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5-Day Hands-On Workshop on Computational Design and Digital Fabrication

The Department of Civil Engineering at Vishnu Institute of Technology proudly organized a 5-Day Hands-on Workshop on �Computational Design and Digital Fabrication in Civil Engineering� from 1stto 6thSeptember 2025 for III year students.

The workshop provided an exceptional platform for students to explore the intersection of digital tools and practical engineering design using software�s AutoCAD, Rhino and Grasshopper. Through interactive sessions and guided exercises, students gained hands-on experience in cutting-edge technologies that are transforming civil engineering practices.

The esteemed resource persons Ar. Sharifunnisa and Ar. Vijesh Kumar V from School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawadaand Ms. Bandaru Mary Devika, Dr. Munaga Teja and Dr. Yeswanth Paluri from VIT Bhimavaram, whose expertise and enthusiasm greatly enriched the learning experience of the students. Their insightful sessions, personalized mentoring, and innovative approach enabled students to deepen their understanding and apply theoretical concepts to real-world design challenges.

Throughout the week, students were introduced to a range of computational tools and fabrication techniques, with key learning outcomes including:

Understanding the significance of CAD software in civil engineering, architecture, and design workflows
Creating, editing, and manipulating curves, surfaces, and solids for design purposes
Preparing accurate, scaled architectural and engineering drawings using AutoCAD
Developing 3D conceptual models in Rhino for visualization and prototyping
Translating digital designs into tangible, physical models using Grasshopper