Research under way in Civil Engineering includes, work in analytical, design and experimental areas sponsored by industry, state, and government organisations. The Department’s active research program provides opportunities for students to participate in projects related to design, analysis, and testing. Civil Engineering faculty has expertise in environmental-engineering, Geotechnical engineering, hydrology and water-resources engineering, and structural engineering. These areas also serve as topic areas for course work and are the basis for degree graduation and for PhD thesis requirements.
Research Groups and their Activities by Area of Research
Dr. Y. Sudhakar Reddy
Professor
Research Areas : Water Resource Engineering
Dr. E.V. Raghava Rao
Assoc. professor
Research Areas : Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering , Geotechnical Engineering
Dr. S. M. Abdul Mannan Hussain
Assoc. professor
Research Areas : Construction Engineering And Management
M. Surendranath
Asst. Professor
Research Areas : Bituminous Mix Design, Cement Concrete Mix Design, Block Pavements
Mr. A. Vishal
Asst. Professor
Research Areas : Concrete Technology – Special Concrete, Design And Analysis Of Structures(Residential G+10), Repair And Rehabilitation Of Structures
Ms. L. Shruthi
Asst. Professor
Research Areas : Concrete Technology, Project Scheduling & Construction Materials
Ms. R. Himabindu
Asst. Professor
Research Areas : Concrete Technology, Advance Concrete Technology, Environmental Engineering
Mr. D. Sridhar
Asst. Professor
Research Areas : Environmental Engineering
Ms. M. Sailaja
Asst. Professor
Research Areas : Concrete Mix Design Using Fibers
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2020-21
Civil Engineering department is conducting the research programs in the following Research areas.
- Structural Engineering
- Geo-Technical Engineering
- Construction Engineering & Management
- Structural Engineering: – The department of Civil Engineering providing the opportunity to the faculty members to involve in the research project in the areas:
- Development of high strength Geo-polymer concrete with ternary admixtures.
- An Experimental study on Mechanical properties of Conventional concrete and silica fume blended concrete incorporation with natural admixture.
- A Study of high strength concrete incorporation with Natural admixture and mineral admixtures.
- Manufacturing of Plastic Concrete Tiles: – Using of Re-cycled plastic to reduce the environmental pollution and to save the life of animals starving on streets for food.
Papers Submitted by Faculty members in International Conferences and International Journals in these areas are given below: –
- “An Experimental Investigation of Natural Admixture Effect on Durability Studies of High Silica Fly ash”, Ramesh Babu. T. S., Vishal. A. and Shruthi. L in international Conference ICRAEM-2020 organized by Sumathi Reddy College of Engineering.
- “Experimental Investigation on Quaternary Blended Fiber Reinforced Concrete “Shruthi. L, Vishal. A, RameshBabu. T. S and Sreenivas. K in International Conference SITCE-2021.
- Akula, Vishal., Sastri, M. V. S. S., Mahender, P., & Rao, K. J. (2021. Effect of Accelerated Curing on Strength of Quaternary Blended Cement Concrete with Recycled Aggregate. Key EngineeringMaterials,882,247–253.
- Geotechnical Engineering: – The Faculty members of the Civil Engineering department are conducting the major research project works on the following topics.
- Development of Multiple variable Correlation equations of CBR of Clays and Sandy soils.
- Effect of Fly ash and Lime on strength characteristics of Black Cotton soils (Clayey Soils).
- Stability of Slopes. To find the stability in different types of slopes by using Swedish Circle method or Taylor’s stability numbers.
Papers Submitted by Faculty members in International Conferences and International Journals in these areas are given below: –
- “Evaluation of Correlation equations of CBR of Soils” Raghava Rao E. V, and Satyanarayana Reddy. C. N. V in international Conference ICRAEM-2020.
- “Modelling of Geosynthetic – Reinforced Unpaved Roads by Finite Element Method “Raghava Rao. E. V, Das. R. Pin international Conference ICM STEP – 2021.
- Construction Engineering & Management: –
The department of Civil Engineering providing the opportunity to the faculty members to involve in the research project in the areas:
- To improve the construction planning practice and enhance site management by implementing the Last Planner System (LPS). LPS was implemented in a residential building construction project through an action research process.
- To reach this, design science research strategy was undertaken with different data collection methods. The data collection methods included questionnaire survey, direct and indirect observations and interviews with the construction team. However, the construction industry is associated with a number of challenges which impair its performance.
- These challenges were grouped and classified into six major barriers: these include: supervision and quality control, fluctuation and variations, subcontractor involvement, resistance to change, cultural issues, and lengthy approvals.
- The research findings identify benefits including improved construction planning; intensify site management and good communication and coordination between the parties involved.
Papers Submitted by Faculty members in Conferences and International Journals in these areas are given below: –
- S M Abdul Mannan Hussian & Raghava Rao. E.V, “Methodology for a planning and scheduling of a construction project using project management “International Conference on Science, Engineering and Technology (ICSET-2020).
- S. M. Abdul Mannan Hussian & Raghava Rao. E. V, “Implementation of Last Planner System in Indian Construction Sites: A Case Study” International Conference on Science, Engineering and Technology (ICSET-2020).
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2019-20
Significant contributions and expertise in the fields of Water Resources, Remote Sensing, and Geotechnical investigations.
COMPLETED PROJECTS
Geotechnical Engineering Group: Dr. Y. Sudhakar Reddy, Mr. Y. Srinivas, Mr. P.Srinivas,
Mr. Surendranath, Mr. Ganesh Kumar, Ms. Shruthi.
- Entered MOU with Ministry of Water Resources To Carry out the following two R&D cum consultancy projects on Geotechnical investigations for River linking canals
- “Geotechnical Investigations by drilling bore holes along the proposed Inchampally (Godavari) Nagarjunasagar (Krishna) link canal”- ( Project cost 27. 5 Lakhs)
- “Geotechnical Investigations by drilling bore holes along the proposed Inchampally (Godavari) – Pulichinthala (Nagarjuna sagar) link canal”- (Project cost 30.75 lakhs)
Remote Sensing and GIS Group: Dr.Y.Sudhakar Reddy, Mr.K.Ganesh Kumar, Mr. K.Srinivas, Mr. A.Vishal, Ms. Shruthi L, Mr. P.Srinivas.
- “Preparation and to standardize Groundwater prospects maps for Andhra Pradesh by NRSA (National Remote Sensing Agency)- mainly involved the application Remote sensing data”- (project cost 6.9 lakhs) It is funded by World Bank
Water Resource Engineering Group: Dr. Y.Sudhakar Reddy, Mr. K.Ganesh Kumar, Mr. Shiva Kumar Reddy.
- “Carried out Hydrogeological investigations in around Dharbar Hall, Koti Women’s college” – Under the World Monument funds (3.5 Lakhs).
- “Roof top Rain Water Harvesting Structures and its impact on Artificial recharge of Groundwater in Osmania University Campus, Hyderabad” Received 24.1 lakhs research grants From Ministry Water resources.
Environmental Engineering Group: Dr. Y.Sudhakar Reddy, Mr. Snehit Harnal, Mr. P.Srinivas, Mr. Kashinath S Patil, Mr. Y.Srinvas.
- “Impact of Urban , Industrial and Agricultural Pollution in Surface and Groundwater in and around Hyderabad and Secunderabad A.P. India” Received 5.4 lakhs research grants from Ministry of water Resources
Surveying : Mr.Vishal Akula, Y.Shiva Kumar Reddy & Kashinath.S.Patil
- “Contour Mapping, Leveling and Layout marking for Gubba Cold Storage A1 at Annaram Village, Dundigal, Hyderabad.