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- Presented invited special presentation on our work on geopolymer during
- Geopolymer Camp 2015 organised by Prof Davidovits (inventor and father of geopolymer) in France
- International Conference on Fly ash, Coal Ash Asia 2015, in China
- Asian Geopolymer Conference, 2016, held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Was given Dr B V Rangan Award during National Seminar on Resaerch Scholars (NSRS 2017) at AMC College of Engg, Bangalore
- SRM University was awarded the Best University for Research on Geopolymers in India’
- Formed SRMU team to conducted one day dedicated workshop on Comprehensive Introduction to Geopolymer Composites Science and Technology and this was utilised by
- NSN College of Engg, Karur
- Indian Concrete Institute, Chennai Chapter
- Anna University, Guindy, Chennai
- SRM University
- Formulated a 4 credit course for MTech on Geopolymer Concrete Technology and 42 numbers of MTech (Structures) of SRM University in 2016 formed the first batch of students
2025
- Ramkumar, K. B., Kannan Rajkumar, P. R., Baskara Sundararaj, J., & Jegan, M. (2025). An efficient prediction of sustainable concrete properties of hybrid steel fiber-reinforced self-compacting concrete using the novel JO-mSigmoid-ANN model. Multiscale and Multidisciplinary Modeling, Experiments and Design, 8(5), 263.
2024
- Jeyashree, T. M., & Kannan Rajkumar, P. R. (2024). Investigation on performance of prestressed hollow core slabs exposed to elevated temperatures. Journal of Structural Fire Engineering, 15(3), 426-446.
- Ramkumar, K. B., Sudha, C., Gunasekaran, K., & Kannan Rajkumar, P. R. (2024). Effect of hybrid steel fibres on shear behaviour of self compacting RC beam. Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 9(9), 341.
- Baskara Sundararaj J, Kannan Rajkumar P. R. (2024). Effects of multiple precursors on strength, durability, and microstructural properties of ambiently cured geopolymer concrete. Construction and Building Materials, 442, 137538.
- Gunasekaran, P., & Kannan Rajkumar P. R. (2024). Numerical and Experimental Validation for Connecting Nature with Architecture by Mimicking Cranium into a Shell Roof. Buildings, 14(9), 2966.
- Suresh, B., & Kannan Rajkumar P. R. (2024, October). A review on the properties of concrete blended with supplementary cementitious materials from industrial wastes. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 3187, No. 1, p. 030011). AIP Publishing LLC.
- Venkataraman, K., & Kannan Rajkumar P. R. (2024). Study on Performance, Mechanical Behaviour and Microstructural Characteristics of Eco-Friendly Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) Concrete with GGBS–A Sustainable Approach. International Journal of Sustainable Construction Engineering and Technology, 15(4), 203-220.
2023
- Ramkumar, K. B., Kannan Rajkumar P. R., & Gunasekaran, K. (2023). Performance of hybrid steel fiber-reinforced self-compacting concrete RC beam under flexure. Engineering Science and Technology, an International Journal, 42, 101432.
- Jegan, M., Annadurai, R., & Kannan Rajkumar P. R. (2023). A state of the art on effect of alkali activator, precursor, and fibers on properties of geopolymer composites. Case Studies in Construction Materials, 18, e01891.
2022
- Srividya, T., Kannan Rajkumar P. R., Sivasakthi, M., Sujitha, A., & Jeyalakshmi, R. (2022). A state-of-the-art on development of geopolymer concrete and its field applications. Case Studies in Construction Materials, 16, e00812.
- Ramkumar, K. B., & Kannan Rajkumar, P. R. (2022). Reinforcing self-compacting concrete with hybrid hooked-end and micro-steel fibres for improving workability and preventing cracks in construction. Case Stud. Constr. Mater, 17, e01274.
- Ramasamy, N. G., & Kannan Rajkumar P. R. (2022). Flexural behaviour of High-performance concrete beams under Cyclic loading conditions. Journal of Engineering Research (2307-1877).
- Srividya, T., Kannan Rajkumar P. R., Sivasakthi, M., Sujitha, A., & Jeyalakshmi, R. (2022). A state-of-the-art on development of geopolymer concrete and its field applications. Case Studies in Construction Materials, 16, e00812.
- Revathi, T., Vanitha, N., Jeyalakshmi, R., Baskara Sundararaj, J., Jegan, M., & Kannan Rajkumar P. R. (2022). Adoption of alkali-activated cement-based binders (geopolymers) from industrial by-products for sustainable construction of utility buildings-A field demonstration. Journal of Building Engineering, 52, 104450.
- Jeyashree, T. M., Kannan Rajkumar P. R., & Satyanarayanan, K. S. (2022). Developments and research on fire response behaviour of prestressed concrete members–A review. Journal of Building Engineering, 57, 104797.
- Jeyashree, T. M., & Kannan Rajkumar P. R. (2022). Elevated Temperature. Recent Advances in Materials, Mechanics and Structures: Select Proceedings of ICMMS 2022, 269, 213.
- Ramkumar, K. B., & Kannan Rajkumar P. R. (2022). Impact of hybrid steel fibres on fresh and mechanical properties of Self-compacting concrete. Case Studies in Construction Materials, 17, e01274.
- Srividya, T., & Kannan Rajkumar P. R. (2022). Mechanical and durability properties of alkali-activated binders based paver blocks derived from secondary sources. Case Studies in Construction Materials, 17, e01561.
- Sudha, C., Sambasivan, A. K., Kannan Rajkumar P. R., & Jegan, M. (2022). Investigation on the performance of reinforced concrete columns jacketed by conventional concrete and geopolymer concrete. Engineering Science and Technology, an International Journal, 36, 101275.
2021
- Ramasamy, N. G., & Kannan Rajkumar P. R. (2021). Microstructure study of various grades of High Performance Concrete. Journal of Environmental Protection and Ecology, 22(5), 2069-2080.
- Srividya, T., Kannan Rajkumar P. R., Sivasakthi, M., Sujitha, A., & Jeyalakshmi, R. (2022). A state-of-the-art on development of geopolymer concrete and its field applications. Case Studies in Construction Materials, 16, e00812.
- Kannan Rajkumar P. R., S Jilani, C Sudha, M Jegan, J Baskara Sundararaj (2021). Flexural Performance of Textile Reinforced Concrete with Hybrid Fabric Mesh ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences 16 (20), 2132-2140
2020
- Ramasamy, N. G., Lakshmipathy, M., & Kannan Rajkumar P. R. (2020, August). Optimization and Experimental investigation of High-Performance concrete. In IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (Vol. 912, No. 6, p. 062051). IOP Publishing.
- Kannan Rajkumar P. R., Mathangi, D. P., Sudha, C., & Neelamegam, M. (2020). Experimental investigation of reactive powder concrete exposed to elevated temperatures. Construction and Building Materials, 261, 119593.
- Ramkumar, K. B., Kannan Rajkumar P. R., Ahmmad, S. N., & Jegan, M. (2020). A review on performance of self-compacting concrete–use of mineral admixtures and steel fibres with artificial neural network application. Construction and building materials, 261, 120215.
- Preethi, T., PR Kannan Rajkumar, and M. Jegan. “Investigation on the flexural behaviour of steel cold formed built up sections.” International Journal of Integrated Engineering 12, no. 9 (2020): 184-190.
- Varthi, M. K. C., M Sivaraja, A., Krishnaraja, M. Jegan. (2020). Flexural performance of hybrid fiber reinforced concrete beams using textile and steel fiber. International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, 29(7), 844-848.
- Varthi, M. K. C., M Sivaraja, A., Krishnaraja, M. Jegan. (2020). Flexural performance of hybrid fiber reinforced concrete beams using textile and steel fiber. International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, 29(7), 844-848.
2019
- Manoharan, P., Ravichandran, P. T., Annadurai, R., & Kannan Rajkumar, P. R. (2019). Studies on properties of concrete using crumb rubber as fine aggregate. In International Conference on Intelligent Computing and Applications: Proceedings of ICICA 2018 (pp. 197-203). Springer Singapore.
- Ashok Kumar, V. T., Ravichandran, P. T., & Kannan Rajkumar, P. R. (2019). Use of textile effluent treatment plant sludge as sustainable material in brick manufacturing. In International Conference on Intelligent Computing and Applications: Proceedings of ICICA 2018 (pp. 283-291). Springer Singapore.
- Krishnaraj, L., Ravichandran, P. T., & Kannan Rajkumar, P. R. (2019). An investigation on strength properties and microstructural properties of pozzolanic mortar mixes. In International Conference on Intelligent Computing and Applications: Proceedings of ICICA 2018 (pp. 393-401). Springer Singapore.
- Ravichandran, P. T., Priyanga, G., Divya Krishnan, K., & Kannan Rajkumar, P. R. (2019). Compaction behavior of rubberized soil. In International Conference on Intelligent Computing and Applications: Proceedings of ICICA 2018 (pp. 129-134). Springer Singapore.
2018
- Kannan Rajkumar P. R., Rahul, M., & Ravichandran, P. T. (2018). Characteristic study on high performance hybrid fiber reinforced concrete using copper slag fine aggregate. International Journal of Engineering & Technology, 7(2.33), 31-35.
- Ravichandran, P. T., Kannan Rajkumar P. R., KRISHNAN, D. K., & Rajkumar, P. K. (2018). Performance study on strength characteristics of high performance concrete using rice husk ash. Journal of Mines, Metals & Fuels, 66(1).
- Ravichandran, P. T., Priyanga, G., Krishnan, K. D., & Kannan Rajkumar P. R. (2018, September). Compaction Behavior of Rubberized. In International Conference on Intelligent Computing and Applications: Proceedings of ICICA 2018 (Vol. 846, p. 129). Springer.
- Krishnaraj, L., Ravichandran, P. T., & Kannan Rajkumar P. R. (2018, September). An Investigation on Strength Properties and Microstructural Properties. In International Conference on Intelligent Computing and Applications: Proceedings of ICICA 2018 (Vol. 846, p. 393). Springer.
2017
- Jeyalakshmi, M. Sivasakthi , T. Revathi , N.P. Rajamane, (2017), “Fire Related Temperature Resistance of Fly Ash Based Geopolymer Mortar”, MATEC Web of Conferences 97, 01034 (2017) DOI: 0.1051/matecconf/20179701034 ETIC 20 16 R, p9
- Revathi T, R. Jeyalakshmi, N. P Rajamane, and M. Sivasakthi, (2017) ,“Evaluation of the Role of Cetyltrimethylammoniumbromide (CTAB) and Acetylenicglycol (AG) Admixture on Fly Ash Based Geopolymer”, ISSN: 0970-020 X CODEN: OJCHEG 2017, Vol. 33, No. (2), Oriental Journal Of Chemistry An International Open Free Access, Peer Reviewed Research Journal www.orientjchem.org, p9
2016
- Jeyalakshmi R., Rajamane N. P., Baskara Sundararaj J, and Sivasakthi M, (2016), “Fire Resistant Low Carbon Footprint Geopolymer from Fly Ash”, ICI Journal, Jan-Mar, pp 9-14. [448]
- Namitha Lekshmi J , Rajamane N. P, Baskara Sundararaj J, and R Jeyalakshmi, (2016), “A study on residual strengths of geopolymer and Portland cement based mortars after exposure to high temperatures”, International conference on “Advances in Civil Engineering and Sustainable Construction” (ACESC 2016), 30th March to 1st April 2016, p5. [449]
- Boopalan C., N. P. Rajamane and R Jeyalakshmi, (2016), “A case study on lowering of carbon footprint of residential building construction with geopolymer concrete”, International conference on “Advances in Civil Engineering and Sustainable Construction” (ACESC 2016), 30th March to 1st April 2016, p10. [450]
- Kapil Dev K, N.P Rajamane, J Baskar Sundar Raj, (2016), “Studies on strength and corrosion resistance of air cured portland cement matrix containing ‘self curing chemical admixture’”, International conference on “Advances in Civil Engineering and Sustainable Construction” (ACESC 2016), 30th March to 1st April 2016, p6. [454]
- Revathi T, Jeyalakshmi R, Rajamane N P, (2016), “Fresh properties, rheology and microstructure of fly ash geopolymer with acetylenic glycol, a de-aerator”, International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Volume 7, Issue 10, October-2016 1575 ISSN 2229-5518 IJSER © 2016 http://www.ijser.org pp 1575-81
- Rajamane N.P., M.C. Nataraja, R. Jeyalakshmi and S. Nithiyanantham, (2016), “An empirical model to estimate density of sodium hydroxide solution: An activator of geopolymer concretes”, DOI 10.1140/epjp/i2016-16028-4 Regular Article Eur. Phys. J. Plus (2016) 131: 28 The European Physical Journal Plus, p11
2015
- Sangesh S, Rajamane N. P., R Jeyalakshmi, and J.Baskar Sundararaj, (2015), “Development of new eco-friendly matrix in ferrocement studies”, Paper No CE08, Research Day 2015, SRM University, Kattankulathur, 41-42 p [392]
- Sriram Bollineni and Rajamane N P, (2015), “High temperature resistant eco-friendly concrete through geopolymerisation”, Paper No CE09, Research Day 2015, SRM University, Kattankulathur, 42 p [393]
- Vivek M S, Praneeth Annam, R Jeyalakshmi, and N P Rajamane, (2015), “Low carbon ‘Eco-blocks’ with alternates to sand and Portland cement through industrial wastes and geopolymerisation techniques”, Paper No CH07, Research Day 2015, SRM University, Kattankulathur, 47-48 p [394]
- Jeyalakshmi R., Dhinesh. M., J.Baskar Sundararaj, and Rajamane N. P., (2015), ‘Geopolymer: cement free binder system from industrial wastes’, paper No 115 under Theme Environment, Reg No 201503, Feb 02-05, ICEWEST 2005, Presidency College, Chennai, 18p [396]
- Rajamane N. P. and R Jeyalakshmi, (2015), “Eco-friendly Zero-Portland cement self cured concrete through geopolymerisation of fly ash and blast furnace slag powder”, 13-14 March, Proceed National seminar on Alternate Materials for Construction (AMCON 2015), Nagpur, (in CD), paper No 13, 18p [399]
- Rajamane N. P. and R. Jeyalakshmi, (2015), “Self-Cured Geopolymer Concrete using Fly Ash and Ground Granulated Blast Furnace”, Proceedings of the National Conference on Recent Trends In Civil Engineering (NCRTCE`15) MPNMJ Engineering College, Chennimalai, 27th March, pp 30-42 [404]
- Rajamane N. P. and R. Jeyalakshmi, (2015), “Geopolymer from Fly Ash and Blast Furnace Slag Powder as Eco-Friendly Binder”, Proceedings of the National Seminar on Recent Developments in Building Materials and Technologies, paper No RDBMT1519, Gandhigram Rural University, Gandhigram, Dindigul, India, p 19 [409]
- Rajamane N. P. & R. Jeyalakshmi, (2015), “Geopolymerisation of fly ash and blast furnace slag for structural concretes”, Third National Conference on ‘Trendy and Sustainable Development in Civil Engineering, 15th May, K.S.R.College Engineering Tiruchengode, pp 1-10 [414]
- Rajamane N. P., R. Jeyalakshmi, J. Baskar Sundar Raj, and S. Sangesh, (2015), “Geopolymer as Binder Material in Ferrocement”, Third National Conference on ‘Trendy and Sustainable Development in Civil Engineering, 15th May, K.S.R.College Engineering Tiruchengode, pp 72-77 [422]
- Rajamane N.P., R. Jeyalakshmi, Baskar Sundara Raj, and Sriram Bollineni “Effects of high temperature on Geopolymer composites”, Third National Conference on ‘Trendy and Sustainable Development in Civil Engineering, 15th May, K.S.R.College Engineering Tiruchengode, pp 78-82 [423]
- Rajamane N. P., Nataraja M. C. & R. Jeyalakshmi, (2015), “Geopolymeric activation of blast furnace slag and fly ash for structural concretes’, ICI-JSW Conclave on Durable Construction Using GGBS, Chennai, (Paper No 1 of Group 5), 15th May, p12 (CD form) (2015-424 ICI-JSWConclave May 15 NPR RJ TB GPC 12p) [424]
- Rajamane N. P. and Nataraja M. C., (2015), “GGBS Based Self Curing Geopolymer Concrete And Strength Acceptability Criteria OF IS:456-2000”, ICI-JSW Conclave on Durable Construction Using GGBS, Chennai, (Paper No 4 of Group 5), 15th May, p9 (CD form) (2015-427 ICI-JSWConclave May 15 NPR MCN GPC 9p) [427]
- Rajamane N. P. & R. Jeyalakshmi, (2015), “Geopolymerisation of fly ash and blast furnace slag for structural concretes”, ICI-JSW Conclave on Durable Construction Using GGBS, Chennai, (Paper No 5 of Group 5), 15th May, p12 (CD form) (2015-428 ICI-JSWConclave May 15 NPR GPC 12p) [428]
- Jeyalakshmi R., Dhinesh. M., Baskar Sundara Raj, Rajamane N.P., (2015), “Geopolymer: Portland cement Free Binder System From Industrial Wastes”, International Journal of ChemTech Research CODEN (USA): IJCRGG ISSN: 0974-4290 Vol.7, No.7, pp 2846-2854 (2015-429 IntJChemTech V 7 No 7 2015 pp 2846-54 GPC RJ MD BS NPR 9p) [429]
- Rajamane N. P., M C Nataraja, R. Jeyalakshmi and S Nithiyanantham, (2015), “Greener durable concretes through geopolymerisation of blast furnace slag”, Materials Research Express, Vol 2, No 5, http://iopscience.iop.org/2053-1591/2/5/055502/, p8 (2015-432 NPR MCN RJ SN Greener Dur GPC Mat Res express 8p) [432]
- Rajamane N P, Nataraja M. C, Lakshmanan N and Dattatreya J K, “Chloride permeability of geopolymer and Portland cement concretes using bulk diffusion test”, Indian Concrete Institute Journal, July-Sept 2014, Vol. 15, No. 2, pp.1-6 [434] [was given The Best Paper award by The Indian Concrete Institute]
- Rajamane N P, and Jeyalakshmi R, “Quantities of sodium hydroxide solids and water to prepare sodium hydroxide solution of given molarity for Geopolymer Concrete mixes”, Indian Concrete Institute Journal, July-Sept 2015, Vol. 16, No. 2, pp.33-36 [435]
- Rajamane N P, and Jeyalakshmi R, “Formulae for sodium hydroxide solution preparation of known molar concentration for geopolymer concretes”, The Indian Concrete Journal, Nov 2015, Vol. 89, No. 11, pp. 47-56 [436]
2014
- Rajamane N. P., Nataraja M. C., and Jeyalakshmi R., [2014], “Self-curing geopolymer concretes with GGBS, low and high calcium fly ashes for retrofitting of structures,” All India Seminar on Retrofitting of Concrete Structures-RETROFIT 2014, 24-25 Jan, Nagpur, pp 15-26
- Rajamane N. P., Nataraja M. C., and Jeyalakshmi R., [2014], “Eco-friendly Durable Greener Geopolymer Concretes Made from GGBS and Fly Ash for Structural Applications including Retrofitting,” 29th National Convention of Architectural Engineers: Innovative World of Construction Materials 31 Jan -1 Feb, 2014, Kolkata, India, Paper No 5, pp 1-26
- Rajamane N. P., Nataraja M C, and R. Jeyalakshmi, [2014], “Self Curing Geopolymer concretes using GGBS,Class C and Class F Fly Ashes”, Proceed. Of International Conference on Advances in Civil Engineering and Chemistry of Innovative Materials ACECIM’14 13th & 14th March 2014, SRM University, pp 776-788 [362]
- Rajamane N. P., Nataraja M. C. and Jeyalakshmi R., [2014], “Ecofriendly durable and strong geopolymer concretes with low carbon footprint made from GGBS and fly ash”, Proceed. National Conference on “Beneficial Use of Fly Ash in Construction Industry and Agriculture”, 23-24th May, Organised by: The Centre for Ash Utilization and Environment Conservation (CASHUTEC) and University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur, ISBN No 978-81-9286551-9-5, pp 09, 76-99 [368]
- Rajamane N.P., M.C. Nataraja and R. Jeyalakshmi, (2014), “Pozzolanic industrial waste based geopolymer concretes with low carbon footprint”, The Indian Concrete Journal, Vol. 88, No 7, July, Special Issue on Future Cements, pp 49-68 [382]
- Rajamane N.P., M.C. Nataraja and R. Jeyalakshmi, (2014), Discussion on “Pozzolanic industrial waste based geopolymer concretes with low carbon footprint”, The Indian Concrete Journal, Vol. 88, No 8, August, Special Issue on Future Cements, pp 45-46 [384]
- Rajamane N.P., M. C. Nataraja, N. Lakshmanan and J. K. Dattatreya, (2014), “Pozzolanic industrial waste based geopolymer concretes with low carbon footprint”, ICI Journal, Vol. 15, July-Sept, pp 23-38 [385]
- Rajamane N.P., M.C. Nataraja and R. Jeyalakshmi, (2014), “Geopolymer concretes : eco-friendly alternate to Portland cement based concretes”, Invited paper no 17 at International Seminar on Frontiers of Ceramic and Material Technologies for Cement Industries (CemSem2014), 17- 18 Nov, Gulbarga, Organised by Indian Ceramic Society and PDA College of Engg, p 69 [387]
- Rajamane N.P., Sriram Bollineni, R. Jeyalakshmi, and M. Dhinesh, (2014), “High Temperature Effects on Fly ash based Geopolymer Composites with and without ceramic additive”, Invited paper no 17 at International Seminar on Frontiers of Ceramic and Material Technologies for Cement Industries (CemSem2014), 17- 18 Nov, Gulbarga, Organised by Indian Ceramic Society and PDA College of Engg, Paper No P-1, p 75-76 [388]
- Madheswaran CK, PS Ambily, NP Rajamane, G Arun, (2014), “Studies on flexural behaviour of reinforced geopolymer concrete beams with lightweight aggregates”, International Journal of Civil & Structural Engineering, Vol 4, No 3, pp 294-303 [389]
- Rajamane N. P., and Jeyalakshmi R. (2014), “Quantities of sodium hydroxide solids and water to Prepare sodium hydroxide solution of Given molarity for geopolymer concrete mixes, ICI Update, ICI Technical Paper, Aug – Sep 2014, pp 4-8 [391]
2013
- Rajamane N P, M C Nataraja, and N Lakshmanan, (2013), “Industrial waste based novel geopolymer concretes with Zero-Portland cement and high ductility for earthquake resistant structures”, ISTE – SRM Short Term Training Program on Disaster Resistant Structures Design, Retrofitting, Mitigation & Management June 24 – 29 , 2013, pp. 11-33
- Rajamane N P, M C Nataraja, N Lakshmanan, and R Jeyalakshmi, (2013), “Strength and Durability Aspects of Geopolymer Concretes”, National Level Technical Seminar on “Durability and Strength Aspects of the Concrete” on 25-26 July 2013, Erode Sengunthar Engineering College, Erode, pp 12-50
- Rajamane N P, M C Nataraja, N Lakshmanan, and R Jeyalakshmi, (2013), “Industrial wastes produce strong and durable geopolymer concretes – a study”, National Seminar on “Effective Utilisation of Industrial wastes”, August 8-9, St. Peter’s University, Avadi, Chennai, pp K2:2-25
- Rajamane N P, and R Jeyalakshmi, [2013], ‘Ecological and Economical Aspects of Geopolymer Concretes’, Invited paper, Proceed. National Seminar on QICE’13, Vel Tech High Tech Dr. Rangarajan Dr. Sakunthala Engineering College, Avadi, Chennai, 30th Oct, pp i-ix.
- Harsha Vardhan, M. Dhinesh, Rajamane N. P, Jeyalakshmi R., [2013], “Clay based binder for concretes,” ISCA Regional Science Congress 12 13 December, SRM University, Kattankulathur, p 30
- Rajamane N.P, Jeyalakshmi R., [2013], “Ecofriendly Low embodied energy cement from Industrial bi- product en construction,” ISCA Regional Science Congress 12 13 December, SRM University, Kattankulathur, p 31
- Bhagathram U, Dr. Rajamane N. P, and Dr. BSM Kumar, [2013], “Characterisation of activators for geopolymer concretes”, ISCA Regional Science Congress 12 13 December, SRM University, Kattankulathur, p 22
- Rajamane N.P, Jeyalakshmi R., [2013], “Ecological and economical aspects of fly ash-GGBS based geopolymer concretes,” Asia Pacific Conclave – 2013 on ‘Fly ash based geopolymeric binders, concretes and other building materials’, Kolkata, p 22
- Harsha Vardhan K., Dhinesh M., Dr Jeyalakshmi R., and Dr Rajamane N. P., [2013], “Effects of Metakaolin on GGBS Based Geopolymer Concretes,” www academia edu 5310316, pp 1-12
2012
- Rajamane N P, M C Nataraja, N Lakshmanan, J K Dattatreya & D Sabitha, (2012), “Sulphuric acid resistant ecofriendly concrete from geopolymerisation of blast furnace slag”, Indian Journal of Engineering & Materials Sciences, Vol. 19, October, pp. 357-367
- Rajamane N. P., Nataraja M. C., N. Lakshmanan and J. K. Dattatreya, (2012), “Pull-out tests for bond strengths of geopolymer concretes”, The Indian Concrete Journal, Vol. 86, No 10, Oct., pp 25-34
- Rajamane N. P., Nataraja M. C., N. Lakshmanan and R. Jeyalakshmi, (2012), “Studies on physical properties and equations for density of activator solutions of geopolymer concretes”, The Indian Concrete Journal, Vol. 86, No 09, Sept., pp 49-59
- Rajamane N. P., M. C. Nataraja, N. Lakshmanan, J. K. Dattatreya , (2012),” Studies on use of potassium silicate as replacement for sodium silicate in Alkali Activator Solution of GGBS based self-curing geopolymer concrete “, International Journal of 3R’s, Vol. 3, N0. 1, January-March, pp 378-388
- Rajamane N. P., Nataraja M. C., Dattatreya J. K., and Jeyalakshmi R, [2012], “Developments in Alternates to Energy Intensive High Carbon Foot printed Portland Cements”, 3rd International Conference on Solid waste Management and Exhibition (IconSWM2012), Mysore, pp 677-690
- Rajamane N.P., M.C. Nataraja, N. Lakshmanan, J.K. Dattatreya , Jeyalakshmi R, [2012], “Ecofriendly Concrete from Blast Furnace Slag Waste with High Sulphuric Acid Resistance”, 3rd International Conference on Solid waste Management and Exhibition (IconSWM2012), Mysore, pp 735-739
- Rajamane N. P., M. C. Nataraja, N. Lakshmanan, and P. S. Ambily, [2012], “Literature survey on geopolymer concretes and a research plan in Indian context – Part 2”, The Masterbuilder, Vol 14, No 5, pp 50-56
- Rajamane N. P., M. C. Nataraja, N. Lakshmanan, and P. S. Ambily, [2012], “Literature survey on geopolymer concretes and a research plan in Indian context – Part 1”, The Masterbuilder, Vol 14, No 4, pp 148-161
- Rajamane N. P., Nataraja M. C., J.K. Dattatreya, N. Lakshmanan and D. Sabitha., (2012), “Sulphate resistance and eco-friendliness of geopolymer concretes”, The Indian Concrete Journal, Vol. 86, No 1, Jan., pp 13-22
- Rajamane N. P., Nataraja M. C., J.K. Dattatreya, N. Lakshmanan and D. Sabitha., (2012), “Strength loss in Portland cement and geopolymer concretes by Magnesium Sulphate”, Civil Engineering and Construction Review (CE & CR), Vol. 25, No. 1, Jan, pp. 108-114
- Rajamane N. P., Nataraja M. C., Dattatreya J. K., and Lakshmanan N, (2012), “Concrete Without Portland Cement – Recent Developments”, Proceed of National Seminar on Recent Developments in Concrete Science and Technology, SIT, Tumkur, pp 198-225
- Rajamane N. P., M. C. Nataraja, N. Lakshmanan, J. K. Dattatreya, P. S. Ambily, and R Jeyalaksmi, [2012], “Multifaceted Successful Roles of Fly Ash in Concretes”, Proceed of Regional Seminar on Fly ash Management, Raigarh, Chattisgarh, 15th March, organised by JSPL and FTMA, pp 34-42
2011
- Rajamane N.P., M.C. Nataraja, and N. Lakshmanan, [2011], “Geopolymer mortar – an ecofriendly zero-Portland cement matrix for ferrocement”, Proceed of the National Conference on Ferrocement, “FS-2011”, May 13-14, 2011, Pune, pp 53-60
- Rajamane N.P., M.C. Nataraja, and N. Lakshmanan, [2011], “Attack of sodium sulphate on Portland cement is more severe than on geopolymer concretes – a study”, Proceed of the National Conference on Ferrocement, “FS-2011”, May 13-14, 2011, Pune, pp 61-68
- Rajamane N.P., M.C. Nataraja, N. Lakshmanan, and J.K. Dattatreya, [2011], “Sulphuric Acid Resistance Tests on Geopolymer Concretes”, Proceed of the National Conference on Advances in Materials and Structures, “RARCS – 2011”, organised by Indian Concrete Institute, Gaziabad, February 10-11, 2011, Noida, UP, pp 000-000
- Rajamane N.P., M.C. Nataraja, N. Lakshmanan, and J.K. Dattatreya, [2011], “Pull –Out Tests for Strengths of Geopolymer Concretes”, Proceed of the National Conference on Advances in Materials and Structures, “AMAS – 2011”, February 3-4, 2011, Pondicherry, pp 350-358
- Rajamane N.P., M.C. Nataraja, N. Lakshmanan, and J.K. Dattatreya, [2011], “Effect on sulphuric acid resistance of slab based Geopolymer concrete due to addition of fly ash”, Proceed of the National Conference on Advances in Materials and Structures, “AMAS – 2011”, February 3-4, 2011, Pondicherry, pp 359-365
- Rajamane N.P., M.C. Nataraja, N. Lakshmanan, and J.K. Dattatreya, [2011], “Applicability of Acceptance Criteria of IS:456-2000 to GGBS based Self Curing Geopolymer Concrete”, Proceed of the National Conference on Advances in Materials and Structures, “AMAS – 2011”, February 3-4, 2011, Pondicherry, pp 370-378
- Rajamane N.P., M.C. Nataraja, and N. Lakshmanan, [2011], “Attack of sodium sulphate on Portland cement is more severe than on geopolymer concretes – a study”, Proceed of the National Conference on Ferrocement, “FS-2011”, May 13-14, 2011, Pune, pp 61-68
- Rajamane N.P., J. K. Dattatreya, D.Sabitha, P.S. Ambily, M C Nataraja, and N Lakshmanan, [2011], “Plant production of fly ash based geopolymeric building blocks/pavers – a study”, National Workshop On Utilisation Of Fly Ash (UFA 11) June 10-11, 2011, SVNIT, Surat, pp
- Rajamane N.P., M.C. Nataraja, N. Lakshmanan, and J.K. Dattatreya, [2011], “Pull-out Tests for Bond Strengths of Geo-polymer Concretes”, Proceed of National Seminar on Design & Construction of Bridges, Vol. 1, 22nd – 24th July 2011, Hyderabad, organised by IIBE, pp 189-208
- Rajamane N.P., J. K. Dattatreya, D. Sabitha, P.S. Ambily, N Lakshmanan, and M C Nataraja, [2011], “Plant production of fly ash based geopolymeric building blocks/pavers – a study”, The Masterbuilder, Vol 13, No 8, August, pp 146-149
- Rajamane N. P., Nataraja M. C., Lakshmanan, and Dattatreya J. K., (2011),Rapid chloride permeability test on geopolymer and Portland cement concretes, The Indian Concrete Journal, Vol. 85, No 10, Oct, pp 21-26
- Rajamane N. P., Nataraja M. C. and Jeyalakshmi R., (2011), Lowering Carbon Footprint of Concrete by Substitution of Portland Cement with Industrial Waste Based Geopolymer, National Level Seminar on Carbon Management in the Current Global Scenario – 20th October, AMET University, Chennai, pp 21-22
- N. P. Rajamane , M. C. Nataraja, N. Lakshmanan, and J. K. Dattatreya, [2011], “Rapid migration test for comparison of chloride penetration into geopolymer and Portland pozzolana cement concretes”, International Journal of 3R’s (Apr-Jun,2011), Vol.2, No.2, pp 246-252
- Rajamane N. P., M. C. Nataraja, N. Lakshmanan, and J. K. Dattatreya, [2011], “An overview of geopolymer concretes made from indigenous GGBS and fly ash”, International Journal of 3R’s (July-Sept,2011), Vol.2, No.3, pp 295-308
- Dattatreya J K, Rajamane NP , Sabitha D, Ambily P S, Nataraja MC, [2011], ” Flexural behaviour of reinforced Geopolymer concrete beams”, International Journal Of Civil And Structural Engineering, Vol.2, No.1, pp 138-159
- Rajamane N. P., Nataraja M. C., Lakshmanan, and Dattatreya J. K., (2011), “An introduction to geopolymer concrete”, Article under Master Series”, The Indian Concrete Journal, Vol. 85, No 11, Nov, pp 11-14
- Rajamane N. P., Nataraja M. C., Lakshmanan, and Ambily P S, (2011), “Earthquake resistant low carbon footprint concrete from industrial wastes (Steel fibre reinforced lightweight concrete with geopolymer)”, Proceed of IEC 2011, Dec 15-18, Organised by IE(I) Karnataka Centre, Bangalore, Paper No 79, p 50
- Rajamane N. P., Nataraja M. C., and Jeyalakshmi R, (2011), “Industrial waste based geopolymer reduces carbon footprint and enhances eco-friendliness of concrete”, Proceed of 2nd International Conference on and Exhibition on Municipal Services, Urban Development, Public Works & Clean technology Solid Waste Management, Nov 9-11, IconSWM 2011, Kolkata, pp 719-728
- Rajamane N. P., Nataraja M. C., Lakshmanan, and Dattatreya J.K., [2011], “Accelerated Test For Corrosion Of Steel In Geopolymer Concretes”, Indian Concrete Institute Journal, Vol. 12, No 3, Oct-Dec, pp 7 -15
2010
- Rajamane, N. P., J. K. Dattatreya, and P S Ambily, [2010], “Compatibility of Geopolymeric Cement with Superplasticisers Formulated for Portland Cement”, ‘ICI-IITM Workshop on Compatibility Issues Between Cement and Chemical Admixture in Concrete’, IC&SR Building, IIT Madras, 9th April 2010, pp 30-33
- Rajamane N. P., J. K. Dattatreya, P S Ambily, and D. Sabitha, [2010], “Effect of Portland Cement Compatible Superplasticiser in GGBS Based Geopolymeric Cement Concrete”, National Conference on “Trends and Advances in Civil Engineering, TRACE-2010, 21-22 April, BSAR University, Chennai, pp 1-6
- Sharmila S., K.Nalinaa, N. P. Rajamane, [2010], “Effect of shear span on the behaviour of shear critical reinforced geopolymer concrete beams – an analytical study”, Proceedings of National Symposium for Post Graduate Students (NSPGS 2010), 24 – 25 April 2010: Vol 4 – Civil, Materials& Metallurgy, pp 1-6
- Rajamane, N. P., N Lakshmanan, P S Ambily and M C Nataraja, [2010], ‘Effect of molar ratio of sodium silicate on compressive strength of geopolymer concretes’, Civil Engineering and Construction Review (CE & CR), Vol. 23, No. 8, August, pp. 94-101
- Rajamane, N. P., Annie Peter J. and D Sabitha, [2010], “ Studies on Nature of Compatibility between Superplasticiser and Binder Pastes”, National Workshop on Compatibility Issues Between Cement and Chemical Admixture in Concrete, IIITH, ICI AP Hyderabad Centre, 17th September 2010, pp 28-33
- Rajamane, N. P., M C Nataraja, N Lakshmanan, and, P S Ambily [2010], “A study on coefficient of thermal expansion of geopolymer mortars”, New Building Materials and Construction World, November, 16(5) 242-247
- Dattatreya J. K., B H Bharatkumar, and N. P. Rajamane, [2010], “Geopolymer Cement Concretes – a viable and green alternative to Portland cement based structural concrete”, Proceed of the Asian Conference on Concrete ACECON 2010, Organised by the Indian Concrete Institute and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, 5-9 Dec, pp 243-256
- Madheswaran C. K., Dattatreya J. K, Karansingh P.R, Rajamane N. P., and Kalappa M.S., [2010], “Behaviour of geopolymer cement concrete slabs under low velocity repeated impact loading”, Proceed of the Asian Conference on Concrete ACECON 2010, Organised by the Indian Concrete Institute and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, 5-9 December, pp 571-578
- Rajamane N. P., Nataraja M. C, Lakshmanan, Dattatreya J. K and Sabitha, [2010], “Sulphuric acid resistance of geopolymer concretes”, Proceed of the Asian Conference on Concrete ACECON 2010, Organised by the Indian Concrete Institute and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, 5-9 December, pp 789-794
- Rajamane N.P., M.C. Nataraja, Lakshmanan, J.K. Dattatreya, and D. Sabitha, [2010], “Effect of 60 Days of Sulphuric Acid Attack on Geopolymer Concretes”, Proceed of the 7th Structural Engineering Convention SEC 2010, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, 8-10 December, pp 558-556
- Rajamane N.P., M.C. Nataraja, N. Lakshmanan, and J.K. Dattatreya, [2010], “Flexural Behaviour of Reinforced Geopolymer Concrete Beams”, Proceed of the 7th Structural Engineering Convention SEC 2010, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, 8-10 December, pp 617-625
2009
- Rajamane, N. P., N Lakshmanan, and Nataraja M C, [2009], ‘Studies on geopolymer concretes having fly ash based lightweight aggregates’, Civil Engineering and Construction Review (CE & CR), Vol. 22, No. 2, Feb, pp. 70-77
- Rajamane N. P. , M C Nataraja, N Lakshmanan, and P S Ambily, [2009], “GGBS based geopolymer concretes with and without fly ash”, National Seminar on Engineered Concretes, 28-29 March, Bangalore, organised by ICI Karnataka Bangalore Centre, pp 26-35
- Sumesh Shankar, N.P. Rajamane, J.K. Dattatreya, and H.R. Dhananjaya, [2009], “A Study on bond strength of steel rebar with geopolymer concrete”, Proceedings of the National Conference on “Innovation in civil engineering”, 19-20 March, Department of Civil Engineering, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engg College, Chennai
- Sathish E., J. K. Dattatreya, N. P. Rajamane, D. Sabitha and R. Srinivasa Raghavan, [2009], “Sulphuric acid attack on geopolymer concrete and Portland plain cement concrete”, Proceedings of the National Conference on “Innovation in civil engineering”, 19-20 March, Department of Civil Engineering, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engg College, Chennai
- Saranya V., N.P. Rajamane, J.K. Dattatreya, and Angeline Prabhavathy, [2009], “Investigation on bond-slip behaviour of geopolymer concrete with steel reinforcement”, Proceedings of the National Conference on “Advances & Innovations in Civil Engineering”, March, Department of Civil Engineering, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi
- Saranya V., N.P. Rajamane, J.K. Dattatreya, and Angeline Prabhavathy, [2009], “Effect of bar diameter on bond-slip behaviour of fly ash based geopolymer concretes”, Proceedings of the National Conference on “Recent trends in concrete composites for structural systems”, April, Department of Civil Engineering, Kongu Engineering College, Erode
- Sumesh Shankar, N.P. Rajamane, J.K. Dattatreya, and H.R. Dhananjaya, [2009], “Effect of fly ash content on bond strengths of geopolymer concretes”, Proceedings of the National Conference on “Recent trends in concrete composites for structural systems”, April, Department of Civil Engineering, Kongu Engineering College, Erode
- Sathish E., J. K. Dattatreya, N. P. Rajamane, D. Sabitha and R. Srinivasaraghavan, [2009], “Studies on sulphuric acid resistance of geopolymer concretes”, Proceedings of the National Conference on “Recent trends in concrete composites for structural systems”, April, Department of Civil Engineering, Kongu Engineering College, Erode
- Sumesh Shankar, N.P. Rajamane, J.K. Dattatreya, and H.R. Dhananjaya, [2009], “Flexural behaviour of reinforced geopolymer concrete beams”, Proceedings of the National Seminar on “Performance of disaster resistant structures”, 7-8 May, Structural Engineering Division, College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University, Chennai
- Rajamane N P, Nataraja M C, N Lakshmanan, and P S Ambily, [2009], ‘Geopolymer Concrete – An Alternate Structural Concrete’, All India seminar on concrete Dams ConcDams’09, 2-3 October, Nagpur, organised by the Institute of Engineer (India), Nagpur Local centre and Indian Concrete institute, Nagpur centre, pp 274-278
- Rajamane N. P., N Lakshmanan, Nataraja M C and P S Ambily, [2009], ‘Properties Of Geopolymer Concretes With Aggregates From Fly Ash And Crushed Stone’, All India seminar on concrete Dams ConcDams’09, 2-3 October, Nagpur, organised by the Institute of Engineer (India), Nagpur Local centre and Indian Concrete institute, Nagpur centre, pp 287-294
- Rajamane N. P., Nataraja M C, N Lakshmanan, and P S Ambily, [2009], ‘Comparison of geopolymer concretes with sodium silicate solutions of molar ratios of 2.2 and 3.2,’ All India seminar on concrete Dams ConcDams’09, 2-3 October, Nagpur, organised by the Institute of Engineer (India), Nagpur Local centre and Indian Concrete institute, Nagpur centre, pp 279-286
- Rajamane N. P. and P. S. Ambily, [2009], ‘Potential of Fly Ash Aggregates for Self Curing of Cement Mortars’, All India seminar on concrete Dams ConcDams’09, 2-3 October, Nagpur, organised by the Institute of Engineer (India), Nagpur Local centre and Indian Concrete institute, Nagpur centre, pp 279-286
- Rajamane N. P., D. Sabitha, Nataraja M C, N Lakshmanan, and J.K. Dattatreya, [2009], ‘Studies On Sulphuric Acid Resistance Of Geopolymer Concretes,’ National Seminar On Green Structures For Sustainability, 10 – 11 October, ICI UP Allahabad Centre, pp II-31 to II-40 (In CD form)
- Ambily P.S, N.P. Rajamane and J.K Dattatreya, [2009], “Use of copper slag as fine aggregate replacement in cement concrete”, International Seminar on Waste to Wealth, conducted by BMPTC, 12th-13th November, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
- N. P. Rajamane, Nataraja M C, N Lakshmanan, and P S Ambily, [2009], “Thermal expansion coefficient of geopolymer composites”, International Seminar on Waste to Wealth, conducted by BMPTC, 12th-13th , India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
- Rajamane N. P., M. C. Nataraja, N. Lakshmanan, and P. S. Ambily, [2009], “Geopolymer concrete –An ecofriendly concrete”, The Masterbuilder, , Vol.11, No. 11, November, pp 200-206
- N. P. Rajamane, Nataraja M C, N Lakshmanan, and J.K Dattatreya, [2009], “Flexural Behaviour of Reinforced Geopolymer Concrete Beams”, International Seminar on Waste to Wealth, conducted by BMPTC, 12th-13th, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
- Rajamane N. P., N. Lakshmanan, and M. C. Nataraja, [2009], “Geopolymer concrete –A new ecofriendly material of construction”, The Masterbuilder, , Vol.15, No. 6, December, pp 128-132
2008
- Rajamane, N. P., [2008], “Potential for replacement of every ingredient of cement concrete by fly ash (with particular reference to work carried out at SERC, Chennai”, National workshop fly ash utilisation, organised by NTPC, Simhadri, Visakhapatnam, 21st March 2008, pp.1-41 (in CD form).
- Rajamane N. P. , M C Nataraja, N Lakshmanan, and P S Ambily, [2007], “GGBS based geopolymer concretes with and without fly ash”, National Seminar on Engineered Concretes, 28-29 March, Bangalore, organised by ICI Karnataka Bangalore Centre, pp 26-35
2007
- Ambily P. S., M. Merin, S. Sharmila, N.P. Rajamane, and V. Muruganandam, [2007], ‘Studies on coefficient of linear thermal expansion of geopolymer composites’, National Seminar on Modern Trends in Structural Design and Construction Practices, Anna University, 23-24 March, pp 314-320
- Merin M., N.P. Rajamane, P.S. Ambily, S. Sharmila and V. Muruganandam, [2007], “Studies on coefficient of linear thermal expansion of mortars”, 2nd National Conference on Recent trends in concrete composites for structural systems (RTCCSS-07), 14-15 March, Kongu Engineering College, Erode, pp 290-294
- Rajamane N P, [2007], “Fly Ash Based Alternate for Full Replacement of Portland Cement”, Proceed. of National Seminar on Fly ash Utilization Avenues in Civil Engineering FAUACE 2007, 9-10 March, KLE Society’s College of Engineering & Technology, Belgaum, 9-10 March, pp 32-37
- Rajamane, N. P., Ambily, P. S., Sharmila, S., Merin, M., and Muruganandam, V., [2007], ‘Reduction in Linear Thermal Expansion of Cement Mortar due to addition of Fly Ash Aggregates’, Civil Engineering and Construction Review (CE & CR), Vol. 20, No. 6, June, pp. 66-72
2006
- Rajamane N. P., P. S. Ambily and D. Sabitha, [2006], “Studies on Geopolymer Concretes Containing Sintered Fly Ash Aggregates and Granite Aggregates”, Proceed of Fifth Asian Symposium ON Polymers In Concrete, 5TH ASPIC, 11-12 September, 2006, Structural Engineering Research Centre, Chennai, India, Vol 2, pp – 513-520
- Rajamane N P and Ambily P S, [2006], “Recent Developments in Alternate Materials for Cement, Sand and Blue Metal – Fly Ash Based Alternate for Full Replacement of Portland Cement in Concrete,” Colloquium on Mineral Potentialities of Tamil Nadu and Kerala –A Macro Level Review with a Thrust on XI Five Year Plan, Organised by Indian Mining Engineers Association of India, Tamil Nadu Chapter, 13 October 2006, Chennai, pp 76-91.
2005
- Rajamane, N. P, Sabitha D., Sajana Mary James, Gopalakrishnan S., [2005], “Studies on development of geo-polymeric low-energy cement from fly ash for structural applications”, Proceed. of the International Conference on Advances in Concrete Composites and Structures, ICAS 2005, 6-8 January, SERC, Chennai, India, pp 219-226
- Rajamane, N. P., Sabitha, D. and Shijna, P. K., “Feasibility of achieving 40 MPa in 40 hours in mortars without Portland cement using Class F fly ash and blast furnace slag powder”, Proceedings of the National Seminar on Building Materials & Technology for Sustainable Development, Ahmedabad, January 2005, pp 221-227
- Rajamane, N. P., Sabitha, D., and Sajana Mary James, [2005], “Potential of industrial wastes to produce geo-polymeric mortar of practical utility – a study“, Indian Concrete Institute Journal, Vol. 5, No 4, January-March, pp.9-20.
- Rajamane, N. P., Sabitha, D. and Shijna, P. K., [2005], “Inorganic polymer mortar from Class ‘C’ fly ash and blast furnace slag powder without Portland cement”, New Building Materials and Construction World, Vol. 10, No. 8, February, pp.10-19
- Rajamane, N. P., Sabitha, D. and Shijna, P. K., [2005], “Feasibility of achieving 40 MPa in 40 hours in mortars without Portland cement using Class F fly ash and blast furnace slag powder”, Civil Engineering and Construction Review, New Delhi, Vol. 18, No. 4, April, pp 36-44.
- Rajamane N. P., D. Sabitha, [2005], “Studies on geo-polymer mortars using fly ash and blast furnace slag powder”, International Congress on Fly Ash, Fly Ash India 2005, 4 – 7 December 2005, New Delhi, India, In CD form, Chapter VI, Paper No 0019, pp 1-7 (Was awarded Best Paper Prize during the Conference)