09:00 Chair’s welcome and opening remarks

Vinay Gupta
Chief Executive Officer
Tandon Consultants

Assessing the latest developments in India’s bridge construction projects

09:15 Addressing challenges in guidelines and adopting new Indian codes

• Evaluating the current framework and identifying the areas for improvement
• Comparing standards practiced in India with European guidelines
• Amending the framework and developing design codes to allow the use of new technologies and innovative designs

Vinay Gupta
Chief Executive Officer
Tandon Consultants

09:45 Achieving fast-track construction in bridge projects through efficient project management and planning

• Implementing proven project management strategies to accelerate the different phases of bridge design and construction
• Incorporating innovative bridge design, construction methodologies and equipment
• Overcoming challenges in land acquisition and improving communication with stakeholders

S. Sengupta
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Span Consultants

10:15 The importance of a strong local manufacturing base to support the bridge construction industry in India

• The rapid development of transport infrastructure in India during the last decade
• The growing need for specialist parts in increasingly advanced bridge structures
• Case studies of specialist bridge components now manufactured in India

Chinmoy Ghosh
COO
Mageba India

Optimising bridge design and reviewing the latest trends

10:45 CASE STUDY: Enhancing the aesthetic value of bridges and highlighting the importance of innovative designs in the urban landscape

• Appreciating the importance of aesthetics in bridge design and construction
• Incorporating innovative structural design to combine functionality and aesthetics
• Discussing the significance of aesthetically designed bridges in the landscape of urban areas

Jose Kurian
Chief Engineer - Signature Bridge
Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation

11:45 Parametric Finite Element Analysis & Design in Bridge Engineering

Christof Lorenz
Vice President
Sofistik

12:15 Limiting seismic effects on bridges by enhancing seismic design

• Maximising the efficiency of the seismic design process through distress diagnostics
• Overcoming environmental challenges and minimising the impact of wind, pollution and corrosion on bridge structures
• Utilising the best suitable design codes for different load requirements of bridges

Lakshmy Parameswaran
Head of Department – Bridges and Structures
Central Road Research Institute

12:45 PANEL DISCUSSION: Identifying road blocks in accelerated bridge construction

• Drawing a road map for the future of bridge construction in India
• Re-engineering and re-aligning the current system with the release of new IRC codes and guidelines
• Discussing the master plans for upcoming bridge projects in India

Moderated by:

Vinay Gupta
Chief Executive Officer
Tandon Consultants

Panelists:

14:15 Sheet Piles in Bridge constructions

• An overview of sheet piles
• Discussing the application os sheet piles in bridge construction – bridge piers, bridge approach and support walls
• Showcasing reference projects like Signature Bridge Project and Seo-Hae Grand Bridge

14:45 CASE STUDY: Addressing construction and maintenance challenges in bridges for metro projects

• Overcoming technical challenges in the initial phases of construction
• Utilising innovative engineering solutions during the construction phase
• Combining regional and international expertise in structure management and maintenance

C. Sankaralingam
Head - Bridges, Metros & Ports
Larsen & Toubro

15:15 Solution-focused session 4: Associate sponsor – Roughan & O’Donovan

16:15 CASE STUDY: Achieving sustainability in the construction of bridges and enhancing the durability of structures - India’s long-span bridges

• Identifying alternate materials and composite units for long-span railway bridges to improve sustainability
• Achieving cost-efficiency in sustainable design for bridges
• Integrating the latest tools, like carbon calculators, with the design codes to maximise sustainability

V. N. Heggade
Head of Department – Technical Management
Gammon India

16:45 CASE STUDY: Constructing elevated structures by incorporating the latest bridge engineering techniques in the upcoming Mumbai metro project

• Discussing the role of bridge engineering in the construction of super and sub structures
• Highlighting the use of construction and design methodologies in elevated structures
• Applying international best practice in bridge engineering to aid the construction of complex structures

G. R. Madan
Director – MRTS
Mumbai Metropolitan Development Authority

17:15 PANEL DISCUSSION: Minimising the gap in quality, functionality, aesthetics and durability by applying global best practice

• Learning from successful landmark bridges across the globe
• Constructing appealing bridges without compromising on project timelines
• Identifying the right solutions for different phases of design and construction

17:45 End of conference day one