Announcements
INNOVATION AND COMPETENCY
Some of the links of these videos are presented below.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1blliNW02Ckg88onCLqIDDMTyRmFNfRC0/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1osJOlURvAZ5r8OG0awaBHUGXPejlIAj6/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fg5a5E7gjsN2z4I3V3iA2Gnzooy6Byp8/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iEaB8cgcAl0cfCEpPYCm088b8UaySFxZ/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YmIyDCUVUxeJyM1tgs2OH5fmHHFPZXEh/view?usp=sharing
INNOVATIVE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
a. Android app development – related to UG. PG course (Irrigation Engineering, Hydrology)
An Android app is developed for forecasting the Krishna River flow at different locations as per the requirement of Sangali irrigation section, WRD, Govt. of Maharashtra
30th Sept 2022 , Deployment Ceremony of WRD Application
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Title of the Product |
Faculty involved |
Output and remarks |
Photos of working models |
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Flow forecasting models for Krishna River basin using data driven techniques specially for Ankali station |
Porf.S.N.Londhe , Dr. P.R.Dixit, Dr. P.S.Kulkarni Product is delivered to Sangli Irrigation division, WRD, Govt. of Maharashtra. |
Output: DDT models Data was received from WRD.
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c. Development of Data Driven Models for forecasting the Koyana reservoir inflow and outflow:
These models were developed using the previously measured rainfall data of 9 rain gauge stations of Koyana catchment and Inflow-outflow records of Koyana reservoir (operated and maintained by WRD, Govt. of Maharashtra) . Models were developed as per the requirement of WRD, Govt. of Maharashtra using the specific combinations of input -output parameters .
Sr. No. |
Title of the Product |
Faculty involved |
Output and remarks |
Photos of working models |
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Data driven models for Koyana reservoir inflow prediction |
Porf.S.N.Londhe , Dr. P.R.Dixit, Dr. P.S.Kulkarni Product is delivered to Sangli Irrigation division, WRD, Govt. of Maharashtra. |
Output: DDT models Data was received from WRD. |
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d. Application of ANNs in Civil Engg –An innovative lecture series
This series was conducted by Prof. S. N. Londhe, Dr. P.R. Dixit, Dr. P. S. Kulkarni, in almost all the major institutes of SPPU within the Maharashtra and in few institutes outside of Maharashtra also.It is a continuous activity from 2018-19.
e. Development of new courses at UG and PG levels:
Faculties of Civil Engineering department has contributed in the new course development at VIIT and at SPPU for UG and PG level courses.
f. Development of training program on formwork technique industry people:
Mr. R.A. Joshi trained the industry people for formwork technique
g. Development of staircase models: Dr. Preeti Kulkarni developed various staircase models for demonstrating various types of staircases to undergraduate students under the umbrella of building planning and construction courses.
h. Development of Plaster Machine:
Dr. A.G. Tanawade developed the plastering machine. This project focuses on establishing standard Quality Control/Quality Assurance guidelines for the cement mortar used in plastering machine. Additionally, the work also intends to develop improved Plastering Machine catering to the indigenous requirements and applications.
i. Construction of ferrocrete concrete water tank for Valene village: A joint effort of students and faculty of Civil Engg.
Department; Dr. A.G. Tanawade: VIIT’s Civil Engineering department constructed a Ferrocement Water Tank of capacity 2500 liters at the primary school of Valene village which is adopted by VIIT under the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (#UBA) & National Service Scheme (#NSS); solving the crucial problem of water scarcity that was faced by the primary school students, especially during the summer season. Ferrocement Water Tank is a cost effective and durable solution to conventional plastic water tanks.
Fabrication and press filling of mortar work
j. Inhouse development in FM lab of experimental set ups to explain the theoretical concepts through experimental set ups:
Dr. Dixit and Prof. Londhe along with Mr. Bhagat (lab assistant FM LAB) developed few experimental set ups which are in regular use for laboratory sessions of SY and TY BTECH students. Total 9 instrument set ups are there which are showcased below.
Outcome of the in-house development:
Sr. No. |
Title of the model/ chart / monogram |
Course name and faculty involved |
Concept / phenomenon covered through this model |
Photos of working models |
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Water lifting device (Inhouse development: Developed by the students for the students) |
Fluid Mechanics II TY BTECH course (Prof. S. N. Londhe, Dr. P.R.Dixit) |
How to lift the water using the water energy and pressure energy concept. |
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Three Reservoir Problem set up (Inhouse development: Developed by the students for the students) |
Fluid Mechanics I SY BTECH Course (Prof. S. N. Londhe, Dr. P.R.Dixit ) |
To explain the three Reservoir Problem concept |
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Humps (Outcome of BCUD Funded project ) |
Fluid Mechanics II TY BTECH course (Prof. S. N. Londhe, Dr. P.R. Dixit) |
To explain the transitions in open channel flows using abrupt rise in the bed level :Total 46 humps were developed |
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Electrical analogy set up |
Fluid Mechanics II TY BTECH course ((Prof. S. N. Londhe, Dr. P.R. Dixit ) |
To study the concept of flow below the weir using electrical analogy |
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Aerodynamic styling of cars |
Fluid Mechanics II TY BTECH course (Prof. S. N. Londhe, Dr. P.R. Dixit ) |
To determine the drag on the various car models |
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Heleshaw apparatus |
Fluid Mechanics I SY BTECH course ((Prof. S. N. Londhe, Dr. P.R.Dixit ) |
To observe and understand the characteristics of Laminar flow |
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Discharge measuring instrument |
Fluid Mechanics I SY BTECH course ((Prof. S. N. Londhe, Dr. P.R.Dixit ) |
Calibration of Venturimeter and orifice meter |
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Set up for development of boundary over flat plate in wind Tunnel for horizontal movement |
Fluid Mechanics II TY BTECH , FY MTECH course (Prof. S. N. Londhe, Dr. P.R. Dixit ) |
Development of boundary over flat plate |
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Velocity Distribution set up |
Fluid Mechanics II TY BTECH , FY MTECH course (Prof. S. N. Londhe, Dr. P.R. Dixit ) |
Velocity Distribution set up |
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