IGS Student Chapter at Sasi Institute of Technology & Engineering with around 83 student members was inaugurated by Dr.M.Rama Rao, Secretary,IGS Guntur Chapter & Professor & HoD,Civil Engg, SITE, at 9: 30 A M, on 23rd August, 2023.

A Guest Lecture on “Application of geosynthetics and Natural fibres in reinforced soil walls and slopes” by Mr. P. Thrimurti Raju, Managing Partner, Sreecoir Industries, Tadepalligudem delivered from 10:00 A M to 11: 00 A M. The speaker was explained the installation scheme, sequence of filling and cell assembly of Geocell Mattresses, Reinforced soil Slopes using Geocomposite, and Erosion control by coir.

After finishing the Guest lecture Students were attended Field visit to Sreecoir Industries, Tadepalligudem. There student members were observed various types of coir fibres and Mr. P. Thrimurti Raju explained the manufacturing process and uses of coir fibres in erosion control of soil