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Bhattacharyya, Madhusudan
- From the President
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Journal of the Association of Engineers, India, Vol 86, No 1-2 (2016), Pagination: 7-14Abstract
You must have received a copy of our Journal Vol. 85 No. 3 & 4; please feel free to suggest for its betterment. Still we are not in a position to publish it quarterly, principally due to nonavilability of quality papers. Many of you are working in various concerns, so why not forward case studies you are deftly sloving, for publication? Comments on published papers are welcome.Full Text
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Journal of the Association of Engineers, India, Vol 84, No 3-4 (2014), Pagination: 7-17Abstract
After a long halt, I play with pen. What to write about, beginning needs crushing an enormous inertia. I see, its raining, raining like an autumnal occasional shower, but with gusty wind. Why not start with Rain Water Harvesting (RWH), the hot topic of the day at the backdrop of ground water level rapidly going down. This must be arrested, otherwise in not very remote future Kolkata and its suburbs will be another Fathepur Sikri (Agra), so nicely architectured Capital, Mughal Emperor constructed at great cost, but had to abandon it only for the scarcity of water.
- From the President
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Journal of the Association of Engineers, India, Vol 85, No 3-4 (2015), Pagination: 7-14Abstract
By the time this volume of Journal is likely to see the light of the day, the festive season will be over. Therefore I convey my heartiest greetings for shuva Bijoya, Maharam, Dipavali, X-mass to all of you & your families, our wellwishers and patrons. Festive days over, comes the New Year, 2016. A very happy, peaceful and prosperous 2016 is all I pray for all of you.Full Text
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Journal of the Association of Engineers, India, Vol 85, No 1-2 (2015), Pagination: 7-19Abstract
Friends, you must be feeling good that your Association has regularised the publication of the Association's Journal, twice a year as at present and its mass also has gone up. The credit primarily goes to the editor Prof. Dr. Santanu Das; Editorial Board and the Council members could not be belittled with dry and customary thanks.Full Text
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Journal of the Association of Engineers, India, Vol 84, No 1-2 (2014), Pagination: 7-16Abstract
You must be enjoying dreaming of the Spring awash with colours in this scorching summer (if the summer comes, can the spring be far behind?). The trees laugh with glowing green leaves, adore you with various flowers with petals of VIBGYOR hues. We all are obsessed with this time of The year. Don't you desire, our Institution look green also? Join the activities of The Association and generate new horizon of its programmes. The centenary is only four years away. The contribution of all our members is vital for successful Centenary Celebration of this oldest Professional Institute (Engineering) in India.Full Text
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Journal of the Association of Engineers, India, Vol 83, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 7-17Abstract
As you all know, our centenary celebration falls due in 2019. To make the celebration a grand success, active support and co-operation of all our members are solicited. The council of the Association earnestly request your valuable suggestions in this regard.- From the President
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Journal of the Association of Engineers, India, Vol 83, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 5-16Abstract
I wish you all a very happy and prosperous New Year, 2013. Our centenary celebration falls due in 2019. In order to make the celebration a success, whole hearted support and co-operation of all our members, specially younger group, is needed. Your suggestions and advices are solicited by the Council. Probably a dedicated centenary committee may be set up to arrange celebration on the illustrious occasion. Our Assiociation is running 94 now.- From the President
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Journal of the Association of Engineers, India, Vol 83, No 3-4 (2013), Pagination: 7-17Abstract
When this copy of journal reaches you, it will be probably the last week of December, 2013; therefore I take this opportunity to wish all of you a very prosperous, happy and peaceful New Year, 2014.- From the President
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Journal of the Association of Engineers, India, Vol 82, No 3-4 (2012), Pagination: 3-14Abstract
You must have received our Journal Vol. 82, No. 1 & 2, 2012, mostly dispatched by book post and quite a few were also personally collected by the members from AEI office at Salt Lake.
Publication of the Journal and its postage have become very costly due to steep hike in prices of all goods and services. Our membership subscription needs probably a review at the next Special General Meeting.
- And the Angel Speaks
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Journal of the Association of Engineers, India, Vol 82, No 3-4 (2012), Pagination: 56-56Abstract
The 3.5 tonne Angel at the top of Victoria Memorial Hall attracts attention of the tourists from India and abroad. On two occasions in the past, rotary movement of this Angel stopped. The author, a reputed professor at Jadavpur University was instrumental in revitalizing it.- From the President
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Journal of the Association of Engineers, India, Vol 82, No 1-2 (2012), Pagination: 3-9Abstract
I tried to cover the happening at AEI upto the end of last millennium in the last Volume of the Journal. Secretariship was passed onto Er. C. Haldar in 2003 and Dr. N. R. Banerjea was elected to the post of Vice President. The new Secretary, a resident of Salt Lake City, took an effective role in day-to-day activities of the Society. Already three WBSTCE courses namely Construction Supervisor O Level, Construction Supervisor A level and Diploma in Safety Engineering (now nomenclated as Diploma in Industrial Safety) had been started.- From the President
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Journal of the Association of Engineers, India, Vol 81, No 1-4 (2011), Pagination: 16-24Abstract
A simple resolution of the Executive Council adopted at its meeting held on 24.06.2010 and subsequently okayed at the last Annual Gereral Meeting (90th) held on 28.06.2011 highlights two points.
1. The Association's Centenary falls due in 2019 and
2. A precentenary volume of journal be published which may be of help to those running AEI about eight years hence to publish a centenary volume of journal as appropriate to mark One Hundred Years of Existence, twenty eight years under alien foreign domination when naturally the organization, AEI, established to fight against the discriminatory practice meted out to the Indian Engineers as against foreign counterpart, could not expect any recognition of the then Government, no better treated with the change of guard of the country. The reason is not far to seek.
- Wild Thought of an Outdated Engineer
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1 Mech Engg Dept, Jadavpur University, IN
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Journal of the Association of Engineers, India, Vol 80, No 1-4 (2010), Pagination: 38-41Abstract
India is probably one of the very few countries where the whole populace can be classified as millionaires and beggars. Of course there is another class in between who runs the wheels of administration; no wonder, this class is pampered by the rulers.
When business was at its peak, the owners made fortunes without parting any share to the beggars; when there is downturn all the public subsidies, worth the name, go to their relief. What an amazing country ours is! After all big industries are angelic benefactors!
Could a journal published by a leading engineering society of 82 years standing embody articles of a general nature of interest to the society at large? Engineers live not in isolation from the country-men. Even if it is presumed that politics is not their cup of tea, Polity certainly is. In fact, engineers, by the nature of training exposed to during study, develop a logical mindset; they are indispensible for implementation of plans and programmes. This is not so undermine other professionals who are also relevant in polity.
- Life Needs Water, Air and soil for Sustenance. The Three are Nature's Gift to Life.
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Journal of the Association of Engineers, India, Vol 79, No 1-4 (2009), Pagination: 2-2Abstract
The trio are the most valuable treasures; Gold, Diamond and the likes, however valuable they are, are the most insignificant in comparison. Life can go on without them. But without Water, Air & Soil? If one vanishes! Doomsday will fall; all hell on life.- When the Brain is Idle
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Journal of the Association of Engineers, India, Vol 79, No 1-4 (2009), Pagination: 51-53Abstract
When my brain was idle and mind vacant, I chanced to come across a telephone bill. I looked at the bill with philosophical, yet rational mind and realized that I forgot when I had last gone through the printed matter which each bill embodies. So, I stuck upon the idea that those might be printed separately and sent to each subscriber once a year along with the bill for a particular month, say April (similarly any addition/alteration in the print matter may be circulated once) and the monthly bill be presented on paper of 208mm x 148mm size in place of 208mm x 297mm being used at present. The bill may be restructured as shown. I have little doubt that there are mature brains who can do this job much better.- Rainwater Harvesting
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Journal of the Association of Engineers, India, Vol 78, No 1-4 (2008), Pagination: 11-14Abstract
Rainwater Harvesting must be resorted to by humans to take care of fastly Depleting potable water the world over. In the Kolkata metropolis the water table has gone down by 7m to 11m in the last 49 years. According to International Water Management Institute, Colombo, by 2025 all the known sources of freshwater are believed to be exhausted. It is predicted that the next world war will be over water.- The Angel Atop the Victoria Memorial Hall
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1 Mechanical Engineering Department, Jadavpur University, IN
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Journal of the Association of Engineers, India, Vol 77, No 1-4 (2007), Pagination: 1-25Abstract
The Angel atop the Victoria Memorial Hall, Kolkata was enlivened in 1985 and in 2006 under the guidance of the author using indigeneous technology. This time, the revitalization work took so long a period due to the Hi-Tech sabotoge inflicted on to the system and the necessity of opening of two stone pieces from the dome below the 'Kalash' - a job which was inordinately delayed by the Archaelogical Survey of India.Keywords
Angel, Weather Cock, Windvelocity, Lightning, Spot Welding. Mercury Pot, Earthing, Bearings and Housings, Rhythmic Torque, Fatigue Shear, Iron Powder-White Cement-Marble Dust Mix, Chipping, Kerosene, Sludge, Lubrication, Maintenance Schedule, Work Flow Schedule.- NDT in Thermal Power Station: A Glance
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1 Mech Engg Dept., Jadavpur University, IN
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Journal of the Association of Engineers, India, Vol 74, No 1-4 (2004), Pagination: 21-26Abstract
The subject of discussion is vast and the application of NDT is of utmost importance these days when the cost of installation of 1 MW wanders between 4 to 6 crore rupees depending upon the particular nature of the design of the power plants as to size, nature of fuel etc. Thermal power stations in real sense include all power stations excluding the Hydel, Wind and Solar Generating stations. However in conventional sense, nuclear generating plants are exempted from this category.- From the President
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Journal of the Association of Engineers, India, Vol 86, No 3-4 (2016), Pagination: 7-18Abstract
It's Autumn, there is charm in the air. Festive days are not far behind. People are gearing up for the occasion. Durga Puja, Muharams, Kalipuja (the Festival of light). Brothers' Day, Jagatdhatri Puja, X-mas, New year's Day, Netaji's birthday, Republic Day, Saraswati (The Goddess of Learning) Puja etc. -- all these festivals are celebrated in October through January next year when the weather is mostly pleasant. I wish you the best for each and every celebration.Full Text
- Reliability through NDE : A Loud Thinking
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1 Mech Engg Dept, Jadavpur University, IN
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Journal of the Association of Engineers, India, Vol 72, No 1-4 (2002), Pagination: 1-2Abstract
The market is fiercely competitive. Market will accept only quality poduct with lesser cost. Non Destructive Evaluation (NDE) is an efficient tool of quality assurance and if used prudently, can reduce production cost. But what is the Reliability attainable through NDE is a million-dollar question.Keywords
Reliability, Failures, NDE, NDI, Quality, Fracture Mechanics.- Quality Management and Regulatory Frame Work in Technical Education
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1 Mech Engg Dept, Jadavpur University, IN
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Journal of the Association of Engineers, India, Vol 73, No 1-4 (2003), Pagination: 23-25Abstract
Quality of any product or services is fitness for purpose the same is meant to serve. This is probably beyond any controversy. A question peeps in one's mind, "Is fitness dependent on space and time? Do we need always the finest quality?".- An Engineer in Agony
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1 Jadavpur University, IN
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Journal of the Association of Engineers, India, Vol 66, No 1-4 (1992), Pagination: i-ivAbstract
Steels, even today are used as principal materials of engineering construction. Its use can be further economized if some nondestructive method of determining residual stresses on weldment can be found.
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- Technology Management:A Loud Thinking
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1 Mech. Engg. Dept., Jadavpur University, Calcutta-700032, IN
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Journal of the Association of Engineers, India, Vol 68, No 1-4 (1995), Pagination: 1-4Abstract
Technology Management and productivity-increase are inseparable. The author in this paper pinpoints what Technology Management should deal with.
Appropriate Technology Management is what is needed to revitalize industries in the present juncture of time when India has liberalised Import-Restrictions.
- Non-Destructive Testing:An Over-View
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1 Jadavpur University, Calcutta-700 032, IN
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Journal of the Association of Engineers, India, Vol 61, No 1-4 (1986), Pagination: 94-98Abstract
Non-destructive testing, a vital engineering method of significance in modern industries, differs from all tests and measurements which damage or impair the service ability of the components tested.- Productivity:An Engineer's Viewpoint
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1 Mechanical Engineering Department, Jadavpur University, Calcutta-700 032, IN
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Journal of the Association of Engineers, India, Vol 56, No 1-4 (1981), Pagination: 29-35Abstract
All Pay and No Work a? No Pay and All Work are the two extremes co-existing in India like the peaceful (!?) co-existence of unimaginable wealth and extreme poverty.
After 33 years of independence, Indians have been more dependent in all walks of life-education, industry, agriculture (which fortunately the least in quantum).
Education is neither country-based nor work based.
Industries involving more than 60% of total investment in public sector have proved a total (?) fail ire in Indian economy-neither can they produce what is needed in our country, nor have they been able to have their impact felt by the private sector undertakings producing goods of similar nature
Coal being abundant in the country, most of the heavy industries are based on oil, lion's share of which is imported- The oil price-rise every now and then is worsening the economy-as the controlling factor is located outside the country.
The author remembers a simple question posed by an Archbishop
Do you act or react ?
Its meaning was not so significant to the author at the time, who regrets much to have to realise the lucid meaning of the same.
Indian economy does not act. it reacts.
This is the greatest part of the tragedy for an independent nation.
Can Indian economy act ? Do you want it to act or do you desire it to depend wholely and solely on the mercies and vagaries of the foreign nations ?
- Centenary Celebration of the Association of Engineers, India (2018-2019)
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Journal of the Association of Engineers, India, Vol 87, No 3-4 (2017), Pagination: 7-7Abstract
I am happy to announce that "THE ASSOCIATION OF ENGINEERS, INDIA" is organizing their Centenary Celebration during the year 2018-2019. On April 18 2018, the celebration ceremony will commence. In this Centenary year, a souvenir will be brought out, and a number of Seminars, Workshops, etc. will be organized through out the year to mark the occasion.Full Text
- From the President
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Journal of the Association of Engineers, India, Vol 88, No 1-2 (2018), Pagination: 8-13Abstract
Dear Members,
Your institute is going to observe the Centenary Year from the next year in a befitting way. One hundred years of survival of an institution founded by a few national enginers to fight for the causes of Indian Engineers against the discrimination meted out to them by the British Raj is phenomenal. After independence also, our institution got little patronage from our own governments. We acknowledge it is a failure on our part. Nevertheless. The Association of Engineers, India now is a name to reckon with not only in India but abroad also. We have been running different training courses like Advanced Diploma in Safety, Construction Supervisor courses and the students successfully completing the courses have been mainly absorbed in industries in Indian and abroad. Some have become entrepreneurs too.
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- Message from the President
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Journal of the Association of Engineers, India, Vol 88, No 3-4 (2018), Pagination: 6-6Abstract
Dear All,
I am happy to note that "THE ASSOCIATION OF ENGINEERS, INDIA" is organizing its Centenary Celebration during the year 2018-2019. On April 18 2018, Inauguration of the celebration has been done. In this Centenary year, a Seminar on "Challenges and Prospects of Engineering Professionals in India" has also been successfully organised on November 17 2018 at Government College of Engineering and Ceramic Technology, Kolkata. A Souvenir has been brought out during the seminar.
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