Debashis Wadadar

Civil Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Specialization: Structural Engineering
Examination

University

Post Graduation
IIT Bombay
Undergraduate Specialization: Civil Engineering
Graduation
Jadavpur University
WBCHSE(West Bengal Council of
Intermediate/+2
Higher Secondary Education)
WBBSE(West Bengal Board of
Matriculation
Secondary Education)

113040029
M.Tech.
Male
DOB: 16/04/1989

Institute

Year

CPI / %

IIT Bombay

2013

9.86

Jadavpur University

2011

8.36

Kanchrapara Harnett High School

2007

94.40

Kanchrapara Harnett High School

2005

92.75

KEY ACADEMIC ENDEAVOURS

Structural health monitoring of metallic components using vibration based techniques, Prof. Sauvik Banerjee,
M.Tech. Thesis (July 2012-present), IIT Bombay.
Damage identification and quantification of metal structures by means of vibration based techniques.
Proposing new algorithm for weld failure in T-beams.
Numerical as well as experimental validation of the proposed damage detection algorithms.

Constructing the requisite model in ANSYS.

Special Project Report on Wind Engineering, Prof. Somnath ghosh, Sessional Project (December2010-April 2011,
.Jadavpur University.
Understanding the basics of wind engineering. Implication of some important terms associated with wind
engineering as mentioned in IS875 (Part 3)1987.
Present status of IS-875(part-3)1987; its drawbacks and proposed modifications.
Free and forced vibration analysis of a multi-storied frame by Stodola iteration technique.
Importance of wind tunnel testing and the difficulties associated with it. The project work consisted of a
technical survey of Wind Tunnel present in the University campus.
Vibration Analysis of a Multi-storied building, Prof. Partha Bhattacharya, Sessional Project (Dec-April 2011),
Jadavpur University.
Free vibration analysis of a frame type structure in ANSYS.
Verification of the results by hand calculation.
Detailed analysis and design of a factory shed, Prof. Dipankar Chakraborty, Sessional Project (Dec2010-April 2011),
Jadavpur University.
Plan, elevation and sectional details of the factory shed.
Analysis and design of different components of factory shed including purlins, side rails, bracings, gantry girder,
column, connections and foundation considering wind effects and using relevant IS codes.
Analysis and design of a 12-storied RCC office building, Prof. Somnath Ghosh, Sessional Project, (July-November
2010), Jadavpur University.
Preparation of plan and elevation of the building with structural and architectural layouts showing location of all
beams, columns and foundation.
Analysis of a typical structural frame in both lateral and longitudinal direction subjected to dead load, live load,
wind load and seismic loads using IS codes and standard methods.
Design of various R.C.C. components like beam, slab, column, stair-case and foundation.
Vibration based damage detection of Composite Structures like beams and plates, Prof. Sauvik Banerjee, M.Tech
Credit seminar(July Nov 2011), IIT Bombay
Review of baseline based and non-baseline based existing damage detection algorithms for composite
structures.
Comparative study of some new damage detection algorithms like the gapped smoothing method, generalized
fractal dimension, ULS-curvature and so on and so forth.
Importance of delamination detection in laminated composite structures. Some new algorithms to detect
delamination. Comparison between PVDF and SLV sensor systems.
Fibre-reinforced concrete, Prof Prakash Nanthagopalan, M.Tech Course seminar (July-Nov 2011), IIT Bombay.
Understanding the mechanics of fibre-reinforcing and the various applications of FRC.
Factors affecting strength and crack-resistance of fibre reinforced concrete.

New developments in FRC. Uses in civil infrastructure.

Electronic waste management, Prof S.N.Mukherjee, Credit seminar(December2010-April 2011),Jadavpur University
Materials and composition of E-waste. Problems of E-waste disposal.
Legislative influences on Electronics Recycling.
E-waste management. Current scenario in India and abroad.
Concrete mix design sessional, Prof S.N. Chakraborty, Sessional report (July-October2010), Jadavpur university.

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Secured 5th place in the district level math Quiz organized by Kalyani University(2006).
Secured AIR 35 in GATE 2011, entrance exam for M.Tech.

TRAINING

Attended vocational training under Metro Railway Kolkata from 17.05.2010 to 11.06.2010. The training work consisted
of :
Extensive survey of the project site. Worked in co-ordination with Project Manager, design engineers and site
engineers.
Design of an elevated structure for double line track consisting of superstructure with prestressed concrete box
girder.
Gaining first-hand knowledge about soil excavation in the project site.

RELEVANT COURSES UNDERTAKEN AND SOFTWARE SKILLS

Advanced Solid Mechanics, Advanced Structural Mechanics, Structural Dynamics, Prestressed Concrete Design, Finite
Element Methods, Plates and Shells, Concrete Technology, Numerical Methods, Introduction to Earthquake Engineering.
Engineering Software: MATLAB7.14, SCILAB5.4.0, AUTOCAD(2009)&AUTOLISP, SAP2000 V14, ETABS 9.7.4,
ANSYS 14.0, BEAM 2D.
Other software packages: MS-OFFICE (2010).
Programming Languages: C, FORTRAN
Operating System: WINDOWS XP, 7, VISTA.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Interested in playing cricket, chess and table-tennis.

Avid reader of crime stories and literary classics.
Actively participated in TECHCONNECT at TECHFEST 2012, IITBOMBAY. Demonstrated the principle of shaketable test in dynamics by means of a small shake table model.

POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY

One of the class representatives of Civil Engineering batch(2007-2011).

Group leader of 3rd year survey camp and assistant group leader of 2 nd year survey sessional field work. Instructed a
group of 12 students in the survey camp and successfully completed the extensive survey work of 15 days.
Teaching assistant of Structural Mechanics Lab courses CE321 and CE211. Instructing and monitoring a batch of 104
undergraduates.