DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
civil
Research
Details of Ph.D / M.Tech. (By Research) Awarded
(2009-2024)
| Sl.No. | Name of the Scholar and Topic | Supervisor | Month & Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D | |||
| 1 | Ms. K. Kanmani Estimation and Assessment of Soil Moisture for Heterogeneous Crop Regions Using SAR Polarimetric Data | Dr. P. Vasanthi | May 2024 |
| 2 | Mr. Ahmed Abdul Ahad Influence of Surface Modification on Steel Rebars on Flexural Performance of RC Beams Made of Compacting Concrete | Dr. M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed | August 2024 |
| 3 | Mr. K. Jagadeesh Assessment of Building Performance And Occupant Satisfaction in Hot & Humid Regions of Low Rise Residential Buildings in Chennai City | Dr. A.K. Kaliluthin | September 2024 |
| 4 | Ms. R. Rupa Influence Of Building Envelope On The Indoor Temperature In Naturally Ventilated High Rise Buildings For Sustainable Living | Dr. P. Vasanthi | November 2024 |
| 5 | Mr. Md Muheeb Ahmed Investigation on Strength and Durability Properties of Optimised Cementitious Composites for Use in RC Repair Works | Dr. M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed | December 2024 |
| 6. | Ms. K. Yogeswari Sustainable road layout design for a suburban area (Tambaram) using Fuzzy aided system | Dr.E. Rasul Mohideen | August 2015 |
| 7. | Ms. B.Indhu Empirical research on delay in construction projects due to improper construction equipment management | Dr.K.Yogeswari | August 2022 |
| 8. | Mr. N. S.Shafeer Ahamed Effects of corrosion inhibiting admixtures on engineering properties of mortar and service life of steel-cementitious system exposed to chlorides | Dr.M.S.Haji Sheik Mohammed | November 2022 |
| 9. | Mr. K. K. Yaswanth Development of slag based engineered geopolymer composites for the retrofitting of structures | Dr.J.Revathy | April 2023 |
| 10. | Ms. R. Pamila Adsorptive removal of basic dyes from aqueous solution using modified agro wastes | Dr.P.Vasanthi | July 2023 |
| 11. | Mr. Mohd Umar Investigation on strength, durability andantimicrobial resistance of cementitious systems for use in marine conditions | Dr.M.S.Haji Sheik Mohammed | July 2023 |
| 12. | Mr.Donald Kwabena Dadzie Study on the performance of bubble deck slabs incorporated with agro – waste filled plastic bottles | Dr.A.K.Kaliluthin | July 2023 |
| 13. | Ms. Pavithra. C Structural performance of hybrid FRP – concrete – steel double skin tubular columns under axial compression loading | Dr.J.Revathy | August 2023 |
| 14. | Ms. P. Krithika Behaviour of Steel Tubular Columns filled with PVA fiber reinforced expansive cement concrete under axial compression | Dr.P.Gajalakshmi | August 2023 |
| 15. | Ms. Ajona M Bio-Remediation of petroleum contaminated soil using recombinant microbial strain | Dr.P.Vasanthi | September 2023 |
| 16. | Mr. K. C. Vinu Prakash Construction noise measurement and assessment of workers noise perceptions and safety behavior | Dr.K.Yogeswari | September 2023 |
| 17. | Mr. Ibrahim .Y Study on the treatment of cottage textile dyeing industry effluent by novel natural coagulation cum adsorption process | Dr.P.Vasanthi | November 2023 |
| 18. | Mr. V. Varun Kumar Behaviour of lightweight self-compacting geopolymer concrete Filled FRP composite columns | Dr.P.Gajalakshmi | November 2023 |
| 19. | Ms. M. Ayisha Sidiqua Development and performance evaluation of novel composite photocatalyst for the treatment of textile dyes | Dr.V.S.Priya | November 2023 |
| 20. | Ms. Roopa V. Corrosion protection and service life extension of reinforced concrete roofing systems in existing buildings | Dr.M.S.Haji Sheik Mohammed | November 2023 |
| M.Tech (By Research) | |||
| 21. | Mr. Eliass A Latiff Study on innovative weathering course composites & secondary roofing systems for enhanced thermal insulation of flat roofs | Dr.M.S.Haji Sheik Mohammed | November 2017 |
| 22. | Mr. M. Mohamed Iburahim Study on strength, durability and thermal performance of ferrocement panels for use in secondary roofing | Dr.M.S.Haji Sheik Mohammed | November 2017 |
Research Scholars pursuing Ph.D
Details of Research Scholars pursuing Ph.D
| Sl. No. | Name of the Supervisor | Name of the Scholar | RRN |
| 1 | Dr. P. Vasanthi | Mr. Abdul Salam A | 140803104001 |
| 2 | Ms. Mary Rebekah Sharmila | 170803704002 | |
| 3 | Dr. M. S. Haji Sheik Mohammed | Ms. C. Hemalatha | 160803104001 |
| 4 | Mr. Ansari Abu Usama Abdul Rahman | 230803704004 | |
| 5 | Dr. J. Revathy | Mr. Sheik Farid | 230803704001 |
| 6 | Mr. Ansari Ismail Ateeque Shameem Akhatar | 230803704003 | |
| 7 | Mr. Thasmeer Khan.M.H | 240803701001 | |
| 8 | Ms. S. Mahalakshmi | 240803101003 | |
| 9 | Dr. P. Gajalakshmi | Mr. Irfan Ahmed | 170803101006 |
| 10 | Mr. Abdullah Khan Nasir Khan | 230803704005 | |
| 11 | Mr. Faizan Ahmed Mohammed Aarif | 230803704006 | |
| 12 | Dr. K. Yogeswari | Ms. M. Anitha | 160803704001 |
| 13 | Mr. B. Kannadasan | 180803104003 | |
| 14 | Ms. G. Garmel Shiney | 230803701001 | |
| 15 | Dr. V.S. Priya | Mr. Adolf Marvelraj.L.A.S | 210803101001 |
| 16 | Dr. A.K. Kaliluthin | Mr. D. Mohamed Shanavaz | 140803304001 |
| 17 | Ms. Subha Khatoon | 180803104001 | |
| 18 | Mr. Saud Anjum Mahevi Mohammed Rashid | 230803704007 | |
| 19 | Mr. R. Mohammed Ashick | 240803104002 | |
| 20 | Dr. Nisha Khanam | Mr. S. Dhamodharan | 230803704002 |
| 21 | Dr. V. Roopa | Ms. Shajathi Basma.B | 240803701002 |
Sponsored Research Projects
Details of Recently Completed Sponsored Projects
| S.No | Name of the Project Title | Name of the PI | Funding Agency | Duration | Amount In Lakhs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Seismic Retrofitting of Prestressed Concrete Beams Externally Bonded with Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites | Dr. J.Revathy (PI) Department of Civil Engineering, B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai. | Science and Engineering Research Board, Department of Science and Technology(under the scheme – fast track for young scientist) | 2012-2016 | 17.04 |
| 2. | Seismic Performance of FRP Confined Steel tube in-filled Concrete Columns | Dr. P.Gajalakshmi (PI)& Dr. J.Revathy (Co-PI) Department of Civil Engineering, B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai. | Ministry of Earth Sciences, New Delhi | 2014 – 2017 | 29.01 |
| 3. | Structural behavior of corroding prestressed concrete systems and extension of service life using cathodic protection | Dr. Amlan Kumar Sengupta (PI), Dr.G.Radhakrishna G Pillai (Co-PI), Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Madras Dr.M.S.Haji Sheik Mohammed (Co-PI), Department of Civil Engineering, B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai | DST, SERB, New Delhi | 2018-2022 | 39.60 |
| 4. | Corrosion Protection and service life extension of reinforced concrete roofing systems in existing Buildings | Ms. V. Roopa (PI), Department of Civil Engineering, B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai. | DST, SERB, TARE, New Delhi | 2018-2022 | 18.30 |
| 5. | Seismic behaviour of light weight concrete filled FRP tubular columns | Dr.J.Revathy (PI), Dr.P.Gajalakshmi(Co-PI) Department of Civil Engineering, B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai. | Research Promotion Scheme,AICTE, New Delhi | 2020-2023 | 2.00 |
| 6. | Modernisation and Upgradation of Structutal Engg Lab –Non Destructive Testing facilty | Dr Vasanthi P (PI), Dr.J.Revathy (Co-PI) Department of Civil Engineering, B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai. | AICTE, MODROB, New Delhi | 2020-2022 | 10.00 |
Sponsored Projects Ongoing
| TITLE OF THE SPONSORED PROJECT | NAME OF THE PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR(S) | NAME OF THE FUNDING AGENCY | DURATION | VALUE (Rs. In lakhs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of Sacrificial Anode Cathodic Protection (SACP) systems for reinforced concrete application | Dr. G. Radhakrishna G Pillai (PI), Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Madras Dr.M.S.Haji Sheik Mohammed (Co-PI), Department of Civil Engineering, B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai Dr. Dhanya B.S. (Co-PI) Department of Civil Engineering, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technlogy, Kottayam. | M/S. Vector Corrosion Technologies, Canada, M/S. Radhe Structorepair Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad & M/S. Trade Winds, Chennai. | 2018-2024 | 29.80 |
| Influence of Chemical and Mineral Admixtures on the Performance of Galvanized Steel Rebars. | Dr. M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed (PI) and Ms. V. Roopa(Co-PI) Department of Civil Engineering, B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai Dr. Sakhiah Abdul Kudus, Dr. Zakiah Ahmad TS., Dr. Nur Kamaliah Mustaffa TS., Dr. Adiza Jamadin Universiti Teknologi Mara, UiTM, Malaysia | Collaborative Research Project under Mutual Funding Scheme | 2022-2025 | 10.59 |
Research Thrust Areas:
- Corrosion Protection Materials & Techniques
- Soil Stabilization
- Sustainable Construction Materials
- Seismic Retrofitting of RCC Elements
- Energy Efficiency in Buildings
- Application of GIS in Civil Engineering
- Environmental and Water Resource management
- Repair & Rehabilitation of Structures
Salient Research Facilities
- 3 & 5 Ton Servo Controlled Hydraulic Actuator
- Vibration Analyser with Software
- 3000kN/1000kN/500kN Compression Testing Machine
- 1000kN Beam & Column Loading Frame
- Data Acquisition System
- Pundit Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity (UPV) Equipment
- Potentiostat – Electrochemical Work Station for Corrosion Analysis
- Resipod Concrete Resistivity Meter
- Chloride Analyser
- Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer
- Standard Penetration Test Apparatus
- Triaxial and Field Vane Shear Testing Machine
- Total Station & GPS
Patents
I. Granted
Dr. M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed, Professor, Department of Civil Engineering was granted an Indian patent for the product “A Synergistic Composition for Inhibiting Corrosion in Reinforced Concrete Structures” in the capacity of Single Inventor. During March 2023. Patent No. 426074.
II. Filed/Published
| S.No. | Invention Title | Application No. | Publication Date | Patentee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | New Composition and making of Bricks from plant – fibres and waste by Products | 202041034656 A | 04.09.2020 | Dr.J.Revathy Dr.P.Gajalakshmi Mr.Mohamed Riyaaz.N.A Dr.D.S.Vijayan Dr.A.Rose Enid Teresa | Published |
| 2. | Effect of Surface Treatment of Recycled Concrete Aggregate on Properties of Fresh and Hardened Concrete | 201941054095 A | 03.01.2020 | Dr.Kandasamy Dr.V.Vengatasalapathy Dr.Syed Ibrahim Mrs.M.V.V.Thirumuruga Poiyamozhi Dr.A.K.Kaliluthin | Published |
| 3. | Investigating the Effect of Hybrid Nano Materials on the Mechanical Properties and Durability of Concrete | 201941041653 A | 01.11.2019 | Dr.Kandasamy Dr.V.Vengatasalapathy Dr.Subash Chandra Bose Dr.A.K.Kaliluthin Mr.S.Baskar Mrs.M.V.V.Thirumuruga Poiyamozhi | Published |
| 4. | High Performance of Heedless Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete Panels | 201941038678 A | 18.10.2019 | Dr.Kandasamy Dr.Subash Chandra Bose Dr.A.K.Kaliluthin Mr.A.Manivannan Dr.P.Akila | Published |
| 5. | Long term Performance of Freeze-Thaw and Corrosion Resistance of Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete Applications | 201941035722 A | 13.09.2019 | Dr.Kandasamy Dr.Subash Chandra Bose Dr.A.K.Kaliluthin Dr.Syed Ibrahim Mrs.M.V.V.Thirumuruga Poiyamozhi | Published |
| 6. | Design For Earthquake Load Modelling Using Critical Excitation Method | 201941031691 A | 16.08.2019 | Dr.Kandasamy Dr.Pradeepkumar Dr.Syed Ibrahim Dr.A.K.Kaliluthin Dr.Subash Chandra Bose | Published |
| 7. | Innovative Thermal Insulation Technique for Flat Roof Glass Fibre Reinforced Gypsum (GFRG) Panel | 201741010372 | 24.03.2017 | Dr.M.S.Haji Sheik Mohammed | Filed |
