About Mr. Jayant Lakhlani

Mr. Jayant Lakhlani, founder of the firm, had penchant for structural engineering since his college days at undergraduate level. After completing his post-graduation in ‘Computer Aided Structural Analysis and Design’ from Gujarat University, India, he got experience with one of the best structural designing firms in the industry.

Since establishment of his own structural designing firm in 1991, he has designed, supervised and commissioned various types of structures composed of reinforced concrete and structural steel, composite structures, liquid retaining structures, machine foundations and high volume fly ash concrete pavements. He is also having vast experience for restoration and rehabilitation of structures and as a peer consultant for proof checking of structural design.

Following is brief account of his creditable involvement and active participation.

Born : January 2, 1968
Qualification : B. E. (Civil), M. E. (CASAD)

Papers / Thesis published :

1)Thesis on computer program for analysis of skeletal structures by stiffness method
2)Paper on ‘Innovative structural system for large column free area of an indoor stadium’, Concrete India, April-June 2006, pp 21-22

Academic Affiliation:

1) To impart practical training to post graduate students of structural engineering from Nirma University of Science and Technology, Ahmedabad, India at Lakhlani Associates, as part of their curriculum

2) To guide thesis work of post graduate students of structural engineering from Nirma University of Science and Technology

Affiliation:

Life member – India chapter of American Concrete Institute
Member – Institute for steel development and growth
Member – Consultancy development Centre
Member – Structural Engineers forum of India

Award:

National award for excellence in structural engineering in a competition held by India
chapter of American Concrete Institute for the year 2005

Fields of interest:

Development of unconventional structural systems and innovative use of structural materials.