Coming up, industry-supported lab at Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College

An industry-supported laboratory will be set up at the Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College (GNDEC) campus, showcasing best practices in structural designing and detailing of reinforced concrete buildings. The college has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tata Steel to establish the unit.

The lab will feature a touch-and-feel facility, demo zones exhibiting rebar production and case studies and offer structural design services to the public.

The collaboration will enable the exchange of expertise, resources, and knowledge between GNDEC and Tata Steel, leading to the development of industry-relevant curriculum, joint research projects, and training programs for professionals.

The MoU was signed by Hemant Bhargava, Tata Steel chief sales manager (North), Pardeep Malhotra, distributor, and Sehijpal Singh, principal.

It aims to promote excellence in engineering education, foster industry-academia collaboration, and help builders select appropriate materials, reducing construction costs while meeting safety provisions outlined in BIS guidelines.

College Dean Research and Consultancy Harvinder Singh said, "The laboratory will also serve as a hub for research and development, providing students and faculty with hands-on experience in cutting-edge technologies and fostering innovation in the field of structural designing."

According to Jagbir Singh, head of the Department of Civil Engineering, the initiative is anticipated to influence the engineering education landscape. It aims to foster stronger industry-academia collaboration while contributing to the development of a skilled, knowledgeable workforce.