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STUDENT DETAILS (From 2010)

Research Scholars

	J Vijaya Vengadesh Kumar PhD Scholar (2011 - ) Mob: +91-9786198855 E-mail: jvijaycivil@gmail.com Research topic: Flexural-Torsional Behaviour of Perforated Cold-Formed Steel Columns The research is focused on the flexural-torsional buckling behaviour of perforated thin-walled sections which depend on cross section shape, load position, support conditions. The research encompasses experimental investigation, numerical analysis and developing design procedures.
	Raghavan Ramalingam PhD Scholar (2010 - ) Mob: +91 9940449658 E-mail: raghavan.ramalingam@gmail.com Research topic: Computational methods for the inelastic postbuckling of steel reticulated systems Developing a geometric and material nonlinear finite element formulation for the postbuckling analysis of steel reticulated systems using a corotated- updated Lagrangian (CR-UL) framework. The study aims at a computational utility which captures the effect on postbuckling behaviour of members, material yielding, semi-rigidity of connecting nodes ,member buckling, and bolt slip.
	Ajeesh S S PhD Scholar (2012 - ) Mob: +91 9952046179, E-mail: ajeeshss.cet@gmail.com Research topic: Flexural Behaviour of Cold-Formed Steel Beams The study focuses on the issues related to the stability of cold-formed steel beams like local buckling, distortional buckling and lateral torsional buckling. Particular importance is given to design using GBT.
	Mashudha Sulthana PhD Scholar (2013 - ) Mob: 9962000772 E-mail: mashudha@gmail.com Research topic: Behaviour Steel-Concrete composite columns under combined axial load and bending The study is to understand the behaviour of concrete filled tubular columns under axial compression and bending. The methodology is to investigate the issue both numerically and expeimentally.
	Rakhi Jain MS Scholar (2013 - ) Mob: 07200577199 E-mail: jainrakhie7@gmail.com Research topic: Generalised Beam Theory for the buckling analysis of in cold formed steel sections To investigate the behaviour of cold formed steel members using the generalized beam theory and analyze cold formed steel sections using computer programs in FORTRAN.

	Dual Degree and M.Tech Students
	Gijo John George Dual Degree Student (2007 – 2012)/Project Officer (2013- ) Mob: 8608940354 E-mail: g4gijo@gmail.com Research topic: Study on lateral torsional behaviour of plate girders
	Kalyani Pampana MTech Student (2010 - 2012) Mob: 7200389794 E-mail: Research topic: Evaluation of steel - composite housing systems in terms of eco
	Praveena M MTech Student (2010 - 2012) Mob: 9380571216 E-mail: praveenam1989@gmail.com Research topic: Experimental Evaluation of infilled columns
	Rajgopal K MTech Student (2010 - 2012) Mob: 7738524823 E-mail: Research topic: Basic experimental investigations on Glass structures
	Mahesh Manohar Kamate MTech Student (2011 - 2013) Mob: 9940686694 E-mail: kamate.mahesh@gmail.com Buckling behaviour of glass panels
	Rammurthy Arkala MTech Student (2011 - 2013) Mob: 9789086226 E-mail: ram.arkala@gmail.com Research topic: Investigations of cold formed steel.
	Sivaprasad K V Dual Degree Student (2008 - 2013) Mob: 9840832767 E-mail: sivaprasad088@gmail.com Research topic: Prediction of Lateral Torsional Buckling using Generalized Beam Theory. Predict the pure Lateral–Torsional Buckling strength of light gauge steel sections using first order Generalized Beam Theory. A GBT formulation and numerical analysis of thin walled channel beams subjected to constant moment is undertaken to locate pure LTB and the critical buckling strength.
	Mithun Mohan M Dual Degree Student (2009 - 2014) Mob: 9884560750 E-mail: mithunmohan2008@gmail.com Research topic: Study of dynamic behavior of tall steel chimneys Comparison of existing methods to limit the cross wind oscillations induced due to vortex shedding on steel chimneys.
	Pranisha E MTech Student (2012 - 2014) Mob: 9498098059 E-mail: pranishaelaveetil@gmail.com Research topic: Buckling behavior of Laminated Glass Panels Experimental investigation of buckling behavior of laminated glass panels. Validating experimental results with available analytical models in literature.
	Vanshdeep Singh Dual Degree Student (2009 - 2014) Mob: 9940398894 E-mail: vanshdeep.iitm@gmail.com Research topic: Design of CFSS beams Evaluating the credibility of present methods in use to get strength of CFSS under flexure. Calculation of critical elastic loads for local, distortional and overall buckling and their combined effect to get the strength of the section.
	Ajith P S Project Officer (2012 -2013) Mob: 9444710182 E-mail: connectaps@gmail.com M.Tech IIT Madras
	Ananthan Semban Project Officer (2013 - ) Mob: 9940393536 E-mail: ananthancivil@gmail.com Have been involved primarily in developing Standards for designing CFS members. Have also been working on structural designs from consultancy projects.
	R Prasad Project Officer (2013 - ) Mob: 9884175257 E-mail: jerry.danny@gmail.com Currently working on the design of tubular steel sections
	Madhankumar P Project Associate (2013- ) Mob: 9444535309 E-mail: sgrt@wmail.iitm.ac.in Research topic: Structural Glass Research and Testing Facility (SGRT)
	Purushothaman Project Attendant (2013- ) Mob: 9677276537, 9171718119 E-mail: forpuru@yahoo.co.in