IIT to train professionals on quake-resistant constructions

They would be trained through a short course titled 'Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete Buildings', beginning from November 26.

"The idea is to enable professionals to plan and direct construction activities appropriately. At end of the course, the participants are expected to have an understanding of the seismic design concepts, procedures and best practices," IIT-GN Director S K Jain said.

"We are getting a number of applications for the course from across the country," said Kiran Rangwani, the course organiser.

The course will help professionals have a better understanding of seismic design constructions. Participants who successfully complete the course will be awarded a certificate, Rangwani said.

More than 130 persons have registered for the course till now. These include representatives from Government organisations like Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Engineering Department of Andra Pradesh, Aizawl Water Supply Project and Delhi Metro Rail Corp, among others.