REPORT OF TERZAGHI EXPERT LECTURE ON

NAVIGATING CHALLENGING GROUND CONDITIONS IN COASTAL ANDHRA PRADESH

(Tuesday, 3^rd October 2023)

The Department of Civil Engineering, V R Siddhartha Engineering College has successfully organized an Expert Talk on “NAVIGATING CHALLENGING GROUND CONDITIONS IN COASTAL ANDHRA PRADESH” on 3rd October 2023 in association with IGS VR Siddhartha Engineering College Student Chapter. Dr. N R Krishnamurthy, currently serving as the Professor of the Civil Engineering Department at Velagapudi Ramakrishna Siddhartha Engineering College, Vijayawada, embodies a legacy of knowledge and expertise. The session was hosted by Dr. Rama Vara Prasad Chavali, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, VRSEC. The lecture delved into several critical foundation construction challenges encountered in the region, shedding light on the complexities faced by engineers and builders. Out of a total of 35 participants from VRSEC, a significant number actively engaged in the lecture. Following the lecture, Professor NRK Murthy received a felicitation from Dr. V Mallikarjuna, the Associate Professor, and In charge Head of the Department of Civil Engineering at VRSEC. The session concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Rama Vara Prasad Chavali.