15/06/2026
💐*Greetings of the Day* 💐
Date: *13.06.2026*
🏗️ Department of Civil Engineering, Tulsiramji Gaikwad-Patil College of Engineering and Technology Nagpur, successfully organized a *Site Visit* under ARTEX forum in coordination with ICI, IEI & ISTE Student Chapters at *construction site* of _*"MAHALAXMI INFRA PROJECTS PVT. LTD., New Manish nagar.”*_📍
👨🎓👩🎓 A total of *55 students* from *5th & 7th semester Civil Engineering* took advantage of this informative and practical visit.
👷♂️ Executive Engineer *Er. Rajesh Bondre* & the technical staff of *MAHALAXMI INFRA PROJECTS PVT. LTD. New Manish Nagar, Nagpur* gave an in-depth overview of their site. They demonstrated various types of foundations, specially Raft Foundation.
🌉 *Technical details were given about:*
1. Basement construction
2. Design of Retaining Wall construction
3. Column and beam casting
4. Slope of Ramp
5. Reinforcement, shuttering & concreting quality
6. Main & Distribution Bar Spacing
7. Importance of Concrete Cover
🏗️ This visit provided *practical exposure* to the concepts of Structural engg., Pavement Design, Building Construction Practices and Foundation engg., enhancings students’ *real-time understanding of construction processes and site work coordination.*
🚧 *Outcomes of Site Visit:*
▪️Practical exposure to foundation construction techniques
▪️Better correlation between theory and field practices
▪️Awareness of safety measures at large construction sites
▪️ Knowledge of modern machinery and construction technology
▪️ Improved confidence in understanding real engineering projects.
▪️ *POs attained:* PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO6, PO7, PO8, PO11 & PSO1, PSO2 & PSO3.
🙏We express our sincere gratitude to *Hon. Dr. Mohan Gaikwad-Patil,* Chairman, GPG; *Mr. Akash Gaikwad-Patil,* Vice-Chairman, GPG; *Dr. Sandeep Gaikwad,* Treasurer, GPGI; *Dr. P. L. Naktode,* Principal; *Dr. Pragati Patil-Bedekar,* Director Administration, *Dr. Aasif Baig,* Director Academics, *Prof. Ritesh Banpurkar,* Director IQAC, & *Prof. Ganesh Wakte,* Vice-principal, for their continuous motivation and support.
🚧 Today’s site visit was *successfully coordinated by Prof. Aatish Dhurve, Prof. Mrunali Makode & Ms. Khushboo Umare (NT)*, with active participation of student representatives.
📸 _Sharing a few glimpses of today’s Site Visit._
*Regards,*
_Prof. Mohitsingh Katoch_
🏫 *HoD, CE*