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Name:	Dr.K.Arunachalam






EmailID:	karcivil@tce.edu

Educational Qualification:

DEGREE	BRANCH	INSTITUTE	YEAR
B.E.	Civil Engineering	Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai.15	1982
M.E	Structural Engineering	Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai.15	1985
Ph.D.	Civil Engineering	Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai.15	2007

Publications:

Journals:

M.Vigneshwari,K.Arunachalam,Experimental Study on Ultra High Strength Concrete Containing Mineral Admixtures under different curing conditions,International Journal of Civil and Structural Engineering, ISSN 0976 – 4399,Volume 2, Issue No 1, 2011, pg no: 33 to 42
K.Arunachalam, P.Sabapathi,Experimental investigation on the behaviour of Normal and High Strength Concrete compression members,Journal New Building Materials and Construction World ,Nov. 2006 pp 216 to 220
K.Arunachalam, P.Sabapathi,Experimental study on High Strength Concrete slender circular columns,Journal Construction Journal of India,August 2006
K.Arunachalam, P.Sabapathi,Behaviour of confined High Strength Concrete short square columns,Journal Master Builder,Vol. 8 No.2 Feb-March 2006

Conferences:

M.Vigneshwari,K.Arunachalam,Experimental Investigation on Ultra High Strength Concrete containing mineral admixtures under different curing conditions,AICE 2011, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi,National Conference on Advances and Innovations in Civil Engineering
M.Vigneshwari,K.Arunachalam,Experimental Investigation on Ultra High Strength Concrete containing mineral admixtures,RACE 2011, K.L.N College of Information Technology, Pottpalayam,Recent Advancements in Civil Engineering
M.Vigneshwari,K.Arunachalam,Experimental Investigation on Ultra High Strength Concrete,’ National Conference on “Emerging Trends in Civil Engineering” – NCONET 2011,Kalasalingam University, Krishnankoil , 11th March 2011.
K.Arunachalam,Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis of a typical RC Beam-Column joint Subassembly under Reverse Cyclic Loading,,Innovations in Building Materials, Structural Designs and Construction Practices (IBMSDCP-08), Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathiyamangalam,April2008
K.Arunachalam,Protection of concrete against carbonation,,Innovations in Civil Engineering – ICE’08 Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology, Karaikudi,April2008
K.Arunachalam,Flexural Modeling of RC Beams with FRP rebars ,,Recent Theories, Techniques and Design in Structural Engineering (RTTDSE-07), Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathiyamangalam,April 2007
K.Arunachalam,Effects of corrosion on pre-stressing steel in beams,,Recent Theories, Techniques and Design in Structural Engineering (RTTDSE-07), Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathiyamangalam,April 2007
K.Arunachalam,Flexural modeling of RC beams with FRP rebars,,Recent Theories, Techniques and Design in Structural Engineering (RTTDSE-07), Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathiyamangalam,April 2007
K.Arunachalam,Effect of concrete degradation on pre-tensioned flexural member,,Recent Trends in Concrete Composites for Structural Systems, Kongu Engineering College, Erode,March 2007
K.Arunachalam,Corrosion MonitoringTechniques and Effects of corrosion on pre-stressing steel in beams,,National conference on emerging Trends in Technology(NCET 07),Kalasalingam University,March 2007
K.Arunachalam,Concrete degradation and its effects on pretensioned flexural beam,,National conference on emerging Trends in Technology(NCET 07),Kalasalingam University,March 2007
K.Arunachalam,Flexural behaviour of RC Beams with FRP rebars ,,Recent Trends in Concrete Composites for Structural Systems, Kongu Engineering College, Erode,March 2007
K.Arunachalam,Concrete degradation and its effects on beam ,,Focusing on Advances in Civil Engineering (FACE), TKM College of Engineering, Kollam, Kerala,February 2007
K.Arunachalam,Experimental investigation on the behaviour of High Strength Concrete,,National Conference on Concrete Technology for the Future (NCCTF-2006), Kongu Engg. College, Erode ,April 2006
K.Arunachalam,Experimental study on Normal and High Strength Concrete with polyester fibres,,National Conference on Frontline Areas of Civil Engineering ,NCFACE-2006, V.L.B.Janakiammal College of Engg. & Tech. Coimbatore ,April 2006
K.Arunachalam,Investigation on High Performance Fly ash Concrete,,National Conference on Recent Advances and Innovations in Structural Engineering-RAISE, PSNA College of Engineering & Technology, Dindigul,March 2006
K.Arunachalam,High Performance Fly ash Concrete in aggressive environment,,National Conference on Environmental Solutions for Sustainable Development, A.C.College of Engg. & Tech, Karaikudi,February 2006
K.Arunachalam,Experimental study on High Strength Concrete slender circular columns(Helical),,National Conference on Recent developments in Structural Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal ,August 2005
K.Arunachalam,Study on NSC and HSC with Recron 3S fibres,,International Conference on Advances in Concrete Composites and Structures, SERC, Chennai,January 2005
K.Arunachalam,Comparative study on the characteristics of NSC and HSC with respect to ageing,,National Conference on New Perspective and Paradigm in Materials and Construction of Civil Engineering systems, CIT, Coimbatore,January 2005
K.Arunachalam,Behaviour of confined HSC short square columns,,National Conference on Recent Developments in Materials and Structures, NIT, Calicut,December 2004
K.Arunachalam,Experimental study on HSC slender square columns,International Conference on World of Innovations in Structural Engineering, ACCE (I), HydredabadInternational Conference on World of Innovations in Structural Engineering, ACCE (I), Hydredabad,December 2004
K.Arunachalam,Experimental investigation on the behaviour of NSC and HSC compression members,,National Conference on Recent Developments in Materials and Structures, NIT, Calicut,December 2004
K.Arunachalam,High Performance Fly ash Concrete in normal and aggressive environment,,International Conference on Our World of Concrete and Structures, Singapore,August 2004
K.Arunachalam,Experimental investigation on the behaviour of slender HSC column,,National Conference on Recent Advance in Civil Engineering, Cochin University, Kochi,March 2004
K.Arunachalam,HSC long columns with individual lateral ties ,,National Conference on Materials and Structures, REC, Warangal,Jan 2004
K.Arunachalam,Experimental investigation on HVFA concrete in aggressive environment,,International Conference on FRC,HPC and Smart Materials, ICFRC, SERC, Chennai,Jan 2004
K.Arunachalam,HPC with mineral admixtures in aggressive environment,,National Conference on Materials and Structures, REC, Warangal,Jan 2004
K.Arunachalam,Experimental study on triangular columns with steel fibers,,National Conference on Materials and Structures, REC, Warangal,Jan 2004
K.Arunachalam,Cost effectiveness of multi storiey structural floor systems ,,National Seminar on Futuristic in Concrete and Construction Engineering, SRM Engineering College, Chennai,December 2003
K.Arunachalam,Behaviour of High Performance Silica Fume Concrete in aggressive environment,,National Seminar on Concrete Technology and Concrete Structures for the Future, Annamalai University, Chidambaram,,December 2003
K.Arunachalam,Experimental study on the behaviour HSC compression members,,All India Workshop on Innovations in Construction and Maintenance of Bridges,ICI, Allahabad,December 2003
K.Arunachalam,Experimental investigation on High Performance Silica Fume Concrete,,National Seminar on Futuristic in Concrete and Construction Engineering, SRM Engineering College, Chennai,December 2003
K.Arunachalam,Experimental study on confined triangular columns,,National Seminar on Concrete Technology and Concrete Structures for the Future, Annamalai University, Chidambaram,December 2003,
K.Arunachalam,Behaviour of HSC under uniaxial compression ,,National Conference on Recent Trends in Concrete Technology, KIT, Coimbatore ,May 1999
K.Arunachalam,Experimental study on the behaviour of HSC with respect to ageing,,National Conference on Advances in Materials of Construction and Construction Methods, ,Aug 1997
K.Arunachalam,Experimental study on HSC slender square columns,,International Conference on World of Innovations in Structural Engineering, ACCE (I), Hyderabad,

TITLE	SPONSORING AGENCY	RESPONSIBILITY	AMOUNT
FIST 2005	DST, New Delhi	Rs. 30 Lakhs	Co-ordinator
MODROB	AICTE, New Delhi.	Rs. 10 Lakhs	Chief Co-ordinator
MODROB	AICTE, New Delhi.	Rs.7 Lakhs	Principal Co-ordinator
RPS	AICTE, New Delhi.	Rs. 13.5 Lakhs	Co-Principal Investigator
Water Quality Monitoring	TNPCB	Rs. 5 Lakhs	Principal Investigator

Consultancy:

NAME OF INDUSTRY	DETAILS	PERIOD
Various State and Central Govt. Agencies& Private Organisations	Concrete mix Design, Structural Design and load test	-

Seminar,Conference,Workshop Attended:

Environmental Impact Assessment-Guidelines and Procedures,,IITM,Chennai,,19-07-10 to24-07-10
Sustaining Quality in Technical Education,TCE & NITTTR,Chennai ,,26-02-10
Executive Development Programme on Improving Construction Productivity,,CIDC,New Delhi at L&T Chennai,,26-08-09&27-08-09
Workshop on Environmental Management,,NITTTR,Chennai,,26.06.09
Developing Leadership Skills,,IUCEE &Infosys Technologies,Mysore,,17-7-08&18-08-08
Indo French Workshop on Water and Waste Water Treatment and Management,IITM,Chennai&INSA Lyon,France,04-02-08 to 06-02-08-08
Mentoring of Engineering Teachers under INAE Programme,,IITM,Chennai&INAE,New Delhi,,15-05-08 to 14-07-08
Seismic Retrofit of Buildings,,IITM,Chennai&,12-07-2008
Durability and its implications in RCC Design,,IITM,Chennai& RILEM,,03-01-08 to 08-01-08
Structural Engineers World Congress,Association of Consulting Civil Engineers(India),Bangalore,,02-11-07 to 07-11-07
Strategies for Sustainable Environment,,IITMadras,Chennai,26-09-07&27-09-07
Vulnerability Assessment and Retrofitting,,IIT, Roorkee ,31.07.2007 to 05.08.2007
Non – Destructive Testing and Evaluation of Concrete Structures,,Structural Engineering Research Centre, Chennai,17.01.2007 to 19.01.2007
Green Buildings,,Confederation of Indian Industries, Bangalore,,13.10.2006 & 14.10.2006
Hand made floor tiles – enhancing Athangudi Brand ,Dhan Foundation, Athangudi,31.07.2006
Tsunami effects and mitigation measures,IITMadras, Chennai.,26.12.2005
Application of Trenchless Technology for infrastructure development,ACCE(I) Madurai and Dept. of Civil Engg. TCE.,08.10.2005
Cost reduction through waste reduction,Confederation of Indian Industry, Madurai Centre.,08.07.2005
Interlinking of Rivers,Ministry of Water Resources, Central Water Commission and National Water Development Agency, Madurai,11.02.2005
World of Innovation in Structural Engineering,,ACCE (I), Hyderabad,,December 2004
Green Building Concepts,ACCE (I), Madurai ,June 2004
Renewable energy and energy conservation, ,Thiagarajar College of Engineering,Madurai-15, ,Dec 2003
Patent awareness,,Thiagarajar College of Engineering,Madurai-15,,June 2002
Corrosion, causes and control,ACCE (I), Madurai ,2002
Green Building Concept ,,CII, Hyderabad ,,September 2001
Repairs and rehabilitation of structures,,Anna university, Chennai,,29-10-99 and 30-10-1999
Ground water potential evaluation techniques,,Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai-15,,23-03-99 to 29-03-99
Durability of marine structures,,I.I.T., Chennai ,,15-02-1999
Recent advances in Civil,,S.V.U College of Engineering, Tirupati,,21-12-96 to 23-12-96
Vastu shastra,,Institution of Engineers,Madurai.,28-09-96
Recent advances in concrete,,National Institute of Engineering, Mysore,,01-08-96 and 02-08-96
Cost reduction in construction ,,Association of Consulting Civil engineers, Chennai,,March 1995
Analysis and design of foundation for static and dynamic loads,,IIT, Chennai,,17-11-91 to 30-11 91
Earthquake resistant design of structures ,,University Visvesvaraya College of Engg., Banglore.,03-06-91 to 17-06-91
Analysis and design of off shore structures, ,R.E.C., Calicut.,,20-05-91 to 31-05-91
Application of Bio Technology, ,R.E.C., Trichy,,18-11-90 to 02-12-90
Analysis and design of transmission line towers,,Anna University, Chennai.,21-05-90 to 03-06-90
Low cost sanitation,,Institute of Public health,,17-07-85 to 27-07-85
World of Innovation in Structural Engineering,,ACCE (I), Hyderabad,,

Seminar,Conference,Workshop Organised:

International workshop and conference on Renewable energy and climate change, exploring Oppurtunities for sustainable development(IWCRECC ‘ 12),Maqdorai Kamaraj University and Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai-15,Co-Organising Secretary jointly with MKU,Madurai
TN-IAMWARM-Project Environmental Awareness Programme,Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai-15,Jointly with PWD
Workshop on Safe Construction practices,Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai-15,Co-ordinator Along with Corporation of Madurai
Technical Quiz Programming for Civil Engineering Students,Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai-15,Co-ordinator Along with UltraTech Cements
Workshop on geotechnical Investigation and Foundation System,Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai-15,Co-ordinator Along with Indian geotechnical Society Chennai Chapter
Sustaining Quality in Technical Education,Hotel Sangam,Madurai,26-02-10
National Conference on Corrosion Assessment And its Control,,Thiagarajar College of Engineering,,21.12.09&22.12.09
Workshop on Wealth from Waste-A Sustainable Approach,,Madurai Symposium Tamukam Grounds,,15-09-09
Workshop on Approaches for Quality Technical Teachers Education,Thiagarajar College of Engineering,,29-08-09
Workshop On Opportunities In Steel Structures In India,Thiagarajar College Of Engineering, Madurai-15,29.12.08
Workshop On Pollution Of Tamilandu Rivers,Thiagarajar College Of Engineering, Madurai-15,08.08.08
Workshop On Sustainable Environment,Thiagarajar College Of Engineering, Madurai-15,14-03-2008
National Conference On Earthquake Engineering,Thiagarajar College Of Engineering, Madurai-15,18-12-07 , 19-12-07
Recent Developments In Concrete Technology,Thiagarajar College Of Engineering, Madurai-15,29-11-07
Shelter For All – Exhibition,Hotel Fortune Pandiyan, Madurai,March 2007
Mix Design Programme ,Thiagarajar College Of Engineering, Madurai-15.,February 2007
Mix Design Programme ,Thiagarajar College Of Engineering, Madurai-15,February 2007
Evolving Housing Model For Tsunami Affected Areas,Thiagarajar College Of Engineering, Madurai-15.,March 2006
Earthquake Resistant Buildings,Thiagarajar College Of Engineering, Madurai-15.,September 2005
Trenchless Technology ,Thiagarajar College Of Engineering, Madurai-15.,October 2005
Open House For Field Engineers,Thiagarajar College Of Engineering, Madurai-15,July 2005
Computer Applications In Civil Engineering,Computer Applications In Civil Engineeringthiagarajar College Of Engineering, Madurai-15.,February 2005
Green Building Concepts,ACCE(I) Madurai Center,June 2004
Mix Design For Practicing Engineers,Thiagarajar College Of Engineering, Madurai-15,Nov 2002
Management For Sustainable Environment,Thiagarajar College Of Engineering, Madurai-15.,March 2002
Mix Design For Practicing Engineers,Thiagarajar College Of Engineering, Madurai-15,March 2002
Analysis And Design Of Rcc Structures,Thiagarajar College Of Engineering, Madurai-15,June 1999
Quality Control In Concrete Making Materials,Thiagarajar College Of Engineering, Madurai-15,July 1995

Lectures Delivered:

TOPIC	DELIVERED AT	PERIOD
Recent Trends in Concrete Technology	SACS M.A.V.M.M.Engineering College,Madurai	Concrete Technology
Green Materials and Construction	Builders Association of India, Madurai	Sustainable Development
Recent Advancement in Civil Engineering	K.L.N College of Information Technology	Civil Engineering
Advances and Innovations in Civil Engineering	Mepco Schlenk Engineering College	Civil Engineering
Green Building Concepts	PVP College of Technology for Women, Singarakottai	Sustainable Development
Modern Construction Methods	Builders Association of India, Madurai	Civil Engineering
Advanced Trends in Concrete Technology	Sethu Institute of Technology	Concrete Technology
Modern Construction Materials	Builders Association of India, Madurai	Materials
Career Advancement for Civil Engineering	Sri Vidya College of Engineering & Technology	Civil Engineering
Prefabricated Structures,	MGIRI Wardha@Hotel Sangam,Madurai	01.12.2009,
Geo- Polymer Concrete	Dr. Sivanthi Athithanar College of Engineering, Tiruchendur	27.02.2009
Recent Trends in Concrete Technology	Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering, Tiruchendur	Concrete Technology
High Strength Fibre Reinforced Concrete,	ACCE (I) Madurai	June 2007,
Basic Concrete Designs	Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram	Disaster Resistant House Construction
Concept of Limit State Design of concrete structures with special emphasis on durability,	ACCE (I), Tirunelveli	May 2005
Non Destructive Testing,	ACCE (I) Madurai	December 2004,
IS method of mix design	Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai-15	Concept of mix design with emphasis on economy and durability for practicing engineers
Revision of IS 456,	ACCE(I), Madurai	Sep 2002,
Concept of mix design with emphasis on durability	Thiagarajar College of Engineering,Madurai-15	Mar 2002,

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