Faculty

Dr.G.Chitra

 gcciv@tce.edu

82

PUBLICATIONS       

3

SPONSORED PROJECTS

4

CONSULTANCY PROJECTS

62

M.E./Ph.D. SCHOLARS

77

SEMINAR, CONFERENCE, WORKSHOP ATTENDED

 Educational Qualification

DEGREE BRANCH INSTITUTE YEAR
B.E Civil Engineering S.R.M Engineering College , Chennai , Madras University 1991
M.E Construction Engineering & Management Anna University , Chennai 1993
Ph.D. Civil Engineering Madurai Kamaraj University , Madurai 2009

 Experience

PERIOD NO OF YEARS DESIGNATION INSTITUTION
29-03-1993 to 30-11-1993 8M Lecturer Sathyabama Engineering College , Chennai
01-02-1994 to 18-07-1995 1½ Lecturer R.V.S College of Engg.,
20-09-1995 to 30-03-1996 6M Lecturer Arulmigu Kalasalingam Engg. College , Srivilliputhur
09-01-1998 to 08-01-2003 5 Lecturer Thiagarajar College of Engineering , Madurai
09-01-2003 to 08-01-2008 5 Senior Grade Lecturer Thiagarajar College of Engineering , Madurai
09-01-2008 to 08-01-2011 3 Assistant professor Thiagarajar College of Engineering , Madurai
09-01-2011 to 08-01-2014 3 Associate professor Thiagarajar College of Engineering , Madurai
09-01-2014 to Till date 5Y10M Professor Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai

 Publications

 Journals
  1. K. Jeyapoornima, Dr. M. Palaninatharaja & Dr. G. Chitra, "Application of Value Engineering Technique in a Commercial Projects", The Journal of VE for Indian Value Engineering Society", Vol.33, No.4, Oct-Dec 2021, pp.16-26
  2. G. Chitra .Muthuckannal, paper titled "VALUE MANAGEMENT IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS",Technical Research Organization, India, Vol 8, Issue 3, pp.42-46
  3. G.Chitra, Hari Abinaya, paper titled "A Study on Factors Influencing in Construction Supply Chain Management", International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol.10, Issue 7, pp.10400 - 10409, IJIRSET -International Standard Serial Number India
  4. Chitra, Muthuckannal, paper titled "Application of Value Management Techniques in a Flyover Project: A Case Study", International journal of advances in engineering and management (IJAEM), Vol. 3, Issue 6, pp. 1720-1728
  5. G.Chitra B.Hari Abinaya, D.Srividya, Paper titled "A Study on Effectiveness of Blockchain Technology into Construction Supply Chain Management", International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT), Vol.10, Issue.6, pp.989-995
  6. G. Chitra V. Beryl Sarah, paper titled "Labor Productivity in Construction Worksite: Impacting Factors and Measures for Improvement", Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering, vol.8, Issue 1, pp.1-9
  7. Monitoring of an Institutional Building Using Primavera P6 (Professional R8.3) Software, Journal of Engineering Analysis and Design, Vol. 2, Issue. 1, pp.1-9, HBRP publication
  8. Integration of Lean and Sustainability in Construction Project, Journal of Advances in Civil Engineering and Management, Vol 3, Issue 1, pp 1-10, HBRP publication
  9. Clash Detection in Appropriate Technology Building Using Building Information Modelling (BIM), International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning, Vol.6, Issue 1, pp. 15-24, JournalsPub 2020
  10. Investigation on usage of Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) in Construction Projects, Journal of Advances in Civil Engineering and Management, Vol 3, Issue 2, pp.1-7, HBRP Publication
  11. Risk and Its Impact on Quality, Safety and Procurement in Construction Projects, Journal of Sustainable Construction and Project Management, Vol.3, issue 2, pp. 1-15, HBRP
  12. "Risk and its impact on time and cost in construction projects", Journal of Project Management, Vol.5, pp. 245–254,
  13. Chitra Priyadarshini, paper titled "Forecasting and Management of Triple Constraints in Construction Projects", International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET), Vol/7. issue 2, pp.1928-1935
  14. Strengthening of Beam - Column Joint using Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites Based on Deep Neural Network with Optimization, Polymer Materials- Fiber Reinforced Polymers, Journal of Balkan Tribological Association, Scientific Bulgarian Communication, Vol.25, No.4, 918-932
  15. S. Thahira Banu, G. Chitra, P. O. Awoyera & R. Gobinath (2019) "Structural retrofitting of corroded fly ash based concrete beams with fibres to improve bending characteristics", Australian Journal of Structural Engineering, 20:3, 198-203, DOI: 10.1080/13287982.2019.1622490, May 2019
  16. K.V.Narmadha and G.Chitra, "Preparation of Green Building Template Irrespective of Nature Based on GRIHA and IGBC Comparison", Journal of Construction and Building Materials Engineering (MAT Journals), Vol.5, Issue 1, pp.30-33, 2019
  17. Anushya Bharathi, G.Chitra and S. Vaidyanathan, "Developing a neuro-fuzzy based framework for labour productivity assessment", International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, Vol.5, Issue 2, pp.1015-1019, 2019
  18. S. Thahira Banu, G. Chitra, R. Gobinath, P.O. Awoyera and E. Ashokkumar, "SUSTAINABLE STRUCTURAL RETROFITTING OF CORRODED CONCRETE USING BASALT FIBRE COMPOSTE", EM International Journal of Ecology, Environment and Conservation, Vol 24, Issue 3 2018; Page No.(1384-1388)
  19. G.Chitra, "Site Layout Planning and Management", Journal of Building and Construction Engineering Mantech Publications Vol 3, No.1, June 2018
  20. G.Chitra, "Importance of Knowledge Areas on Material Management and its Influence over Project Life Cycle", International Journal for Research in Applied Science & Engineering Technology,Vol. 5, Issue. .3, pp. 528-535, March 2017
  21. Jagada and G.Chitra, "Critical Chain over Critical Path in Construction Projects", International Journal of Engineering and Management Research, Vandana Publications, Vol. 7, Issue. 1, pp. 338-344, January-February 2017
  22. A. Arul Gnanapragasam, G. Chitra, S. Robert Ravi, "Study on Strengthening of RC Beam Column Joint Using Hybrid FRP Composites", International Journal of Circuits and Systems, Vol. 7, pp. 2846-2856, August 2016
  23. G.Chitra, "Experimental Studies on Concrete Elements using waste Carbon Black as filler material", Asian Journal of Civil Engineering (BHRC), Building and Housing Research Center, Vol. 18, No. 1, pp. 21-30, July 2016
  24. A. Arul Gnanapragasam, G. Chitra, "Architecture Optimization for Neural Network by Analyze the Parameters of Beam Column Joint" ,International Journal of Advanced Engineering and Technology April 2016, Vol. VII/Issue II, pp. 1312-1320, June 2016
  25. TM Divya, ES RATNAVEL, G Chitra, "An Analysis of Key Labour Productivity Factors in the Construction Industry",International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Vol 6, Issue 4, pp. 430-436, April 2015
  26. V Nisha, G Chitra, "Analysing the Sources of Uncertainties along the Construction Supply Chain", International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Vol 6, Issue 4, pp. 437-441, April 2015
  27. G.Chitra, "Carbon Black as an Additive in Conventional Concrete", International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering,Vol 4, Special Issue 3, pp 194-201, February 2014
  28. Vijayalakshmi Chitra, Vetri Selvi, "Carbon black as an additive in conventional concrete", International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering, Vol 4, Issue 3, pp.194-201
  29. P Indhira Devi, G Chitra, "Cost of Quality in Construction Industry",Journal of Rural & Industrial Development, Vol 1, April 2013
  30. G.Chitra, Shear Strengthening of RCC Beams using Hybrid Fibre Composites , Journal , New Building Materials and Construction World , New Delhi, October 2005
  31. G.Chitra, Flexural Strengthening of RCC beams using Hybrid fibre , CFRP and GFRP Composites , Journal , New Building Materials and Construction World , New Delhi, May 2006
  32. Application of Value Engineering for an Institutional Building, Journal of Advances in Civil Engineering and Management, Vol 3, Issue 1, pp. 1-7, HBRP publication
 Conferences
  1. Dr.G.Chitra and Ramya, Research paper titled "Integration of Lean Construction and Value Engineering in Construction Projects", International Conference on Material Science and Civil Engineering (ICMSCE'2021), Venue: Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore
  2. G.Chitra & Deepthika, paper titled " Theoretical Review of Literatures on Management of Triple Constraints in Construction Projects", International Conference on Material Science and Civil Engineering (ICMSCE'2021), Venue: Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore
  3. R.Riswanth and G.Chitra, "Impacts of Developing Infrastructure - AIIMS, Madurai", SERB sponsored National Level Conference titled "Paradigm Shift in Civil and Environmental Engineering for Sustainability", 2019
  4. V. Akilan and G.Chitra, "Precast Projects - Challenges and issues", SERB sponsored National Level Conference at CIT, Coimbatore. March 2019
  5. R.Riswanth and G.Chitra, "Socio- Economic Impacts of Infrastructural Development - AIIMS, Madurai", National Conference at Karunya Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, March 2019
  6. R. Priyadharshini and G.Chitra, "Management of Triple Constraints in Construction Projects", National Conference on Recent Innovations and Technological Development in Civil Engineering, Gandhigram University, 2018
  7. R. Subananta Kumar and G.Chitra, "Site Layout Planning and Management", National Conference on Recent Innovations and Technological Development in Civil Engineering, Gandhigram University, 2018
  8. C. NareshKumar and G.Chitra."Integrated Project Delivery", Indian Lean Construction Conference, IITM, Chennai, 2017
  9. C. NareshKumar and G.Chitra."Influence of Integrated Project Delivery over Project Life Cycle", National Conference on Innovations in Materials, Construction techniques and Sustainable Development, Kalasalingam University, 2017
  10. R. Valliammai and G.Chitra," Schedule Management in Construction Projects", International Conference on Advances in Civil Engineering Materials and Processes, CIT, Coimbatore, 2015
  11. Anusha.V.C and G. Chitra, Resource Optimization in Infrastructure Projects, International Conference in Advances in Engineering, Technology and Management, pp. 25-28
  12. G.Chitra, Strengthening of Corrosion Inflicted RC beams using FRP techniques, National Conference on Innovations in Mechanical, Mechatronics and Building Sciences (NCIMMBS 2011), Kongu Engineering College, Erode, April 2011
  13. G.Chitra, Review of Works in the Strengthening of Corrosion Inflicted RC beams using FRP techniques, National conference on Advances and Innovations in Civil Engineering, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi, 30 March 2011, pp.79 -82
  14. G.Chitra, Distress in Concrete Structures- Detection & Assessment, National Conference on Emerging trends in Technologies, 23 March 2007, pp. 129-134
  15. G.Chitra, Flexural Strengthening of RCC beams using CFRP(Scrap) Composites, National Conference on Advances in Steel, Concrete and Composite , Govt. College of Tech., Coimbatore, 24-25 April 2009
  16. G.Chitra, Shear Strengthening of RCC Beams using FRP Composites, National Conference on Innovative Technologies in Civil Engineering , Jerusalem College of Engg., Chennai, 16-17 April 2009
  17. G.Chitra, Rehabilitation of RCC Columns using CFRP Composites, National Conference , RACE , Sengunthar Engg., College , Tiruchengode , 28 April 2009
  18. G.Chitra, Diagnosis of distresses in Structural Elements, Symposium on Strides in Civil Engineering, 10-12 March 1993, pp. ST 179-189
  19. G.Chitra, Experimental Investigations on a Naptha based water reducer as a cement saver, Symposium on Construction Engineering and Management, 9-10 March 1992, pp. 84-94
  20. G.Chitra, Experimental Investigations on RC beams strengthened with Hybrid Fibre Composites A Comparative Study, National Conference on Recent Advances and Innovations in Structural Engineering, March 27-28 2006, pp. 27-36
  21. G.Chitra, Rehabilitation of RCC Columns using Discontinuous Carbon Fiber Composites - An Experimental study , International Conference on Advances in Concrete Composites and Structures (ICACS) , SERC , Chennai, January 6-8 , 2005
  22. G.Chitra, Strengthening of RCC beams using FRP Composites, National Conference on Advances & Innovations in Civil Engineering , Mepco Schlenk Engg. College, Sivakasi, 25 March 2009
  23. G.Chitra, Repair and Rehabilitation Of RCC Structures with Fibre Reinforced Composites, National Conference on Corrosion Assessment and its protection , Thiagarajar College of Engineering , Madurai, December 21-22 , 2009
  24. G.Chitra, Application of Network Techniques of Construction Management , Symposium CARVE at Sona College of Technology, 8 February, 2008, pp 29-38
  25. G.Chitra, Workability agent as a cement saver for high strength concrete, Symposium on The Concrete Future at Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia, 25-26 February 1992, pp.1-7
  26. G.Chitra, Shear Strengthening of RC beams using FRP Composites , National Conference on Emerging trends in Technologies , 23 March 2007, pp. 135-142
  27. G.Chitra, Replacement of Cement by Rice Husk Ash, International Conference on Smart Materials, SMART 410 , 7 th - 9 th January 2008
  28. G.Chitra, Debonding of FRP Wraps in RC beams strengthened in Shear , National Conference on RTCCSS, 2007, pp. 156-169
  29. G.Chitra, Failure of FRP Wraps in RC beams strengthened in shear , The State of Art about Recent Theories, Technologies and Designs in Structural Engineering , 2007, pp.125-133
  30. G.Chitra, Recent Trends and Experimental Investigations on Rehabilitation of RCC Beams using Hybrid Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites, International Conference on Advances in Concrete and Construction , ICACC, Vasavi College of Engineering , Hyderabad, December 16-18 , 2004
  31. G.Chitra, Rehabilitation of RCC Beam-Column Joints using CFRP(Scrap) Composites, National Conference on Advances in Steel, Concrete and Composite Structures , Govt. College of Tech., Coimbatore, 24-25 April 2009
  32. G.Chitra, Effect of Wrapping Reinforced Concrete Columns with Carbon Fibre (Scrap) Composites- An Experimental Study, 5th Asian Symposium on Polymers in Concrete (ASPIC) , SERC , Chennai, September 11-12 , 2006 , Vol. 2, pp. 623-631
  33. G.Chitra, Experimental Investigations on Rehabilitation of Reinforced Concrete Structural Elements using Discontinuous Carbon Fiber (Scrap) Composites , International Conference on Fibre Composites, High Performance Concretes and Smart Materials , SERC , Chennai, January 8-10 , 2004
  34. G.Chitra, Post Tensioning Flat Slab Analysis & Design, NCIMMDRS , Kongu Engg. College, Perundurai, 10-11 April 2008, pp 1-6
  35. G.Chitra, Analysis & Design of Post Tensioned Flat Slab, National Conference on Recent Advances in Structural Engineering , Anna University, Trichy, April 5 & 6 2008, pp 187-194
  36. G.Chitra, Damage Detection & Assessment in Concrete Structures, The State of Art about Recent Theories, Technologies and Designs in Structural Engineering , 2007, pp. 79-87
  37. G.Chitra, Experimental Investigations on rehabilitation of RC bridge elements using dis-continuous carbon fibre (scrap) composites, National seminar on Improving, Rehabilitation and Maintenance of Roads, August 22-23 2003, pp. 174-179
  38. G.Chitra, Failure of FRP Wraps in RC beams strengthened in flexure, National Conference on Innovations in Civil Engineering , Kumaraguru College of Tech, Coimbatore, 21 April 2009
  39. G.Chitra, Structural Damage Detection & Assessment, National Conference on RTCCSS, 2007, pp. 269-275
  40. G.Chitra, Effectiveness of using Carbon Fibre Scrap as Hybrid Composite for Rehabilitation of RCC Columns, National Conference on Advances in Steel, Concrete and Composite Structures , Govt. College of Tech., Coimbatore, 24-25 April 2009
  41. G.Chitra, Strengthening of RC Columns using CFRP Composites, National Conference on Recent Advances in Structural Engineering , Anna University, Trichy, April 5 & 6 2008, pp 1-10
  42. G.Chitra, Recent Trends in Rehabilitation and Strengthening of Corrosion Inflicted RC Structures using FRP Techniques, Fifteenth National Congress on Corrosion Control organized by NAtional Corrosion Council of India, Karaikudi & CSIR, 16-18, September, 2010
  43. G.Chitra, Strengthening of RCC Slender columns using FRP Composites (Scrap), National Conference on Recent Trends and advances in Civil Engineering (TRACE-2010) at B.S. Abdur Rehman University, Chennai, 21-22, April 2010, pp.518 - 524
  44. G.Chitra, Strengthening of RCC beam column Joints Using composites, NAtional Conference on Innovations in civil engineering at Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, 20, April 2010
  45. G.Chitra, Strengthening of RCC slender Column joints using FRP Composites, NAtional Conference on Innovations in civil engineering at Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, 20, April 2010
  46. G.Chitra, Strengthening of RCC beam column Joints Using FRP composites, NAtional conference on Modern Trends in Civil Engineering (NCMTCE 10) at R.V.S.C.E.T, Dindigul, 12, March 2010, pp. 392 - 399
  47. G.Chitra, Strengthening of RCC beam column Joints Using FRP composites, NAtional conference on Modern Trends in Civil Engineering (NCMTCE 10) at R.V.S.C.E.T, Dindigul, 12, March 2010, pp. 400 - 411
  48. G.Chitra, Carbon Black - A Smart Blending Material, Seminar on Recent Trends in Green Chemistry, 20 Februaray 2009
  49. G.Chitra, Waste Carbon Black - A smart Blending material in Brick Fabrication, International Conference on Smart Materials - 7 to 9 Jan 2008, SMART 287, Jan 2008
  50. G.Chitra Rehabilitation of Structural Elements using Bonding Techniques,Symposium on Strides in Civil Engineering,10-12 March 1993, pp. ST 283-293

 Projects

TITLE SPONSORING AGENCY AMOUNT RESPONSIBILITY
Utilization of Waste Materials in Production of Concrete TamilNadu State Council for Science and Technology under Student Project Scheme, 2012-2013 Rs.7500 Guide
Pedagogy Project on Curriculum Design for the Course “Construction Materials & Technology”. Ministry of Human Resource Development Rs 7.6 Lakhs Course design Co-ordinator
Carbon Black as an additive in Conventional Concrete TNSCST, Student Project Scheme 2009-2010 Rs.6000 Guide

 Consultancy

NAME OF INDUSTRY DETAILS PERIOD
TN Electricity Board Inspection of distressed office building and quarters of TNEB at Madurai 2007
Madurai Corporation Inspection of a distressed Superident Engineer’s quarters at Madurai 2008
TN Electricity Board Drafting of Tender Notice with conditions for tender document 2007
Various Govt., Public and Private Organizations Testing and consultancy works related to Soil & Roads lab of Civil Dept Regularly

 Seminar, Conference, Workshop Attended

  1. Participated in One day program on "Faculty Conclave 2022- Sharing of Best Practices to Teaching- learning", organized by the Academic process team of TCE, Madurai, 19-03-2022 to 19-03-2022
  2. Participated in the LEAN ACADEMIC CONCLAVE 2022 (ONLINE), (5 March; 5-12 March; 12 March, 2022), organized by ILCE and BTCM, IITM, Chennai, 05-03-2022 to 12-03-2022
  3. Attended webinar on "Trends and Job opportunities in Construction Management" organized by NICMAR at Thiagarajar College of Engineering, 24-01-2022 to 01-01-0001
  4. Attended a webinar on "Green Building initiative to adapt to climate change" organized by CEA and SDG, Department of Civil Engineering, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, 10-01-2022 to 11-01-2022
  5. Attended AICTE Distinguished Chair Professor Guest Lecture on "Research in Universities towards enhancement of Technical Education" at TCE, Madurai., 09-01-2022 to 01-01-0001
  6. TCE Distinguished Lecture Series -1 on "The Art of doing High-Quality Reserach and Reserach Publications",Thiagarajar College of Engineering, 04-01-2022 to 01-01-0001
  7. FDP on "Causes and Remedies of Seismic Distressed Structures" Thiagarajar College of Engineering., 13-12-2021 to 15-12-2021
  8. Attended AACE India QCI joint Virtual conference on 'Strengthening Infrastructure Program Execution in India -InBoK and Beyond', organized by IIT and ILCE, 03-12-2021 to 04-12-2021
  9. Online Webinar on "The ILCC 2021 opportunity & Lean Construction Benifits "Indian Institute of Technology,Madras, 23-11-2021 to 01-01-0001
  10. Attended a webinar titled "iTWO CostX - Faculty Engagement Program", organized by Infinity PMC Solution (Online mode), 25-09-2021 to 01-01-0001
  11. Attended a Webinar on the topic "Resilient Buildings: A need for the hour"at Thiagarajar College of Engineering, 23-09-2021 to 01-01-0001
  12. Attended a Five Day Faculty Development Program on "Managing Infrastructure Projects using Emerging Technologies" at Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai. , 07-06-2021 to 11-06-2021
  13. Five Day Hands-on Training program on "Building Design and Energy Analysis - Open Buildings Designer", 01-05-2021 to 22-05-2021
  14. Attended a webinar on “Non-Destructive Testing of RC structures”, organized by Department of Civil Engineering, TCE, Madurai , 13-04-2021 to 01-01-0001
  15. Successfully completed, "Introduction to Systems Engineering", 9 weeks an online non-credit course authorized by UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales) and offered through Coursera, 18-10-2020 to 01-01-0001
  16. Knibus Online webinar on "Successful Research Papers: Concept to Submissions, organized jointly by TCE and Knimbus, 05-09-2020 to 01-01-0001
  17. 24th Asia Construct 2019, International Conference on "Smart City Concepts - Opportunities and Challenges", Organized by Asia Construct, ACCE(I), Madurai Centre , 12-11-2019 to 13-11-2019
  18. Workshop on CDIO Based Curriculum Design, organised by TCE, Madurai, 29-08-2019 to 01-01-0001
  19. TEQIP sponsored Training Programme on Primavera P6, V16.2 and Primavera Risk Analysis Software V 8.6 at TCE, Madurai, 24-06-2019 to 29-06-2019
  20. Two day Workshop on Building Information Modeling -AECOSim Software, Jointly organized by Department of Civil Engineering and Bentley Institute, Bentley Systems, India, 04-02-2019 to 05-02-2019
  21. Has successfully completed NPTEL 12 week Online Course titled "Infrastructure Planning and Management", conducted by IITM, Chennai under Swayam, 01-01-2019 to 01-04-2019
  22. Successfully completed 12 weeks Nptel online certification Course titled , 01-01-2019 to 30-03-2019
  23. Workshop on :Mentoring Skills, organized by TCE and M.S. Chellamuthu Institute of Mental Health and Rehabilitation, 02-11-2018 to 01-01-0001
  24. 2018 AACEI South India Section- IIT Madras Conference titled, "Mega Projects: Managing Risk & Uncertainty", IC &SR Auditorium, IITM, Chennai, 04-08-2018 to 04-08-2018
  25. Has successfully completed under "Elite" category, NPTEL 8 week Online Course titled "Introduction to Operations Research", conducted by IITM, Chennai , 01-08-2018 to 01-09-2018
  26. Successfully completed 8 weeks Nptel online certification Course titled "Introduction to Operations Research", organized by IITM, Chennai and Swayam, 01-08-2018 to 30-09-2020
  27. Workshop on "Awareness on UG SAR of NBA", Organized by Planning and Development Division, TCE, Madurai, 13-10-2017 to 01-01-0001
  28. Workshop on "Lean Six Sigma" organized by Dept of Mechanical Engg, TCE, Madurai, 07-09-2017 to 01-01-0001
  29. Teqip - II sponsored workshop on "Value Engineering", organized by Dept of Mechatronics, TCE, Madurai, 23-02-2017 to 01-01-0001
  30. TEQIP-II sponsored workshop on “Standard Operating Procedure for TCE”, organized by TCE, Madurai under TEQIP - II, 22-11-2016 to 01-01-0001
  31. TEQIP-II sponsored workshop on “International Accreditation and Program Assessment (ABET), TCE, Madurai,, 04-11-2016 to 05-11-2019
  32. Successfully completed 8 week "IUCEE- Project Management Course" offered by IUCEE, 15-10-2016 to 15-12-2016
  33. Attended TEQIP sponsored FDP on “Design of Effective Learning Environment" at TCE, Madurai, 01-06-2016 to 03-06-2016
  34. Symposium on “Smart Cities in India”,Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (India) & Indian Concrete Institute, 10-03-2016 to 11-03-2016
  35. Two Weeks ISTE STTP on “Technical Communication” organized by IIT, Bombay and TCE, Madurai under the National Mission on Education through ICT (MHRD) , 08-10-2015 to 05-12-2015
  36. International Conference on “Renewable Energy and Sustainable Environment”, Organized by Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology, Pollachi in collaboration with Cape Breton University Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, 10-08-2015 to 13-08-2015
  37. Two Weeks ISTE STTP on “Environmental Studies”, organized by ISTE, IIT, Bombay and TCE, Madurai under the National Mission on Education through ICT (MHRD), 02-06-2015 to 12-06-2015
  38. 2nd International Conference on Trends in Technology for Convergence “TITCON – 2015”, Organized by AVS Engineering College, Salem and NIZWA College of Technology, Oman, 10-04-2015 to 11-04-2015
  39. TEQIP sponsored FDP on “Designing Engineering Education Research Studies” , organized by Centre for Engg. Education, TCE, Madurai, 20-08-2014 to 22-08-2014
  40. Two weeks ISTE Workshop on “Pedagogy for Effective use of ICT in Engineering Education, Conducted by ISTE, IITB and TCE, Madurai under National Mission on Education through ICT (MHRD), 12-06-2014 to 02-08-2014
  41. TEQIP II phase sponsored FDP on “Teaching Learning Methodologies”, 16th to 18th October 2013, organized by Centre for Continuing Education, IITM, Chennai under TEQIP –II Phase, 16-10-2013 to 18-10-2013
  42. International Workshop on “Construction & Demolition (C&D) Waste Recycling”, 5th to 6th August 2013, Organized by ICI, CPWD & IITM, Chennai, 05-08-2013 to 06-08-2013
  43. Training of resource persons on Outcome Based Accreditation Phase II Workshop, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur, 01-07-2013 to 03-07-2013
  44. One day Seminar on “Bentley’s Structural and Architectural Solutions”, organized by Institution of Engineers (India), Madurai Local Centre, 12-04-2013 to 01-01-0001
  45. Orientation Workshop on “Outcome Based Accreditation Process”, SVKM’s, NMIMS, Shirpur, Maharastra, National Board of Accreditation (No. NBA/2013), 15-03-2013 to 17-03-2013
  46. AICTE sponsored short term course on “Theory and Advanced Practices in Construction Project Management”, 4th to 8th March 2013, organized by Centre for Continuing Education, IITM, Chennai, 04-03-2013 to 08-03-2013
  47. Project Management Research & Academic Conference, Organized by Project Management Institute, India Mumbai Centre at IITM, Chennai, 31-01-2013 to 02-02-2013
  48. ISTE Workshop on “Aakash for Education”, organized by ISTE, IITB and TCE, Madurai under National Mission on Education through ICT (MHRD), 10-11-2012 to 12-11-2012
  49. Feature Based Training on EPPM and Primavera Contractor, organized by CADD Centre Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Chennai, 16-07-2012 to 20-07-2012
  50. Mission 10X workshop on High Impact Teaching Skills, TCE, Madurai, Good practices in teaching and learning process
  51. Workshop on High Impact Teaching Skills, TCE, Madurai, Organized by Dale Carnegie & associates, INC. Trainer and Wipro
  52. Wipro Mission 10X workshop , Thiagaragar College of Engineering, Madurai,
  53. IUCEE Course on “Active Learning Strategies in High Enrolment Early Engg. Courses Statics”, Infosys Campus, Mysore, 29th June to 3th July 2009
  54. IGCAR-Theme meeting on Nuclear Techniques for Material Research, Industry and Society, Velammal College of Engg. & Tech., 27-29 April, 2009
  55. National Conference on “Earthquake Engineering- NCEE 2007”, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai , 18-19 Dec 2007
  56. National Conference on “Earthquake Engineering- NCEE 2007”, Thiagarajar college of Engineeing,Madurai , 18-19 Dec 2007
  57. Workshop on “Recent Developments in Concrete Technology”, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai , 29.11.2007
  58. Training Programme on “Earthquakes and Structures- EQST 2007”, GCT , Coimbatore, 16.9.2007 to 22.9.2007
  59. Training Programme on “Earthquakes and , GCT, Coimbatore, 16.9.2007 to 22.9.2007
  60. 5th Asian Symposium on polymers in Concrete, SERC, Chennai, Sept 11-12, 2006
  61. Evolution of cost Effective Housing Model for Tsunami affected areas a sustainable approach, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai , March 16-18,2006
  62. Rehabilitation of Structures, CIT, Coimbatore, Decemeber 30, 2005
  63. Application of Remote Sensing & GIS in Civil Engg., Thiagarajar College of Engineering,Madurai , December 23, 2005
  64. Earthquake Resistant Buildings, Thiagarajar college of Engineeing ,
  65. Software applications in Civil Engineering, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai , February 21, 2005
  66. International Conference on Advances in Concrete Composites & Structures, SERC, Chennai, Delegate, International conference
  67. Instructional Design and Delivery, Thiagaragar College of Engineering, Madurai,
  68. Training of Internal Quality Auditor, Thiagaragar College of Engineering, Madurai,
  69. National Conference on Green Building Concepts, ACCE(I), Madurai Centre, Madurai National, 18-06-2004 to 19-06-2004
  70. Patent AwarenessThiagaragar College of Engineering, MaduraiNational,-, 24-02-2004 to 24-02-2004
  71. International Conference on Fibre Composites, High Performance Concretes and Smart Materials, SERC, Chennai,
  72. STTP course on Coastal Structures under QIP at IITM, Chennai National,-, 18-11-2002 to 22-11-2002
  73. Patent AwarenessThiagaragar College of Engineering, MaduraiNational,-, 21-06-2002 to 21-06-2002
  74. Object Oriented Distributed Computing and Corba TechnologyThiagaragar College of Engineering, MaduraiNational,-, 25-11-2000 to 01-01-0001
  75. National Seminar on “Curriculum Issues in Structural Steel Design”, MEPCO Schlenk Engg College, Sivakas,National, 29-01-2000 to 01-01-0001
  76. Regional Training Course on “Simulation Models in Engineering & Technology” at IITM, Chennai, 25-10-1999 to 05-11-1999
  77. STTP on “Ground Water Potential Evaluation Techniques”, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai ,National, 23-03-1998 to 29-03-1998

 Seminar, Conference, Workshop Organised

  1. Organized Joint Teaching for the ME IEM course titled "18IM140 -Quantitative Methods in Management" for 12 hours by co-ordinating with Dr. S. Yamini, Asst Prof., Department of Management Studies, NIT, Trichy during the period Feb 2022 to May 2022, 01-02-2022 to 31-05-2022
  2. Organized a Webinar on the topic "Resilient Buildings: A need for the hour"at Thiagarajar College of Engineering, 23-09-2021 to 01-01-0001
  3. Five day Faculty Development Program on the topic ”Managing Infrastructure projects using emerging technologies (MIPET)”, Thiagarajar College of Engineering. (Online mode), 07-06-2021 to 11-06-2021
  4. Organized a workshop on the topic “Integrated Asset Management for Infrastructure Projects” at Thiagarajar College of Engineering in association with Indian Green Building Council, 27-02-2021 to 01-01-0001
  5. TEQIP sponsored Training Programme on Primavera P6, V16.2 and Primavera Risk Analysis Software V 8.6 at TCE, Madurai, 24-06-2019 to 29-06-2019
  6. Two day Workshop on Building Information Modeling -AECOSim Software, Jointly organized by Department of Civil Engineering and Bentley Institute, Bentley Systems, India,04-02-2019 to 05-02-2019 , 04-02-2019 to 05-02-2019
  7. Teqip II sponsored 2 days workshop on "Project Management", TCE, Madurai, 16-03-2017 to 17-03-2017
  8. 4th IEEE International Conference on MOOCs, Innovation and Technology in Education (MITE 2016)- Has served as Organizing Committee member in the conference, TCE, Madurai , 09-12-2016 to 10-12-2016
  9. TEQIP sponsored one day workshop on"Infrastructure Management for Developing India", 12th September 2015, Department of Civil Engineering, TCE, Madurai, 12-09-2015 to 01-01-0001
  10. TEQIP sponsored workshop on “Concrete Mix Design”, Jointly organized by Department of Civil Engg., TCE, Madurai and UltraTech Cement Ltd., 17-12-2013 to 01-01-0001
  11. TEQIP sponsored workshop on “Utilization of Solid Wastes in Concrete”, Department of Civil Engg., TCE, Madurai, 16-12-2013 to 01-01-0001
  12. National Conference on Corrosion Assessment and Control, Thiagaragar College of Engineering, Madurai, 22.12.2009
  13. One day Workshop on “Opportunities in Steel Structures in India - Present & Future” (OPPSSI’08), Thiagaragar College of Engineering, Madurai, 29.12.2008
  14. One day Workshop on “Active Learning Strategies in Early Engg. Courses Statics”, Thiagaragar College of Engineering, Madurai, 16.10.2008
  15. Two Day Workshop on "Site Marking, Effective Site Supervision and Brick Floor Pattern”, Thiagaragar College of Engineering, Madurai, 25 , 26 March 2008
  16. ICFRC International Conference on Fibre Composites, High Performance Concretes and Smart Materials & Workshop on High volume Fly ash Concrete at ECC Convention Centre, Manappakkam, Chennai, 08-01-2004 to 10-01-2004

 M.E./Ph.D. Scholars

NAME OF SCHOLAR COURSE AREA OF RESEARCH STATUS
Rajesh Kannan M.E/M.S Strengthening of Beam-Column joint using CFRP (scrap) composites Completed
R.Raghavendranath M.E/M.S Strengthening of Slender Columns using FRP Composites Completed
Nambi Rajeshwari, Devi, Vetriselvi M.E/M.S Carbon black as an additive in concrete Completed
J.J Senthil Kumar M.E/M.S Strengthening of RCC beam-column joint using FRP composites Completed
P.Maheshwaran M.E/M.S Strengthening of RCC beams using FRP composites Completed
A.Hariharasudan M.E/M.S Rehabilitation of RCC columns using FRP composites Completed
B.Deepak Kumar M.E/M.S Strengthening of RCC Columns using CFRP composites Completed
S.M.Siva Ram Krishnan M.E/M.S Analysis & Design of Post tensioning Transfer Girder and Flat Slab Completed
C.Maheswari M.E/M.S Structural Damage Detection & Assessment Completed
N.Chellakavitha M.E/M.S Failure of FRP Wraps in RC beams strengthened in shear Completed
Yesu Raja M.E/M.S Network techniques for Rail Over Bridge project Completed
Ramanathan M.E/M.S Network techniques for Rail Over Bridge project Completed
Vasudevan M.E/M.S Network techniques for Rail Over Bridge project Completed
C.Rathidevi M.E/M.S Strengthening of RCC beams using hybrid fibre reinforced polymer composites Completed
V. Revathy M.E/M.S Strengthening of RCC beams using hybrid fibre reinforced polymer composites Completed
Senthil Selvi M.E/M.S Strengthening of RCC columns using Hybrid FRP composites Completed
Murugeshwaran M.E/M.S Strengthening of RCC columns using monolithic FRP composites Completed
Shankar Ganesh M.E/M.S Rehabilitation of RCC Columns using Discontinuous Carbon Fiber Composites Completed
Priya M.E/M.S Rehabilitation of RCC beams using Discontinuous Carbon Fiber Composites Completed
A. ArulGnanapragasam Ph.D Investigations on Strengthening of Beam Column Joints using Hybrid Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites Ongoing
S. Thahira Banu Ph.D Investigations on Strengthening of Corrosion inflicted RC structural members using FRP composites Ongoing
J. Veni Suganthi M.E/M.S Strengthening of structural elements using natural frp composites Completed
S. Vaidyanathan M.E/M.S MULTI OBJECTIVE OPTIMIZATION APPROACH FOR POSITIONING OF SENSORS FOR STRUCTURAL HEALTH MONITORING Ongoing
S.Kavitha M.E/M.S Strengthening of Corrosion inflicted RC beams using FRP wraps Completed
J.Ramya M.E/M.S Integration of lean and value engineering in Construction Projects Ongoing
P. Deepthika M.E/M.S Investigations on Managing Triple Constraints in Construction Project through real time case studies Ongoing
Hari Abinaya. B M.E/M.S A study on implementation of Block Chain Technology into Construction Supply Chain Management Completed
Prakashraj. M M.E/M.S Effective Performance of Solid Waste Management in Madurai Zone I- Byepass Road- Pilot Study Completed
Muthuckannal. AN M.E/M.S Application of Value Management in Construction Projects Completed
Beryl Sarah.V M.E/M.S Analysis of Labour Productivity in Construction Work Site Completed
K. Jagadha M.E/M.S Critical Chain Project Management in Construction Projects Completed
S.A. Santhosh M.E/M.S Influence of Knowledge areas on Material Management Completed
V. Nisha M.E/M.S Supply Chain Management for Construction Projects Completed
Sathish Srinivasan.M M.E/M.S Rework Management in Construction Projects Completed
S.Poornima M.E/M.S Urban Green Infrastructure for Madurai City Completed
V.Akilan M.E/M.S Investigation on Implementation of Precast Technology for AIIMS, Madurai Completed
Divya.T.M M.E/M.S Labour Productivity in Construction Industry Completed
Kishan Kumar. R.R Ph.D Risk Management in Construction Contracts Completed
Vinoth Kannan.S M.E/M.S Nine Knowledge Areas of Project Management Completed
P.Priyadharshan M.E/M.S Dynamic Scheduling of Residential Projects using Fuzzy based Decision Support System Ongoing
V.C. Anusha M.E/M.S Resource Management in Infrastructure Projects Completed
Anushya Bharathi. M.D M.E/M.S Management of Labour Productivity in Construction Completed
Rishwanth.R M.E/M.S Study on Socio Economic Impact of Developing AIIMS Madurai Completed
Narmadha K.V M.E/M.S Studying the possibilities of declaring AIIMS- Madurai as a green hospital Completed
Hariganesh.S M.E/M.S Stakeholder Management in Construction Projects Completed
R. Valliammai M.E/M.S Project Scheduling- Incorporating Risk Factors, Resources and Rework Completed
P. Indhira Devi M.E/M.S Cost of Quality in Construction Industry Completed
K. Jeya Poornima M.E/M.S Value Engineering in Construction Projects Completed
M. Aravindraj M.E/M.S Managing Quality in Construction Projects Completed
V.S. Vaikunda Vasagam M.E/M.S Improvement in Productivity of Construction Projects Completed
M. Subanantha Kumar M.E/M.S Site Layout Planning and Management Completed
V. Aarthipriya M.E/M.S Life Cycle usage of Buildings - A Case Study Completed
S.A. Santhosh M.E/M.S Material management on life cycle of project Completed
S. Nirmala Devi M.E/M.S Strengthening of Corrosion Inflicted RC Beams using FRP Composites Completed
S. Somansundar M.E/M.S Strengthening of Corrosion Inflicted RC members Completed
K. Ezhil Rathna M.E/M.S Dynamic Scheduling for Construction Projects Completed
P. Jeyarani M.E/M.S Strengthening of RCC Beam-Column Joints using Hybrid of FRP Composites Completed
M.Sathish M.E/M.S Utilization of Waste Materials in Concrete Completed
R. Rishwanth M.E/M.S AIIMS (Thoppur, Madurai)- Realization and Impacts Completed
K. Suwedha M.E/M.S Lean for Flyover Construction Completed
C. Nareshkumar M.E/M.S Integrated Project Delivery Completed
R.Priyadharshini M.E/M.S Forecasting and Management of Triple Constraints in Construction Projects Completed

 Lectures Delivered

TOPIC DELIVERED AT PERIOD
Optimization in Civil Engineering Problems on 29.8.16 TEQIP II sponsored 2 weeks STTP on "Optimization Techniques for solving Engineering Problems" at A C College of Engineering and Technology, Karaikudi 22-08-2016 to 04-09-2016
TEQIP – II sponsored FDP on Pedagogy (Outcome Based Education) M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore 14-03-2016 to 15-03-2016
TEQIP – II sponsored FDP on Pedagogy (Outcome Based Education) M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore 17-08-2015 to 18-08-2015
TEQIP sponsored International Seminar on “Information Literacy for Technical Education” Organized by NITTTR, Chennai at TCE, Madurai 17-01-2014 to 17-01-2014
Phase II workshop on “Training of Evaluators/ Resource persons on Outcome Based Accreditation for NBA JNTUA NBA Nodal Centre, Ananthapuramu 01-07-2013 to 03-07-2013
Workshop on “Training of Evaluators/ Resource Persons on “Outcome Based Accreditation NBA, Phase –II workshop, JNTUA, NBA Nodal Centre, Anantapuramu 01-07-2013 to 03-07-2013
Building Materials properties and uses, Good Construction Practices Thiagaragar College of Engineering, Madurai
Properties of Composite Materials MEPCO Schlenk Engg. College, Sivakasi
Learning Strategies in the Course Statics Thiagaragar College of Engineering, Madurai
One day Workshop on “Active Learning Strategies in Early Engg. Courses – Statics” TCE, Madurai 16-10-2009 to 16-10-2009
Materials for Construction properties and tests Thiagaragar College of Engineering, Madurai April 2008
Testing of Fresh and Hardened Concrete Thiagaragar College of Engineering, Madurai March 2008
Concrete Making Materials - Properties & tests Thiagaragar College of Engineering, Madurai March 8 th 2007
Application of Network Techniques in Construction Management Association of Consulting Civil Engineers, Madurai Chapter, Madurai 2002
Network techniques in Construction Management : 1998-2000 PWD staff Training Institute , TCE , Madurai --
Ground water Movement STTP course on Ground water potential evaluation Techniques at TCE , Madurai 23.3.1998 to 29.3.1998

 Membership

NAME OF SOCIETY DETAILS PERIOD
Engineering Council of India (ECI) jointly with Construction Industry Development Council Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering
ISTE Life member --

  Other Achievements

  1. Anna University Nominee for Board of Studies in Dept of Civil Engineering, Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology, Virudhunagar for 3 years from 2019 to 2022
  2. Reviewer of Asian Journal of Civil Engineering
  3. Reviewer for Elsevier Journal
  4. Faculty incharge for the topic "Basic Construction Planning Technique", an initiative under Quality Enhancement in Engineering Education, IITM, Chennai, Jan to April 2015
  5. Reviewer for Maejo International Journal for Science and Technology
  6. Obtained TNSCST funding of Rs.6000/- for the project "Carbon black as an additive in conventional Concrete" under Student Project Scheme in 2009-2010
  7. Acted as chairperson to evaluate the students project in civil engineering Stream organized by TNSCST-2009 students Project Scheme held on 7th and 8th august 2009 at KLN College of Engg., Madurai
  8. Acted as a chair person for one of the technical sessions in the conference ORITSCM-2007 held at TCE, Madurai