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1. Details of Seminar/workshop conference or course etc.
(a) Organizer National Academy of Construction (NAC)

HYDERABAD
(b) Title ROAD CONSTRCUTION & MAINTENANCE, GCP,

CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE
(c) Dates 14 Nov 2008 to 30 Nov 2008 (14 Days)
(d) Venue National Academy of construction (NAC)
NAC Campus, Cyberbad,
Kondapur (Post)
HYDERABAD – 500 084
Andhra Pradesh
Web : www.nac.edu.in
2. Particulars of personnel attended
:
(a) GS No. & Name GS-185628M, BIJAY KRISHNA DAS
(b) Rank Overseer

(c) Designation -
(d) Unit/Project QCC, HQ CE (P) SAM PARK
C/O 56 APO, PIN - 931712
E-mail : bijay_er@rediffmail.com
3. Details of papers presented. As per Appendix - ‘A’
(Separate details to be given for
each of the papers presented)
(a) Title -do-
(b) Faculty -do-
(c) Brief contents (In brief but -do-
not less than 200 words on
separate paper)
(d) Summary of discussion held -do-
on the paper
(e) Relevance for BRO (with -do-
reason not less than 50 words)
(f) Recommendations regarding -do-
dissemination to other
Projects(Specific topic)
(g) Recommendation for further -do-
research/study by BRO
4. Brief comments on overall This tailor made training programme was very
usefulness/Relevance for BRO informative, very useful to get aware of the new
technologies and concepts in construction industry.
All the papers presented are much relevant to BRO
works.
5. Recommendation for further BRO personnels as well as officers must
participation in similar participate in such training programmes in more
seminar/courses etc, by BRO number for enhancing the awareness of BRO
Personnels / Officers engineers with new technologies and modern
methodologies of construction.
6. Suggestion for improvement of There is a need of further improvement in the
contents of Seminars/course to content of training programme.
be sent to organizers
(a) More concentration given on building
construction / design of concepts which is not much
relevant to our organization that too to supervisory
staff.
(b) In place of building construction, topics on new
technologies in road & bridge construction may be
included.
(c) More description on practical and ground
activities of road / bridge construction should be
given rather than design aspects and will be much
useful for supervisory staffs in BRO.
(d) Documentary films on various modern
road/bridge construction technologies may be
included in programme.
(e) There were no topics on construction
Planning, Scheduling & progress monitoring
which is a prime subject in any project. In future
programmes these topics should be included.
7. Details of Literature distributed in Soft copy of presentations given in lecture is

the Seminar/Course provided.
8. Other information, if any • Minimum qualifications of participants should
be Diploma in civil engineering and having
interest in keeping themselves updating with
modern technologies.
• SOP (with minimum qualification, age
limit, balance service & service performance)
for selection of candidates to attend such
advance institutional training programmes
may please be formed and implemented
strictly to obtain maximum utilization of
training programmes in our organization.
• Further In-house training programmes at
TF level may also be conducted with the help
of the participants of these institutional
training programmes to train maximum
number of personnel and to increase the
knowledge base in our orgnaistion.
Station : C/O 56 APO Signature………………

GS-185628M, OVSR
Bijay Krishna Das
Dated : Jan 2008 QCC, HQ CE (P) Sampark
Note : additional information consisting relevant depending on the type of

Seminar/conference/workshop/symposium/training programme/course etc. shall be
added by the officer/personnel after srl No.8
Appendix – ‘A’ (Annexure – I of XXIV)
DETAILS OF PAPER PRESENTED
PAPER – I
(a) Title : Site Inspection and Monitoring and Codal provisions.

(b) Author : Shri N Krishnam Raju
Advisor, APHB
(c) Brief contents (In brief : • Meaning of site inspection.
but not less than 200 - To insure construction complies with the design.
words on separate paper) • Idle condition for planning & Construction.
- % age of living area, service space, HCA,
Toilet area, walls in a idle building.
• Functional & structural design.
- In functional design the structures are
designed for the service for which structure is needed.
- In structural design the structure designed for
the various loading and stress conditions.
• Various codal provisions for cement concrete work.
- Various grades of cement and corresponding
IS codes (IS:269 for 33 grade, IS:8112 for 43 grade & IS
12269 for 53 grade cement).
- Various tests on cement.
- Specifications of aggregate (IS:383)
- Specifications of water to be used in cement
concrete works (IS:3025)
- Admixtures used in concrete (IS:9103)
- Specification of steels in RCC (IS:1786)
- Specifications for form work (IS:14687)
• Physical inspection of works.
(d) Summary of : The topic covered standards and specifications for cement
discussion held on the concrete works and inspections of works at different stages
paper of work.
(e) Relevance for : Codal provisions for cement concrete works are relevant to
BRO(with reason not less BRO and to followed in bridge and buildings construction
than 50 words) works to maintain the quality.
(f) Recommendations : • Topics may disseminate to Training School, GREF

regarding dissemination to Centre (PUNE) with request for inclusion in Refresher
other Projects(Specific courses.
topic) • Topics can also be officially disseminated up to RCC
level for information of all officers / personnels and
implementation on ground.
(g) Recommendation for : In BRO still there is a need of strict adherence to codal
further research/study by provisions in every construction works to achieve high
BRO quality in its work. Necessary Codes of practices of various
works should be kept in technical libraries of every level of
formation for reference purpose.
Appendix – ‘A’ (Annexure – II of XXIV)
PAPER – II
(a) Title : Soil Characterization and Ground Improvement
techniques.
(b) Author : Shri Eswar Reddy,
Professor, ASTRA
(c) Brief contents (In brief but : • Properties of soil.

not less than 200 words on - Physical properties, index properties, Hydraulic
separate paper) properties & Mechanical properties.
• Heterogeneous nature of soil.
• Clay mineralogy and affects of water with
swelling & shrinkage properties.
• Phase diagram of soil and properties of soil in
submerged and saturated conditions.
• Gradation of soil
- Co-efficient of uniformity and
curvature.
• Atterberg limits of soil.
• Ground improvement techniques.
- Reinforced earth structures.
- Use of Geotextiles and properties.
- Drainage measures of strength
improvement.
(d) Summary of discussion held : Discussion on soil properties and classification

on the paper methods. Various modern soil improvement
techniques.
(e) Relevance for BRO(with : This topic is relevant to BRO as far as soil
reason not less than 50 words) improvement techniques are concerned. Further
improvement in topic contents is required having
emphasis on land side and sinking control
measures.
(f) Recommendations regarding : • Topics may disseminate to Training School,

dissemination to other GREF Centre (PUNE) with request for inclusion in
Projects(Specific topic) Refresher courses.
• Topics can also be officially disseminated up
to RCC level for information of all officers /
personnels and implementation on ground.
(g) Recommendation for further : • In BRO ground improvement techniques like

research/study by BRO use of Geo-textiles, Soil modifiers like RBI-81 and
drainage methods should be trialed and widely
used to over comes problems in slide prone and
land sinking areas.
• Advance techniques of retaining structures
like “Reinforced Earth” structures should be
analyzed for its feasibility and suitability in place
conventional Masonry and RCC retaining
structures.
Appendix – ‘A’ (Annexure – III of XXIV)

PAPER – III
(a) Title : Good Construction Practices for Buildings.
(b) Author : Shri B V K Eswar,

Director, CIVIL – AID TECHNOLOGIES,
(c) Brief contents (In brief but : • Significance of over-siteness in supervision of

not less than 200 words on works.
separate paper) - Small design lapsed may not lead to failure of
structure but a small lapse in supervision may
cause sever failures of structure even though the
design is sound enough.
• Case study of an Aquaduct failure at hinge
joint.
• Case study of a free standing stair case.
• Importance of reinforcement detailing in RCC
structures.
• Higher grade of concrete should be used in
beam & column joint to overcome the less
compaction and other weakness.
• Proper lapping up to desired development
length should be provided in reinforcement.
• New methods of reinforcement lapping (splice
joint )
• Quality check methodology of reinforcement
bars.
• Non-destructive testing methods.
(d) Summary of discussion held : Common mistakes during reinforcement placing and
on the paper binding. Non-destructive testing methods for
evaluation of structure quality.
(e) Relevance for BRO(with : This topic is much relevant to our supervisors
reason not less than 50 words) deployed in pmt works and bridge construction work
to ensure quality in construction.

(g) Recommendation for further : Feasibility in use of Non destructive testing
research/study by BRO instruments in quality control of works may be
studied and such instruments should be introduced
in or organisation.
Appendix – ‘A’ (Annexure – IV of XXIV)

PAPER – IV
(a) Title : Concrete Technology with special emphasis on CC
Roads.
(b) Author : Shri V Ravindranath, (Retd Chief Engineer)
Consultant, BECOM
(c) Brief contents (In brief : • Suitability of CC roads.

but not less than 200 words • Specification of materials used in construction of
on separate paper) cement concrete roads.
• Codes and publications for design and
construction of cement concrete roads.
- Orange book (MORTH Standard
specification for road and bridge works, 4th
revision).
- IRC:15-2002 (Bible for concrete to be used
in road construction)
- IRC : 58-2002 (Roller compacted concrete)
- IRC:73 (Lean concrete pavement)
- Rural Road Manul.
• Arrangement of joints in construction of rigid
pavement.
• Cracks in CC pavements.
• Provision of tie bars and dowel bars in rigid
pavement.
• Construction of rigid pavement manual method.
• Paver finish concrete. (Construction of rigid
pavement by mechanical means)
• Cutting of joints and texturing of CC pavement
surface.
(d) Summary of discussion : Rigid pavement construction methodology and quality

held on the paper control measures during construction.
(e) Relevance for BRO(with : Though in BRO works there is very meager scope of CC
reason not less than 50 road construction, but the topic discussion was very
words) informative and educative for quality construction of CC
roads by manual method as well as mechanical means.
(f) Recommendations : • Topics may disseminate to Training School, GREF
regarding dissemination to Centre (PUNE) with request for inclusion in Refresher
other Projects(Specific topic) courses.
• Topics can also be officially disseminated up to
RCC level for information of all officers / personnels
and implementation on ground.
(g) Recommendation for : Further study for use of Rigid pavements and low
further research/study by cost cement concrete roads in road stretches having
BRO frequent water logging problem should be done to
improve the riding quality. In long run it may be cost
effective and will cut down frequent maintenance and
periodical renewal coats.
Appendix – ‘A’ (Annexure – V of XXIV)

PAPER – V
(a) Title : SURVEY BY TOTAL STAION
(b) Author : Shri Ravi Kumar

Faculty, HDI (NAC)
(c) Brief contents (In brief but : • Practical demonstration on operation of
not less than 200 words on SOKKIA-510 Total Station instrument.
separate paper) • Use of Compass lot for fixing of north
direction.
• Various MENUs of onboard software.
• Area calculation by total station observation.
• Instrument set up by known co-ordinate
method and Resection method.
Downloading of data using “Prolink Version 1.13”
software and exporting the details to Auto CAD for
further preparation of drawings.
(d) Summary of discussion held : No discussion held except ground demonstration in

on the paper two sessions. For better understanding of
participants who are very new to Total Station
surveying, there is a definite need of discussion
in one session with a presentation containing
following details:-
• Basics of Total Station.
• Theory behind the functioning of total station.
• Three-dimensional survey.
• Handling instruction of instruments.
• Methodology of total station surveying in road
survey.
• Data collections techniques in hilly
terrains and inaccessible locations.
(e) Relevance for BRO(with : The topic is much relevant to BRO as Total station is
reason not less than 50 words) replacing the conventional surveying methods in our
organization.
But the session was not tailored properly and was
not so useful for participants. As there is no
discussion on topics given in para (d) above and
also the model of total station is not available in
BRO.
(f) Recommendations regarding : Literatures containing details mentioned in para (d)
dissemination to other may be prepared and be disseminated up to dett
Projects(Specific topic) level for reference and guidelines of all technical
staffs.
(g) Recommendation for further : There is a need of further study on difficulties
research/study by BRO faced during surveying with TOTAL STATION in
hilly terrain and inaccessible location, based on
experiences gained by ground staff to find the
alternatives and new techniques of data
collections/interpretation.
Appendix – ‘A’ (Annexure – VI of XXIV)

PAPER – VI
(a) Title : Classification of Roads and Pavement Design.
(b) Author : Shri K Venkata Rao,

Sr Dy Director, NAC.
(c) Brief contents (In brief but :

not less than 200 words on • Behavior of Flexible pavement and Rigid
separate paper) pavement under loading conditions.
• Requirement and functions of difference
layers of pavement.
• Functional requirements of pavement.
• Detail procedure of CBR test.
• Pressure distribution diagram of pavements.
• Design of flexible ad rigid pavements as per
IRC specifications.
• Components affecting design of rigid
pavement.
Function and provision of tie bars and dowel bars in
rigid pavement.
(d) Summary of discussion held : • Discussion on design of flexible and rigid

on the paper pavement.
• Detail concept of CBR and laboratory testing
procedure in evaluation of CBR values of soil.
(e) Relevance for BRO(with : Topic is much relevant for preparation of surfacing
reason not less than 50 words) estimates. Where in the detail design of flexible
pavements is prime requirement.
(g) Recommendation for further : Research / study may be carried out for
research/study by BRO classification of soils based appearance / physical
properties of soil (SMB, SR, HR etc) and
corresponding reaslistic values of CBR may be
evaluated with
Appendix – ‘A’ (Annexure – VII of XXIV)

PAPER – VII
(a) Title : Contract Management and Indian Contract act.
(b) Author : Shri K S Rao

Chief Surveyor of Works (Retd), MES
(c) Brief contents (In brief but : • Definition and meaning of Contract.
not less than 200 words on • Efficient and proper contract operation
separate paper) procedures.
• Floating Tender, NIT, opening of tender box
acceptance of tender.
• FIDIC conditions and norms.
• Types of contract.
• Turnkey and EPC contract.
• The Indian Contract Act.
• The arbitration and consolation act – 1996.
• Deployment of arbitrator.
• Breach of contract.
(d) Summary of discussion held : Contract operation and arbitration procedures.

on the paper
(e) Relevance for BRO(with : Much relevant to BRO for outsourcing of works and
reason not less than 50 words) execution through item rate contract.
(g) Recommendation for further : BRO can look in to these aspects for
research/study by BRO commercialization and economic viability of the
organization in future.
Appendix – ‘A’ (Annexure – VIII of XXIV)

PAPER – VIII
(a) Title : Advanced Construction Materials – An overview
(b) Author : Dr A N Vyasa Rao

GM, NCCB,
(c) Brief contents (In brief but : • Various grades of cement and there usage.
not less than 200 words on • Use Ground Granulated Blast furnace Slag
separate paper) (GGBS) and Fly ash.
• Use of Admixtures & Silica fumes for
obtaining higher grade of concrete up to M-80.
• Use of Geopolymer in concrete.
• New types of aggregate.
• Flow bull concrete and self compacting
concrete.
• Use of steel fiber reinforced concrete (SFRC)
in Bunker & airport pavement construction.
• Bacteria injected concrete for developing of
smart of concrete.
• Use of FUJIBETON material with OPC to
replace the requirement of aggregate.
• Green building concept for energy efficient
system.
• Concept of “CARBON CREDIT” in
construction industry.
(d) Summary of discussion held : Discussion on use of industrial byproducts in civil
on the paper engineering construction and newer construction
materials for quality and durable construction.
(e) Relevance for BRO(with : The subject is relevant to every person irrespective
reason not less than 50 words) of him field. Management and communication are
the two pillars on which all modern organization put
their foundation.
• D & S cell of HQ DGBR may also take
necessary actions with this useful topic for
introduction of advance construction materials in
BRO for quality construction.
(g) Recommendation for further : BRO needs to work more on use of such advance
research/study by BRO construction materials in its works at extreme
conditions viz Snow fall areas and in desert areas
where conventional materials does not perform up to
the standard.
Appendix – ‘A’ (Annexure – IX of XXIV)

PAPER – IX
(a) Title : Electrical Safety principles & lightening

protection of buildings.
(b) Author : Shri S V Murthy,
Consultant
(c) Brief contents (In brief but : • Concept of PTW (Permit to work) & PPE
not less than 200 words on (Personal Protective Equipment).
separate paper) • Cause of faults in electric appliances.
• Minimum voltage and minimum clearance
from electric conductors that may cause electric
hazards.
• Evacuation of electric shock victims and first
aid.
• Methods of checking of electricity faults.
• Operation of fire extinguisher.
• Necessity of lightening protection of buildings.
• Method of lightening protection of buildings.
• Concept of “zone of protection”.
• Lightening protection of Magzine buildings.
(d) Summary of discussion held : Discussion on safety measures to be adopted while

on the paper working with electric appliances, evacuation of
electric shock victims and lightening protection of
buildings.
(e) Relevance for BRO(with : Though topic is much informative and important for
reason not less than 50 words) electrical works but not so much relevance to
supervisors of our organization from BR side. In
place of this topic some other topic useful for BRO
supervisors may be tailored (viz.
Projects(Specific topic) Refresher courses of Ch/Mech, Ch/Elect & Elect
• Topic may also be disseminated up to
platoon level and workshops for information on
electric works.
(g) Recommendation for further : There is a definite need of much work on this topic
research/study by BRO in BRO to improve the quality of electrifications of
BRO accommodations. Short circuits due to
improper electrification and subsequent incidents
caused loss of life & property at many instances in
BRO.
Appendix – ‘A’ (Annexure – X of XXIV)

PAPER – X
(a) Title : Procurement and maintenance of stores,
Inventory management and cost control.
(b) Author : Shri Subba Rao
Consultant
(c) Brief contents (In brief but : • Effect of stores and materials in the overall of
not less than 200 words on cost of project.
separate paper) • Systems underlying in purchase activity.
• Method of market survey.
• The PURCHASE CYCLE in a project.
• Functions of DGS & D in Government
organizations.
• Necessity of inventory management.
• Case study of ZERO INVENTORY system.
• Concept of Procurement lead time.
• A-B-C concepts of store / inventory
management.
• HML = High, Medium & Low concept
• VED = Vital, Essential & desirable concept.
• SDE = Scarce item, difficult, easy concept.
• GOLF = (Government, Ordinary, Local &
Foreign) concept.
• FSN = Fast moving, slow moving & non
moving
• SOS = Seasonal, Off seasonal, Seasonality
• EOQ = Economic order quantity.
(d) Summary of discussion held : Discussion held on methods of store and inventory
on the paper management for overall cost control of projects.
(e) Relevance for BRO(with : Subject is much relevant to our organization as far
reason not less than 50 words) as store and inventory management is concerned.
Being a work charged organization and all the works
are measured in a cost effective manner, there is
definite need of proper control on procurement and
utilization of stores which cost approximate 80% of
total cost of any project.
• Topic may also be disseminated to store
divisions and SSTC for information and
guidelines.
(g) Recommendation for further : BRO needs to work more on such topics to
research/study by BRO strengthen its knowledge base through revision of its
TIs and other departmental procedures in store
management to increase the cost effectiveness of
projects.
Appendix – ‘A’ (Annexure – XI of XXIV)

PAPER – XI
(a) Title : Building material – material testing laboratory.
(b) Author : Shri K Venkata Rao,

Sr Dy Director, NAC
(c) Brief contents (In brief but : • Field and laboratory tests for quality control
not less than 200 words on checks of cement and cement concrete.
separate paper) • Acceptance criteria’s for quality control of
cement and aggregate.
• Important quality control tests of soil.
• Quality control tests on Bitumen and bitumen
mix.
• Non destructive testing instruments.
- Rebound Hammer.
- Ultra Sonic Pulse Velocity meter.
- Rebar Locater.
- Halh Cell Potential Meter.
- Pundit Equipment.
• Demonstration of laboratory equipment in the
NAC, Civil Engineering Laboratory.
(d) Summary of discussion held : Discussion of various quality control checks of civil
on the paper engineering materials and its acceptance criteria.
(e) Relevance for BRO(with : Much relevant to BRO for maintaining the desired
reason not less than 50 words) quality control checks in works.
(g) Recommendation for further : BRO needs to work more on such topics to
research/study by BRO strengthen its knowledge base. In house work shops
and seminars on quality control and quality
assurance of projects should be organized for
awareness among the executives.
Appendix – ‘A’ (Annexure – XII of XXIV)

PAPER – XII
(a) Title : Plumbing

(b) Author : Shri Ragunath Babu,
Asst Director, CTTI
(c) Brief contents (In brief but : • Types of plumbing materials.

not less than 200 words on • New and advanced plumbing materials in
separate paper) market.
• Types of joints in plumbing.
• Various of fittings in plumbing works.
• Quality tests in plumbing connections.
• Use of copper in plumbing industry.
(d) Summary of discussion held : Discussion on various types of plumbing materials

on the paper and fittings. Methods of joining of plumbing
connections.
(e) Relevance for BRO(with : The subject is not so relevant to BRO working
reason not less than 50 words) culture due to meager scope of building work.
(f) Recommendations regarding : • No need for dissemination.
(g) Recommendation for further : Not relevant to BRO works.
research/study by BRO
Appendix – ‘A’ (Annexure – XIII of XXIV)

PAPER – XIII
(a) Title : Project Management

(b) Author : Dr Ramesh,
Consultant
(c) Brief contents (In brief but : • Customer Relationship management (CRM).
not less than 200 words on • LPG era (Liberalization, Privatization &
separate paper) Globalization)
• Role of stake holders for a organization.
• What is project ?
• Concept of zero date of a project.
• Common reasons for delay in project
completion.
• Monitoring system in project implementation
team.
• Factors affecting completion of project.
• Elements of a project.
• One page planning model (OPPM)
• Suggestions for improving project
management.
(d) Summary of discussion held : Very good discussion held on the project
on the paper implementation system, planning of projects and
reasons behind time overrun of projects.
(e) Relevance for BRO(with : It this training programme this topic is having most
reason not less than 50 words) relevance not only to BRO but also to every
organization as well as in day to day life for timely
accomplishment of any task.
(f) Recommendations regarding : • Topics should be disseminated to Training
dissemination to other School, GREF Centre (PUNE) with request for
Projects(Specific topic) inclusion in Refresher courses.
platoon level for information and implementation
in our project execution.
.
(g) Recommendation for further : BRO needs to work much deep on this topic and
research/study by BRO should develop it’s own project management system
based on its working culture and necessary
Technical instructions and standards may also be
published on this subject.
Appendix – ‘A’ (Annexure – XIV of XXIV)

PAPER – XIV
(a) Title : Estimation, Tendering and Project Preparation.
(b) Author : Dr Ramesh,

Consultant
(c) Brief contents (In brief but : • Related Terminologies of project preparation
not less than 200 words on used in Private sectors.
separate paper) • Difference between estimation and quantity
surveying.
• Process of quantity survey.
- Taking of quantities.
- Squaring.
- Abstracting.
- Billing.
- Cross checking.
• Role of quantity surveyor.
• Methods of measurement.
• Analysis of prices.
• Factors affecting cost of work.
• Opening of tender, scrutinizing & acceptance.
• What is FIDIC ?
• Functioning of NHAI.
(d) Summary of discussion held : Discussion held on necessity of quantity surveying

on the paper and role of quantity surveyor in a project. FIDIC
norms of contract.
(e) Relevance for BRO(with : The subject is relevant when the projects
reason not less than 50 words) outsourced for execution and also useful for
execution of NHAI & MORTH projects.
(g) Recommendation for further : BRO needs to work this topic to improve its present
research/study by BRO system of project preparation (viz. preparation of
estimates). This topic is necessary for having better
cost and time control of any project.
Appendix – ‘A’ (Annexure – XV of XXIV)

PAPER – XV
(a) Title : IMPORTANCE ASPECTS IN ROAD
CONSTRUCTION.
(b) Author : Shri D V Bavana Rao,
Chief Egineer, R & B
(c) Brief contents (In brief but : • Different section and clauses of MORTH
not less than 200 words on Standard specification for road and bridge works
separate paper) (ORANGE BOOK).
• Acceptance criteria for different layers of
highway pavement.
• Specifications for materials.
• Correct Method of WBM construction.
• Comparison between WBM & WMM.
• Use of CRMB in highway pavement.
(d) Summary of discussion held : Discussion on MORTH standard specifications for

on the paper road construction.
(e) Relevance for BRO(with : Subject is much relevant for construction of flexible
reason not less than 50 words) pavements.
(g) Recommendation for further : BRO may revise its in-house standards and
research/study by BRO schedule of rates based on MORTH Standard
specifications and standard data book to have a
collateral project control system at par with MORTH
and IRC standards.
Appendix – ‘A’ (Annexure – XVI of XXIV)

PAPER – XVI
(a) Title : QUALITY CONTROL AND QUALITY
ASSURANCE OF ROADS AND CD WORKS.
(b) Author : Shri Ravindranath, (Retd Chief Engineer)
Consultant, BECOM
(c) Brief contents (In brief but : • Value for money concept.
not less than 200 words on • Total quality management.
separate paper) • Quality at source.
• Quality planning “Road map”.
• Quality assurance, quality control & quality
audit.
• Classes of quality assurance.
• Reasons of poor quality.
- Lack of information.
- Wrong beliefs.
- Habitual thinking
- Reluctance to ask for advices.
- Time process.
- Negative attitude
- Rapidly changing technology.
- Strict adherence to requirements.
- Poor human relations.
• Defects in highway pavements reason and
remedial measures.
(d) Summary of discussion held : Discussion on quality assurance and quality control
on the paper of projects and different defects on highway
pavements.
(e) Relevance for BRO(with : Subject is much relevant to every project control
reason not less than 50 words) system. The topic is very useful to develop a quality
assurance plan in BRO. The discussion held on
defects in highway pavements is too useful to take
remedial measures to avoid pavement failures.
platoon level for information and implementation.
(g) Recommendation for further : There is a definite need of study on this subject to
research/study by BRO improve the quality control system in BRO. Still
there is a need of proper quality assurance plan and
independent wing for quality audit system to improve
the quality of works.
Appendix – ‘A’ (Annexure – XVII of XXIV)

PAPER – XVII
(a) Title : AUTO CAD.
(b) Author : Faculty from CAD institute.
(c) Brief contents (In brief but : • Properties of Auto CAD tool bar.
not less than 200 words on • Various commands in Auto Cad 2D
separate paper) - Line, Poly line, Construction line.
- Trim, Offset, Mode, Rotate, Stretch,
Extent.
- Champher, Fillet, Block, Hatch
- Test, Multi line text,
- Dimensioning.
• Various commands in Auto Cad 3D
- Extrude, Region, Subtract.
- Union, Intersect
• Snap and view port settings..
(d) Summary of discussion held : Discussion on various commands for drawing in

on the paper Auto CAD software.
(e) Relevance for BRO(with : Though subject is meant for Auto CAD drawing but
reason not less than 50 words) not relevant to Supervisors of BRO. In place of this,
discussion on any other project planning &
scheduling software viz. MS PROJECT &
PRIMEVERA should be included in course content.
• TA Dte may be also be informed with such
advance form work systems for introduction in
BRO.
.
(g) Recommendation for further : • BRO needs have a research on developing
research/study by BRO such form work systems which are cost
effective, easy to handle/erect and ensures high
level quality in construction.
Appendix – ‘A’ (Annexure – XVII of XXIV)

PAPER – XVIII
(a) Title : FORM WORK.
(b) Author : Shri M Yerriah.

Faculty CTTI
(c) Brief contents (In brief but : • Types of form work (Conventional & system)
not less than 200 words on • Types of plywoods generally used in form
separate paper) work.
• DOKA form work system.
• Various components of DOKA form work.
• Demonstration of DOKA form work system.
(d) Summary of discussion held : Discussion of DOKA form work system.

on the paper
(e) Relevance for BRO(with : Subject is much relevant to BRO for centering and
reason not less than 50 words) shuttering (form work) of CD works, Bridge &
building works.
(f) Recommendations regarding : No, not recommended for any dissemination.
(g) Recommendation for further : • BRO needs introduce this software AUTO
research/study by BRO CAD for preparation of drawings. Authorized
copies of AUTO CAD software along with
PLOTTER should be provided up to RCC level
for preparation of drawings using computer.
• All draughtsmen in our organization
should be given sufficient training on use of
Auto CAD software.
Appendix – ‘A’ (Annexure – XIX of XXIV)

PAPER – XIX
(a) Title : FIRST AID TREATMENT.
(b) Author : Dr Dev Anand Jayanty

St John’s Ambulance
(c) Brief contents (In brief but : • What is first aid?

not less than 200 words on • Pretreatments to be given to an accidental
separate paper) victim prior to evacuating to Hospital.
• Proper method of evacuation of victims.
• First aid in a Heart attack case.
• First aid in motor accident and proper
evacuation methods from the accident site.
(d) Summary of discussion held : Discussion on first aid treatments in case of

on the paper unconsciousness and accidental cases.
(e) Relevance for BRO(with : Subject is much relevant to every body in life as well
reason not less than 50 words) as in construction sites.
(f) Recommendations regarding : No literature given on this subject.
(g) Recommendation for further : BRO needs to conduct in-house demonstrations on
research/study by BRO first aid treatment through its MI rooms at RCC and
dett level so that personnel as well as CPLs be
aware of procedures of first aid treatment in case
any accident happens and subsequent saving of
lives will be possible.
Appendix – ‘A’ (Annexure – XX of XXIV)

PAPER – XX
(a) Title : Construction Safety.
(b) Author : Sri K R Ramana,

Dean, NICMAR
(c) Brief contents (In brief but : • Project parameters.

not less than 200 words on • HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) concept
separate paper) in project execution.
• Occupation safety health administration
(OSHA).
• Risk management.
• Injury management.
• Accident management.
• Concept of unsafe act and unsafe condition.
(d) Summary of discussion held : Discussion on construction safety & diagnosis of

on the paper unsafe act and unsafe condition.
(e) Relevance for BRO(with : Topic is much relevant to every organization

reason not less than 50 words) involved in construction activities. Diagnosis of
Unsafe act and unsafe condition is very good
concept in construction safety.
(g) Recommendation for further : BRO needs to work more on construction safety
research/study by BRO awareness in the organization to minimize the loss
of life and property in construction activities.
Every staff even CPLs should be trained with
construction safety measures.
Sufficient construction safety equipments may be
provided and use of the equipments should be
strictly exercised in organization.
Appendix – ‘A’ (Annexure – XXI of XXIV)

PAPER – XXI
(a) Title : Design and construction of Bridges and CD
works.
(b) Author : Shri S.JASWANT KUMAR

C.E.(R&B) AP Govt.
(c) Brief contents (In brief but : • Hydraulic data collection for bridges and CD
not less than 200 words on works.
separate paper) • Preliminary engineering and site selection of
bridges.
• Types of structure in bridge and CD work
construction.
• Bridge layout.
• Components of well foundation and well
foundation construction steps.
• Types of bearings & expansion joints.
• Different methods of bridge construction.
(d) Summary of discussion held : Discussion on bridge site selection and bridge
on the paper construction methodology.
(e) Relevance for BRO(with : Topic is much relevant to BRO for construction of
reason not less than 50 words) bridges with modern techniques viz. segmental
construction and launching girder system.
platoon level for information.
(g) Recommendation for further : BRO may introduce the modern techniques of
research/study by BRO bridge and CD work construction. BCCs may be
equipped with modern equipments like gantry crane
& sliding platforms for segmental construction and
launching girder methods.
Appendix – ‘A’ (Annexure – XXII of XXIV)

PAPER – XXII
(a) Title : Construction and Maintenance of Deep
foundations
(b) Author : Dr P V Chandra Mohan,

Director
Navuga Engineering Company Ltd.
(c) Brief contents (In brief but : • Types of deep foundation.

not less than 200 words on • Deep foundation in marine construction.
separate paper) • Monoliths structures.
• Different types of pile foundation.
• Methodology of pile foundation construction.
• Bored cast in situ pile construction.
• Operation of rigs in pile foundation.
• Well foundation construction.
• Reasons and rectifications of tilts and shifts in
well foundation construction.
(d) Summary of discussion held : Methodology of pile foundation and well foundation
on the paper construction. Different technologies adopted.
(e) Relevance for BRO(with : Subject is much relevant to BRO for bridge
reason not less than 50 words) construction works.
(g) Recommendation for further : Study in the Pile foundation technologies may be
research/study by BRO carried out for bridge construction works. As the
construction of pile foundation is much faster and
economical in nature its suitability may be explored
in hill roads.
Appendix – ‘A’ (Annexure – XXIII of XXIV)

PAPER – XXIII
(a) Title : Stress Management.
(b) Author : Prof Soma Mahesh Kumar,

ICFAI & IBS (Hyderabad)
(c) Brief contents (In brief but : • What is stress in a human being?
not less than 200 words on • Reasons of stress in human life.
separate paper) • How to release stress.
• Suggested exercises, yoga and meditations
to release stress and keep a sound health.
• Suggested exercises even during office hours
without affecting office work.
(d) Summary of discussion held : Discussion on held living a stress free and joyful life.
on the paper Keeping good health conditions with yoga and
exercise to increase productivity.
(e) Relevance for BRO(with : The subject is relevant to every person irrespective
reason not less than 50 words) of field of work. In BRO these stress free techniques
will definitely improve the overall health conditions of
employees who are subjected to high level of stress
while staying in remote and hostile areas that too
extreme climatic conditions.
(g) Recommendation for further : BRO needs should work on this topic for its
research/study by BRO implementation in the organization to keep the
employees stress free and maintain good health
conditions of staffs. This will directly improve the
overall productivity of employees.
Appendix – ‘A’ (Annexure – XXIV of XXIV)

PAPER – XXIV
(a) Title : Advances in Building Construction.
(b) Author : Shri N Krishnam Raju,

Advisor, APHB
(c) Brief contents (In brief but : • Requirement of high rise buildings.
not less than 200 words on • Sesmic design of high rise buildings.
separate paper) • Design of composite structures.
• Concept of stilt floor.
• Shear walls in building construction.
• De-congestion of joints in framed structures.
(d) Summary of discussion held : Discussion held on advance designing concepts of

on the paper high raised buildings.
(e) Relevance for BRO(with : Though subject is informative but not relevant to
reason not less than 50 words) BRO being no scope of high rise building
construction works. This topic may be replaced with
other topics like tunneling and
(f) Recommendations regarding : Topics may be disseminated to Training School,
(g) Recommendation for further : BRO may study more on the seismic design of
research/study by BRO structures like bridges and culverts as most of BRO
jurisdiction of work falls under sensitive zone of
earthquakes.
• Sizeable number of participants not having minimum qualifications (viz. Diploma)

and were not able to even understand the lectures which were delivered in English.
• Some of the candidates are also having merely few years of balance service with
organization.
• Some peculiar and shameful incidents happened during training sessions. Such
as snoring of participants with sound sleep during lecturer session. Alcoholic
conditions of participants inside institute campus even in day time.

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(a) Title : Site Inspection and Monitoring and Codal provisions.

(f) Recommendations : • Topics may disseminate to Training School, GREF

(c) Brief contents (In brief but : • Properties of soil.

(d) Summary of discussion held : Discussion on soil properties and classification

(f) Recommendations regarding : • Topics may disseminate to Training School,

(g) Recommendation for further : • In BRO ground improvement techniques like

Appendix – ‘A’ (Annexure – III of XXIV)

DETAILS OF PAPER PRESENTED

(a) Title : Good Construction Practices for Buildings.

(b) Author : Shri B V K Eswar,

(c) Brief contents (In brief but : • Significance of over-siteness in supervision of

(f) Recommendations regarding : • Topics may disseminate to Training School,

Appendix – ‘A’ (Annexure – IV of XXIV)

DETAILS OF PAPER PRESENTED

(c) Brief contents (In brief : • Suitability of CC roads.

(d) Summary of discussion : Rigid pavement construction methodology and quality

Appendix – ‘A’ (Annexure – V of XXIV)

DETAILS OF PAPER PRESENTED

(a) Title : SURVEY BY TOTAL STAION

(b) Author : Shri Ravi Kumar

(d) Summary of discussion held : No discussion held except ground demonstration in

Appendix – ‘A’ (Annexure – VI of XXIV)

DETAILS OF PAPER PRESENTED

(a) Title : Classification of Roads and Pavement Design.

(b) Author : Shri K Venkata Rao,

(c) Brief contents (In brief but :

(d) Summary of discussion held : • Discussion on design of flexible and rigid

Appendix – ‘A’ (Annexure – VII of XXIV)

DETAILS OF PAPER PRESENTED

(b) Author : Shri K S Rao

(d) Summary of discussion held : Contract operation and arbitration procedures.

Appendix – ‘A’ (Annexure – VIII of XXIV)

DETAILS OF PAPER PRESENTED

(a) Title : Advanced Construction Materials – An overview

(b) Author : Dr A N Vyasa Rao

Appendix – ‘A’ (Annexure – IX of XXIV)

DETAILS OF PAPER PRESENTED

(a) Title : Electrical Safety principles & lightening

(d) Summary of discussion held : Discussion on safety measures to be adopted while

Appendix – ‘A’ (Annexure – X of XXIV)

DETAILS OF PAPER PRESENTED

Appendix – ‘A’ (Annexure – XI of XXIV)

DETAILS OF PAPER PRESENTED

(a) Title : Building material – material testing laboratory.

(b) Author : Shri K Venkata Rao,

Appendix – ‘A’ (Annexure – XII of XXIV)

DETAILS OF PAPER PRESENTED

(a) Title : Plumbing

(c) Brief contents (In brief but : • Types of plumbing materials.

(d) Summary of discussion held : Discussion on various types of plumbing materials

Appendix – ‘A’ (Annexure – XIII of XXIV)

DETAILS OF PAPER PRESENTED

(a) Title : Project Management

Appendix – ‘A’ (Annexure – XIV of XXIV)