Bishop Jerome Institute, Kollam – The Department of Civil Engineering is proud to announce an interactive Expert Talk titled "Effect of Wind on Structures – Wind Tunnel Approach", focusing on cutting-edge engineering methodologies that ensure structural safety and resilience against atmospheric forces.

Event Highlights & Key Takeaways

This specialized talk aims to bridge the gap between academic theory and practical engineering applications. Key topics to be addressed during the session include:

  1. Wind Engineering in Practice: Understanding real-world aerodynamics and structural behavior under wind loads.

  2. Wind Tunnel Testing & Applications: Exploring experimental methodologies used to simulate and analyze structural responses.

  3. Towards Safer and Resilient Structures: Innovative solutions to build resilient infrastructure capable of withstanding extreme weather conditions.

About the Speaker

The session will be delivered by Er. Tom George, Senior Project Manager at Windtech Consultants.

Er. Tom George brings a wealth of expertise and academic rigor to the table, holding an M.Tech in Structural Dynamics from the prestigious IIT Roorkee and a B.Tech in Civil Engineering from TKM College of Engineering.

Event Details

  • Date: Tuesday, 8 September 2026

  • Time: 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM

  • Venue: Room No. 306, Bishop Jerome Institute, Fatima College Road, Kollam

  • Organized By: Department of Civil Engineering, Bishop Jerome Institute, Kollam