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Dr. Mohammad Adil Dar

Dr. Mohammad Adil Dar, Department of Civil Engineering,  BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus gave an online guest lecture on Cold-Formed Steel Structures: Emerging Research and Applications  on 20 November. The lecture was open to students, structural engineers, faculty members, industry people and members of the academic and research community. Dr. Dar provided a comprehensive overview of Cold-Formed Steel (CFS) structures, focusing on three key areas: (i) CFS as a building material, (ii) advantages and limitations of CFS, and (iii) CFS battened columns. The speaker began the webinar emphasising the significance of steel as a construction material, its diverse applications, and advancements in steel technologies. He discussed various types of rolled steel sections and transitioned into an in-depth analysis of CFS members, detailing their manufacturing processes and comparing material properties like yield strength, ductility, and durability with those of hot-rolled steel. Dr. Dar highlighted the unique advantages of CFS sections, such as their light-weight nature, cost-efficient transportation, and faster construction compared to hot-rolled sections. He also mentioned the growing adoption of CFS in India’s infrastructure development, especially in military and utility projects. The limitations of CFS, particularly its susceptibility to premature buckling, were highlighted. In the final segment of the webinar, the speaker delved into CFS battened columns and other built-up sections, exploring their structural characteristics and expanding role in modern construction. He presented detailed experimental and numerical studies of long and stub CFS battened columns, focusing on aspects such as load-displacement behaviour, failure modes, and strength comparisons. The session concluded with an engaging discussion, with active participation from the attendees. Overall, the webinar provided an enriching learning experience for all involved.

Youtube link: https://youtu.be/s_BnQ8QJiL4

 

 

 

November 2024