The Department of Civil Engineering at Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU), Rajouri organised an informative technical lecture on “Rockfall Hazard Analysis, Design and Performance Assessment of Rockfall Protection Embankments.”
The session was delivered by Dr Riya Bhowmik, Assistant Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology Jammu, who attended as the resource person. She is well known for her work in geotechnical engineering, especially in areas like landslide risk, rockfall protection, and infrastructure safety in Himalayan regions. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Focus on Safety in Mountain Regions
The programme began with a welcome address by Er Vaseem Ahmed Shahnaz, Head of the Civil Engineering Department. He explained the importance of the topic, particularly for areas like Jammu and Kashmir where rockfalls and landslides are common.
He also thanked Vice Chancellor Prof Javaid Iqbal and Registrar Abhishek Sharma (IAS) for their continued support in improving academic facilities, including modern smart classrooms. He appreciated Dr Shahid Ul Islam for organising the lecture.
Key Highlights of the Lecture
During the session, Dr Bhowmik shared practical knowledge and research insights on:
- Methods to assess rockfall hazards
- Design techniques for protection embankments
- Ways to evaluate their performance
- Importance of combining field studies, lab tests, and modelling
She stressed that modern engineering solutions must be sustainable and suited to the unique challenges of hilly areas.
Active Participation and Discussion
The lecture saw strong participation from faculty members, research scholars, and students. The audience actively engaged with the speaker through questions and discussions, making the session interactive and useful.
Conclusion
The event ended with a vote of thanks to the speaker and organisers. Overall, the lecture proved highly beneficial, helping participants gain deeper understanding of geotechnical challenges and innovative solutions for safer infrastructure in mountainous regions.
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