Sonali Pradhan

Thesis: Evaluation of response reduction factors for moment-resisting RC frames

Objective: It is an attempt to evaluate the response reduction factors of SMRF and OMRF frames (2-12 storey) and to check the adequacy of R factors using IS 1893(2002) code. This study aims to establish a relation between the storey height of a building to it's corresponding R factor. It is an attempt to study the variation of hinge properties with the storey height.

Scope: The study is limited to RC plain frames without shear walls, basement and plinth beams. The stiffness and strength of infill walls is not considered. The soil structure interface effects are not taken into account. The flexibility of the floor diaphragms is ignored and is considered stiff diaphragms. The column basis is assumed to be fixed.

Result: Shorter frames exhibit higher R factors and as the height of the frames increases the R factors decrease.

Contributions :

• Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
• Reviewed documents and data to identify trends and patterns.
• Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference.
• Collected research data through experimentation, surveys and leading focus groups.
• Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
• Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
• Evaluate the response reduction factor(R) of RC frames from their non-linear pushover curves and check its adequacy compared to the code-recommended R-value.
• The components of response reduction factors such as over-strength and ductility factors also evaluated for all the SMRF and OMRF frames
• Collaborated with other researchers to develop successful research strategies.

Name : Detailed study of earthquake

Objective : What, How, Causes, Faults, Effects, Earthquake resisting structure techniques

Summary : While earthquakes are inevitable, Each earthquake need not convert into a disaster, As what comes in between is The culture of safety and prevention.

To withstand collapse, buildings must redistribute forces that travel through them during a seismic event. Shear walls, cross braces, diaphragms and moment-resisting frames are central to reinforcing a building.

Contributions :

• Acquired knowledge of industry trends and developed solutions and strategy through effective research.
• Produced professional reports, documents and presentations for project needs.
• Researched and analyzed data to support project-related decisions.
• Completed multiple tasks simultaneously to optimize project completion.

• Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
• Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
• Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
• Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
• Inspected new construction area, check the quality of the materials and had conversation with the contractor & workers regarding the structure.
• Help the workers to understand the basics of a good quality structure in order to avoid the common mistakes.
• Explain the precautions to be taken after the construction is done.
• Analyzing cement quality and brand equity
• Determining mineralogical and chemical composition of raw materials to produce high quality cement.
• Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.

• Received, reviewed and evaluated various documents for certifications.
• Gain knowledge on Computer fundamentals like Ms Word, Ms Excel, Ms Powerpoint, Ms Office and Windows basics.
• Communicated with internal and external individuals to acquire information concerning certifications.
• Gain insight knowledge on AUTOCAD 2D drafting and Productivity tools.
• Create precise and accurate drawings for given structure.
• Create detailed 2D and 3D drawings, plans, and models for given project.
• Create design for home space design and land scape design.
• Complete project work by myself within permitted timeframe to complete the certification.