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Performance Based Design of Structures (PBDS) The course contents have been designed to provide the necessary
background and exposure to the participants on the advanced concepts of CSIR-SERC
As a part of CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative, an Advanced Course on CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative

"Performance Based Design of Structures (PBDS)" will be conducted by performance based design. The topics proposed to be covered through CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre,
CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre (CSIR-SERC), Chennai, theory and case studies are: CSIR Road, Taramani, Chennai-600 113
during 11-13 December 2019.
Performance based earthquake engineering
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Background
Performance based design for cyclone and multi-hazards
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At present, the design of buildings and structures is guided by traditional Performance Based Design of Structures (PBDS)
prescriptive building codes. This prescriptive approach is based on past Performance
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experience and consolidated know-how, and is related to the type and 11-13 December 2019
masonry structures
quality of materials used, the method of construction, the workmanship, (under CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative)
etc. However, the need to explicitly consider the performance Performance based design of structures using control devices
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requirements of the structure has warranted the development of Name
performance based design (PBD) concept. PBD is an approach to the Performance assessment
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design of a structure to meet certain measurable or predictable
performance requirements. PBD is the practice of 'thinking and working Performance
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in terms of ends rather than means', and is concerned with what a structure structures
is required to do, and not with prescribing how it is to be constructed.
The participants will be awarded with a certificate on successful Official / Postal
One way of implementing PBD is by using explicit and transparent completion of the course. Address
performance based procedures during all phases of the design process.
This is accomplished by replacing prescriptive provisions on the demand Faculty Phone/Mobile No.
side (i.e., in regulations, standards, design briefs and tenders) with
performance requirements, and providing alternative solutions that meet Faculty for the course would comprise mainly scientists from CSIR- Email
the requirements, thus enabling the choice of the most suitable solution(s) SERC.
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by means of cost/benefit analysis (i.e., life cycle cost), optimization (one
or multiple objectives) or other tools. Venue DD Details
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PBD provides better opportunities for structural engineers to contribute to CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre, Taramani, Chennai. Bank name :
the sustainability, through adopting a multi-disciplinary approach Amount :
incorporating/integrating the concepts and ideas from different Duration
Favour of 'CSIR - SERC' payable at Chennai
engineering disciplines. CSIR-SERC has been carrying out R&D
investigations in different areas related to realizing safe, green and durable Three days: Time 09:30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Payment Details
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buildings and structures. The advanced course is aimed at providing
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exposure to practicing engineers, teaching faculty and research scholars
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on various aspects of performance based design of structures. The course Rs. 10000/- per participant inclusive of GST for Indian participants and Bank : State Bank of India, Taramani
includes the necessary background on performance based design of $200 for foreign delegates. The fee includes the cost of course material, Account Name : CSIR- Structural Engineering
structures along with examples and case studies. Research Centre
lunch and refreshment during the course period. The brochure and details
Objectives of the registration can be downloaded from the CSIR-SERC web site Account No : 30225927924
https://www.serc.res.in IFSC Code : SBIN0010673
The aim of this course is to provide an opportunity for consultants,
practising engineers belonging to the public and private sector Accommodation
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organizations, researchers and other engineering professionals to
familiarize themselves with the concepts and recent developments in
performance based design of structures. Date:
Place:

Please mail to:
Dr. P. Kamatchi / Dr. M.B. Anoop
Course Coordinators
Performance Based Design of Structures (PBDS)
CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre
CSIR Campus, Taramani, Chennai - 600113
Tel: (91) (44) 2254 9192 / 9207; Fax: (91) (44) 22541508
e-mail: kamat@serc.res.in, anoop@serc.res.in;
Web: https://www.serc.res.in
Participation
The course is open to
CSIR-SERC
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Design engineers and consultants from public and private sector CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative
organizations
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Academicians, scientists and research scholars, from academic and Performance Based Design of
research institutions Structures (PBDS)
Registration 11-13 December 2019
(under CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative)
Applications for participation in the course may be sent in the attached
proforma along with the registration fee to the course coordinators so as to
reach them on or before 22nd November 2019. The registration fee shall
be remitted by a crossed Demand Draft drawn in favour of "CSIR-SERC"
payable at Chennai. For e-payment, the amount may be transferred to
CSIR-SERC savings A/C No. 30225927924 with SBI, Taramani
(IFSC Code: SBIN0010673; MICR Code: 600002130) - towards "PBDS
Course fee".
Intimation about acceptance of registration for the course will be
communicated to the participants by last week of November 2019.
Travel, Boarding and Lodging Arrangements
Travel, boarding and lodging expenses of the participants will have to be
borne by them or their sponsoring organizations. However, limited
accommodation in the Trainee's Hostel at CSIR-SERC Campus may be
arranged on first-come-first served basis at extra cost. Participants, who
wish to avail this facility are advised to write to the course coordinators
well in advance, and in any case, not later than 30th November 2019.
Coordinators
Dr P. Kamatchi
Dr M.B. Anoop
For further details, please contact:
Dr. P. Kamatchi / Dr. M.B. Anoop
Course Coordinators (PBDS) Organised by
CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre
CSIR Campus, Taramani, Chennai - 600113 CSIR- Structural Engineering Research Centre
Tel: (91) (44) 2254 9192/ 9207; Fax: (91) (44) 22541508 (An ISO 9001 certified organisation)
e-mail: kamat@serc.res.in, anoop@serc.res.in; CSIR Campus, Taramani,
Chennai – 600113, India
Web: https://www.serc.res.in
Website: https://www.serc.res.in