BHASKAR DATT PATNI

Geotechnical expert with over 38 yrs. experience in geological and geotechnical field.Experience of construction of large dams, stabilization of dam abtment and landslide hill slopes.Extensive work carried out in the field of dam foundation treatment, various types of grouting and ground improvement work. Approximately 600 km tunnelling experience in himalaya. Successfully completed the two international assignments in Bhutan. Presented more than 25 technical papers in national, international conferences and seminars. Provided consultancy to various public sectors, govt. organisations and private owners for construction of hydro projects and mitigation of natural disaster hazards. TEC member of NDMA and senior consultant disaster management Mizoram and Sikkim.

1. Dulhasti H.E. Project

• Dam Type: Concrete, Height – 65 mts.
• Work: Geotechnical works including diversion channel, 11 km long HRT, large power house cavern, shaft, and related structures.
• Posting Period: 6.5 years

2. Kurichu Project (Bhutan)

• Dam Height: 55 mts
• Work: Selection of dam foundation and treatment, construction of diversion tunnel and power house foundation.
• Posting Period: 2 years 7 months

3. Loktok D/S Project (Manipur)

• Work: Detailed investigation and review of project components layout.
• Posting Period: 1.5 years

4. Dhauliganga H.E. Project (Uttarakhand)

• Dam Type: Concrete Face Rockfill Dam (CFRD), Height – 56 mts
• Work: Geotechnical supervision of 5.5 km HRT, dam abutment stabilization, pressure shaft, surge shaft, power house, and transformer cavern.
• Posting Period: 5 years

5. Dhanikon Dam (Andaman & Nicobar Islands)

• Work: Review of geotechnical design parameters for raising the existing dam.
• Posting Period: 6 months

6. Corporate Office, Faridabad – Multiple Assignments

• Subansiri Lower H.E. Project (AP): Foundation & shear zone treatment, hill slope stabilization.
• Chutak H.E. Project (Kargil): 5 km HRT, project layout.
• Teesta Dam IV (West Bengal): Dam foundation treatment, slope stabilization (RCC Dam, Height – 42 mts).
• Uri-II H.E. Project (J&K): Foundation treatment, diversion tunnel & HRT.
• Kishanganga H.E. Project (J&K): Diaphragm wall, 24 km HRT (TBM), abutment treatment.
• Nimmo Bazgo Project (Leh): Diversion channel, power house slope stabilization.
• Mangdechhu Project (Bhutan): Investigation review and layout finalization (CFRD Dam).

7. Mining Geologist – Almora Magnesite Ltd. and Private Sector

• Work: Preparation of EMPs, 3D geological modelling, and extensive core drilling.
• Posting Period: 6 years

• Commended by National Disaster Management Authority for the outstanding professional competence, displayed in the discharge of duties in connection with Disaster Response Operation at Kargil during the clearance for the blockage of the river Phuktal at EL 13000 feet.
• Prepared a compendium on geotechnical problems and hazards faced during construction of 20 hydro-electric projects at various parts of the Himalaya.

Former Member Expert Polavaram Project Authority Ministry Of Water Resources Former Chief Geology NHPC limited

• Patni B.D., Chakraborty A., Ganvir S. J., Jain A., 2014, “Excavation of Kishanganga HRT Through TBM – A Successful venture”, 5th Indian Rock Conference Indorock 2014, New Delhi.
• Patni B.D., Walvekar A.S., Chakraborty A., 2014, “Experience of TBM Tunneling in Himalaya – Prospects and Challenges”, ARMS-8 international Conference Japan.
• Patni B.D., 2013, “Uttarakhand Disaster”, Gandhi Peace Foundation, New Delhi.
• Patni B.D., Walvekar A.S., 2013, “Coping with Geological Uncertainties during Construction of Tail Race Tunnel of Uri-II H.E. Project (J&K)”, Tunneling Asia-2013, New Delhi.
• Patni B.D., Chakraborty A., Jain A., 2013, “Geotechnical appraisal of Service bay slope and diversion tunnel of Kurichu HE Project Bhutan- A Case Study”, OHPC & CBIP, Bhubaneswar, India.
• Patni B.D., Sharma J.K., Chakraborty A., 2009, “Nimmo Bazgo HE Project - A Step towards the construction of India’s Highest Altitude Hydroelectric Project, Indorock 2009, CSMRS New Delhi.
• Dhawan G., Patni B.D., 2009, “Stability of Spillway Cutslope at Dhauliganga H.E. Project”, CBIP, New Delhi.
• Dhawan G., Patni B.D., 2009, “Construction Stage Geo-technical problem in Dhauliganga Dam and their Remedial Measures”, Indorock 2009, CSMRS New Delhi.
• Patni B.D., Chakraborty A., Jain A., 2014, Abstract- “Construction of Chutak HE Project- Challenging Task in Adverse Climatic Condition”, National Seminar on Engineering Geology, Geotechniques and Geohazards- A Quest for Excellence, ISEG Kolkata.
• Patni B.D., Jain A., Singh P.V., 2014, Abstract- “Morphometry and Lineament Analysis: An Approach in Hydro Sector”, National Seminar on Engineering Geology, Geotechniques and Geohazards- A Quest for Excellence, ISEG Kolkata.
• Patni B.D,Abstract-“ Environmental Implication of Breaching of Landslide Induced Dam in Himalaya: A Case Study from Laddakh”,Under publication in “Current Science”.

• Geological hazards and Himalayan hill slopes, NPTI Faridabad and GSI Training Centre, Bhimtal, Uttrakhand.
• Drilling and Blasting Technology, NPTI Faridabad.
• Dam Foundation - Preparation and its Treatment, NHPC Faridabad.
• Catastrophe in Uttarakhand and Hydro Projects, Hydro India 2013, CBIP New Delhi.