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Dr. Ravichandran P.T
He serves as the Head of the Department of Civil Engineering, Kattankulathur Campus, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (formerly known as SRM University) and is amongst the tenured academics at SRMIST. He is a Fellow in Institution of Engineers (India), (FIE) since 2014 and Fellow in Indian Geotechnical Society (FIGS) since 2015. Much prior, since 1999, he has been Charted Engineer (IEI). He specializes in various connected areas of practice within Civil Engineering.
EXPERIENCE : 28 years of experience
RESEARCH INTEREST :
Ground Improvement, Geotechnical Engineering, Bio-geo Technology , Building Materials, Pavement Engineering, Concrete Technology, Sustainable Materials, Green Building Materials, Light Weight Concrete , Waste Management Techniques, Geopolymer Concrete
COURSES :
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Ground Improvement
- Expansive Soil
- Geosynthetics and Applications (Theory and Practice)
- Soil Investigation and Subsurface Exploration
- Pavement Engineering
- Environmental Geotechnology
- Solid Waste Management
- Building Materials
- Concrete Technology
- Construction Engineering
Education
publications
awards & Achievements
Workshops / Seminars / Conferences
Work Experience
memberships
Responsibilities Held
Education
| Degree | Institute/Organisation | Specialisation | Year Of Passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D | CEG, Anna University | Geotechnical Engineering | 2009 |
| M.E | CEG, Anna University | Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering | 1994 |
| B.E | Madurai Kamaraj University | Civil Engineering | 1991 |
publications
- Ranjitha B. Tangadagi, P. T. Ravichandran, Potential Use of Recycled Foundry Sand as Fine Aggregate in Self-Compacting Concrete: Sustainable Engineering Research, Buildings, Volume 15, Issue 5, pp 1 to 18, 4 March 2025, https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15050815
- Jayasankar K,Krishnaraj L,Ravichandran P.T,Enhancing Curing Methods for Cement Mortar: Integrating Self-Curing Agents for Better Performance, International Journal of Sustainable Construction Engineering and Technology, Volume 15, Issue 4, Pages 1 – 1028 December 2024, 10.30880/ijscet.2024.15.04.001
- Shylaja Preethi, Ravichandran P.T, Experimental Investigation and Statistical Analysis of Recycled Asphalt Pavement Mixtures Incorporating Nanomaterials, Recycling, Volume 9, Issue 5, 15 October 2024, https://doi.org/10.3390/recycling9050100
- Sachikanta Nanda, R. Ramasubramani, P. T. Ravichandran, E. Arunkumar, Ananth, M. Prathap, Investigating the Mechanical Characteristics of Natural Fiber (Abaca) and Artificial Fiber (Polypropylene) by Experimentation and Optimization for High Strength Concrete, Advancements in Materials for Civil Engineering Applications, AIP Conf. Proc. 3187, 030012 (2024), Volume 3187, Issue 1, 7 October 2024, https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0236746
- Divya Krishnan, S. Vismaya, P. T. Ravichandran, Effect of Wheat Husk Ash as a Stabilizer on Expansive Soil, Advancements in Materials for Civil Engineering Applications, AIP Conf. Proc. 3187, 040008 (2024), Volume 3187, Issue 1, 7 October 2024, https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0236819
- Manimaran, P. T. Ravichandran, Remodification in Compressive Strength of Clayey Soil Blended with Agricultural and Industrial Waste, Advancements in Materials for Civil Engineering Applications, AIP Conf. Proc. 3187, 040009 (2024), Volume 3187, Issue 1, 7 October 2024, https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0236859
- Janani, P. T. Ravichandran, Niya Merin, Study on Uplift Capacity of Screw Pile on Marine Clay, Advancements in Materials for Civil Engineering Applications, AIP Conf. Proc. 3187, 040010 (2024), Volume 3187, Issue 1, 7 October 2024, https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0236328
- Janani, Manas Debnath, P. T. Ravichandran, Effect of Utilization of Silica Fume in the Strength and Swell Characteristics of Expansive Soil, Advancements in Materials for Civil Engineering Applications, AIP Conf. Proc. 3187, 040013 (2024), Volume 3187, Issue 1, 7 October 2024, https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0236330
- T. Ravichandran, K. Divya Krishnan, R. Lokeswaran, Performance of Disconnected Pile Raft Foundation in Cohesionless Soil, Advancements in Materials for Civil Engineering Applications, AIP Conf. Proc. 3187, 040014 (2024), Volume 3187, Issue 1, 7 October 2024, https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0236820
- Ranjitha B. Tangadagi, P. T. Ravichandran, L. R. Manjunath, Experimental Investigation on Stabilization of Soil Using Steel Slag: A Step Towards Sustainability, Advancements in Materials for Civil Engineering Applications, AIP Conf. Proc. 3187, 040012 (2024), Volume 3187, Issue 1, 7 October 2024, https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0236294
- Preethi, P. T. Ravichandran, D. N. Nandini, Performance Evaluation of Ceramic Fiber Modified Asphalt Mixtures Using Steel Slag Aggregates, Advancements in Materials for Civil Engineering Applications, AIP Conf. Proc. 3187, 030008 (2024), Volume 3187, Issue 1, 7 October 2024, https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0236291
- Rathika, P. T. Ravichandran, R. Ramasubramani, Experimental Investigation on the Mechanical Properties and Microstructure Behaviour of Concrete Using Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate (Leca) with Admixture, Advancements in Materials for Civil Engineering Applications, AIP Conf. Proc. 3187, 030004 (2024), Volume 3187, Issue 1, 7 October 2024, https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0236290
- Dhanasekar Sevugamoorthy; R. Ramasubramani; P. T. Ravichandran, Study on effect of super absorbent polymer & steel fiber in high performance concrete, Advancements in Materials for Civil Engineering Applications, AIP Conf. Proc. 3187, 020018 (2024), Volume 3187, Issue 1, 7 October 2024, https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0236794
- Suriya, D., Chandar, S.P. & Ravichandran, P.T. Performance of manufactured sand in self-compacting concrete RC beam under flexure. Innovative Infrastructures Solutions, 9, 241, June, (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41062-024-01565-8
- Ranjitha B. Tangadagi, P. T. Ravichandran, Performance Evaluation of Self-Compacting Concrete Prepared Using Waste Foundry Sand on Engineering Properties and Life Cycle Assessment, Recycling, June 2024, 9(3), 47; https://doi.org/10.3390/recycling9030047
- Rajkohila A,S. Prakash Chandar, Panruti Thangaraj Ravichandran, Flexural Performance of HSC beams containing natural fibers, Journal of Building Pathology and Rehabilitation, Vol. 9, 71, April, (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41024-024-00423-5
- Suriya, D., Prakash Chandar, S., & Ravichandran, P. T. (2024). Durability and microstructural characteristics of self-compacting concrete incorporating M-sand. Journal of the Chinese Institute of Engineers, Transactions of the Chinese Institute of Engineers, Series A, 1–12. June 2024, https://doi.org/10.1080/02533839.2024.2368470
- Ranjitha B. Tangadagi., Ravichandran, P.T., Performance Evaluation of Cement Mortar Prepared with Waste Foundry Sand as an Alternative for Fine Aggregate: A Sustainable Approach, Iranian Journal of Science and Technology – Transactions of Civil Engineering, 08 June 2024 , Vol. 9 Issue No. 3, 1-26, https://doi.org/10.3390/recycling9030047
- Rajkohila, S. Prakash Chandar, Ravichandran, P.T., Assessing the effect of natural fiber on mechanical properties and microstructural characteristics of high strength concrete, Ain Shams Engineering Journal, 8 February 2024, Vol. 15, Issue May 2024, pp. 01-23, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asej.2024.102666
- Preethi, S., Ravichandran, P.T., Laboratory Investigation on Nanomaterial Modified Bituminous Concrete Mixes with Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement. International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology, 23 Feb 2024, Vol. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42947-024-00416-0
- Sireesha, K., Murugesan, B., Ravichandran, P.T., Artificial Neural Network and Multiple Linear Regression Approach for Optimization of Material Composition for Sustainable Super Capacitor, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 31 January 2024, Vol 398, pp. 631-642. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-6229-7_56
- Arumugam, S., Ravichandran, P.T., Artificial Intelligence in the Construction Industry: A Status Update, Prospects, and Potential Application and Challenges, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 31 January 2024, Vol 398, pp. 49-57. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-6229-7_5
- Vismaya, S., Divya Krishnan, K., Ravichandran, P.T., Study on Performance of Expansive Soil Using Agro Waste as a Sustainable Stabilizer, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, January 2024, Vol 398, pp. 37-47. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-6229-7_4
- Manimaran, A., Ravichandran, P.T., A Study on the Strength Characteristics of Expansive Soil Blended with Rice Husk Ash, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 31 January 2024, Vol 398, 27-35. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-6229-7_3
- Jaishree, P.T. Ravichandran, Exploring the upper ocean characteristics of a bay using coastal and regional ocean community model, Global Journal of Environmental Science and Management, 1 January 2024, Vol. 10, No. 1, pp. 97-116. doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2024.01.08.
- Janani, V., Yadav, J., Ravichandran, P.T., Study on the Improvement of Properties of Expansive Soil Using Seashell Powder, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 02 December 2023, Vol. 387, pp. 687-697. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-6175-7_61
- Torhffi David, S., Ramasubramani, R., Ravichandran, P.T., Study on the Bonding Behavior of Hybrid Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Using Ramie and Glass Fibers, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 02 December 2023, Vol 387, pp. 613-622. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-6175-7_55
- Gokulkumar, D., Ravichandran, P.T., Divya Krishnan, K. (2024). Study of Characteristics of Expansive Soil Stabilized with Tire Derived Aggregate and Fish Scale Powder, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 02 December 2023, Vol 387, 337-349. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-6175-7_31
- Prakash Chandar, S., Vishnu , Ravichandran, P.T. , Plastic Shrinkage and Microstructural Analysis of Butyl Rubber in Light-Weight Concrete, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 02 December 2023, Vol. 387, pp. 287–303. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-6175-7_27
- Ramasubramani, R., Murali M., Ravichandran, P.T, Investigation on the Mechanical Properties of Marine Algae Concrete in High Strength Concrete, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, November 2023, Vol. 388, pp. 575–589. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-6233-4_52
- Swaminathan V, Ramasubramani R, Ravichandran, P.T, Srivastava, R. Flexural Behavior of Reinforced Beam Mixed with Copper Slag and Jute Fiber, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, November 2023, 388, pp. 203–216, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-6233-4_19
- Janani, P.T. Ravichandran, Effect of calcined clay on the improvement of compaction, swell and microstructural characteristics of expansive soil, Heliyon, 22 August, 2023, Vol. 9, No. 9. doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e19337.
- Rajkohila, S. Prakash Chandar, P.T Ravichandran, Influence of Natural Fiber Derived from Agricultural Waste on Durability and Micro-Morphological Analysis of High-Strength Concrete, Buildings, 29 June 2023, Vol. 13, No. 7, 1667. doi.org/10.3390/buildings13071667
- Jaishree, P.T. Ravichandran, D.V. Thattai, Exploring the dynamics of seasonal surface features using coastal and regional ocean community model, Global Journal of Environmental Science and Management, 23 April 2023, vol. 9, No. 4, 741-52, doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2023.04.06
- Suriya, S. Prakash Chandar, P. T. Ravichandran, Impact of M-Sand on Rheological, Mechanical, and Microstructural Properties of Self-Compacting Concrete, Buildings, 23 April 2023, Vol. 13, No. 5, 1126. doi.org/10.3390/buildings13051126
- Manivel Selvaraj, N Pannirselvam, P.T. Ravichandran, Bhuvaneshwaran Mylsamy, Samson S, Extraction and Characterization of a New Natural Cellulosic Fiber from Bark of Ficus Carica Plant as Potential Reinforcement for Polymer Composites. Journal of Natural Fibers, 12 April 2023, Vol. 20, No. 2, 2194699. doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2023.2194699
- Kumaresan Murugesan, Sindhu Nachiar Siva Subramanian, Anandh Sekar, PT Ravichandran, Energy consumption analysis of different geometries of precast tunnel lining segment numerically, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 31 January 2023, Vol. 30, No. 16, 46475-46488. doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-25472-0
- Janani, P.T. Ravichandran, Effect of industrial waste on the behaviour of expansive soil, Materials Today: Proceedings, January 2023, Vol. 80, pp.3048-3052, doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2021.07.135.
- V Janani, PT Ravichandran, Innovative Natural Admixture of Calcined Clay to Improve Strength and Durability Characteristics of Expansive Soil, Innovative Infrastructure Solution, 01st January 2023, Vol.38, pp. 1-8, doi:10.1007/s41062-022-01008-2
- Janani, P.T. Ravichandran, Recent Trends in Stabilization of Expansive Soil using Calcined Clay, International Journal of Engineering, 12(1), pp. 163-170 , 01st January 2023,Vol. 36, No. 01, doi: 10.5829/ije.2023.36.01a.18
- Manisha Gunturi, P.T. Ravichandran, An Experimental Study on the Effect of RBI Grade 81 Additive on the Engineering Properties of Clayey soils, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering 280, 01st January 2023, Vol.1, pp.447-455, doi:10.1007/978-981-19-4739-1_41
- B Hemanth Sai Kalyan, Anandh Sekar, S Sindhu Nachiar, PT Ravichandran, Discerning Recurrent Factors in Construction Disputes Through Judicial Case Studies – An Indian Perspective, Buildings, 12, 2229, 14 December 2022, pp.1–18, doi.org/10.3390/building12122229.
- K Divya Krishnan, D Kaavya, PT Ravichandran, Experimental Evaluation of Effect of Geogrid in the Disconnected Piled Raft Footing in Cohesionless Soil Under Vertical Loads, AIP Conference Proceedings, 2516, 30th November 2022, 060006, pp. 01-10, doi:10.1063/5.0108777.
- Manisha Gunturi, PT Ravichandran, Behavioural Prediction of Stabilised soils using Multilinear Regression Approach, AIP Conference Proceedings, 2516, 30th November 2022, 250003 -01-10, doi:10.1063/5.0108835.
- M Kowsalya, S Sindhu Nachiar, Anandh Sekar, PT Ravichandran, Study on Mechanical and Microstructural Properties of Concrete with Fly Ash Cenosphere as Fine Aggregate—A Sustainable Approach, Buildings, 912, 062063, 12 October 2022, pp.1–21, doi.org/10.3390/buildings12101679.
- Y Sivananda Reddy, S Anandh, S Sindhu Nachiar, PT Ravichandran, Use of industrial wastes as a filling materials in foam concrete: A short review, Materials Today: Proceedings 912, 062063, 11th September 2022,Vol. 68, Part 6, 2022, 2026-2031, doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2022.08.354.
- A Manimaran, S Pravinkumar, PT Ravichandran, R Ramasubramani, Experimental investigation on the flexural behaviour of basalt fibre reinforced polymer rebar concrete, Materials Today: Proceedings, 1st January 2022, Vol. 50 pp.353-357, doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2021.08.268.
- K Divya Krishnan, PT Ravichandran, Engineering characteristics of wood ash modified clay soils, Materials Today: Proceedings, 1st January 2022, Vol. 50 pp.348-352, doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2021.08.266.
- Krishnaraj, P.T. Ravichandran, Characterisation of ultra-fine fly ash as sustainable cementitious material for masonry construction, Ain Shams Engineering Journal, Ain Shams Engineering Journal, 12(1), pp. 259–269, March 2021, doi.org/10.1016/j.asej.2020.07.008.
- Merin Jose, K Divya Krishnan, PT Ravichandran, Behaviour of vertically loaded piled raft system on cohesionless soil, Materials Today: Proceedings, 1st January 2021, Vol. 40, pp.167-171, doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.05.496.
- P Sai Nikhil, PT Ravichandran, K Divya Krishnan, Stabilisation and characterisation of soil using wollastonite powder, Materials Today: Proceedings, 1st January 2021, Vol. 40, pp.161-166, doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.05.489.
- Arun B , P T Ravichandran, Divya Krishnan K, Effect of pyrophyllite on behavioural strength of clayey soil, IOP Conf. Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 912, 062063, 11th September, 2020, pp.1–11, doi:10.1088/1757-899X/912/6/062063.
- Divya Krishnan K, P.T.Ravichandran, Investigation on Industrial Waste Material for Stabilizing the Expansive Soil, IOP Conf. Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 912, 062062, 11th September, 2020, pp.1-8, doi:10.1088/1757-899X/912/6/062062.
- Kaavya D, Divya Krishnan K, P T Ravichandran, Study of piled and disconnected piled raft system with raft foundation in cohesionless soil, IOP Conf. Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 912, 062061, 11th September, 2020, pp.1-13, doi:10.1088/1757-899X/912/6/062061.
- A Manimaran, L Sathish, P T Ravichandran, Study on Ultimate Strength and Buckling Modes of Cold Formed Steel Structures, IOP Conf. Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 912, 062060, 11th September, 2020, pp.1-11, doi:10.1088/1757-899X/912/6/062060
- Anmol Basnett , Prerna Sharma , L Krishnaraj, P T Ravichandran, Characterization of zeolite influence to improve the performance of concrete, IOP Conf. Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 912, 062054, 11th September, 2020, pp.1–14, doi:10.1088/1757-899X/912/6/062054.
Working Papers:
- with S. Bala Shanmuga Sundaram, Divya Krishnan K, Experimental Study on the Behaviour of Geocomposite Reinforced Slope in Fine Grained Cohesionless Soil.
- with V.Janani, Soumya Pandey, Effective Utilization of Industrial waste for Improvement of Expansive Soil.
- with N. Manikandan, Divya Krishnan K, Study on Use of Glass Waste as Partial Replacement of Coarse Aggregate in Concrete.
- with B. Suresh, S. Ramesh, Study on Properties and Efficacy in Cost on Rapid Hardening Portland Cement Concrete Using Industrial Waste.
- with Divya Krishnan K, Investigation on shear strength of stabilised clay using Agrowaste.
- with Divya Krishnan K, Kaavya D, Effect of Geogrid in the Disconnected Piled Raft Footing at varying Compactness of Sand under Vertical Loads.
- with Bindu Ramakrishnan, Divya Krishnan K, Feasibility of an industrial waste as a partial replacement for cement in concrete
Patents:
- Prefabricated Unipaver concrete block embedded with coconut shell particles (The Patent Office Journal No.03/2020 Dated 17/01/2020, Page 3086).
- Prefabricated fencing post embedded with coconut shell particles (The Patent Office Journal No.17/2020 Dated 14/02/2020, Page 8594).
awards & Achievements
- Chairman, Institution of Engineers (I), Kattankulathur Local Centre (2020 -2022)
- Executive Committee Member – Institute of Engineering and Technology CLN (2015 – 2018)
- Convenor – Souvenir Committee – 98th Indian Science Congress – 2011
- MEN’S Engineering Award 2015 under the aegis of IET CLN – The Institution of Engineering and Technology
- Executive committee member – Indian Geotechnical Society – Chennai Chapter
- Secretary of Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Chennai Local Network
- Advisory Board Member, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre (Funded by DST), Adhiparasakthi Engineering College, Melmaruvathur, From 2010 onwards.
Best Paper Awards
- Best Paper Award Received for the paper titled “Strength Characteristics of Wood Ash Stabilised Soils”, at International Conference on Sustainable Environment and Energy, Hindustan University, April 2017.
- Best Paper Award Received for the paper titled “Design and Cost Analysis of Flexible Pavement with Geosynthetic Reinforcement” at International Conference on Smart Technologies and Green Environment, Velammal Engineering College, March 2017.
- Best Paper Award Received for the paper titled “Utilisation of RMC Waste in Sustainable Building Components” at International Conference on Recent Advances in Material Chemistry” SRM University, Kattankulathur, Chennai, February 2017.
- Best Paper Award Received for the paper titled “Efficiency of Nano Material used as a Soil Stabiliser”, at International Conference on Smart Technologies and Green Environment, Velammal Engineering College, March 2017.
- Best Paper Award Received for the paper titled “Fine Crumb Rubber as Stabiliser on Behaviour of Soil”, at Regional Conference on Science and Technology for National Development, ISCA & SRM Institute of Science and Technology (formerly known as SRM University), Kattankulathur, Chennai, December 2016.
- Received for the paper titled “ Investigation of Effectiveness of the Top Down Nanotechnology in Mechanical Activation of High Calcium Flyash in Mortar ”, at National Conference on Innovations and Sustainability in Civil Engineering and Technology, Villupuram, March 2016.
- Received for the paper titled “Effectiveness of Alkali Activator on Nanostructured Flyash in Geopolymer Mortar”, at National Conference on Innovations and Sustainability in Civil Engineering and Technology, Villupuram, March 2016.
- Received for the paper titled “Study on the Behaviour of Soil with Phosphogypsum as Stabiliser”, at National Conference on Innovations and Sustainability in Civil Engineering and Technology,Villupuram, March 2016.
- Received for the paper titled “Effect of Phosphogypsum and flyash stabilization on the strength and micro structure of clay”, at International Conference on Sustainable Technologies in Building & Environment, Chennai, July 2015.
- Received for the paper titled “Study on the use of Bagasse Ash Paver Blocks in Low Volume Traffic Road Pavement”, at International Conference on Sustainable Technologies in Building & Environment, Chennai, July 2015.
- Received for the paper titled “Effect of Phosphogypsum and flyash stabilization on the strength and micro structure of clay”, at International Conference on Sustainable Technologies in Building & Environment, Chennai, July 2015.
Workshops / Seminars / Conferences
- “Study on mechanical properties of partial fibre reinforced concrete”, National conference on Advances in Earthquake Resistant design and construction Techniques, Adhiparasakthi Engineering College, Melmaruvathur, pp.134-139, 2011.
- “Mechanical Properties of low calcium flyash based Geopolymer Concrete”, National conference on Recent developments in Civil Engineering, VVIET, paper ID: 14, 2011
- “Study on Uplift Behaviour of anchor foundation in submerged sand bed under monotonic and cyclic loads”, Indian Geotechnical Conference, IIsc Bangalore, Vol.2 pp.145-148, 2008
- “Study on Uplift Behaviour of Plate Anchors under Monotonic and Cyclic Loading in Geo-grid Reinforced Sand Bed”, The 12th International Conference of International Association for Computer Methods and Advances in Geomechanics (IACMAG), Goa, India, pp.3448-3455, 2008.
- “Study on Uplift Behaviour of Plate Anchor in Geogrid Reinforced Sand Bed”, Proceedings of ASCE –Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Soil Dynamics – IV (GEESD – IV), Scramento, California, USA, 2008.
- “Uplift Response of Strip Anchor Embedded in Geogrid Reinforced Sand Bed”, Second International Conference on Resource Utilisation and Intelligent Systems, Kongu Engineering College, Erode, pp.376–379, 2008.
- “Uplift Response of Plate Anchor Embedded in Geogrid Reinforced Submerged Sand Bed”, Fourth International Conference on Theoretical, Applied, Computational and Experimental Mechanics IIT Kharagpur, Paper ID 103, PP. 1-10, 2007
- “Uplift Behaviour of Plate Anchors in Geo Grid Reinforced Sand Bed”, Fourth Indian National Conference On Harbour And Ocean Engineering, National Institute Of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, 2007.
- “Behaviour of rectangular anchor embedded in sand bed” National conference on Theoretical and Experimental Advances in Civil Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (formerly known as SRM University), Chennai, pp. 253 – 259, 2007
- “Uplift response of strip anchor embedded in geogrids reinforced sand bed with end anchor”, Indian Geotechnical Conference,Chennai, pp.597 – 600, 2006.
- “Enhancement of uplift capacity of anchors with geocomposite”, National symposium on prediction methods in geotechnical engineering (Geopredict – 2005), IIT Madras, Chennai, pp. 148– 152, 2005.
- “Pullout Behaviour Of Strip Anchors Embedded In Sand Bed”, National conference on Geotechnics in Environment Protection(GEN’05), Allahabad, pp. IV – 14 -17, 2005
- “Studies on improvement of sub-grade soil using Geosynthetics”, All India Seminar on Advances in Geotechnical Engineering (AGTE-2005), NIT, Rourkela, Orissa, pp. 97 – 101, 2005
- “Comparative study of Horizontal and Inclined reinforcement on Anchor”, All India Seminar on Advances in Geotechnical Engineering (AGTE-2005), NIT, Rourkela, Orissa, pp.116 – 123, 2005
- “Behaviour of Rectangular plate anchors in Reinforced and Unreinforced sand beds”, International Conference on Geosynthetics and Geoenvironmental Engineering, IIT Bombay, Mumbai, pp.123 -128, 2004
- “Solid Waste Management using Geosynthetics”, National Seminar on Safety-Health-Environment, Chidambaram, 2004
- “An Experimental study on Pullout Behaviour of Anchors in Unreinforced and Reinforced Sand Bed”, International e-Conference on Modern trends in Foundation Engineering: Geotechnical Challenges and Solutions”, IIT Madras, Chennai, 2004
- “Fibre Reinforced Concrete”, National Seminar on Recent Trends in Concrete Technology (RTCT), Coimbatore, pp. 229 – 234, 1999
- “High Performance Concrete”, National Seminar on Recent Trends in Concrete Technology (RTCT), Coimbatore, pp. 292 – 303, 1999
- “Water Quality Assurance : Real Evidence of Water Quality”, National seminar on ground water salinity, Water resources Development and management of Purna Alluvial Basin, Amaravathi, Maharastra, 1998
- “Geotextile in Filtration and Drainage”, Geosynthetics Asia-97, Bangalore, India, pp. III.19 – 26, 1997
- “Geotextiles Application in Railways”, Indian Geotechnical Conference, (IGC – 96), Madras, pp. 505 – 509, 1996
- “Visco-elastic behaviour of Non-Woven Geotextiles”, Seminar on Recent trends in Geotechnical Engineering (Terzaghi-94), Tirupathi, pp. 20 – 23, 1994
Work Experience
Academic Experience:
- Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (formerly known as SRM University), from 2009 onwards
- Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (formerly known as SRM University), 2005 – 2009.
- Senior Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (formerly known as SRM University), 2000 – 2005.
- Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (formerly known as SRM University), 1995 – 2000.
- Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, CCMR Polytechnic, 1991 – 1992.
Other Professional Experience:
- Deputy Controller of Examinations, SRM University, August 2008 – July 2012
- Geotechnical Engineer, F. S. Engineers (P) Ltd., Chennai – 32, 1994 -1995
Consultancy Works
- Subsurface investigation and design for the proposed construction of cut and cover storm water, Perungalathur town panchayat, March 2020, Cost Rs. 47,200/-
- Tensile test on Geo tough strap samples, Proposed construction of proving ground facility and supporting infrastructure (Test Track Works) at SIPCOT, Cheyyar, M/s Intercontinental Consultants and Technocrats Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi – 110 016, March 2020, Cost. Rs. 14,200
- PVD sample Tests – Proposed New line BG line connecting Nagapattinam and Thiruthuraipundi (via) Thirukkuvalai, The Executive Engineer, Gauge Conversion –II, Thiruchirapalli, February 2020, Cost Rs. 59,000/-
- Soil Investigation and Design of water tank – 7 Nos, Maramimalai Nagar Municipality, July – August 2019, Cost – Rs. 3,90,000/-
- Subsurface investigation and Design of Office Building, Walajabad Town Panchayat, November 2018, Cost Rs.59,000/-
- Subsurface Investigation and Storm water design – Chitlapakkam and Mangadu Town Panchayat, September 2018, Cost Rs. 2,00,000/-
- Subsurface Investigation and Culvert design – Mangadu, Perugalathur and Thiruneermalai Town Panchayat, September 2018, Cost Rs.2,06,500/-
- Compound wall design, Kundrathur and Perugalathur Town Panchayat, July – August 2018, Rs.88,000/-
- Soil Test and Pavement Design for Vigilance Nagar, Kadambur Village and Kalivanathapathu Village, April 2018, Cost. Rs.35,000/-
- SBC assessment for Rural Administrative Buildings
- Soil testing for rural roads, abutments and Materials suitability tests.
- Design of flexible/rigid pavement, Tambaram Municipality
- Design of flexible pavement, Pallavaram Municipality
memberships
- Fellow in Institution of Engineers (India), (FIE) , 2014
- Charted Engineer (IEI), 1999
- Fellow in Indian Geotechnical Society (FIGS), 2015
- Life Member in Indian Road Congress (MIRC), 2014
- Life Member in Indian Concrete Institute (ICI), 2012
- Life Member in Indian Society for Technical Education, (ISTE), 1999
- Life Member in Indian Society for Earthquake Technology (ISET), 1997
Responsibilities Held
Programmes Conducted with Coordination
- Convener – A Five Days Online Faculty Development Programme on Recent Trends and Innovations in Construction Technologies (RTICT), SRM IST, Kattankulathur, 10th August to 14th August 2020.
- Convener – A Five Days Online Faculty Development Programme on Recent Development & Applications in Geotechnical Engineering (RD & AGE)”, SRM IST, Kattankulathur, 20th July to 24th July 2020.
- Convener – A Five Days Online Faculty Development Programme on “Innovation in Civil Engineering and Concrete Technology (ICECT)”, SRM IST, Kattankulathur, 13th July to 17th July 2020.
- Coordinator – One day workshop – Practical based Training on Geo-Reinforcement and Concrete Materials, 29 February 2020, SRM IST, Kattankulathur.
- Coordinator – One day workshop – Awareness and Training on Construction Chemicals for Field Practice, 22 February 2020, SRM IST, Kattankulathur.
- Coordinator – One day workshop – Training on Testing of Geo and Special Lightweight Concrete, 15 February 2020, SRM IST, Kattankulathur.
- Coordinator – One day workshop – Experimental Training on Soil Reinforcement and Concrete Made with Coconut Shell, 08 February 2020, SRM IST, Kattankulathur.
- Coordinator – One day workshop – Geosynthetics and Coconut Shell Concrete, 01 February 2020, SRM IST, Kattankulathur.
- Coordinator – Faculty Development Program on “Practical Training on Geosynthetics and Special Concrete”, Department of Civil Engineering, SRM IST, Kattankulathur, 18th–22nd November, 2019.
- Coordinator – Faculty Development Program on “Experimental Studies on Concrete and Soil Characteristic”, Department of Civil Engineering, SRM IST, Kattankulathur, 13th–17th, May 2019.
- Coordinator – Faculty Development Program on “Practical Training on Geosynthetics and Building Materials”, Department of Civil Engineering, SRM IST, Kattankulathur, 19th–23rd, November 2018.
- Coordinator – One day workshop – Testing on Geotextile and Sustainable Concrete Materials, 08 September 2018, SRM IST, Kattankulathur.
- Coordinator – One day workshop – Realistic Testing on Geosynthetics and Special Concrete Material, 24 February 2018, SRM IST, Kattankulathur.
- Coordinator – One day workshop – Learning Practical Materials Testing on Geosynthetic and Lightweight Aggregate, 17 February 2018, SRM IST, Kattankulathur.
- Coordinator – One day workshop – Georeinforcement and Coconut Shell Material – Experimental Training, 10 February 2018, SRM IST, Kattankulathur.
- Coordinator – One day workshop – Materials Testing and Training on Geosynthetics and Lightweight Concrete, 27 January 2018, SRM IST, Kattankulathur.
- Coordinator – One day workshop – Geotextile and Special Concrete Materials Testing,
- 06 January 2018, SRM IST, Kattankulathur.
- Coordinator – One day workshop – Laboratory Studies on Geo Material and Special Concrete,
- 21 October 2017, SRM IST, Kattankulathur.
- Coordinator – One day workshop – Testing on Georeinforceemnt Material and Coconut shell Concrete, 14 October 2017, SRM IST, Kattankulathur.
- Coordinator – One day workshop – Practical Training in Geotextile and Lightweight Concrete,
- 07 October 2017, SRM IST, Kattankulathur.
- Coordinator – One day workshop – Geosynthetics and Special Concretes, 23 September 2017,
- SRM IST, Kattankulathur.
- Coordinator – One day workshop – Geosynthetics and its properties, 09 September 2017, SRM IST, Kattankulathur.
- Organizing Secretary – The International Groundwater Conference (IGWC-2015), Feb 11-13, 2016, SRM University, Chennai.
- Coordinator – One day Workshop on Ground Improvement for Infrastructure Projects, 26th November 2013.
- Coordinator and Editor – National Conference on Recent Developments in Civil Engineering (RDCE-2012), 21-22, March 2012.
- Coordinator – Refresher Training on Material Testing – for Consolidated Construction Consortium Limited – (CCCL – Chennai), 20-30, December 2011.
- Coordinator – Refresher Training on Material Testing – for Consolidated Construction Consortium Limited – (CCCL – Chennai), 18-29, January 2011.
- Coordinator – One day workshop on Geosynthetics and Reinforced Soil Structures (GRSS-2010), 19th November 19, 2010
- Coordinator – Refresher Training on Material Testing – for Consolidated Construction Consortium Limited – (CCCL – Chennai), 29 June 2009 to 07 July 2009.
- Coordinator – National Conference on “Theoretical and Experimental Advances in Civil Engineering– (TEACE – 2007), Feb. 08 & 09, 2007
- Coordinator – Seminar on Good Construction Practices and Usage of Construction Chemicals, Sep.10, 2004
- Coordinator – One day Workshop on Cost Effective Techniques in Foundations for Problematic Soils, 24th Janaury 2004
- Coordinator – Intensive course on Essential and Managerial Aspects of a Building Project, 30.05.02 to 05.06.2002
