SETU 2024: Workshop and Bridge Making Contest Triumphs at SPSU

Udaipur: The Department of Civil Engineering at Sir Padampat Singhania University, Udaipur hosted a stellar event on Thursday, March 7th, 2024, as it successfully organized the SETU 2024 "Workshop and Bridge Making Contest." Mr. Avinash Ojha, the Organizing Chairman, led the event, with Dr. Lokesh Gupta and Mr. Aman Jain serving as the esteemed convenors of the workshop and the bridge-making contest, respectively.

The inaugural session, graced by the presence of eminent personalities, commenced with a warm welcome from Mr. Avinash Ojha, Head of the Department of Civil Engineering. Distinguished guests and judges, including Dr. Manish Varma, Dr. Pankaj Mohan Rastogi, Prof. Dr. Prasun Chakrabarti, Prof. Dr. Arun Kumar Sir, Prof. Dr. Naveen Kumar, and faculty members and students from various departments, added grandeur to the event.

In the enlightening workshop session, Dr. Manish Varma discussed the various aspects and significance of load analysis in bridge construction, while Dr. Pankaj Mohan Rastogi shared valuable insights related to bridge engineering.

The highlight of the event was the inter-university bridge-making contest, open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Teams from various colleges and universities participated in the event. The first prize was claimed by Team from Sir Padampat Singhania University, Udaipur, consisting of Danish Sheikh, Chetan Paliwal, Piyush Kumar Bhoi, and Kan Singh Chouhan. They were awarded a cash prize of Rs 3000 for their outstanding achievement. The runner-up position was secured by from Geetanjali Institute of Technical Studies Udaipur, comprising Manish Kumar, Sanjay Gurjar, Kishor Kumar, and Balveer Kumar, who received a cash prize of Rs 2000.

The success of the event was acknowledged by Mr. Aman Jain, and heartfelt gratitude was extended to the jury members, committee participants, teaching and non-teaching staff, administrative personnel, and the dedicated students who contributed to its resounding success. The SETU 2024 Workshop and Bridge Making Contest marked a significant milestone in promoting innovation and excellence in the field of civil engineering at Sir Padampat Singhania University, Udaipur.