The Civil Engineering Department, Nirma University organized an expert lecture on “Modelling, Analysis and Design of Raft Foundation for Tall Buildings” for B.Tech Semester VI and M.Tech students.
The session was delivered by Mr. Hardik Raval from HK Raval Engineers.
The lecture provided students with valuable practical exposure to:
Modelling and analysis of raft foundations
Design and detailing considerations for tall buildings
Use of industry-standard software such as ETABS and SAFE
Validation of analytical results through practical engineering approaches
The session was highly interactive, with students actively engaging in discussions and gaining deeper insights into real-world structural design practices.
Such expert interactions play a crucial role in bridging the gap between theoretical concepts and professional applications.
The department sincerely thanks Mr. Hardik Raval for sharing his expertise and enriching the learning experience of the students.
📸 Glimpses from the expert lecture are attached.
