An exhibition consisting of FRP products that were made at the FRP Centre for various clients
- Photographs , Equipment, Academic Facilities, Campus Facilities , 1970s
A couple of examples of the FRP Centre’s clients are Plastics and Fibres Inc. (a plastic fabrication company in Chennai) and Devi Reinforced Plastic Products. IIT Madras set up six centres in the year 1973. The Composite Structures (FRP) Research Centre, also known as the Fibre Reinforced Plastics (FRP) Centre, was one of them. The Centre was officially opened in March 1974 and it aimed at co-ordinating and utilising its expertise and resources to advance the special areas of technology that was of national importance. It also aimed at providing technical advice and leadership to the FRP…
A float test being carried out on a boat that was made at the FRP Centre
- Photographs , Equipment, Academic Facilities, Campus Facilities , 1970s
The Composite Structures (FRP) Research Centre, also known as the Fibre Reinforced Plastics (FRP) Centre was started at IIT Madras in March 1974. It was started due to the increased use of FRP, on a global scale, for advanced technology applications as well as for commercial and domestic applications. Prior to the formation of the Centre, in 1960, research and development activities in this area was initiated by the Department of Aeronautical Engineering (IIT Madras) because of the possible and increasing applications of FRP in the Aerospace field in India. In 1971, Prof. K. A. V. Pandalai…
A turbine casing that was fabricated at the FRP Centre
- Photographs , Equipment, Campus Facilities, Academic Facilities , 1970s
The Composite Structures (FRP) Research Centre, also known as the Fibre Reinforced Plastics (FRP) Centre was started at IIT Madras in March 1974. It was started due to the increased use of FRP, on a global scale, for advanced technology applications as well as for commercial and domestic applications. Prior to the formation of the Centre, in 1960, research and development activities in this area was initiated by the Department of Aeronautical Engineering (IIT Madras) because of the possible and increasing applications of FRP in the Aerospace field in India. In 1971, Prof. K. A. V. Pandalai…
An exhibition consisting of FRP products that were made at the FRP Centre for various clients
- Photographs , Equipment, Campus Facilities , 1970s
A couple of examples of the FRP Centre’s clients are Plastics and Fibres Inc. (a plastic fabrication company in Chennai) and Devi Reinforced Plastic Products. IIT Madras set up six centres in the year 1973. The Composite Structures (FRP) Research Centre, also known as the Fibre Reinforced Plastics (FRP) Centre, was one of them. The Centre was officially opened in March 1974 and it aimed at co-ordinating and utilising its expertise and resources to advance the special areas of technology that was of national importance. It also aimed at providing technical advice and leadership to the FRP…
A Geodesic Dome that was fabricated at the FRP Centre
- Photographs , Equipment, Academic Facilities, Campus Facilities , 1970s
The Geodesic Dome is seen at the Institute’s Open Air Theatre (OAT). The Composite Structures (FRP) Research Centre, also known as the Fibre Reinforced Plastics (FRP) Centre was started at IIT Madras in March 1974. It was started due to the increased use of FRP, on a global scale, for advanced technology applications as well as for commercial and domestic applications. Prior to the formation of the Centre, in 1960, research and development activities in this area was initiated by the Department of Aeronautical Engineering (IIT Madras) because of the possible and increasing applications…
A bullock cart that was made at the FRP Centre
- Photographs , Equipment, Academic Facilities, Campus Facilities , 1970s
The Composite Structures (FRP) Research Centre, also known as the Fibre Reinforced Plastics (FRP) Centre was started at IIT Madras in March 1974. It was started due to the increased use of FRP, on a global scale, for advanced technology applications as well as for commercial and domestic applications. Prior to the formation of the Centre, in 1960, research and development activities in this area was initiated by the Department of Aeronautical Engineering (IIT Madras) because of the possible and increasing applications of FRP in the Aerospace field in India. In 1971, Prof. K. A. V. Pandalai…
An exhibition consisting of FRP products that were made at the FRP Centre for various clients
- Photographs , Equipment, Academic Facilities, Campus Facilities , 1970s
A couple of examples of the FRP Centre’s clients are Plastics and Fibres Inc. (a plastic fabrication company in Chennai) and Devi Reinforced Plastic Products. IIT Madras set up six centres in the year 1973. The Composite Structures (FRP) Research Centre, also known as the Fibre Reinforced Plastics (FRP) Centre, was one of them. The Centre was officially opened in March 1974 and it aimed at co-ordinating and utilising its expertise and resources to advance the special areas of technology that was of national importance. It also aimed at providing technical advice and leadership to the FRP…
A photograph of the IIT Madras logo outside Student Activities Centre, 1983
- Photographs , Convocations, Campus Buildings, Inaugurations , 1980s
This photograph was taken during the 20th convocation in 1983. It shows the logo of IIT Madras which was decorated with flowers and plants outside the Student Activities Centre (SAC). The event marked the inauguration of the SAC by the President of India, Mr. Giani Zail Singh.
The academic procession enters the hall of the Student Activities Centre, 1983
- Photographs , Convocations, Visiting VIPs, Faculty , 1980s
The Academic Procession is a formation of two rows of faculty members, headed by the Registrar. The Director and the chief guest are the last two to enter the convocation hall. As the chief guest enters the hall, the first six bars of the National Anthem are played. The persons in the photograph are yet to be identified. Seen in the photograph are Mr. Giani Zail Singh (President of India and chief guest, in white turban) and to his right hand side is Mr. A. Sivasailam (Chairman, Board of Governors of IIT Madras). The rest of the individuals in the photograph are yet to be identified.…
A photograph of a landscape on the way to Mahabalipuram circa 1987
- Photographs , Flora & Fauna, Student Activities , 1980s
According to IIT Madras alumnus N. S. Vinodh, this photograph was taken on the way to Mahabalipuram possibly in 1987. It appears that a few students from the Civil Engineering department had gone there for a picnic.
A stunning view of a landscape, possibly taken on the way to Mahabalipuram
- Photographs , Student Activities, Students , 1980s
According to IIT Madras alumnus N. S. Vinodh, this photograph was taken on the way to Mahabalipuram possibly in 1987. It appears that a few students from the Civil Engineering department had gone there for a picnic.
A section of the audience at the Student Activities Centre, 1983
- Photographs , Institute Events, Convocations , 1980s
This photograph was taken during the 20th convocation of IIT Madras. According to the Annual Report of 1983, the Student Activities Centre (SAC) was built as a multipurpose auditorium cum indoor stadium. The dimension of the building was reported to be 80 metres by 55 metres. The building consisted of a central bowl, stage, spectator gallery, mezzanine floor, two conference rooms, cafeteria and a store room. It was further written that the building was intended for indoor functions, convocation, sports events, cultural activities, seminars and exhibitions. The bowl had a capacity of 900…
A photograph of a landscape on the way to Mahabalipuram circa 1987
- Photographs , Flora & Fauna, Student Activities , 1980s
According to IIT Madras alumnus N. S. Vinodh, this photograph was taken on the way to Mahabalipuram possibly in 1987. It appears that a few students from the Civil Engineering department had gone there for a picnic.
Mr. Giani Zail Singh addresses the audience at IIT Madras, 1983
- Photographs , Institute Events, Convocations, Visiting VIPs , 1980s
Mr. Giani Zail Singh (President of India and chief guest), addresses the audience at IIT Madras’ 20th convocation day. The function was held at the newly constructed Student Activities Centre (SAC) which was inaugurated earlier in the day. Mr. Singh was the seventh President of India, serving his term from 1982 to 1987.
Students pose for a group photograph during an event at Jamuna Hostel, 1983-84
- Photographs , Student Activities , 1980s
The students have been identified as the Civil Engineering class of 1986. Sitting on the grass (left to right) Ramabramham, Srinivas Madhavan, Haitham, Sanjeev Sridharan, M. Subramani, Sadagopan and Ramakrishnan. Sitting on chairs (left to right) Subramanian, Viswesvaran, Satish Kumar, Murari, Jayashankar, Kuruvilla Thomas, G. Neelakantan, Ajay Singal, Ananth, Sudhir Murthy and Shankar. Standing (from left to right) Santosh Zachariah, N. S. Vinodh, an unidentified student and Pranesh. Madhavan and Shankar got a branch change to EP and ME respectively. (Information and identification by N. S.…
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