21st ISTE National student convention-2019 was held on 29th & 30th January, 2019, Applied mechanics department of LDCE had organized competitions on Photography, Quiz, Idea Presentation , Creative charts and Demonstration of concepts of structural engineering using models which aimed to inspire innovative thinking in the various fields of structure design and analysis in which about 250 students had participated. L.D. students bagged up 3rd runners up prizes in Demonstration of concepts of structural engineering using models event , 2nd runners up prizes in, idea presentation and Quiz events and first prize in Creative Charts.
Under the theme of “Innovation & Creativity”, department conducted events like PlastiQuiz, Poster Presentation, Product Design, Model Making on Better out Waste out of Best & Waste & Elocution during the ISTE Students National Convention on 29-30th January 2019.
Under SSIp Project- Gondaliya Vaibhav, Savaliya Virat and Senjaliya Dhaval participated in “ISTE Students National Convention 2019 under SSIP.
An expert lecture was arranged in the department on 22-01-19 by Mr. Rohan Garg from I.C.E Education on “Apptitude examination preparation like GATE, CAT, IELTS” for 6th Semester students
NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME (NSS) unit of LDCE undertakes various social activities which have social impact. Since 2014, NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME (NSS) unit of LDCE is organizing an event named “UMMEED-Let’s fly happiness”. Ummeed is a kite flying festival celebrated on the Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekanandji i.e 12th January every year. It is celebrated since past few years with the underprivileged children of Ahmedabad. Its motive is to provide all the amenities to the needy children so that they do not need to run on the roads to catch kites and thus, the accidents in Ahmedabad during Uttarayan can be reduced. Institute is providing them kites, firkies, refreshment and lunch with the help of various NGOs. This time more than 800 kids are invited to participate in the event.
A ISTE approved and GTU sponsored Faculty Development Program was organised by Chemical Engineering Department on "Heat Exchange Process Intensification" during 31st December, 2018 to 5th Janurary, 2019. Various renowned experts in the field delivered lectures on different aspects of Process Intensification and an Industrial Visit was also conducted. The whole FDP was coordinated by Dr. Sachin Parikh, Head of Chemical Dept.
An expert lecture was arranged on 5.1.19 on Real Estate (Regulation & Development Act). The lecture was delivered by Dr. Vatsal S. Patel, Technical Officer, RERA, Gandhinagar. The lecture was well attended by all the students of B.E.(Civil) & M.E and faculty members of both the Civil & Applied Mechanics Department. The session was quite interactive and the speaker Dr.Vatsal Patel answered all the queries posed to him related to the RERA.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY GUIDELINES for Academia In Gujarat.
Memorandum of Understanding between Gujarat Institute of Disaster Management, Gandhinagar & L D College of Engineering, Ahmedabad was signed in presence of Shri P K Taneja (IAS), Director General, GIDM & Dr G P Vadodaria, Principal, L D College of Engineering by Applied Mechanics Department. Memorandum of Understanding represents a Framework of Cooperation between GIDM and LDCE specifically on Joint Training Services, Strengthen Training Capacity, Joint Research Activity, Documentation and Case Study & Consultancy/ Advisory Services on Earthquake Resistant Construction Technology. GIDM and LDCE will collaborate to identify ways to implement the objectives of this memorandum of understanding by working together wherever applicable in their respective ongoing programs and projects.
Department of IC Engineering News Letter Volume I ( JUNE’18—DEC’18 )
