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Induction Programme
Teachers' Day Celebration Introduction of New Syllabus
Newsletter
Issue 2, 8th November 2010
Induction Programme
Teachers' Day Celebration
A competition "Mix Design of Concrete Grade 50" on 11th October, 2010 at Narula Institute of Technology is conducted.
Participants were asked to design and make concrete cubes of grade 50 or above. Soumya Mukherjee and Group of Narula Institute of Technology were awarded the 2nd position in the competition.
Contest
CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, NARULA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, 81 NILGUNJ ROAD, AGARPARA, KOLKATA - 700109
EDITOR: SAMARESH PAN (VISITING FACULTY) The students of 2010-2014 batch is welcomed by the
senior students of the Civil Engineering Department. The faculty member members are also present in the
programme. Prof, Jagadis Chandra Guha, Head of the Civil Department encouraged the new members to explore innovative ideas.
• Sumantra Kundu and Swarup Sikder secured 2nd Position in the Intra College Quiz Competition.
• The Football Team of Civil Department reached the Semi-final of the Intra College Football Tournament.
Achievements and News
Contest
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Introduction of New Syllabus 4
West Bengal University of Technology introduced new syllabus for students of the 2010-2014 Batch.
There were a significant change in the course curriculum.
Only the syllabus for first year is available. The modification of course structure and curriculum is aimed at the overall development of a graduate engineers specially leadership
and management skills.The students of Civil Engineering Department celebrated the Teachers' Day on 6th September 2010 in presence of
all the teaching and non-teaching faculties of the civildepartments.
A short Cultural Programme is organized as a part of the celebration.
• The team of Civil Engineering Department secured 3rd Position in the Intra College Debate Competition.
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Tallest BuildingsCIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, NARULA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, 81 NILGUNJ ROAD, AGARPARA, KOLKATA - 700109
Top 5 Tallest Buildings in the World
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Newsletter, Issue 2, 8th November 2010
This shouldn’t affect those with a fear of heights, but just in case, proceed with caution.
1. Burj Khalifa: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Burj Khalifa, previously known as the Burj Dubai, is the tallest building in the world, rising to a ridiculous 2,723 feet high with 163 floors. It took five years to build, and was completed in 2009 in Dubai’s main business district.
2. Taipei 101: Taipei, Taiwan
With 5 floors underground and 101 above, the Taipei 101 rises to a grand total of 1,669 feet. It’s also the largest environmentally conscious skyscraper in the world, and is often where Taiwan launches its
fireworks during national celebrations.
3. Shanghai World Financial Center: Shanghai, China
Made up of office space, hotels, and observation decks with a shopping mall on the ground floor, the Shanghai World Financial Center reached its full height at 1,614 feet in 2007. It has 101 floors and the world’s highest observation deck at 1,555 feet above ground.
4. International Commerce Centre: Hong Kong, China
The International Commerce Centre is a 1,588 feet tall skyscraper with a total of 118 floors. It was completed in 2010 and stands as the tallest building in Hong Kong.
5. Petronas Towers: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Also known as the Petronas Twin Towers, these twin skyscrapers are tied as the two number seven tallest buildings in the world. They used to hold the coveted spot at number one in 1998, but in 2004 they were surpassed. They are however still the tallest twin buildings in the world, coming in at 1,483 feet high and 88 floors.
Burj Khalifa, Dubai
Taipei 101, Taipei
Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur
