Faculty

Dr.M.C.Sundarraja Ph.D

 mcsciv@tce.edu

149

PUBLICATIONS       

2

SPONSORED PROJECTS

28

CONSULTANCY PROJECTS

37

M.E./Ph.D. SCHOLARS

39

SEMINAR, CONFERENCE, WORKSHOP ATTENDED

 Educational Qualification

DEGREE BRANCH INSTITUTE YEAR
B.E Civil Engineering Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai 1993
M.E Structural Engineering Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai 1995
Ph.D Civil Engineering Anna University, Chennai 2008
Post Doctoral Fellowship Structural Engineering Queensland University of Technology, Australia 2008

 Experience

PERIOD NO OF YEARS DESIGNATION INSTITUTION
01-06-1993 to 30-06-1994 1 Site Engineer - Construction of Buildings M/s. Germanus Construction Corporation, Madurai.
01-05-1996 to 31-07-1997 1 Site Engineer - Building Section Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai.
01-08-1997 to 05-12-2004 7 Lecturer in Civil Engineering Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai
06-12-2004 to 31-12-2005 1 Senior grade Lecturer in Civil Engineering Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai
01-01-2006 to 04-01-2012 7 Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai
05-01-2012 to 04-01-2015 3 Associate Professor in Civil Engineering Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai
05-01-2015 to 01-01-0001 Till Date Professor in Civil Engineering Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai

 Publications

 Journals
  1. R Kavitha, M C Sundarraja, M Ram Vivekananthan, C Vinodhini, P Thiruvishnu, P Deepan (2022), "Seismic analysis and design of multilevel car parking using ETABS", https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2022.04.212, Materials Today Proceedings, Science Direct, Elsevier Publications, Available online 22 April 2022
  2. R.Kavitha, M.C.Sundarraja, P.Indhiradevi, P.Manikandan, S.Archana Vaishnavi, G.Karthikeyan, A.AbdulRahman and E.Akashb (2021), “Flexural and compressive behaviour of I steel section strengthened by stainless steel plate”, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2021.09.054, Materials Today Proceedings, Science Direct, Elsevier Publications, Available online 24 September 2021
  3. Priyadarshni M. and Sundarraja M.C., “Strengthening of semi-compact HSS tubular members using CFRP composites”, Journal of Civil Engineering and Environmental Technology, Krishi Sanskriti Publications, Volume 3, Issue 5; April-June, 2016, pp. 399-405
  4. Madhumathi. A, and Sundarraja.M.C, ‘Experimental study of passive cooling of building facade using phase change materials to increase thermal comfort in buildings in hot humid areas’, International Journal of Energy and Environment, Volume 3, Issue 5, pp.739-748, 2012. Journal homepage: www.IJEE.IEEFoundation.org; Citations: 3
  5. Sundarraja M.C, and Sivasankar S, ‘Axial behaviour of HSS tubular sections strengthened by CFRP strips – An Experimental Investigation’, Journal of Science and Engineering of Composite Materials, Volume 19, Issue 2, pp 159–168; June 2012; Impact Factor: 0.700; Citations: 4
  6. Sundarraja M.C, and Ganesh Prabhu G, ‘Experimental Study on CFST Members Strengthened by CFRP Composites under Compression’, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Elsevier Publications; Vol. 72, pp 75-83; 2012; Impact Factor: 2.938; Citations: 62
  7. Shanthi Priya R, Sundarraja M.C, Radhakrihnan S and Vijayalakshmi L, ‘Solar passive techniques in the Vernacular Buildings of coastal regions in Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu-India - A qualitative and quantitative analysis, Journal of Energy and Buildings; Elsevier Publications, Volume 49, pp 50–61, June 2012; Impact Factor: 4.867; Citations: 65
  8. Shanthi Priya, R., Sundarraja, M.C. and Radhakrishnan, S. “Comparing the thermal performance of traditional and modern building in the coastal region of nagappattinam, tamilnadu”, Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, Vol.11, No.(3), pp. 542-547, 2012; Impact factor: 0.731; Citations: 10
  9. Shanthi Priya R, Sundarraja M.C and Radhakrishnan S. ‘Evaluation of Traditional Architecture in the coastal region of Nagappattinam using Mahoney tables’ Journal of Applied Sciences Research, Vol. 8(1): 582-588, 2012; Citations: 5
  10. Shanthi Priya R, Sundarraja M.C and Radhakrishnan S, ‘Experimental study on the thermal performance of a traditional house with one-sided wind catcher during summer and winter’ Journal of Energy Efficiency, Springer Publications, November 2012, Volume 5, Issue 4, pp 483-496; Impact Factor: 1.810; Citations: 17
  11. Sundarraja M.C, and Ganesh Prabhu G, ‘Investigation on Strengthening of CFST Members under compression using CFRP Composites’ Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, SAGE Publications; Vol. 30 (15); pp 1251-1264, 2011; Impact Factor: 1.987; Citations: 19
  12. Sundarraja M.C, and Ganesh Prabhu G, ‘Finite Element Modeling of CFRP Jacketed CFST Members under Flexural Loading’ Thin Walled Structures, Elsevier Publications. 49; 1483–1491; 2011; Impact Factor: 4.033; Citations: 29
  13. Radhakrishnan S, Shanthi Priya R, Nagan S and Sundarraja M.C, ‘Climate Responsive Traditional Architecture of Chettinadu Housing in Tamilnadu, India- A Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis During Summer’ International Journal of Ventilation, Taylor and Francis, Vol.10, No.1, pp.89-97, June 2011; Impact Factor: 0.732; Citations: 6
  14. Shanthi Priya. R., Nirmal Raja, A.R., Sundarraja, M.C. and Jinu Louishidha Kitchley. “Climate sensitive Architecture of tribal vernacular settlements in hilly regions of mattupatti village, idukki district, kerala, India”, ABACUS - A Bi-Annual internationally referred Journal on Architecture, Conservation and Urban studies, Vol. 6, No. 2, pp. 1-7, Monsoon 2011.
  15. Radhakrishnan S, Shanthi Priya R and Sundarraja M.C. ‘Climate Responding Vernacular Courtyard Housing – A case study of Chettinadu Housing in Tamilnadu’, ABACUS – A Bi-Annual internationally referred Journal on Architecture, Conservation and Urban studies, Vol.5 No.1, pp 51-58, Spring 2010.
  16. Sundarraja M.C and Rajamohan S ‘Strengthening of RC beams in shear using GFRP inclined strips - An experimental study’ Construction and Building Materials, Elsevier Publications, 23/2009 pp 856–864, 2009. Impact Factor: 4.419; Citations: 137
  17. Sundarraja M.C and Rajamohan S ‘Shear strengthening of RC beams by externally bonded side GFRP strips’ Journal of New Building Materials & Construction World, pp.224-237, Oct 2008.
  18. Sundarraja M.C and Rajamohan S ‘Strengthening of RC beams in shear using composites fabrics - An experimental study’ Journal of New Building Materials & Construction World, pp.184-195, Aug 2008.
  19. Sundarraja M.C, Rajamohan S and Bhaskar D, ‘Shear strengthening of RC beams using GFRP vertical strips – An experimental study’ Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites Vol.27, No. 14/2008, pp 1477-1495, 2008. Impact Factor: 1.987; Citations: 16
  20. Sundarraja M.C and Rajamohan S ‘Flexural strengthening effect on RC beams by bonded composite fabrics’ Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Vol.27, No. 14/2008. pp 1497-1513, 2008. Impact Factor: 1.987; Citations: 16
  21. Sundarraja M.C and Rajamohan S ‘Strengthening of Compression Members with Externally Bonded Composite fabrics – An Experimental Study’ Journal of the Institution of Engineers (India), Part CV, Civil Engineering Division; Vol. 87/2007 pp.43-51, 2007; Citations: 2
  22. Ganapathy Ganesh Prabhu and M C Sundarraja (2020), “Design model for concrete-filled steel tube columns under full and local compression loads”, Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Structures and Buildings, https://doi.org/10.1680/jstbu.20.00004, Thomas Telford Ltd Publisher, Published Online: August 19, 2020, Impact Factor: 0.965
  23. S.Balasubramanian, J.Jegan and M.C.Sundarraja (2020), “ANFIS-Based Acurate Estimation of the Confinement Effect for Concrete-Filled Steel Tubular (CFST)”, International Journal of Fuzzy Systems, Springer Publications, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40815-020-00902-0, Published on 29 June 2020. Impact Factor: 4.406
  24. Sangavi G and Sundarraja M.C. (2018), “An Experimental Study on FRP Strengthened Cold Formed Steel Built-Up Channel Section”, International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) Vol. 05 Issue: 04, April 2018, pp 4306-4311. Impact Factor: 7.529
  25. Niroshkumar K, Sundarraja M.C., Karl Marx L.R. (2018), “Damage detection in fly-ash based geopolymer concrete using surface bonded Piezoelectric sensors", International Research Journal of Engineering a nd Technology (IRJET), Vol. 5 Issue 4, April 2018, pp 4290-4296. Impact Factor: 7.529
  26. G R Vijay Shankar, M C Sundarraja, Yun Yong Kim, G Ganesh Prabhu, “Using carbon-fibre-reinforced polymer to strengthen concrete-filled steel tubular columns”, Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers-Structures and Buildings, Volume 170 Issue 12, December, 2017, pp. 917-927; Impact factor: 0.965
  27. Rajesh Babu B and Sundarraja M.C, “Strengthening of square hollow structural steel (HSS) tubular sections using CFRP strips”, International Journal of Advanced Technology in Engineering and Science, April 2017, Vol. 5, Issue 4, pp 25-34; Impact factor: 5.6
  28. Balasubramanian S, Jegan J and Sundarraja M C, “Behaviour of FRP strengthened CFST slender members – An analytical investigation”, International Journal of Latest Engineering Research and Applications, Feb 2017, Vol 02, Issue 02, pp 39-44. Impact factor: 2.105
  29. Sindhuja S. and Sundarraja M.C., “FRP Strengthening of Slender CFST members under Compression”, Journal of Civil Engineering and Environmental Technology, Krishi Sanskriti Publications, Volume 3, Issue 5; April-June, 2016, pp. 430-435
  30. Balasubramanian B, Sundarraja M.C and Jegan J, “Strengthening of CFST columns by using FRP sheet under cyclic loading”, Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Vol. 10, No.77, 2015, pp 401-411.
  31. Dharani Devi.V and Sundarraja. M.C, "Axial behaviour of CHS externally bonded using CFRP strips", Integrated Journal of Engineering Research and Technology, 2015, pp. 255-263; Impact factor: 1.112
  32. Kiruthika.P, Balaubramanian.S, Sundarraja. M.C and Jegan.J, "Strengthening of concrete filled steel tubular columns using FRP composites", International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol. 4, 2015 Issue 4, pp. 2250-2259; Impact factor: 7.87; Citations: 1
  33. Ganesh Prabhu. G, Sundarraja. M.C and Kim Yun Yong, “Compressive behaviour of circular CFST columns externally reinforced using CFRP composites”, Thin-Walled Structures, Elsevier Journal Publications, Volume 87, February 2015, Pages 139–148; Impact factor: 4.033; Citations: 29
  34. Sivasankar. S, Prem Anand. M, Thilakranjith. T and Sundarraja. M.C, “Finite Element Modeling on Compressive Behaviour of HSS tubular members confined with CFRP Fabrics”, International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering, October 2014; Volume 07 No 05; pp. 890-897; Impact Factor: 0.042
  35. Madhumathi. A, Sundarraja. M.C and Shanthi Priya. R, “A comparative study of the Thermal Comfort of different building materials in Madurai”. International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering, ISSN 0974-5904, June 2014 Volume 07 No 03, pp. 1004-1018; Impact Factor 0.042
  36. Sundarraja. M.C and Shanmugavalli. B, ‘Experimental Investigation on the behaviour of CHS short columns strengthened using FRP composites under compression’, International Journal of Advanced Structures and Geotechnical Engineering, ISSN 2319-5347, Vol. 03, No. 02, April 2014. Impact Factor: 0.763; Citations: 6
  37. Madhumathi. A and Sundarraja M.C, ‘Energy efficiency in buildings in hot humid climatic regions using phase change materials as thermal mass in building envelope’, Energy and Environment Journal, Multi-Science Publishing Co Ltd, Vol 25(8), pp. 1405-1421, 2014; Citations: 8
  38. Madhumathi. A and Sundarraja M.C, ‘Understanding Climate For Sustainable Building Design –A Case Study In Warm Humid Region In India’, Journal of Applied Sciences Research, American-Eurasian Network for Scientific Information, Vol 10(2), pp. 69-87. February 2014.
  39. Sundarraja M.C and Sriram. P, ‘Investigation on Corroded HSS Tubular Members under Compression Strengthened with CFRP Composites", Archives of Civil Engineering, Vol.60(1), 2014; pp 145-159; Impact Factor: 0.521; Citations: 7
  40. Sundarraja M.C, Sriram. P and Ganesh Prabhu. G, ‘Strengthening of Hollow Square Sections under Compression Using FRP Composites", Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, Vol. 2014, Article ID 396597, 19 pages, 23rd Feb 2014, doi:10.1155/2014/396597. Impact Factor: 1.271; Citations: 26
  41. Kalingarani. K, Shanmugavalli. B and Sundarraja. M.C, ‘Axial compressive behavior of slender CFST members – Analytical investigation’, International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, ISSN 2319-8753; Volume 3, Special Issue 1, January 2014, pp. 22-25; Impact Factor: 7.87; Citations: 5
  42. Viveka. V, Shanmugavalli. B and Sundarraja. M.C, ‘Analytical Investigation on the Compressive Behaviour of CHS Tubular Columns Strengthened Using FRP Composites’, International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, ISSN 2319-8753; Volume 3, Special Issue 1, January 2014, pp. 1582-1585; Impact Factor: 7.87; Citations: 1
  43. Viveka. V, Shanmugavalli. B and Sundarraja. M.C, ‘Analytical Investigation on the Compressive Behaviour of CHS Tubular Columns Strengthened Using FRP Composites’, International Journal of Civil Engineering Research, ISSN 2278-3652; Volume 5, Number 4 (2014), pp. 345-352.
  44. Sundarraja M.C, and Ganesh Prabhu G, ‘Experimental investigation on strengthening of CFST members under flexure using CFRP fabric’ Arabian Journal of Science and Engineering, Springer Publications, February 2014, Volume 39, Issue 2, pp 659-668; Impact Factor: 1.711; Citations: 13
  45. Shanmugavalli. B and Sundarraja. M.C, ‘Behavior of CHS short columns strengthened with CFRP composites under axial compression’, IOSR Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering; Vol 2; pp.59-66; 2014; Citations: 3
  46. Ganesh Prabhu. G and Sundarraja. M.C, ‘Finite element analysis of CFST members externally strengthened by CFRP composites under flexure’, Journal of Engineering and Technology; Vol 4, Issue 1, pp.38-47; Jan-Jun 2014; Citations: 1
  47. Sundarraja M.C, Sriram. P and Ganesh Prabhu. G, ‘Performance Enhancement of Corroded Hollow Square Section (HSS) Members Strengthened With CFRP Composites under Compression", International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering, Vol. 06, No. 06(01), December 2013, pp. 1659-1666; Impact Factor: 0.042
  48. Sundarraja M.C, and Ganesh Prabhu G, ‘Flexural Behaviour of CFST members Strengthened using CFRP Composites’, Steel and Composite Structures, Technopress, Vol. 15, No. 6 (2013) 623-643; Impact Factor: 3.899; Citations: 27
  49. Ganesh Prabhu. G and Sundarraja. M.C ‘Behaviour of Concrete Filled Steel Tubular (CFST) Short Columns Externally Reinforced using CFRP Strips Composite’ Construction and Building Materials, Elsevier Publications; 47; August 2013; pp. 1362–1371; Impact Factor: 4.419; Citations: 54
  50. Sundarraja M.C, and S.Sivasankar, ‘Experimental Investigation on FRP Confined HSS Tubular Members under Compression’ Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 40, No. 3, August - September 2013; pp. 298-304; Impact Factor: 0.24; Citations: 11
  51. Sundarraja M.C, and Ganesh Prabhu G, ‘Axial Strengthening of CFST Members using CFRP Composites’ Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 40, No. 2, June - July 2013 pp. 113-120; Impact Factor: 0.24
  52. Sundarraja M.C, and Ganesh Prabhu G, ‘Performance Enhancement of CFST Members under Flexure Using CFRP Composites’ International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering; Vol. 06, No.02 (01); pp. 62-67; April 2013; Impact Factor: 0.042
  53. Sundarraja M.C, and Ganesh Prabhu G, ‘Experimental Investigation on Strengthening of CFST Columns Using CFRP Composites’ International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering; Vol. 06, No.02 (01); pp. 15-20; April 2013; Impact Factor: 0.042
  54. Sundarraja M.C, Sriram. P and Ganesh Prabhu. G, ‘Strengthening of corroded HSS tubular members using FRP fabrics-An experimental investigation’, Journal of Engineering and Technology; Vol 3, Issue 1, pp.17-22; Jan-Jun 2013.
  55. Sundarraja M.C, and Ganesh Prabhu G, ‘Behaviour of CFST members under Compression externally reinforced by CFRP Composites’ Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, Taylor and Francis Publications Volume 19, Issue 2, pages 184-195; 2013; Impact Factor: 1.372; Citations: 12
  56. Sundarraja M.C, and Sivasankar S, ‘Behaviour of CFRP Jacketed HSS Tubular Members Under Compression – An Experimental Investigation’, Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 39, No. 5, December 2012 - January 2013 pp. 574-582; Impact Factor: 0.24; Citations: 13
  57. Sivasankar.S, T. Thilakranjith, Sundarraja.M.C (2012) “Axial behaviour of CFRP Jacketed HSS tubular members- An Experimental investigation” International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering. Vol.5 No.06 (10); pp. 1729-1737; December 2012; Impact Factor: 0.042; Citations: 11
  58. Kiruthika.P and Sundarraja. M.C, "Axial behavior of FRP strengthened slender CFST members", International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT), 2015, pp. 59-67; Impact factor: 7.87
 Conferences
  1. R Kavitha, M C Sundarraja, C Vinodhini, E Dinakaran, A Aswinkumar and A Jenifer Princy (2021), “Analysis of Seismic Performance of Reinforced Concrete Framed Structure”, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, Volume 1145, International Conference on Chemical, Mechanical and Environmental Sciences (ICCMES 2021), 25th-26th March 2021, Coimbatore, India
  2. R Kavitha, M C Sundarraja, S Dhivya, N Chanthira, C Vinodhini and S Logeswaran, “Investigation on Properties of Concrete by adding Metakaolin and Kenaf Fibres”, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, Volume 1145, International Conference on Chemical, Mechanical and Environmental Sciences (ICCMES 2021), 25th-26th March 2021, Coimbatore, India
  3. Viveka. V, Shanmugavalli. B and Sundarraja. M.C, ‘Analytical Investigation on the Compressive Behaviour of CHS Tubular Columns Strengthened Using FRP Composites’, International Conference on Engineering Technology and Science, Muthayammal College of Engineering, Rasipuram, Namakkal; 10th & 11th February 2014.
  4. Sangavi G and Sundarraja M.C. (2018), “Behaviour of Cold Formed Steel Channel Section with Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer”, International Conference on Innovations in Science, Engineering and Technology for Sustainable Development (ISETSD), 30-31ST March 2018, Muthayammal Engineering College, Rasipuram.
  5. Nirosh Kumar. K and Sundarraja M.C. (2018), “Structural health monitoring of fly-ash based geopolymer concrete using piezoelectric sensors”, DST-SERB Sponsored International Conference on Innovations in Science, Engineering and Technology for Sustainable Development (ISETSD-2018) March 30, 2018, Muthayammal Engineering College, Rasipuram.
  6. Sangavi G and Sundarraja M.C. (2018), “Finite Element Modelling Study on FRP Strengthened Cold Formed Steel Section”, Eighth National Conference on Recent Trends in Computing, Communication and Technology (RECANT), P.S.R Engineering College, Sivakasi.
  7. Ramkumar M and Sundarraja M.C (2017), “Axial behavior of rehabilitated fire exposed HSS tubular members using CFRP strips”, International conference on Recent trends in Engineering, Science, Technology and Management held at Swami Vivekananda Institute of Technology, Secunderabad on 24th April 2017, Vol 1, pp.145-152.
  8. Rajesh Babu B, Sundarraja M.C (2017), “Strengthening of square hollow structural steel (HSS) tubular sections using CFRP strips”, 7th International conference on Recent trends in Engineering, Science and Management held at Genba Sopanrao Moze College of Engineering, Pune on 1st & 2nd April 2017, pp. 279-288.
  9. Priyadarshni M. and Sundarraja M.C. (2016), “Investigation on Axial Behaviour of HSS Tubular Members Strengthened using CFRP”, International Conference on Concrete Vision for Humanity (ICCVH 16), March 18, 2016, Ranganathan Engineering College, Coimbatore.
  10. Sindhuja S. and Sundarraja M.C. (2016), “Axial Behaviour of FRP Strengthened Slender CFST Members”, International Conference on Concrete Vision for Humanity (ICCVH 16), March 18, 2016, Ranganathan Engineering College, Coimbatore.
  11. Priyadarshni M. and Sundarraja M.C. (2016), “Experimental study on Axial Behaviour of HSS Tubular Members Strengthened using CFRP composites”, National Conference on Innovative Techniques and Latest Trends In Civil Engineering (ITLTCE 16), April 2, 2016, Kalasalingam University, Krishnankoil.
  12. Sindhuja S. and Sundarraja M.C. (2016), “FRP Strengthening of Slender CFST members under compression”, International Conference on Emerging Technologies in “Civil Engineering, Architecture and Environmental Engineering for Global Sustainability”(CEAEGS-2016), May 01, 2016, “Krishti Sanskriti Publications” at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
  13. Priyadarshni M. and Sundarraja M.C. (2016), “Strengthening of Semi-Compact HSS Tubular Members using CFRP Composites”, International Conference on Emerging Technologies in Civil Engineering, Architecture and Environmental Engineering for Global Sustainability (CEAEGS-2016), 1st May, 2016, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
  14. Dharani Devi.V and Sundarraja.M.C (2015), "Compressive behaviour of HSS tubular sections strengthened using FRP composites", Proceedings of National Conference on Recent Trends in Cement and Concrete Composites for Structural Systems, N.S.N College of Engineering and Technology, 24th April 2015, pp. 100-105.
  15. Kiruthika.P and Sundarraja.M.C. (2015), "Axial behaviour of FRP strengthened slender CFST columns", 2nd International Conference on Trends in Technology for Convergence", TITCON-2015, AVS Engineering College, Salem in association with Nizwa College of Technology, Oman, 10th and 11th April 2015.
  16. G. Vasudevan, S. Kothandaraman and M.C. Sundarraja, (2010) “Use of external unbonded bars for flexural retrofitting of RC beams” Proceedings of the 3rd Asian Conference on ECSTASY in Concrete, ACECON 2010.
  17. R.Udhaya Meenatchi, K.M.Basanth Babu and M.C.Sundarraja (2013) “Experimental investigation on slender CFST members strengthened under compression using FRP composites”. National Conference on Modern Trends in Civil Engineering, NCMTC’-13, Dr.Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering, Tiruchendur, 4th May 2013, pp. 08-14.
  18. N.Srilekha, K.Rohini, P.V.Ponnambala Moorthy, B.Shanmugavalli and M.C.Sundarraja, Behaviour of Double Skinned Hollow Steel Composite Columns’, Innovations in Machinery and Structures INOMAS’13, Third National Level Conference, September 2013, Vel Tech Engineering College, Chennai, 2013 pp 95-100.
  19. N.Srilekha, K.Rohini, P.V.Ponnambala Moorthy, B.Shanmugavalli and M.C.Sundarraja, “Axial Behaviour of CFDST Composite Columns”, National Conference on Emerging Trends in Civil Engineering, ICICE 2013, RajaRajeswari College of Engineering, Kumbalgodu, Bangaluru.
  20. M.C. Sundarraja, P. Sriram and G. Ganesh Prabhu, “Experimental investigation on corroded HSS tubular members strengthened using FRP composites under compression”, Seventeenth National Congress on Corrosion Control, CSIR, Karaikudi, 21-23, August 2014.
  21. V. Dharani Devi and M.C. Sundarraja, “Behaviour of CFRP strengthened HSS tubular sections – An analytical investigation”, Seventeenth National Congress on Corrosion Control, CSIR, Karaikudi, 21-23, August 2014.
  22. S. Balasubramanian, J.Jegan, P. Kiruthika and M.C. Sundarraja, “Behaviour of FRP strengthened CFST slender members - An analytical investigation”, Seventeenth National Congress on Corrosion Control, CSIR, Karaikudi, 21-23, August 2014.
  23. Thilak Ranjit.T. and Sivasankar.S. and Sundarraja.M.C., (2012), “Experimental Investigation on CFRP Strengthened HSS Tubes under compression” National Conference on Recent Trends in Civil Engineering (CONSTRUCT’12), St.Xavier’s Catholic College of Engineering, Nagerkoil, March 29-30, 2012.
  24. M.Vijayapandi, B.Shanmugavalli and M.C.Sundarraja (2013) “Behaviour of HSS members strengthened under compression using FRP composites”. National Conference on Research Congress in Civil Engineering, Government College of Technology, Coimbatore, 17th April 2013, pp. 34-35.
  25. R.Udhaya Meenatchi, K.M.Basanth Babu and M.C.Sundarraja (2013) “Behaviour of CFST members under compression-Analytical study”. National Conference on Research Congress in Civil Engineering, Government College of Technology, Coimbatore, 17th April 2013, pp. 35-36.
  26. M.Vijayapandi, B.Shanmugavalli and M.C.Sundarraja (2013) “Behaviour of HSS members strengthened under compression using FRP composites”. National Conference on Modern Trends in Civil Engineering, NCMTC’-13, Dr.Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering, Tiruchendur, 4th May 2013, pp. 01-07.
  27. Tamilvanan.T., and Sundarraja.M.C., (2008) “Strengthening of Rectangular columns using GFRP composites”, National Conference on Innovative Materials and Methodology for disaster resistant structures NCIMM ’08, Kongu Engineering College, Erode pp 294-303
  28. Tamilvanan.T., and Sundarraja.M.C., (2008) “Strengthening of compression members using GFRP composites”, National Conference on Recent Advances in Structural Engineering”, RAISE-2008, Anna University, Trichy pp 397-409
  29. Tamilvanan.T., and Sundarraja.M.C., (2008) “Strengthening of RC columns using GFRP fabrics”, National Conference on Innovations in Civil Engineering, ICE-2008, Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering & Technology, Karaikudi. Pp 150-160
  30. Nagarajan.S, Satheesh Kumar.R, Yuvarasu.A and Sundarraja.M.C., (2008) ‘Strengthening of steel elements using externally bonded GFRP fabrics’ National Conference on Advances in Steel, Concrete, Composite & Aluminium Structures NCSCC’08, Hindustan Engineering College, Chennai.
  31. Nagarajan.S, Satheesh Kumar.R, Yuvarasu.A and Sundarraja.M.C., (2008) ‘Application of glass fiber reinforced polymers for strengthening of steel elements’ National Conference on Innovative Materials and Methodology for disaster resistant structures NCIMM ’08, Kongu Engineering College, Erode.
  32. Nagarajan.S, Satheesh Kumar.R, Yuvarasu.A and Sundarraja.M.C., (2008) ‘Flexual strengthening of steel elements using FRP composites’ a National level technical symposium INTELECTIUM‘08, Vickram College of Engineering, Madurai.
  33. Divya Bhaskar and Sundarraja.M.C., (2007) ‘Shear Strengthening of RC Beams Using GFRP Vertical Strips’ National Conference on the State of Art about the Recent Theories, Techniques and Designs in Structural Engineering RTTDSE 2007 Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam pp.248-257.
  34. Kannan D Sundarraja M.C and Nagan S (2007) ‘Strengthening of RC Beams in Shear with Side Bonded GFRP inclined Strips – An Experimental Study’ National Conference on Emerging Trends in Technologies Kalasalingam University, Krishnankoil pp.33-39.
  35. Divya Bhaskar and Sundarraja.M.C., (2007) ‘Shear Strengthening of RC Beams Using GFRP Vertical Strips’ National Conference on Emerging Trends in Technologies Kalasalingam University, Krishnankoil pp.41-51.
  36. Kannan D, Sundarraja M.C and Nagan S (2007) ‘Strengthening of RC Beams in Shear with Side Bonded GFRP inclined Strips – An Experimental Study’ National Seminar on Modern Trends in Structural Design and Construction Practices Anna University, Chennai pp.259-269.
  37. Divya Bhaskar and Sundarraja.M.C., (2007) ‘Shear Strengthening of RC Beams Using GFRP Vertical Strips’ National Seminar on Modern Trends in Structural Design and Construction Practices Anna University, Chennai pp.15-25.
  38. Kannan D, Sundarraja M.C and Nagan S (2007) ‘Strengthening of RC Beams in Shear with Externally Bonded Side GFRP inclined Strips – An Experimental Study’ National Conference on Recent Trends in Concrete Composites for Structural Systems RTCCSS 2007 Kongu Engineering College, Erode pp.237-243.
  39. Divya Bhaskar and Sundarraja.M.C., (2007) ‘Shear Strengthening of RC Beams Using GFRP Laminates – An Experimental Study’ National Conference on Recent Trends in Concrete Composites for Structural Systems RTCCSS 2007 Kongu Engineering College, Erode pp.189-201.
  40. Divya Bhaskar and Sundarraja.M.C., (2007) ‘Strengthening of RC Beams in Shear Using GFRP Vertical Strips – An Experimental Study’ National Conference on Recent Trends in Concrete Composites for Structural Systems RTCCSS 2007 Kongu Engineering College, Erode pp.140-148.
  41. Shajil N and Sundarraja.M.C., (2006) ‘Shear Strengthening of RC Beams by Externally Bonded Side GFRP Strips’ National Conference on Frontline Areas of Civil Engineering NCFACE 2006 V.L.B. Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore.
  42. Shajil N and Sundarraja.M.C., (2006) ‘Experimental Investigation on Strengthening of RC Beams in Shear Externally Bonded With GFRP Strips’ National conference on Recent Advances and Innovations in Structural Engineering RAISE 2006 PSNA College of Engineering & Technology, Dindigul pp.37-47.
  43. Shajil N and Sundarraja.M.C., (2006) ‘Shear Strengthening of RC Beams by Externally Bonded Side GFRP (inclined & vertical) Strips’ National conference on Innovative Technologies in Civil Engineering ITCE 2006 Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore pp.412-425.
  44. Prabhu, G.G., Sundarraja, M.C., Bang, J.W., and Kim, Y.Y., “Compressive Behavior of Concrete Filled Steel Tube Confined with FRP Strips”, in proceedings of International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences (ICCES '14), Changwon, Jun. 12~17, 2014.
  45. K.Kalingarani, B.Shanmugavalli and M.C.Sundarraja (2014) “Experimental Investigation on CFST Slender Columns Strengthened Using CFRP Fabrics under Compression”- International Conference, INACES, CIT, Coimbatore, April 28-30, 2014.
  46. K.Kalingarani, B.Shanmugavalli and M.C.Sundarraja (2014) “Analytical Evaluation of Axial load Capacity of Concrete-filled steel tubular Columns”- International Conference, ACECIM’14, SRM University, Chennai, March 13-14, 2014.
  47. V.Viveka, B.Shanmugavalli and M.C.Sundarraja (2014) “Effect of Strip Ratio on Compressive Strength of CFRP Strip Wrapped CHS Short Columns”, International conference on INACES’ 14, CIT, Coimbatore, March 28-30, 2014.
  48. V.Viveka, B.Shanmugavalli and M.C.Sundarraja (2014)“Evaluation of Axial Compressive Strength of CHS Tubular Columns Strengthened Using CFRP Fabrics”, International conference on ACECIM’14, SRM university, Chennai, March 13-14, 2014
  49. Kalingarani. K, Shanmugavalli. B and Sundarraja. M.C, ‘Axial compressive behavior of slender CFST members – Analytical investigation’, International Conference on Engineering Technology and Science, Muthayammal College of Engineering, Rasipuram, Namakkal; 10th & 11th February 2014.
  50. Shanmugavalli. B and Sundarraja. M.C (2014) ‘Behavior of CHS short columns strengthened with CFRP composites under axial compression’, International Conference on Advances in Engineering & Technology – 2014 (ICAET-2014).
  51. R.Udhaya Meenatchi, K.M.Basanth Babu and M.C.Sundarraja (2013) “Axial Behaviour of CFST Members – Analytical Investigation”. International Conference on Futuristic Innovations & Developments in Civil Engineering, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi, April 18-20, 2013, pp. 464-467.
  52. P.Sriram, M.C.Sundarraja, N.Dharmaraj, P.Muniandi, G.Vasanth and S.Mariyappan, (2013) “Experimental Study on Axial Strengthening of Corroded Steel Tubular Members Using FRP Composites”. International Conference on Futuristic Innovations & Developments in Civil Engineering, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi, April 18-20, 2013, pp. 457-463.
  53. M.Vijayapandi, B.Shanmugavalli and M.C.Sundarraja (2013) “Axial Behaviour of HSS Members Strengthened using FRP Composites – Analytical Investigation”. International Conference on Futuristic Innovations & Developments in Civil Engineering, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi, April 18-20, 2013, pp. 452-456.
  54. Ganesh Prabhu.G., and Sundarraja.M.C., (2012) “Performance Enhancement of CFST Members Under Flexure Using CFRP Composites”. International Conference DASDC 2012, KLN College of Information Technology, Sivagangai, 21-22 Dec 2012.
  55. Ganesh Prabhu.G., and Sundarraja.M.C., (2012) “Experimental Investigation on strengthening of CFST columns using CFRP composites”. International Conference DASDC 2012, KLN College of Information Technology, Sivagangai, 21-22 Dec 2012.
  56. M.Saranya, T.Karthigaipriya, G.Sathya, V.Muthukumar and M.C.Sundarraja, (2012), “Experimental investigation on FRP jacketed CFST sections under compression”, An International Conference AARCV’12, Department of Civil Engineering & Architecture, M.S.Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, June 23rd 2012.
  57. N.Nirkkuna, V.Sindhuja, P.Sriram and M.C.Sundarraja, (2012), “Strengthening of artificially degraded hollow square steel tubular sections using FRP Composites under flexure”, An International Conference AARCV’12, Department of Civil Engineering & Architecture, M.S.Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, June 23rd 2012.
  58. M.Pushpa, P. Sriram, and M.C.Sundarraja, (2012) “Strengthening of Damaged HSS Tubular Members under Compression using FRP Composites”, International Conference on Sustainability Challenges & Advances in Concrete Technology (SCACT 2012), PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, pp 579-585, 2012.
  59. Thilak Ranjit.T., Sivasankar.S. and Sundarraja.M.C., (2012), “Experimental Investigation on CFRP Jacketed HSS Tubular members under Compression” International Conference on Advances in Manufacturing Technology ICAMT 2012, Chennai Institute of Technology, Chennai.
  60. Thilak Ranjit.T., Sivasankar.S. and Sundarraja.M.C., (2012), “Experimental Investigation on CFRP Jacketed HSS Tubular members under compression”, International Conference on Sustainability Challenges & Advances in Concrete Technology (SCACT 2012), PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, pp 571-578, May 2-4, 2012.
  61. Thilak Ranjit.T., Sivasankar.S., and Sundarraja.M.C., (2012), “Experimental Investigation on CFRP Strengthened HSS Tubes under compression” International Conference on Advance in Construction, Manufacturing and Automation Research (INCACMA 2012), Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai, pp 12, March 30-31, 2012.
  62. Thilak Ranjit.T., Sivasankar.S. and Sundarraja.M.C., (2012) “Experimental Investigation on CFRP Strengthened HSS Tubes under Compression”, 2nd International Conference on Advances in Mechanical, Manufacturing and Building Sciences (ICAMB2012), VIT University, Vellore, India, pp 1075-1081, ICAMB 2012, Jan 9-11, 2012.
  63. Sindhuja.V., Nirkkuna.N, Karthigai Priya.T. and Sundarraja.M.C., (2012) “Strengthening of Steel Elements Using Externally Bonded CFRP Composites for Offshore Applications”, 2nd International Conference on Advances in Mechanical, Manufacturing and Building Sciences (ICAMB2012), VIT University, Vellore, India, pp 1068-1073, ICAMB 2012, Jan 9-11, 2012
  64. Tamilvanan.T, Ganesh Prabhu.G, S,Sivasankar., and Sundarraja.M.C. (2010) “Axial Strengthening of RC columns using FRP composites”. International Conference SEC 2010, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar. Vol 2 pp 1181-1191
  65. Ganesh Prabhu.G., and Sundarraja.M.C., (2010) “Strengthening of CFST members under compression using CFRP fabrics”. International Conference SEC 2010, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar. Vol 2 pp 845-853
  66. Ganesh Prabhu.G., and Sundarraja.M.C., (2010) “Flexural strengthening of CFST members using CFRP composites”. International Conference SEC 2010, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar. Vol 2 pp 1202-1211
  67. Madhumathi.A., and Sundarraja.M.C., (2009) “Reducing Urban Heat Islands and Thermal Comfort models for Urban Spaces by Microclimatic”, International conference on climate change and sustainable management of natural resources IASCA, ITM University, Gwalior MP India
  68. P.Sriram, N.Dharmaraj, and M.C.Sundarraja, (2013) “Axial strengthening of artificially corroded steel tubular members using FRP composites”. National Conference on Research Congress in Civil Engineering, Government College of Technology, Coimbatore, 17th April 2013, pp. 37-38.
  69. M.Saranya, T.Karthigaipriya, G.Sathya, V.Muthukumar and Sundarraja.M.C., (2012), “Strengthening of CFST sections using FRP composites under compression”, National Conference on Recent Trends in Civil Engineering (CONSTRUCT’12), St.Xavier’s Catholic College of Engineering, Nagerkoil, 2012.
  70. M.Pushpa, P. Sriram and Sundarraja.M.C., (2012), “Strengthening of artificially degraded HSS tubular members under compression using FRP composites”, National Conference on Recent Advances and Techniques in Civil Engineering (SCEW-2012), The Raajas Engineering College, Tirunelveli, pp 170-177, 2012.
  71. M.Pushpa, P. Sriram and Sundarraja.M.C., (2012), “Experimental investigation on strengthening of damaged HSS tubular members using CFRP composites”, National Conference on Recent Trends in Civil Engineering (CONSTRUCT’12), St.Xavier’s Catholic College of Engineering, Nagerkoil, 2012.
  72. Thilak Ranjit.T. Sivasankar.S. and Sundarraja.M.C., (2012), “Experimental Investigation on CFRP Jacketed HSS Tubular members under compression” 3rd Asian Symposium on Materials & Processing ASMP – 2012, IITM, Chennai.
  73. Thilak Ranjit.T. Sivasankar.S. and Sundarraja.M.C., (2012), “Experimental Investigation on CFRP Jacketed HSS Tubular members under compression” Second National Conference on Latest Advancements in Civil Engineering (LACE’12), RMK College of Engineering, Kavaraipettai, pp 87-94, April 21, 2012
  74. Thilak Ranjit.T. Sivasankar.S. and Sundarraja.M.C., (2012), “Experimental Investigation on CFRP Jacketed HSS Tubular members under compression” National Conference on Innovation in Civil Engineering (ICE’12), Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, pp 42, April 24, 2012.
  75. P.Sriram, M.C.Sundarraja, N.Dharmaraj, P.Muniandi, G.Vasanth and S.Mariyappan, (2013) “Investigation on Damaged HSS Members under Compression Strengthened with CFRP Composites”. National Conference on Modern Trends in Civil Engineering, NCMTC’-13, Dr.Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering, Tiruchendur, 4th May 2013, pp. 15-25.
  76. Thilak Ranjit.T.and Sivasankar.S. and Sundarraja.M.C., (2012) “Experimental Investigation on CFRP Strengthened HSS Tubes under Compression”, National Conference on Civil 20-20, Karpagam College of Engineering, Coimbatore, pp 30-31, 2012.
  77. Ganesh Prabhu.G., Ravichandran Subburayalu., and Sundarraja.M.C., (2011) “Behaviour of CFRP jacketed concrete filled steel tubular (CFST) member under compression” National Conference on “Advances and innovations in Civil Engineering”, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi.
  78. Ravichandran Subburayalu., Ganesh Prabhu.G., and Sundarraja.M.C., (2011) “Strengthening of CFST members by CFRP composites” National Conference on “Recent Advancement in Civil Engineering – RACE-2011”, K.L.N. College of Information Technology, Pottapalayam.
  79. Ravichandran Subburayalu., Ganesh Prabhu.G., and Sundarraja.M.C., (2011) “Behaviour of CFRP jacketed concrete filled steel tubular (CFST) member under compression” National Conference on “Emerging Trends in Civil Engineering – NCONET-11”, Kalasalingam University, Krishnakoil.
  80. Premkumar.A, Sivashankar.S., and Sundarraja.M.C., (2011) “Experimental Investigation on Strengthening of HSS Tubular Sections using FRP Composites under Compression”, at National conference on Advances and Innovations in Civil Engineering, AICE-2011, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi-628 006.
  81. Premkumar.A, Sivashankar.S., and Sundarraja.M.C., (2011) “Axial Strengthening of HSS Tubular Sections Using FRP Fabrics”, at National conference on Recent Advancements in Civil Engineering, RACE-2011, KLN college of Information Technology, Pottapalayam-630 611.
  82. Chinniah Ganesan.V., Ganesh Prabhu.G., and Sundarraja.M.C., (2010) “Axial strengthening of concrete filled steel tubular sections using FRP composites” ITCE’10, ACCET, Karaikudi.
  83. Chinniah Ganesan.V., Ganesh Prabhu.G., and Sundarraja.M.C., (2010) “Strengthening of concrete filled steel tubular members in flexure using FRP composites” National Conference on Advancements and Innovations in Civil Engineering, AICE’09, RVS College of Engineering & Technology, Dindigul.
  84. Shanthi Priya.R., and Sundarraja.M.C., (2009) “Understanding Vernacular Architecture as a tool for Sustainable Built Environment”, 10th National Conference on Technological Trends (NCTT09), College of Engineering, Trivandrum.
  85. Sridhar.J., U.P.Vijay., and Sundarraja.M.C., (2008) “Strengthening of openings in post tensioned slab using steel sections”, National Conference on Innovative Materials and Methodology for disaster resistant structures NCIMM ’08, Kongu Engineering College, Erode pp 120-132
  86. Sridhar.J., U.P.Vijay., and Sundarraja.M.C., (2008) “Study on strengthening of post tensioned slab using steel sections”, National Conference on Innovations in Civil Engineering, ICE-2008, Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering & Technology, Karaikudi. pp 171-180
  87. Sridhar.J., U.P.Vijay., and Sundarraja.M.C., (2008) “A study on strengthening of posttensioning slab”, National Conference on Recent Advances in Structural Engineering”, RAISE-2008, Anna University, Trichy. pp 162-174
  88. Tamilvanan.T., and Sundarraja.M.C., (2008) ”Strengthening of rectangular columns with externally bonded GFRP fabrics”, National Conference on Advances in Steel, Concrete, Composite & Aluminium Structures NCSCC’08, Hindustan Engineering College, Chennai
  89. Ramkumar M and Sundarraja M.C (2017), “Strengthening of circular CFST member by CFRP strips”, International Conference on Engineering and Technology (ICET), Karpagam College of Engineering, Coimbatore Vol. 3, pp 27-32
  90. Dharani Devi.V and Sundarraja.M.C (2015), "Axial behaviour of CHS externally bonded using CFRP strips", Proceedings of National Conference on Innovations in Concrete and Construction, ICON’15, Sona College of Technology, 29th April 2015.
  91. Kiruthika.P, Balaubramanian.S, Sundarraja.M.C and Jegan.J (2015), "Strengthening of concrete filled steel tubular columns using FRP composites", Proceedings for International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering and Technology, National Institute for Engineering and Research (NIER), ISBN 9788192958057, A unit of VVERT, 4th April 2015, pp. 35-41, Received BEST PAPER AWARD.

 Projects

TITLE SPONSORING AGENCY AMOUNT RESPONSIBILITY
Strengthening of CFST Members in Compression using Advanced FRP Composites SERC-DST, Fast Track Project for Young Scientists, New Delhi Rs. 13,50,000/- Principal Investigator
Innovative applications of FRP composites in strengthening of CFST sections under flexure UGC, Major Research Project, New Delhi Rs. 8,04,000/- Principal Investigator

 Consultancy

NAME OF INDUSTRY DETAILS PERIOD
R. Sankara Narayanan B.E Assistant Divisional Engineer (H) National Highways, Sivagangai Test - Tension Test on Steel 10-08-2018 to 10-08-2018
B.Murukananthan NSVV Primary School, Pattiveeran Patty, Dindugal Test - Compression Test on Cubes 26-07-2018 to 26-07-2018
MJAM Associates Consulting Engineers, 59, Sambanda Moorthy Street, First floor, Madurai Test - Compression Test on Cubes 26-07-2018 to 26-07-2018
MJAM Associates Consulting Engineers, 59, Sambanda Moorthy Street, First floor, Madurai Test - Compression Test on Cubes 26-07-2018 to 26-07-2018
Aiswarya Builders, Civil Engineer Contractor, 50-C-1, Lakshmana Perumal Koil Street, Rajapalayam Test - Tests on Cement 11-05-2018 to 11-05-2018
G.Kamachi, 5/34, Pallaka Puthupatti Kappalur Post, Thirumangalam, Madurai Test - Compression Test on Cubes 27-04-2018 to 27-04-2018
Hyakriva Associates and Builders, Rajmahal Site, Madurai. Test - Compression Test on Cubes 27-04-2018 to 27-04-2018
Hayakriva Associates and Builders, Rajmahal Site, Madurai Test - Compression Test on Cubes 26-04-2018 to 26-04-2018
Meenakshi Auto Zone Pvt Ltd, No.25D, Sinco Industrial Estate, Kappalur Test - Compression Test on Paver Blocks 09-03-2018 to 09-03-2018
Sankar & Sankar Associates, Engineer Estate, S.Alanganallur, Madurai Test - Tension Test on Steel 05-03-2018 to 05-03-2018
Mr.M.Arun kumar , Jakson Engineers Ltd, 100mm Solar Power Project, Viruthunagar. Consultancy - Mix Design M25 08-02-2018 to 14-03-2018
Vishnu Suriya Logistics Pvt Ltd, Mylapore, Chennai Test - Tests on Fine and Coarse Aggregates and Cement 01-02-2018 to 08-02-2018
S.MurugaBoopathy, Tamil Nādu Civil Supplies Corporation, Madurai. Consultancy - Non-Destructive Testing 08-11-2017 to 10-11-2017
TNEB – TANTRANSCO, Assistant Engineer, Transmission Line Construction – I, K.Pudur, Madurai Consultancy - Structural Design & Drawing for Proposed Control Room at SamayaNallur, Madurai 04-10-2017 to 18-10-2017
National Dairy Development Board, M/s. KBR InfoTech, Bangalore Test - Tension Test on Steel 15-09-2017 to 15-09-2017
Er. S.Muruga Boopathy, Tamil Nādu Civil Supplies Corporation, Kuruvikaran Salai, Madurai Consultancy - Proof Checking 06-09-2017 to 14-09-2017
Southern Railway, Office of the deputy chief Engineer, Arasaradi, Madurai Consultancy - Site visit 28-08-2017 to 28-08-2017
Er. K. Saleem, R.S No.12, 70 feet Road, Elllis Nagar, Madurai Test - Compression Test on Cubes 21-08-2017 to 21-08-2017
Kunthavi Telecom Pvt Ltd, Chinnapatti, Kancharampettai, Madurai Test - Compression Test on Cubes 30-03-2017 to 30-03-2017
Er. EMR Murugan Byepass Road, Madurai Test - Compression Test on Cubes 13-01-2017 to 13-01-2017
Mata Amirtanandamayi Math, R-5, Madai Keelakkarai Road, Ramanatathapuram Test - Compression Test on Cubes 12-05-2016 to 12-05-2016
Engineering Projects (India) Ltd, Southern Regional Office, T.Nagar, Chennai Test - Compression Test on Cubes 14-04-2016 to 14-04-2016
Chandine Developers Pvt Ltd, 1, Nandha Nagar, Singanallur, Coimbatore Test - Compression Test on Cubes 05-02-2016 to 05-02-2016
Senior Section Engineer (Bridges), Southern Railways, Madurai Test - Test on Fine and Coarse Aggregates and Cement 08-04-2015 to 11-04-2015
Er. S.Arivazhagan, Asst. Executive Engineer, Madurai East. Consultancy - Site Visit 11-03-2015 to 11-03-2015
P.K.Mookanambalam & Co, 21,Jawaar street, Gandhi Nagar, Madurai Consultancy - Accelerated Curing and Compression Test 05-02-2014 to 11-02-2014
Er. V. Mani Vasagam, H99 R.M Colony, Dindigul. Consutancy - Site visit 05-03-2013 to 05-03-2013
State, Central and Private organisations Working as a team in a Structural Group of Civil Engineering Department in our Institution since 2010 throughout the year

 Seminar, Conference, Workshop Attended

  1. Three Day FDP on "Emerging Transportation Technologies for Sustainable Smart Cities" organised by Department of Civil Engineering, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, 24-11-2021 to 26-11-2021
  2. TEQIP-III Sponsored Workshop on "Design of Experiments and Engineering Education Research" - Department of Civil Engineering, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, 19-11-2019 to 19-11-2019
  3. TEQIP-III Sponsored Workshop on "CDIO Based Curriculum Design" - Department of Civil Engineering, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, 26-08-2019 to 26-08-2019
  4. Workshop on "Mentoring Skills" by Thiagarajar College of Engineering in association with M.S.Chellamuthu Institute of Mental Health and Rehabilitation (MSCIMHR), Madurai, 02-11-2018 to 02-11-2018
  5. TEQIP Sponsored one Day Workshop on "Myths and Realities of R&D and IPR at EEIs : Issues, Challenges and Opportunities by Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai on , 13-07-2018 to 13-07-2018
  6. TEQIP sponsored Three day workshop on "Integrating Science with Engineering" - Department of Physics, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai , 21-03-2017 to 23-03-2017
  7. TEQIP Sponsored Five days STTP course – Environmental Geotechnology Practices for Sustainability (EGPS-16) - Civil Engineering Department in Pondicherry Engineering College, Puducherry , 02-05-2016 to 06-05-2016
  8. Two week IST-STTP course - Introduction to Structural Engineering, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai , 04-01-2016 to 09-01-2016
  9. QIP sponsored short term course - “Recent Developments in Construction Technology” - Civil Engineering Department in Pondicherry Engineering College, Puducherry during, 23-11-2015 to 28-11-2015
  10. Environmental Studies – Two week ISTE STTP – Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, 02-06-2015 to 12-06-2015
  11. AICTE Sponsored Faculty Development Programme on "Harmonics and Power Quality - Contemporary Issues and Solutions" by Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai during , 22-04-2015 to 05-05-2015
  12. TEQIP Sponsored one day workshop on Concrete Mix Design, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, 17-12-2013 to 17-12-2013
  13. TEQIP Sponsored one day workshop on Utilisation of Solid Wastes in Concrete, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, 16-12-2013 to 16-12-2013
  14. TEQIP Sponsored one week Faculty Development Programme on " Power quality issues in Contemporary and Future power networks" by Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai during , 27-11-2013 to 03-12-2013
  15. TEQIP Sponsored workshop on Outcome Based Education, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, 12-11-2013 to 13-11-2013
  16. Bridges and Culverts-Planning, Design and Execution, Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad, 28-10-2013 to 30-10-2013
  17. AICTE Sponsored Staff Development Programme on "Research Methodologies and Issues in Engineering" by Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai during , 12-12-2011 to 24-12-2011
  18. Workshop on Concrete Mix Proportioning - 2011, Pondicherry Engineering College, Puducherry, 03-01-2011 to 08-01-2011
  19. AICTE Sponsored SDP ON "Intelligent Optimization and Control for Power Systems" by Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai during , 07-12-2009 to 18-12-2009
  20. NME-ICT Sponsored FDP on "Free open source software" by Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai during , 30-11-2009 to 04-12-2009
  21. Workshop on Repair and Rehabilitation of Structures, Pondicherry Engineering College, Puducherry, 11-05-2009 to 16-05-2009
  22. Deepwater Off Shore Structures, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chenna, 06.03.2009 & 07.03.2009
  23. Workshop on "Health Monitoring, Non-Destructive Evaluation and Retrofitting of Structures" by IIT Delhi during , 26-05-2008 to 31-05-2008
  24. Opportunities in Steel Industry in India-Present and Future, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai., 16.12.2008
  25. National Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai., 18.12.2007 & 19.12.2007
  26. Recent Developments In Concrete Technology, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai., 29.11.2007
  27. SDP on "Multimedia Data Types and Formats" by Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai during , 12-11-2007 to 24-11-2007
  28. AICTE Sponsored STTP on "Sustainable Practices in Civil Engineering" by KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore during , 20-09-2007 to 25-09-2007
  29. Smart Materials & Structures, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, 10.09.2007 to 14.07.2007
  30. Finite Elements in Analysis and Design using ANSYS, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, 28.08.2007 to 01.09.2007
  31. DEIW Course on "Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures" by IIT Roorkee during , 20-03-2006 to 25-03-2006
  32. Earthquake Resistant Building, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, 17.09.2005
  33. Software Applications in Civil Engineering, .Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai., 21.02.2005
  34. Application of Remote Sensing and GIS in Civil Engineering, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai., 23.12.2005
  35. Short Term Course on Instructional Design and Delivery (National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research ), Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, 25.10.2004 to 30.10.2004
  36. Accreditation A Right Approach, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai., 01.05.2004
  37. Uses of Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation for Educational Institutions, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai., 13.12.2003
  38. UNESCO Regional Training course on Simulation Models In Engineering and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, 09.09.2003 to 20.09.2003
  39. UGC Sponsored Refresher Course In Value Education Environmental Ethics, Vivekananda College, Tiruvedagam, Madurai, 06.11.2002 to 26.11.2002

 Seminar, Conference, Workshop Organised

  1. Conducted training programme on Computer Aided Design of Buildings for DRDA Staff Members at out institution during, 07-01-2013 to 11-01-2013
  2. Organised National Conference on Earthquake Engineering - NCEE 2007 at our institution during, 18-12-2007 to 01-01-0001
  3. Organised one day workshop on Recent Developments in Concrete Technology at our institution during, 29-11-2007 to 01-01-0001
  4. Conducted Software Training Programme on STAAD.Pro at our institution periodically every semester for our Internal and External Civil Engineering students, 01-06-2007 to 01-01-0001
  5. Organised one day workshop on Software Applications in Civil Engineering at our institution on , 21-02-2005 to 01-01-0001
  6. Organised special course on Computer methods in Civil Engineering for PWD Staff Members at our instituton during , 18-05-2001 to 29-05-2001

 M.E./Ph.D. Scholars

NAME OF SCHOLAR COURSE AREA OF RESEARCH STATUS
S.G. Anand M.E/M.S Shear wall in High Rise Buildings Completed
R. Anand M.E/M.S Concrete filled steel box members Completed
M. Mayakrishnan M.E/M.S Concrete filled steel box members Completed
AL. Vivek Chinniah M.E/M.S LSD strength of Steel bending members Completed
P. Rajesh M.E/M.S Retrofitting and rehabilitation of concrete beams Completed
R. Kavitha M.E/M.S Shear strengthening effect by bonded composite fabric on RC beams Completed
T. Prabu M.E/M.S Flexural behaviour of RC beams strengthened with externally bonded GFRP plates Completed
A. Abdul Rahim M.E/M.S Retrofitting and rehabilitation of compression members using GFRP composites Completed
M. Sundaramurugan M.E/M.S Shear strengthening of RC beams externally bonded with GFRP fabrics Completed
N. Shajil M.E/M.S Shear Strengthening of RC Beams By Externally Bonded Side GFRP Strips Completed
Divya Bhaskar M.E/M.S Strengthening of RC Beams In Shear Using GFRP Vertical Strips Completed
S. Thahira Banu M.E/M.S Effects of Natural Frequency and Mode Shape on Dynamic Analysis of a RCC Framed Structure Completed
D. Kannan M.E/M.S Strengthening of RC Beams In Shear With Externally Bonded GFRP Inclined Strips Completed
N. Tamilvanan M.E/M.S Strengthening of RC rectangular columns using GFRP fabrics Completed
J. Sridhar M.E/M.S A study on strengthening of Post tensioned slab Completed
Chinniah Ganesan M.E/M.S strengthening of concrete filled steel tubular members under compression using frp composites Completed
Ravichandran Subburayalu M.E/M.S Strengthening of CFST Columns Under Compression Using FRP Composites Completed
A. Premkumar M.E/M.S Axial Strengthening of HSS Tubular Sections Using FRP Fabrics Completed
M. Pushpa M.E/M.S Experimental investigation on strengthening of corroded HSS sections under compression Completed
T. Thilak Ranjith M.E/M.S Axial Behavior of HSS tubular sections strengthened by CFRP Strips - An experimental investigation Completed
M. Vijayapandi M.E/M.S Behaviour of HSS tubular members strengthened under compression using FRP composites Completed
Udhayameenakshi M.E/M.S Behaviour of concrete filled steel tubular (CFST) members strengthened using FRP composites under compression Completed
Kalingarani M.E/M.S Behaviour of CFST members strengthened using CFRP fabrics under compression Completed
Viveka M.E/M.S Axial behaviour of CFRP strengthened HSS tubular members Completed
P. Kiruthika M.E/M.S Behaviour of FRP strengthened CFST slender members Completed
V.Dharani Devi M.E/M.S Behaviour of CFRP strengthened HSS tubular sections under compression Completed
R. Shanthi Priya Ph.D Evaluation of building physics phenomenon amongst the vernacular house typologies in the coastal regions of Tamilnadu Completed
G.Ganesh Prabhu Ph.D A study on strengthening of concrete filled steel tubular (CFST) sections using FRP composites Completed
S.Sivasankar Ph.D A study on strengthening of HSS tubular members under compression using FRP composites Completed
S. Sindhuja M.E/M.S Axial behavior of FRP strengthened slender CFST members Completed
M. Priyadarshni M.E/M.S Axial behaviour of HSS tubular members strengthened using CFRP composites Completed
M. Ramkumar M.E/M.S Rehabilitation of fire exposed HSS columns using CFRP strips Completed
B. Rajesh Babu M.E/M.S Axial behavior of semi-compact SHS members strengthened with CFRP strips Completed
S. Karthi M.E/M.S Mechanical and Durability study on Nanoengineered Graphene Concrete Composite Completed
K. Nirosh Kumar M.E/M.S An experimental investigation on damage assessment of fly-ash based geopolymer concrete by piezoelectric sensors Completed
G. Sangavi M.E/M.S An experimental study on FRP strengthened cold formed steel Built-up channel section Completed
R. Kavitha Ph.D Mass Concreting in Thick Structures Ongoing

 Lectures Delivered

TOPIC DELIVERED AT PERIOD
Video Lecture presented on “Design of Concrete Structures” EMRC, Anna University in association with National Mission on Education through ICT project of MHRD to be uploaded in UGC website 01-04-2016 to 31-05-2016
FDP on CE6302 Mechanics of Solids K.L.N. College of Information Technology, Sivagangai 29-06-2014 to 30-05-2016
Strengthening of structures using FRP composites Thiagarajar College of Engineering Madurai 14.07.2007
Practical aspects of Building Construction, Quality control aspects etc. PWD Staff Training Institute, TCE Campus 04-05-2004 to 20-05-2004

  Awards and Honours

  1. Recipient of Faculty Award - 2019 from, TCE, Madurai
  2. Recipient of recognised reviewer, Construction and Building Materials - Elsevier Journal on March 2016
  3. Recipient of Best Young (Male) Researcher of the year 2016, ASDF-SIAA 2016
  4. Recipient of Outstanding Faculty Award, VIFFA-2015
  5. Recipient of Best Paper Award in International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering and Technoloy, Madurai, IFERP, a Unit of VVERT and NIER
  6. Recipient of UGC-Major Research Project , UGC, New Delhi
  7. Recipient of SERC-DST Fast Track Project for Young Scientist, DST, New Delhi
  8. Recipient of Endeavour Research Award, Australian Government
  9. Received Appreciation Award Certificate from BAI, Madurai Centre for competitions organized for the past 12 years for Civil Engineering students, during 2007 to 2019

 Visits Abroad

PLACE PURPOSE DURATION
Australia Post Doctoral Fellowship at Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane June 2008 to November 2008

 Membership

NAME OF SOCIETY DETAILS PERIOD
Engineering Council of India Professional Engineer / PE/00288/16
The Institute of Research Engineers and Doctors Senior Member / SNM101000379
Institution of Engineers (I) Member / M-1491096 1995 onwards
Institution of Engineers (I) Associate Member / AM0904867
Institution of Engineers (I) Associate / A512968/1
The Indian Society for Technical Education Life Member / LM 101397

  Other Achievements

  1. h-index: 16; i10-index: 22; Total Citations: 951; Total Impact Factors: 80.161
  2. Expert member for PhD Viva-Voce Examination, Anna University, Chennai
  3. Member of National Advisory Board of 2nd ICCEASI 2022, an unique International Platform for Civil and its Allied departments organised by Babu Banarasi Das University Lucknow during 09-10th February 2022
  4. Indian Examiner for PhD Research Scholar, School of Civil Engineering, VIT University, Vellore.
  5. Editorial Board member of International journal of intellectual advancements and research in engineering computations during February 2022
  6. Appointed as one of the Examiner of RASC (Research Advisory Sub Committee) by the Vice Chancellor in Sastra University Tanjore for the Evaluation PhD Synopsis of research scholars on Dec 30, 2021
  7. Microsoft Academic Search ID: 353920128
  8. Session Chair under the Theme of Building Materials and Technology in an International Conference (Virtual) on Built Environment, Science and Technology – ICON BEST 2021 on 20th and 21st Feb 2021 organised by the School of Architecture and Interior Design in SRM Institute of Science & Technology
  9. Vidwan ID: 121020
  10. Faculty Award received from TCE, Madurai on 19.04.2019
  11. ORCID ID: 0000-0002-2886-6223;
  12. Scopus ID: 24377120600
  13. Google Scholar ID: wlsqlocaaaaj
  14. Researcher ID: E-7134-2016
  15. Video Lecture presented on “Design of Concrete Structures” during March 2016 at Educational Multimedia Research Centre (EMRC) Anna University, Chennai
  16. Editorial Board member of Journal of Civil Engineering Research during the year 2011-12
  17. Editorial Board Member of Journal of Research Updates in Polymer Science
  18. Editorial Board member of Journal of Civil Engineering Research during the year 2011-12
  19. Article “Preserving for Posterity” was published in Daily Newspaper “The Hindu” on 02.02.12.
  20. Editorial Board Member of Science Publishing Group – Journal of Advances in Materials
  21. Editorial Board Member of Horizon Research Publishing Corporation – Civil and Architecture