The Department of Civil Engineering organized a CPD seminar on “Finite Element Method: A Modern Tool for Structural Analysis in Civil Engineering” on May 15, 2025. The HoD of Civil Engineering, Dr. Hassan Ashraf, welcomed the guest speaker, Engr. Dr. Zahid Shabir, who serves as the Director NDC, AMC. Dr. Shabbir holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Delft University of Technology, Netherlands in 2012. He has authored 10 research publications in the high-impact factor Journals.
The guest speaker emphasized the importance of finite element methods across various fields, particularly in civil engineering. He illustrated his points with a real-world example of a truss beam and presented guidelines regarding the advance method's applications and recent developments in the field. He also discussed commonly used FEM software such as Abaqus, ANSYS, and SAP2000, highlighting their roles in structural analysis and design.
Students actively participated by asking the guest speaker questions, leading to an engaging discussion. At the end of the session, the Chairman, Civil Engineering, Dr. Adnan Nawaz, presented a CUI Wah souvenir to the guest speaker as a token of appreciation along with a vote of thanks.
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The Department of Civil Engineering organized a CPD seminar on “Contemporary Strategies for the Restoration and Preservation of National Heritage” on February 20, 2025. The HoD of Civil Engineering, CUI Wah Campus, welcomed the guest speaker Prof. Dr. Anwar Khitab who serves as the Dean and HoD of the Civil Engineering Department at Mirpur University of Science and Technology (MUST) in Mirpur, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Pakistan. Dr. Khitab holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from INSA Toulouse - Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Toulouse, France, which he completed in 2005. He has authored over 139 publications in the field.
The guest speaker presented the restoration work done on significant heritage sites in Pakistan, focusing on the materials used in their construction and evaluating their structural strength. His study covered key historical landmarks, including Rohtas Fort in Jehlum, Baghsar Fort and Ramkot Fort in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and the Katas Raj Temple. By examining the composition of building materials such as stone, brick, and mortar, he aimed to understand their durability and preservation needs. Additionally, various techniques, including material testing and structural analysis, were employed to determine the strength of these historical structures, ensuring their long-term conservation and resilience against environmental and human-induced damage.
Students actively participated by asking the guest speaker questions, leading to an engaging discussion. At the end of the session, the Chairman, Civil Engineering Department, Dr. Adnan Nawaz presented a souvenir to the guest speaker as a token of appreciation with a vote of thanks.
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The Department of Civil Engineering organized a CPD seminar on "Modeling and Analyzing Rut Depth in Asphalt Mixtures for Sustainable Road Performance", on December 12, 2024. The HoD Civil Engineering, Dr. Hassan Ashraf welcomed the guest speaker, Engr. Dr. Sabahat Hussain, Assistant Professor/Chairperson, Civil Engineering Department, HITEC Taxila. Dr. Sabahat is holding PhD degree in Transportation Engineering from UET Taxila. He has more than 10 years of Teaching & Research experience in academia. His main research interests are pavement materials analysis and design.
The guest speaker focused on the issue of premature road failures in Pakistan, specifically focusing on the rutting phenomenon. Rutting, characterized by the deformation or depression of pavement surfaces under repeated traffic loads, was identified as a critical factor contributing to the deterioration of road infrastructure. The seminar emphasized the significant financial losses incurred due to increased maintenance and rehabilitation costs. Additionally, it highlighted the broader implications of rutting on the energy sector, including the heightened fuel consumption caused by inefficient road conditions, which exacerbates the ongoing energy crisis in the country. At the end the Chairperson, Department of Civil Engineering (CUI), Dr. Adnan Nawaz presented the souvenir to the guest speaker with a vote of thanks.
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The Department of Mechanical Engineering (DME) in collaboration with ASME CUI Wah arranged the first CPD activity of semester Fall 2021 duly approved by Pakistan Engineering Council titled “Aesthetics and Ergonomic in Design” on November 3, 2021. Engr. Fowad Iqbal from SADA National University of Science & Technology (NUST) was the guest speaker who attained BS in Mechanical Engineering from GIK Institute and MS in Industrial Design from Sweden, followed by excellent professional experience of product design for IKEA, ITAB, CombiQ, Volvo, EFG Furnitures and VASTANHEM Sweden Limited. He enlightened students with his knowledge, experience and also briefed students about the importance of Aesthetics and Ergonomics in industrial designing as this is a vital approach for design engineers. Faculty and students from DME thanked the guest speaker and HoD Mechanical Engineering for arranging such an interactive and applied session. Campus Director, Prof. Muhammad Abid, T.I., presented souvenir to the guest speaker.
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Department of Mechanical Engineering arranged CPD activity approved by PEC on “Plastic Pollution and Development Green Composites” for DME students in collaboration with Dr. Atta ur Rehman Shah from HITEC University Taxila Cantt on May 3, 2019
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