Inauguration Day is 29th January, 1999.The inauguration was done at the hands of Eng S. G. Shirke, Managing Director of M/S Siporex. We started with membership of 100 engineers and today we have more than 800 engineers enrolled with us!

The Structural Engineering Profession in India, in real sense, dates back to 1935. But there was no organization in India solely dedicated and devoted to the cause of the Structural Engineering Profession. Many structural engineers felt the need of such an organization, for years.

Involvement of a Structural Engineer

The share of the structural work in a building may be 35 to 60 % from point of view of the cost. But from the point of view of the performance, the share of the structural stability is much much higher. Just as in a human body where the bones and muscles share a great performance value, so also in buildings, the structural frame controls the same task. The Structural Engineer should be given free choice in determining the geometry of the structure. His involvement right from the inception of a project should be valuable. It is therefore appropriate that the Structural Engineer is engaged directly by the private as well as public sector.

Recognition

As stated above, there was no statutory recognition to the profession till early 70s. A need for a professional body of practicing architects and engineers was felt and thus in 1975, the Practicing Engineers, Architects, Town Planners Association was founded. The recognition of the Structural Engineers by Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai ( MCGM ) was accepted in 1977; thanks to the guidance and help we received from the then Director of Engineering, Eng. J. R. Patwardhan. But still a statutory recognition throughout the country is awaited. Engineers' Bill is still pending.

FORMATION OF THE INDIAN SOCIETY OF STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS

On the basis of the prevailing state of the practice mentioned above, a professional body solely dedicated and devoted to the cause of Structural Engineers in India, was needed. The Indian Society of Structural Engineers was therefore founded in response to unique problems plaguing the Structural Engineering Profession for years. The goal of the Society is to enhance the dignity of the profession and to define suitable norms for the professional responsibility and remuneration thereby bringing about brotherhood and unity,among the fraternity.

AIMS & OBJECTS

The Society primarily has aims & objects as follows:

To safeguard and advance the common interests of the Society. To spread around the useful advanced theoretical and practical knowledge and information.

To act as prime representative to the various statutory organizations including State and Central Governments, for the common professional interests of the Society.

To make rules and regulations and take other incidental actions to give affiliations to other like minded organizations.

To modify and / or formulate any other additional aims and objects, as the circumstances demand.

IMPORTANT ISSUES

1. Format of Design Parameters, giving salient features assumed in structural analysis.

2. Methodology for Proof checking of structural design.

3. Methodology of Technical Audit of structural design.

4. Functions & Responsibilities of Structural Engineer.

5. Scrutiny of the current forms of certificates.

OUR INTENTIONS

1. To restore the desired status to the Structural Engineer in construction industry and to create awareness about profession.

2. To define Boundaries of Responsibilities of Structural Engineer, commensurate with remuneration.

3. To get easy registration with Government, Corporations and similar organizations all over India, for our members.

4. To reformulate Certification policies adopted by various authorities, to remove anomalies.

5. To convince all Govt & Semi Govt bodies for directly engaging Structural Engineer for his services.

6. To disseminate information in various fields of Structural Engineering, to all members.

Presentation by RMC READYMIX (INDIA) PVT LTD on ready mixed concrete. (29th January, 1999 )

Presentation by Gujarat Ambuja Cements Ltd. on concrete In New Millenium (9th July 1999).

National Conference on CORROSION CONTROLLED STRUCTURE IN NEW MILLENNIUM (19 - 20th November, 1999)

Presentation on use of stainless steel reinforcement in Structural Concrete by Mr. Ramesh Gopal, General Manager Nickel Development Institute and Secretary Indian Stainless Steel Development Association, New Delhi.(9thJuly 2000)

Presentation by Dr. P. C. Basu on IS 13920-1993 on 29th January, 2001 at the occasion of second anniversary of the Inauguration Day of ISSE. (Coincidentally it happened to be the first presentation immediately after the earthquake disaster in Gujarat which took place on 26th January 2001)About 20 ISSE MEMBERS volunteered Structural Damage Inspection Services to Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, immediately after the earthquake.

Seminar on Micro Piling (11th August,2001)

Refresher Course in Structural Steel Design of duration of Five half Days ( Oct-Nov,2001)

Published highly acclaimed book on Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures For Earthquake Resistance”

Seminar jointly with Institute of Engineers (India-Maha State Centre), Institute of Architects (Brihan Mumbai Centre) on Seismic Assessment and Retrofitting of Buildings on 16th Feb,2002

Detailed Explanatory Lecture on Seismic Design and Detailing of R.C.C. Framed Structures (23rd Feb,2002)

“Brain Storming Session” – full day inter active seminar held on 4th Jan, 2003, on aspects and problems of using Speciality Materials in construction and repairs of structures. This was a novel experiment where manufacturers – user’s views were expressed with full frankness.

One day workshop on “Software Tools for Structural Design of Buildings" on Feb 22, 2003. The Workshop demonstrated use of computer spread sheets as a simple but powerful tool for common structural engineering needs in a design office.

Seminar on “ISO9001-2000 For Design AND Construction Organisation” on 17 May 2003. The seminar not only clarified the process, but also highlighted the necessity of quality control as well as use of certification under ISO

One day workshop on “Structural Audit: Methodology, Guidelines and Related Issues" on Nov 1, 2003. The workshop presented a methodology and guidelines (including model report and forms) for carrying out structural audit. Many important issues and practical difficulties were also discussed.

One day workshop on “Guidance for Effective Use of STAADPro Software" on Mar 6, 2004. The Workshop demonstrated use of STAADPro software for structural modeling, analysis and design with its normal and advanced features.

An evening seminar on "Post Tensioned Slabs" on Oct 8, 2004. The speakers discussed the PT slab system, its applications, advantages, areas of use and aspects of structural design and construction of PT slabs.

One day seminar on “Shear Wall in high rise buildings” on Oct 30, 2004. The speakers explained planning, analysis, design, detailing, intricacies, and importance of shear walls in high rise buildings.

Due to the proper efforts of Pune District Centre of ISSE, the issuing of new structural engineer’s license for region of Pune Municipal Corporation will be subject to the recommendation of PDC.

Managed by The Maharashtra Executor & Trustee Co. Ltd, Bank Of Maharashtra, who are our Managing Trustees.

Technical Activities:

Managed by The Board of Advisory Trustees

ISSE MANAGING COMMITTEE

Shri S.G.Dharmadhikari: ---  President

Shri G.C.Oak: ------------- Vice President

 Shri K.L.Savla:-------- Secretary

 Smt M.M.Nandgaonkar: ----  Treasurer

Shri P.B.Dandekar:------------ Member

Shri J.R.Raval: ------------ Member

 Shri M.V.Sant: ------------ Member

Shri U.V. Dhargalkar:------------ Member

Shri Shantilal Jain: -------- Member

Shri D.S. Joshi: ---------- Member

Shri M.D.Mulay: ---------- Parent Advisor

Shri M.C.Bhide: ----------- Parent Advisor

Shri S.G.Patil: ----------- Parent Advisor

ISSE - PUNE DISTRICT CENTRE MANAGING COMMITTEE

Shri Arun Purandare: ---------- Chairman

Shri Arun Gokhale: ------------ Secretary

Shri Kedar Phadnis: ----------- Joint Secretary

Shri Surinder Suchdeo: -------- Treasurer

Shri J.V.Inamdar: ---------- Member

Shri S.W. Mone: ----------- Member

Shri Bal Kulkarni: ----------- Member

Shri D.V. Hirwe: ------------ Member

Prof S.B. Bonde: ------------Member

Shri Dhairyasheel Khairepatil: -- Member

Dr. D.A. Inamdar: ----------- Member

Shri C.E.Godse: ---------------Past Chairman

Shri Y.S.Sane: --------------- Parent Adviser

Shri V.S.Kanitkar: ------------ Parent Adviser

Our quarterly journal " Structural Engineering" is published in months of January, April, July, October. It consists of 24 pages plus 4 four coloured pages. It is like house journal and meant for private circulation only, mainly to our members and the circulation size is about 800

Charges for advertisements in each issue (W. E. F.  01-04-06) :

a) For full inside of front cover page: Rs 8,000/-

b) For full inside of back cover page: Rs 7,000/-

c) For full outside of back cover page: Rs 9,000/-

d) Inside full page (B/W): Rs 4,500/-

e) Inside half page (B/W): Rs 2,500/-

EDITORIAL BOARD of the journal:

Shri G.C.OAK: (EDITOR)

Shri S.G.DHARMADHIKARI

Shri SHANTILAL JAIN

B] PUBLICATIONS FOR SALE

1.Proceedings of National Conference on

   Corrosion Controlled Structures in New Millenium  ----------------- Rs 400/-

2.Course Material of "Refresher Course in Structural Steel Design" ---- Rs 200/-

3.Book of "Design of R.C.C. Structures for Earthquake Resistance" --- Rs 750/-

4.Course Material of Workshop & Seminar on Seismic Design ------- Rs 150/-

5.Proceedings of One Day Course of ISO-9001 --------------------- Rs 150/-

6. Course Material of Workshop & Seminar on

    Software Tools for Structural Design with CD ---------------------- Rs 500/-

7. Course Material of Workshop & Seminar on Structural Audit ------ Rs 150/-

8. Manual for Professional Services by Structural Design Consultant -- Rs 150/-

9. Course Material of Workshop & Seminar on

    Shear Walls in High Rise Buildings  -------------------------------- Rs 150/-

10. Seminar Papers of " Innovative Repair Materials / chemicals ------ Rs 200/-