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Q6B · Discuss in detail role of Engineers (any four specialisations) in Disaster Management…
2023-07-05 · Semester VI re-exam
Actual older TEE paper · 100 marks · Q1 compulsory; any four of Q2–Q7
Q6B. Discuss in detail role of Engineers (any four specialisations) in Disaster Management. [10 marks]
Answer
Engineers reduce risk through safe design, reliable infrastructure, technical assessment and coordinated restoration. They work within their competence and alongside emergency authorities.
| Specialisation | Before | Response and recovery example |
|---|---|---|
| Civil/structural | Assess sites, use seismic/flood-resistant design and inspect structures. | Assess damaged bridges/buildings and guide safe repair or reconstruction. |
| Mechanical | Maintain pumps, machinery, pressure systems and safety interlocks. | Restore pumping and essential plant safely; investigate failures. |
| Electrical | Protect supply systems and provide appropriate redundancy and backup. | Isolate dangerous systems through trained staff and restore essential power. |
| Computer/IT/communication | Protect data and communication, maintain backups and mapping systems. | Restore networks, support verified incident information and protect sensitive records. |
For example, after a flood, civil engineers assess road access, electrical teams make damaged installations safe, mechanical teams restore pumps and IT teams support reliable information sharing. Coordination avoids restoring one system in a way that endangers another.