 The
Hyderabad chapter of ISAMPE was formally inaugurated on 29th June
2001. The function was presided by Dr.P.S.Nair, President, ISAMPE,
Dr.B.R.Somashekar, Director, ISAMPE Executive Board, Shri.Prahlada,
Chairman, ISAMPE Hyderabad chapter, Shri G. Balasubrahmanyam, Vice
Chairman, ISAMPE Hyderabad chapter. The chief guest of the function
was Dr. Kota Harinarayana, Distinguished Scientist and Programme Director
LCA.
Programme started with welcome address by Shri Prahlada, Director,
DRDL. He stated that application of advanced materials in aerospace
is ever growing. The extensive works in field of composite materials
are being carried out in various R & D laboratories, industries
located in Hyderabad. In view of this it is very apt to have Hyderabad
chapter of ISAMPE. He expressed gratitude on behalf of members of
Hyderabad chapter to ISAMPE for support and encouragements in this
regard.
Dr.P.S.Nair made the inaugural address of ISAMPE Hyderabad Chapter.
He covered the objectives of ISAMPE and pointed out the potential
of using ISAMPE as a forum for interaction and information sharing
especially in composite related work. He formally declared the Hyderabad
chapter open and promised continuous guidance and support from ISAMPE
Head office. (He extended best wishes for the Hyderabad chapter).
 Dr.
Kota Harinayarayna delivered the keynote address on "Composites
in LCA Programme". He highlighted success stories of the various
technological challenges in development of airframe components of
LCA. LCA uses 45% airframe out of composite materials. He presented
the state of art technology in areas of Design and analysis of composite
structures, Electromagnetic design and qualification of Radome,
Brake disc. Development Autolay software, design of largest composite
wing, CAD/CAM etc. He emphasized that development of precursor for
carbon fibre needs special attention for ongoing and futuristic
programme. He stressed on the development of SMART structure for
optimum and reliable performance.
Dr. B.R. Somashekar, Director, Executive Board, ISAMPE gave activities
promoted by ISAMPE. Number of seminars and conferences were organised
by ISAMPE. He emphasized that Technicians should be encouraged along
with their superiors. Number of awards have been Instituted in this
regard, He congratulated Shri Prahlada for overwhelming response
( more than 80 members) in Hyderabad chapter at its inception.
Shri G. Balasubrahmanyam, Vice Chairman covered the proposed activities
of Hyderabad Chapter. He ensured members that technical assistance
will be provided in field of design and processing of composite
through this platform. The efforts will be made to cover entire
AP through Hyderabad chapter. He thanked all members and sponsors
for making this function a grand success.
Dr.N.S.Reddy, Secretary, ISAMPE Hyderabad chapter proposed vote
of thanks.
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