Recent Developments in Structural Engineering

Select Proceedings of SEC 2024
Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-981-9227-19-8
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 514 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm

Reihe: Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering

This book presents the select proceedings of the 14th Structural Engineering Convention (SEC - 2024) – An International Conference. It represents the recent advancements in structural engineering and offers a comprehensive exploration of contemporary challenges and innovative solutions in the field. This proceedings volume reflects on the evolution of structural engineering over the years through themes ranging from ‘the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in structural engineering’ to ‘the resilience of structures against blast and impact’. The book also includes insights from previous SEC conferences, thus adding a historical dimension and creating a bridge between past achievements and the latest developments. The volume also showcases various practical solutions to different contemporary challenges. The book offers a holistic view of the progress in the field of structural engineering and provides a valuable resource for both researchers and professionals.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Baskar, K.

Matsagar, Vasant

Jayachandran, S. Arul

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Bauingenieurwesen Baukonstruktion, Baufachmaterialien

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Analytical Investigation of Steel Frame with and without Fluid Viscous Dampers Subjected to after Shocks Earthquakes in North India.- A Study on the Efficacy of the Core Zone Reinforcement in the Form of Welded Wire Mesh on the Behavior of RC Beams.- Blast-Resistant Design of Concrete Tunnel Lining.- Nonlinear Frequency Response of Laminated Composite Stiffened Plates subjected to In-Plane Harmonic Loading.- Effect of Different Types of Bracing Systems on the Seismic Response of RC Building.- Criticality Study of Hill Slope Buildings located at Different Slope Angles using Nonlinear Analysis.- On Assessment of Euler’s Critical Buckling Load for a Beams of various supports applying a General Novel Computational Procedure.- A Comparative Study of Constitutive Models for the Prediction of Flexural Response of Reinforced ECC Beams.- Numerical Evaluation of the Effect of Stud Orientation on the  Effective Width of Composite Beam.- 
The Moment-Curvature Response of a Deep Curved Beam with Elastic-Perfectly Plastic Material.- etc.

Über Autor(innen)

K. Baskar is a distinguished academician and a structural engineering expert with a rich background in both educational leadership and extensive industrial engagement. Currently, he is serving as a Professor (HAG) in the Department of Civil Engineering and formerly Dean (Planning and Development) at the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli (NIT Trichy).  He has obtained his bachelors, masters and Ph.D. degrees from Annamalai University, Anna University (CEG Campus) and the National University of Singapore, Singapore, respectively.  He has guided five Ph.D. scholars in the past and is currently guiding 8 Ph.D. scholars. He has published more than 100 technical papers in refereed international journals and conferences.  He also serves as a reviewer for many international journals. Dr. Baskar has completed three research projects and is involved in many other projects funded by various agencies. His research areas include but are not limited to steel-concrete composite structures, blast and impact loading and Finite Element Analysis (FEA). Dr. Baskar was conferred with the ‘Academic Excellence Award 2022’ by the Institution of Engineers (India). He has also received the ‘Best Consultancy Projects Award 2017’ conferred by NIT, Trichy. He is a member of the Guideline Preparation Committee appointed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India. He is also a member of the State Technical Authority (STA) appointed by NRDA, Government of India for technical evaluation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) projects in Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry. Dr. Baskar is a board of studies member at many National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranked institutions and has contributed substantially to the civil engineering curriculum and syllabus. He is also a member of various administrative committees at different premier institutions and various professional bodies.