Making Waves in Equipments Market

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–Making Waves in Equipments Market
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Litronic Material Handler
Editor In Chief:
Dr. KR. Thooyavan
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B.E., M.T.P, F.I.E., FITR, F.I.V., PG.DIP.US (ITC-Holland) Ph.D
Chief Planner & Member (Retd), CMDA
Former Dean Hindustan College of Engg.
Consulting Editor:
Architect R.R. Siva, B.Arch.,
Editorial Advisory Board:
Er. A. Veerappan
M.E. (Struct), RLE., M.I.C.I, Dip L.L@A.L
Former Special Chief Engineer TNPWD, Structural Consultant
Prof A.R. Santhakumar
Emeritus Professor. Dept. of Civil Engg. I.I.T, Madras, Chennai
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Architecture In Antwerp
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BULL MACHINES – Making Waves in
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Former Dean of Civil Engineering Anna University, Chennai
ER.R.MOHANRAJ
B.E.,M.I.E, F.I.V, PG. Dip. In QS&V.
President, FACEAT&P (Federation of All Civil Engineers
Association of TamilNadu & Puducherry) Member Welfare Trust
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Interior Counsultant, Chennai
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The 234-metre, 44-storey China
Central Television (CCTV)
headquarters in Beijing, China,
has been declared the ‘Best
Tall Building Worldwide’ by
the U.S.-based Council on Tall
Buildings and Urban Habitat
(CTBUH) at its 12th annual
awards ceremony and dinner in
Chicago in November 2013.
The CCTV tower, designed by
OMA (Office for Metropolitan
Architecture) and now a
prominent landmark in Beijing’s
Central Business District, was
one of four highly distinctive
structures which were earlier
named regional winners for
2013 by CTBUH. Representing
the Asia/Australia region, it
prevailed over the other three
entries: The Bow in Calgary,
Canada (Americas region), The
Shard in London (Europe), and
Sowwah Square in Abu Dhabi,
UAE (Middle East and Africa).
CTBUH received more than
60 entries from around the
world for the Best Tall Building
Awards. “The winners and
finalists include some of the
most striking buildings on
the global landscape,” said
Jeanne Gang, awards jury chair
and principal of Studio Gang
Architects. “They represent
resolutions to a huge range
of contemporary issues,
from energy consumption to
integration with the urban realm
on the ground.”
The CTBUH Best Tall
Building Awards are an
independent review of new
projects judged by a panel of
industry executives. Projects
are recognized for making an
outstanding contribution to the
advancement of tall buildings
and the urban environment, and
for achieving sustainability at
the broadest level.
In 2013, the CTBUH Board of
Trustees awarded the Lynn S.
Beedle Lifetime Achievement
Award to Henry Cobb, founding
partner of Pei Cobb Freed
& Partners. His list of tallbuilding achievements includes
Hancock Place in Boston and the
Library (US Bank) Tower in Los
Angeles.
The Fazlur R. Khan Lifetime
Achievement Medal went to
Clyde Baker, retired senior
principal engineer at AECOM,
who has been credited with
geotechnical engineering
for seven of the 16 tallest
buildings in the world, and a
major portion of the high-rise
buildings in downtown Chicago
over the past 50 years.
-- ACHAL NARAYANAN
China TV HQ is the
‘Best Tall Building Worldwide’
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Liebherr‘s A 934 C
Litronic Material Handler
Liebherr’s high-performance A
934 C Litronic material handler
has an operating weight of
approximately 37 t. The power
unit is a robust Liebherr diesel
engine with turbocharger and
charge-air intercooler, which
complies with Tier 3 / Stage IIIA
limits. It is of 7,000 cc capacity
with an engine output of 150 kW
(204 hp) available at an engine
speed of only 1800 min-1.
The A 934 C Litronic material
handler has a wide support base
with large pads for maximum
stability. Depending on the
working equipment, extremely
heavy loads can be raised by up
to 17 m and moved out to the
same working radius.
Thanks to the “Vario Lift Plus”
system, the desired working
equipment can be pinned into
position individually to suit the
local operating situation and
the nature of the load being
handled. Attachment holes on
the boom and slewing platform
can be used to reposition the
lifting cylinders for maximum
load capacity within the same
working range. “Vario Lift Plus”
makes it possible to combine
a wide variety of working
situations individually with
the most suitable kinematics
for high load capacity. There
is even a specially optimised
mounting pattern for efficient
loading and unloading from
ships. Standard equipment
on the A 934 C Litronic is a
reliable semi-automatic central
lubricationsystem, which can
be upgraded without difficulty
as an option to fully-automatic
operation if desired.
The spacious Liebherr cab
provides distinctly more
freedom of movement; the
version exhibited at Excon
is mounted on the hydraulic
elevating cab mounting that is
available as an optional extra.
With the aid of the hydraulic
elevating system the driver can
select the most suitable position
for an ideal view of the work
area during material handling.
The ergonomically designed
seat in the cab has a wide range
of position settings and can
be adjusted to suit the driver’s
weight. Automatic air condition
is a standard feature, and helps
to keep the driver fit and free
from fatigue during the entire
working day. For maximum
driver protection, strongly
constructed protective guards
can be mounted as an optional
extra on top of and at the front
of the cab.
The tried-and-trusted multitine grapples, wood grapples
as well as clamshell grabs are
essential tools for every Liebherr
material handler. Thanks to their
carefully designed geometry,
Liebherr attachments are
ideally matched to Liebherr
machines – resulting in excellent
loading behaviour and high
productivity.
Further information:
Thomas Baeuerle
Telephone: +49 7354 80-7364
E-mail:
thomas.baeuerle@liebherr.com
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RAK Ceramics Brings in
New Trend - Bathroom
Vanities
RAK Ceramics India has
launched a wide range of
bathroom vanities that are
just now getting popular in
the Indian bathroom scenario.
These vanities are marketed
under its premium brand “RAK
Elegance”.
The vanities are available in
a range of one door and two
door designs. The material of
construction is High Density
PVC, with Stainless Steel
hardware incorporated in it.
All this makes the units totally
waterproof and suitable for wet
bathrooms. Soft close fittings
are an added feature. Currently,
the customer has a choice of 15
different vanities to select from,
with a good choice in the pricing.
The units are on display at the
RAK Showrooms across India
and will be on display at the
ACETECH show in Kolkata.
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To meet the challenges posed
by the core areas of the aging
cities like Mumbai, Kolkata and
Chennai, planners suggest two prong approaches which include
urban renewal, and planned
development of new towns at the
periphery. These measures have
to go hand in hand to achieve
the desired results. Attempts are
being made in Chennai like other
cities in India.
Chennai the fourth largest
metropolis in India in the focus
for economic importance, since
being both administrative and
financial capital for Tamil Nadu.
The foundation for Chennai,
formerly known as Madras was
laid in 1639 by the British East
India Company who constructed
a fort-namely Fort St.George for
expanding their trade. Due to
lot of activities in and around
the Fort, the development of Port
Royapuram and Central Railway
lines accentuated the growth
around the Fort.
To the north of the Fort, the
area covering 5.5 Sq.km bound
on the north by old Jail Road, the
South by General Hospital Road
the East by North Beach Road
now known as Rajaji Salai and
the West by Wall tax Road now
VOC Road, are knit by narrow
lanes has become the home for
numerous specialty markets
such as clothe, diamonds, coral,
pearl, silver and other goods
and banking. Renamed after
Prince. George of Wales George
Town emerged on the CBD of
Chennai. Rapid expansion of the
metropolis, George Town also
experienced high growth in trade
and commerce consequently
to congestion due to maze of
activity.
George Town due to historic
reasons has many heritage
buildings, public Institutions
and commercial establishments.
Though much of the character
of the George Town remains intact in the nature and variety of
its street scape, many of the old
buildings are a constant target
of large scale commercialization.
The streets and roads form a
mesh of large vehicular roads
leading on to smaller ones that
finally engulf a maze of tiny
lanes. By natural growth and
historical reasons whole sale
activities of all kinds of goods
started crowding in this area
which ultimately caused heavy
congestion and provided jobs
for million. The character of the
area is also noted for residences
for poor and downtrodden.
Areas around seven wells with
different kinds of activities
became blighted.
To relieve congestion, steps
were taken to remove the whole
sale activities from George
Town. In this connection the
whole sale market complex at
Koyambedu has been developed
as part of the First Master Plan
strategy to decongest the CBD in
an area about 296 acres to house
the whole sale of perishable
goods, food grains, textiles
and other allied activities with
basic amenities. Out of 296
acres of Koyambedu whole
sale Market Complex (KWMC)
the perishable goods market
(flowers, vegetables and fruits) is
functioning over an extent of 51
acres. In the mean while, CMDA
and Chennai Corporation are
struggling to evict the whole sale
flower traders in Badrian Street,
George Town.
After a long struggle food
grain merchants have agreed
to move out from George Town
(GT) to KWMC, whereas textile
merchants have not extended
their willingness to move out
to KWMC. There is still stiff
resistance from the textile
merchants. By that time CMDA
had to hand over about 75 acres
of land ear marked for textile
shops to CMRL for their depot
and terminal facilities. Hence
forth it is bleak for the Textiles to
move out from G.T to KWMC.
following could be mission:
Royapuram Railway crossing
being a bottleneck to more to
north Chennai from George
Town was grade separated.
3. Augment Infrastructure in
G.T.
As part of the dispersal strategy
the inter city and inter state
express bus terminus functioning
at the Broadway had been shifted
to new terminus at koyambedu
in 2002 In spite of the arms of
traffic police and legal weapons
such as “specified commodities
Act” enacted by CMDA for solely
dealing with whole sale trade,
the G.T area still experiences
congestion, mainly due to non
Co-operation of traders, lack of
public participation.
CMDA expressed its vision in
Second Master Plan as to” make
Chennai a prime metropolis
which will become more
livable, economically vibrant,
environmentally sustainable and
with better assists for the future
generations”, which of course
includes the people in G.T.
Taking stock of the situations
arising out of the efforts made
for decongesting the G.T. the
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1.
Suitable urban renewal
policy for sustaining the jobs and
economy for the population who
live in G.T.
2. Rehabilitation of the poor
and down trodden. This needs
redevelopment of blighted areas
in G.T
4. Making advantage of the
high land value in G.T attract
the realtors to GT for property
development. The property
owners in GT have to be
mobilized for reconstitution of
properties and joint ventures.
5. Efforts for conservation of
heritage buildings are needed.
The “Madi Poonga” – Hanging
Gardens on the British Rules can
be revitalized for attracted the
locals and tourists.
6.
Preparation of budget
and findings probably from
JNNURM
7. Above all, Public – Private
partnership for the Urban
Renewal programs both for
infrastructure development and
for housing is to be undertaken.
“Any city which denies /
removes jobs and housing cannot
thrive”.
-Dr. KR. Thooyavan
Editor in Chief.
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ARCHITECTURE IN ANTWERP - FLANDERS
Flanders is noted for its
fantastic architecture and
artwork, a legacy from its
monasteries and wealth created
by trade. In Flanders, the city of
art, Antwerp, is famous for its
galleries and historic buildings
and there is only one way to
arrive in Antwerp: by train.
No other approach begins to
match the splendour and lavish
decoration of newly restored
Antwerp Central Station which
astonishes first-time visitors.
It is only the first of many
surprises that Antwerp has to
offer. It’s a city that takes time
to get to know, partly because
its districts have very different
identities and characters,
but also because each street
can be extraordinary mix of
architectural styles.
Central Station
World renowned for its
architecture, the Antwerp train
station has been selected by
Newsweek as one of the most
beautiful in the world.
The locals call Antwerp’s
Central Station the ‘Railway
cathedral’. And when you step
inside this cavernous station it
becomes immediately obvious
why. The station’s impressive
glass cupola is 75 meters
high, and the rays of sunlight
that stream through its four
enormous windows act like
a sundial. The platforms are
covered by a huge iron and
glass vaulted ceiling, which
is 66 meters wide, 186 meters
long and 43 meters at its highest
point. And with more than 20
different kinds of marble and
stone, the lavishly decorated
interior rivals the opulence
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of many palaces. In 2009, the
American weekly Newsweek
named Antwerp Central Station
fourth in its ranking of most
prestigious stations in the
world. The station is often used
as the setting for films, such as
the opening scene of the police
thriller ‘De zaak Alzheimer’ (the
Alzheimer Case) by director
Erik Van Looy, one of the most
popular Flemish films of all
time. Take a train to Antwerp:
it’s well-worth the trip!
Rubens’ Antwerp
Rubens remains an almost
ubiquitous presence in
Antwerp. The elegant home and
workshop he built for himself
is an attraction to visitors today,
just as it was in his own time. It
is, in fact, a pair of buildings,
one Italian style that Rubens
designed himself, the other
Flemish in character that
he renovated; making the
whole representation of
the two artistic traditions
that inspired him.
One of the most visited
museums of Antwerp
is Ruben’s House, the 17th
century patrician home of Peter
Paul Rubens. The palatial house
served as both a studio and as
the artist’s home from 1616 until
his death in 1640. Rubenshuis
has paintings by the master as
well as from his pupils including
works from Jacob Jordaens
and Anthony Van Dyck. The
museum is well worth a visit not
only for its artwork, however.
It also gives an idea of how
Rubens lived and worked. His
house was not only a studio, it
was also a meeting place for the
rich and famous – his clients
included wealthy merchants,
diplomats and aristocrats,
including royals. Rubenshuis
also displays beautiful furniture
and household items. And
the garden is certainly worth
a visit: the landscaping and
choice of plants are appropriate
to the time in which Rubens
lived. Even re-discovered 17th
century decorative potatoes and
carnations have been planted.
Antwerp Cathedral
The largest Gothic church in
the Low Countries, the Antwerp
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Cathedral is a must-see. Right
next to the Grand Place,
where you will find yourself
surrounded by 16th century
architecture.
The construction of the
Cathedral of Our Lady was
a long-winded process: over
a period of 169 years, from
1352 to 1521, generation after
generation contributed to the
construction of the city’s most
beautiful structure, brick by
brick, slowly but surely. The
result is outstanding: a Gothic
masterpiece rises up among the
medieval dwellings, a lacework
of stone with a spire that
extends 123 meters above the
city. Inside, the church is also an
epitome of splendour, adorned
with some masterpieces.
The church has four works by
Rubens, viz. “The Descent from
the Cross”, “The Elevation of
the Cross”, “The Resurrection of
Christ” and “The Assumption”.
For more information
please visit website: www.
visitflanders.in
ENJOY GUARANTEED RENTALS
From KG Foundations
KG Foundations has come out
with a unique concept of ‘Guaranteed Rentals’ for its Poonamallee project - KG Centre Point.
The deal will be for one year
from the date of possession.
As per the scheme, started
during December, rent at the
rate of Rs 10 per sqft per month
will be paid to the customers
by the builder. The offer is valid
till such time a suitable tenant
is found but for a maximum
period of one year.
The prevailing rent in Poonamallee is Rs 4500-6000 for single bedroom apartment and Rs
7500-9000 for double bedroom at
Poonamallee. A 3-bedroom flat
fetches Rs 10000-12500 rent per
month.
The prevailing rent in Sriperumpudur is Rs 4500-5500 for
single bedroom apartment and
Rs 6000-9000 for double bedroom at Poonamallee. A 3-bedroom flat fetches Rs 9500-13000
rent per month.
KG Centre Point at Poonamallee is centrally located and
perfectly secluded. The project,
coming up in an extent of 7.2
acres, consists of 644 apartments
spread across 16 blocks with
stilt + 4 stipulation. It has been
designed with 63 percent open
and landscaped space offering
a host of outdoor activities to
relax your mind.
The project will have studio
(1 BHK) apartments of area in
the range of 515 to 540 sqft, 2
BHK of 690-915 sqft range and 3
BHK of 1055-1120 sqft. Out of 16
blocks, seven blocks have been
launched already, under construction and will be ready for
possession that will commence
by September 2014.
In KG Centre Point, every
apartment has been architecturally designed keeping aesthetics
in mind. The apartments are
well-ventilated and based on
Vaastu tenements. Kitchens have
been conceptualised on the triangular work flow for maximum
space utilization and efficiency
in movement. Every apartment
has been dressed in international quality and branded specifications, ensuring perfect home.
Every home is given access to
the outdoors and breath-taking
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views of lush greenery, while
staying close to facilities available in the city. There is a 9000
sqft Club House complete with
every lifestyle and recreation
facility.
The site is close to the proposed Greenfield International
Airport, and located in India’s
Detroit close to a host of MNC
manufacturing facilities like
Nokia, Dell, Hyundai and Saint
Gobain to name a few.
Lying close to Chembrambakkam Lake, the site has
copious drinking water. It is a
stone throw away from St. Johns
International Residential School
and 10 minutes to Sriperumpudur, Saveetha Medical college/
Panimalar Engineering College.
It takes only one minute to
reach Bangalore Highway (NH4). A two-minute drive takes to
Queens land amusement park
and EVP Theme park and 10
minutes to Poonamallee Bus
Terminus.
For contact: Ph: 044 2499 9999
web site : www.kgbuilders.com
email : sales@kgbuilders.com
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Casa Grande’s
TROPICAL LANDSCAPE
THEME PROJECT
@
killer price
Here is a garden-themed apartment project in Chennai while
many apartment projects are
simply concrete jungles. Casa
Grande Pvt Ltd is coming up
with the first of its kind tropical garden themed apartment
project.
The Chennai’s largest villa
developer has launched Casa
Grande Aldea in Thoraipakkam.
The project will encompass 184
units over an expanse of three
acres with a focus on green
spaces. The project has 1, 3 and 4
BHK apartments of sizes ranging from 600 sqft for 1BHK to
1960 sqft for 4BHK.
In this project every square
inch is based on the theme of
tropical gardens. Be it the terrace garden or the center court-
yard with a landscape podium
in the centre or the pocket
gardens, this project will be one
of its kind with enjoyable and
utilizable green environs. Complementing the green, Aldea
offers 25 features and amenities
including a clubhouse, swimming pool, rock garden, gazebo,
terrace amphitheatre, movie
room, children’s play area, gym
and many more.
The prices for apartments are
fixed at a killer price of Rs 5150
per sqft compared to Rs.6200
per sqft and above prevailing
at Thoraipakkam. The prices
start from Rs 73.2 lakhs onwards
for the 3BHK and 30 lakhs for
1BHK.
Considering the price of about
Rs 5200 per sqft at locations
as far away as Sholinganallur,
which is seven kms farther, Casa
Grande Aldea provides killer
value for investors and end users. It should also be noted that
Thoraipakkam has become more
of a city location given the fact
that it is about 10 minutes drive
from Adyar. Thus Aldea commands a heavy demand in the
market.
Speaking at the project launch,
Arun Kumar, founder and managing director, Casa Grande,
said, “Casa Grande has always
believed in giving customers innovative products. This project
epitomizes green spaces inside
the apartment and will be a joy
to live in.”
“It will be a one of its kind
thematic project with extensive
landscaping as the main feature.
The apartments overlook the
centre courtyard making living
spaces interesting and keeping
the community interactive. We
are personally excited about
his project and will make this
project one of the best places
to live in Chennai. We are also
happy to bring Aldea to the
market at an excellent price of
Rs.5150 per sqft.”
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Rental Market also Feels
THE PINCH OF DOWNTURN
Retail chains jump at the opportunity
T
he downturn in real estate
has not only impacted
sellers of properties but also
those who rent their properties.
Recent renting pattern in
commercial complexes that
is built in with discounts and
flexi-offers only goes to prove
the trend but this is just a
beginning.
Slowdown in Indian economy
has pushed usually tight-
fisted retail landlords to be
uncharacteristically flexible on
rents. And many retail giants are
catching up with the trend in the
rental market.
An obvious example was
Lacoste India. Many others are
following suit. The French brand
name has been offered space at
a mall in the north Indian city
of Jalandhar. In this case, the
landlord has gone in for a cut of
Lacoste’s revenue, a concession
to the tenant to help it protect its
sales margins instead of seeking
a fixed rent.
Discounts for a foreign lifestyle
brand in a premium property
were unheard of even a few
months back, according to
Lacoste India CEO Rajesh Jain,.
But now developers are coming
to the table and are offering
revenue share instead of rentals.
And it seems the landlord had
also offered to furnish the store
to secure Lacoste’s tenancy.
Many are expected to join
the bandwagon because of the
expectation of a shortage in the
supply of new retail space from
2015. Retailers in India believe
they can now negotiate revenue
sharing deals or discounts on
rent of up to 20 percent.
Saloni Nangia, president for
etail at Technopak Consultants
does not expect the discounts
to cross above 20 percent
even if the economy does not
improve in the next two quarters
as she believes there will be
lack of supply in retail space.
Construction of new malls has
declined, according to her.
Landlords cut rents during
the global financial crisis but
traditionally have not been
sensitive to changes in the
economy, largely because
they were cushioned by wide
margins. Now, they have been
hit by a combination of factors.
They have a lot of idle space,
some of it expensive, after
betting heavily on efforts by the
government to open up the retail
sector to foreign competitors.
But the expected wave of foreign
retailers failed to materialise,
forcing landlords to offer
discounts even in the premium
malls and popular high-street
locations long impervious to a
weakening economy.
That has coincided with the
broader slide in the economy
and the fall this year in the
rupee to a record low. GDP
growth is running below 5
percent, less than half the rate
seen in early 2010, and the pace
of retail sales this financial year
is expected to be its weakest in
three years.
There were also some
renegotiations going on with
the existing leases recently that
had fetched a discount of 5-8
percent. Amanora Town Centre,
a 1.1 million sqft mall in the city
of Pune, is one such mall to have
arrived at the deal. Brands such
as Hong Kong fashion chain
Esprit Holdings Ltd, US clothing
brand Levi’s and Britain’s
department store Marks &
Spencer, are located in the mall.
Similarly, relocation of stores
is also happening at the back of
downturn in the rental market.
Prompted by the opportunity of
a deal for cheaper rents, Future
Retail has relocated stores as
against opening new ones. It has
opened only two of its flagship
Big Bazaar hypermarkets this
year through July, compared
with 20 a year earlier. It has,
however, relocated several
to locations offering more
competitive rents.
Whitbread Plc, is finding better
deals on high streets than in
malls, with prices down 10-15
percent in the past two to three
months. Its India managing
director, Santhosh Unni, expects
rents to keep falling in the next
6-8 months.
Hypermarket chain Spencer’s
Retail, owned by power utility
CESC Ltd, said rental costs have
dropped as much as 20 percent
and it has been negotiating for
40 properties ahead of plans to
open 80 stores over four years.
What JLL has to say, Real Estate
Intelligence Service of Jones
Lang LaSalle estimates that
about 20 percent of retail space
is vacant and the gap might
increase to 24 percent in 2014.
This itself details the pressure
undergone by the landlords.
Jones Lang LaSalle expects the
supply of new mall space to
drop to 7.3 million sq ft in 2015
from a record of 13.8 million sq
ft (1.3 million square metres) in
2011.
Costa Coffee, a unit of Britain’s
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Agriculture and construction
are the major constituents of
the Indian GDP. And the GDP
growth is driven mainly by these
industries. That said, these two
industries have seen many a
revolutions to the core.
Man has been innovating
construction activities for ages
and civil engineering, considered
to be the mother of engineering,
has seen many developments all
over the world over the years.
Yet, India was not catching up
with these developments that
fast enough for many years.
But towards end of the twentieth
century and the beginning of
the twenty-first century, there
was enormous developmental
activity in the country, especially
in recent times. The field has
been growing phenomenally in
the last 2-3 decades that many
monumental and high rise
buildings were swiftly coming
up at least in tier I and II cities.
This kind of development
necessitated the usage of
construction equipments. Here,
it must be mentioned that
numerous historic structures
have been raised in those days
also and one could realise how
the rulers of that period would
have struggled to erect such
buildings without the availability
of equipments.
But modern day construction
activity is supplied with plenty
of equipments and armour and
the civil engineers can relax
themselves from the issues of
labour handling, time factor and
customer satisfaction. Further,
as the society transformed into a
more civilized and modern, there
was a dearth of labour and skills
forcing human-being to search
for a better alternative - that was
only equipments.
Visualizing of the use of animal
resources, such as elephants, in
addition to human resources
creates horrific feeling. Imagine
big blocks of granite being
lifted to the top of the tower of
the Big Temple in Thanjavur or
raising Qutub Minar in Delhi to
such a height without the help
of construction equipments.
One could find out how labour
intensive and time consuming it
would have been.
And in the field of construction
equipments, the trend is global
in India given the fact that
many American, European and
Asian manufacturers vie for a
cut in the market share. It is to
be applauded that many Indian
manufacturers are competing
with these global players. Tough
competition prevails and the
adage ‘survival of the fittest’
aptly fits here.
BULL MACHINES
–Making Waves in Equipments Market
Holds Market by its Horns
with Vision of Becoming a
Global Player
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One
such
company
is
Coimbatore based Bull Machines
Pvt Ltd that is making waves
in the field of construction and
agricultural
equipments.
It
may not be surprising that the
company could overcome all
challenges to reach where it is
now and stand tall in the field.
Having over half a century of
standing in its field since the
inception of the parent company,
‘sandfitsfoundaries’,
Bull
Machines had foreseen the need
for the machineries and set up a
production unit 16 years back.
Now the company has its brand
‘Bull’ well-established in the
Indian construction equipment
market. Now the company is
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on the verge of expanding its
horizon beyond India.
“We are targeting African
countries,” quoted the company’s
managing director, Mr Parthiban
with whom we had informal
chat. Here are the excerpts of the
discussion.
Started in 1997 with an
investment of Rs.8 lakh and
seven employees, the Bull
has grown into an invincible
supplier of machineries and
implements for construction and
agriculture purposes. Now Bull
has eight regional offices across
the country with staff strength of
over 500 personnel.
The company has in its list of
products 39 tractor attachments
for various applications - dozers,
loaders, fork lifts. To name a
few are 17 feet loader, back hoe
loader,dozer, loader with bale
grabber, scrap handling front
loader, tallest loaders (13.12 ft,
17 ft,18 ft), sugarcane grabber,
sand loading, salt loading, front
end loaders, cotton handling/
loosening grabbing forks, coal
loading, wood handling, booster
buckets, loader detachable, radial
loader, back hoe dozer, etc..
All the attachments are scratch
resistant, dent resistant, and
powder coated to ensure high
durability and rust proof. These
implements come with BQRSL
Mechanism
which
enables
exchanging of the attachments
within seconds by operating a
single lever.
As a part of expansion, Bull
tarted
manufacturing
earth
moving
equipments.
These
machines were fitted with
Kirloskar engines and Carroro
synchro shuttle transmission
with integral torque converter.
And the Bull started marketing
its products in the name of
BULL SMART since 2011. I
can claim with pride that our
products, designed to protect the
tractor even in worst conditions
of maintenance, have been
conquering the market since
then.
Till
2007,
equipments/
attachments available to these
industries were designed and
manufactured exclusively to
the European standards and
applications and hence were not
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not supporting either some of
the vehicles or some applications
and thus were lying idle.
As they were not multipurpose
and were risk-bound at times,
the machines became expensive.
There needed a solution to
this issue. The research &
development (R&D) wing of
Bull took up this challenge and
designed by 2007 attachments
suited exclusively for Indian
conditions.
Some of our achievements were
17 feet loader for loading rice
husk, high dumping at 13.12
feet, tallest loader in India, 18
feet loader and 21 feet sugarcane
grabber with HD loader. We have
patent for nine products.
That said, it is no surprise
that our in-house R&D wing is
recognised by the union ministry
of science and technology. I can
also proudly claim that all our
products have OEM approval
of market giants like John Deer,
Mahindra, etc.
Here I would like to inform that
a BULL SMART can save for its
user Rs 11,41,036 in five years. In
fuel itslef, the savings can be Rs
6 lakh.
Hydraulics of the Bull machine
is faster by 6 percent over the
pioneers in the field. Bull Smart
is the only vehicle to serve both
agriculture and construction
industry needs.
Our manufacturing unit has a
capacity to produce 3000 vehicles
per year. It has a world class final
assembly line unit and state of
art powder coating unit spread
in an area of 1.20 lakh sqft.
We have sold around 15,000
machines across the globe since
inception of the unit. And our
journey continues towards our
vision - A Million Dollar Business
Turnover in the next two years.
We plan to go global and our
target is growing nations like
African countries.
Our mission will go on and on
towards fulfilling the set goals
and promises. And we plan to
celebrate the New Year 2014 with
the launch of our new products
-BULL HD 76 and BULL HD 100.
Our target next to Indian
market is the Hope, Bull will
serve continuously with set
promises in coming years too.
Let the industry cheer as Bull the hard worker - can lead.
-K.SRINIVASULU
BUILDON GYPSUM PLASTER
– An alternative to tackle current sand crisis in the city
Buildon - one of the leading
manufacturer and importer of
gypsum plaster and blocks has introduced into the retail
market, a premium variety
of gypsum called `Gypsum
Plaster One Coat’. The product
replaces sand and cement used
for plastering of interior walls
and ceiling, thus saving 100% of
sand and cement consumption
of interior plastering works.
The green product in powder
form is sourced from Iran,
the world’s producer of
the finest Gypsum
Plaster. It has a
hardness of about
40% more than any
other gypsum plasters
available in the Indian
market. Priced Rs. 375,
`Gypsum Plaster One
Coat’ is available in 25
kg bags.
With addition of water,
the product can be
directly applied onto the
walls and with Bondit
adhesive it is suitable for
ceilings. The eco-friendly
product is highly safe
and the coverage per 25
kg bag is 18 Sq. Ft. with a
thickness of 12 mm. The
Fineness of 250 Mesh and
purity over 96% gives the
best atomic bond and an
absolute mirror finish.
Being pristine white
in colour, the surfaces
plastered with Buildon
Gypsum can be left unpainted if
white hue is one’s choice.
Certified for quality by the
Indian Institutions Veermata
Jijabai Technological Institute
and
Structural
Designers
& Consultants Pvt. Ltd., of
Mumbai, the product in its pure
form takes a 15 minutes’ setting
time and demands no curing
procedures or putty as required
for sand -cement plaster. This
speeds up the work saving labor
in a never-ever-experienced way.
Internal finishing works can be
done just in 1 week’s time that
more details, call 9840047503.
“This is the material of the
future, given the scenario
of uproars to save sand,
environment and ecological
balance. It saves cost as it
reduces nearly 5% of sand and
5% of cement requirements of
the entire building construction
and involves no putty work
for walls. A twin advantage
of saving money through
minimizing
sandcement requirement
as well as speeding
up the construction
work is the best part
of the product,” said
Mr. Nirmal K Dhiran,
Director of Signature
Lifestyles
P
Ltd.,
Distributor of Buildon
Gypsum in Tamil Nadu.
Use of gypsum is a long
lasting solution to wall
plastering, as it will stay
intact as long as the building
exists. As Buildon Gypsum is
in its finest form, it leaves no
cracks while nailing the walls.
Use of gypsum is already
in practice with major reality
players of North and West
Indian regions including
Delhi
and
Rajasthan
that
stands
evidence
to its safety in building
constructions.
would otherwise take 1 month.
The walls will get ready for
painting within 4 - 7 days’ time
depending on the weather. For
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Buildon, a member of IGBC
(Indian Green Building Council)
is the supplier to all major
leading builders of Mumbai,
Pune and Bangalore, including
L&T, Sobha Developers, Unity
Infra, Chaitanya Projects P Ltd.,
Goel Ganga, and Kolte Patil.
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Samsung’s
New Silicon Valley HQ
The Samsung site is split into four zones.
A plaza contains stone paving, ample green
space and selected art. Surrounding this
plaza is a café and exhibition space for
Samsung to show off its latest gadgets and
gizmos. Near to both sits a 10-storey office
tower which will house 2,000 of Samsung’s
R&D staff and sales personnel. This is the
primary focus of the project, and will contain
lots of greenery inside, so that employees
are never more than a floor away from the
benefits of healthy vegetation.
Construction of Samsung’s new Silicon Valley
(California) headquarters designed by architecture firm
NBBJ has begun. The San Jose-based project will cover 1.1
million square feet and feature a 10-storey office tower,
multiple garden areas, a green-walled parking complex,
and a degree of sustainable technology, including solar
power.
NBBJ was previously engaged by Google to build its
California headquarters. Like Google’s HQ, the new
Silicon Valley home of Samsung Semiconductor Inc.
will boast some green credentials, such as a rooftop
solar array and a tower façade designed to reduce
solar heat gain. Natural light will also be maximised
where possible, and NBBJ is aiming for eventual LEED
(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold
certification.
The office tower is clad in white metal and
clear glass, optimised to reduce solar heat
gain and fill the offices with natural daylight.
A large central garden space is placed in the
middle of the plot, and at the far west is a
sports garden with workout equipment and
yet more native trees and plants.
Finally, a seven-storey parking garage,
featuring a folding green wall, is provided
for those who choose not to make use of
public transport options like light-rail or bus.
Work started on Samsung’s new HQ
in July 2013, and the project is due for
completion in mid-2015.
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LIEBHERR 85 EC-B 5i
Flat-Top Crane
Liebherrpresents the 85 EC-B
5i Flat-Top cranes. This crane
model is being assembled at
Liebherr’s Pune plant since 2012.
The 85 EC B 5i has the potential
to exceed the 71 EC-B, currently
Liebherr’s most popular model
in India, which offers widely
similar specifications. The 85
EC-B 5i has a maximum load
capacity of 5,000 kg and can lift
1,300 kg at the jib end, up to a
maximum working radius of 50
m.
When the 85 EC-B 5i was
developed, the emphasis was
not only on the superstructure
but also on the low-width 85
LC tower system, which has
been optimally matched to the
new crane and has new pin
connectors among the many
features that qualify it ideally
for inner-city operation.
A typical problem when
working in town and city
centres is limited space. A
decisive advantage is that the
dimensions of all the assemblies
of the new 85 EC-B 5i are so
compact. The new 85 LC tower
system has a cross-section
of only 1.2 x 1.2 m, which
simplifies both transportation
and erecting work if the innercity site is small or access is
difficult. The 85 EC B 5i City
Crane can be erected quickly
and safely in just about every
gap in the building line.
in each tower and jib section
also ensure efficient erection.
The pins are always accessible
during erecting work and can
be stored conveniently for
transport after removal.
The 85 LC tower system
consists of 11.7 m, 5.85 m or
3.9 m tower sections, with a
tower base element 12.0 m long.
The 3.9 m long climbing tower
section is highly versatile, and
can be used inside or outside
the building. The 85 LC tower
can climb to extreme heights
when used outside the building.
If other structures prevent this,
the new climbing tower can be
installed in an elevator shaft.
The 85 EC-B 5i, like all Liebherr
Flat-Top Cranes, features
Liebherr’s “Connect and Work”
erecting technology as well
as the patented LiConnect
jib connector and electrical
connections for the drives and
switchgear.
For further information:
Internet: www.Liebherr.com
The 22-kW hoist gear, which
is standard equipment, permits
lifting heights up to 278 m. The
maximum free-standing height
under the hook is 46.2 m.
Connecting pins that can be
inserted in either direction are a
very practical feature, especially
when the 85 LC tower has to
be erected or taken down in
an elevator shaft where room
to manoeuvre is limited. The
new pins can be inserted and
removed from the inside or
outside. Pin magazines installed
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Grundfos
Pumps
India
Pvt Ltd has received the
Commendation Certificate for
‘Strong Commitment to Excel on
the Journey Towards Sustainable
Development’.
Rangarajan
Ramaswamy, director – service
& training, Grundfos India
accepted on behalf of the
This award helps validate that we
are on the right path to achieving
our sustainability objectives.”
Grundfos India won this
recognition
based
on
its
sustainability focus and efforts.
The company is focussed on
reducing energy consumption
through the energy and water
audits it conducts.
The company also contributes
towards energy and water
conservation by reducing its
own impact on the environment.
Its headquarters in Chennai is
India’s first gold-rated green
building (LEED certification by
USGBC in 2005) and is energy
Grundfos India’s Commitment to
Sustainability Recognized
efficient with 100% recycling of
the sewage, rain water harvesting
and with solar collectors and
photovoltaics.
company, the award presented
during the Awards Ceremony
2013 held in New Delhi.
Instituted by CII-ITC Centre
of Excellence for Sustainable
Development in 2006, the CIIITC
Sustainability
Awards
are
conferred
on
India’s
most sustainable companies
demonstrating
exemplary
performance
in
economic,
environmental
and
social
dimensions.
Participating
companies undergo a rigorous
evaluation process that is based
on a business excellence model
and tailored for the Indian
business environment.
Commenting
on
this
recognition, Grundfos India
managing director Ranganath
NK said, “Grundfos believes in
doing our part in contributing
to a more sustainable world.
We therefore first take our own
medicine and commit to reduce
our environmental footprint
throughout our value chain
in buildings, processes and
activities regardless whether it
is a production line or an office.
related to its activities and
reducing its customers’ energy
consumption as well.
Further, Grundfos India has
been committed to reduce itstotal
water consumption by 50 percent
of 2008 level by 2025
Grundfos India’s factory also
received the gold certification
in 2011 from the Indian Green
Building Council (IGBC). In
August 2013, Grundfos was the
first in India to go for voluntary
recertification of LEED and
building has been elevated to a
LEED EB Platinum certification
from Gold.
Grundfos India has launched a
forum through the social media
site, Facebook called ‘Ek Boondh
Pani’ – signifying the importance
of each drop of water. Through
this page, members share water
conservation tips and facts to
encourage this awareness to be
driven home.
and to improve the quality of
discharged water aiming for
zero impact on the surrounding
environment. The company is
also working towards helping
Indian industries and corporates
save both energy and water not
only through its highly energy
efficient products but also
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Grundfos India is also working
with students from elementary
schools to universities to spread
awareness on sustainability energy and water conservation.
The company encourages school
visits to its facility to showcase
the Green Building concept.
Grundfos India has been
successful in reaching out to
more than 503,000 students since
2010. Through these students,
the company is influencing their
family, friends and communities
to conserve water.
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Developed specifically to provide reliable operation and long
working life in the challenging
operating conditions frequently
encountered in India, the new
RX24 medium hydraulic breaker
from Chicago Pneumatic combines hybrid gas/oil technology
for maximum efficiency with
a newly designed breaker box
engineered to withstand even
the toughest of operating conditions.
The advanced hybrid technology used in the breaker ensures
optimum transmission of energy
from the piston to the working tool, thereby delivering
the best possible efficiency and
high impact energy. Further
performance gains are provided
by Chicago Pneumatic’s Power
Booster system, which converts
recoil energy into usable energy,
allowing the breaker to deliver
more usable performance for the
same hydraulic input.
the breaker has been designed
with a minimum number of
parts, and it has readily replaceable cylinder sleeve that cuts
time and costs if repairs should
be required.
The active ventilation port
protects the breaker by reducing
dust intake into the tool guiding
area, while the unique breakerbox guiding system minimises
recoil forces and noise levels
and hence reduces the strain on
New RX24 breaker from Chicago Pneumatic
COMBINING EFFICIENCY &
DURABILITY
With a service weight of 1,650
kg, the RX24 breaker is suitable
for use with carriers in the 18 to
29 tonne range, and provides an
impact rate of 520 to 680 blows
per minute with 135 mm diameter tools. Typical applications
include demolition, rock excavation and quarrying.
Other key features of the RX24
include a heavy-dutybreaker
box with rock claws and lateral
wear protection, a novel gas seal
configuration, and a one-piece
cylinder and tool holder that
eliminates strain and the risk of
seizures. To optimise durability
and to ensure ease of servicing,
the carrier, the operator and the
breaker.
For further information: www.
cp.com.
SAFETY MEASURES TO PREVENT FIRE
IN HOUSING SECTOR
Dr.D.Sivaprakasam, M.Com., M.Phil., B.G.L., PGDCA., Ph.D.,
Principal, Dr.R.A.N.M.Arts and Science College, Erode.
HOW TO REACT IN EMERGENGY?
For a single house or for an apartment
safety measures are very important. Though
the houses are protected from fire, seismic
dangers and theft when there is an emergency,
the occupants do not know how to react. The
architect, builder, building owner and the
occupants have the responsibility of ensuring
the safety norms. Apart from the mandatory
provisions, the stakeholders can take several
steps that will make the buildings safer especially
from fire accidents.
EMERGENGY EXITS
There are so many suggestions that can
be implemented to make the structures fire safe.
Emergency exists are a must in all houses and
apartments. The emergency exit signage should
be displayed prominently and the occupants and
visitors to a building should be familiar with it. The
elevators should not be used if there is a fire.
SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
In the case of multi-storied buildings,
sprinkler systems should be provided and all the
building users should be part of fire drills. These
should be conducted regularly so that everyone in
the building is aware how to escape if there is a fire.
Fire proof and low smoke wires and thermocols are
now available. Though these are slightly expensive
compared to the regular materials, they enhance the
safety of the building. Battery-operated emergency
lights can be provided on the staircases.
FIRE ALARM
All gadgets that are plugged in for charging
should be removed after office hours and the switches
should be put off. Since uninterrupted power supply
(UPS) systems have common and many offices have
the systems switched on even after office hours or
attach it to the server, a fire alarm should be attached
to the server room. The room for the UPS
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should have adequate ventilation. Diesel-operated
generators should not be placed on the terrace.
SMALL EFFORTS HAVE GOOD EFFECT
In the case of duct AC in offices, the room
that has the air-conditioner should not have any
other junction box. The building should include
common open spaces such as large balconies. The
doors should always open outside. If there is an
emergency, the occupants tend to push the door
and hence, it should open out. The grills for
windows are provided for security. These can
also be designed in such a way that it can be
detached partly when there is an emergency.
If a building is modified after some years, then
the safety features should not be compromised.
Small efforts will go a long way in making the
buildings safer and even those who take a small
house or a flat should give attention to these.
EXCON 2013:
ExxonMobil showcases
its premium products
help companies in the construction and mining
industry enhance equipment performance and
maximize productivity.
ExxonMobil Lubricants Private Ltd featured its
advanced lubricant technology for the construction
equipment industry at the seventh edition of
EXCON 2013. The event was held at Bangalore
International Exhibition Centre, Bengaluru during
November 2013.
During this south Asia’s biggest construction
equipment event, the fuels, lubricants and
specialties marketing division of Exxon Mobil
Corp, India showcased its advanced Mobil DTE 10
Excel Series of hydraulic oils. These products can
The event also showcased how Mobil SHC
gear lubricants offer valuable energy efficiency
benefits across a wide range of industrial
gearbox applications. The lubricants are expertly
formulated to help reduce maintenance costs,
extend oil drain intervals and deliver exceptional
protection for key components, even under the
extreme weather and load conditions.
Another product that was displayed at the show
was Mobilgrease XHP. The multipurpose lithium
complex greases that are designed to deliver
exceptional performance for a wide range of
applications and operating conditions, including
high temperatures, water contamination and
shock loading and extended re-lubrication.
In a move that will improve
the company’s penetration in
the core earthmoving segment
and extend its presence in light
mining, Volvo Construction
Equipment has agreed to
acquire the off-highway
hauler business of the Terex
Corporation for a purchase
consideration of approx. USD
160 M (approx. SEK 1 billion) on
a cash and debt free basis.
December 12, 2013; Bangalore,
India: Volvo Construction
Equipment (Volvo CE) has
announced that it has agreed
with the Terex Corporation to
acquire the hauler manufacturer
Terex Equipment Ltd including
related assets and intellectual
property. The deal, which is
subject to regulatory approval,
includes the main production
facility in
North Hauler Joint Stock Co
(NHL), which manufactures
and sells rigid haulers under
the Terex brand in China. NHL
is listed on the Shanghai Stock
Exchange.
Commenting on the rationale
of the deal Volvo CE’s president,
Pat Olney said: “This is a
strategic acquisition that offers
Volvo CE considerable scope for
growth. The addition of a wellrespected range of rigid haulers
extends the earthmoving
options for customers involved
in light mining applications.”
In 2012, the businesses in the
acquisition (excluding NHL)
had net sales of approximately
USD 370 M (approx. SEK
2.5 billion) and an operating
income of approximately USD
33 M (approx. SEK 220 M). In
will increase the Volvo Group
Industrial Operation’s net
financial debt by SEK 1billion.
The acquisition includes five
models of rigid haulers, with
proven designs and payloads
ranging from 32 to 91 tons. The
introduction of rigid haulers
will extend Volvo CE’s position
in light mining; an industry
area that is complementary to
general construction, oil & gas,
aggregates & quarrying and
road building – segments that
Volvo CE is already active in.
The deal also sees a further
three models of articulated
haulers added to the Volvo
portfolio, with payloads ranging
from 25 to 38 tons. These
machines support Volvo CE’s
already established position in
the articulated hauler segment,
and offer an extensive field
Volvo Construction Equipment
set to acquire
Hauler business
from Terex
Motherwell, Scotland and two
product ranges that offer both
rigid and articulated haulers. It
also includes the distribution of
haulers in the U.S. as well as a
25.2% holding in Inner Mongolia
the first nine months of
2013 net sales amounted to
approximately USD 172 M
(approx. SEK 1.1 billion)
and operating income was
approximately USD 5.5 M
(approx. SEK 35 M). The
holding in NHL will likely be
accounted for using the equity
method in accordance with IAS
28 (one-line
consolidation).
The purchase
consideration
amounts to
approx. USD
160 M (approx.
SEK 1 billion)
on a cash and
debt free basis.
The acquisition
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population and opportunities
for considerable growth in
emerging economies.
If approved, the acquisition
adds some 500 employees to
Volvo CE’s existing workforce.
It also allows for the continued
use of the Terex brand name
on the relevant machines for a
transitional period.
The transaction is expected
to be finalized during the
second quarter of 2014. For
implementation, approval
is required from relevant
authorities.
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B.N. Krishnaswami, Ph.D,
Former Faculty, Department of Civil Engineering, NITT, India Director, Time Institute for Materials Testing, Trichy
ABSRACT:
A thorough knowledge on
concrete, being a heterogeneous
and artificially made building
material, is required in making
good concrete at the initial
stage, placing and curing of the
concrete. This lack of awareness
may lead to deterioration of the
concrete structure due to various
factors.
Formation of cracks and
corrosion of reinforcement
are the major causes for the
attrition. At this stage, the repair
and rehabilitation becomes
warranted. That said, we have
taken up here the study of cause
of cracks and some remedial
measures.
INTRODUCTION:
Failures in concrete are global
phenomenon that brings to
light the inconsistencies in
our approach and allow us
to improve upon. The cracks
in a concrete structure upset
engineers and public alike and
increase their concern about
the safety and durability of the
structures. This certainly calls
for an in-depth study about
causes of cracks in concrete
structures.
CAUSES FOR THE FORMATION OF CRACKS:
Physical effects
Micro cracks at the
interface beetween
aggregate & matrix
Structual effects
Chemical and
electrochemical effects
Design load
Creep
Construction effects
Plastic shrinkage
Sulfate attack
Drying shrinkage
External temperature
variation
Alkali - aggregate
reaction
Accidental over load
Formwork movement
Construction movement
Settlement
Vibration
Internal temperature
gradient
Corrosion of
reinforcement
Frost and freeze-thaw
damage
Fatigue
Deflection
BEHAVIOR OF CONCRETE:
A variety of factors influence
concrete behavior. These factors
include design, materials,
construction, service loads,
service conditions and exposure
conditions. Most of the observed
behaviors are a combination of
these factors working together.
EMBEDDED METAL
CORROSION PROCESS:
Concrete is a high alkalinity
material. The pH of newly
produced concrete is usually
between 12 and 13. In the range
of alkalinity, embedded steel
is protected from corrosion
by a passivating film bonded
to the reinforcing bar surface.
However, when the passivating
film is disrupted, corrosion may
take place.
CARBONATION:
Carbonation of concrete is a
reaction between acidic gases
in the atmosphere and the
products of cement hydration.
Normal air contains carbon
dioxide (CO2) in relatively low
concentrations (0.03%). The level
of carbon dioxide is higher in
industrial atmospheres as well
as due to vehicular movements.
Carbon dioxide penetrates
into the pores of concrete by
diffusion and reacts with the
calcium hydroxide dissolved
in the pore water. As a result
of this reaction, the alkalinity
of concrete is reduced to a
pH values of about 10, and
consequently, corrosion begins if
moisture and oxygen are present
in the concrete. Carbonation
will not occur when concrete is
constantly under water.
REDUCTION IN STRUCTURAL CAPACITY:
The structural capacity of a
concrete member is affected
by bar corrosion and cracking
of surrounding concrete. The
research conducted on flexural
beams found that in steel with
more than 1.5 percent corrosion,
the ultimate load capacity
began to fall, and at 4.5 percent
corrosion, the ultimate load was
reduced by 12 percent probably
a result of reduced bar diameter.
It can be summarised that, in
compressive members, cracking
and spalling of concrete reduces
the effective cross-section of
the concrete, thereby reducing
the ultimate compressive load
capacity.
presented the award to Mrs. Snehal Mantri, Director
Marketing & HR at the grand award ceremony
organised by CII at India Habitat Center in New Delhi.
This year, Mantri Developers won a Commendation
Certificate for Significant Achievement on the journey
towards Sustainable Development.
Mantri Developers
gets CII-ITC Sustainable
Award Again
Mantri Developers Pvt Ltd, South India’s
leading real estate developer, has been bestowed
once again with the most prestigious CII-ITC
Sustainability Award for 2013. The award came
in acknowledgment to Mantri Developers strong
perseverance to excel on their endeavor towards
sustainable development.
The CII-ITC sustainability awards are an industry
benchmark to recognize the contribution of notable
thought leaders, promoters and institutions which
helped to translate the vision of creating a sustainable
world into reality and have successfully instituted
sustainability in some element of their business. The
label aims at communicating to consumers, investors
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responsible and well-governed.
Sachin Pilot, union corporate affairs minister
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SULFATE ATTACK:
Soil or water containing
sodium, calcium and
magnesium sulfates are often
called “alkali” soil or water.
Magnesium sulfates are less
common, but more destructive.
All sulfates are potentially
harmful to concrete. They
react with calcium hydroxide
and forms calcium sulpho
aluminate hydrate known as
ettringite which expands and
disintegrate the concrete.Sulfate
resistance of the concrete is
improved by a reduction in
water-cement ratio and an
adequate cement factor, with a
low tricalcium aluminate and
with proper air entrainment.
Proper proportioning of silica
fume (micro silica), fly ash and
slag generally improves the
resistance of concrete to sulfate
attack.
ALKALI-SILICA
REACTIONS:
Alkali-silica reactions (ASR)
may create expansion and
severe cracking of concrete
structures and pavements.
Certain aggregates, such as
reactive forms of silica, react
with potassium, sodium, and
calcium hydroxide from the
cement and form a gel around
the reacting aggregates. When
the gel around the aggregate
is exposed to moisture, it
expands, creating forces that
cause tension cracks to form
around the aggregate. [Moisture
content of the concrete must
be approximately 80 percent:
relative humidity at 21°C-24°C.]
The alkali-silica reaction may
go unrecognized for some
period of time, possibly years,
before associated sever distress.
Thomas E. Stanton was the first
to provide a comprehensive
explanation for the damages
that occurred in the California
Highway system in the late
thirties.
In plain concrete, alkali-silica
reaction generates cracks in the
form of ‘map’ or ‘alligator skin’
(fig.a). However, in reinforced
concrete, the cracks tend to form
parallel to the reinforcing bars
(fig.b).
DRYING SHRINKAGE:
On exposure to the
atmosphere, concrete loses some
of its original water through
evaporation and shrinks. Drying
shrinkage, if unrestrained,
CRACKS CAUSED BY THE
ALKALI-SILICA REACTION
results in shortening of the member. If the
member is restrained from moving, stress
build-up may exceed the tensile strength of
the concrete. This over-stressing results in
dry shrinkage cracking. Correct placement of
reinforcing steel in the member distributes the
shrinkage stresses and controls crack widths.
UNEVEN THERMAL LOADS FOR
CONTINUOUS SPANS:
Solar heating affects structures differently,
depending upon their configuration. Simple
span structures deflect up and down and
are free to rotate at supports. Continuous
structures may behave differently because
they are not free to rotate at supports. If
enough thermal gradient exists, together with
insufficient tensile capacity in the bottom of the
member, a hinge may form. Hinges may occur
randomly in newly formed cracks, or may
form in construction joints near the columns.
Hinges open and close with daily temperature
changes.
LOAD EFFECTS:
Concrete problems, such as excessive
deflection, cracking, or spalling may be caused
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by volume changes associated
with load effects.
REINFORCED CONCRETE:
Concrete has excellent
compressive properties, but low
tensile properties (about 10% of
its compressive strength). When
subjected to tension, reinforcing
bars elongates. Consequently,
concrete around the reinforcing
bars is also under tension and
elongates. When the tensile
strength on concrete around
the reinforcing bar reaches the
limiting value transverse cracks
may appear near the reinforcing
bars.
LATERAL MOVEMENT IN
COLUMN:
When the column is subjected
to compressive load, reduction
in height occurs and lateral
expansion takes place as well.
Lateral strain = Linear strain
x Poisson’s ratio (0.1-0.2). The
lateral strain generates tensile
force that are restrained by steel
reinforcement (column ties).
Shortening of column consists of
the following.
1.Elastic shortening – elastic
shortening occurs as soon as
loads are applied
2.Creep shortening – creep
shortening occurs over long
period of time
REHABILITATION:
Based on the evaluation of
the damaged structure and the
cause of crack, a suitable repair
procedure can be adopted.
Various repair procedures
recommended by ACI
Committee 224 are listed below.
or member exhibits inadequate
strength, behavior, or stability,
it may be feasible to modify
the structure using various
stabilization and strengthening
techniques.
q Stabilization is the process
of halting a particular unwanted
situation from progressing.
Settlement of a structure can be
stabilized by grouting to halt
further movement.
q Strengthening is the
process of adding capacity to a
member or structure. Concrete
jacketing of an existing column
will add compressive loadcarrying capacity.
1. The resin injection
2. Strengthening and
CONCLUSION:
stabilization
Considering these effects on
3. Bonding of external concrete structure, it should be
reinforcement
made durable so as to function
4. Drilling and plugging
properly for the expected period
5. Chemical grouting
of life. Attention is required in
6. Flexible sealing
every endeavor on quality of
7. Cement grouting
concrete and reinforcement to
STRENGTHENING AND
create sustainable development
STABILIZATION:
in concrete structures.
q When a concrete structure
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members. He talked about the
value of maintaining calm and
patience during ups and downs
in the market and cautioned on
overstretching business activities
in an excitement to reach the
pinnacle of the business instantly.
Motivational lecture marks
last COCENA meeting for 2013
COCENA conducted its regular meeting for December, the
last one for the calendar year 2013 at Hotel Jenny Residency,
Avinashi Road, Coimbatore, on a fine evening of December 30,
2013. It was special given the fact that New Year celebrations and
Special Lecture were the highlights of this meeting.
The meeting commenced with houseful audience and the chief
guest Tamilaruvi Manian, eminent orator, writer and politician,
delivered special motivating speech for the benefit of COCENA
The president of the association,
Er M Balamurugan dwelt on
schemes like Dial COCENA
and family welfare scheme. He
explained the significance of
the schemes and stressed the
members used them to their
benefit.
Advisors to COCENA, Er G
Mounaswami, Er K Ragavan
and Er A Manoharan, graced
the occasion with their august
presence. The meeting came to
end with a grand new year bash.
Planners especially for image
building among the people. The
key note address was followed
by discussion by Members
and vote of thanks by Mr. R.
Shivakumar, secretary of the
Regional Chapter.
WORLD TOWN PLANNING DAY, 2013
The Tamil Nadu Regional
Chapter of the Institute of Town
Planners, India celebrated the
World Town Planning Day on
30th Nov 2013.
The theme of the World
Town Planning Day, 2013 was
“Water and Planning: the Fluid
Challenge”. The role of Town
Planners in the “Conservation
of Water Bodies in Chennai”
was the local theme. Thiru K.N.
Sadhanandh, Chairman of the
Regional Chapter welcomed the
gathering. Dr. K.R. Thooyavan,
former Member and Chief
Planner, Chennai Metropolitan
Development
Authority
(CMDA) and Professor of
MEASI Academy of Architecture
delivered the key note address
on the theme of the World Town
Planning Day. Dr.Thooyavan
undercoated the importance of
community planning and the
role to be played by the Town
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election as the President of
the ITPI for a third term was
felicitated along with members
of the Regional Chapter, who
attained superannuation since
2012.
Thiru.AnanthaRanjana Doss,
Former Member and Chief
Planner, CMDA, chaired the
felicitation session. The Chairman
and other speakers congratulated
Dr. Prof. A.N. Sachithanandan
and
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planning profession in general
and for the uplift of student
communities
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FACEAT&P Member Welfare Trust President’s Message
Happy New Year 2014
Dear FACEAT&P members,
Wishing all FACEAT&P members a very happy new year 2014
May 2014 provide a strong foundation for our fraternity in building
a constructive future
May 2014 bring in a hale and healthy life For all Engineers
Have a nice time!
Thank you!
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The $170 Million parent company of
KLUDIRAK India Pvt Ltd has acquired
majority stakes in the KLUDIRAK with
quantum infusion of equity. Consequently,
beginning
2014,
KLUDIRAK
India
will be renamed as KLUDI India Pvt
Ltd. Strategically, this is an extremely
significant step not only from resource
mobilization standpoint, but also in terms
of the strengthening the brand awareness
of KLUDI in India.
Kludi to go it
alone in India
Germany based Kludi GMBH has decided to go about on
its own in India. Hitherto the German bath fittings major
was operating in association with RAK India Pvt Ltd.
The decision was a part of its global expansion plans.
The company will invest $1.50 million in India to support
the expansion plan. This strategic move reflects the
importance that KLUDI accords India in its global scheme.
KLUDI is targeting a market share
on a 5-year perspective of around 1820 percent of the high-end segment of
the Indian market by 2018, according to
Janusz Palarczyk, Group CEO - KLUDI. He
believes the high-end and luxury segment
of the market comprises approximately
5 percent of the overall organized market
of Rs 400 crore. KLUDI India’s revenue
expectations would be exceeding $5 million
annually by 2018, growing at 35-40 percent
year on year beginning 2014.
KLUDI high-end range will be distributed
in major metros through KLUDI
Premier Stores and KLUDI boutiques
in collaboration with high-end retailing
partners. Close to 35-40 percent of all
investments planned will be for building
brand KLUDI. In India, KLUDI made its
foray in 2010 by establishing its subsidiary,
KLUDIRAK India, promoting the brands
KLUDI, KLUDIRAK, Esprit and Joop!, all
under one roof
ent sessions during the conclave.
CREDAI CONCLAVE 2013
Manifests Key Issues
CREDAI (Confederation of
Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India) organized
CREDAI CONCLAVE 2013 in
New Delhi on December 13-14,
2013. The theme for the conclave
was “Housing the Game Changer - Leading to Double-Digit
GDP Growth”.
The annual meeting took place
against the backdrop of its continuous efforts over a period of
time to persuade and influence
the government to take up several reform measures and policy
changes. Many topics such as
“Road to Recovery”, “Urbanization: Dream of Young India”,
“Building a Nation - Contribution of Real Estate in National
Economic Growth”, “The Game
Changer” were in discussion.
Industry voices from across
sectors such as real estate
developers, parliamentarians
and social activists came together for the conclave. Eminent
speakers including Dr Girija
Vyas, minister for housing and
urban poverty alleviation, BJP
president Mr Rajnath Singh, Dr
Montek Singh Ahluvaila, deputy
chairman, planning commission,
SBI Chairperson Ms Arundhati
Bhattachraya, Ms Naina Lal
Kidwai, Head, Indian operations
of HSBC, and Mr Uday Kotak,
Executive Vice Chairman & MD,
Kotak Mahindra spoke on differ-
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Mr C Shekar Reddy, National
President of CREDAI, delivered
the key note address. He dwelt
on the main concerns of the real
estate developers in the country.
Reddy’s major concerns are the
rising price of land, labour and
inputs, high burden of taxation,
high cost of funding due to lopsided funding by banks, stunted
cash flows, delays in NOC and
other clearances and approvals
besides the outdated Floor Space
Index (FSI) norms.
He also emphasised on a need
to restructure the approach
to help the sector contribute
more significantly to the Indian
Economy. According to Reddy
the key to this change should be
by adoption of ‘Single-window
and Online Approval System’ to
facilitate this growth.
The approving authorities
will have to do away with their
processes which are sluggish
and cause inordinate delays
in project plans, approval, etc.
which translate into a cost escalation of 35-40 percent in the
construction costs. The customers can also benefit with a saving
of 15-25 percent and purchasing
a house become more affordable.
He urged the government to do
away with the FSI concept, take
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the approval process online
and reduce tax burden on the
industry. He reiterated that tax
burden of the real estate industry of 30-40 percent has to come
down to less than 15 percent.
Appreciating the policy of the
government of Andhra Pradesh,
he cited that Andhra Pradesh
government has removed the
concept of FSI thereby allowing
the developers with unlimited
FSI for the projects abetting
wider roads and having bigger
plots. By this simple initiative,
even with higher land costs, the
flats are working out to be less
expensive making the houses
affordable. He urged other states
to do away with the FSI concept
and help the home buyers.
Citing McKinsey Global Institute report that expects the
development of the country over
the next 17 years to create 70
percent new job opportunities
in the cities that are going to be
twice as productive as equivalent jobs in rural sector, he
believed the urban population is
poised to grow to 590 million by
2030 with this rapid urbanization.
He also suggested that given
the existing housing shortage
estimated at 18.78 million dwelling units and the need for about
60mn dwelling units by 2030 as
per the report by MoHUPA, the
housing and real estate sector
is poised to grow rapidly in the
next 15 years and require an
investment of $ 1.2 trillion in
this period. This will require a
structured and massive housing
program.
He also believed the growth of
the sector could be raised and
costs of the house flats could
be brought down aw well by
making available funding from
the banks. The drawback for the
sector several restrictive norms
in accessing the bank finance
which is just three percent to developers, while it is nine percent
to home buyers.
Reddy also wanted major
changes to registration charges
and service tax. He cited the
National Habitat Policy that suggests total registration charges
of a maximum of 3 percent and
urged the government to consider it as a mandatory reform
of RAY and advice the states to
implement to bring down the
tax on housing. On the issue of
service tax, he wanted complications in taxing double taxation
to be removed.
On the RERA Bill, Reddy
pointed out that the target is the
developer and other stake holders such as urban local boards,
electricity authorities, and fire
departments are not part of the
proposed RERA. This means
they are not answerable for their
delays but the developer has to
bear the brunt.
Affordable housing was a
much discussed topic at the conclave. The real estate developers
present at the conclave agreed
that though in the last five years,
there has been a lot of progress
on the affordable housing front,
still a lot more needs to be done
to give the housing segment the
required boost.
Vikram Jain, lead, low-income
housing practice at Monitor
Deloitte, a management consulting firm, said there is a huge demand for low income housing.
“There is a demand for 15 million homes and the demand for
these homes comes from buyers
with an income of Rs 10,00025,000 per month,” he said.
The solution to the rising demand for affordable housing is
to build homes with clear title,
provide water and electricity,
said Jain. “The idea is to build
small flats of 229 sq ft flat in
space, with no wastage of space,
costing around Rs 8 lakh,” he
said.
Lalit Kumar Jain, chairman,
CREDAI, ruled that the real estate sector receives a step-motherly treatment from the government. Stating that the real estate
sector’s contribution to GDP is
6.2 percent and it employs over
1 crore people, he said yet it has
been ignored and there is a lot
of frustration among real estate
developers over the treatment
meted out to the sector.
At the conclave, Rajnath Singh,
BJP president asked real estate
developers to send a list of its
demands to the party so that
they can be included in the BJP’s
Lok Sabha election manifesto.
Rajnath Singh recalled that
when the NDA government
was in place, the government
had focused on infrastructure
development and housing sector
development.
Also, Rajiv Shukla, minister
of state for parliamentary affairs and planning, asked the
real estate developers to send a
detailed report on the problems
ailing the sector. Shukla asked
CREDAI to create a delegation
of developers and approach the
planning commission.
Union minister of housing and
urban poverty alleviation, Dr
Girija Vyas, assured real estate
developers that the real estate
regulatory bill will be suitably
modified if necessary. Dr Vyas
agreed that the government will
do a rethink on multiple taxation of the real estate sector. “We
will think about relaxing FSI
norms as well and on relaxing
loan facility to the sector,” she
said.
Sobha Developers, LMW combine
with élan @ Kovai
In an initiative of its kind, Sobha
Developers Limited and Lakshmi Machine
Works (LMW) Limited have launched a
unique residential project in Coimbatore,
one of the fastest growing tier II cities in
India. The project, élan, will come up at
Parasakthi Nagar, Ganapathy.
advantage as Ganapathy in Coimbatore
is a well- endowed industrial hub with
IT concentration. élan is designed in
such a way whereby 20% of its units will
go in accommodating 1 BHK; 50% will
accommodate 2 BHK and the rest will be
3 BHK.
Combining comparative strengths of
each other, two industry majors in their
respective sectors - real estate and textile
machinery manufacturing, have come
together for the first time in Coimbatore.
Some of the eco-friendly initiatives that
will be woven into the project are water
treatment, sewage treatment and solar
heating. It also has excellent landscaping
with abundant greenery and vehicle and
pedestrian segregation. Furthermore,
abundant parking facilities, clubhouse
with swimming pool, gymnasium, indoor
and outdoor games area along with a
jogger’s path will be provided.
With a population of over 35 lakhs,
Coimbatore is the engineering, textile,
educational and healthcare hub of Tamil
Nadu. The number of young professionals
is rising in the region who have real and
aspirational need for good, safe and secure
housing equipped with quality amenities.
The Sobha-LMW venture looks to fulfill
this need through élan.
The 4.76 acre development offers
236 units of 1 BHK, 2 BHK and 3 BHK
configurations. It has immense locational
Sobha Developers entered the Coimbatore
market 18 years ago with Harishree
Gardens, a 132 acre township consisting of
villas and row houses. élan is their second
residential development in this market.
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FACEAT&P
(Federation of All Civil Engineers Association of Tamil Nadu & Puducherry)
President’s Message
Dear FACEAT&P members,
I am glad to be back interacting
with you again through this
journal. To start with, I wish
you all a very happy new year
2014. In this issue, I would like
to share interesting experience I
had during this month with our
affiliate associations.
I was bowled over by their
enthusiasm in coming together,
whether it be a technical
seminar or get-together. There
were two technical meetings
in Rajapalayam and Chennai,
and two family get-togethers
in Trichy and Pattukkottai. All
went off in a fantastic manner.
I am happy that our members
participated with interest
and commitment in all the
programmes and it is good
that we realized the worth of
flocking together. Nowadays our
engineers have shown interest in
updating themselves as revealed
by the overwhelming attendance
in technical seminars.
In December, Region X
organized a technical seminar at
Rajapalayam that was marked
by a very reasonable attendance.
The seminar had two key
sessions, namely cement as a
product and its use and values
of sustainability.
On cement, Area Manager
- Marketing of The Ramco
Cements Muthuganesh
delivered an exemplary lecture.
Hitherto, one would have
dwelt on either chemistry or
engineering while lecturing
on cement, but this dignitary
delivered a blend of both
that was very useful for the
attendees. Overall, it was
a highly productive and
exhaustive session.
Later, Rev Fr Rayappa A
Kasi, the catholic priest from
Diocese of Vellore, addressed
the gathering on the hot topic
of current times – Values of
Sustainability. It was another
knowledge treat to all those
present. We all know the Rev
Fr is a vigorous campaigner of
environmental conservation
and on global warming and
climate change. He discussed on
values of life, nature and other
existences.
Thus it was a very
constructive seminar for all
those participated. Similarly,
the technical meet organised
by Chennai Civil Engineers
Association (CHECEA) that
followed Rajapalayam event was
also eventful.
In the meeting, CHECEA
felicitated eminent personalities
in our field. These included
Dr P.Devadas Manoharan,
former vice-chancellor of Anna
University of Technology–
Tiruchi (AUT-T), Naveen
Housing CEO Dr Kumar, Dr
Ganesan of Royal Institute of
Arbitrators, Col Nallathambi
from Institution of Engineers
and Ar Gopalakrishnan, Retd
chief architect from Ponidcherry.
All these celebrities shared
their experience and knowledge
with the engineers gathered
over the function. Naveen
Housing CEO disclosed how his
career shaped up from a humble
beginning with CMDA.
Dr Ganesan discussed on the
assignment and features of the
Arbitrators Institute and talked
about membership details.
Col Nallathambi revealed the
origin and growth of Institution
of Engineers and its role in
shaping up engineers’ careers.
He also explained about the
recently concluded 28th Indian
Engineering Congress held at
Chennai.
Er MohanRaj talked about
FACEAT&P Welfare Trust. I was
the chief guest of the function.
Complementing these event
were the New Year celebrations,
a family get-together, in Trichy
and Pattukkottai. Members of
these associations participated
in the functions with zeal and
integrity. This spirit is important
for us to thrive in future.
Once again, New Year wishes
to all. We shall continue to
discuss more topics in the
forthcoming issues.
Have a nice time
Thank you
Er. S. Rajendran
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