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Prof. Shamsher Bahadur Singh

Senior Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus

Finite Element Modeling, Composite Structures
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World’s Top 2% Scientist from BITS Pilani


Ph.D. Thesis and Master Thesis Supervised

PhD and Master THESIS SUPERVISION

 

(A)   Ph.D. Thesis Supervised

 

  1. Dinesh Kumar, “Study of Failure and Stability of Laminated Composite Plates with Cutouts,” BITS Pilani, Pilani, Rajasthan, (Successfully Defended, 2011).

            Funding Agency: CSIR, New Delhi and KK Birla Academy

 

  1. Madappa, “Response and Micromechanics Based Design of Engineered Cementitious Composite Structures,” BITS Pilani, (Successfully Defended on December 29, 2012).

Funding Agency: DST, New Delhi.

 

  1. Gregory, Chukwuemeka Ezeokpube, “Finite Strip Analysis of Continuous Box Girders Bridges Including the Effects of Shear Deformation,” Visiting Ph.D. Research Scholar from University of Nigeria, 2011-2012.

 

  1. Himanshu Chawla, “Study of Structural Response and Strengths of Thin-walled FRP Composite Girders,” BITS Pilani, (Defended his PhD thesis on July 7, 2018)

Funding Agency: UGC New Delhi.

 

  1. Pankaj Munjal, “Development and Usage of Innovative Ductile Composite Materials for Repair and Retrofitting of Concrete and Masonry Structures,” BITS Plani, (defended his PhD on July 27, 2018)

Funding Agency: DST New Delhi, and ABG.

 

  1. Shaik Hussain, “Investigation of the Effect of Carbonation on the Properties of Concrete,” BITS Plani, Co-Supervisor (defended his PhD thesis on July 9, 2018)

Funding Agency: DST New Delhi.

 

  1. Sudhir, V., “Postbuckling Response, failure, and strength of functionally graded composite material plates,” (Successfully defended on October 09, June 2021)

Funding Agency: CSIR New Delhi

 

  1. Pulleti Siva Sankar, Postbuckling Response, Failure, and Strength of Natural Fiber Based Functionally Graded Composite Plates, (In Progress)

Funding Agency: CSIR New Delhi

 

  1. Ankit Singh Mehra, “. Study of Structural Behaviour and Failure Characteristics of FRP-Concrete Composite Beams, (In Progress)

         Funding Agency: BITS Pilani

 

  1. Naveen Singh Thakur, “Performance of photo-catalyst in self-cleaning constructions material,” (In Progress)

Funding Agency: Sobhasaria Group of Institutions, Sikar

 

  1. Poletti Sai Kumar, Behaviour of Double Skin FRP Tubular Columns (DSFTCs) under Axial Compression, (In Progress). Funding Agency: BITS Pilani (Institute Fund)

 

  1. Brijesh Kumar Singh, “Studies on mechanical performance of sintered flyash lightweight aggregate in concrete (PhD Aspirant Scheme Candidate, In Progress),

Funding Agency: NCCBM, Haryana 

 

  1. Kathir, Vadivel, “Fabrication and Failure Characterization of Functionally Graded Hybrid Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites for Simultaneous High Strain Rates and Elevated Temperature,” (In Progress).

 Funding Agency: ARDB/DRDO New Delhi.  (Collaborative Project between IIT Delhi and BITS Pilani)

 

  1. Debjyoti Roy Chowdhury (Entry No. 2022CEZ8120), “Development of Functionally-Graded Hybrid Fiber-

Reinforced Polymer Composites for High Strain Rate and Elevated Temperature Aeronautical Applications, (Registered at IIT Delhi)

    Funding Agency: ARDB/DRDO New Delhi.  (Collaborative Project between IIT Delhi and BITS Pilani)

 

 

(B)Master of Engineering Thesis/Dissertations Supervised

 

  1. Fabrication, Failure, and Strength of Carbon Composite Twisted Cable Strands and Stirrups, Master’s Project, supervised at Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan, USA, May 2000.

 Candidate Name: Ashraf Gendy

  1. Determination of elastic critical loads of multistory frames by conjugate method, M.S., Thesis, Motilal Nehru Regional Engineering College Allahabad, India, April, 1999.

Candidate Name:  S. Pandey

  1. Effect of boundary conditions on response and strength of symmetric laminates under bi-axial compression, M.S. Thesis, Motilal Nehru Regional Engineering College Allahabad, India, April, 1999.

Candidate Name: Alok Pandey

  1. Nonlinear response and strength of laminates under transverse loads, M.S. Thesis. Motilal Nehru Regional Engineering College Allahabad, India, August, 1998.

Candidate Name:  Pushkar Nath

  1. Response and strength of laminated coupons subjected to in-plane bending loads, M.S. Thesis, Motilal Nehru Regional Engineering College Allahabad, India, and March, 1998.

Candidate Name: Srikanth, S.

  1. Strength of symmetrically laminated coupons under tension, M.S. Thesis, Motilal Nehru Regional Engineering College Allahabad, India, March, 1998.

Candidate Name:  Akhilesh Singh

  1. Effect of load parameters and rest time after application of single overload cycle on fatigue life, M.S. Thesis, Motilal Nehru Regional Engineering College Allahabad, India, May, 1993.

Candidate Name:  Kamlesh Kumar Singh

  1. Torsional Behavior of Ferrocement box-beam: A simplified Theoretical Approach, NIT Warangal, (Andhra Pradesh), 2005.

Candidate Name:  Vikash

  1. Design Approach of NSM FRP Reinforcement for Strengthening of R.C. Beams, BITS Pilani, (Rajasthan), 2005.

Candidate Name:  Manish R. Kondekar

  1. Design and Response of CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced polymer) prestressed I-Section Bridge Girders, BITS Pilani, (Rajasthan), December, 2006.

Candidate Name:  S. Madappa

  1. Experimental Investigation of Flexural and Shear Response of SCC Beams, BITS Pilani, (Rajasthan), May 2007.

Candidate Name:  Vedula V. Ramana Murty

  1. Torsional Behavior of FRP Strengthened of R. C. beam, BITS Pilani, (Rajasthan), Dec., 2007.

Candidate Name:  Kamal Kumar Sharma

  1. Nonlinear Response and Failure of Laminated Composite Plates under In-Plane Bending Loads, BITS Pilani, (Rajasthan), Dec. 2007.

Candidate Name:  Surendra Madhao Tople

  1. Design and Dynamic Analysis of Composite Pipe with Manufacturing Perspective, BITS Pilani, (Rajasthan), May. 2008.

Candidate Name:  Sandeep Lingampally* (This candidate belongs to Mechanical Engg. Group other master students belong to Civil Engg. Group).

  1. Seismic Response of Piping System, BITS Pilani, (Rajasthan), May 2008.

            Candidate Name:  V. V. Kamalakar

  1. Analysis and Design of FRP Reinforced ECC Beams in Flexure and Shear, BITS Pilani, (Rajasthan), May 2008.

Candidate Name:  Rohit Kumar Yadav

  1. Post buckling Behavior of FRP Laminate Plates with Cutouts, BITS Pilani, (Rajasthan), December 2009.

Candidate Name:  S. Anitha Priya Dharshani

 

  1. Flexural and Shear Response of Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) Beams Cast with PVA Fibers, June 2010.

Candidate Name:   Deepak Munichakkravarthy M.

 

  1. Effect of Layer Thickness and Length of Plastic Hinge of PVA-ECC on the Behaviour of Ordinary Steel Reinforced Beams, June 2010.

Candidate Name:   Mikhil Gajjar

     

  1. Failure and Strength of FRP Composite Panels under In-plane Shear Load: An Experimental Study, May 2011.

Candidate Name: Zafar Mahmood

 

  1. Dynamic Characteristics of Laminated Composite Plates, An Experimental Study, December, 2012. Candidate Name: Himanshu Chawla

 

  1. Development of Innovative Ductile FRP Systems for Rehabilitation of Masonry Structures, December, 2012.

Candidate Name: Mukund Lahoti

 

  1. Application of Element Free Galerkin Methods to Solid Mechanics, December 2012.

Candidate Name: B. Rahgvenrda (2010H106434P)

 

  1. Hygrothermomechanical Response of a Laminated Composite Beam, December, 2012.

Candidate Name: Gaurav Watts (2010H106432P)

 

  1. The Study of Flexural Response of Laminated Flanged Sections Beams, May 2013.

Candidate Name:  Pankaj Munjal (2011H143010H)

 

  1. Finite Element Analysis of Timoshenko Beam made of Functionally Graded Materials,

       Candidate Name: Shambhu Singh ( 2011H141085P)

 

  1. The Study of Flexural Response of FRP Strengthened Masonry Structures,

        Candidate Name: Thammishetti Nikesh (2011H143038P)

 

  1. The Study of Postbuckling Behaviour of Composite Plate under In-Plane Bi-axial Compression,

        Candidate Name:   Digambar S. Killedar (2011H141086P)

 

  1. Structural Properties of Sustainable Concrete made with Industrial Waste Products,

Candidate Name:  N. Mahalaksmi (2011H143033P)

 

  1. Influence of Boundary Condition on the Lateral Torsional Buckling of Thin-Walled FRP Girders,

Candidate Name:  Prashant Kumar Jha (2012H143089P)

 

  1. Study of FRP Prestressed Bridge Girders,

Candidate Name: Ameen Syed (2012H143086P)      

 

  1. Response of FRP Strengthened Masonry Structures under Blast Loading

           Candidate Name:  Aditi Chauhan (2013H143059P)

                                                       

  1. Mechanical Characteristization of Functionally Graded Composites

            Candidate Name:  Ranjitha B.   (2013H143055P)

 

  1. Flexural Response of Sandwich Masonry Beams

             Candidate Name:  Richa Patil (2013H144042P)

 

  1. Mesoscale Modelling of Concrete and Impact Echo Analysis-Wave Interaction and Parametric Analysis

Candidate Name:  P. V. Ponambala Moorthi (2014H144044P)

  1. Postbuckling Response, failure and strength of Functionally Graded Composite Plate

      Candiate Name: Abhishek Peri (2014H143051P)

   

37. Performance evaluation of concrete filled double skinned FRP tubular columns subjected to axial

       compression

Candidate Name: Susmit Sunil Kute (2020H1430063P)

 


Administrative Work Performed by Prof. Shamsher Bahadur Singh

Administrative Works Performed:

 

  1. Head of Civil Engineering Department, Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences, Pilani, January 2007 to August 2012.
  2. Faculty Advisor to the SEI Graduate Student Chapter (GSC) of American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) since September 08, 2022.
  3. Coordinator of Training Program for ONGC Engineers on “Recent Developments on Rehabilitation and Retrofitting of Concrete Structures,” during April 25-29, 2022.
  4. Coordinator of Partnership 2020:US-India Higher Education Cooperation Workshop held on March 04, 2022 on Bio-Based Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites for Civil Engineering Infrastructure.
  5. Coordinator of Partnership 2020:US-India Higher Education Cooperation Workshop held on July 29, 2021 on Bio-Based Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites for Civil Engineering Infrastructure.
  6. Organized 5-day AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) workshop on Faculty Development Program during July 25-29, 2021 sponsored by AICTE New Delhi.
  7. Coordinator, UGC-SAP Project, Department of Civil Engineering, BITS Pilani, 2012-2017.
  8. Coordinator, DST-FIST Project, Department of Civil Engineering, BITS Pilani, 2012-2017.
  9. Indian Team Lead Partner of UK-India Education Research Initiatives (UKIERI) wherein 8 Indian Universities (BITS Pilani, IIT Delhi, MNIT Jaipur, NIT Jalandhar, SVNIT Surat, NIT Surathkal, GNDEC Ludhiana, and SRM University) and Two Universities from U.K. (University of Dundee and University of Bath) during 2008-2011
  10. Coordinator of Ireland-India Concrete Research Initiatives (IICRI): 2011-To date
  11. Coordinator of DRDO-BITS Pilani Workshops held in March and April 2021
  12. Coordinator of 5-day AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Faculty Development Program (FDP) during July 25-29, 2021
  13. NCC Officer at MNNIT Allahabad, 1992-1993
  14. Warden of Hostel, MNNIT Allahabad, 1997-1999
  15. Assistant Hostel warden, MNNIT Allahabad, 1992-1993
  16. Assistant to Dean Academic Affairs, 1997-1999
  17. Officer-in charge of Various sports (Kabbadi and Volleyball), 1992-1993
  18. Officer in-Charge of Strength of Material Laboratory, 1997-1999
  19. -in-Charge Time-Table at MNNIT Allahabad, 1992-1993

 

 


Awards Received by Prof. Shamsher Bahadur Singh

Awards & Accolades and Recognitions

 

  1. Awarded with “ICI-UltraTech Outstanding Concrete Technologist Award” on 22nd March 2024 at Hotel Royal Orchid, Jaipur.
  2. Elected Fellow of Institution of Civil Engineers, UK (FICE)
  3. Selected as expert member of BIS to represent India as a member of ISO TC 71/SC 6/ WG6 Committee on FRP Material Properties in May 2023.
  4. Nominated as Principal member of CED 54 Concrete Reinforcement Sectional Committee of Bureau of Indian Standards, Government of India, May 2023 as representative of BITS Pilani.
  5. Appointed as Associate member of the main committee on Standards Committee for ASCE/SEI 7-Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures for the 2028 cycles since March 30, 2023
  6. Elected Fellow of Structural Engineering Institute of ASCE (F. SEI), December 2022.
  7. Established SEI Graduate Student Chapter of ASCE at BITS Pilani which is first of its kind in India and second outside the USA.
  8. Elected as Fellow of Indian Association of Structural Engineers (FIAStructE) on June 25, 2022.
  9. Elected Fellow of Coalition for Disaster Resilience Infrastructure (F. CDRI, since May 20, 2022)
  10. Review Editor on the Editorial Board of Computational Methods in Structural Engineering (specialty section of Frontiers in Built Environment).
  11. Appointed as Member of SEI Global Activity Division Committee (GAD) for Inter-Organizational Collaboration, April 03, 2022.
  12. Elected as Fellow of American Society of Civil Engineers, December 11, 2021.
  13. Nominated as Expert member for Developing FRP shelters for High Altitude Areas for Defense needs by CCE(R&D), DRDO, Ministry of Defense through E-mail dated 25th October 2021.
  14. Invitation by Deepali Designs and Exhibition to develop design for FRP shelters in High Altitude Areas for Defense Sectors, through E-mail dated 23rd October 2021.
  15. Awarded the Best Paper Award by The Indian Concrete Journal for the Year 2020 (Paper Appeared in April Issue of 2020)
  16. Invited by CIDC (Construction Industry Development Council) to join the esteemed group of faculty members of CIDC Academy of Construction Engineering (CACE) through letter#2223/CACE/2021 dated Feb. 9, 2021.
  17. Awarded “Bharat Shiksha Gaurav Puraskar” and Certificate of Excellence by KTK Outstanding Achievers and Education Foundation, New Delhi, 28th, 2021.
  18. Honoured to deliver Invited Video Lecture at Indian Construction Week (ICW 2020) held at Delhi on 2nd December, 2020, and organized by Construction Industry Development Council (CIDC) an Apex body established by NITI Ayog, Government of India.
  19. Awarded as the “Best Academician of the Year 2020 Award” by the Honorable Governor of Rajasthan, Shri Kalraj Mishra during Eminent Engineers Award Ceremony organized by Institition of Engineers, Rajasthan State Center, Jaipur on Engineers Day (15th September, 2020).
  20. Selected as Member of Sectional Committee as Reviewer of MHRD Scheme on Global Initiative on Academic Network (GIAN) January 01, 2020.
  21. Invited by Provost, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland for Faculty Appraisal at the level of Professor, Nov. 2019.
  22. Appointed as committee member of Research Advisory Committee for PhD students of NIRMA University, Ahmedabad, Gujrat, 2019.
  23. Appointed as Editorial Board Member of Enliven: International Journal of Advances in Civil Engineering 2019.
  24. Invited to Conduct Interview on 21st July at UPSC, New Delhi for Lecturers
  25. Appointed as committee member for Campus Level Faculty Appraisal Committee, BITS Pilani, Feb, 2019.
  26. Serving as a Committee Member for Campus Level appointment for Non-tenured faculty members, BITS Pilani.
  27. Appointed as Chartered Engineer (INDIA) by Institution of Engineers on June 12, 2018
  28. Selected by NBA (National Board of Accreditation) as Evaluators of Technical Institutions, May 2018.
  29. Biographical note has been included in Asia Pacific Who’s Who (Vol. XIV), Publisher: Rifacimento International, Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi 11002, May 05, 2016.
  30. Acted as Expert Advisory Committee for DST Rajatsthan (Jaipur) Projects funding in Civil Engineering Discipline on 29th January 2016.
  31. Acted as Advisor to the UPSC, New Delhi for interview of Center of Soil and Materials Research Station (CSMRS) Scientists from B to C and C to D during December 16-18, 2015.
  32. Honored as Guest of Honor at National Conference on Advances in Civil and Environmental Engineering to be held at BRCM College of Engineering and Technology, Bahal, Bhiwani, Haryana.
  33. Received The Best Paper Award at ACEE2015 (International Conference on Advances in Civil & Environmental Engineering Penang, Malaysia) on 29th July, 2015.
  34. Biographical-note has been included in Emerald Who's Who in Asia, Vol-II, (Ref#. RI/EWWA-PH/2015 dated 5/8/2015).
  35. Honored as Chief Guest at 48th Engineers’ day Function, BRCM College of Engineering and Technology, Bahal, Bhiwani, Haryana, 15th September, 2015.
  36. Biographical-note has been included in Asian American Who’s Who (Vol. VII), 2015.
  37. Honored as Honored as Guest of Honor at Seminar on Mitigation of Seismic Effects on Infrastructure Projects, Sponsored by UGC, New Delhi, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, March 30, 2015.
  38. Selected for inclusion in the 8th edition of Asian Admirable Achievers, RIFACIMENTO INTERNATIONAL, Editor Ravi Bushan, New Delhi, India, 2015.
  39. Biographical note included in Famous India: Nation’s Who’s Who, 2015.
  40. Invited as an Expert Committee Member for Comments on Honey Combing of Vivekanand Lecture Theatre Complex at MNIT Jaipur along with Prof. Bishwajeet Bhattacharjee, Feb. 24, 2015.
  41. Acted as an Advisor to UPSC New Delhi for Conducting Personality Test of Engineering Services Examinations Candidate (January 13-17, 2014).
  42. Honored as Honored as Guest of Honor at Short Term Training Programme (STTP) on Computational and Experimental Methods for Advance Research in Composites, MNIT Jaipur, June 12-16, 2013
  43. Nominated as Expert member of BIS committee for test methods on fibre reinforced cementitious composites
  44. UGC Nominee for expert member of UGC-DRS (SAP) Advisory Committee of Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam for 2012-2017.
  45. Selected (on June 20, 2013) as Editorial Board Member of Journal of “Civil Engineering and Architecture”, published by Lublin University of Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture
  46. Acted as an Advisor to UPSC New Delhi for Conducting Personality Test of Engineering Services Examinations Candidate (May 6-10, 2013).
  47. Appointed as Program Coordinator UGC-SAP (DRS-I) from April 2012-March 2017.
  48. Editor of IJEE (International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering)
  49. Honored as Chief Guest at 3rd National Conference on Recent Trends in Concrete Composites for Structural Systems (RTCCSS-09), Erode, Tamilnadu, India, April 03, 2009.
  50. Appointed as Vice-Chairman of   CAFET Innova Technical Society CITS India Council, 2009.
  51. Postdoctoral Fellowship, LTU, Michigan, USA, 1999-2004.
  52. Manchester WHO’S WHO, 2004-2005
  53. Professional Civil Engineer (PE), Michigan, USA ((License No. 6201051470)
  54. I.P. Fellowship, IIT Kanpur, 1993-1996.
  55. Junior Research Fellowship, MNNIT Allahabad, 1987-1988.
  56. National Merit Scholarship, NIT Warangal, 1981-1985.
  57. Integrated Scholarship, GIC Ballia, 1977-1981.
  58. Associate Member of ACI 440 Committee
  59. Member of American Society for Civil Engineer (397383)
  60. Life Member of Indian Society for Technical Education (LM No. 1596)
  61. Life Member of Indian Concrete Institute (LM No. 8608)

Curriculum Vitae of Prof. Shamsher Bahadur Singh

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

SHAMSHER BAHADUR SINGH

Senior Professor

Civil Engineering Department

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani-333031, (Raj.)

Phone: + 91–1596- 255649 (Direct); +91-1596-255254 (Civil Engineering Office);+91- 9414648283 (Mobile)

E-mail :sbsingh@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in ; sbsinghbits@gmail.com

Google Scholar Citation Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=659ba-cAAAAJ

Linkedlin Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shamsher-bahadur-singh-ph-d-p-e-c-eng-f-sei-f-asce-fcdri-fie-b2788a13/

ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6847-0701;   https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6132-5528

Scopus ID# 24462794600

Web of Science Research ID# JDK-1925-2023; JJF-4174-2023.

https://sciprofiles.com/profile/2174993

Featured in the Top 2% Scientists (Civil Engineering-Buildings and Construction) in the world Curated by Stanford University, USA  and published by the Elsevier Publication, October 04, 2023

 

 

Brief Bio-data of Prof. S. B. Singh

Prof. (Dr.) Shamsher Bahadur Singh is a licensed professional engineer [P.E. (civil)] in the state of Michigan, USA, and has a post-doctorate degree from Lawrence Technological University (LTU), USA. Prof. Singh is elected fellow from six prominent International Organizations such as (i) Fellow of American Society of Civil Engineers (F. ASCE), (ii) Fellow of Structural Engineering Institute (F.SEI) of ASCE, (iii) Fellow of Coalition Disaster Resilience Infrastructure (F. CDRI), (iv) Fellow of Institution of Civil Engineers (FICE, UK), (v) Fellow of Indian Association of Structural Engineers (FIAStructE), and (vi) Fellow of Institution of Engineers (F.IE). He is a designated Chartered Engineer (INDIA) and is currently working as a Senior Professor of the Department of Civil Engineering at Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani.  Prof. Singh is the recipient of several fellowships, such as a Post-doctorate from the Lawrence Technological University (LTU), USA, a Quality Improvement Program Fellowship at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, a Junior Research Fellowship at Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT), Allahabad, and a National Merit Scholarships at NIT Warangal.  He has about 36 years of teaching, research, and administrative experience at the international level.

Prof. Singh's current research areas are developing design guidelines for Functionally Graded Composite Materials and Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) reinforced prestressed concrete structures and composite materials & structures in general, including nonlinear finite element modeling. Prof. Singh has executed a total of 45 research and consultancy projects funded by International and National funding agencies such as Indo-Japan project sanctioned by the DST-JSPS, US2020-Partnership Project through US Department of State & University of Nebraska, US-India Education Foundation (USIEF), New Delhi, UK-India Education Research Initiatives (UKIERI), Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), New Delhi, Department of Science and Technology (DST), Science Engineering and Research Board (SERB) of New Delhi, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi, University Grant Commission (UGC), New Delhi, Aditya Birla Group (ABG), KK Birla Academy, Ministry of Earth Science and Engineering and Ministry of Textile, Government of India, and Ohio Department of Transportation, USA.   He has 265 publications to his credit, which include more than 200 research papers (106 Journals plus 98 conference papers), 12 books [Three printed textbooks, one online textbook, and eight edited books], 14 research reports and 30 book chapters, 02 theses, and 3 Patents in addition to being Who is Who of various organizations. Prof. Singh has supervised 07 PhD scholars, 37 master students for their Higher Degree thesis, and more than 200 undergraduate students for their study-oriented, design-oriented, computer-oriented, and special projects. Currently, 10 PhD students are under his supervision. Prof. Singh has also been featured in the Top 2% of Scientists in the world in the Category of Civil Engineering: Buildings and Construction, curated by Stanford University and published by Elsevier Publishing Pvt Ltd on October 04, 2023.

Prof. Singh is also a Life member of the Indian Concrete Institute (ICI), the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE), the American Concrete Institute (ACI, India Chapter), and a Member of the ACI (USA). Furthermore, he is an active Associate Member of the ACI-440 committee on FRP, the ACI 423 committee for Prestressed concrete structures, and an Associate member of the main committee on the Standards Committee for ASCE/SEI 7-Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures for the 2028 cycles since March 30, 2023. Recently, Prof. Singh has been appointed as a member of the Global Activity Division (GAD): Inter-Organizational Committee of the Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) of ASCE. He has also been appointed as an expert member of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to represent India at the ISO TC71/SC 6/WG6 Committee on FRP bars and grids and appointed as principal member of CED 54 Concrete Reinforcements Sectional Committee of BIS, Government of India as representative of BITS Pilani. He has also been nominated by the Vice-Chancellor, BITS Pilani, for developing course packages and training programs for the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM), New Delhi. Prof. Singh has received many awards, honors, and commendations during his service life, as given in his detailed CV.

 He has been the Indian Team Leader for the prestigious UKIERI (UK-India Education Research Initiatives) collaborative research project involving ten institutions (eight from India and two from the UK) on sustainable concrete Infrastructure.  He is also a member of various committees and an editorial board member of 5 Journals. He is representing BITS Pilani on the Ireland-India Concrete Research Initiatives (IICRI) committee. Prof. Singh has been able to teach at some of the best universities in India and the USA, such as MNNIT Allahabad, NIT Warangal, BITS Pilani, and Lawrence Technological University (LTU), Southfield, Michigan, USA. Prof. Singh has delivered many keynote lectures at national and international conferences and seminars and has helped other technical institutions as an advisory member for their professional development. He has also organized (Role: as Chairman) various International Conferences such as the First, Second, and Third International Conferences on Advances in Concrete, Structural, and Geotechnical Engineering (ACSGE-09, ACSGE-2018, ACSGE 2024) and UKIERI Seminars, and Network Concrete Seminars in addition to being organizing committee member of various national and international conferences.  Also, he acted as Convenor of the 1st International Conference on Rehabilitation and Retrofitting of Structures, held at Mumbai in association with Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC), Mumbai, ASTR, VJTI, Mumbai, June 19-20, 2019.   In 2020, during the pandemic time, he organized an International Webinar on Smart Cities: Beyond the Pandemics at BITS Pilani and was invited by the Construction Industry and Development Council (an Apex Body of Niti Ayog, Government of India) to deliver an expert online lecture at ICW 2020 at New Delhi as well as Video Lectures.  In addition, he also organized the 5-day AICTE Training and Learning Faculty Development Program, Partnership 2020: US-India Higher Education Cooperation (a collaborative initiative between the U.S. Department of State and the University of Nebraska at Omaha), 2 Nos of DRDO-BITS Pilani Interaction workshops for possible research collaboration, and 5-day training program for ONGC Engineers. He has a best paper award at the International Conference on Advances in Civil and Environmental Engineering (ACEE 2015) in Penang, Malaysia.  In his 36 years of teaching and research experience, he has spent eight and half years as an active faculty member at MNIT Allahabad, three and half years at IIT Kanpur as QIP PhD Research Scholar, five years as Postdoctoral Research Engineer and Adjunct Faculty member at Lawrence Technological University (LTU), Southfield, Michigan (USA), one year as Visiting faculty member at NIT Warangal, and 19 years at BITS Pilani, working currently as Senior Professor in Department of Civil Engineering. 

Based on the nomination on a national level, Prof. Singh has been awarded the “Best Academician of the Year -2020” by the honorable Governor of Rajasthan, Shri Kalraj Mishra, at the “Eminent Engineers Award event’ organized by the Institution of Engineers (India) at Rajasthan State Center, Jaipur on Engineers Day (15th September 2020).  On March 22, 2024, Prof. Singh was awarded the “Outstanding ICI-UltraTech Concrete Technologist Award” at Jaipur. On invitation from the Construction Industry Development Council (CIDC), an Apex body of NITI Ayog, Prof. Singh has joined the eminent group of Faculty members of the CIDC Academy of Construction Engineering (CACE). Furthermore, the Indian Concrete Journal awarded him one of the Three Best Paper awards for 2020 in April 2021.  Very recently, he has been appointed as Review Editor on the Editorial Board of Computational Methods in Structural Engineering (specialty section of Frontiers in Built Environment), Faculty Advisor to the SEI Graduate Student Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and Guest Editor for The Indian Concrete Journal (May 2023 Issue). Recently, Prof. Singh was appointed as an International Nominating Committee Member to select the Office Bearers of the ASCE-India Section regional office. Other achievements and professional activities of Prof. Singh can be seen in his CV (detailed biodata) given below and also posted on his website linked to BITS Pilani:  

Web Page: https://www.bits-pilani.ac.in/pilani/shamsher-bahadur-singh;        

           http://universe.bits-pilani.ac.in/pilani/sbsingh/profile 

 

 

Detailed Curriculum Vitae

 

SHAMSHER BAHADUR SINGH

Senior Professor

Civil Engineering Department

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani-333031, (Raj.)

Phone: + 91–1596-255649 (Direct); +91-1596-255254 (Civil Engineering Office); +91-9414648283 (Mobile)

E-mail :sbsingh@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in ; sbsinghbits@gmail.com

Google Scholar Citation Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=659ba-cAAAAJ

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EDUCATIONAL DETAILS AND EMPLOYMENT RECORD

Education

1999-2004           Postdoctoral Fellow for Innovative Application of FRP Reinforced and

                            Prestressed Concrete Structures

                            Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan-48075, USA

1993-1996:        Ph.D. in Structural Engineering

                         Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur-208 016, India   

1987-1989:        M. E. in Analysis and Design of Structures

                           Motilal Nehru Regional Engineering College Allahabad-211 004, India

 

1981-1985:       B. Tech in Civil Engineering

              Regional Engineering College Warangal-506004, India

 

Employment Record

 

Institution

Year

From- To

Designation

Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani

June 01-2021 –Present

Senior Professor

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

Rajasthan, India

 

February 01, 2013-May 31, 2021

Professor

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

Rajasthan, India

 

August 01, 2008- January 31, 2013

Associate Professor

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

Rajasthan, India

 

August 1, 2008- August 31, 2012

 Associate Professor and Head of Department

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

Rajasthan, India

 

January 01, 2007- July 31, 2008

 Group Leader (HoD) and Assistant Professor

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

Rajasthan, India

 

August 01, 2005- Dec. 31, 2006

Assistant Professor

National Institute of Technology Warangal (Deemed University), Andhra Pradesh, INDIA

September 07, 2004- July 31, 2005

Visiting Faculty

Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan, U.S.A.

July 17, 2003- August 31, 2004

 Research Engineer and

Adjunct Faculty

Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan, U.S.A.

November11, 1999- July 16, 2003

Postdoctoral Research Scholar

Motilal Nehru Regional Engineering College Allahabad, INDIA

September 19, 1988 –November 10, 1999

Senior Lecturer

 

 

 Administrative Works Performed:

 

  1. Faculty Advisor to the SEI Graduate Student Chapter (GSC) of American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) since September 08, 2022.
  2. Coordinator of Training Program for ONGC Engineers on “Recent Developments on Rehabilitation and Retrofitting of Concrete Structures,” during April 25-29, 2022.
  3. Coordinator of Partnership 2020:US-India Higher Education Cooperation Workshop held on March 04, 2022 on Bio-Based Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites for Civil Engineering Infrastructure.
  4. Coordinator of Partnership 2020:US-India Higher Education Cooperation Workshop held on July 29, 2021 on Bio-Based Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites for Civil Engineering Infrastructure.
  5. Organized 5-day AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) workshop on Faculty Development Program during July 25-29, 2021 sponsored by AICTE New Delhi.
  6. Head of Civil Engineering Department, Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences, Pilani, January 2007 to August 2012.
  7. Coordinator, UGC-SAP Project, Department of Civil Engineering, BITS Pilani, 2012-2017.
  8. Coordinator, DST-FIST Project, Department of Civil Engineering, BITS Pilani, 2012-2017.
  9. Indian Team Lead Partner of UK-India Education Research Initiatives (UKIERI) wherein 8 Indian Universities (BITS Pilani, IIT Delhi, MNIT Jaipur, NIT Jalandhar, SVNIT Surat, NIT Surathkal, GNDEC Ludhiana, and SRM University) and Two Universities from U.K. (University of Dundee and University of Bath) during 2008-2011
  10. Coordinator of Ireland-India Concrete Research Initiatives (IICRI): 2011-To date
  11. Coordinator of DRDO-BITS Pilani Workshops held in March and April 2021
  12. Coordinator of 5-day AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Faculty Development Program (FDP) during July 25-29, 2021
  13. NCC Officer at MNNIT Allahabad, 1992-1993
  14. Warden of Hostel, MNNIT Allahabad, 1997-1999
  15. Assistant Hostel warden, MNNIT Allahabad, 1992-1993
  16. Assistant to Dean Academic Affairs, 1997-1999
  17. Officer-in charge of Various sports (Kabbadi and Volleyball), 1992-1993
  18. Officer in-Charge of Strength of Material Laboratory, 1997-1999
  19. -in-Charge Time-Table at MNNIT Allahabad, 1992-1993

 

 

  

 

Sponsored Projects under Supervision as Principal Investigator and Fundings Received: 

 

  • 76.21 Lakhs ( NBCC, India)

Performance Evaluation of Sintered Fly Ash Lightweight Aggregate in Concrete, Sponsored by National Building Construction Corporation  (NBCC) India. Ref:  Dean Research and Innovation, BITS Pilani, Whatsapp message dated 19th March, 2024. Funding has alreday been received by BITS Pilani; Duration: 3 years (April 01 2024-March 31, 2027)

  • 19.80 Lakhs (DST Contribution) + 20,00,000 Yen (JSPS Contribution)

            Behavior of SHCC Elements under Shear Loading,

            INDIA-JAPAN COOPERATIVE SCIENCE PROGRAMME, Recommended for Sanction through email  

            dated July 6, 2023, File No. DST/ICD/JSPS/2022/613]   

 

  • 24.43 lakhs:

Study of Structural Behavior and Failure Characteristics of FRP-Concrete Composite

Beams, File Number: CRG/2022/000731, SERB, DST New Delhi, Approved for sanction on Nov. 28, 2022.

 

  • 91.056 Lakhs:

Development of Functionally-Graded Hybrid Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites for High-Strain Rate and Elevated Temperature Aeronautical Applications (PIs: Dr. Vasant Matsagar (IIT Delhi and Dr. S.B. Singh (BITS Pilani), Approximate cost: INR 91,05,600/-  (Sanction No. ARDB/01/1082030/M/I dated 15th February 2022.

 

  • Development of Fire Resistant Natural FRP for Structures, US-INDIA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION (USIEF) Project to Host US Fulbright Specialist at BITS Pilani during Academic Year starting August 01, 2021 has been accepted by USIEF, New Delhi. Specialist Name: Prof. Venkatesh Kodur, Michigan State University, Michigan, USA. (Local cost of the stay of specialist will be borne by BITS Pilani while other costs in terms of travel and honorarium will be borne by USIEF, USA) [Ref. No. FSP-P006323 – India].

 

  • 18.5 Lakhs:                                                                                                                                          Project Title:  Study of Postbuckling Response, Failure and Strength of Functionally Graded Composite Plates with and without Cutouts, sponsored by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi dated 24/7/2019 (Ref. no. 22(0781)/19/EMR-II.  

 

                                                                                                                                                       

  • 15.543 Lakhs: Project Title: Structural Health Assessment and Rehabilitation Framework based on Cyber Physical System, sponsored by DST New Delhi, Ref. DST/ICPS/Cluster (Cyber Physical Systems/2018 (G), dated 13/3/2018 (Multi-institutional and multi-disciplinary project)  

                                                                                                                                                                               

  • 18 Lakhs

            Project Title: Study of Structural Response and Strengths of Thin-Walled FRP Composite Girders,” sponsored by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (Extra Mural Research Division), CSIR Complex, Pusa, New Delhi, 2014-2017 (Ref. No. 22(0631)/13/EMR-II.

 

  • 25.93 lakhs

  Project Title: “Development and Usage of Innovative Ductile Composite Materials for Repair and   

  Retrofitting of Concrete and Masonry Structures,” sponsored by Department of Science and Technology  

  (DST), New Delhi, 2013-2016 (Ref. No.SR/S3/MERC/0051/2012).

 

  • 10 Lakhs,

Project Title: “Development and Usage of Innovative Ductile Composite Materials for Repair and Retrofitting of Masonry Structures,” sponsored by Aditya Birla Group (ABG), 2011-2014.

 

  • 17.7 Lakhs

Project Title: “Response and Micromechanics Based Design of Engineered Cementitious Composite Structures,” DST, New Delhi, 2007-2010 (Ref. No. SR/S3/MERC/25/2007).

 

  • 6 Lakhs

      Project Title: “Experimental Investigation of Failure and Stability of Laminated   Composite Plates with Cutouts,” CSIR, New Delhi, 2007-2012 (Ref No. 22/(0442)/07-EMR-II).

  • 4.5 Lakhs

            Project Title: “Failure and Stability of Laminated Composite Plates with Cutouts,” K.K. Birla Academy Projects, BITS, Pilani, 2007-2010.

  • £337003/- UKIERI Collaborative Research Award (UK and India) (Fraction of Amount to be received from UK Lead Researcher relevant to Indian Partners.), 2008-2011.

Project Title: Sustainable High Performance Concrete Infrastructures

Indian Research Team Leader:  Dr. Shamsher Bahadur Singh

UK Research Team Leader:  Prof. Ravindra Dhir

 

  • 9.3 Lakhs

     Project Title: “Flexural Strengthening of Concrete Structures using Near Surface Mounted (NSM) Fiber

    Reinforcements, Sponsored by UGC, New Delhi, under Category of Major Research Project, 2008-2011 (Ref.  

    F.34-389/2008 (SR)).

 

  • 80 Lakhs

           Project Title:  DST-FIST Project for Development of Structural Engineering Lab, DST New  

                                  Delhi, 2012-2017, 5 years.

  • 70 Lakhs

                    Project Title: UGC-SAP Project for Structural and Transportation Engineering Research Lab 

                                            Developments, UGC-New Delhi, 2012-2017 (5 years).

Sponsored Projects under Supervision as Co-Investigators:

  • 71 Lakhs:

Project Title: Polyethylene Engineered Cementitious Composites (PE-ECC) for High Resilient Infrastructure, approved by the Mission Steering Group (MSG) of Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, Collaborative project with NIT Puducherry, approved on September 20, 2022 (F. No. 01/09/2022-NTTM dated September 01, 2022)

  • US $ 15,000/-

Project Title: “Machine Learning Based Unified Seismic Vulnerability Prediction Model for the Heritage Minarets of India”. Collaborative project awarded to CDRI Fellows: Vinay Shimpi, S.V.R. Madappa, M. Nidhi (NIT Puducherry); S.B. Singh (BITS Pilani), and Nikolaos Nikitas (University of Leeds, UK)

  • US $1,36,878.03

Project Title: Fire Resistance Guidelines for Hybrid FRP Structural Components made of Cellulose Fibers Derived from Agricultural Waste; Sponsored by University of Nebraska at Omaha:  Partnership-2020 for Enhancing US-India Collaboration between Michigan State University (MSU), BITS Pilani, and IIT Delhi; Period: August 2020- June 30, 2022

  • 70 Lakhs

Project Title: Structural Health Assessment and Rehabilitation Framework based on Cyber Physical System,). (Multi-institutional and multi-disciplinary project)

  • 34.506 Lakhs

Project Title: Seismic Vulnerability Assessment of Selected Heritage Structures in the State of Himachal Pradesh adopting output only Vibration Testing and Fragility Curves”, (MoES/P.O.(Seismo)/1(296)/2016)

  • 34 Lakhs

Project Title: Investigation of the Effect of Carbonation on the Properties of Concrete, 2012-15 (Ref. SR/S3/MERC/0064/2011).

  • US $ 200,000.00

Project Title:  Durability and Environmental Evaluation of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) Reinforced Concrete Bridges, Ohio Department of Transportation, USA, 4 years, 2000-2004.

  • US $ 250,000.00

Project Title:  Response of CFRP Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete Box-Beams, Ohio Department of Transportation, USA, 4 years (2000-2004).

  • 2.0 Lakhs

Project Title: Investigation into the Behavior of Coupling Beams, Seed Grant, BITS Pilani, 2012-2015.

  • 2.0 Lakh

Project Title: Dynamic Bucking Response of Composite Structures, Seed Grant, BITS Pilani, 2012-15.

 

                           IMPORTANT CONSULTANCY PROJECTS EXECUTED:

             (Only those projects with value more than 0.46 Lakhs are given here:)

  1. As PI: (a) Structural Audit of “Paramount Floraville, Sector 137, Noida” [Two blocks (Celcia and Fushia)], as an Expert (b) September 2023 (c) Paramount Propbuild Private Limited, Noida (d) Rs. 11.80 Lakhs (Ref. No. P-00/2023 (dated 15/9/2023).
  2. As PI: (a) Assessment of Quality of Major Bridge of M.P. Road Development Corporation Ltd., Bhopal as an Expert (b) November 2021 (c) M/s Gangotri Deherda-Ishagarh Tollway Pvt. Ltd., Mohangarh, Lucknow (d) 5 Lakhs, Ref. Letter 8948/Deherda-Ishagarh/COS/2021
  3. As PI: (a) Development of Shelters for High Altitude Areas for Defense Needs (b) Deepali Design and Exhibition through DRDR, New Delhi, Ministry of Defense (3) In Process (4) 5 Lakhs as honorarium for Expert Member. Ref. E-mail dated: 23/10/2021 and 25/10/2021.
  4. As PI: (a) Structural Health Assessment of Railway Quarters at Haripur Railway Station, Rajasthan (b) NW Railway, Ajmer (c) 02 Months (d) Rs. 4.9 Lakhs (RN. P-00/2019 dated 23/7/2019)
  5. As PI: (a) Safety Checking and Failure Study of OHR at Housing Board, Bhiwadi, 560 kL Capacity (b)M/S WPIL Limited, Jaipur (c) 01 Month (d) Rs. 4.8 Lakhs (RN. P-00/2019 dated 22/3/2019)
  6. As PI:(a) Experimental Investigation of Soil Bearing Capacity of Soils, (b) Public Health Engineering Department Suratgarh, Ganganagar, Rajasthan (c) 1 Months (d) Rs. 0.93 Lakhs (R.N. 8650 dated 11/12/2008)
  7. As PI:(a) Safety Checks and Design of Elevated Water Tanks located at Suratgarh Military Station, Rajasthan (b) Suratagarh Military Station, Ganaganagar, Rajasthan (c) 6 months (d) Rs. 1.855 Lakhs (R. No. 10612 dated 23/1/2009)
  8. As PI:(a) Safety Checking of Elevated Water Tank   located at Bhadra, Hanumangarh District, Rajasthan (b) Public Health Engineering Department, Bhadra, Hanumangarh District, Rajasthan (c) 1 months (d) Rs. 0.608 Lakhs (R. No. 4698 dated 25/8/2009)
  9. As PI: (a)Design and Safety Checks of Box-Culvert at Noida (b) Ahuja Builders (Engineers and Contractors), Noida, U.P., (c) 3 Months (d) 0.75 Lakhs (R. No. 1311 dated 17/5/2010)
  10. As PI: (a) Safety Checking of Elevated Water Tank located at Khetri, Jhunjhunu District, Rajasthan (b) Public Health Engineering Department, Khetri, Jhunjhunu District, Rajasthan (c) 1 months (d) Rs. 0.56Lakhs (R. No. 8051 dated 02/11/2010)
  11. As PI:(a) Safety Checking and Rehabilitation of Crusher Foundation, Khetri Copper Plant, Rajasthan (b)Khetri Copper Plant, (c) 1 Month (d) Rs. 1.04 Lakhs
  12. As PI:(a) Safety Checking of water Tanks of Ghatal and Ramoura Project, Milkapur, NagaliaRajasthan (b)WPIL Ltd. And PROTECH Consultancy, Engineers, (c) 3 Month (d) Rs. 1.49 Lakhs+D236
  13. As PI: (a) StaadPro Design Checks (b) WPIL Ltd. And PROTECH Consultancy Engineers (c) 1 Month (d) Rs. 1.5 Lakhs
  14. As PI: (a) Safety checking of Water Tanks (b) WPIL Ltd., Jaipur (c)1 Months (d) Rs. 112500/-  Ref. 14/9/2017)
  15. (a) Safety Checking of OHR (b) WPIL Ltd. (c) 1 Month (d) Rs. 88903 (Ref. 14/1/2017)
  16. (a) Safety Checking of OHR (b) WPIL Ltd., Jaipur (c) 1 Month (d) Rs. 45500/- (Ref. 31/8/2018)
  17. (a) Safety Checking and Design of Water Tanks (b) WPIL Ltd., Jaipur (c) 1 Month (d) Rs. 150,000/- (Ref. 24/7/2019)
  18. Design of Foundation for Crusher (b) Khetri Copper (c) 1 Month (d) Rs. 140073/- (Ref. 24/8/2016)

Awards & Accolades and Recognitions

 

  1. Awarded with “ICI-UltraTech Outstanding Concrete Technologist Award” on 22nd March 2024 at Hotel Royal Orchid, Jaipur.
  2. Elected Fellow of Institution of Civil Engineers, UK (FICE)
  3. Selected as expert member of BIS to represent India as a member of ISO TC 71/SC 6/ WG6 Committee on FRP Material Properties in May 2023.
  4. Nominated as Principal member of CED 54 Concrete Reinforcement Sectional Committee of Bureau of Indian Standards, Government of India, May 2023 as representative of BITS Pilani.
  5. Appointed as Associate member of the main committee on Standards Committee for ASCE/SEI 7-Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures for the 2028 cycles since March 30, 2023
  6. Elected Fellow of Structural Engineering Institute of ASCE (F. SEI), December 2022.
  7. Established SEI Graduate Student Chapter of ASCE at BITS Pilani which is first of its kind in India and second outside the USA.
  8. Elected as Fellow of Indian Association of Structural Engineers (FIAStructE) on June 25, 2022.
  9. Elected Fellow of Coalition for Disaster Resilience Infrastructure (F. CDRI, since May 20, 2022)
  10. Review Editor on the Editorial Board of Computational Methods in Structural Engineering (specialty section of Frontiers in Built Environment).
  11. Appointed as Member of SEI Global Activity Division Committee (GAD) for Inter-Organizational Collaboration, April 03, 2022.
  12. Elected as Fellow of American Society of Civil Engineers, December 11, 2021.
  13. Nominated as Expert member for Developing FRP shelters for High Altitude Areas for Defense needs by CCE(R&D), DRDO, Ministry of Defense through E-mail dated 25th October 2021.
  14. Invitation by Deepali Designs and Exhibition to develop design for FRP shelters in High Altitude Areas for Defense Sectors, through E-mail dated 23rd October 2021.
  15. Awarded the Best Paper Award by The Indian Concrete Journal for the Year 2020 (Paper Appeared in April Issue of 2020)
  16. Invited by CIDC (Construction Industry Development Council) to join the esteemed group of faculty members of CIDC Academy of Construction Engineering (CACE) through letter#2223/CACE/2021 dated Feb. 9, 2021.
  17. Awarded “Bharat Shiksha Gaurav Puraskar” and Certificate of Excellence by KTK Outstanding Achievers and Education Foundation, New Delhi, 28th, 2021.
  18. Honoured to deliver Invited Video Lecture at Indian Construction Week (ICW 2020) held at Delhi on 2nd December, 2020, and organized by Construction Industry Development Council (CIDC) an Apex body established by NITI Ayog, Government of India.
  19. Awarded as the “Best Academician of the Year 2020 Award” by the Honorable Governor of Rajasthan, Shri Kalraj Mishra during Eminent Engineers Award Ceremony organized by Institition of Engineers, Rajasthan State Center, Jaipur on Engineers Day (15th September, 2020).
  20. Selected as Member of Sectional Committee as Reviewer of MHRD Scheme on Global Initiative on Academic Network (GIAN) January 01, 2020.
  21. Invited by Provost, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland for Faculty Appraisal at the level of Professor, Nov. 2019.
  22. Appointed as committee member of Research Advisory Committee for PhD students of NIRMA University, Ahmedabad, Gujrat, 2019.
  23. Appointed as Editorial Board Member of Enliven: International Journal of Advances in Civil Engineering 2019.
  24. Invited to Conduct Interview on 21st July at UPSC, New Delhi for Lecturers
  25. Appointed as committee member for Campus Level Faculty Appraisal Committee, BITS Pilani, Feb, 2019.
  26. Serving as a Committee Member for Campus Level appointment for Non-tenured faculty members, BITS Pilani.
  27. Appointed as Chartered Engineer (INDIA) by Institution of Engineers on June 12, 2018
  28. Selected by NBA (National Board of Accreditation) as Evaluators of Technical Institutions, May 2018.
  29. Biographical note has been included in Asia Pacific Who’s Who (Vol. XIV), Publisher: Rifacimento International, Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi 11002, May 05, 2016.
  30. Acted as Expert Advisory Committee for DST Rajatsthan (Jaipur) Projects funding in Civil Engineering Discipline on 29th January 2016.
  31. Acted as Advisor to the UPSC, New Delhi for interview of Center of Soil and Materials Research Station (CSMRS) Scientists from B to C and C to D during December 16-18, 2015.
  32. Honored as Guest of Honor at National Conference on Advances in Civil and Environmental Engineering to be held at BRCM College of Engineering and Technology, Bahal, Bhiwani, Haryana.
  33. Received The Best Paper Award at ACEE2015 (International Conference on Advances in Civil & Environmental Engineering Penang, Malaysia) on 29th July, 2015.
  34. Biographical-note has been included in Emerald Who's Who in Asia, Vol-II, (Ref#. RI/EWWA-PH/2015 dated 5/8/2015).
  35. Honored as Chief Guest at 48th Engineers’ day Function, BRCM College of Engineering and Technology, Bahal, Bhiwani, Haryana, 15th September, 2015.
  36. Biographical-note has been included in Asian American Who’s Who (Vol. VII), 2015.
  37. Honored as Honored as Guest of Honor at Seminar on Mitigation of Seismic Effects on Infrastructure Projects, Sponsored by UGC, New Delhi, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, March 30, 2015.
  38. Selected for inclusion in the 8th edition of Asian Admirable Achievers, RIFACIMENTO INTERNATIONAL, Editor Ravi Bushan, New Delhi, India, 2015.
  39. Biographical note included in Famous India: Nation’s Who’s Who, 2015.
  40. Invited as an Expert Committee Member for Comments on Honey Combing of Vivekanand Lecture Theatre Complex at MNIT Jaipur along with Prof. Bishwajeet Bhattacharjee, Feb. 24, 2015.
  41. Acted as an Advisor to UPSC New Delhi for Conducting Personality Test of Engineering Services Examinations Candidate (January 13-17, 2014).
  42. Honored as Honored as Guest of Honor at Short Term Training Programme (STTP) on Computational and Experimental Methods for Advance Research in Composites, MNIT Jaipur, June 12-16, 2013
  43. Nominated as Expert member of BIS committee for test methods on fibre reinforced cementitious composites
  44. UGC Nominee for expert member of UGC-DRS (SAP) Advisory Committee of Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam for 2012-2017.
  45. Selected (on June 20, 2013) as Editorial Board Member of Journal of “Civil Engineering and Architecture”, published by Lublin University of Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture
  46. Acted as an Advisor to UPSC New Delhi for Conducting Personality Test of Engineering Services Examinations Candidate (May 6-10, 2013).
  47. Appointed as Program Coordinator UGC-SAP (DRS-I) from April 2012-March 2017.
  48. Editor of IJEE (International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering)
  49. Honored as Chief Guest at 3rd National Conference on Recent Trends in Concrete Composites for Structural Systems (RTCCSS-09), Erode, Tamilnadu, India, April 03, 2009.
  50. Appointed as Vice-Chairman of   CAFET Innova Technical Society CITS India Council, 2009.
  51. Postdoctoral Fellowship, LTU, Michigan, USA, 1999-2004.
  52. Manchester WHO’S WHO, 2004-2005
  53. Professional Civil Engineer (PE), Michigan, USA ((License No. 6201051470)
  54. I.P. Fellowship, IIT Kanpur, 1993-1996.
  55. Junior Research Fellowship, MNNIT Allahabad, 1987-1988.
  56. National Merit Scholarship, NIT Warangal, 1981-1985.
  57. Integrated Scholarship, GIC Ballia, 1977-1981.
  58. Associate Member of ACI 440 Committee
  59. Member of American Society for Civil Engineer (397383)
  60. Life Member of Indian Society for Technical Education (LM No. 1596)
  61. Life Member of Indian Concrete Institute (LM No. 8608)

 

Other Achievements/Honors

  1. Developed a Higher Degree Course on “Structural Health Assessment and Rehabilitation” for course electives for Master of Engineering with specialization in Structural Engineering as well as for Master of Engineering with specialization in Infrastructure Engineering and Managemen
    1. Appointed as Editorial Board Member of Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering, March 02, 2018.
    2. Acted as Judge for the Best Paper Award of the Conference#4 of UK-India Education Research Initiatives (UKIERI) Congress held at NIT Jalandhar during November 2-5, 2015.
    3. Selected (on June 20, 2013) as Editorial Board Member of Journal of “Civil Engineering and Architecture”, published by Lublin University of Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture.
    4. Honored as Honored as Guest of Honor at Short Term Training Programme (STTP) on Computational and Experimental Methods for Advance Research in Composites, MNIT Jaipur, June 12-16, 2013
    5. Nominated as Expert member of BIS committee for test methods on fibre reinforced cementitious composites
    6. Editor of IJEE (International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering)
    7. Editorial Board Member of STM Journals
    8. Honored as Chief Guest at 3rd3rd National Conference on Recent Trends in Concrete Composites for Structural Systems (RTCCSS-09), Erode, Tamilnadu, India, April 03, 2009.
    9. Appointed as Vice-Chairman of  CAFET Innova Technical Society CITS India Council, 2009.
    10. Appointed as Chairman of CITS, Rajasthan, Since Nov. 2010

Laboratory Development:

Developed Advanced Structural Engineering Lab, Concrete Labs, and Part of Transportation Engineering lab with funding received from DST –FIST and UGC SAP program as coordinator of both Projects. Major research facilities established are dynamic testing facility, Dynamic UTM and Servo Hydraulic Load frame system and Torsional Testing Machine. In addition, developed Structural, Computer, and Concrete Labs from the funds received from DST, CSIR, UGC, and KK Birla Academy Projects. The main equipment purchased from my own projects are (1) Two computing work stations (2) Data Acquisition Systems (3) Load cells (4) Prestressing Equipments (5) Viscometer (6) GIS Imagery system (7) ABAQUS perpetual license (8) Purchase of cement motor mixers and (9) Colour printers 2Nos.

 

Courses Taught at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Rajasthan, INDIA since August 2005 till date:

  1. Advance Composite Materials for Structures (Analysis and Design; CE G 533): PG course
  2. Mechanics of Solids (ES C 221):    UG Course
  3. Prestressed Concrete Structures (CE G614): PG Course
  4. Earthquake Engineering (CE G 615):  PG Course
  5. Design of Steel Structures: CE C381: UG Course
  6. Design of Concrete Structures: CE C383: UG Course
  7. Analysis of Structures: CE C241: UG Course
  8. Advance Structural Analysis CE G617:  PG Course
  9. Theory of Elasticity and Plasticity, CE G641: PG Course
  10. Finite Element Analysis, CE G619: PG Course

 

Courses Taught at Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan, USA (from November 2001-2004):

 

  1. Stability of Structures (PG Level)
  2. Advance Composite Materials for Structures (PG Level)

 

Courses taught by me at NIT Warangal (October 2004 to July 2005) as Instructor-in-Charge

  1. Mechanics of Materials
  2. Advance Structural Design

Courses taught by me at MNNIT Allahabad (September 1988 till November 1999) as Instructor-in-Charge

  1. Strength of Material (UG Level)
  2. Structural Analysis I and II (UG Level)
  3. Engineering System Design (UG Level)
  4. Material Science (UG Level)
  5. Reliability Analysis (UG Level)
  6. Experimental Stress Analysis (PG Level)
  7. Theory of Elasticity (PG Level)
  8. Theory of Elastic Stability of Structures (PG Level)
  9. Theory of Plates and Shells (PG Level)
  1. Tech Projects/First Degree Thesis Supervised and PP-II Master projects at BITS Pilani

(1)  Study Oriented Projects:   3 (First Semester, 2006-2007)

(2) Computer Oriented Projects: 6 (Second Semester, 2006-2007)

(3) Special Projects: 1 (Second Semester 2007-2008)

(4)  PP-II projects: 4 (2006-2007)

(5) Study Oriented Projects: 6 (August 2007-Dec. 2007)

(6)  PP-II: 2 (August 2007-Dec. 2007: First Semester)

(7) Computer Oriented Projects: 4 (Jan. 2008- May 2008; Second Semester)

(8) Lab Oriented Projects: 2 (Jan. 2008- May 2008; Second Semester)

(9) Study Oriented Projects: 7 (First Semester, 2008-2009)

(10) PP-II: 2 (First Semester, 2008-2009)

 (11) Study Oriented Projects and COP: 8 (IInd Semester, 2008-2009)

(12) PP-II: 1 (IInd Semester, 2008-2009)

(13) pp- II 4 (I semester, 2009-2010)

(14) Study Oriented Projects and COP: 2 (I semester 2009-2010)

(15) Study Oriented Projects and COP: 10 (II semester 2009-2010)

(16) Study Oriented Project (3 Nos.) and COP (2 Nos.): 5 (Ist Semester, 2010-11)

(17) Lab Oriented Projects:  9 (Ist Semester, 2010-11)

(18)  PP-II: 4 Students worked on manufacturing and testing of FRP Composite Panels (Ist Semester, 2010-11)

(19)  Lab Oriented Projects: 7 (IInd Semester, 2010-11)

(20) Computer Oriented Projects: 2 (IInd Semester, 2010-11)

(21) First Degree Thesis: 5 (IInd Semester, 2010-11)

(22) Lab Oriented Project: 4 (Ist Semester 2011-12)

(23) Lab oriented Project: 7 (2nd Semester, 2011-12)

(24) Study Oriented Project: 1(2nd Semester, 2011-12)

(25) PP-II, Higher Degree: 4 (2nd Semester, 2011-12)

(26) Research Practice for Higher degree: 2 (2nd Semester, 2011-12)

(27) First Degree Thesis: 2 (1st Semester, 2012-13)

(28) Higher Degree Thesis: 4 (1st Semester, 2012-13)

(29) Higher Degree Thesis: 5 (2nd Semester, 2012-13)

(30) First Degree Thesis: 01 (2nd Semester, 2012-13)

(32) Study Oriented Project: 02 (2nd Semester, 2012-13)

(33) Lab Oriented Project:  10 (2nd Semester, 2012-2013)

(34) Study on Special Topic: 01 Ph.D. student (2nd Semester, 2012-2013)

(35) BITS G540: Research Practice: 03 Higher degree Students (2nd Semester, 2012-13)

    (36) Lab Oriented Project: 08 (Ist Semester 2013-2014)

    (37) First Degree Thesis: 01 (Ist Semester 2013-14)

    (38) Lab Oriented Project:  04 (IInd Semester 2013-14)

    (39) Study Oriented Project: 03 (IInd Semester 2013-14)

    (40) Special Project: 01 (IInd Semester 2013-14)

    (41) Lab Oriented Project: 06 (Ist Semester 2014-15)

    (42) Study and Design Oriented Project: 04 (3+1) (Ist Semester 2014-15)

    (43)  First Degree Thesis: 02 (Ist  Semester 2014-15)

    (44)  Study and Lab Oriented Projects :10 (2nd Semester 2014-15)

    (45)  First Degree Thesis: 04 (2nd Semester 2014-15)

    (46) Higher Degree Thesis: 03 (2nd Semester 2014-15)

    (47)  Study Oriented/Design Project/ Lab Oriented Project: 10 (2nd Semester, 2014-15)

    (48)  Study Oriented Project: 03 (Ist Semester 2015-16)

    (49)  Lab Oriented Project: 04 (Ist Semester 2015-16)

    (50)  Design Oriented Project: 04 (Ist Semester 2015-16)

    (51) Study Oriented Project: 02 (IInd Semester, 2015-16)

  • Design Oriented Project: 03 (IInd Semester, 2015-16)
  • Lab Oriented Project: 02 (IInd Semester, 2015-16)
  • Research Practice: 03 (IInd Semester, 2015-16)
  • Study Oriented Project: 04 (Ist Semester, 2016-17)
  • HD Thesis: 01 (2nd Semester 2016-17)
  • Research Practices: 02 (2nd Semester, 2016-17)
  • Study oriented project: 02 (2nd Semester, 2016-17):
  • Study Oriented Project: 02 (1st Semester, 2017-18)
  • Design Oriented Project:01 (1st Semester, 2017-18)
  • First Degree Thesis: 02 (1st Semester, 2017-18)
  • Study Oriented Project: 02 (2nd Semester, 2017-18)
  • Lab Oriented Project: 03 (2nd Semester, 2017-18)
  • Higher Degree Research Practice: 04 (2nd Semester, 2017-18)
  • Design Oriented Project: 03 (First Semester, 2018-19)
  • Study Oriented Project: 02 (First Semester, 2018-19)
  • Study Oriented Project:05 (2nd Semester, 2018-19)
  • Research Practices: 03 (2nd Semester, 2018-19)
  • First Degree Thesis: 02 (2nd Semester, 2018-19)
  • Study Oriented Project:03 (1st Semester, 2019-20)
  • Study Oriented Project:03 (1st Semester, 2020-21)
  • First Degree Thesis: 01 (1st Semester, 2020-21)
  • Study Oriented Project: 01 (2nd Semester, 2020-21)
  • First Degree Thesis: 01 (2nd Semester, 2020-21)
  • Supervised Reading Course for Master Students: 03 (1st Semester, 2021-22)
  • Supervised Research Practice Students: 02 (2nd Semester, 2021-22).
  • First Degree Study Oriented Projects: 02 (First Semester 2022-2023)
  • Higher Degree SAT: 04 (First Semester 2022-2023)
  • First Degree Study Oriented, Design Oriented and Special Project: 06 (Second Semester,

              2022-2023)

  • Higher Degree Research Practice: 02 (Second Semester, 2022-23).
  • First Degree Thesis: 02 (First Semester, 2023-24).
  • First Degree SOP: 02 (First Semester, 2023-24)

 

Institutional Activities related to Work Integrated Learning Program and Practice School (PS)

  1. Visited CDRI Lucknow during July 20-25, 2023 for interaction with PS-1 students on request from PS-division.
  2. Acted as Advisor to Rajasthan Public Service Commission for Recruitment of Assistant Engineers (PWD, Water Resource, and PHED) during September 9-10, 2021.
  3. Developed a Higher Degree Course on “Structural Health Assessment and Rehabilitation” for Goa-PWD Engineers for specialization in Master of Technology in Structural Engineering.
  4. Member of Selection Committee for Ph.D. students under UGC Basic Science Research (BSR) Scheme for Civil Engineering Department.
  5. Part of the panel in selecting the student co-instructors for PS-1 programme
    1. Evaluation of PS-II reports related to civil engineering discipline
    2. Helped in assessing the students’ project quality
    3. Identifying the suitable faculty for PS-II programme
    4. Helping for possible collaboration with Gammon India.
    5. Helped in preparation of structuring the syllabus for B.S, Program for MAYTAS & other off-campus programme.
    6. Helped in opening the PS-II station at KEC International
    7. Helped in Opening PS-II station in Punj-Lyoed

Other Activities Involved in at BITS Pilani:

  1. Delivered Invited Lecture on Grant Formulation and Writing: Unlocking Funding Opportunities at the workshop on Grant Writing, held at BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus on July 25, 2023.
  2. Delivered Keynote Lecture, “Response, Failure, and Strength of FRP Composite Beams,” SEC 2022 on 19th December 2022 at MNIT Jaipur.
  3. Delivered Keynote Lecture, “Response, Failure, and Strength of FRP Composite Beams,” ACCM 2022 on 17th December 2022 at NIT Warangal.
  4. Delivered invited lecture on “FRP Beam Failure Modes and Strengthening using FRP Laminates” on July 20, 2022 (virtual mode). Organizers: International Association for Bridge Maintenance and Safety (IABMAS).
  5. Delivered Invited Keynote Lecture on 17th December at Third International Conference on Emerging Research in Civil, Aeronautical, and Mechanical Engineering (ERCAM2021) held at NITTE Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, December 16-17, 2021.
  6. Delivered Invited Keynote Lecture on 10th December at International Conference on Recent Advances in Modeling and Simulation Techniques in Engineering and Sciences (RAMSTES-2021) held at Manipal University Jaipur during December 8-10, 2021.
  7. Acted as Advisor to the Rajasthan Public Service Commission during September 9-10, 2021.
  8. Delivered Keynote Lecture at the International E-Conference on Sustainable Development in Concrete Technology (ICSDCT2021): August 19 2021 organized by DY Patil College of Engineering, Pune.
  9. Workshop on AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) proposed by me got sanctioned by AICTE for conducting the training program during July 25-29, 2021.
  10. Organized Online Workshop on BITS-DRDO Collaborative Interaction on April 24,2021 at BITS Pilani.
  11. Organized Online Workshop on BITS-DRDO Collaborative Interaction, March 20, 2021 at BITS Pilani.
  12. Organized an International Webinar on “Smart Cities: beyond the Pandemics,” July 10-11, 2020 at BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus (Role: Coordinator).
  13. Attended Army Technology Seminar on 23rd December 2019 at Monekshaw Centre, New Delhi and presented the Collaborative Technology Development Project on “Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Lightweight Shelters for High- Altitude Areas,” (IIT Delhi is Collaborative Partner).
  14. Delivered Keynote Lecture on 18th November 2019 at NIT Surathkal, Karnataka at One Week Faculty Development Program organized under TEQIP.
  15. Acted as Coordinator for BITSAT duty at Lucknow-I Center, May 17-24, 2019
  16. Conducted PhD Viva-Voce Examination at NIT Warangal on April 08, 2019.
  17. Delivered Keynote Lecture at UKIERI Concrete Congress at NIT Jalandhar, March 5-8, 2019.
  18. Chaired a session at UKIERI Concrete Congress at NIT Jalandhar, Mach 5-8, 2019
  19. Conducted interview for selection of faculty members at Sobhasaria Group of Institutions, Gokulpura, Sikar on June 10, 2018.
  20. Attended Orientation workshop on Outcome Based Education, organized by NBA, New Delhi on May 28, 2018.
  21. Delivered invited lecture at SVNIT Surat on Structural Application of ECC for Masonry Structures, May 10, 2018.
  22. Conducted PhD Viva-Voce examination of Mulay Sachin Balkrishna (D12AM002) at SVNIT Surat as PhD Examiner, 10th May, 2018.
  23. Acted as Resource Person for Intensive Teaching Workshop, Part-II on April 9 &16, 2018 at BITS Pilani
  24. Delivered 4.5 Hours lecture at Symposium organized by Team Moments of Civil Engineering Association of NIT Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu on March 17, 2018.
  25. Organized 2nd International Conference on Advances in Concrete, Structures, and Geotechnical Engineering (ACSGE 2018) as Organizing Chairman at BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus during Feb. 26-28, 2018.
  26. Delivered an Invited Keynote Lecture on Structural Application of ECC materials at NITK, Surathakal at National Workshop on Design and Development of Sustainable Concrete in the Era of Global Warming, January 09, 2017.
  27. Chaired a Session at 60th Congress of Indian Society for Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (ISTAM) held at MNIT Jaipur on 19th December, 2015.
  28. Delivered an Invited Lecture on “Study of Structural Response of FRP-I Girders,” at 60th Congress of Indian Society for Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (ISTAM), MNIT Jaipur, December 19, 2015.
  29. Participated as Panel Member at BITS Pilani on Civil Infrastructure Convention: An Academia-Industry-Public Collaboration, April 25, 2015.
  30. Delivered keynote Lecture as Guest of Honors on Development and Innovative Applications of FRP Materials for Concrete Structures, at Seminar on Mitigation of Seismic Effects on Infrastructure Projects, Department of Civil Engineering, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, March 30, 2015.
  31. Nominated as Expert member of BIS committee for test methods on fibre reinforced cementitious composites, 2013.
  32. UGC Nominee for expert member of UGC-DRS (SAP) Advisory Committee of Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam.
  33. Appointed as Program Co-coordinator UGC-SAP (DRS-I) from April 2012-March 2017.
  34. Member of Committee for Revamping Research Board of BITS Pilani, December 2011-till date.
  35. Represented BITS Pilani on committee of Ireland-India Concrete Research Initiatives (IICRI) at New Delhi, December 16, 2011.
  36. Attended UKIERI Meeting at New Delhi on 16th December, 2011.
  37. Curriculum Re-design: Consensus Meeting of Heads Agenda, BITS Pilani, May 13-14, 2011.
  38. Attended workshop on Goal Setting (Teaching, Research and Institutional Contribution), Organized by Mr. Kris Ramchandran and Mr. Paras Kaushik, BITS Pilani, 13th April, 2011.
  39. Attended UKIERI Concrete Congress meeting at IIT Delhi on 23rd November 2010.
  40. Visited NIT Warangal for UGC Research Project Collaboration and data gathering
  41. Convener of Curriculum Benchmarking for Civil Engineering Group of BITS Pilani (Pilani and Hyderabad Campus)
  42. Member of Doctoral Advisory Committee of Mr. Raj V. N. N. Ponnaluri (2006 PHXF429).
  43. Actively participating in developing MoU between Kumamoto University, Japan and BITS Pilani, India.
  44. Chaired a Panel Discussion on “Concrete for Sustainable Infrastructure” at GNDEC, Punjab, Ludhiana at UKIERI Research Seminar held on 17th Feb., 2010.
  45. Presented UKIERI Progress Report at NIT Jalandhar, Feb. 16, 2010 and presented a Technical paper on “Advance Composites for Sustainable Concrete Infrastructures” at UKIERI Research Seminar held at GNDEC, Ludhiana on Feb. 17, 2010.
  46. Committee member of Construction activities at BITS, Pilani (New Research Building)
  47. Editor of IJEE (International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering)
  48. Presented UKIERI Progress Report and Attended Series of UKIERI Meetings at University of Dundee Scotland, and Leicester, UK, July 5-10, 2009.
  49. Honored as Chief Guest at 3rd National Conference on Recent Trends in Concrete Composites for Structural Systems (RTCCSS-09), Erode, Tamilnadu, India, April 03, 2009.
  50.  Appointed as Vice-Chairman of   CAFET Innova Technical Society CITS India Council, 2009.
  51. Organized UKIERI-Research Workshop and Network Concrete Meetings at BITS Pilani, Feb. 16-18, 2009.
  52. Appointed as a General Secretary of Network Concrete
  53. Acted as a Link-Coordinator for University of Dundee (UK) and BITS Pilani (India).
  54. Played the leading role in preparing and winning the two UKIERI projects a joint venture of University of Dundee and a Consortium of six Indian Universities.
  55. Conducted Campus Interview for Faculty Recruitment at IIT Delhi along with Prof. Ravi Prakash, Prof. B.V. Babu, and Prof. Suman Kapoor.
  56. Member of recruitment committee for the selection of Project Engineer for BITS Hyderabad along with Prof. K.E. Raman, Prof. V.S. Rao, Prof. B.V. Babu, Prof. H.S. Moondra, Prof. Rajiv Gupta, etc.
  57. Attended the meeting with Engineer India Limited, New Delhi for approval of resource materials for training of EIL Engineers, March 17, 2007 (with Prof. Regalla)
  58. Delivered invited lectures for training of the engineers of Engineers India Ltd. June-July, 2007.
  59. Examiner of Ph.D. Thesis of Dr. Manish Kewal Ramani, Conducted viva-voce on March 19, 2007.
  60. Organizing faculty member of ITW, 2005-2006.
  61. Participated in Ph.D. Qualifying Examinations.
  62. Participated as Question Paper Setter for BITSAT for the Higher Degree.   
  63. Examined the Higher Degree Dissertation Thesis.
  64. Participated in meeting with Chief Engineer Haryana PWD at New Delhi for possible MoU regarding third party quality assurance checks along with Dr. A.P. Singh and Dr. Vinayak Rao.
  65. Involved in Consultancy activities in Civil Engg. Group such as Water tank safety checks, Safe Bearing Capacity of Soils, and Concrete Cube Tests, etc.
  66. Member of Senate at BITS Pilani
  67. Member of Research Board at BITS Pilani
  68. Other routine group activities as Group Leader
  69. Delivered Invited Keynote lectures at MAST-07 at NIT Warangal, Dec. 15, 2007.
  70. Delivered Invited Keynote lectures at MNIT Jaipur, Dec. 22, 2007.
  71. Chaired a conference session (MAST-07) at NIT Warangal, Dec. 15, 2007.
  72. Participated in panel for changes in the Civil Engineering Course Curriculum at NIT Warangal, Dec. 15, 2007.
  73. Chairman of organizing Committee for Inaugural Network Concrete Seminar, New Delhi, Feb. 27, 2008.
  74. Evaluated PS reports and Master’s Thesis
  75. Reviewed four Books
  76. Developed Structural and Concrete Labs of Civil Engg. Group from the funds received from DST, CSIR, UGC, and KK Birla Academy projects.
  77. Developed a new course No. CE G533 (Advance Composite Material for Structures).
  78. Upgraded the course No. CE C381 (Design of Steel Structures) from the working stress method of design to Limit State method of design to be consistent with revised IS: 800
  79. Visited UK for series of UKIERI (UK – India Educational Initiatives) meetings at University of Dundee, Scotland, UK during July 6-16, 2008 as Indian Team Leader.
  80. Made Industrial Visits at Birmingham, Nottingham, UK on 14-15 July, 2008.

Professional Associations:

  1. Elected Fellow of Institution of Civil Engineers, UK (FICE), ICE/Fellow/ 93713192, Since September 06, 2023.
  2. Elected Fellow of Structural Engineering Institute of ASCE (F.SEI) (Ref# 397383) since December 2022.
  3. Faculty Advisor to the SEI Graduate Student Chapter (GSC) of American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) since September 08, 2022.
  4. Fellow of Indian Association of Structural Engineers (FIAStructE, F-526, Since June25, 2022)
  5. Fellow of Coalition for Disaster Resilience Infrastructure (F. CDRI, since May 20, 2022)
  6. Fellow of American Society of Civil Engineers (FASCE since December 11, 2021, #397383)
  7. Member of SEI Global Activity Division (GAD) Inter Organizational Committee since April 2022.
  8. Chartered Engineer (INDIA), No. 007471
  9. Life Fellow of Institution of Engineers of India, No.  F-118440-3
  10. Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) of the State of Michigan by Examination April 2004, USA (License No. 6201051470)
  11. Biographical candidate of Manchester Who’s Who Among Executives and Professionals and for inclusion in the upcoming 2004/2005 Honors Edition of the registry.
  12. International Fellow Toastmaster
  13. Life Member of Indian Society for Technical Education (MISTE) Registration No. LM 1596
  14. Life Member of Indian Concrete Institute (ICI) Registration No. 8608. 
  15. Member of American Society for Civil Engineer (397383)
  16. Member American Concrete Institute (914174)
  17. Associate Member of ACI 440 Committee
  18. Associate Member of ACI 423 Committee
  19. Member of ISO/TC 71/SC6/WG6 Committee on FRP Material Properties
  20. Nominated Principal Member of CED 54 Concrete Reinforcement Sectional Committee of Bureau of Indian Standards, Government of India.
  21. Life Member of ACI-India Chapter (LM.2023.063)
  22. Associate member of the main committee on Standards Committee for ASCE/SEI 7-Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures for the 2028 cycles since March 30, 2023

 Fellowships Awarded:

Duration

Nature of Scholarship/Fellowship

Nov. 1999- July 2003

Postdoctoral fellowship

1993-1996

QIP Fellowship

1987-1989

Junior Research Fellowship

1981-1985

National Scholarship

1975-1981

Integrated Scholarship

 

 

Institute Representation:

  • Attended ASCE Global Steel Bridge Competition Workshop – I, October 6, 2022 at 8.30 PM to 10.30 PM(IST)
  • Representated MNREC Allahabad at BHEL, Hardwar for Institute-Industry Interaction Cell in 1991.

Special Training Programs Undertaken

 

            Fully participated and delivered four special lectures in Short Term Training Program on Structural Steel Design, organized by Institute for Steel Development & Growth Kolkata and Indian Society for Technical Education, New Delhi Jointly with NIT Warangal (Deemed University) in Association with & Sponsored by Ministry of Steel, Steel Authority of India Ltd., Tata Steel., November 29-December 04, 2004. 

           Successfully completed the workshop on “How to Teach Creativity and Innovation in Technical and Professional Programs,” Conducted by the Educational Innovation Collaborative on May 13, 2004 at Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan, USA.

           successfully completed the workshop on Faculty Professional Development Day conducted by the Educational Innovation Collaborative on the 8th day of January, 2004, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan, USA.

           Finite element analysis using Hypermesh and Nastran at Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA

        A Training Program on Human Resource Planning for Education Sector, Institute of Applied Manpower Research, New Delhi, INDIA, December, 1997.

        A Workshop on Management Information System (MIS), M.N.R.E.C. Allahabad, INDIA, November, 1997.

        A workshop on Intellectual Property Rights at Indian Institute of Sciences Bangalore, India, July, 1997.

        Winter School on Computer Aided Analysis and Design, M.N.R. Engg. College Allahabad, INDIA, Dec. 1991.

 

 

PhD and Master THESIS SUPERVISION

 

(A)   Ph.D. Thesis Supervised

  1. Dinesh Kumar, “Study of Failure and Stability of Laminated Composite Plates with Cutouts,” BITS Pilani, Pilani, Rajasthan, (Successfully Defended, 2011).

            Funding Agency: CSIR, New Delhi and KK Birla Academy

  1. Madappa, “Response and Micromechanics Based Design of Engineered Cementitious Composite Structures,” BITS Pilani, (Successfully Defended on December 29, 2012).

Funding Agency: DST, New Delhi.

  1. Gregory, Chukwuemeka Ezeokpube, “Finite Strip Analysis of Continuous Box Girders Bridges Including the Effects of Shear Deformation,” Visiting Ph.D. Research Scholar from University of Nigeria, 2011-2012.
  2. Himanshu Chawla, “Study of Structural Response and Strengths of Thin-walled FRP Composite Girders,” BITS Pilani, (Defended his PhD thesis on July 7, 2018)

Funding Agency: UGC New Delhi.

 

  1. Pankaj Munjal, “Development and Usage of Innovative Ductile Composite Materials for Repair and Retrofitting of Concrete and Masonry Structures,” BITS Plani, (defended his PhD on July 27, 2018)

Funding Agency: DST New Delhi, and ABG.

  1. Shaik Hussain, “Investigation of the Effect of Carbonation on the Properties of Concrete,” BITS Plani, Co-Supervisor (defended his PhD thesis on July 9, 2018)

Funding Agency: DST New Delhi.

  1. Sudhir, V., “Postbuckling Response, failure, and strength of functionally graded composite material plates,” (Successfully defended on October 09, June 2021)

Funding Agency: CSIR New Delhi

  1. Pulleti Siva Sankar, Postbuckling Response, Failure, and Strength of Natural Fiber Based Functionally Graded Composite Plates, (In Progress)

Funding Agency: CSIR New Delhi

  1. Ankit Singh Mehra, “. Study of Structural Behaviour and Failure Characteristics of FRP-Concrete Composite Beams, (In Progress)

         Funding Agency: BITS Pilani

  1. Naveen Singh Thakur, “Performance of photo-catalyst in self-cleaning constructions material,” (In Progress)

Funding Agency: Sobhasaria Group of Institutions, Sikar

  1. Poletti Sai Kumar, Behaviour of Double Skin FRP Tubular Columns (DSFTCs) under Axial Compression, (In Progress). Funding Agency: BITS Pilani (Institute Fund)
  2. Brijesh Kumar Singh, “Studies on mechanical performance of sintered flyash lightweight aggregate in concrete (PhD Aspirant Scheme Candidate, In Progress),

Funding Agency: NCCBM, Haryana 

  1. Kathir, Vadivel, “Fabrication and Failure Characterization of Functionally Graded Hybrid Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites for Simultaneous High Strain Rates and Elevated Temperature,” (In Progress).

 Funding Agency: ARDB/DRDO New Delhi.  (Collaborative Project between IIT Delhi and BITS Pilani)

 

  1. Debjyoti Roy Chowdhury (Entry No. 2022CEZ8120), “Development of Functionally-Graded Hybrid Fiber-

Reinforced Polymer Composites for High Strain Rate and Elevated Temperature Aeronautical Applications, (Registered at IIT Delhi)

    Funding Agency: ARDB/DRDO New Delhi.  (Collaborative Project between IIT Delhi and BITS Pilani)

 

(B)Master of Engineering Thesis/Dissertations Supervised

  1. Fabrication, Failure, and Strength of Carbon Composite Twisted Cable Strands and Stirrups, Master’s Project, supervised at Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan, USA, May 2000.

 Candidate Name: Ashraf Gendy

  1. Determination of elastic critical loads of multistory frames by conjugate method, M.S., Thesis, Motilal Nehru Regional Engineering College Allahabad, India, April, 1999.

Candidate Name:  S. Pandey

  1. Effect of boundary conditions on response and strength of symmetric laminates under bi-axial compression, M.S. Thesis, Motilal Nehru Regional Engineering College Allahabad, India, April, 1999.

Candidate Name: Alok Pandey

  1. Nonlinear response and strength of laminates under transverse loads, M.S. Thesis. Motilal Nehru Regional Engineering College Allahabad, India, August, 1998.

Candidate Name:  Pushkar Nath

  1. Response and strength of laminated coupons subjected to in-plane bending loads, M.S. Thesis, Motilal Nehru Regional Engineering College Allahabad, India, and March, 1998.

Candidate Name: Srikanth, S.

  1. Strength of symmetrically laminated coupons under tension, M.S. Thesis, Motilal Nehru Regional Engineering College Allahabad, India, March, 1998.

Candidate Name:  Akhilesh Singh

  1. Effect of load parameters and rest time after application of single overload cycle on fatigue life, M.S. Thesis, Motilal Nehru Regional Engineering College Allahabad, India, May, 1993.

Candidate Name:  Kamlesh Kumar Singh

  1. Torsional Behavior of Ferrocement box-beam: A simplified Theoretical Approach, NIT Warangal, (Andhra Pradesh), 2005.

Candidate Name:  Vikash

  1. Design Approach of NSM FRP Reinforcement for Strengthening of R.C. Beams, BITS Pilani, (Rajasthan), 2005.

Candidate Name:  Manish R. Kondekar

  1. Design and Response of CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced polymer) prestressed I-Section Bridge Girders, BITS Pilani, (Rajasthan), December, 2006.

Candidate Name:  S. Madappa

  1. Experimental Investigation of Flexural and Shear Response of SCC Beams, BITS Pilani, (Rajasthan), May 2007.

Candidate Name:  Vedula V. Ramana Murty

  1. Torsional Behavior of FRP Strengthened of R. C. beam, BITS Pilani, (Rajasthan), Dec., 2007.

Candidate Name:  Kamal Kumar Sharma

  1. Nonlinear Response and Failure of Laminated Composite Plates under In-Plane Bending Loads, BITS Pilani, (Rajasthan), Dec. 2007.

Candidate Name:  Surendra Madhao Tople

  1. Design and Dynamic Analysis of Composite Pipe with Manufacturing Perspective, BITS Pilani, (Rajasthan), May. 2008.

Candidate Name:  Sandeep Lingampally* (This candidate belongs to Mechanical Engg. Group other master students belong to Civil Engg. Group).

  1. Seismic Response of Piping System, BITS Pilani, (Rajasthan), May 2008.

            Candidate Name:  V. V. Kamalakar

  1. Analysis and Design of FRP Reinforced ECC Beams in Flexure and Shear, BITS Pilani, (Rajasthan), May 2008.

Candidate Name:  Rohit Kumar Yadav

  1. Post buckling Behavior of FRP Laminate Plates with Cutouts, BITS Pilani, (Rajasthan), December 2009.

Candidate Name:  S. Anitha Priya Dharshani

 

  1. Flexural and Shear Response of Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) Beams Cast with PVA Fibers, June 2010.

Candidate Name:   Deepak Munichakkravarthy M.

 

  1. Effect of Layer Thickness and Length of Plastic Hinge of PVA-ECC on the Behaviour of Ordinary Steel Reinforced Beams, June 2010.

Candidate Name:   Mikhil Gajjar

     

  1. Failure and Strength of FRP Composite Panels under In-plane Shear Load: An Experimental Study, May 2011.

Candidate Name: Zafar Mahmood

  1. Dynamic Characteristics of Laminated Composite Plates, An Experimental Study, December, 2012. Candidate Name: Himanshu Chawla
  1. Development of Innovative Ductile FRP Systems for Rehabilitation of Masonry Structures, December, 2012.

Candidate Name: Mukund Lahoti

  1. Application of Element Free Galerkin Methods to Solid Mechanics, December 2012.

Candidate Name: B. Rahgvenrda (2010H106434P)

  1. Hygrothermomechanical Response of a Laminated Composite Beam, December, 2012.

Candidate Name: Gaurav Watts (2010H106432P)

  1. The Study of Flexural Response of Laminated Flanged Sections Beams, May 2013.

Candidate Name:  Pankaj Munjal (2011H143010H)

 

  1. Finite Element Analysis of Timoshenko Beam made of Functionally Graded Materials,

       Candidate Name: Shambhu Singh ( 2011H141085P)

  1. The Study of Flexural Response of FRP Strengthened Masonry Structures,

        Candidate Name: Thammishetti Nikesh (2011H143038P)

  1. The Study of Postbuckling Behaviour of Composite Plate under In-Plane Bi-axial Compression,

        Candidate Name:   Digambar S. Killedar (2011H141086P)

  1. Structural Properties of Sustainable Concrete made with Industrial Waste Products,

Candidate Name:  N. Mahalaksmi (2011H143033P)

  1. Influence of Boundary Condition on the Lateral Torsional Buckling of Thin-Walled FRP Girders,

Candidate Name:  Prashant Kumar Jha (2012H143089P)

 

  1. Study of FRP Prestressed Bridge Girders,

Candidate Name: Ameen Syed (2012H143086P)      

 

  1. Response of FRP Strengthened Masonry Structures under Blast Loading

           Candidate Name:  Aditi Chauhan (2013H143059P)

 

  1. Mechanical Characteristization of Functionally Graded Composites

            Candidate Name:  Ranjitha B.   (2013H143055P)

  1. Flexural Response of Sandwich Masonry Beams

             Candidate Name:  Richa Patil (2013H144042P)

  1. Mesoscale Modelling of Concrete and Impact Echo Analysis-Wave Interaction and Parametric Analysis

Candidate Name:  P. V. Ponambala Moorthi (2014H144044P)

  1. Postbuckling Response, failure and strength of Functionally Graded Composite Plate

      Candiate Name: Abhishek Peri (2014H143051P)

  1. Performance evaluation of concrete filled double skinned FRP tubular columns subjected to axial

       compression

Candidate Name: Susmit Sunil Kute (2020H1430063P)

 

Patents Filed/Granted in India

 

  • India – Patent Application No.: 201711014300 (Inventors: S. B. Singh and Pankaj Munjal)

              Date of filing: April 21, 2017, Date of Publication:  26/10/2018; Patent Publication Ref. No. 43/2018       

                        Status of patent:     GRANTED , Patent No.501322        

         Title – “SYSTEM AND METHOD OF REINFORCEMENT OF MASONRY STRUCTURES WITH FRP   

              LAMINATES”

 

     (2)  India – Patent Application No.: 201711014301 (Inventors: S. B. Singh and Pankaj Munjal)

           Date of filing: April 21, 2017; Date of Publication: 26/10/2018; Patent Publication Ref No. 43/2018  

            Status of patent:  GRANTED, Patent No.518103         

            Title – “SYSTEM AND METHOD OF REINFORCEMENT OF MASONRY STRUCTURES WITH DFRCC

                  SHEETS”

  • India- Patent Application No.: 202011006637 (Inventors: S. B. Singh, Himanshu Chawla, and Sudhir Vummadisetti); date of Filing: 15/2/2020; Publication Date (US/11A): 03/9/2021

Status of patent:  GRANTED, Patent No.526130

Title:    A LOADING TEST APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

Books:/

  1. Text Book#1 (2015): Analysis and Design of FRP Reinforced Concrete Structures,” McGraw-Hill Education Pvt. Ltd., New York, USA, 2015, 323 pp. (ISBN#978-0-007- 84789-6, MHID 0-07-184789-8)
  2. Text Book #2(2014): Analysis and Design of FRP Reinforced Concrete Structures,” McGraw-Hill Education Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2014, 323 pp.     (ISBN-13:978-1-25-905890-5; ISBN-10:1-25-905890-5)
  3. Text Book#3 (2016): Analysis of Statically Indeterminate Structures,” Online Text Book, Sponsored by MHRD, New Delhi, 2016.
  4. Edited Book#1 (2018):  "Advances in Concrete, Structural, and Geotechnical Engineering," Bloomsbury India, New Delhi, (ISBN:978-93-87471-69-6), 2018.
  5. Edited Book#2(2020): “Emerging Trends of Advance Composite Materials in Structural Applications,” ISSN 2662-1819 ISSN 2662-1827 (electronic) Composites Science and Technology ISBN 978-981-16-1687-7 ISBN 978-981-16-1688-4 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-1688-4
  6. Edited Book#3(2021):“Stability and Failure of High Performance Composite Structure, ISBN: 978-981-19-2423-1, ebook ISBN: 978-981-19-2424-8,https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-2424-8,  https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-19-2424-8, Eds. Shamsher Bahadur Singh and Sudhirkumar Barai.
  7. Edited Book#4(2022), “Recent Advances in Civil Engineering: Lecture Note Series, Select Proceedings of ERCAM 2021,” Springer Nature, ISBN 978-981-19-2835-2, ebook ISBN: 978-981-19-2836-9;: G. Raghava, Shamsher Bahadur Singh, A.S. Sajith, 2022, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-2836-9.
  8. Edited Book#5(2023), Fiber Reinforced Polymeric Materials and Sustainable Structures, Composite Science and Technology, Springer Nature Singapore Pvt Ltd., Eds. Shamsher Bahadur Singh, Muthukumar Gopalarathnam, Venkatesh Kumar R. Kodur and Vasant A. Matsagar, 2023, Hardcover ISBN 978-981-19-8978-0; Softcover ISBN 978-981-19-8981-0; eBook ISBN 978-981-19-8979-7.
  9. Edited Book#6, (2023), “Advances in Construction Materials and Management - Select Proceedings of ACMM 2022”, Springer Nature Pvt Ltd., Eds. Aneetha V., Shamsher Bahadur Singh, and Venkata Santosh Kumar Delhi, ISBN 978-981-99-2551-3; ISBN 978-981-99-2552-0 (eBook)https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-2552-0.
  10. Text Book#4(2023): “Analysis and Design of Prestressed Concrete Structures, Wiley India Pvt Ltd., New Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-5464-415-3; ISBN: 978-93-5464-416-0 (ebk).
  11. Edited Book#7 (2024), “RC Structures Strengthened with FRP for Earthquake Resistance,” Springer Nature Pvt. Ltd., ISBN: 978-981-97-0101-8, DOI : 10.1007/978-981-97-0102-5, Eds. Shamsher Bahadur Singh and C.V.R. Murty.
  12. Edited Book#8 (2024), “Advanced in Concrete, Structural, and Geotechnical Engineering:, Springer Nature Proceedings in Materials, Eds. Shamsher Bahadur Singh, Muthukumar, and Nishant Roy.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Book Chapters:
  1. Kodur V. K. R., Venkatachari S., Matsagar V. A., Singh S. B., “Fire Resistance Requirements for Bio-Based Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Structural Members,” Fiber Reinforced Polymeric Materials and Sustainable Structures, Springer Nature Singapore Pvt Ltd., Eds. Shamsher Bahadur Singh, Muthukumar Gopalarathnam, Venkatesh Kumar R. Kodur and Vasant A. Matsagar, 2022.
  2. A. S. Mehra, and S. B. Singh, “Fabrication and Mechanical Characterization of Glass/Epoxy and Carbon/Epoxy Fiber-Reinforced Composite Laminates,” Fiber Reinforced Polymeric Materials and Sustainable Structures, Springer Nature Singapore Pvt Ltd., Eds. Shamsher Bahadur Singh, Muthukumar Gopalarathnam, Venkatesh Kumar R. Kodur and Vasant A. Matsagar, 2022.
  3. P. Siva Sankar, and S.B. Singh, “Mechanical Characterization of Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites,” Fiber Reinforced Polymeric Materials and Sustainable Structures, Springer Nature Singapore Pvt Ltd., Eds. Shamsher Bahadur Singh, Muthukumar Gopalarathnam, Venkatesh Kumar R. Kodur and Vasant A. Matsagar, 2022.
  4. Preethy Mary Arulanandam, Madappa V.R. Sivasubramanian, and S. B. Singh, “Effect of Layer Thickness and FRP Reinforcement Ratio on the Load Carrying Capacity of ECC Composite Beams,” Fiber Reinforced Polymeric Materials and Sustainable Structures, Springer Nature Singapore Pvt Ltd., Eds. Shamsher Bahadur Singh, Muthukumar Gopalarathnam, Venkatesh Kumar R. Kodur and Vasant A. Matsagar, 2022.
  5. Raghavender Banuru*, Brian Broderick, John Hickey and Shamsher Bahadur Singh, “Vibration Serviceability of Modular Tall Buildings,” Stability and Failure of High Performance Composite Structure, Springer Nature, Eds. S. B. Singh and Sudhirkumar Barai, 2022.
  6. Himanshu Chawla*, Bibekananda Mandal, Lokesh Chandel, and S. B. Singh, “Performance of FRP Bridge Deck under Flexural Loading,” Stability and Failure of High Performance Composite Structure, Springer Nature, Eds. S. B. Singh and Sudhirkumar Barai, 2022.
  7. A. S. Mehra*, S. B. Singh, and V.K.R. Kodur, “Methodology for Predicting the Structural Response of FRP-Concrete Composite Beams using Abaqus/CAE Software Package,” Stability and Failure of High Performance Composite Structure, Springer Nature, Eds. S. B. Singh and Sudhirkumar Barai, 2022.
  8. P. Siva Sankar*, S.B. Singh and V.K.R. Kodur, “Mechanisms for Predicting the Progressive Failure of Functionally Graded Natural Fiber-Based Composites,” Stability and Failure of High Performance Composite Structure, Springer Nature, Eds. S. B. Singh and Sudhirkumar Barai, 2022.
  9. Naveen Thakur, and S.B. Singh* and Anshuman, “Use of Photo Catalyst in Self-cleaning Constructions Material: A review,” Advances in Sustainable Materials and Resilient Infrastructure, Eds. Krishna R. Reddy, Rathish Kumar Pancharathi, Narala Gangadhara Reddy, A. Suchith Reddy, 2022.
  10. P. Munjal and S. B. Singh, “Material Characterization of GFRP-CFRP Hybrid Rebars,” Emerging Trends of Advanced Composite Materials in Structural Applications,  Springer Nature, Eds. S. B. Singh, S. Madappa, and Himanshu Chawla, 2021.
  11. A. S. Mehra and S.B. Singh, “Recent Advancements in the Application of Natural Fiber Based Composites in Structural Engineering-A Review, Emerging Trends of Advanced Composite Materials in Structural Applications, Springer Nature, Eds. S. B. Singh, S. Madappa, and Himanshu Chawla, 2021.
  12. Himanshu Chawla and S.B. Singh*, “Structural Response of FRP Truss Bridge,” Emerging Trends of Advanced Composite Materials in Structural Applications, Springer Nature, Eds. S. B. Singh, S. Madappa, and Himanshu Chawla, 2021.
  13. P. Siva Sankar*, and S. B. Singh, “A Review of Natural Fiber Composites for Structural, Infrastructural and Ballistic Applications,” Emerging Trends of Advanced Composite Materials in Structural Applications, Springer Nature, Eds. S. B. Singh, S. Madappa, and Himanshu Chawla, 2021.
  14. H. Chawla, N. Chandramauli, and S. B. Singh, “Study of the Composite Action of FRP Floor Beams and RC Slab under Flexural Loading, Emerging Trends of Advanced Composite Materials in Structural Applications, Springer Nature, Eds. S. B. Singh, S. Madappa, and Himanshu Chawla, 2021.
  15. S. B.  Singh, Himanshu Chawla, Sudhir Vummadisetti (2018), “Experimental and Analytical Studies of Failure Characteristics of FRP Connections,” Recent Advances in Structural Engineering, Springer, Vol. 2, Book Chapter #324-2076- 1-SP (Editors: Dr. A. Rama Mohan Rao and Dr. K. Ramanjaneyulu).
  16. Pankaj Munjal and S. B. Singh (2018),” Mechanical Properties of PVA and Polyester Fibers Based Engineered Cementitious Composites,” Recent Advances in Structural Engineering, Springer, Vol. 1, Book Chapter # 248-2099- 1-SP (Editors: Dr. A. Rama Mohan Rao and Dr. K. Ramanjaneyulu).
  17. Mounika Kondreddy, Madappa Vr Sivasubramanian and S. B. Singh (2018), "Finite Element Model Updation using Ambient Vibration Test and Operational Model Analysis of Steel Structures," Advances in Concrete, Structural & Geotechnical Engineering," Bloomsbury India, New Delhi, ISBN:978-93-87471-69-6, pp.412-415.
  18. Sudhir, Vummadisetti, Himanshu Chawla, and S. B. Singh (2018), "On the effects of Imperfection and Cutout on Dynamic Response of Composite Plates, “Advances in Concrete, Structural & Geotechnical Engineering," Bloomsbury India, New Delhi, ISBN:978-93-87471-69-6, pp.761-767.
  19. Vinay Shimpy, Madappa Vr Sivasubramanian and S. B. Singh (2018), " Review of Nonlinear Seismic Assessment of Historical Masonry Structures," Advances in Concrete, Structural & Geotechnical Engineering," Bloomsbury India, New Delhi, ISBN:978-93-87471-69-6, pp.412-415.
  20. S. B. Singh, H. Chawla, “Structural Response of Thin-Walled FRP Laminated Monosymmetrical I-Beams,” Advances in Structural Engineering, Springer India 2015, ISBN# 978-81-322-2186-9, DOI 10.1007/978-81-322-2187-6_155, pp.2011-2024. 
  21. S. B. Singh, Ranjitha B, H. Chawla. “Mechanical and thermal material characteristics of functionally graded materials”, Insights and Innovations in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, London 2016, ISBN 9781138029279 - CAT# K27666.
  22. S. B. Singh, P. Munjal, “Flexural Response of Masonry Beam Strengthened with FRP Rebars”, Insights and Innovations in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, London, 2016, ISBN 9781138029279 - CAT# K27666.
  23.  P. Munjal, S. B. Singh & N. Thammishetti, “Structural performances of masonry beam strengthening with FRP sheets”, Brick and Block masonry- Trends, Innovative and Challenges, CRC Press/Balkema, (Taylor & Francis Group, London), 2016, ISBN 978-1-138-02999-6. pp. 2147-2152, Eds.: C. Modena, F. da Porto & M.R. Valluzzi.
  24. T. V. V. S. S. Padmanabha Rao, K. K. Bajpai, S. B. Singh and C. V. R. Murty (2024), “Design of Concrete Beams Reinforced with FRP Bars,” RC Structures Strengthened with FRP for Earthquake Resistance, Springer Nature Pvtd. Ltd., ISBN: 978-981-97-0101-8, DOI: 10.1007/978-981-97-0102-5, Eds. Shamsher Bahadur Singh and C.V.R. Murty.
  25. S. B. Singh and C.V.R. Murty (2024), “FRP based Earthquake Retrofitting of RC Columns,” Springer Nature Pvt. Ltd., ISBN: 978-981-97-0101-8, DOI: 10.1007/978-981-97-0102-5, Eds. Shamsher Bahadur Singh and C.V.R. Murty.
  26. Brijesh Singh, S. B. Singh, S.V. Barai, and P N Ojha (2024), “Influence of Sintered Flyash Lightweight Aggregate on Expansion due to Alkali Silica Reaction,” Springer Nature Proceedings in Materials,” {Scopus Indexed}; Eds. Shamsher Bahadur Singh, G. Muthukumar, and Nishant Roy, (In Press).
  1. Preethy Mary Arulanandam, S. B. Singh and Madappa V. R. Sivasubramanian (2024), “Evaluation of Tensile Stress and Strain Capacity Using UM Method,” Springer Nature Proceedings in Materials,” {Scopus Indexed}, Eds. Shamsher Bahadur Singh, G. Muthukumar, and Nishant Roy (In Press).
  2. S. Mehra and S. B. Singh (2024), “Influence of the Inclination Angle of Dowel on the Structural Response of FRP-Concrete Shear Connections,” Springer Nature Proceedings in Materials,” {Scopus Indexed}, Eds. Shamsher Bahadur Singh, G. Muthukumar, and Nishant Roy (In Press).
  3. Kathir V.M., B. Singh, and S. V. Barai (2024), “Manufacturing of Phenolic Resin-based Fiber Reinforced Composites using VARTM method,” Springer Nature Proceedings in Materials,” {Scopus Indexed}, Eds. Shamsher Bahadur Singh, G. Muthukumar, and Nishant Roy (In Press).
  4. Praneet Sai Kumar, S.B. Singh, S. V. Barai (2024), “Non-linear Finite Element Simulation of Rectangular Hybrid FRP-Concrete-Steel Double-Skin Tubular Columns under Axial Compression,” Springer Nature Proceedings in Materials,” {Scopus Indexed}, Eds. Shamsher Bahadur Singh, G. Muthukumar, and Nishant Roy (In Press).

 

 

III. Research Reports Published

 

  1. S. B. Singh, “Study of Postbuckling Response, Failure and Strength of Functionally Graded Composite Plates with and without Cutouts, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi, (Ref. no. 22(0781)/19/EMR-II), 2023.
  2. S.B. Singh, “Study of Structural Response and Strengths of Thin Walled FRP Composite Girders,” Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Scheme No. 22(0631)/13/EMR-II, 2017.
  3. S.B. Singh, “Development and usage of Innovative ductile composite materials for repair and retrofitting of concrete and masonry structures,” DST No: SR/S3/MERC/0051/2012, 2018.
  4. Dipendu Bhunia and S.B. Singh, “Investigation of the Effect of Carbonation on the Properties of Concrete, 2012-15 (Ref. SR/S3/MERC/0064/2011), 2017.
  5. Dipendu Bhunia and S.B. Singh, “Investigation into the Behavior of Coupling Beams, Seed Grant, BITS Pilani, 2012-2015.
  6. Shuvndu Patel and S.B. Singh, “Dynamic Bucking Response of Composite Structures, Seed Grant, BITS Pilani, 2012-15.
  7. B. Singh, “Development and usage of Innovative ductile composite materials for repair and retrofitting of concrete and masonry structures,” Aditya Birla Group Project, 2014.
  8. Moray Newland and S.B. Singh, “Sustainable High Performance Concrete Infrastructures”, UKIERI Collaborative Research Award (UK and India), March 2011.
  9. S.B. Singh, “Flexural Strengthening of Concrete Structures using Near Surface Mounted (NSM) Fiver Reinforcements”, Sponsored by UGC, New Delhi, under Category of Major Research Project, Final report submitted in March 2012.
  10. S.B. Singh, “Response and micromechanics Based Design of Engineered Cementitious Composite Structures”, DST, New Delhi, Feb. 2011.
  11. S.B. Singh and D. Kumar, “Failure and Stability of Laminated Composite Plates with Cutouts,” K.K. Birla Academy Projects, BITS, Pilani, June 2011.
  12. S.B. Singh and Dinesh Kumar, “Experimental Investigation of Failure and Stability of Laminated Composite Plates with Cutouts”, CSIR, New Delhi, November 2011.
  13. F. Grace, S. B. Singh, and Emad Ibrahim, “Durability/Environmental Evaluation of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) Reinforced Concrete Bridges”, Research Project Report Submitted to Ohio Department of Transportation, Department of Civil Engineering, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan, 1999-2003
  14. F. Grace, S. B. Singh, M. Shenouda, and S. Mathew, “Response of CFRP Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete Box-Beams”, Research Project Report Submitted to Ohio Department of Transportation by Department of Civil Engineering, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan, USA, 1999-2003.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Thesis:
    1. D. Thesis: “Postbuckling Response, Strength and Failure of Symmetric Laminates,” under supervision of Prof. Ashwini Kumar, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India, 1996.
    2. Master of Engineering Thesis: “The Study of Fatigue Crack Growth under Constant Amplitude Loading,” under supervision of Prof. R. Kumar, M.N.R. Engg. College Allahabad, India, 1989.                                                                                                                                                                       

 

International/National Journals

  1. Yashvardhan P. Naimbkar, S. B. Singh, Vasant Matsagar (2024),“Analytical Assessment of Dynamic Response of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Laminate on Concrete Wall under Blast Loads, Sadhana, Accepted for Publication on May 04.

  2. P. Siva Sankar and S.B. Singh (2024), “Development and Characterization of Hemp/Carbon and Hemp/Glass Hybrid and Novel Functionally Graded Hybrid Composites for Structural Applications,” Polymer Composites, DOI: 10.1002/pc.28540.

  3. Siva Sankar and S.B. Singh (2024), “Effect of Curing Temperature on the Mechanical Properties of Hemp Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites,” Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-023-08680-1
  4. Vinay Shimpi, S.V.R. Madappa, S. B. Singh (2024), “Integrating Response Surface Methodology and Finite Element Analysis for Model Updating and Damage Assessment of Multi-Arch Gallery Masonry Bridges” Sadhana, 49 (1), 33.
  5. Brijesh Singh, B. Singh, and S.V. Barai (2023), “Performance of Concrete Made Using Sintered Fly Ash Lightweight Aggregate- A Review,” The Indian Concrete Journal, July, 97(7), pp.41-59.
  6. Kodur, V.; Venkatachari, S.; Bhatt, P.; Matsagar, V.A.; Singh, S.B. (2023), “Fire Resistance Evaluation of Concrete Beams and Slabs Incorporating Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polymers. Polymers 2023, 15, 755. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15030755, pp. 1-20.
  7. Siva Sankar and S.B. Singh (2023), “Effect of Mercerization on Mechanical Properties of Jute/Flax/Hemp Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites”, Nanoworld J 9(S1): S534-S538; DOI: 10.17756/nwj.2023-s1-103.
  8. Siva Sankar and S.B. Singh (2023), “Effect of Fiber Volume Fraction on the Mechanical Properties of NFRP Composites”, Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering, Springer (In Press).
  9. M., Marry, S. B. Singh, S.V.R. Madappa (2022), “Effect of ECC Layer Thickness and Reinforcement Ratio on the Load Carrying Capacity of Steel Reinforced Composite Beams, Structural Concrete, fib Journal, DOI: 10.1002/suco.202200752, pp.1-27.
  10. Venkatesh Kodur, Svetha Venkatachari, Vasant A. Matsagar, and Shamsher Bahadur Singh, (2022), “Test Methods for Characterizing the Properties of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites at Elevated Temperatures,” Polymers, 14(9), p. 1734; doi:10.3390/polym14091734                  
  11. Sudhir Vummadisetti and S. B. Singh (2021), “Postbuckling Response of Functionally Graded Hybrid Composite Plates under Combined Uniaxial Compression and In-plane Shear Loads,” Journal of Structural Engineering, SERC (Madras), Vol. 48, No.4, pp.235-274.
  12. Vinay Shimpi, Madappa V.R.S. and S. B. Singh (2021), “Present Day Status and Numerical Modeling of Heritage Masonry Bridges of Kalka-Shimla Mountain Railways" Submission code: IJMRI-60892, International Journal of Masonry Research and Innovation, Vol. 7, No.3, pp.266-280.
  13. Shaik Hussain, Dipendu Bhunia, and B. Singh (2021), “A Study on the Carbonation of Binary and Ternary Blended Cement Mortar and Concrete,” Journal of Structural Integrity and Maintenance, Vol. 7, No.1, pp.40-60; https://doi.org/10.1080/24705314.2021.1971892
  14. Vinay Shimpi, Madappa VR Sivasubramanian, SB Singh, D Kesavan Periyasamy (2021), “Seismic Vulnerability Assessment and Fragility Curves for a Multistorey Gallery Arch Bridge,” SN Appl. Sci.3, 662 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-021-04652-y
  15. Vinay Shimpi, Madappa VR Sivasubramanian, SB Singh (2021), “Serviceability Analysis and Increased Axle Load Performance of Heritage Arch Gallery Railway Bridge,” 20(1), 178-189. Revista de la Construcción vol.20 no.1 Santiago abr. 2021; http://dx.doi.org/10.7764/rdlc.20.1.178
  16. Vummadisetti, S.B. Singh (2020), “Boundary Condition Effects on Postbuckling Response of Functionally Graded Hybrid Composite Plates,” Journal of Structural Engineering (Madras), Vol. 47, No. 4, October - November 2020 pp. 1-17.
  17. Arulanandam, P. M., Singh, S. B., Sivasubramanian, M.V. R. (2020). “Numerical analysis of reinforced ECC portal frames” The Indian Concrete Journal, Vol. 94, No. 10, pp. 44-54.
  18. Vummadisetti, S.B. Singh (2021), “Postbuckling Response of Functionally Graded Hybrid Plates with Cutouts under In-plane Shear Load, Journal of Building Engineering (2020), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2020.101530.
  19. S.B. Singh and Pankaj Munjal (2020), “Out-of-Plane Response of ECC Strengthened Masonry Wallets with Openings,” Korean Society of Civil Engineers (KSCE), Vol. 24(7), pp-2078-2087, DOI:10.1007/s12205-020-1346-x.
  20. S.B. Singh and Pankaj Munjal (2020), “Engineered cementitious composite and its applications,” Materials Today: Proceedings, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.03.743.
  21. M. Arulanandam, S. B. Singh, T. Kanakubo, and Sivasubramanian, V. R. (2020), “Behavior of Engineered Cementitious Composite Structural Elements – A Review.” The Indian Concrete Journal, Vol. 94, No. 6, pp. 05-28.
  22. B. Singh (2020), “Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC): Bendable Concrete for Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure.” The Indian Concrete Journal, Vol. 94, No. 6, pp. 74-75.
  23. B. Singh, S. Vummadisetti, and Himanshu Chawla (2020), “Development and characterisation of novel functionally graded hybrid of carbon-glass fibres,” Int. J. Materials Engineering Innovation, Vol. 11, No. 3, pp. 212-243.
  24. Pankaj Munjal and B. Singh (2020), “Out-of-plane Response of ECC Strengthened Masonry Walls,” Journal of Structural Integrity and Maintenance,”, 5 (1), pp. 18-30.  (ID: 1692165 DOI:10.1080/24705314.2019.1692165).
  25. Sudhir Vummadisetti and B. Singh (2020), “Buckling and Postbuckling response of hybrid composite plates under uniaxial compressive loading,” Journal of Building Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2019.101002.
  26. B. Singh and Aparajita Singh (2019), “The State-of-Art Methods for Residual Stress Evaluation,” Enliven: International Journal of Advances in Civil Engineering, Vol. 2, No.3, pp.9-15.
  27. Mansi Bansal and S. B. Singh (2019), “Analysis and Strengthening of Stone Masonry Structures,” CE &CR, Vol. 32, No. 11, pp. 42-46.
  28. S.B. Singh, Himanshu Chawla, and Aditya Narkhede (2019), “Flexural analysis of functionally graded thin walled beams, “Proceedings of Indian National Science Academy, 85 No. 4 December 2019 pp. 829-842. DOI: 10.16943/ptinsa/2019/49737.
  29. S.B. Singh, Shreyas Pranav, and Shubham Aggarwal (2020), “Evaluation of Vibration-based Damage Detection Techniques for Reinforced-concrete Beams,” The Indian Concrete Journal, Vol. 94 (3), pp. 52-60.
  30. Shaik Hussain, Dipendu Bhunia, S.B. Singh (2019), “Strength and Durability Parameters of Carbonated Mineral Admixture Concrete,” The Indian Concrete Journal, Vol. 93 (4), pp.38-45.
  31. S.B. Singh, Sudhir Vummadisetti, and Himanshu Chawla (2019), “Assessment of Interlaminar Shear in Fiber Reinforced Composite Materials,” Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 46, No.2, June-July, pp.146-153.
  32. Vinay Shimpi, Madappa V. R. Sivasubramanian, *, and S. B. Singh (2019), “System Identification of Heritage Structures through AVT and OMA: A Review,” Structural Durability and Health Monitoring (SDHM), Vol. 13 (1): 1-40, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2019.05951
  33. S.B. Singh and Himanshu Chawla (2019), “Stability and Failure Characterization of Fiber Reinforced Pultruded Beams with different Stiffening Elements, Part I: Experimental Investigation,” Thin-Walled Structures,141, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2018.10.020, pp.593-605.
  34. Himanshu Chawla and S.B. Singh, (2019), “Stability and Failure Characterization of Fiber Reinforced Pultruded Beams with different Stiffening Elements, Part 2: Analytical and Numerical studies,” Thin-Walled Structures, 141, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2018.10.024, pp. 606-626
  35. S.B. Singh, Aditi Chauhan and Pankaj Munjal (2018), “Composite Mechanics Based Design Approach for FRP Strengthened Walls,” Journal of Structural Integrity and Maintenance (Taylor & Francis), https://doi.org/10.1080/24705314.2018.1492670, 3(3), 160-170.
  36. S.B. Singh, V., H. Chawla, and B. Ranjitha (2019), “Hybrid Effect of Functionally Graded Hybrid Composites of Glass-Carbon Fibers,” Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures, Vol. 26 (14), (ID: 1432792 DOI:10.1080/15376494.2018.1432792), pp.1195-1208.
  37. S.B. Singh, V. Sudhir, and H. Chawla (2018), “Influence of Curing on the Mechanical Performance of FRP Laminates,” Journal of Building Engineering, Vol. 16, (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2017.12.002), pp.1-19.
  38. Hussain, D. Bhunia and S. B. Singh, Mohit Aggrawal (2018), “Mechanical strength and durability of mineral admixture concrete subjected to accelerated carbonation”, Journal of Structural Integrity and Maintenance (Taylor & Francis), Vol. 3, No.1, pp.44-51 (https://doi.org/10.1080/24705314.2018.1426170.
  39. S.B. Singh, Richa Patil, Pankaj Munjal (2017), “Study of flexural response of engineered cementitious composite faced masonry structures,” Engineering Structures (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2017.07.089), 150, pp.786-802;
  40. S.B. Singh and Abhinav Sethi (2017), "A Review of Performance of Fibre Reinforced Polymer Strengthened Structures under Fire Exposure," Proceedings of Indian National Science Academy (INSA), 83 (3), pp. 521-532; DOI: 10.16943/ptinsa/2017/489.
  41. S.B. Singh and Tanmay Gupta (2017), " Linear Response of Prestressed Concrete Skewed Box Beam Bridge Girder using CFRP Tendons," Journal of Structural Engineering, CSIR-SERC, 44(2), June-July, pp.191-198.
  42. B. Singh and Himanshu Chawla (2017), “FRP Truss Bridge Fabrication and Response,” Civil Engineering and Construction Review (CE&CR),” Vol. 30, No. 2, pp. 52-57.
  43. Shaik Hussain, Dipendu Bhunia, and S.B. Singh (2017), “Comparative Study of Accelerated Carbonation of Plain Cement and Fly-ash concrete,” Journal of Building Engineering, Vol. 10, pp.26-31; http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2017.02.001
  44. S.B. Singh, and Pankaj Munjal (2017), "Bond strength and compressive stress-strain characteristics of brick masonry” Journal of Building Engineering, Vol. 9, pp. 10-16, DOI. 10.1016/j.jobe.2016.11.006
  45. S.B. Singh, Aditi Chauhan, and Pankaj Munjal (2017), “A parametric study on response of FRP strengthened masonry walls under blast loading” Asian Journal of Civil Engineering (BHRC), Vol.18, No. 4, pp. 593-605.
  46. S.B. Singh and Himanshu Chawla (2017), “An Investigation of Material Characterization of Pultruded FRP H and I-beams,” Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures, Vol. 25, No. 2 DOI: 10.1080/15376494.2016.1250021, pp.124-142.
  47. S.B. Singh and Siddharth Awasthi (2017), “Parametric Study of Carbon FRP Prestressed Concrete Box Girders,” The Indian Concrete Journal, Vol. 91, No. 2, pp.47-56.
  48. Moorthi and S. B. Singh (2017), “Mesoscale Modelling of Concrete: Need of Including Rheological Parameters,” Proceedings of The Indian National Science Academy (INSA), Vol. 83 (1), DOI:10.16943/ptinsa/2016/48407; pp.37-49.
  49. Madappa V.R Sivasubramanian, S.B. Singh & Narendran Rajagopalan (2016), "Design Oriented Stress-Strain Model for Engineered Cementitious Composites"Revista de la Construcción, Vol. 15, No.03, pp. 87-96. DOI: 10.4067/S0718-915X2016000300009
  50. Hussain, S., Bhunia, D., and Singh, S. B. (2016), “Assessment of Carbonation Depth under Natural and Accelerated Carbonation Conditions,” The Indian Concrete Journal, Vol. 90, No. 11, pp. 57-64.
  51. B. Singh and Thamisetti, Nikesh (2016), “Review of Design Provisions for Masonry Structures,” International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering,” 9(4), pp.885-893.
  52. S.B. Singh and Piyush Sood (2016), “Elastic Analysis of Bridge Cable Wires under Static Loading,” Civil Engineering and Construction Review (CE&CR) Journal, January, 29 (1), pp.1-6
  53. Hussain, S., Bhunia, D., and Singh, S. B. (2016), “An Experimental Investigation of Accelerated Carbonation Properties of Concrete,” Engineering Journal, Vol. 20, Issue No. 2, pp. 29-38 (https://doi.org/10.4186/ej.2016.20.2.29).
  54. Sanchit Bajaj and B. Singh (2015), “A Review on the Existing Seismic Resistant Construction Techniques,” International Journal of Research in Engineering & Technology, Vol. 3, No. 12, December, pp. 59-68.
  55. C. Ezeokpube, S. B. Singh and N. N., Osadebe (2015), "Numerical and Experimental Modeling of the Static Response of Simply Supported Thin-Walled Box Girder Bridges," Nigerian Journal of Technology (NIJOTECH), Vol. 34, No.4, October, pp. 685-698 (http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njt.v34i4.4).
  56. S.B. Singh, Pankaj Munjal, and N. Thammishetti, (2015), "Role of Water-Cement Ratio on Strength Development of Cement Mortar," Journal of Building Engineering (Elsevier), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2015.09.003 Vol 4, December, pp.94-100.
  57. S.B. Singh, Himanshu Chawla, and Pankaj Munjal (2015), “Effect of Shear Deformation on Flexural Response of Laminated Composite I-Beam” Journal of Aerospace Sciences, and Technologies, Aeronautical Society of India, Vol. 67, No.4, pp. 514-522.
  58. S.B. Singh, Pankaj Munjal, and N. Thammishetti, (2015), "Strengthening of Masonry Beam with ECC as Bed Joint," Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, School of Engineering, Taylor's University, pp. 29-39.
  59. S.B. Singh and Aditi Chauhan, (2015), “Study of the Bond Behavior of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) Bars,” The Indian Concrete Journal, Vol. 89, No. 4, pp.32-40.
  60. S.B. Singh and Himanshu Chawla, (2015), “Structural Response of Thin-Walled FRP Laminated Monosymmetrical I-Beams,” Advances in Structural Engineering, Springer India 2015 (ISBN# 978-81-322-2186-9), DOI 10.1007/978-81-322-2187-6_155, pp.2011-2024.
  61. S.B. Singh, Mahalakshmi, N. and Nikesh Thammishetti, (2014), “Mechanical properties of Recycled Coarse Aggregate (RCA) Concrete,” International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, ISSN 0973-4562, Vol. 9, No. 3, pp.363-372.
  62. S.B. Singh, Asani Likhith Reddy, and Chandra Prakash Khatri (2014), “Experimental and Parametric Investigation of Response of NSM CFRP Strengthened RC Beams,” ASCE’s Journal of Composites for Construction,10.1061/(ASCE)CC.1943-5614.0000411, 18 (1), 04013021-1 to 04013021-11.
  63. Kumar and S. B. Singh (2013), “Effects of Boundary Conditions on Postbuckling Strengths of Composite Laminate with Various Shaped Cutouts under In-plane Shear,” Open Journal of Composite Materials, Scientific Research Publishing (doi: 10.4236/ojcm.2013.32006), Vol. 3, No. 2, April, pp. 38-50.
  64. S.B. Singh (2013), "Design, Construction, and Failure Aspects of World Trade Center Towers," Civil Engineering and Construction Review (CE & CR), Vol. 26, No. 08, pp.38-44.
  65. S.B. Singh (2013), “Shear Response and Design of RC Beams Strengthened using CFRP Laminates,” The International Journal of Advanced Structural Engineering, doi:10.1186/2008-6695-5-16, Vol. 5, No.1, pp.1-16.
  66. S.B. Singh and Madappa, V. R. S. (2013), “Flexural Response of ECC Strengthened Reinforced Concrete Beams,” The Indian Concrete Journal, Vol. 87, No. 7, July, pp. 35-44.
  67. Kumar and S. B. Singh (2013), “Postbuckling Strengths of Composite Laminates with a Central Circular/Elliptical Cutout Under in-plane Combined Loads” Journal of Aerospace Sciences and Technologies, Vol. 65, No. 2, May, pp.206-219.
  68. Kumar and S. B. Singh (2013), “Effects of Flexural Boundary Conditions on Failure and Stability of Composite Laminate with Cutouts under Combined In-plane Loads, Composites: Part B, Vol. 45, pp.657–665.
  69. B. Singh and Himanshu Chawla (2012), Dynamic Characteristics of GFRP Laminates with Cutouts, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, ISSN 0973-4562 Vol.7 No.11, pp. 1319-1323.
  70. B. Singh, Sivasubramanian, M.V.R., Likhith Reddy, A., Chandra Prakash, K., Nagarjuna, K. and Hima Kiran, A. (2012) ‘Performance of NSM-FRP RC beams in flexure and shear using locally developed CFRP rebars’, Int. J. Sustainable Materials and Structural Systems, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp.42–67.
  71. S.B. Singh and S. Madappa (2012), “Performance of DFRCC-Concrete Frames under Flexural Loading, “Construction Materials, Journal of Institution of Civil Engineers, UK, Vol. 166, No. 1, pp. 34-44.
  72. Kumar and S. B. Singh (2012), “Stability and Failure of Composite Laminates with various shaped cutouts under combined in-plane loads,” Composites- Part B: Engineering: Vol. 43, No. 2, pp. 142-149. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2011.09.005
  73. B. Singh and Jayant Ahlawat, Aparajita Singh (2012), “Forecasting Project Duration: A Fuzzy Approach” Civil Engineering and Construction Review (CE & CR), Vol. 25, No. 7, July 2012.
  74. Kumar and S. B. Singh (2011), “Effects of cutout shapes on postbuckling response of quasi-isotropic laminate under combined in-plane loads,” World Journal of Engineering, Supplement 1, pp.611-12.
  75. S.B. Singh, K. Nagarjuna, A. Hima Kiran, and B. Jagadeeswara Reddy (2011), Manufacturing and Tensile strength of FRP Bars, Journal of Civil Engineering & Construction Review, V. 24, No. 10, pp.76-82.
  76. Kumar and S.B. Singh (2011), “Load interaction curves and postbuckling response of composite laminate with cutout under combined in-plane loading,” Composites: Part –B: Engineering, Vol. 42, No. 5, pp. 1189-1195, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2011.03.002
  77. Kumar and S. B. Singh (2011), “Effect of Cutout Location on Postbuckiling Responses and Failure Characteristics of Composite Laminates,” Journal of Aerospace Sciences and Technologies, Vol. 63, No. 2, pp. 125-134.
  78. S.B. Singh and Madappa, V. R. Sivasbramanian, (2010), “Micromechanics based design approach for ECC beam,” The Indian Concrete Journal, Vol.84, No. 12, 2010, pp.27-37.
  79. Kumar and S. B. Singh (2010), “Postbuckling strengths of composite laminate with various shaped cutouts under in-plane shear,” Composite Structures, doi: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2010.05.008, Vol. 92, pp. 2966-2978.
  80. S.B. Singh and Kumar, Dinesh (2010), “Cutout Shape and Size Effects on Response of Quasi – Isotropic Composite Laminate Under Uni-Axial Compression, Structural Engineering Mechanics, Vol. 35, No. 3, pp.335-348.
  81. S.B. Singh, S. A. Priyadharshini, and K. K. Sharma (2010), “Torsional Strength of FRP Strengthened RC Beam,” International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering (IJEE), Vol.01, No. 01SPL, pp. 258-263.
  82. S.B. Singh, Madappa V.R. Sivasubramanian, Deepak M. Muniyandi, and Mikhil Gajjar (2010), “Experimental Study on Flexural Behaviour of High Ductile Cementitious Composites,” International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering (IJEE), Vol. 03, 03 SPL, pp. 534-542.
  83. S.B.  Singh and D. Kumar (2010), “Postbuckling Response and Failure of Symmetric Laminated Plates with Rectangular Cutouts under In-Plane Shear” Structural Engineering Mechanics,” An International Journal, V. 34, No. 2, pp. 175-188.
  84. Kumar and S. B. Singh (2010), “Effects of boundary conditions on buckling and postbuckling responses of composite laminate with various shaped cutouts, Composite Structures, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2009.08.049, V. 92. pp.769-779.
  85. S.B. Singh, (2009), “Innovations in Composite Materials and Structural Design,” International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering, October, V. 2, No. 5, Editorial Note Pages.
  86. S.B. Singh and V.R. Sivasubramanian and Sushil K Mandelia (2009), " Design Methodologies for modern Composite Materials in Construction and Future Aspects", Structural Engineering Digest (SED), Pub.: The Indian Association of Structural Engineers (IAStructE), Vol. 2, Issue 1, pp. 26-30.
  87. S.B. Singh, Madappa V.R. Sivasubramanian, (2009), “Parametric Study on Flexural Response of FRP Reinforced ECC Beams,” Indian Concrete Institute Journal (ICI), Vol. 10, No. 2, pp. 7-15.
  88. S.B. Singh and S. Madappa Vigneasuva Raja and Dipendu Bhunia (2009), " Role of Composite Materials for waterproofing – A review", Civil Engineering and Construction Review (CE & CR), V.22, No.3, pp. 62-71.
  89. Swapna Kutcharlapati, S.B. Singh and N.P. Rajamane. (2008), “Influence of Nano Cellulose Fibres on Portland Cement Matrix,” Metals Materials and Processes, V. 20, No. 3, pp. 307-314.
  90. B. Singh(2008), “Strength of CFRP Stirrups and Design Approach,” Indian Concrete Journal, V. 82, No. 8., pp. 11-17.
  91. B. Singh and Kumar, Dinesh (2008), “Postbuckling Response and Failure of Symmetric Laminated Plates with Rectangular Cutouts under Uni-axial Compression,” Structural Engineering Mechanics, V. 29, No. 4, pp. 455-467.
  92. B. Singh and S. Madappa Vigneasuva Raja (2008), " A Review of Innovative Engineered Cementitious Composites for Construction", Civil Computing Magazine, Asian Center for Engineering Computations and Software (ACECOMS), May, Volume - M 35-0313-0508, pp. 42-45.
  93. F. Grace, S. B. Singh, S. Puravankara, and, S. Sachidanandan (2006), “Behavior of Prestressed Concrete Box-Beam Bridges Using CFRP Tendons,” PCI JOURNAL, V. 62, March-April, pp. 26-41.
  94. B. Singh (2006), “Relative Strength of Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymeric Stirrups-an Experimental Study,” ICI Journal, V. 7, No. 3, October-December, pp. 29-34.
  95. F. Grace and S. B. Singh (2005), “Durability Evaluation of Carbon Fiber –Reinforced Polymer Strengthened Concrete Beams: Experimental Study and Design,” ACI Structural Journal, V. 102, No.1, January-February, pp. 40-53.
  96. F. Grace, S. B. Singh, M. M. Shenouda, and S. S., Mathew (2005), “Concrete Beams Reinforced with CFRP: Investigating the Shear Performance of Box-Beams Strengthened with Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymers,” Concrete International, V.27, No. 2, February, pp. 60-64. 
  97. F. Grace, S. B. Singh, S. S. Mathew, and M. M. Shenouda (2004), “Flexural Response of CFRP Prestressed Highway Bridge Box-Beams,” PCI JOURNAL, V. 49, No.1, January-February, pp. 92-104.
  98. F. Grace and S. B. Singh (2003), “Design Approach for CFRP Prestressed Concrete Bridge Beams,” ACI Structural Journal, V. 100, No. 3, pp. 365-376.
  99. S.B. Singh and A. Kumar (1999), “Postbuckling response and strength under combined in-plane loads, Composite Science and Technology, V. 59, No. 5., pp. 727-736, https://doi.org/10.1016/S0266-3538(98)00125-0.
  100. S.B. Singh and A. Kumar (1998), “Postbuckling response and strength of symmetric laminates under in-plane shear, Composite Science and Technology, V. 58 (12), pp. 1949-1960. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0266-3538(98)00032-3
  101. S.B. Singh, A. Kumar and N.G.R. Iyengar (1998), “Progressive failure of symmetric laminates under in-plane shear, Part I-Positive Shear, Structural Engineering and Mechanics, V. 6 (2), March, pp. 143-159. DOI: http://doi.org/10.12989/sem.1998.6.2.143
  102. S.B. Singh, A. Kumar and N.G.R. Iyengar (1998), “Progressive failure of symmetric laminates under in-plane shear, Part-II: Negative shear, Structural Engineering Mechanics, V. 6 (7), October, pp. 757-772. DOI: http://doi.org/10.12989/sem.1998.6.7.757
  103. S.B. Singh, A. Kumar and N.G.R. Iyengar (1997), “Progressive failure of symmetrically laminated plates under uni-axial compression, Structural Engineering and Mechanics, V. 5 (4), July, pp. 433-450. https://doi.org/10.12989/sem.1997.5.4.433
  104. S.B. Singh and R. Kumar (1993), “Experimental observation of fatigue crack growth in IS-1020 steel under constant amplitude loading,” Int. J. of Pres. Ves. & Piping, V. 53 (2), pp. 217-227. https://doi.org/10.1016/0308-0161(93)90079-9
  105. S.B. Singh and R. Kumar (1992), “A study of fatigue crack growth in IS-1020 steel under constant amplitude loading,” Int. J. of Pres. Ves. & Piping, V. 52 (2), pp. 177-188. https://doi.org/10.1016/0308-0161(92)90014-7
  106. Kumar and S. B. Singh (1992), “Investigation of fatigue crack growth after a single cycle peak overload in IS-1020 steel,” Int. J. of Pres. Ves. & Piping, V. 51 (1), pp. 25-35. https://doi.org/10.1016/0308-0161(92)90004-Y                                                                                                                                   

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS IN CONFERENCES:
 

  1. S. B. Singh and Pullet Siva Sankar, “Buckling and Postbuckling Response of Natural Fiber based Functionally Graded Composite Plates under Uni-axial Compression,” The 26th International Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Daegu, Korea, August 25-30, 2024, Abstract No. AO-SM13-0352(Invited Paper for Oral Presentation).
  2. Naveen Singh Thakur, S. B. Singh, and Anshuman Srivastava (2023), “BaTiO3 used as Photo Catalyst and Investigation of the Self Cleaning Properties of Composite, “Paper ID# UCC-2023-229, UKIERI Concrete Congress: 14-17 March 2023, NIT Jalandhar, Punjab, India.
  3. P. Siva Sankar and S.B. Singh (2022), “Effect of Mercerization on Mechanical Properties of Jute/Flax/Hemp Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites”, International Conference on Innovations in Mechanical and Material Engineering (IMME-2022), 4-6 November, MNNIT Allahabad, Allahabad.
  4. P. Siva Sankar and S.B. Singh (2022), “Effect of Fiber Volume Fraction on the Mechanical Properties of NFRP Composites”, Indian Conference on Applied Mechanics (INCAM-2022), 11-13 November, NIT Jamshedpur, Jamshedpur.
  5. S.B. Singh and Sudhir Vummadisetti (2021), “Buckling and Postbuckling Responses of Composite Plates under Combined In-plane Loads,” Proceedings of the 3rd AAAFM-UCLA International Conference, UCLA, Los Angeles, USA, August 18-21, 2021.
  6. S. B. Singh and Sudhir Vummadisetti (2021), “Postbuckling Response of Functionally Graded Hybrid Composite Plates Under Uniaxial Compression, “5 th Brazilian Conference on Composite Materials – BCCM 5 Sao Carlos School of Engineering – University of São Paulo, 18th – 22nd January, 2021. V. Tita, J. R. Tarpani and M. L. Ribeiro (Editors).
  7. Vinay Shimpi, Madappa V.R. Sivasubramanianand Singh, S.B. (2020), “Field Measurement and Analytical Modeling of Masonry Arch Skew Bridges,” In: International conference on Structural Analysis of Historical Structures, Barcelona, September 16-18, (2020).  
  8. S.B. Singh and H. Chawla (2019), “Flexural Strengthening of FRP Beams using CFRP Laminates,” International Conference on Rehabilitation and Retrofitting of Structures (ICCRS 2019) on June 24-25, Mumbai, India.
  9. S Vummadisetti and Singh S.B. (2019), “Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Beams using Functionally Graded Composite Materials”, International Conference on Rehabilitation and Retrofitting of Structures (ICRRS 2019), 24-25 June, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
  10. Shaik Hussain, Dipendu Bhunia, and S. B. Singh, (2018), “Influence of curing duration on accelerated carbonation of concrete and the uncertainties in its measurement 14th International Conference on Concrete Engineering and Technology, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, Malaysia during 8-9 August 2018; IOP Publishing IOP Conf. Series: Materials Science and Engineering 431 (2018) 052013 doi:10.1088/1757-899X/431/5/052013
  11. S.B. Singh, Sudhir Vummadisetti*, Prachuryya kaushik, G Muthu kumar and Dipendu Bhunia (2018), “Mechanical characterization of Basalt FRP at elevated temperature conditions,” Structural Engineering Convention (SEC 2018), Jadhavpur University, Kolkata, W.B., December 19-21, India.
  12. Himanshu Chawla and S. B. Singh (2018), “Flexural Behavior of Pre-cracked Composite Beams Strengthened with Carbon Fiber Laminates,” 9th International Conference on Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites in Civil Engineering, CICE 2018, Paris, July 17-19.
  13. S. B. Singh and Pankaj Munjal (2017), " Flexural Response of CFRP Strengthened Masonry Walls,” 20th International Conference on Composite Structures (ICCS20), Paris, 4-7 September 2017.
  14. S. B. Singh, Sudhir Vummadisetti, and Himanshu Chawla (2017), " Assessment of Interlaminar Shear Strength in Hybrid Fiber Reinforced Composites," 20th International Conference on Composite Structures (ICCS20), Paris, 4-7 September 2017.
  15. Pankaj Munjal and S. B. Singh (2017), “Flexural Response of Reinforced Masonry beams with Cement Mortar as Bed Joint,” 13th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Halifax, NS, Canada, June 4-7, pp. 1-9.
  16. S. B. Singh, Pankaj Munjal (2016), “Mechanical properties of PVA and Polyester fibers based Engineered Cementitious Composites”, Structural Engineering Convention, Dec. 21-24, CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Center, Chennai, CD Proceedings, pp.248-254.
  17. S. B. Singh, Himanshu Chawla, Sudhir Vummadisetti (2016), “Experimental and Analytical studies of failure characteristics of FRP connections”, Structural Engineering Convention, Dec. 21-24, CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Center, Chennai, CD Proceedings.
  18. S.B. Singh, P. Munjal (2016), “Flexural Behavior of Reinforced Masonry Beams with ECC as Bed Joint,” Proceedings of International Conference on Advances in Concrete Technology, Materials and Construction Practices, Goa Engineering College, Farmagudi, Goa, June 22-24, pp. 16-21 (Keynote Paper)
  19. S.B. Singh, P. Munjal (2016), Flexural Response of Masonry Beam Strengthened with FRP Rebars, Sixth International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation (SEMC 2016), SEMC 2016/457, Cape Town, South Africa, September 5-7.
  20. S.B. Singh, B. Ranjitha, and Himanshu Chawla (2016), Mechanical and Thermal Material Characteristics of Functionally Graded Materials,” Sixth International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation (SEMC 2016), SEMC 2016/457, Cape Town, South Africa, September 5-7.
  21. Shaik Hussain, Dipendu Bhunia, and S.B. Singh (2016), “Effect of Accelerated Carbonation on the Strength of Concrete made with Fly-ash and Blast Furnace Slag,” 7th Civil Engineering Conference in the Asia Region (CECAR 7), Oahu, Hawaii, organized by ASCE, August 30-Sept 2.
  22. Shaik Hussain, Dipendu Bhunia, and S. B. Singh (2016), “Prediction of Depth of Carbonation from Accelerated Carbonation Conditions,” ACI-KC 4th International Conference and Exhibition, Smart Green and Durable Concrete Structures, November 8-10, Kuwait.
  23. S. B. Singh (2015), “Study of Structural Response and Failure Characteristics of FRP-I Girders,” Proc. of 60th Congress of Indian Society for Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (ISTAM), MNIT Jaipur, Dec. 16-19, 2015. (Invited Keynote Lecture).
  24. S. B. Singh and Himanshu Chawla (2015), “Investigation of Failure Characteristics of Lap Joints,” Proc. of 60th Congress of Indian Society for Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (ISTAM), MNIT Jaipur, Dec. 16-19, 2015.
  25. S. B. Singh, and Himanshu Chawla (2015), “Lateral Torsional Buckling Response of Pultruded GFRP Laminated Beams with Bearing Stiffeners,” International Conference on Advances in Civil and Environmental Engineering 2015 (ACEE2015), Pulau Pinang, Malaysia, July 28-30.
  26. S. B. Singh, Pankaj Munjal, and Nikesh Thammishetti (2015), “Strengthening of Masonry Beams with ECC as Bed Joint,” International Conference on Advances in Civil and Environmental Engineering 2015 (ACEE2015), Pulau Pinang, Malaysia, July 28-30
  27. S. B. Singh, Pankaj Munjal, and Thamisetti Nikesh (2015), “Influence of Water-Cement Ratio on Mechanical Properties of Cement Mortar,” Proc. of 3rd UKIERI Concrete Congress, November 2-5, NIT Jalandhar, Punjab, India.
  28. S. B. Singh and Pankaj Munjal (2015), “Flexural Response of Strengthened Masonry Beam with CFRP,” National Conference of Recent Advancements in Civil and Environmental Engineering, BRCM College of Engineering and Technology, Bahal, Haryana, DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.1.1790.3449, Nov. 28-29.
  29. Shaik Hussain, Dipendu Bhunia, and S. B. Singh (2015), “Concrete Research Driving Profit and Sustainability,” Proc. of 3rd UKIERI Concrete Congress, November 2-5, NIT Jalandhar, Punjab, India, pp. 101-107.
  30. Shaik Hussain, Dipendu Bhunia, and S. B. Singh (2015),A Study on Effect of Carbonation on the Strength of Un-Reinforced Concrete,” Proc. of IABSE, Geneva, Switzerland, September 23-25, 2015.
  31. Shaik Hussain, Dipendu Bhunia, and S.B. Singh (2015),An Experimental Investigation of the Effect of Carbonation on Properties of Plain Concrete,” Eighth International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century (CITC-8). Changing the Field: Recent Developments for the Future of Engineering and Construction, May 27-30, Thessaloniki, Greece, pp. 393-398.
  32. S.B. Singh, Himanshu Chawla, Manish Pandey, and Rohan Nerlekar (2014), “An Innovative Design of Functionally Graded FRP Material,” International Conference on Composites, Sept 2-5, China.
  33. S.B. Singh and Himashu Chawla (2014), “Structural Response of Thin-walled FRP Laminated Mono-symmetrical I-Beams,” Paper #SEC14AUK, CD Proc. of Structural Engineering Convention (SEC2014), 22-24 December, IIT Delhi, New Delhi, India.
  34. S.B. Singh (2014), “Response of Near Surface Mounted (NSM) CFRP Strengthened RC Beams,” First International Conference on Mechanics of Composites, Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, NY, USA, June 8-12, Abstract included in CD-Proceedings.
  35. S.B. Singh, Himanshu Chawla, and Pankaj Munjal (2014), “Effect of Shear Deformation on Flexural Response of Laminated Composite I-Beam,” First International Conference on Mechanics of Composites, Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, NY, USA, June 8-12, Abstract Included in CD Proceedings.
  36. S.B. Singh and Himanshu Chawla (2014), “Stability of Thin-walled FRP Laminated Beams under Flexural Loading,” Proceedings of NCSID, NITTTR, Chandigarh, March 13-14.
  37. S.B. Singh, Siddharth Awasthi, Mohit Gupta, Penumarthi Kiran, Akhil Garg (2014), “In-Plane Strengthening of Masonry Walls with Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP),” Proceedings of NCSID, NITTTR, Chandigarh, March 13-14.
  38. S.B. Singh, Siddharth Awasthi, Mohit Gupta, Penumarthi Kiran, Akhil Garg (2014), “Study on Improving the Resistance of Masonry Walls Subjected to Out of Plane Loads,” Proceedings of NCSID, NITTTR Chandigarh, March 13-14.
  39. S.B. Singh, Mahalakshmi, N. and Nikesh Thammishetti, (2014), “Mechanical properties of Recycled Coarse Aggregate (RCA) Concrete,” Presented at 2nd International Conference On “Sustainable Innovative Techniques in Civil and Environmental Engineering (SITCEE - 2014), at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, January 4-5, 2014.
  40. S.B. Singh (2013), Delivered Keynote Lecture on “Ductile FRP System and its Structural Applications,” at the 5th Asia-Pacific Young Researchers and Graduates Symposium YRGS 2013), MNIT Jaipur on 15th October, 2013.
  41. S.B. Singh, S. Madappa, and Nikesh Thammishetti (2013), Ductile FRP System and its Structural Applications,” Proceedings of the 5th Asia-Pacific Young Researchers and Graduates Symposium YRGS 2013), MNIT Jaipur, October 15-16, pp.133-141.
  42. S.B. Singh (2013), Presented a research paper on “Sustainable Concrete Infrastructures,” at UKIERI Showcase Event held on October 14 at British Council Division, New Delhi.
  43. S.B. Singh (2013) delivered Expert Lecture on “Innovative Ductile Cementitious Composites for Structural Applications,” at UltraTech Cement TechnicalLecture in partnership with the Institution of Engineers, Baroda, Institution of Engineers Building, September 28.
  44. S.B. Singh (2013), Delivered Invited Lectures on Philosophy and Practice of Maintaining Industrial Structures at Bokaro Steel Plant organized by HRD, Bokaro Steel Plant, Bokaro during July 16-17, 2013.
  45. S.B. Singh (2013), “Delivered a Keynote In-augural Lecture at Short-Term Training Programme on Computational and Experimental Methods for Advance Research in Composites, MNIT Jaipur, June 12-16, 2013.
  46. S.B. Singh (2012), “Retrofitting of RC Structures Using ECC and FRP,” Presented at Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring and Rehabilitation, September 19-20, 2012, Pilani, Rajasthan.
  47. S.B. Singh and Himanshu Chawla (2012), “Assessment of Dynamic Parameter of GFRP Laminates with Imperfections (Paper#154),” 4th International Congress on Computational Mechanics and Simulation (ICCMS 2012), Hyderabad, India, Indian Association for computational mechanics, December 9-12.
  48. S.B. Singh and Himanshu Chawla (2012), “Dynamic Characteristics of GFRP Laminates with Cutouts (ID No-IETET2012-112),” 3rd International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering and Technology (IETET 2012) held at Geeta Institute of Management and Technology, Kurukshetra, India, November 9 -11, 2012.  
  49. S.B. Singh (2012), “Innovative Ductile Fiber Reinforced Cementitious Composites for Structural Applications,” Presented as Invited Speaker at National Conference on Recent Advances in Composites (NCRAC 2012), June 15-16, Hyderabad organized by Fiber Glass Industries Association of Andhra Pradesh and FRP Institute Chennai.
  50. S.B. Singh, V.R. S. Madappa, Tryphena Edward, and Priyadarshini Cheyar Nageswaran (2013), “Behaviour of Reinforced DFRCC Structural Elements under Flexural Loading,” Proc. of UKIERI CONCRETE CONGRESS: Innovations in Concrete Construction, March 5-8, Jalandhar, Punjab, India.
  51. S.B. Singh, Madhurima Bhattacharya, Nikhil Srivastava, Anubhav Suri, and Ayush Gupta (2013), “Flexural Strengthening of ECC Beams Using Near Surface Mounted (NSM) Hybrid FRP Bars,” Proc. of UKIERI CONCRETE CONGRESS: Innovations in Concrete Construction, March 5-8, Jalandhar, Punjab, India.
  52. Dipendu Bhunia and S. B. Singh (2013), “A Study on Effect of Carbonation on the Properties of Concrete, Proc. of UKIERI Concrete Congress, Innovation in Concrete Construction, March 5-8, Jalandhar, Punjab, India, CD Proceedings.
  53. S.B. Singh and Madappa V. R. S., (2012), “Strengthening Applications of Engineered Cementitious Composites for RC Structural Elements,” International Conference on Fiber Reinforced Concrete-Global Development (FIBCON2012), February 13-14, Nagpur.
  54. S.B. Singh, (2011), “Innovative Ductile Fiber Reinforced Cementitious Composites for Structural Applications”, Keynote Paper, All India Seminar on Rehabilitation and Retrofitting for Sustainable Structures”, MBM College Jodhpur, Aug 19-20, 2011.
  55. Kumar and S. B. Singh (2011), “Postbuckling Strengths of Composite Laminate under Combined In-plane Loads for various Boundary Conditions,” 56th CONGRESS OF ISTAM (An International Meet), SVNIT Surat, Dec. 19-21.
  56. D. Kumar and S. B. Singh (2011), “Effects of cutout shapes on postbuckling response of quasi-isotropic laminate under combined in-plane loads,” 19th Annual International Conference on Composites or Nano Engineering (ICCE19), Shanghai, China, July July 24-30, 2011.
  57. S. B. Singh and Madappa V. R. Subramanian (2011), “Response of Steel Reinforced Engineered Cementitious Composite Beams (Focus Paper #1),” UKIERI Concrete Congress, IIT Delhi, March 8-10, 2011.
  58. S. B. Singh and Madappa V. R. Subramanian (2011),” Structural Behaviour of Externally ECC Strengthened RC Beams (Focus Paper #2),” UKIERI Concrete Congress, IIT Delhi, March 8-10, 2011.
  59. S. B. Singh and Madappa V. R. Subramanian (2011), “Applications and Design of Ductile Fibre Reinforced Concrete Structures (General Paper),” UKIERI Concrete Congress, IIT Delhi, March 8-10, 2011.
  60. S.B. Singh and D. Kumar (2011), “Effect of cutout aspect ratio on buckling and postbuckling strengths of composite panel under in-plane shear,”16th International Conference on Composite Structures (ICCS16), University of Porto, Portugal, June 28-30, 2011.
  61. Kumar and S. B. Singh (2011), “Load interaction curves and postbuckling response of composite laminate with cutout under combined in-plane loading,”16th International Conference on Composite Structures (ICCS16), University of Porto, Portugal, June 28-30, 2011.
  62. D. Kumar and S. B. Singh (2010), “Investigation of Postbuckling Strengths of Composite Laminate under In-plane Shear Load for Varying Cutout Locations,” Proceedings of 55th Congress of ISTAM, National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur, India, December 18-21, pp.191-199.
  63. S.B. Singh, A. Nagarjuna, H. Kiran, and B. J. Reddy (2010), “Manufacturing and Investigating the Behaviour and Tensile Strength of FRP Bars,” National Civil Engineering Students Symposium, IIT Bombay, India. (Presented by students, won Second prize, and accepted for publication in Proceedings.), 27th February.
  64. S. B. Singh (2010), Presented UKIERI Progress Report at NIT Jalandhar, Feb. 16, 2010.
  65. S. B. Singh (2010), Presented a Technical paper on “Advance Composites for Sustainable Concrete Infrastructures” at UKIERI Research Seminar held at GNDEC, Ludhiana on Feb. 17, 2010.
  66. S. B. Singh and Madappa V.R. Sivasubramanian (2010), “Flexural Response of Steel Reinforced Ductile Fiber Reinforced Cementitious Composite Beam”, The Third International FIB Congress, Washington, DC, USA, May 29-June 2 organized by The International Federation for Structural Concrete (fib).
  67. S.B. Singh and D. Kumar (2009), “Effect of location of circular cutout on stability and failure characteristics of composite laminate”, 54th congress of ISTAM (Indian Society for Theoretical and Applied Mechanics) 2009, IIT Kharagpur during 18-21 December on International Meet at Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, New Delhi.
  68. S.B Singh, Madappa V.R. Sivasubramanian, Deepak M. Muniyandi and Mikhil Gajjar and Krishnakanth Ravuri (2009), “Experimental Study on Flexural Behavior of High Ductile Cementitious Composites”, Proceedings of International Conference on Advances in Concrete, Structural and Geotechnical Engineering (ACSGE-2009), Pilani, India, October 25-27, CD proceedings, SBS_S369.
  69. S.B Singh and D. Kumar (2009), “Cutout Shapes Effect on Failure Characteristics of Quasi-isotropic Composite Laminate”, Proceedings of International Conference on Advances in Concrete, Structural and Geotechnical Engineering (ACSGE-2009),Pilani, India, October 25-27, CD proceedings. SBS_S314.
  70. S.B Singh, S. A. Priyadharshani and K K Sharma (2009), “Torsional Behavior of FRP Strengthened RC Beam”, Proceedings of International Conference on Advances in Concrete, Structural and Geotechnical Engineering (ACSGE-2009), Pilani, India, October 25-27, CD proceedings, SBS_S253.   
  71. S.B Singh, D. Bhunia, N. Sudhir and S. Chandra (2009), “Effect of Carbonation on the Properties of Concrete”, Proceedings of International Conference on Advances in Concrete, Structural and Geotechnical Engineering (ACSGE-2009), Pilani, India, October 25-27, CD proceedings, SBS_C395.   
  72. S.B. Singh, D. Kumar and G. Soni (2009), “Investigation of Postbuckling Response of Practical Laminates using ABAQUS”, Proceedings of International Conference on Advances in Concrete, Structural and Geotechnical Engineering (ACSGE-2009), Pilani, India, October 25-27, CD proceedings, SBS_S315.   
  73. S.B. Singh and Madappa V.R. Sivasubramanian (2009), “Parametric Study on Flexural Response of FRP Reinforced DFRCC Beam”, Proceedings of 9th International Symposium on Fiber Reinforced Polymer Reinforcement for Concrete Structures (FRPRCS-9) Current challenges and Future trends, Sydney, Australia, July 13-15 organized by International Union of Laboratories and Experts in Construction Materials, Systems and Structures (RILEM).
  74. S.B. Singh, S. A. Priyadharshini, and K. K. Sharma, (2009), “Torsional Behavior of FRP Strengthened RC Beam,” Proceedings of Sustainable Concrete Infrastructure Development, MNIT Jaipur, May 19-20, pp. 87-95.
  75. S.B. Singh and D. Kumar (2009), “Buckling and Postbuckling Response of Quasi-Isotropic Laminate with Circular and Non-Circular Cutouts under Uni-axial Compression,” Proceedings of Sustainable Concrete Infrastructure Development, MNIT Jaipur, May 19-20, pp. 286-294.
  76. S.B. Singh, Madappa V.R. Sivasubramanian, Anitha P. Subramanian and Dinesh Kumar (2009), “Performance Based Design Approaches for Concrete –Composite Systems – A Review”, Proceedings of 3rd National Conference on Recent Trends in Concrete Composites for Structural Systems (RTCCSS-09), Kongu Engineering College, Erode, Tamilnadu, India, April 03-04, pp. 01-12 (Inaugural Key Note Paper)
  77. Madappa V.R. Sivasubramanian* and B. Singh (2008), “Flexural Capacity and Ductility Prediction of FRP Reinforced ECC beams”, Proceedings of 8th International Symposium on Utilization of High Strength and High Performance Concrete (8HSC-HPC), Japan Concrete Institute (JCI), Tokyo, Japan, October 27-29, S1-6-1, Vol. 02, pp 994-1001. Pub.: Japan Concrete Institute (JCI) http://www.jci-net.or.jp/e/publish/others/index.html.
  78. S.B. Singh, S. Madappa Vigneasuva Raja, Sushmit Shreyans and Anurag Jaipuriar (2008), “Tensile and Compressive Stress-Strain Characteristics of Ductile Fiber Reinforced Cementitious Composites (DFRCC)”, 5th ASCE International Engineering and Construction Conference (IECC’5), Irvine, CA, USA, August 27-29, CD Proceedings, Paper No.96.
  79. S.B. Singh and Madappa V.R. Sivasubramanian (2008), “Flexural Capacity of Steel Reinforced ECC beams”, Proceedings of 7th International RILEM Symposium on Fiber Reinforced Concrete (BEFIB-2008), RILEM Proceedings PRO 60, Chennai, India, September 17-19, pp. 495-500. pub.: International Union of Laboratories and Experts in Construction Materials, Systems and Structures (RILEM)
  80. S.B. Singh (2008) attended a Seventh International Congress on Sustainable Concrete Construction held at University of Dundee, UK. July 8-10, 2008.
  81. S.B. Singh (2008), “Design Aspects of FRP Reinforced Strain Hardening Cementitious Composite Beam” Concrete Technology Laboratory, University of Dundee, UK, July 11, 2008.
  82. S.B. Singh., (2008) attended the Inaugural Seminar of "Network Concrete" in the Metropolitan Hotel at New Delhi. (Organizing Chairman of the Inaugural Seminar)
  83. S.B. Singh, (2007), “Analysis, Design, and Construction of FRP Prestressed Concrete Structures,” Proceedings of the National Seminar on Recent Trends in Geotechnical and Structural Engineering (RTGSE-2007), Malviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur, Dec. 22-23, 2007, pp104-114. (Keynote Paper).
  84. S.B. Singh, (2007), “Innovative Uses of FRP Materials for Construction,” Proceedings of Second National Conference on Materials and Structures (MAST), NIT Warangal, Dec. 14-15, 2007, pp.318-324. (Keynote paper)
  85. S.B. Singh, (2007), “Evaluation of Shear Capacity of CFRP Strengthened RC Beams,” Proceedings of Second National Conference on Materials and Structures (MAST), NIT Warangal, Dec. 14-15, 2007, pp.273-279.
  86. S.B. Singh and Raja, S.M.V. (2007), “Flexural Strength of FRP Reinforced ECC Beams,” Proc. Of Structural Engineers World Congress (SEWC-2007),” Bangalore, India, November 2-7,100p. (TPS-01, CD Proceedings).
  87. S.B. Singh and Raja, S. M. V. (2007), “Design and Response of CFRP I-section Bridge Girders” Proceedings of National Conference on Civil Engineering: Advancement & Challenge organizing at M. M. Engineering College, Mullana (Ambala), Haryana during 9th – 10th March, pp. 208-213.
  88. S.B. Singh (2006), “Evaluation of Flexural and Shear Strengths of CFRP Prestressed Concrete Box Beams,” Proc. of the Tenth East Asia-Pacific Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction, V.4, Eds. W. Kanok-Nukulchai, S. Munasinghe, and N. Anwar, Bangkok, Thailand, August-3-5, pp. 215-220.
  89. N.F. Grace and S. B. Singh (2002), “Unified Analysis and Design Approach for CFRP Prestressed Concrete Bridge Girders,” 10th US-Japan Conference on Composite Materials, Stanford, CA, USA, September 16-18.
  90. N.F. Grace and S. B. Singh (2003), “Unified Analysis and Design Approach for CFRP Prestressed Concrete Bridge Girders,” International Conference on Performance of Construction Materials in the New Millennium, Cairo, Egypt, February 18-20, by RILEM.
  91. S.B. Singh and A. Pandey (2000), “Effect of boundary conditions on response and failure of symmetric laminates under bi-axial compression,” Proc. of SEC-2000, Bombay, India, January 1-5.
  92. S.B. Singh and A. Kumar (1998), “Response and strength of laminates with cutouts,” Proc. of ICTACEM, Kharagpur, December 1-5.
  93. S.B. Singh and A. Kumar (1996), “Postbuckling strength of symmetrically laminated plates,” 19th International Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Kyoto, Japan, August, 25-31.
  94. Kumar and S. B. Singh (1996), “Progressive failure of symmetric laminates under in-plane loads,” 3rd International Conference on Composites Engineering, New Orleans, U.S.A, July 21-25.
  95. S.B. Singh and A. Kumar (1997), “Nonlinear response and failure analysis of laminated plates using finite element method,” National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Design Engineering, Allahabad, India, January 31-February 2.
  96. S.B. Singh, A. Kumar and N.G.R. Iyengar (1996), “Modeling of progressive failure of laminates under in-plane loads,” National Conference on Mathematical Modeling & Computer Simulation, Bangalore, India, December 17-18.
  97. S.B. Singh and A. Kumar (1996), “Failure and strength of symmetric laminates under combined in-plane loads,” 6th National Seminar on Aerospace Structures, Bangalore, India, November 7-8.
  98. S.B. Singh and A. Kumar (1996), “Failure and strength of symmetrically laminated plates under in-plane loads,” 5th National Seminar on Aerospace Structures, Bombay, India, January18-19.

 

 VII. Communicated Papers in Journals:

  Vinay Shimpi; MADAPPA SIVASUBRAMANIAN; S.B. SINGH (2023), “Response Surface Based Finite Element Model Updating and Damage State Predictions for Multi-Arch Gallery Bridges of Kalka Shimla Mountain Railway", KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering.

 

VIII. International/National Research Papers Reviewed:

  1. Reviewed manuscript#MATPR-D-23-03109 entitled “Investigation of the Standard Sizes of Steel Reinforcement used in the Ghanaian Industry,” Review completed on May 31, 2023.
  2. Reviewedmanuscript#CONBUILDMAT-D-23-02070, Engineered cementitious composite incorporated limestone calcined clay cement: A review for the Journal “Construction and Building Materials,” on May 23, 2023.
  3. Reviewed manuscript #KSCE-D-22-01135 entitled” A Review on Crack patterns, Repair, and Strengthening of Historical Masonry Structures,” KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering, Dated 19th October, 2022.
  4. Reviewed Masked Manuscript#2504, entitled “Design and Detailing of Shear Studs in Composite Beams,” dated August 24, 2022, The Indian Concrete Journal.
  5. Reviewed Masked Manuscript#2472, entitled “Fire Hazzard in Tunnels: Review, Assessment, and Mitigation Strategies,” May 26, 2022, The Indian Concrete Journal.
  6. Reviewed Masked Manuscript#2421 entitled “Effect of Fly Ash and Slag on the Drying Shrinkage Response of Concrete,” November 26, 2021, The Indian Concrete Journal.
  7. Reviewed Masked Manuscript#2361 entitled “Strengthening of Bridge Deck Overhangs for Sound Wall addition using NSM FRP Composites, April 20, 2021, The Indian Concrete Journal.
  8. Reviewed Manuscript entitled “Quantifying the Effect of Externally Bonded GFRP Materials on the Performance of Masonry Walls to Resist Axial and Lateral Loads,” MS# STRUCTURES-D-20-01866, Review completed on October 04, 2020.
  9. Reviewed a Manuscript entitled, “ In-Situ ÕAnchors for FRP U-Wraps used to Strengthen Shear Deficient RC Beams,” The Indian Concrete Journal, MS#2278, Review Completed on September 24, 2020.
  10. Reviewed three Project Proposals by ASCIRN (Asian Smart Cities Innovation Research Network), September 2020.
  11. Reviewed a Manuscript entitled “A novel method of using Prefabricated weld mesh as Longitudinal core reinforcement for resisting the Shear in Reinforced Concrete Beams,” SERC Journal of Structural Engineering,” MS#2088, Review Completed on, August 26, 2020.
  12. Reviewed a manuscript entitled “Utilization of Copper Tailings and Marble Dust Wastes to Produce Economical   and Environmental Friendly Concrete,” MS#AIC2020-214-554, Second ASCE India Conference, March 2-4, 2020, Kolkata.
  13. Reviewed a manuscript entitled” Improved Performance of Steel Fiber Reinforced-Beam-Column Joint-An Experimental Study,” MS#MATPR-D-20-00995, Materials Today: Proceedings (Article Type: ITCSD_2020), Date of Review: February 04, 2020. (Part of: 3rd International Conference on Innovative Technologies for Clean and Sustainable Development, Chandigarh, to be held during Feb. 19-21, 2020)
  14. Reviewed a manuscript entitled” Effect of Stiffeners on the Gusset-Plates of Buckling Restrained Braced Frames: A Numerical Study,” MS#MATPR-D-20-00997, Materials Today: Proceedings (Article Type: ITCSD_2020), Date of Review: February 04, 2020. (Part of: 3rd International Conference on Innovative Technologies for Clean and Sustainable Development, Chandigarh, to be held during Feb. 19-21, 2020)
  15. Reviewed a manuscript #2079) entitled “Comparative Study on Shear Performance of Blended Pozzolonic R.C. Beams with Fly Ash & Recycled Aggregates,” Journal of Structural Engineering (JOSE), Review Completed on January 31, 2020.
  16. Reviewed a manuscript entitled” Design Procedure for High Strength Anchor Bolt in Concrete Pedestal,” MS#MATPR-D-19-03944, Materials Today: Proceedings (Article Type: ITCSD_2020), Date of Review: January 28, 2020. (Part of: 3rd International Conference on Innovative Technologies for Clean and Sustainable Development, Chandigarh, to be held during Feb. 19-21, 2020)
  17. Reviewed a blind manuscript (#2056) with authors unknown, Manuscript title is “Experimental behavior of hybrid fiber reinforced engineered cementitious composites for concrete pads supporting joint strike fighter F35-B,” The Indian Concrete Journal, Review completed on January 24, 2020.
  18. Reviewed a manuscript entitled” Strength and Structural Evaluation of RC Slab reinforced by Bi-axial Geogrid,” MS#MATPR-D-19-04180, Materials Today: Proceedings (Article Type: ITCSD_2020), Date of Review: January 22, 2020. (Part of: 3rd International Conference on Innovative Technologies for Clean and Sustainable Development, Chandigarh, to be held during Feb. 19-21, 2020)
  19. Reviewed a manuscript entitled “Study of Bottom Ash in Structural Concrete,” MS#MATPR-D-19-04109, Materials Today: Proceedings (Article Type: ITCSD_2020), Date of Review: January 22, 2020. (Part of: 3rd International Conference on Innovative Technologies for Clean and Sustainable Development, Chandigarh, to be held during Feb. 19-21, 2020)
  20. Reviewed a manuscript entitled” Performance of Polypropylene (PP) Geo-Fabric Reinforced Concrete (RC) Beams under Flexure,”MS#MATPR-D-19-03917, Materials Today: Proceedings (Article Type: ITCSD_2020), Date of Review: January 11, 2020. (Part of: 3rd International Conference on Innovative Technologies for Clean and Sustainable Development, Chandigarh, to be held during Feb. 19-21, 2020)
  21. Reviewed: Proposal Name: Use of Waste Materials in Concrete as Cement and Aggregate in India (code: 2054055) for MHRD Scheme on Global Initiative on Academic Network (GIAN) on January 02, 2020.
  22. Omar Bouksani, Maissen Benhadji, Farid Belhamel, Fattoum Kharach and Zineddine, “Effect of Lime as Replacement Cement on Shear Strength of Brick-Mortar Interfaces,” Journal of Building Engineering, Review Completed on November 24, 2019.
  23. Unknown Authors, “Sulfuric Acid Resistance of Strain Hardening Fiber Reinforced Geopolymer Composite,” The Indian Concrete Journal, Paper#2018, Review Comments Sent on September 13, 2019.
  24. Sahu, S., Teja, P. R. R., Sarkar, P, and Robin, D.P, (2018), “Effect of Brick Pre-Wetting on the Masonry Bond Strength,” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, MS#MTENG-8331, Review Completed on December 17, 2018.
  25. Y. H. Mugahed Amron, Rayed Alyousef, Raizal S.M. Rashid, and H. Alabdulajbbar, (2018), “Properties and Applications of FRP in Strengthening RC Structures: A Review,” MS#STRUCTURES-D-18-00255; Review completed on September 5, 2018.
  26. Unknown Authors, “Flexural behavior of Concrete Beams Reinforced with Innovative FRP Wrapped Steel Bars,” Review completed on August 28, 2018.
  27. Salam Al-Obaidi, Yasi M. Saeed, and Franz N. Rad (2018), “Flexural Strengthening of Concrete Beams with NSM-CFRP Bars,” ACI Structural Journal, MS#S-2018-166.R1 (Review Completed on July 30, 2018.
  28. Shojaee, T., Mohammadi, B., Madoliat, R. and Salimi-Majd, D. (2018), “Development of a Finite Strip Method for Prediction of Buckling and Post-Buckling in Composite Laminates Having a Cutout with/without Stiffener,” Composite Structures, MS#COST_2018_1827, Review Completed on July 16, 2018.
  29. Junlong Yang and Jizhong Wang (2018), “Rectangular High Strength Concrete Columns Confined with Carbon Fiber-reinforced Polymer (CFRP) under Eccentric Compression Loading,” Construction & Building Materials, MS#CONBUILDMAT-D-18-02266, Review submitted on June 20, 2018.
  30. Akhter, R. and Islam, M.S. (2018), “Experimental Investigation and Models of SFRC Columns, “Construction Materials, MS#COMA-D-17_00080, Reviewed on January 13, 2018.
  31. M. D. Nurul Izyan, K. K. Vishwanathan, Z.A. Aziz, Jang Hyun Lee, and K. Prabhakar (2017), “Free Vibration of Anti-Symmetric Angle-ply Layered Circular Cylindrical Shells Filled with Quiescent Fluid under First Order Shear Deformation Theory,” Composite Structures, MS#COST_2017_3303. (January 2018)
  32. Al-Manaseer, Akthem, Dundar, Cengiz, and Wafa, Louai, “Strut-and-Tie Model for Shear Strength of FRP Reinforced Concrete Beams,” MS#S-2017-220.R1, ACI Structural and Materials Journal, Review Completed on October 24, 2017.
  33. Unknown Authors, “Reviewing Some Properties of Self Compacting Concrete with Particular Reference to Flexural Fatigue Performance,” Manuscript #1845, Journal of Structural Engineering, Review Completed on October 13, 2017.
  34. Darilmaz, K., “Dynamic Behaviour of Orthotropic Elliptic Paraboloid Shells with Openings (Paper ID: SEM68270C),” Structural Engineering Mechanics, An International Journal, December 29, 2016.
  35. Khair Al-Deen Bsisu, Hussam H Hussain, and Shad M. Sargand, “The Use of Hashin Damage Criteria, CFRP-Concrete Interface and Concrete Damage Plasticity Models I 3-D Finite Element Modeling of Retrofitted Reinforced Concrete Beams with CFRP Sheets,” The Arabian Journal of Science and Engineering, September 19, 2016, (Manuscript#AJSE-D-16-01831R1)
  36. Deng Yousheng, Wu, Peng, and Li, Zhouqiu, “Research on Detection of Concrete Beam by Cement Based Carbon Fiber Smart Layer,” ACI Materials Journal, (MS#M-2016-228.R1).
  37. Varinder Kumar and P. V. Patel, “Strengthening of Axially Loaded Concrete Columns using Stainless Steel Wire Mesh (SSWM): Numerical and Analytical Investigations,” Structural Engineering Mechanics, July 21, 2016 (Manuscript#SEM63997C).
  38. Khair Al-Deen Bsisu, Hussam H Hussain, and Shad M. Sargand, “The Use of Hashin Damage Criteria, CFRP-Concrete Interface and Concrete Damage Plasticity Models I 3-D Finite Element Modeling of Retrofitted Reinforced Concrete Beams with CFRP Sheets,” The Arabian Journal of Science and Engineering, July 20, 2016 (Manuscript#AJSE-D-16-01831)
  39. Varinder Kumar and P. V. Patel (2016), “Strengthening of Axially Loaded Concrete Columns using Stainless Steel Wiremesh (SSWM)-Experimental Investigations,” Construction and Building Materials, Review completed on April 9, 2016.
  40. Feldman, Lisa, and Cairns Johns, (2016), “Assessing Historical Provisions for the bond of Plain Bars,” ACI Structural Journal, MS#S-2016-043, Reviewed on April 2, 2016.
  41. Brahim Benmokrane, Mathieu Robert, Hamdy M. Mohamed, Ahmed H. Ali, and Patrice Cousin, (2016), “Durability Assessment of Glass FRP Solid and Tubular bars (Rock Bolts) for the Application in Ground Control of Jurong Rock Caverns in Singapore, ASCE Journal of Composites for Construction, MS#CCENG-1794, (Review Completed on March 29, 2016).
  42. Reviewed a paper entitled “Design and analysis under flexure of high performance steel fiber reinforced concrete,” March 5, 2016, Authors unknown, The Indian Concrete Journal.
  43. Dinesh Kumar and Ashish Srivastava (2015), “Elastic Properties of CNT and Graphene-Reinforced Nanocomposites using RVE,”MS # SCS53034XC, Steel and Composite Structures, an International Journal, (Review Completed on December 29, 2015).
  44. James, W. S., Jirsa, O., Wassim, M. G., (2015), “Behavior of Anchored CFRP Strips Used for Strengthening Concrete Structures,” MS#M-2015-072, ACI Structural Journal, (Review Completed on May 01, 2015).
  45. Sahar, Ghasemi, Amir Mirmiran, Yulin, Xiao, and Kevin Mackie, “A NOVEL UHPC-CFRP WAFFLE DECK PANEL SYSTEM FOR ACCELERATED BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION, Journal of composites for Construction, ASCE, March 2015, MS #CCENG-1410.
  46. Sharma, D. K., Swami, B. L., and Vyas, A. K. (2013), “Study on Design of Hot Mix Asphalt Using Waste Copper Slag, Young Researchers and Graduates Symposium, 2013, MNIT Jaipur, India (Review completed on August 5, 2013).
  47. Bend Strength of Complete Closed-Type Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Stirrups with Rectangular Section, (MS #CCENG-905), ASCE Journal of Composites for Construction, June 6, 2013.
  48. Effect of Transverse Steel on the Performance of RC T-beams Strengthened in Shear Zone with GFRP Sheet, authored by K. C. Panda, S. K. Bhattacharyya, and S. V. Barai, International Journal of Construction and Building Materials (Elsevier) (Manuscript Number: CONBUILDMAT-D-12-00774), October 10, 2012.
  49. Experimental and Numerical Strength Analysis of FML Plates with Cutouts Under In-plane Loading, By Rahaimi H. et al., Journal of Renforced Plastics and Composites (Manuscript No. JRP-11-0390), Sep. 18, 2011.
  50. SEISMIC RETROFIT OF REINFORCED CONCRETE FRAMES WITH PARTIAL INFILL, authored by C. Jayaguru1 and Dr. K. Subramanian, International Journal of Earth Sciences, and Engineering, 2009.
  51. Application of Finite Element Techniques to Analyze Angle Shaped Footings, The Indian Concrete Journal, MS. No. CIS/ICJ/654 dated 17-4.2009 (Authors name not disclosed)
  52. Mohammad Taghi Kazemi, Fariborz Vossoughi Shahvarvi, and Iman Zakeri (2009), “Mixed Mode Fracture in Concrete Reinforced with Low Volume Fraction of Steel Fibers,” International Journal of Engineering, MS # OMS-09-167.
  53. Gupta Rajeev and Trivedi Ashutosh (2009), “Behavior of Model Circular Footings on Silty Soils with Cellular Supports,” International Journal of Engineering, MS # OMS-09-160.
  54. Gupta Rajeev and Trivedi Ashutosh (2009), “Effect of Non-Plastic Fines on the Behavior of Loose sand,” KSCE Jouranl of Civil Engineering, MS# KSCE-D-09-00087.
  55. Grace, Enomoto, Abdel-Mohti, Tokal, and Puravankara (2006), “Behavior of Box Beam Bridge Prestressed with Carbon Fiber Composite Cables (MS Number 06-035),” PCI JOURNAL.
  56. Rafi Muhammad, Nadjai Ali (2008), " Evaluation of ACI Deflection Model for FRP Reinforced Concrete Beams and Suggested Modification (MS No. S- 2006-369.R4). ACI Structural and Materials Journals.
  57. Flexural Strength Analysis of High Strength Concrete Using an Industrial Waste (2008), CURIE Journal, BITS Pilani (MS No.  A2-4-2008).
  58. Zorislav, Kisicek, Tomislav, Galic, Josip (2007) Deflection of Concrete Beams Reinforced with FRP Bar (MS No. S-2007-323.R2), ACI Structural Journal.
  59. Harries and Carey (2004), “Effect of Cross Section Scale on the Behavior of Variably Confined Concrete (MS Number: 2004121)” ACI Structural Journal.
  60. Meyer, Sim, and Oh (2003), “Fatigue life of damaged bridge deck specimens strengthened with carbon fiber sheets (MS Number: 2003324,” ACI Structural Journal.  

Review of Books

    1. Singh, S. B., Reviewed a book entitled, “Analysis of Skeletal Structure,” Tata McGraw-Hill Private Ltd., New Delhi, May 2012.
    2. Singh, S. B., Reviewed a book entitled, “Prestressed Concrete,” 4th Edition, authored by N. Krishna Raju, Tata McGraw-Hill Private Ltd., New Delhi, May 2011 "
    3. Singh, S. B., Reviewed a book entitled “Basic Structural Analysis, 2nd Edition” authored by C. S. Reddy, Tata McGraw Hill Private Ltd, New Delhi, January 2010.
    4. Singh, S. B., reviewed a book entitled “RCC Design by Limit State Method (Chapter 8 and 9)” for Elsevier Publishers, India, 2009.
    5. Singh, S.B., reviewed sample chapters of a book entitled “Basic Civil Engineering”, Pearson Education, New Delhi, 2009.
    6. Singh, S. B., reviewed a book entitled “Limit State Design of Steel Structures" for Tata McGraw Hill Publishers, India, 2009.
    7. Singh, S. B., reviewed a book entitled “Finite Element Analysis" for Tata McGraw Hill Publishers, India, 2009.

 Examiner of Ph.D. Thesis

  1. Examined PhD Thesis entitled “Development of Eco-friendly Concretes- A Step Towards Sustainable Construction,” by Ramala Rakesh Kumar Reddy (187042CV007), NIT Surathkal, April 23, 2024.

  2. Examined PhD Thesis entitled “Sustainability Assessment of Utilizing Recycled Plastic Waste as an Alternative to Fine Aggregates in Cement Mortars and Concrete,” by Mr. Govind Vishnoo Bhagat (Roll No. 1731100002, PR No. 201711506), Goa College of Engineering, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa 403401, dated January 31, 2024.

  3. Examined PhD Thesis entitled “ Influence of Nano TiO2, Fly Ash and Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag on Mechanical and Fracture Properties of Concrete,’ by Mr. Pathak Sudhanshu Sanjeev (ID#DS17AM017), SVNIT , Surat, dated December 25, 2023.

  4. Examined PhD thesis entitled “Studies on Mechanical and Durability Properties of Concrete with Secondary and Ternary Cement Blends,” by Vinay Mohan Agrawal, Civil Engineering Department, Goa College of Engineering, Goa, 16th May, 2022.
  5. Examined PhD thesis entitled “Experimental and Finite Element Studies Towards Characterization of BFRP Bars for Prestressing Applications,” by Mr. Prashant Motwani, Civil Engineering Department, IIT Bombay, June 18, 2021.
  6. Examined PhD Thesis entitled “Strengthening of shear Deficient Reinforced Concrete Beams using Polymer Modified Ferrocement (PMF),” by Rajinder Ghai (Registration No. 951002004), Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, Punjab, India. (Report sent on August 28, 2019) by e-mail.
  7. Examined PhD Thesis entitled “A Frequency Domain Based Technique for Condition Monitoring of Structures using Limited Randomly Measured Dynamic Responses,” by Jafar Sadak Ali, 2019.
  8. Examined PhD Thesis entitled “Studies on Torsional Behaviour of Recycled Aggregate Based Steel Fiber Reinforced Self Compacting Concrete,” by KJN Sai Nitesh (Roll No. 714004), NIT Warangal, April 2019.
  9. Examined PhD Thesis entitled “Experimental Study on the Effect of Slenderness on Circular and Non-Circular Columns Strengthened using CFRP Composites, “by Giridhar N. Narule (Roll No. 129010011), Structural Engineering Department, Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute, 2019.
  10. Examined PhD Thesis entitled “Use of Sugarcane Bagasse Ash Waste for Sustainable Development of Cementitious System,” submitted by Mulay Sachin Balkrishna (D12AM002) at SVNIT Surat. Report Sent on March 16, 2018 by e-mail and by Post on March 19, 2018.
  11. Examined PhD thesis of Mr. Manoj, “Design and Development of Concrete using Municipal Solid Waste Ash,” Civil Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, December 2016.
  12. Examined in Detail the Ph.D. Thesis of Mr. G. Muthukumar, "Influence of Openings on the Structural Response of RC Shear Walled Structures, 2015.
  13. Reviewed and Examined the Ph.D. Thesis of Mr. Sanjay Kumar, “Behavior of Reinforced Soils and Their Influence on Frames and Footings,” MNIT Jaipur, November 2011.
  14. Reviewed and Examined the Ph.D. Thesis of Manish Kewal Ramani, “Impact on Compressive Strength of Concrete Cured using Colored Polythene Sheets,” BITS Pilani, April, 2007.
  15. Reviewed and Examined the Ph. D. Thesis of Mr. Jashvant Kumar Devabhai Rathod, “Study of Behaviour of Smart Engineered Cementitious Composites Using Fibers and Fly Ash,” The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat, July 2009.

 

  1. Review of Ph.D. Proposal
  1. Reviewed PhD Research Proposal of Mr. Nikhil S Agrawal (2018PH XP 0502P) entitled “Performance Evaluation of Marble Dust Incorporated Concrete,”, November 26, 2019, as Doctoral Advisory Committee member.
  2. Reviewed PhD Research Proposal of Mr. Jaya Kumar Bhaskar (2018PHXF 0420) entitled “Investigation on the Seismic Behaviour of Masonry Infill Walls Strengthened with Textile Reinforced Concrete,” November, 2019 as Doctoral Advisory Committee member.
  3. Reviewed PhD Research Proposal of Mr. Vasanth Keshav (2015PHXF004P) entitled “Dynamic Buckling Response of Composite Structures, August 2015 as Doctoral Advisory Committee member
  4. Reviewed PhD Research Proposal of Mr. Manpreet Singh (2014PHXF429P), August 2015 as Doctoral Advisory Committee member
  5. Reviewed PhD Proposal of Mr. Sudhir V (2014PHXF409P), entitled “The Study of Postbuckling Response, Failure and Strength of Functionally Graded Composite Plates with cutouts, May 2016 as thesis supervisor.
  6. Reviewed PhD Research Proposal of Mr. Pankaj Munjal (2013PHXF437P) entitled “Development and Usage of Ductile Composite Materials for Repair and Retrofitting of Masonry Structures,” July 2014.
  7. Reviewed PhD Research Proposal of Mr. Shaik Hussain (2013PHXF438P) entitled “Effect of Accelerated Carbonation on various Mechanical properties of Pozzolona Concrete,” July 2014.
  8. Reviewed PhD Research Proposal of Mr. Himanshu Chawla (2010PH43412P),” The Study of Flexural Response, Strength, and Failure of FRP Girders. 2013.
  1. Reviewed Draft thesis entitled Best Traffic Management Practices- A Study of National and In-City Traffic Scenarios” of Mr. Raju V. N. N. Ponnaluri (2006PHXF429) as a member of Doctoral Advisory Committee, March 18, 2010.
  2. Reviewed the PhD Research Proposal of Dinesh Kumar, " Study of Failure and Stability of a Laminated Composite Plates with Cutouts"
  3. Reviewed the Ph. D Research Proposal of S.K. Mandellia, " Durability Based Strength and Parametric Cost Modeling of Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Strengthened Structures"
  4. Reviewed the Ph.D. Research Proposal of S. Madappa, " Response and Micromechanics Based Design of Engineered Cementitious Composite Structures"
  5. Reviewed the Ph.D. Research Proposal of G. Muthukumar, " Influence of Openings on the Structural Response of RC Shear Walled Structures"

 

XII:  Invited/Keynote Lectures Delivered

The following invited/keynote lectures were delivered:

  1. Delivered Invited Lecture on Grant Formulation and Writing: Unlocking Funding Opportunities at the workshop on Grant Writing, held at BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus on July 25, 2023.
  2. Delivered Keynote Lecture, “Response, Failure, and Strength of FRP Composite Beams,” SEC 2022 on 19th December 2022 at MNIT Jaipur.
  3. Delivered Keynote Lecture, “Response, Failure, and Strength of FRP Composite Beams,” ACCM 2022 on 17th December 2022 at NIT Warangal.
  4. Delivered invited Lecture on the topic “Failure and Strengthening of Frp Beams using CFRP Laminates,” International Online Conference on Reuse, Recycling, Upcycling, Sustainable Waste Management and Circular Economy (ICRSC – 2022). September 9-11 2022 Kottayam, Kerala, India.
  5. Delivered invited Lecture for the Indian Concrete Institute on the topic “Material Characteristics &Structural Applications of Engineered Cementitious Composite Materials,” on 10th September 2022, 109th Webinar Series.
  6. Delivered invited lecture on” FRP Beam Failure Modes and Strengthening using FRP Laminates” on July 20, 2022. Organizers: International Association for Bridge Maintenance and Safety (IABMAS).
  7. Delivered Invited Keynote Lecture on 17th December at Third International Conference on Emerging Research in Civil, Aeronautical, and Mechanical Engineering (ERCAM2021) held at NITTE Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, December 16-17, 2021.
  8. Delivered Invited Keynote Lecture on 10th December at International Conference on Recent Advances in Modeling and Simulation Techniques in Engineering and Sciences (RAMSTES-2021) held at Manipal University Jaipur during December 8-10, 2021.
  9. Delivered Invited Keynote Lecture at the International E-Conference on Sustainable Development in Concrete Technology (ICSDCT2021): August 19 2021 organized by DY Patil College of Engineering, Pune, AICTE, and ACI.
  10. Delivered Invited lecture of 2-Hour duration on Engineered cementitious composites for Sustainable Construction”, at Faculty Development Program on “Sustainable Construction Technology held during July 26 – July 30, 2021.
  11. Delivered lectures for 4-sessions each of 2 Hour duration at 5-day AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Faculty Development Program (FDP) during July 25-29, 2021. Topic of Workshop was “Analysis and Design of FRP Reinforced Concrete Structures”.
  12. Delivered talk on Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) for Masonry and Concrete Structures at Indian Construction Week (ICW 2020) held at Delhi on and organized by Construction Industry Development Council (CIDC) an Apex body established by NITI Ayog, Government of India, December 02, 2020.
  13. Delivered Keynote Lecture on “Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) for Structures, IIT Indore, 13th October, 2020
  14. Delivered Keynote Lecture on “Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) and Its Applications for Masonry Beam” at Institution of Engineers, Rajasthan State Center, Jaipur, 15th September, 2020, (Engineers Day).
  15. Delivered Invited Lecture through Webinar at NIT Jalandhar on 19th September at the Short Term Course on “Recent Advancements in Concrete Technology” organized by NIT Jalandhar during September 15-19, 2020. Title of Talk was “Innovative Cementitious and FRP Composites for Concrete and Masonry Structures.
  16. Delivered Keynote Lecture on “FRP and Engineered Cementitious Composites for Resilient and Efficient Framed Structures for Smart City Development,” at International Webinar on Smart Cities: Beyond the Pandemics held at BITS Pilani during July 10-11, 2020.
  17. Delivered Keynote Lecture (Webinar) on Flexural Strengthening of FRP Beams using CFRP Laminates on May 11, 2020. The event was organized by Amity Institute of Aerospace Engineering.
  18. Delivered Keynote Lecture through webinar on Application of Advance Composite Materials for Structures on April 28, 2020. The event was organized by Enliven Archeive.
  19. Delivered Keynote Lecture at 3rd International Conference on Innovative Technologies for Clean and Sustainable Development, Chandigarh, to be held during Feb. 19-21, 2020).
  20. Delivered Invited Keynote Lectures for 3 Hours at NIT Surathkal on November 18, 2019 on topic of “Fiber Reinforced Concrete and Its Application” sponsored by TEQIP III.
  21. Delivered 2 Hours Invited Lecture Application of Composites for Structural Strengthening, NIRMA University, August 03, 2019.
  22. Delivered 1 Hour Invited Lecture Application of ECC for Masonry Structures, SVNIT Surat, May 10, 2018.
  23. Delivered 4.5 Hours lecture at Symposium organized by Team Moments of Civil Engineering Association of NIT Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu on March 17, 2018.
  24. Delivered Invited lecture at workshop on “Design and Development of Sustainable Concrete in the Era of Global Warming organized by NIT Surathakal on 9th January 2017 on FRP and ECC Applications for Structures
  25. Delivered Invited lecture at NIT Surathakal on 9th January 2017 on FRP and ECC Applications for Structures.
  26. Delivered Invited Keynote Lecture on “Flexural Behavior of Reinforced Masonry Beams with ECC as Bed Joint,” at International Conference on Advances in Concrete Technology Materials and Construction Practices, Goa Engineering College, Farmagudi, Goa, June 23, 2016.
  27. Delivered an Invited Lecture on “Study of Structural Response of FRP-I Girders,” at 60th Congress of Indian Society for Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (ISTAM), MNIT Jaipur, December 19, 2015.
  28. Delivered invited Keynote Expert Lecture on “Development of Polymer Composites for Civil Engineering Applications,” at Symposium on Sustainable Technology Development in Polymer (SSTDP-2016), March 11, 2016, BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus.
  29. Invited as Guest of Honor for In-augural Keynote Lecture at National Conference on Advaces in Civil and Environmental Engineering (RACEE2015) organized by Civil Engineering Department of BRCM College of Engineering and Technology, Bahal, Bhiwani, Haryana, November 28, 2015.
  30. Delivered an Invited lecture as Chief Guest at BRCM College of Engineering and Technology, Bahal, Bhiwani, Haryana on 48th Engineers Day Function, 15th September, 2015.
  31. Participated as Panel Member at BITS Pilani on Civil Infrastructure Convention: An Academia-Industry-Public Collaboration, April 25, 2015.
  32. Delivered keynote Lecture as Guest of Honors on Development and Innovative Applications of FRP Materials for Concrete Structures, at Seminar on Mitigation of Seismic Effects on Infrastructure Projects, Department of Civil Engineering, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, March 30, 2015.
  33. Delivered Keynote Lecture on “Ductile FRP System and its Structural Applications,” at the 5th Asia-Pacific Young Researchers and Graduates Symposium YRGS 2013), MNIT Jaipur on 15th October, 2013.
  34. Presented an Invited UKIERI research Poster on “Sustainable Concrete Infrastructures,” at UKIERI Showcase Event held on October 14, 2013 at British Council Division, New Delhi.
  35. Delivered Expert Lecture on “Innovative Ductile Cementitious Composites for Structural Applications,” at UltraTech Cement TechnicalLecture in partnership with the Institution of Engineers, Baroda, Institution of Engineers Building, September 28, 2013.
  36. Delivered a Keynote In-augural Lecture at Short-Term Training Programme on Computational and Experimental Methods for Advance Research in Composites, MNIT Jaipur, June 12-16, 2013.
  37. Delivered invited lecture onInnovative Ductile Fiber Reinforced Cementitious Composites for Structural Applications,” at National Conference on Recent Advances in Composites (NCRAC 2012), June 15-16, Hyderabad.
  38. Delivered an Invited Keynote Lecturer on “Innovative Ductile Fiber Reinforced Cementitious Composites for Structural Applications” at All India Seminar on Rehabilitation and Retrofitting for Sustainable Structures”, Jodhpur, Aug 20, 2011 (Jointly organized by M. B. M. College Jodhpur and Institution of Engineers).
  1. Delivered 7 lectures on Design of Steel Structures at NIT Kurukshetra, during Short-Term Training Programme (STTP) organized by Institute for Steel Development & Growth (INSDAG), KOLKATA, W.B., June 15-20, 2009.
  2. Delivered the Inaugural Chief Guest Address at 3rd National Conference on Recent Trends in Concrete Composites for Structural Systems (RTCCSS-09), Erode, Tamilnadu, India, April 03, 2009.
  3. Invited lectures on “Earthquake Resistance Design of Structures:  Analysis (Training of engineers of EIL, New Delhi)
  4. Invited lectures on “Earthquake Resistance Design of Structures (Training of engineers of EIL of New Delhi)
  5. Delivered Invited Keynote lectures at MAST-07 at NIT Warangal, Dec. 15, 2007.
  6. Delivered Invited Keynote lectures at MNIT Jaipur, Dec. 22, 2007.

 

XIII:   Chairing of Conference Session and Member of Technical Panels

 

  1. Chaired a Session at 60th Congress of Indian Society for Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (ISTAM) at MNIT Jaipur, 19th December, 2015.
  2. Chaired Session#1B at UKIERI Concrete Congress held at NIT Jalandhar on November 3, 2015.
  3. Chaired Two Sessions (Session no. 2 and 4) at the 5th Asia-Pacific Young Researchers and Graduates Symposium (YRGS) held at MNIT Jaipur, October 15-16, 2013.
  4.  Chaired the last Session of International Conference (FIBCON2012) on “Fiber Reinforced Concrete-Global Developments,” at Nagpur, Maharashtra, India, February13-14, 2012.
  5. Chaired a Seminar Session on “Rehabilitation and Retrofitting for Sustainable Structures” at Institution of Engineers Building at Jodhpur, Rajasthan, August 19, 2011.
  6. Member of a Technical Panel Discussion on “Rehabilitation and Retrofitting for Sustainable Structures” at Institution of Engineers Building at Jodhpur, Rajasthan, August 20, 2011.
  7.  Chaired a Panel Discussion on “Concrete for Sustainable Infrastructure” at GNDEC, Punjab, Ludhiana at UKIERI Research Seminar held on 17th Feb., 2010.
  8.  Chaired a conference session (MAST-07) at NIT Warangal, Dec. 15, 2007.
  9.  Member of a technical panel for deciding the changes in the Civil Engineering Course Curriculum at NIT Warangal, Dec. 15, 2007.

 

XIV:    Seminar/Conference Organized

  1. Organized Inaugural Lecture for SEI Graduate Student Chapter on 8th October 2022 on topic “Opportunities & challenges in Structural Engineering Profession - A Practitioner's Viewpoint,” by Mr. Manoj Mittal, President of Indian Association of Structural Engineers.
  2. Organized 5-day training programme for ONGC Engineers during April 25-29, 2022 at BITS Pilani.
  3. Organized US2020 Partnership Workshop on FRP Materials and Sustainable Structures, March 04, 2022.
  4. Organized Workshop on “Fire-Resistance Guidelines for Hybrid Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Structural Components,” IIT Delhi Committee Room on 18th October, 2021, supported by Partnership 2020:S.-India Higher Education Cooperation, a Collaborative Initiative between U.S. Department of State and University of Nebraska at Omaha, USA.
  5. Organized Virtual Workshop on “Bio-Based Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites for Civil Engineering Infrastructure”, July 29, 2021, supported by Partnership 2020:S.-India Higher Education Cooperation, a Collaborative Initiative between U.S. Department of State and University of Nebraska at Omaha, USA.
  6. Organized 5-day AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) workshop on Faculty Development Program during July 25-29, 2021 sponsored by AICTE New Delhi.
  7. Organized two DRDO-BITS Pilani online workshop for DRDO Scientists and BITS Pilani faculty members for Research Interactions on 20th March and 24th April, 2021.
  8. Organized International Webinar on “Smart Cities: Beyond the Pandemics” during July 10-11, 2020 at BITS Pilani.
  9. Organized 2nd International Conference on Advances in Concrete, Structures, and Geotechnical Engineering (ACSGE 2018) at BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus during Feb. 26-28, 2018. (Role: Organizing Chairman)
  10. Organized UKIERI Concrete Congress at NIT Jalandhar during March 5-8, 2013 (Role: Editor of Congress Souvenir and UKIERI Indian Team Lead Partner)
  11. Organized UKIERI Concrete Congress at IIT Delhi, March 2011 (Role: Organizing Committee Member and UKIERI Indian Team Lead Partner)
  12. Organized a National Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring and Rehabilitation during September 19-20, 2012 at BITS Pilani (Role: Coordinator)
  13. Organized an International Conference on Advances in Concrete, Structural, and Geotechnical Engineering at BITS Pilani during October 25-27, 2009. (Role: Organizing Chairman)
  14. Organized Inaugural Network Concrete Seminar at The Metropolitan Hotel, New Delhi, Feb. 28, 2008. (Role: Chairman, Organizing Committee)
  15. Organized UKIERI-Research Workshop and Network Concrete Meetings at BITS Pilani, Feb. 16-18, 2009. (Role: Chairman, Organizing Committee)

 

XV:  External Examiner of Ph.D/M.Tech/M.E. Thesis

  1. Examined Master thesis entitled “Condition Assessment of In-Situ Concrete and Evaluation of Seismic Margin for Aging Reinforced Concrete Residential Buildings in Mumbai”, Candidate Name: Arun, Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), Mumbai, dated, July 17, 2022 (online mode).
  2. Examine M. Tech Thesis entitled “CONCRETE CYLINDERS CONFINED WITH NATURAL FRP: AN EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF UNIFIED CONSTITUTIVE RELATIONSHIPS,” Candidate: ASIF ALI KHAN (2020CES2381), Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, June 07, 2022.
  3. Examined PhD thesis entitled “Studies on Mechanical and Durability Properties of Concrete with Secondary and Ternary Cement Blends,” by Vinay Mohan Agrawal, Civil Engineering Department, Goa College of Engineering, Goa, 16th May, 2022.
  4. Examined PhD thesis entitled “Experimental and Finite Element Studies Towards Characterization of BFRP Bars for Prestressing Applications,” by Mr. Prashant Motwani, Civil Engineering Department, IIT Bombay, June 18, 2021.
  5. Examined PhD Thesis entitled “Strengthening of shear Deficient Reinforced Concrete Beams using Polymer Modified Ferrocement (PMF),” by Rajinder Ghai (Registration No. 951002004), Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, Punjab, India. (Report sent on August 28, 2019) by e-mail.
  6. Examined PhD Thesis entitled “A Frequency Domain Based Technique for Condition Monitoring of Structures using Limited Randomly Measured Dynamic Responses,” by Jafar Sadak Ali, 2019.
  7. Examined PhD Thesis entitled “Studies on Torsional Behaviour of Recycled Aggregate Based Steel Fiber Reinforced Self Compacting Concrete,” by KJN Sai Nitesh (Roll No. 714004), NIT Warangal, April 2019.
  8. Examined PhD Thesis entitled “Experimental Study on the Effect of Slenderness on Circular and Non-Circular Columns Strengthened using CFRP Composites, “by Giridhar N. Narule (Roll No. 129010011), Structural Engineering Department, Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute, 2019.
  9. Examined PhD Thesis entitled “Use of Sugarcane Bagasse Ash Waste for Sustainable Development of Cementitious System,” submitted by Mulay Sachin Balkrishna (D12AM002) at SVNIT Surat. Report Sent on March 16, 2018 by e-mail and by Post on March 19, 2018.
  10. Examined PhD thesis of Mr. Manoj, “Design and Development of Concrete using Municipal Solid Waste Ash,” Civil Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, December 2016.
  11. Examined in Detail the Ph.D. Thesis of Mr. G. Muthukumar, "Influence of Openings on the Structural Response of RC Shear Walled Structures, 2015.
  12. Reviewed and Examined the Ph.D. Thesis of Mr. Sanjay Kumar, “Behavior of Reinforced Soils and Their Influence on Frames and Footings,” MNIT Jaipur, November 2011.
  13. Reviewed and Examined the Ph.D. Thesis of Manish Kewal Ramani, “Impact on Compressive Strength of Concrete Cured using Colored Polythene Sheets,” BITS Pilani, April, 2007.
  14. Reviewed and Examined the Ph. D. Thesis of Mr. Jashvant Kumar Devabhai Rathod, “Study of Behaviour of Smart Engineered Cementitious Composites Using Fibers and Fly Ash,” The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat, July 2009.

 

  1. Examined PhD Thesis entitled “Use of Sugarcane Bagasse Ash Waste for Sustainable Development of Cementitious System,” submitted by Mulay Sachin Balkrishna (D12AM002) at SVNIT Surat. Report Sent on March 16, 2018 by e-mail and by Post on March 19, 2018.

Conducted Viva-Voce examination on May 10, 2018

  1. Examined Master of Technology Thesis entitled “Effect of Column Stiffness and Orientation on Seismic Behaviour of Buildings with Vertical Irregularities,” submitted by Ankit Batra (Roll No. 211024), NIT Kurukshetra, September 08,2013.
  2. Examined a Dissertation Report entitled” Study on Shear Strength Characteristics of Remoulded Residual Soil,” submitted by Jagdish Prasad Sharma (2008/PST/125), MNIT Jaipur, September 2011.
  3. Examined Master of Technology Thesis of Miss Isha, (Roll # 208124), Department of Civil Engineering, NIT, Kurukshetra, October, 2010.
  4. Examined Master of Technology Thesis of Mr. S. Poorna Kumar (Roll# 208132), Department of Civil Engineering, NIT, Kurukshetra, October 2010.
  5. Reviewed and Examined the Ph. D. Thesis of Mr. Jashvant Kumar Devabhai Rathod, “Study of Behaviour of Smart Engineered Cementitious Composites Using Fibers and Fly Ash,” The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat, July 2009.
  6. Reviewed and Examined the Ph.D. Thesis of Manish Kewal Ramani, “Impact on Compressive Strength of Concrete Cured using Colored Polythene Sheets,” BITS Pilani, April, 2007.
  7. Examined Master of Technology Thesis of Mr. Shuchidra Silayach (ID # 2007PST102), Department of Structural Engineering, MNIT Jaipur, Jaipur, July 20, 2009.
  8. Examined Master of Technology Thesis of Mr. Patel Kashyapkumar Arvindbhai (ID # 2007PST103), Department of Structural Engineering, MNIT Jaipur, Jaipur, July 20, 2009.
  9. Examined Master of Technology Thesis of Mr. S. Varadharajan (ID # 207122), Department of Civil Engineering, NIT, Kurukshetra, 2010.

 

XVI:  Review of Research Project Proposals for Sponsored Projects and Papers submitted to Conference etc (Ref. EDD, BITS Pilani)

 

  • Reviewed an Additional Competitive Research Grant proposal entitled” A feasibility Study on Development of Fire Resistant Geopolymer Composites,” submitted by Dr. Mukund Lahoti, Review was completed on October 09, 2019.
  • Reviewed a Seed Grant proposal entitled” Postbuckling Analysis of CNT-Reinforced Composite Plates under Different Types of In-plane Mechanical Loads,” submitted by Dr. Rajesh Kumar and Dr. S. N. Patel, (Review Completed on June 13, 2018).
  • Reviewed a technical paper entitled “A theory on the performance of reinforced concrete elements,” MS#COMA-D-18-00019, Construction Materials, May 31, 2018
  • Reviewed (on December 15, 2017) a paper entitled “Nonlinear Dynamic Response of Laminated Composite Stiffened Plates,” authored by Dr. Shuvendu Patel for ICCMS-2017(International Conference on Composite Materials and Structures), 27-29 December, 2017.
  • Reviewed (December 2017) a Project Proposal entitled” Investigating on the Use of Feces for Geopolymer Concrete,” submitted by Vishakha Sakhare (PSRN#3424), BITS Pilani.
  • Reviewed (on 23/11/2017) paper entitled “Free Vibration and Dynamic Response Study of Laminated Composite Plate with Carbon Nanotube Reinforcement,” authored by Dr. S. N. Patel, for 13th International Conference on Vibration Problems, Nov. 29-Dec. 02, 2017 at IIT Guwahati.
  • Reviewed (on 23/11/2017) paper entitled “Applicability of SASW Method for Subsurface Structural Evaluation of Layered Asphalt Pavement,”,” authored by Dr. Amit Goel, for NDE 2017, Chennai Trade Centre, IIT Madras during 14-16 December, 2017.
  • Reviewed International Conference paper entitled” Evaluation of Use of Bottom Ash Cement Masonry and Concrete Regarding their Mechanical Properties,” authored by Rajiv Gupta et al, The European Advance Material Congress (EAMC 2017), 22-24 August 2017, Sweden. (Dated 19/8/2017).
  • Reviewed DST Research Proposal of Dr. Dipendu Bhunia entitled “Development of Earthquake Resistant Structures using Sustainable Materials,” December 15, 2016.
  • Reviewed DST Research Proposal of Dr. G. Muthu Kumar entitled “Experimental Study of RC frame structure under lateral loading,” for possible funding.
  • Reviewed a Research Proposal entitled” Recycling of Marble Slurry for Environmental Improvement,” by Anshuman et al., BITS Pilani, December 23, 2015.
  • Reviewed a Research Project Proposal entitled “Recycling of Marble Slurry for Environmental Improvement, “submitted by Anshuman and Rajiv Gupta, Civil Engineering Department, BITS Pilani, October 2013.
  • Reviewed a Research Project Proposal entitled “Dynamic Buckling Response of Composite Structures,” submitted by Shuvendu Narayan Patel, Civil Engineering Department, BITS Pilani, September 2013.
  • Reviewed a Technical Paper entitled “Nonlinear Bending Analysis of Laminated Composite Stiffened Plates,” International World Congress on Advances in Structural Engineering and Mechanics (ASEM13), Korea, 2013, assigned by Dean, EDD dated 27/7/2013.
  • Reviewed Project proposal entitled “Effect of Bentonite on Permeability of Pilani Sand,” submitted by Kamalesh Kumar for possible funding from Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi, January 16, 2013 (Ref. EDD Letter dated January 16, 2013).
  • Reviewed Research paper of Dr. Kamalesh Kumar, submitted to 2nd International Symposium on Constitutive Modelling of Geomaterials: Advances & Applications. Strengthening of Local Soil (Ref. EDD letter dated 18/8/2012), Civil Engg, Dept., BITS, Pilani Campus.
  • Reviewed Project proposal entitled “Analytical Investigation on Structural Behavior of Skew-Curved Concrete Box-Girder Bridges,” submitted by Manoj Kumar for possible funding from Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi, August 2012 (Ref. EDD Letter dated July 29, 2012).
  • Reviewed Project proposal entitled “A Study on Minimization of Sludge during Treatment of Electroplating Effluent and Its Utilization,” submitted by Anupam Singhal and Rajiv Gupta for possible funding from Ministry of Environment and Forest, New Delhi, March 2012 (Ref. EDD Letter dated March, 23, 2012).
  • Reviewed Project Proposal of Dr. Kamalesh Kumar, entitled “Strengthening of Local Soil Using Admixture,” (Ref. EDD letter dated 12/10/2011), Civil Engg. Dept., BITS, Pilani Campus.
  • Reviewed a Technical paper entitled “Thermal Performance of a Hollow Roof: An Experimental Study (Author: Unknown) submitted to World Renewable Energy Congress-Indonesia, 16-20 October, 2011, Bali (Ref. EDD letter dated 29/9/2011).
  • Reviewed Project Proposal of Dr. Pradipto Chakraborrty entitled “Microzonation of Jaipur City Based on Shear Wave Velocity" for possible funding from DST, New Delhi, 2011.
  • Reviewed Project proposal of Anupam Singhal and Rajiv Gupta for possible funding from DST, New Delhi, 2010.
  • Reviewed a technical paper on “Experimental Investigations and Parametric Optimization of Curing of Unsaturated Polyester Resin,” authored by Sachin D. Waigaonkar, B.J.C Babu, and Amit Rajput, BITS Pilani –K.K. Birla Goa Campus, Dec. 2010.
  • Reviewed a Technical Paper for International Conference on Civil Engineering & Building Materials (to be held at Kumnming, China) entitled, “Polyster Fibers in The Concrete: An Experimental Investigation,” assigned by Dean, EDD dated 9/2/2011.

 

 

 

XVII:  Review of Practice School Reports

 

  1. Reviewed PS-II Report of Harshil Khimesara (2009A2PS517P), January 2014.
  2. Reviewed PS-II Report of Aditya Kamireddipalli (2009A2PS437P), January 2014.
  3. Reviewed PS-II Report of Adarsh Mishra (2009A2PS374P), January 2014.
  4. Reviewed two PS-II report of Madhurima Bhatta Charya and Apoorva, October 2013.
  5. C. Rajeshwari (2010H143033P), “Design of Industrial Steel Structures by Limit State Method,” Thesis Report, Park Street, Kolkata (PS-II Center of BITS Pilani, June 2012.
  6. Prateek Jindal (2008A2PS302P), “Nonlinear System Identification in SHM using Kernel PCA and FDA,” Thesis Report, Structural Engineering Research Centre (SERC) Chennai, (PS-II station of BITS Pilani), June 2012.
  7. Likhith Reddy Asani (2007 B5A2653P), “Impedance Based Damage Detection Using Smart PZT Patches,” Thesis Report, Structural Engineering Research Centre (SERC) Chennai (PS-II Station of BITS Pilani), June 2012.

 

XVIII: Review of SERB-DST Project Proposal

 

(1) Reviewed SERB-DST Project Proposal entitled “Design and Fabrication of Carbon Nanotube Modified Fiber/Metal Laminate Armor Plate with Graded Interphase”, Under the Scheme of IMPRINT-IIC.2 (Consortium) submitted by Dr. Prabhat K. Agnihotri, IIT Ropar

 

(2)) Reviewed SERB-DST Project Proposal entitled “Development of New Generation, Ultra-light weight Composite for Ballistic Applications and Its Technology for manufacturing and Recycling, Under the Scheme of IMPRINT-IIC.2 (Consortium) submitted by Dr. Samuel GL, IIT Chennai

 

 

 

Details of References:

 

S.

No.

Name of the Referee

Post Held by Referee

Email

Phone No.

Mobile

 

1.

Prof. C.V.R. Murty

Professor

IIT Madras

cvrm@iitm.ac.in

044-22574302

9499964486

 

2.

Prof. Vasant Matsagar

Dogra Chair Professor at IIT Delhi

matsagar@civil.iitd.ac.in

9868181807

973195338

 

3.

Prof. Tarun Kant

Emeritus Professor at IIT Bombay

tkant@civil.iitb.ac.in

-

9969164646

 

4.

Prof. Sandeep Chaudhary

Professor of IIT Indore

schaudhary@iiti.ac.in

-

9549654195

 

5.

Prof. Vekatesh P. Kodur

Distinguished Professor, Michigan State University, USA

kodur@egr.msu.edu

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+1-(517)-648-5698