30.09.2024

A seminar on “Non-Destructive Testing of Concrete Structures and their Equipment” was conducted in the Civil Engineering Department of Annamacharya University on Monday. The seminar was led by A.C. Sahu, Manager at Asian Contec Limited, New Delhi. He explained that these testing tools help identify voids in concrete, surface cracks, and the overall strength of the material. Additionally, they can be used to detect corrosion in reinforcement bars and assess the concrete cover. The college principal, Dr. S.M.V. Narayana, emphasized the importance of these tools in understanding the condition of concrete structures. The seminar was attended by the Head of the Civil Engineering Department, Dr. T. Naresh Kumar, faculty members Dr. D. Ghouse Peer, Raghunath Reddy, Ashraf Ali, Hanif, and students.