The Department of Civil Engineering at Bishop Jerome Institute (School of Engineering, Architecture & Management), Kollam, is organizing an insightful online expert session titled "From Soil to Structure: Understanding the Path from Site Investigation to Foundation Design".

This interactive session is conducted as part of the Project Based Course – Foundation Engineering to bridge academic learning with practical engineering applications.

Event Details

  • Event Title: From Soil to Structure: Understanding the Path from Site Investigation to Foundation Design

  • Resource Person: Dr. Jaya V (Retired Professor & Head, Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering Trivandrum; Chief Geotechnical Consultant, Smrithy Construction Solutions)

  • Date: Tuesday, 29 September 2026

  • Time: 11:30 AM

  • Venue / Location: Room No. 306

  • Mode of Event: Online Session

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

Key Takeaways from the Session

During the session, participants will gain practical perspectives on:

  1. Site Investigation Techniques: Understanding ground conditions, soil sampling methods, and field testing before starting any construction project.

  2. Soil Mechanics to Structural Design: Translating geotechnical field data into actionable parameters for foundation engineering.

  3. Foundation Selection & Safety: Principles behind choosing shallow vs. deep foundations based on site-specific soil profiles.

  4. Real-world Industry Insights: Practical solutions and field experiences shared by chief geotechnical consultant Dr. Jaya V.

About the Speaker

Dr. Jaya V is a distinguished academician and geotechnical expert. She served as Professor and Head of the Department of Civil Engineering at the College of Engineering Trivandrum (CET). Currently, she works as the Chief Geotechnical Consultant at Smrithy Construction Solutions, bringing decades of field and research expertise to engineering students.

Who Should Attend?

This session is particularly beneficial for Civil Engineering students, research scholars, and faculty members who want to deepen their understanding of soil behavior and foundation design practices.