REPORT ON

A STRUCTURAL STABILITY EVALUATION OF

PRSHASTHI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, PU COLLEGE AND
DEGREE COLLEGE
(KRISHNASAGARA EDUCATION TRUST)
NO.21/21, KRISHNA SAGARA , YADAVANAHALLI GATE, HOSUR ROAD,
ANEKAL TALUK , BANGALORE-562017

Name of the Building: Prshasthi International School, PU College and

Degree College
(Krishnasagara Education Trust)

Complete address of the Building: No.21/21, Krishna Sagara ,

Yadavanahalli Gate,
Hosur Road,
Anekal Taluk ,
Bangalore-562017
.
Reference No : Nil/ dated 04.01.2024
Month of Testing: 5th January 2024

Dr. Kiran T
Associate Professor
Department of Civil Engineering
UVCE, Bangalore University
Jnanabharathi Campus
Bengaluru.-560056

Name of the Building: Prshasthi International School, PU College and

Degree College

1. PREAMBLE

Prshasthi International School, PU College and Degree College(Krishnasagara Education Trust)

Building Management has requested Bangalore University to conduct structural evaluation and
inspection/investigation work. The purpose of this investigation is to determine the stability of
existing structure and to report its fitness by conducting various tests. Based on the field tests and
inspections the conclusions are presented in this report.

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 2. PHYSICAL INSPECTION

Prshasthi International School, PU College and Degree College (Krishnasagara Education Trust),
located at No.21/21, Krishna Sagara , Yadavanahalli Gate, Hosur Road,Anekal Taluk , Bangalore-
562017, Karnataka State. Proposed for structural stability audit by conducting non destructive test
at above mentioned location. work was assigned to Civil Engineering Department, Bangalore
University, Bengaluru on 05.01.2024 to furnish a detailed structural safety audit report .

Following are the observation made

Part A:
 No sign of settlement of foundation was observed all around at the time of inspection.
 The top surface of concrete was observed to be even with uniform finish.
 The slab in almost majority of blocks has good appearance.
 It was observed during inspection that the chejja and parapet wall are in good conditions.
 No structural cracks were observed in bottom portion of beams and wall junction
 No seepage is observed in the Campus premises
 No structural cracks are observed.
 Super structure of the building consists of G+3 building.

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Part B:

1. As per the records available at the Prshasthi International School, PU College and Degree College
(Krishnasagara Education Trust), built up area of buiding is 35898 Sqft

2. Prshasthi International School, PU College and Degree College started during the year 2010 and
Building is constructed in the year 2005

3. General Front, Side, Internal Corridor, Internal Class Room and Roof Top Surface Views of
Prshasthi International School, PU College and Degree College (Krishnasagara Education
Trust), located at No.21/21, Krishna Sagara , Yadavanahalli Gate, Hosur Road,Anekal Taluk ,
Bangalore-562017, Karnataka State is shown in the Fig No 4 to Fig No 10
4. A Close Up Views of Official Team of Narayana PU College, Bengaluru along With Investigation
Team from U.V.C.E , Bangalore University From Fig No 11 to Fig No 12
5. Rebound Hammer Test From Fig No 13 to Fig No 20 & Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Test From Fig
No 21 to Fig No 28

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 3. PROBING TESTS
Evaluation of an existing building from structural engineering point of view
Involves two major phases. They are explain below

3.1REBOUND HAMMER TEST

Based on above physical observations various investigation tests are carried out on structures
in order to verify the overall quality of construction.
i. Carrying out Rebound Hammer Test to assess the surface hardness / insitu
strength of concrete in existing structure.
ii. Carrying out Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Test to assess the quality / uniformity of concrete in in
existing structure.
iii. Dimensional measurements of structures with respect to structural drawings
furnished.
The details of the individual test carried out along with equipment details and relevant standards
for the same are furnished herein:
3.1.2 Carrying out Rebound Hammer Test to assess the surface hardness/in-situ strength of
concrete
Rebound Hammer Test is a quick method for assessing the surface hardness / in-situ strength
of concrete based on the surface hardness indicated by the rebound number. If the strength of
concrete is high, then the rebound number is also high.

Rebound Hammer Test was carried out on various RC members viz top roof slab and available
beams at random to assess the surface hardness / in-situ strength of concrete. The above
test was conducted using SCHMIDT Rebound Hammer (N-Type) from M/s. Proceq, Switzerland
as per the guidelines in Indian Standard IS: 516 ( Part 5/ sec 4) 2020.

The results of the tests are tabulated below. From the results of the Rebound Hammer test, it is
inferred that the in-situ strength of concrete in the structure appear to surface is in the range of
26 N/Sq.mm.

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 Fig. No 1 Working of rebound hammer

Table 3.1 Reference strength chart for Rebound hammer test

Rebound Number Estimated Compressive strength
Range (Mpa)
22 to 26 10 to 14
26 to 30 14 to 18
30 to 34 18 to 22
34 to 36 22 to 26
36 to 42 26 to 34
42 to 46 34 to 36

3.2ULTRASONIC PULSE VELOCITY TEST

Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity test (UPVT) is being extensively used to assess the quality /uniformity
and integrity of concrete. This test is generally used for measurement of concrete uniformity,
estimation of crack depth, presence of honeycombs voids, assessment of concrete
deterioration and assessment of in-situ strength (for lower grade concrete only).Ultrasonic Pulse
Velocity Test was carried out on various RC members viz top roof slab and available beams at
random to assess the conformity of concrete as per standard practice.
The above test was conducted using “PUNDIT Lab+” (Portable Ultrasonic Non-Destructive Digital
Indicating Tester) equipment with appropriate transducers from M/s. Proceq, Switzerland as
per the guidelines in Indian Standard IS: 516 ( Part 5/ sec 1) 2018 and also as per standard
literature. Direct and in-direct method of testing was adopted depending on the site condition

From the results of the Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity test, it is inferred that quality of concrete in the
tested structure region fall under the category of “Good Concrete” as per Table-2 of IS: 516 ( Part
5/ sec 1) 2018. The results of the tests are tabulated below.

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 Fig. No 2 Working of Pundit

Table No 3.2 VELOCITY CRITERION FOR CONCRETE QUALITY GRADING

IS; 516 ( Part 5/ sec 1) 2018 – Non-Destructive testing of concrete: Methods of tests – Ultrasonic Pulse
Velocity test (First reprint September 1996))

Pulse Velocity
No. Concrete Quality Grading
By cross probing (km / sec)

1. Above 4.5 Excellent

2. 3.5 to 4.5 Good
3. 3.0 to 3.5 Medium
4. Below 3.0 Doubtful

Note: In case of “doubtful” quality it may be necessary to carry out further tests

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LOCATION OF STRUCTURE

120.785” N, 770.752” E

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4. DETAILS OF STRUCTURE

a. Details of existing Structure

Fig. No 3 General Front Views of Prshasthi International School, PU College and

Degree College (Existing Structure)

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1 Name of the Building
2 Complete Postal Address of the
Building with Pin code
Prshasthi International School, PU College and
Degree College
No.21/21, Krishna Sagara ,
Yadavanahalli Gate, Hosur Road,
Anekal Taluk ,
Bangalore-562017

3 No. of Floors G+3

4 Height of Block (m) 13m

5 Built up area of Building (Sqft) 35,898 sqft

6 Type of Structure Educational Building
7 Material Used RCC, Solid Block Masonry
8 Plan Provided Yes
9 Structural Details Provided No
10 Type of Roof Reinforced Concrete Roof structure
11 Condition of Roof Satisfactory
12 Zone of earth Quake Zone-II

4.b ) DETAILS OF SUB STRUCTURE

1 Name of the Building Prshasthi International School, PU College and

Degree College
2 Type of Foundation Isolated
3 Depth of Foundation As Per Design
4 Type of Soil Red Earth -Gravel Soil

5 Foundation Dimensions As Per Design

6 Foundation details present As Per Design

in drawing
7 Condition of Foundation Good

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4.c) DETAILS OF MASONRY STRUCTURE

1 Name of the Building Prshasthi International School, PU College and

2 Type of Masonry
3 Material used in Masonry
with Condition
Degree College
Solid Cement Block/ Brick Masonry
Solid block / Brick Masonry with cement mortar
Good

4 Condition of Wall Good

5 Any visible structural cracks No

in masonry Elements
6 Any visible Hairline cracks No
inmasonry Elements

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5. NDT- SCHMIDT REBOUND HAMMER FIELD DATA

Date of Testing: 5th January 2023

Test Equipment used: SCHMIDT HAMMER, M/S PROCEQ SWITZERLAND
Test Method: IS: 516 ( Part 5/ sec 4) 2020.

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 34
32 Estimated
34
34 Average Average
Member Rebound
No Column in 36
36 Rebound Compressive Remarks
11 Identification
Staircase Number 35 22 to 25 Satisfactory
5 Class Room 36
34 Number
36 Strength
22 to 26 Satisfactory
38
36 (Mpa)
GROUND
38
38 FLOOR
34
32
38
38
38
32
Column
Beam inin 36
40
40
61 Column in 35 22 to 25 Satisfactory
12 Corridor
Class Room 32
36
36 36
36 22
22toto26
26 Satisfactory
Satisfactory
Class Room
36
34
34
34
36
36
38
33
34
34
34
35
Beam
Beam
Slab in
inin 36
35
34
72
13 35
34
34 22toto24
22 25 Satisfactory
Satisfactory
Corridor
Class
Class Room
Room 34
32
33 22 to 24 Satisfactory
36
36
32
34
38
36 Estimated
40
38 Average Average
Member Rebound
No Slabinin
Slab 32
34 Rebound Compressive Remarks
143 Identification Number 36 22 to 26 Satisfactory
Corridor
Class Room 36 Number Strength
36
34 (Mpa)
FIRST
34 FLOOR
38
38
38 Estimated
34
32 Average Average
Member Rebound
No Column in 34
40 Rebound Compressive Remarks
84 Staircase
Identification Number 35
36 22
22toto25
26 Satisfactory
Satisfactory
Corridor 33
36 Number Strength
38
34 (Mpa)
SECOND
33
36 FLOOR `
33
38
34
40
Column
Beam inin 35
32
15
9 34
36 22
22toto24
26 Satisfactory
Satisfactory
Corridor
Corridor 32
36
36
36
34
34
38
35
38
33
34
34
Beam in
Slab in
16
10 33
32 34
35 22toto25
22 24 Satisfactory
Satisfactory
Corridor
Corridor
34
36
33
34
38

32
34 12
Slab in 36
17 35 22 to 25 Satisfactory
Corridor 34
36
 34
38
Column in 36
23 35 22 to 25 Satisfactory
Corridor 32 13
36
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6. Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity
Date of Testing: 5th January 2023
Test Equipment used: PUNDIT :
(Portable Ultrasonic Non-Destructive Digital Indicating Tester)
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M/s. Proceq, Switzerland
Test Method: IS: 516 ( Part 5/ sec 1) 2018

Table.2: Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Test Results

IS: 13311 (Part 1):1992

CONCRETE
QUALITY
Member
No Ultrasonic Pulse Average GRADING as per
Identification
Velocity in Velocity in IS; 516 ( Part 5/
Km/Sec Km/sec sec 1) 2018
GROUND FLOOR
3.78
Column in
1 3.69 3.67 GOOD
Corridor
3.55
3.78
Beam in
2 3.63 3.69 GOOD
Corridor
3.66
Roof Slab in 3.80
3
Corridor 3.72 GOOD
3.65
Staircase 3.68
4 3.68 GOOD
3.65
3.56
Column in
5 3.73 3.65 GOOD
Class Room
3.68
3.80
Beam in
6 3.70 3.70 GOOD
Class Room
3.60
Roof Slab in 3.60 3.70 GOOD
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Class Room 3.80
FIRST FLOOR
3.63
Column in
8 3.66 3.62 GOOD
Corridor
3.70
3.63
Beam in
9 3.67 3.66 GOOD
Corridor
3.69
Roof Slab in 3.67
10 3.70 GOOD
Corridor 3.73

3.63
11 Staircase 3.62 GOOD
3.66
12 Column in 3.63 3.66 GOOD
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 3.67
Class Room
3.69
3.67
Beam in
13 3.73 3.72 GOOD
Class Room
3.78
Roof Slab in 3.76
14 3.75 GOOD
Class Room 3.86
SECOND FLOOR
3.63
Column in
15 3.66 3.62 GOOD
corridor
3.70
3.63
Beam in
16 3.67 3.66 GOOD
corridor
3.69
Roof Slab 3.84
17 3.80 GOOD
corridor
3.76
3.60
18 Staircase 3.65 GOOD
3.70
3.80
Column in
19 3.75 3.75 GOOD
Class Room
3.70
3.63
Beam in
20 3.56 3.65 GOOD
Class Room
3.78
Roof Slab in Class 3.80
21 3.78 GOOD
Room 3.65
THIRD FLOOR
3.73
Column in
22 3.76 3.72 GOOD
corridor
3.80
3.73
Column in
23 3.77 3.76 GOOD
corridor
3.79

7. NFERENCE

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 The following inference is drawn, based on the Non Destructive test results and interpolating
the values for Compressive strength , the assessed compressive strength of hardened concrete in
selected structural members tested at selected building consists of Ground floor, First floor, Second
floor and Third floor levels of Prshasthi International School, PU College and Degree College
(Krishnasagara Education Trust), located at No.21/21, Krishna Sagara , Yadavanahalli Gate, Hosur
Road,Anekal Taluk , Bangalore-562017, Karnataka State. On an average, Compressive strength for
Columns, Beams & Slabs and Staircase areas is as follows:

Table No: 7.1

Columns tested 22 to 26 N/ mm2
Beams tested 22 to 26 N/ mm2
Slabs tested 22 to 26 N/ mm2
Staircase tested 22to 26 N/ mm2

8. STRUCTURAL ADUIT CONCLUSION

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 The following conclusions of structural audit are drawn based on physical inspection and NDT

1. The Compressive strength of concrete in Column, Beam, Roof Slab and Staircase areas is found to
be is M20. Non Destructive tests results by Rebound Hammer as per IS: 516 ( Part 5/ sec 4)
2020.): Method of Non-destructive testing of concrete are depicted in the Table-3.1

2. A quality of concrete is found to GOOD as per Ultrasonic Pulse velocity Test results as per Indian
standard IS; 516 ( Part 5/ sec 1) 2018: Method of Non-destructive testing of concrete. The results
are depicted in the Table-3.2

3. Based on the strength Non Destructive test studies conducted on concrete the compressive
strength of concrete core taken for Column, Beam, Slab and for Staircase areas is 22-26 Mpa
respectively. The test results are depicted in inference Table 7.1.

4. As per clause No.77 of revised Bye-Law of Co-operative Housing Societies. The society shall make
arrangements for Structural Audit’ of the building as follows.

Based on the present condition of the building and the test result,. It is inferred that the building
complies with safety and serviceability requirements as expected by the provisions of section 35 of
IS 456:2000(Indian Standard Plain and Reinforced Concrete – Code of Practice, latest
revision).

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8.1 DETAILS OF INSPECTION
Date of Visit: 05.01.2024
Date of Testing: 08.01.2024
Date of issue of Report: 08.01.2024

8.2 DECLERATION
This report of building stability which is carried out on above mentioned location has 34
pages. Any clarifications regarding the report have to be brought to our notice within 15 days
of report submission

8.3 CONCLUDING REMARKS

Prshasthi International School, PU College and Degree College (Krishnasagara Education Trust),
located at No.21/21, Krishna Sagara , Yadavanahalli Gate, Hosur Road,Anekal Taluk , Bangalore-
562017, Karnataka State. is generally found to be in order. The condition of the building is good and
observed to be stable. However, periodic maintenance shall be carried out as per standard practice
at regular interval.

9 PHOTOS

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 FIG .NO .4 GENERAL FRONT VIEWS OF PRSHASTHI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, PU COLLEGE AND DEGREE
COLLEGE (KRISHNASAGARA EDUCATION TRUST), LOCATED AT NO.21/21, KRISHNA SAGARA , YADAVANAHALLI
GATE, HOSUR ROAD,ANEKAL TALUK , BANGALORE-562017, KARNATAKA STATE.

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FIG .NO .5 .& FIG . NO .6 .GENERAL INTERNAL VIEWS OF PRSHASTHI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, PU COLLEGE
AND DEGREE COLLEGE (KRISHNASAGARA EDUCATION TRUST), LOCATED AT NO.21/21, KRISHNA SAGARA ,
YADAVANAHALLI GATE, HOSUR ROAD,ANEKAL TALUK , BANGALORE-562017, KARNATAKA STATE.

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FIG .NO .7 .& FIG . NO .8 ..GENERAL SIDE VIEWS OF PRSHASTHI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, PU COLLEGE AND
DEGREE COLLEGE (KRISHNASAGARA EDUCATION TRUST), LOCATED AT NO.21/21, KRISHNA SAGARA ,
YADAVANAHALLI GATE, HOSUR ROAD,ANEKAL TALUK , BANGALORE-562017, KARNATAKA STATE.

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FIG .NO .9 .& FIG . NO .10 .A GENERAL VIEWS OF CLASS ROOM OF PRSHASTHI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, PU
COLLEGE AND DEGREE COLLEGE (KRISHNASAGARA EDUCATION TRUST), LOCATED AT NO.21/21, KRISHNA
SAGARA , YADAVANAHALLI GATE, HOSUR ROAD,ANEKAL TALUK , BANGALORE-562017, KARNATAKA STATE.

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FIG .NO .11 .& FIG . NO .12 GENERAL STAFF VIEWS OF PRSHASTHI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, PU COLLEGE AND
DEGREE COLLEGE (KRISHNASAGARA EDUCATION TRUST), LOCATED AT NO.21/21, KRISHNA SAGARA ,
YADAVANAHALLI GATE, HOSUR ROAD,ANEKAL TALUK , BANGALORE-562017, KARNATAKA STATE.

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 FIG .NO .13 .& FIG . NO .14 REBOUND HAMMER TEST ON SELECTED COLUMNS IS IN PROGRESS AT ALL
FLOOR LEVELS OF PRSHASTHI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, PU COLLEGE AND DEGREE COLLEGE (KRISHNASAGARA
EDUCATION TRUST), LOCATED AT NO.21/21, KRISHNA SAGARA , YADAVANAHALLI GATE, HOSUR ROAD,ANEKAL
TALUK , BANGALORE-562017, KARNATAKA STATE.

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 FIG .NO .15 .& FIG . NO .16 ..REBOUND HAMMER TEST ON SELECTED BEAMS IS IN PROGRESS AT ALL
FLOOR LEVELS OF PRSHASTHI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, PU COLLEGE AND DEGREE COLLEGE (KRISHNASAGARA
EDUCATION TRUST), LOCATED AT NO.21/21, KRISHNA SAGARA , YADAVANAHALLI GATE, HOSUR ROAD,ANEKAL
TALUK , BANGALORE-562017, KARNATAKA STATE.

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 FIG .NO . 17 . & FIG . NO .18 ..REBOUND HAMMER TEST ON SELECTED ROOF SLAB AREAS IS IN
PROGRESS AT ALL FLOOR LEVELS OF PRSHASTHI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, PU COLLEGE AND DEGREE
COLLEGE (KRISHNASAGARA EDUCATION TRUST), LOCATED AT NO.21/21, KRISHNA SAGARA , YADAVANAHALLI
GATE, HOSUR ROAD,ANEKAL TALUK , BANGALORE-562017, KARNATAKA STATE.

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 FIG .NO .19 . & FIG . NO .20.REBOUND HAMMER TEST ON SELECTED STAIRCASE SLAB AREAS IS IN
PROGRESS AT ALL FLOOR LEVELS OF PRSHASTHI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, PU COLLEGE AND DEGREE
COLLEGE (KRISHNASAGARA EDUCATION TRUST), LOCATED AT NO.21/21, KRISHNA SAGARA , YADAVANAHALLI
GATE, HOSUR ROAD,ANEKAL TALUK , BANGALORE-562017, KARNATAKA STATE.

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FIG .NO .21 .& FIG . NO .22 ..ULTROSONIC PULSE VELOCITY TEST ON SELECTED COLUMNS IS IN PROGRESS
AT ALL FLOOR LEVELS OF PRSHASTHI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, PU COLLEGE AND DEGREE COLLEGE
(KRISHNASAGARA EDUCATION TRUST), LOCATED AT NO.21/21, KRISHNA SAGARA , YADAVANAHALLI GATE,
HOSUR ROAD,ANEKAL TALUK , BANGALORE-562017, KARNATAKA STATE.

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FIG .NO . 23 & FIG . NO .24. ULTROSONIC PULSE VELOCITY TEST ON SELECTED BEAMS IS IN PROGRESS AT
ALL FLOOR LEVELS OF PRSHASTHI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, PU COLLEGE AND DEGREE COLLEGE
(KRISHNASAGARA EDUCATION TRUST), LOCATED AT NO.21/21, KRISHNA SAGARA , YADAVANAHALLI GATE,
HOSUR ROAD,ANEKAL TALUK , BANGALORE-562017, KARNATAKA STATE.

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FIG .NO . 25 . & FIG . NO .26 ULTROSONIC PULSE VELOCITY TEST ON SELECTED ROOF SLAB AREAS IS IN
PROGRESS AT ALL FLOOR LEVELS OF PRSHASTHI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, PU COLLEGE AND DEGREE
COLLEGE (KRISHNASAGARA EDUCATION TRUST), LOCATED AT NO.21/21, KRISHNA SAGARA , YADAVANAHALLI
GATE, HOSUR ROAD,ANEKAL TALUK , BANGALORE-562017, KARNATAKA STATE.

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FIG .NO . 27 . & FIG . NO .28 ULTROSONIC PULSE VELOCITY TEST ON SELECTED STAIRCASE SLAB AREAS IS
IN PROGRESS AT ALL FLOOR OF PRSHASTHI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, PU COLLEGE AND DEGREE COLLEGE
(KRISHNASAGARA EDUCATION TRUST), LOCATED AT NO.21/21, KRISHNA SAGARA , YADAVANAHALLI GATE,
HOSUR ROAD,ANEKAL TALUK , BANGALORE-562017, KARNATAKA STATE.
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