Profile
| Name : | Dr. Jigar Sevalia |
|---|---|
| Qualification: | Ph.D in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering) |
| Designation: | Professor |
| Department: | Civil Engineering |
| Experience: | 22 Years |
| Email: | jigar.sevalia@scet.ac.in, , jigar.sevalia@sarvajanikuniversity.ac.in |
| Courses / Subject involved: | Structural Engineering, Structural Dynamics, Machine Foundations, Concrete Technology, Earthquake Engineering, Repair-Rehabilitation-Retrofitting of Structures |
| Portfolio: | Convener, Consultancy Cell, Convener, Infrastructure Committee |
Extra Duty
| 1 | Performed Duty as Examiner for Various Subject of UG Programme in Sarvajanik University, Surat. |
| 2 | Performed Duty as Examiner for Various Subject of PG Programme in Sarvajanik University, Surat. |
| 3 | Performed Duty as Paper Setter for Various Subject of UG Programme in Sarvajanik University, Surat. |
| 4 | Performed Duty as Paper Setter for Various Subject of PG Programme in Sarvajanik University, Surat. |
| 5 | Performed Duty as Examiner for Various Subject of PG Programme in Gujarat Technological University, Chandkheda, Ahmedabad. |
| 6 | Performed Duty as Paper Setter for Various Subject of PG Programme in Gujarat Technological University, Chandkheda, Ahmedabad. |
| 7 | Performed Duty as External Examiner for Dissertation Phase - II of PG Students, Gujarat Technological University, Chandkheda, Ahmedabad. |
| 8 | Performed Duty as External Examiner for Dissertation Phase - I of PG Students, Gujarat Technological University, Chandkheda, Ahmedabad. |
| 9 | Performed Duty as Zonal Officer during Election, SMC, Surat. |
| 10 | Performed Duty as Paper Setter for Various Subject of UG Programme in Gujarat Technological University, Chandkheda, Ahmedabad. |
| 11 | Performed Duty as External Practical Examiner for Various Subjects of UG Programme in Gujarat Technological University, Chandkheda, Ahmedabad. |
| 12 | Performed Duty as Observer for Various Examinations of Gujarat Technological University, Chandkheda, Ahmedabad. |
| 13 | Performed Duty as Examiner for Various Subject of UG Programme in Gujarat Technological University, Chandkheda, Ahmedabad. |
| 14 | Performed Duty as Presiding Officer during Various Elections of the State. |
Research Projects
Patents/Copyrights
Books Published
| 1 | “Mechanics of Solids” –Published by Nirali Prakashan, Abhyudaya Pragati, 1312, Shivaji Nagar, Off. J. M. Road, Pune 411005, Maharashtra, India. [ISBN:935164569- X] |
| 2 | “Structural Analysis - I” –Published by Nirali Prakashan, Abhyudaya Pragati, 1312, Shivaji Nagar, Off. J. M. Road, Pune411005, Maharashtra, India. [ISBN : 935164611 - 4] |
| 3 | Dynamic Analysis of Structures for Looms Industry – A Parametric Study ISBN (ebook) – 978-3-656-75503-6 ISBN (book) – 978-3-656-75502-9 |
Research Publications
| International Journals | |
| 1 | EFFECTIVENESS OF CFD SIMULATION OF WIND FLOW & ITS EFFECT ON TALL STRUCTURES WITH AERODYNAMIC SHAPES |
| 2 | Effect of Soil Structure Interaction on Seismic Performance of Step Back Building Resting on Sloping Ground |
| 3 | Comparative Study of Frequency for a Slab Panel of an Existing Textile Industry |
| 4 | A REVIEW ON BEHAVIOUR OF SLAB PANEL UNDER DYNAMIC LOAD |
| 5 | Dynamic Analysis of Foundation Supporting Rotary Machine |
| 6 | Study on Effect of Set Back Corner of Plan Shape of Tall Building on Wind Force Coefficient using CFD |
| 7 | Effect of Aerodynamic Modification of Plan Shape of Tall Building on Wind Force Coefficient using CFD |
| 8 | Wind Interference Effect on Tall Building |
| 9 | Behavior Study of Industrial Building under Dynamic Load |
| 10 | Dynamic Analysis of Composite Structural System for Looms Industry |
| 11 | Experimental Study on Flexural Element using Bamboo as Reinforcement |
| 12 | Effect of Temperature on Wind Forces on Tall Building using Numerical Approach - Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) |
| 13 | Response of Reformative Effort for Vibration Reduction of Industrial Building |
| 14 | Dynamic Analysis of R.C.C. Frame Structure for Looms Industry |
| 15 | Performance Evaluation of Axially Loaded Element Using Bamboo as Reinforcement |
| 16 | Study on Remedial Measures to Control Machine Induced Vibration of Factory Building |
| 17 | Study on Bamboo as Reinforcement in Cement Concrete |
| 18 | Performance Evaluation of Industrial Building subjected to Dynamic Loading |
| 19 | Dynamic Analysis Of Structure For Looms Industry - A Parametric Study |
| International Conference | |
| 1 | Published Paper on “Numerical Evaluation of Wind Pressure on Surfaces of Bluff Body” in International Journal of Engineering Research and Application (IJERA) in Vol. 2, Issue 1,Jan-Feb 2012, pp.740-746. |
| 2 | Published Paper on “Effect Of Geometric Plan Configuration Of Tall Building On Wind Force Coefficient Using CFD” in International Journal of Advanced Engineering Research and Studies in Vol. I, Issue II, January-March, 2012/127-130. |
| 3 | Paper to be published on “A Wind Tunnel Experiment for Evaluation of Wind Pressure on Surfaces of Bluff Body” in International Journal of Applied Engineering Research in Volume 7, Number 3 (2012) pp. 293-301 |
| 4 | Published paper on “Dynamic Analysis and Performance of Tall Stack Like Structure” at 2nd International Conference on Current Trends in Technology organized by Institute of Technology, Nirma University, Ahmedabad during 8th – 10th December, 2011. |
| 5 | Published paper on “Wind Analysis of Tall Stack Like Structure” at International Conference on Recent Trends in Transportation, Environmental and Civil Engineering (TECE – 2011) organized by Association of Civil and Environmental Engineers (ACEE) and hosted by Reva Institute of Technology and Management, Bangalore during 14th – 15th September, 2011. |
| 6 | Published paper on “Structural Improvement of Existing Liquid Retaining Structure Resting On Ground” at ACSGE, BITS Pilani, India during 25th – 27th October, 2009. |
| National Conference | |
| 1 | Paper presented on “Wind Analysis of Tall Structure using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)” at National Conference on “Advances in Steel Structure” organized by Applied Mechanics Department, SVNIT, Surat during 25th – 26th November, 2011. |
| 2 | Presented paper on “Structural Steel Design of Sign Board Structure” at National Conference on “Advances in Steel Structure” under TEQIP organized by Applied Mechanics Department, SVNIT, Surat during 8th – 9th June, 2007. |
Expert Lectures Delivered
| 1 | Delivered an Expert Talk on "Practical Aspects in Structural Design" for the Students of Civil Engineering organized by Dr. S. & S. S. Gandhy Government Engineering College, Surat. |
| 2 | Delivered an Expert Talk in Short Term Training Programme - Recent Advances in Civil and Structural Engineering (RACSE - 2019) organized by Dr. S. & S. S. Gandhy Government Engineering College, Surat. |
| 3 | Delivered an Expert Lecture on "Application of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) in Civil Engineering" at CKPCET, Surat. |
| 4 | Delivered an Expert Lecture on "Computer Aided Modelling and Designing of Structures" at GIDC Degree Engineering College, Navsari. |
| 5 | Delivered an Expert Talk in Short Term Training Programme - Advances in Civil Engineering for Global Sustainability (ACEGS - 2019) organized by Dr. S. & S. S. Gandhy Government Engineering College, Surat. |
| 6 | Delivered Keynote Address at 1st National Conference on "Emerging Research and Innovations in Civil Engineering (ERICE 2019) organized by Civil Engineering Department, Dr. S. & S. S. Gandhy Government Engineering College, Surat. |
| 7 | Performed Duty as Key Note Speaker at the Workshop organized by Bhagwan Mahavir College of Engg. & Tech., Surat. |
| 8 | Delivered an Expert Talk on "Fundamentals of Structural Engineering, Design and Practice from Field Perspective" at FETR, Bardoli. |
| 9 | Delivered an Expert Lecture on “Design of Earthquake Resistant Load Bearing Structure” at Short Course under the banner of NPCBAERM at Faculty of Architecture, SCET, Surat. |
Achievements / Awards
| 1 | Performed Duty as Master Trainer for All Three AICTE-UKIERI L&M Workshops at DAV Institute of Engineering & Technology, Jalandhar, Punjab. |
| 2 | Appointed as Coordinator for Lecture & Seminar - Knowledge Fest Committee at Institute of Civil Engineers & Architects, Surat. |
| 3 | Appointed as Core Committee Member (Honarary) for Vishwakarm Yojana Project, Gujarat Technological University, Chandkheda, Ahmedabad. |
| 4 | Certificate of Level 5 in Management and Leadership on Successful Completion of AICTE-UKIERI "Technical Leadership Development Programme". Certificate is provided by Charter Institute of Management, London, UK. |
| 5 | Contributed as an Expert to Opine on SWOT Analysis, Vision and Mission Statement of Dr. S. & S. S. Gandhy College of Engg. & Tech., Surat. |
| 6 | Delivered an Expert Talk on Vibration Isolation System at ICEA - Surat. |
| 7 | Member of Review Committee of 1st National Conference on "Emerging Research and Innovations in Civil Engineering (ERICE 2019)" |
| 8 | Appointed as Member of Technical Advisory Committee for Establishing Structural Stability of the Structure at Surat Heritage Castle. |
| 9 | Delivered an Expert Lecture on “Design of Earthquake Resistant Load Bearing Structure” at Short Course under the banner of NPCBAERM at Faculty of Architecture, SCET, Surat. |
| 10 | Provided Service as Member of Building Committee at VNSGU, Surat. |
| 11 | Merit Medal – Institute of Engineers (Surat Chapter) for securing 1st Rank in M.E. (Civil) in the specialization of Structural Engineering |
Administrative Duties
| 1 | Head of Civil Engineering Department |
| 2 | Convener of Consultancy Cell |
| 3 | Head of Civil Engineering Department |
| 4 | Convener for Infrastructural Planning and Development Committee |
| 5 | Co-Convener for Infrastructural Planning and Development Committee |
| 6 | Co-Coordinator of Blood Donation, Thelesemia and NSS |
| 7 | Organizing and Participating in Academic Tours for Students. |
| 8 | Arranging Field Visits and Industrial Visits for Students |
| 9 | Involved in Laboratory Development |
| 10 | Co-Ordinator for Time-Table Preparation of the Department |
| 11 | Performed Duty as “Head of Department” of Civil Engineering Department at Shree SwamiAtmanand Saraswati Institute of Technology, Varachha Road, Surat during October 2009 to Feb 2011. |
| 12 | Performed Duty as “Estate Committee Coordinator” at Shree Swami Atmanand SaraswatiInstitute of Technology, Varachha Road, Surat. |
| 13 | Performed Duty as “Canteen Committee Coordinator” at Shree Swami Atmanand Saraswati Institute of Technology, Varachha Road, Surat. |
Membership of Professional Bodies
| 1 | Associate Life Member of Institute of Civil Engineers and Architects |
| 2 | Life Member for Indian Society for Wind Engineering (Membership No. : LM 557) |
| 3 | Life Membership in Indian Society for Technical Education (Membership No. : LM 49120) |
Workshop / Seminar / STTP
| 1 | “Earthquake Resistant Structures” organized by Applied Mechanics Department of SVNIT, Suraton 11th September, 2010. |
| 2 | “Geotechnical Investigations and Case Studies” organized by Indian Geotechnical Society, SuratChapter & Applied Mechanics Department of SVNIT, Surat on 5th June, 2010 |
| 3 | “Carbon Credit : Trading and It’s Prospects” organized by Civil Engineering Department andTIFACCORE at SCET, Surat on 29th March, 2008. |
| 4 | “Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for Engineers” organized by the Department ofMechanical Engineering at SVNIT, Surat during 1st – 5th February, 20 |
| 5 | “Geotechnology for Infrastructure Development” organized by Applied Mechanics Department atSVNIT, Surat during 4th – 8th January, 2010 |
| 6 | “Design of Steel Structure Using (revised) IS: 800-2007” organized by Applied MechanicsDepartment at SVNIT, Surat during 19th – 23rd January, 2009. |
| 7 | “Architecture for Earthquake Resistance of Building” organized by Architecture Department atSCET, Surat during 27th November to 1st December, 2006 |
| 8 | “Applied Instrumentation” organized by Department of Instrumentation and Control Engineeringat SCET, Surat during 19th – 24th June, 2006 |
Participation in Other Activities
| 1 | Faculty Coordinator in Technical Event of Civil Engineering Department in KSHITIJ |
| 2 | Guiding students for model presentation, paper presentation etc. for participating in tech-festivalof various institutions. |