Indian Geotechnical Society

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TNEA:2764 TNEA Counselling Code: 2764

Indian Geotechnical Society

Indian Geotechnical Society

IGS

The Indian Geotechnical Society aims at promoting co-operation amongst engineers and scientists for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge in the fields of Soil Mechanics, Foundation Engineering, Soil Dynamics, Engineering Geology, Rock Mechanics, Snow and Ice Mechanics and allied fields and their practical applications.

Vision

To act as a common forum for academicians, research workers, designers, construction engineers, equipment manufacturers and others interested in geotechnical activity

Mission

  • Organising Workshop, Webinar, Hands-on-Training, etc.,
  • Involve our Students in National level events like Conferences, Symposia, etc.,
  • Providing opportunity to do consultancy works

Objectives

IGS aims at promoting co-operation amongst engineers and scientists for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge in the fields of Soil Mechanics, Foundation Engineering, Soil Dynamics, Engineering Geology, Rock Mechanics, Snow and Ice Mechanics and allied fields and their practical applications.

Faculty Coordinators

Mr. Rajesh Kumar V,
AP (III) / Civil

Mr. Maruthi Venkatesh K,
AP (I) / Civil



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  • Create interest in subject, motivation and passion in engineering profession work
  • Create opportunities for internships and jobs
  • To get best Institution Award and best chapter award in Coimbatore
  • To serve the foundation industry and soil mechanics profession through dissemination of knowledge and technical service
  • To conduct strong basic and applied research for national needs
  • To promote our activities in the IGS society and become the best institution

All members are entitled to participate in the meeting / symposia / conferences / seminars of IGS Student Chapter and receive publications of the chapter. The members can attend the seminars, short term courses and conferences organized by IGS Student Chapter

YEAR PLAN 2020-21

Sl. No. EVENTS DATE/MONTH
1 IGS - KPR Student chapter installation 22.07.2020
2 Webinar on “Case Study on Foundation” 06.08.2020
3 IGS QUIZ EVENT 21.08.2020
4 Webinar on “Laterally Loaded Piles” 22.08.2020
5 Webinar on “Geotextiles application in Soil parameters” 30.11.2020
6 Webinar on “Pile foundation” 12.12.2020
7 Webinar on “Geotechnical Challenges in Development” 22.02.2021
8 Webinar on “Geosynthetics in Pavement” 27.03.2021

Involving our Student Members to participate in following events organised by IGS

  • Webinar/Conferences
  • Best Student Award
  • Other Events
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