PAL

Report & Submission Guidelines

This page provides detailed instructions on how to document, format, and submit reports for the Problem Analysis Laboratory (LPECE-102).

1. Experiment List & Links

Students must complete 6 experiments in sequence. Observations, analysis, treatment strategies, and results must be documented in their reports. Properly captured, numbered, labelled, and captioned photographs/screenshots are required wherever applicable.

Experiment No.	Title	Link
1	Identification and Analysis of Cracks in Buildings	Experiment_1.md
2	Corrosion of RC Components: Observation and Remedial Measures	Experiment_2.md
3	Study of Deflection in Structural Members	Experiment_3.md
4	Settlement of Structures: Causes and Control Measures	Experiment_4.md
5	Structural Health Monitoring and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)	Experiment_5.md
6	Non-Linear Analysis of RC Structural Components using ATENA	Experiment_6.md

2. Report Guidelines

Typed Reports Only: All reports must be typed; handwritten submissions will not be accepted.
Uniform Format: Use a clear and consistent format for all experiments.
Sections to Include:
- Aim
- Objectives
- Theoretical Background
- Procedure (Sample – for reference only)
- Observations & Data Recording (with properly labelled photographs/screenshots)
- Analysis (Sample – for reference only)
- Treatment / Preventive Measures (Sample – for reference only)
- Results (Sample – for reference only)
- Viva Questions (Sample – for reference only)
IS Codes & Case Studies: Include references to relevant IS codes and literature/case studies to support your analysis.
Photographs & Screenshots: Ensure they are properly captured, numbered, labelled, and captioned.

3. Submission Instructions

Reports must be submitted in PDF format.
Use the following file naming convention:
```
Experiment_X_YourName_RollNo.pdf
```
Example: Experiment_1_YuvrajSingh_101.pdf
Submit reports through the designated GitHub repository.
Include any ATENA project files or digital data where applicable.
Maintain a backup copy of all submissions.

4. Important Notes

All content provided in the experiments (procedure, analysis, treatment strategies, results, sample tables) is for reference only. Students should customize based on actual observations from their identified defects.
Students are encouraged to consult relevant IS codes and literature/case studies for accurate analysis.
Safety precautions must be followed while performing inspections or tests.

5. References / Resources

IS Codes related to cracks, corrosion, deflection, settlement, and NDT methods
“Handbook on Repair and Rehabilitation of RCC Buildings” – CPWD, Govt. of India
“Durability of Concrete Structures” – John Bungey
ATENA User Manuals (Červenka Consulting)
Official ATENA tutorials: ATENA Engineering 3D Tutorial PDF
Selected journal papers and case studies on structural health monitoring and failure analysis