Message from the President MR.Alok Bhowmick - IAStructE The Indian Association of Structural Engineers (IAStructE), is the national apex body of structural engineers in India,established with the objective to cater to the overall professional needs of structural engineers. The profession of structural engineering is firmly rooted in the sciences of mathematics,physics and chemistry. It has foundations in the visual arts. Above all, it is founded on logical thinking. It is demanding, where the burden of ensuring safety is always to the fore, as we strive for structural efficiency and excellence. As structural engineers, we have a duty not only to make our structures safe and sustainable, but also to do so to the highest standards at our disposal. The association was conceptualized and constituted in the year 2002 by a group of senior professional Structural Engineers from all regions of the...