Structural Engineering Laboratory

Research Areas

  • Computational  Mechanics  and  Structural  Analysis:

  • Earthquake Engineering:

  • Seismic Analysis and Design:

  • Risk and Reliability:

  • Structural Design:

  • Structural Materials:

  • Design and Experimentation:

  • Sensing  and  Monitoring:

 

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Detailed Research Topics

Computational Mechanics and Structural Analysis: Nonlinear Mechanics, Stability of Structures, Mechanics of Composite. Multiscale, Multiphysics modeling in Mechanics and Materials, Finite element/Meshlessmethods, Lattice-Boltzmann (LB) simulations of solids.

Earthquake Engineering: Seismic Hazard Analysis, Modeling of Sources, Occurrence and Attenuation, Ground Motion Simulation, Study of Nonstationary Characteristics, Strong Motion Characterization, Near-Field Effects.

Seismic Analysis and Design: Structural Response, Stochastic and Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis, Seismic Soil-Structure-Interaction, Dynamic Stability, Effects of Stiffness and Strength Irregularities,Damage Models, Seismic Risk Assessment, Seismic Protection, Base Isolation, Energy Dissipating Devices, Performance-Based Design, Seismic Performance Evaluation of Structural and Nonstructural Components and Systems.

 

Risk and Reliability: Stochastic, Robust Optimization of Structures, Uncertainty, Reliability of Structures, Structural Damage Assessment, Hazard Mitigation, Cost-Benefit Analysis. Time Dependent Reliability, Enhancement of Sustainability of Infrastructure Systems Unde Extreme Events. 

Structural Design: Design of Steel, Masonry and Concrete Structures, Pre-Stressed and Post-Tensioned Concrete, Structural Steel, Other Materials, Rehabilitation of Aging and Damaged Structures.

Structural Materials: Behavior of Concrete and Cementatious Materials and Plastics, High-Performance Steels, Concrete, Fiber Reinforced Plastics for Structural Frames, Smart Materials, Durability and Deterioration of Concrete Structures.

Design and Experimentation: Static and Dynamic Testing of Structural Components/Subassemblages, Pseudo-Dynamic Tests, Shake Table Test, Components and System Models, Large-Scale Structural Testing, Nondestructive Evaluation, Validation of Simulation Models, Retrofit Measures for Existing Structures, Exploration of New Materials and New Structural Systems.

Sensing and Monitoring: Experimental Modal Analysis, Structural Health Monitoring, Free/Force/Ambient Vibration Studies,Condition Assessment, Distributed Sensing, Real-Time Monitoring.


 

  • Structural Strong Floor and Reaction Frame

  • Model 600RD Load Frame

  • Loading Devices and Servo-Controller

  • Force-Controlled Hydraulic Jacks (10-50 kN capacities)

  • Hydraulic Jacks ENERPAC Make

  • Flex-Test GT Multi-Actuator Controller (MTS, USA)

  • MTS 407 Controller

  • MTS 458.10 Controller

  • Closed Loop Servo Hydraulic Actuator

  • 1350 kN Compression Testing Machine (RIEHLE Instruments, AEMTEK Inc.,Illonois)

  • 6000kN Column Testing Machine (WPM,Germany)

  • Electronically Controlled Sensors: LVDTs/DCDTs, Strain Gauges, Velocity Meters (induction type) and

  • Accelerometers (both force balance and capacitive types)

  • Traditional devices: Dial gauges and Proving Rings

  • PC-Based Data Acquisition System of different capabilities

  • Facilities and Equipment for handling and preparation of concrete

  • Wet Concrete Properties

  • Temperature Controlled Ovens

  • In-Situ Property Evaluation

  • Concrete Core-Cutting Machine

  • Schmidt Hammers

  • Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Measuring System

  • Micro-Cover Meter

  • Half-Cell Surveyor for Corrosion Measurement

  • Diamond cutter for cutting and dressing concrete and rock

  • Prestressing jacks for 7 mm and 8 mm wires

  • Falt Jacks

  • Vertical Band Sawing Machine

  • Torque wrench

  • Diamond cutter

  • Ambient Vibration Survey System (AVSS)

  • Forced Vibration Survey System (FVSS)

  • Electro Dynamic Shaking Table

  • Servo-Hydraulic Shake Table

  • Model Testing using Impact Hammer

  • Starterkit "Wireless Accelerometer & BeanGateway Outdoor & BeanScape Multi-WSN"

  • BeanGateway Ethernet (Outdoor version)

  • BeanDevice AX-3D

  • BeanScape Multi-WSN

  • Scilab scripts for digital signal processing( FFT & PPV Filtering)

  • Powersupply Bloc 12V with M8-3 Pins plug/ watertight -IP67 for BeanDevice

  • Starterkit "Wireless Accelerometer &BeanGateway Outdoor &BeanScapeLite"

  • BeanScapeLite

  • Dynamic Signal Analyzer

  • Fiber Optic Based Temperature and Strain Measurement system

  • Pseudo-Dynamic Testing Facility

  • Non-Yielding and Stiff Integrated Reaction Floor-Wall Assembly

  • 10x15x4.0 m Three Cell Box Girder Floor and 10 m high, 2 m thick Post-Tensioned Wall

  • Anchorages at 0.6 m grid capable of 2 MN for axial load and 1.5 MN for shear loads

  • Closed Loop Servo Hydraulic actuator

  • Self-Fabricated Double Girder E.O.T. Crane

  • Synthesis of numerical modeling and experimental testing

  • Require adequate simulation of boundary conditions at the interface



  • Response Modification of Nonstructural Components Due to Nonlinear Behavior of Supporting

  • Structures

  • Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd. Chair

  • Creating an International Program for Sustainable Infrastructure Development under Obama-Singh

  • 21st Century Knowledge Initiative (OSI) Grant

  • Vibration Mitigation of Power Plant Chimneys: Analytical and Wind Tunnel Study

  • Performance Evaluation and Robust Design Optimization of Shape Memory Alloy Based Isolation

  • System

  • A Hybrid Scheme for Enhancing Seismic Performance of Open - Ground Story RC Buildings

  • Aluminium Shear-Links for Passive Control of Seismic Response of Truss Moments Frames

  • Pulse-Type Ground Motion: Engineering Characterization and Effects on Structural Response

 

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  • Dr. S. K. Chakrabarti

  • Dr. Sudhir Mishra

  • Dr. Sudhir K. Jain