HONESTY AND POLITENESS

Suraj Shah

Civil Engineer, Gulmi

“Ham yar hea tumarea dildar hea tumahre ham sea milakaro ’’ was playing in a slow speed tractor in the road of Gulmi- Majua which is haunted by Brahmin shopkeepers.

I was taking rest at the one side of hotel for hour ordering 2 cup tea of rupees 20 per each. Then, suddenly one middle aged person entered in to hotel, he was frustrated and his eyes were red. I asked him what happened as I was in the process of connecting with local people.

He took little time to say word as he was about to wear woolen cap as waves of winter were becoming amplified, I was looking to him constantly and he finally answered that one person talk to him very rudely in mass of people with rude behavior .I was curious about the exact reason but he was not in the mood to talk so I made a mind to open Facebook. Then he ordered 1 cup of tea and half plate chow- mein and seemed to be little bit cool .He suddenly asked “Sir, where is your home ?” And I replied that I’m from this and that place and I work here and there. Then the scenario came to action mania when he came close to me and I ask his name and he was Mr. Purna kumar darlami, a local bus driver. He said that he had gone to his boss house as his pickup van was went to reserve for 1 week but unfortunately vehicle was unable to do so due to technical defect. And boss said that look prune I speak straight and honest and you people don’t care about other property only come with problem in vehicle, you ****** and your mind is not in driving .only think of salary not of profit to me .from today you are fired from and listen that your health is like of old people and u can’t do anything in a life and get some lesson to drive at least, you **** ruined my expensive vehicle get lost from my front and never talk to me from today. I was fired after those words and I didn’t ask for remaining salary………..

Then he added I never say no to him for work and I accept that was little bit less experienced but he didn’t remember and talk to me in such rudeness and vulgar way and at least he could told those words in polite manner so I am disturbed sir. And he made a sign of 1 glass local wine for hotel owner and made a shot….. And he went to his house through walk as I was looking to him for while ….

Then I was compelled to think if that boss had talked or said that words in polite manner like…I used to and still assume that words can be spoken in polite manner, it is not compulsion to talk in rude manner to say honest words or honest topic .politeness can alter your thinking by 180degree so why not to choose politeness while taking or confronting other even we are consoling other or telling true words…….

I always assume that Politeness is the flower of humanity and in fact it is….

My guru  has  always proved to me that words can be played well as you like then why not play in soft manner . We can give suggestion to anybody but in indirect manner in a polite way, that very person will understand the feeling of your order or words sentiment but if you insist him\her in a rude way he may deflect from your intention and feel as insult  however you were talking  or honest  …….

Everybody in this very world has own type of prestige and assumes or desire that people should talk to him in polite manner…..

If your politeness doesn’t hurt anybody feeling then why shouldn’t we apply?

But every time we can’t please all people in all time however honesty and politeness are different parts ……………..

ACM INSTITUTE: TALENT HUNT 2018

ACM Institute announce " TALENT HUNT 2018 " !!
This FEBRUARY, we will be seeking talents from different colleges in different categories. It will be an amazing platform to showcase your talents among the enthusiastic students who are attached with ACM Network. Also, the best ones will be awarded with gifts and prizes.

Categories 

1) Software skills

• Imagined Plan of Building or any Structure
• 3D Sketches of the same Plan

2) Video Presentation

• Any presentation on any topics    or
• Any Recorded Video on any topics 

3) Writing Competition

• Article/Essay on Engineering Topics

Conditions

1) Software Skills

• You must use AutoCAD for drawing plan of a building. 
• AutoCAD or Sketchup can be used for 3D Designs
• There is no limitation on story or area. Just be creative.
• You should submit the plan of structure before you start its 3D Work.
• Plan shoudl be submitted by 9th FEB and 3D should be submitted by 15th FEB.  

2) Video presentation 

• Presentation can be on any topics ( Engineering are preferred ) 
• Either your face or your voice must be there on the video. 
• Class presentation or live presentation which are already on YouTube are eligible.
• Your presentation must be complete. (no time limit) 
• Presentation can be done by screen record in laptop or mobiles.
• Recorded video can be on any topic of any length with normal quality. 
• If you don't have your own uploading platform, you can mail us at acmsow@gmai.com.

3) Writing Competition 

• The articles and essays strictly should be on civil engineering topics.
• The priority topics includes following: 

1. Civil Engineering Structures/mega-structures  
2. About Civil Engineering 
3. Disaster Risk Reduction 
4. Pollution/Solid Waste Management/Sewage Management 
5. Earthquake and related aspects 
6. Or any engineering topics 

• Essay/Article Should be more than 300 words long.
• It should be in your own words, copying is strictly prohibited.
• It should be submitted in PDF with proper formatting.

*You can participate in all 3 competition. 

Awards

• All the winners will be announced in A common MAN Page.
• He/She will be given opportunity in next ACM Institute programs as a presenter/co-ordinator.
• All the winners will get  a book, stationary materials and recharge card (Rs. 100) 

What is Project Appraisal ?

It is a detail, systematic and comprehensive review of the economic, financial, social, technical, environmental and other aspects which are related to the project to determine whether the designed plan meets the objectives.

Following methods are used for economic and financial review : 

Read Also: WHAT IS DPR ? 

What is DPR ?

DPR stands for Detail Project Report in engineering. Detail Project Report is a complete document for project planning, decision making, approval and investment. It is considered as a base document for planning and implementing the project.

Objectives of DPR 

• To understand about the project in detail and assure that it can perform with reliable quality within optimum cost.
• To study whether the projects are site specific or not.
• To understand the importance of optimization of the schemes, detail cost estimate, payback period and return on investment. 
• To understand methodology of project appraisal 

Contents of DPR

1) Brief Description of the project 

• Name
• District/town
• Location: latitude, Longitude
• Area, Density, Population, boundaries
• Climatic conditions
• Status of development: road, electricity, communication access etc.
• Socio-economic status 
• Stakeholders and agencies involved 

2) Detail Cost Estimate 

• Equipment Costs 
• Raw materials and processing
• Man Power Cost
• Duties, Tax and travel cost 
• Project Management and supervision cost

3) Benefit Analysis

• Investment methodologies and criteria
• Analysis of Returns (IRR, BCW, NPW etc.) 
• Socio-economic benefits 

4) Planning of project 

• Process of Tendering 
• Project management process
• Resource management and procurement procedures 
• Project appraisal procedure 
• Environment guidelines 

So, these are the major things that are included in a DPR. Data are collected from different sources to perform analysis and make a report. It is done especially in large project to understand the project in details. It mainly helps in identifying risks, helps in cost & resource management and ultimately help in driving the project within the schedule with greatest control. 

Metacentre and Metacentric Height

The metacenter may be defined as a point about which a floating body starts oscillating, when a given a small angular displacement. It is denoted by M.

The metacentric height is the distance between the center of gravity (G) of the floating body and the metacentre (M).

IDEAS for EARTHQUAKE MODELS

You can make models on the following topics:

1) PRESENTING SOFT STORY BUILDINGS

- Use of glasses on first story, shutter, no infill wall etc.
- Showing the cantilever house models

2) RETROFITTING TECHNIQUES

-All the retrofitting techniques are in the following chart:

- All the above techniques can be shown with the help of Thermocoat and Wires.

- Study in all the topics in detail so that u can explain properly though the model is not very good

3) HERITAGE ANALYSIS 

- Model presentation of different heritages like Dharahara, Nyatapole, Durbar Squares etc.
- Research on the foundation, mortar used, and the comparison of two heritages
( Eg. Dharahara Vs Nyatapole )
- Simple Thermocoat model with SAP model analysis is highly appreciated

4) RESEARCHED BASED TOPICS 

- Soil test results of different places of Kathmandu
( Use spring to show different rates of vibration at different soil )


- Why soil test is important for High rise building ?

5) SOME FAMILIAR TOPICS 

- Damping 

• Use of rubber pads on the base of model
• Use of bamboo under the model ( Village practices )
• Use of mass damper at the top of steel frame esp in high rise building (see fig) 

- Use of reinforcement 

• Steel reinforcement ( Use rods)
• Bamboo reinforcement ( Use bamboo and mud/cement)
• Wood reinforcement ( Use bamboo and mud)

- Showing building parts and its significance during earthquake 

• Foundation and types
• Bands used on wall ( Plinth, Sill, Lintel, Corner protecting, Roof, Gable etc.)
• Uses of different roofs
• Types of walls

 - Liquefaction

• Use of sand and water to demonstrate the liquefaction 
• Present model on Sinkhole formation similarly 

- Other 

• Wave propagation 
• Water tanks on the top of building or underground ( Model with analysis)
• Simple earthquake resistant building with municipal map presentation 

6) RECONSTRUCTION MODELS PRESCRIBED BY GOVERNMENT 

In this topic, you can make 2-3 models of the houses  like 

- Stone masonry in Mud mortar ( 1 Story)

- Brick/Cement masonry in mud mortar ( 1 Story ) 

- Stone masonry in Cement mortar ( 2 Story)

( Use thermocoat to make simple models) 

Beside these, you can show the house models by printing in paper.

Description

Required Documents for processing in municipality

Foundation 

Width, Use of materials ,Reinforcement placement and size of reinforcement 

Plinth Band/ Sill Band/ Lintel Band/ Corner Protecting Band/ Roof Band 

Height of band, materials used, reinforcement size and placement 

How bands helps in earthquake ? 

Walls 

Types ( interior and exterior) , Width ( different for multiple stories), Constructional procedures

Roof

Roof joints, Materials used ( woods, steel truss etc.) 

Grab all these information from the following two documents:

1) House model VOLUME I

2) House model VOUME  2 

So, these are few things you can present as a model in earthquake day. There are so many ideas but what I suggest is pick one topic and study in it properly, then only make simple and attractive model.