Name

Designation & Address:

Dr.C.UMARANI
Professor
Department of Civil Engineering
Division of Structural Engineering
College of Engineering Guindy
Anna University, Chennai-600025

Contact No

: 044 2235 7409

E-Mail ID

: umarani@annauniv.edu , umaraniguna@yahoo.com

1.1

BRIEF CAREER PROFILE OF Dr. C.UMARANI

Dr.C.Umarani obtained her B.E. (Civil) I Class with Distinction from GCT,
Coimbatore; M.E. (Structures) I Class with Distinction from CEG, Anna University; Ph.D
(Civil Engineering) from CIT, Coimbatore; P.D.F. from University of Canterbury, New
Zealand. She has 27 years of teaching experience (19 years at IRTT, Erode and 8 years at
CEG, AU).
She was one of the six candidates selected for international research in Earthquake
Engineering under NPEEE scheme by MHRD. She was awarded Research Project by
DST under Young Women Scientist Scheme.
As a researcher, she has established R&D collaborations with University of
Canterbury, New Zealand. She was invited for a seminar talk in 2014 by UC, NZ. She has
carried out Seismic Performance evaluation of bridges by field testing and presented
research findings before Bridges Committee at TRB, USA. She has successfully
completed research projects funded by DST (Rs. 8.88 lakhs), AICTE (6 lakhs) and UGC
(Rs.12 lakhs).
She has guided 8 Ph.D. scholars (6 as Supervisor, 2 as Joint Supervisor), 2 M.S.
(By Research) Scholars, and currently guiding 8 Ph.D. scholars. She has published 24
papers in International journals and 10 papers in national journals, reviewed three books,
written one book. She has organized 11 national level technical seminars/workshops/STTP
and has in her credit 25 international and 48 national conference papers. UG Projects
guided for three consecutive years 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11 were awarded Best Project
award for Final Year B.E. Civil ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ENDOWMENT AWARD.

Her administrative responsibilities at University level include: Deputy Director,

Centre for Academic Courses; Professor-in-Charge, CEM Cell (Civil and Electrical Minor
works Cell ), CEG.; AEE (Design), Estate Office (1 year); Member, Joint Working
Committee, AU-ISTE for FDTP, Member, Inspection Committee for Affiliation, AU;
Member, Board of Studies, SIT.
She was involved in major sponsored studies which include, Structural analysis
and design of major Grade Separators -Perambur flyover bridge, Strength and condition
assessment of 300 m high RCC TV tower at Rameswaram, Proof Checking the design of
Service Reservoirs, International students hostel for IISc, Pune etc.
As Professorin-charge of Computer Lab, she has mooted the purchase of latest
computers and software PRIMAVERA, RUAUMOKO, SOFiSTiK AG ( Finite Element &
CAD Software). As attached to Structural Dynamics Lab she has procured the latest
equipments such as Wireless Structural Testing System, Structural Dynamics Monitor,
Data Acquisition system accessories and data recording Software and Power operated
Double acting Hydraulic Jacks. She was actively involved in the depart mental works such
as, preparation of DST-FIST proposal, TEQIP (Phase 2) proposal, UGC XI plan proposal,
UGC-DSA proposal, DST-Purse proposal for Civil Engg. Dept.
To develop Industry-Institute interaction she was co-coordinating the work related
to creating MoU with M/s. Gammon India Pvt. Ltd. for GET (Graduate Engineer Trainee)
Development Programme. As a faculty in charge for M.E.(CEM) she has arranged
Seminar Series 2010 for the benefit of PG students; a number of students had got
opportunity for internship, placement and gained knowledge. Project Implementation
Committee member, TEQIP, CEG. She has co-ordinated training programmes for masons,
bar-benders and site-supervisors for earthquake resistant construction. She is one of the
expert member in the SIT (Special Investigation Team for the Moulivakkam Building
Collapse case. She is a fellow member of Institution of Engineers and Life member of
IASE, ISTE & ICI.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Degree
PDF

Ph.D
M.E

Branch /
Specialisation
Structural
engineering

Average
Marks / Class

Civil Engineering

--

Structural
Engineering

B.E.
Civil Engineering

Year of
Passing
2006

--

84.0 %
I Class with
Distinction
79.0 %
I Class with
Distinction

Institution where studied

University of Canterbury,
Christchurch, NZ

University /
Board
University of
Canterbury,
Newzealand

2002

Coimbatore Institute of
Technology, Coimbatore

Bharathiar
University

1991

College of Engineering,
Guindy, Chennai

Anna University

1986

Government College of
Technology, Coimbatore

Bharathiar
University

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Post held

Total Teaching Experience: 27 years

Period

Professor

From
26.11.2014

To
Till Date

Associate Professor

04.08.2009

25.11.2014

Assistant Professor

04.08.2006

03.08.2009

Assistant Professor

22.03.2004

31.07.2006

Selection Grade Lecturer

01.01.2003

21.03.2004

Senior Lecturer

13.06.1994

31.12.2002

Lecturer

01.01.1988

12.06.1994

Associate Lecturer

01.10.1986

31.10.1987

Name of the Institution

Nature of Duties

College of Engineering, Guindy,

Anna University, Chennai
College of Engineering, Guindy,
Anna University, Chennai
College of Engineering, Guindy,
Anna University, Chennai
Institute of Road and Transport
Technology, Erode
Institute of Road and Transport
Technology, Erode
Institute of Road and Transport
Technology, Erode
Institute of Road and Transport
Technology, Erode
Institute of Road and Transport
Technology, Erode

Teaching, Research
& Consultancy
Teaching, Research
& Consultancy
Teaching, Research
& Consultancy
Teaching, Research
& Consultancy
Teaching, Research
& Consultancy
Teaching &
Research
Teaching &
Research
Teaching &
Research

STUDY/TRAVEL ABROAD

2005-2006: Sponsored by Government of India for International research to

University of Canterbury, Christchurch, NZ as NPEEE FELLOW.
2012: Participated and presented a paper on the research work carried out at
Anna University, Chennai in TRB Conference at Washington, USA
2014: Participated and presented a paper on the research work carried out at
Anna University, Chennai in New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering
Conference 2014 at Auckland, NZ.

1.5

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES

Fellow of Institution of Engineers (F-112901-1)

Life Member of Indian Association of Structural Engineers (IASE)
Life Member of Indian Society of Technical Education (LM17620)
Life Member of Indian Concrete Institute (LM 9008)

1.6

LIST OF FUNDED PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN

Principal Investigator UGC - CAS Programme - Performance Assessment of Existing

Road Bridges - Rs.12.00 lakhs 2009-2014
Principal Investigator DST Project under Young Scientist Scheme - Earthquake
Resistant Design of Multi-storey Buildings - Rs.8.88 lakhs 2002-2007
Principal Investigator AICTE under Research Promotion Scheme Slab Effects on
Building Seismic Performance - 2009-2012
UGC-CAS Phase II

1.7

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

Papers Published in Journals :

Research Papers Published in International Journals: 26
Research Papers Published in National Journals: 10
01

Umarani Gunasekaran and Saddam M.Ahmed, Analytical Investigation on the Seismic

Performance of Slabs in RC Frame Joints, Magazine of Concrete Research, 2015, Paper
MACR-D-14-00132R1, (Accepted for Publication) (Impact Factor 0.759)

02

Umarani Gunasekaran and Saddam M.Ahmed, Study on Effect of RC Slabs in BeamColumn Subassemblies under Cyclic Loading, ISTE-SRM International Journal of Civil
Engineering, Vol.1, Issue.1, Jan-Jun 2015 pp. 68-91.

03

Umarani Gunasekaran and Saddam M.Ahmed, Experimental investigation into the seismic
performance of slabs in RC frame joints, Magazine of Concrete Research, 2014, 66(15),
Paper 1300329, http://dx.doi.org/10.1680/macr.13.00329 pp. 770-778. (Impact
Factor 0.759)

04

Roseenid Teresa Amaladosson, Umarani Gunasekaran, Premavathi Narayanan, "Modal

criticality index of an existing reinforced cement concrete T-beam ", International Journal of
Civil and Structural Engineering , Vol. 4, Issue 3 (2014), pp. 389-401.

05

Saddam M.Ahmed and Umarani Gunasekaran, Testing and evaluation of reinforced

concrete beam-column-slab joint, Gradevinar Journal, Croatian Society of Civil Engineers
Vol.66 issue 1, (2014), pp.21-36. DOI:10.14256/JCE.971.2013. (Impact Factor 0.216)

06

Parukutty S. Ambily, Kapali Ravisankar, Chockkalingam Umarani, Jamboor K. Dattatreya

and Nagesh R. Iyer, Development of ultra-high performance geopolymer concrete,
Magazine of Concrete Research, Paper 1300057, http://dx.doi.org/10.1680/macr.13.00057,
2013 (Impact Factor 0.759)

07

Ikhlas S. Sheet, Umarani Gunasekaran, Gregory A. MacRae, "Experimental Investigation of

CFT Column to Steel Beam Connections Under Cyclic Loading", Journal of Constructional
Steel Research, published by ELSEVIER. Vol. 86, pp. 167-182 ( 2013). ). (5-Year Impact
Factor: 1.717)

08

Umarani Gunasekaran, Roseenid Teresa Amaladosson, Premavathi Narayanan,

Kanchanadevi Ashokkumar, " Performance assessment of an existing reinforced cement
concrete T-beam and slab bridge using pushover analysis", The Baltic journal of road and
bridge engineering, published by Vilniaus Gedimino technikos universitetas. Vol. 8, No. 2,
pp. 83-90 ( 2013). (Impact Factor 2.436)

09

V.Rajendran, R.Murugesan and C.Umarani, Study on Ring Anode Corrosion with Self
Sacrificial Anode in Patch Repair, WULFENIA Journal, Vol. 20, No.7, July 2013, pp. 162177. (Impact Factor 0.267)

10

R.Kandasamy, R.Murugesan and C.Umarani, Chloride Diffusion Characteristics of Fibre

Reinforced Concrete using Manufactured Sand as Fine Aggregate and Domestic Waste
Plastics as Fibres, WULFENIA Journal, Vol. 20, No.7, July 2013, pp. 282-290. (Impact
Factor 0.267)

11

Saddam M. Ahmed, Umarani Gunasekaran and Gregory A. MacRae, " Slab Effects on
Building Seismic Performance: State of the Art", Journal of Structural Engineering,
published by CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre, Chennai. Vol. 40, No. 2, pp.
121-126 ( 2013). (H Index: 6)

12

Saddam M. Ahmed, Umarani Gunasekaran and Gregory A. MacRae, "Performance of an

Interior Beam-Column Joint with and without a Slab under Cyclic Load", Advanced
Materials Research, published by Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland. Vol. 680, pp. 211216 ( 2013). (H Index: 16)

13

Ikhlas S. Sheet and Umarani Gunasekaran , "Seismic Performance of Moment End-Plate

connections to CFT Column under Cyclic Loading", Advanced Materials Research,
published by Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland. Vol. 680, pp. 205-210 (2013). (H
Index: 16)

14

M.P.Venkatesh and C.Umarani, "Study on factors influencing Resource constraints in Time

overrun of Construction Projects", International Journal of Scientific Research, published by
Sara Publishing Academy. Vol. 2, Issue 6, pp. 250-252 (2013).

15

J.Prakashvel, C.Umarani, K.Muthumani and N.Gopalakrishnan, Earthquake Response of

Reinforced Concrete Frame with Open Ground Storey, Bonfring International Journal of
Industrial Engineering and Management Science, Vol.2, No.4, December 2012, pp.91-101.
(Impact Factor 0.541)

16

Saddam M. Ahmed, Umarani Gunasekaran and Gregory A. MacRae, "A Parametric Study
of the Reinforced Concrete Slab Subjected to Dynamic Excitation", Applied Mechanics and
Materials, published by Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland. Vol. 147, pp. 270-277 (
2012). (H Index: 11)

17

Ikhlas S. Sheet, Umarani Gunasekaran, Gregory A. MacRae, " Modeling of Steel BeamColumn Connections under Dynamic Excitation", Journal of Structural Engineering,
published by CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre, Chennai, Vol. 40, No.3, August
September 2013, PP.254-261. (H Index: 6)

18

Saddam M. Ahmed, Umarani Gunasekaran and Gregory A. MacRae, " A Parametric Study
of R.C. Slab in Beam-Column Connection under Cyclic Loading", Bulletin of the New
Zealand
Society
for
Earthquake
Engineering,
published
by
NZSEE.
(http://www.nzsee.org.nz/db/2012/paper058.pdf) (2012). (H Index: 20)

19

M.P.Venkatesh, C.Umarani, S.M.Renuga, Balasubramanian Malathi, "Analysis and

identification of critical factors of delay in Construction Projects", Journal of Construction
Management, published by NICMAR. pp. 83

20

C.Umarani, S.Kamal, M.Hazeen Fathima, "Engineers retention in the Indian construction

industry", The Indian Concrete Journal, published by ACC Limited. Vol. 86, Issue 5, pp. 57

21

S.Kamal, M.Hazeen Fathima and C.Umarani, "Factors Influencing The Retention of Middle
Managers/Engineers in Construction Industry", Journal of Construction Management,
published by NICMAR. Vol. 37, Issue 1, pp. 64-68 (2012).

22

M.P.Venkatesh, Balasubramanian Malathi, C.Umarani, "Factors Affecting Implementation

of Resource Scheduling in Indian Construction Projects", Journal of Applied Mechanics and
Materials , published by Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland. Vol. 174, pp. 2782-2786
(2012). (H Index: 11).

23

M.P.Venkatesh, S.M.Renuka, C.Umarani , "Causes of Delay in Indian Construction

Industry", Journal of Applied Mechanics and Materials , published by Trans Tech
Publications, Switzerland. Vol. 174, pp. 2768-2773 (2012). (H Index: 11)

24

M.P.Venkatesh, S.M.Renuka, Balasubramanian Malathi and C.Umarani , " Evaluation of

Critical Factors Influencing Resource Allocation in Indian Construction Projects", Journal
of Applied Mechanics and Materials , Vol. 174, pp. 2774-2777 (2012). (H Index: 11)

25

Kamal.S., Umarani.C. & Anbu Selvaraj.T, "Study on factors affecting Labour Productivity
in the construction Industry", Journal of Construction Management, published by NICMAR.
Issue 1, pp. 65-77 (2011).

26

S.Kamal, M.P.Venkatesh, C.Umarani, and V.Senthil, "Productivity Improvement

Scheduling Through Effective Resource Management", Journal of construction management
, published by NICMAR. Vol. 25, pp. 45-58 (2011).

27

Umarani Gunasekaran, Kanchanadevi Ashokkumar and Rose Enid Teresa Amaladosson,

"Load Rating of Bridges Current Practices and Issues", Journal of Applied Technologies
& Innovations, Vol. 2, Issue 2, pp. 9-19 (2010).

28

Joseph.J.D.R., Rao.K.B., Anoop.M.B. and Umarani.C, "An Approach to consider

uncertainties in the Design of Steel Columns", Journal of The Institution of Engineers
(India), Vol. 91, pp. 3-6 (2010).

29

Rose Enid Teresa Amaladosson, Premavathi.N, Umarani Gunasekaran, "Seismic

Performance Assessment of an existing Road Bridge using Standard Pushover Analysis",
Journal of Advanced Mechanics and Materials. Vol.147, pp.278

30

Umarani Gunasekaran, Premalatha.E and Aruna Malini.T.P, "Facades of Tall Buildings

State of the Art", International Journal of Modern Applied Science, published by Canadian
Center of Science and Engineering. Vol. 4, Issue 12, pp. Vol 4, No. 12, December 2010, pp44-57. (2010). (H Index: 4)

31

Umarani.C and Basil Gnanappa.S, " Structural Behaviour of Reinforced Concrete Frames
with Confined Infill under Cyclic Loading", International Journal of Earth Science and
Engineering, published by Cafet Innova Technical Society -CITS. Vol. 3, Issue 6, pp. 916923 (2010).

32

S.Shanmugasundaram, S. Jayanthi, R. Sundararajan, C. Umarani and K. Jagadeesan, Study

on Utilization of Fly Ash Aggregates in Concrete, International Journal of Modern Applied
Science, published by Canadian Center of Science and Engineering. Vol. 4, Issue 12, pp.
Vol 4, No. 5, pp-44-57. (2010). (H Index: 4)

33

Kanchanadevi.A and Umarani.C, "Non-linear finite element analysis for assessment of

Bridges", International Journal of Earth Science and Engineering, ISSN 9974-5904,
published by Cafet Innova Technical Society -CITS. Vol. 2, No. 6, pp. 588-595 (2009).

34

Umarani. C and Gregory A Macrae, "A new concept for consideration of slab effects on
build.ing seismic performance", Journal of Structural Engineering, published by CSIRStructural Engineering Research Centre, Chennai. Vol. 34, Issue 1, pp. 25-32 (2007). (H
Index: 6)

35

Gregory A. MacRae, Umarani Gunasekaran, "A Concept for Consideration of Slab Effects
on Building Seismic Performance", Bulletin of NewZealand Society of Earthquake Engg.,
published by NZSEE. (http://www.nzsee.org.nz/db/2006/paper22.pdf) ( 2006)

36

Umarani.C, Basil Gnanappa, S, "Experimental Investigation on Reinforced concrete frames

under lateral cyclic loading", Journal of Civil Engineering & Construction Review, pp. 4452 (2005).

37
38

Saddam M.Ahmed,Gregory A.MacRae ,Umarani Gunasekaran,Analytical investigation on

the seismic performance of slabs in RC frame joints,Magazine of Concrete Research
http://dx.doi.org/10.1680/macr.14.00132, ICE Publishing(2015).
S.Kamal,S.M.Renuka,C.Umarani,Challengers For HR Professionals In Construction
Industry:Engineers Attrition Risk. Journal of construction management, published by
NICMAR. Vol. XXX,No.I Jan Mar 2015,Page No:89-100.

Papers Published in Conferences / Symposiums

Research Papers in International Programmes: 26
Research Papers in National Programmes: 48
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Umarani.C., Subramanian.K., Elangovan.A., Stability of Rectangular Plates with Loading

Singularity, International Conference on Stability of Structures, ICSS 95, 7th 9th
June, 1995, P.S.G.College of Technology, Coimbatore. pp.517-526.
Umarani.C. and Govindan.P., Hysteretic Response of Multi-storey Brick Infilled
R.C.Frame under Lateral Loads, Proceedings of the Seminar on Building Construction
Technology for the New Millennium, Indian Building Congress and PWD, New Delhi,
October 22-23, 1999. pp.90-98.
Umarani.C. and Govindan.P., Effect of Wind / Earthquake Loading on Brick Infilled
R.C.Frame, Proceedings of the All India Seminar on Lessons for Architects and
Engineers from Recent Indian Earthquakes, Institution of Engineers (India), Roorkee,
January 6-7, 1999. pp.77-86.
Umarani.C. and Govindan.P., Composite Action of R.C.Frame with Brick Infill under
Cyclic Loading, Proceedings of Forty Forth Congress of the Indian Society of Theoretical
and Applied Mechanics, I.I.T., Kharagpur, December 22-25, 1999. pp.83-88.
Umarani.C. and Govindan.P., Experimental Study of R.C.Frame Infilled with Confined
Brick Masonry, Proceedings of the Sixth International Seminar on Structural Masonry for
Developing Countries, I.I.Sc., Bangalore, October 11-13, 2000., pp.307-316.
Umarani.C., Basil Gnanappa, S., and Govindan.P., Stiffness Degradation of Hollow
Block Infilled R.C.Frame under Cyclic Loading, Proceedings of the National Seminar on
Advances in Structural Dynamics and Design, SERC, Chennai, pp. 519-526.
Umarani.C., Basil Gnanappa, S., and Govindan.P., Structural Response of Fly Ash Brick
Infill in R.C.Frame, 7th CANMET / ACI International Conference on Fly Ash, Silica
Fume, Slag and Natural Pozzolans in Concrete, Chennai, July 22-27, 2001, pp. 211-225.
Umarani.C., Basil Gnanappa.S. and 'Testing of Ferrocement Infilled Tall
Structures,',
Proceeding
of
the
Structural
Engineering
Convention
SEC- 2001 An International Meet, University of Roorkee, Roorkee,
Umarani.C., Basil Gnanappa, S., and Jebaraj.J., Strength Potential of Concrete Hollow
Block Masonry Infill in Tall Buildings, The 8th East Coast Pacific Conference on
Structural Engineering Construction, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore,,
December 5-7, 2001.
Umarani.C., Basil Gnanappa, S., and Jebaraj.J., Bulk Utilization of Fly Ash as Brick Infill
in High-Rise Buildings, The 8th East Coast Pacific Conference on Structural Engineering
Construction, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore,, December 5-7, 2001.
Umarani.C., Basil Gnanappa, S., and Murugesan.R, Structural Behaviour of Reinforced
Concrete Frames with Confined Infill under Cyclic Loading, The Second International
Conference on Advances in Structural Engineering and Mechanics(ASEM'02), 21-23
August 2002, Busan, Korea.
Umarani.C., Basil Gnanappa, S., and Murugesan.R, Wind Load Resistance of Various
Lateral Load Resisting System, The Second International Symposium on Wind and
Structures(AWAS'02)" , 21-23 August 2002, Busan, Korea.
Thirugnanam.G.S. & Umarani.C., Ductile behaviour of fibrous concrete hinging zones in
multi-storey R.C.Frames, ICFRC International Conference on Fibre Composites, High
performance concretes and smart materials, 8-10 January 2004, Chennai, pp.305-314.
Gregory A Macrae & Umarani C., A Concept for consideration of slab effects on building
seismic performance. NZSEE International Conference 2006, New Zealand.
Umarani C, Gregory A Macrae, Richard Fenwick & Athol Carr., Slab effects on building
seismic performance, International Conference - PSSC 2006, New Zealand.

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Kanchanadevi & Umarani.C., Load Rating of Bridges, SEC2008, 18-20, Dec.2008,

SERC, Chennai., pp.983 - 992.
Premalatha E ,Umarani Gunasekaran & Aruna Malini T P. (2010)., Facades of Tall
Buildings-State of the Art, Structural Engineering Convention 2010 (SEC2010),
Annamalai University.
Saddam M.Ahmed, Umarani Gunasekaran & Gregory A Macrae A Parametric Study of
the Reinforced Concrete Slab Subjected to Dynamic Excitation.Kunming, China: 2011
International Conference on Civil Engineering and Building Materials (CEBM), 29-31 Jul
2011. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings).
Rose Enid Teresa Amaladosson, Premavathi.N & Umarani Gunasekaran, Seismic
Performance Assessment of an existing Road Bridge using Standard Pushover Analysis,
Kunming, China: 2011 International Conference on Civil Engineering and Building
Materials (CEBM), 29-31 Jul 2011. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published
proceedings).
Ikhlas S. Sheet, Umarani, C. and MacRae, G. A. (2011). An analytical model for the
analysis of steel beam-column connections under cyclic loading, published in
proceedings of International Conference on Earthquake Analysis and Design of Structures
(EQADS 2011), December 1-3, 2011, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, India.
Ahmed, S. M., Umarani, C. and MacRae, G. A. (2011). Effect of slab and transverse
beam on R.C. beam column joint, Published in proceedings of International Conference
on Earthquake Analysis and Design of Structures (EQADS 2011), December 1-3, 2011,
PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, India.
Rose Enid Teresa Amaladosson, Premavathi.N & Umarani Gunasekaran, Modal
pushover analysis of an existing R.C.C T-beam cum slab bridge to identify the critical
mode, Published in proceedings of International Conference on Earthquake Analysis and
Design of Structures (EQADS 2011), December 1-3, 2011, PSG College of Technology,
Coimbatore, India.
Saddam M.Ahmed, Umarani C. & Gregory A Macrae (2012), A Parametric Study of
R.C. Slab in Beam-Column Connection under Cyclic Loading, Paper No: 058, NZSEE
International Conference 2012, New Zealand.
Rose Enid Teresa Amaladosson, Premavathi.N & Umarani Gunasekaran, Modal
pushover analysis of an existing R.C.C T-beam cum slab bridge to identify the critical
mode, TRB 91st Annual Meeting Conference, The National Academies, Washington D.C,
January 22-26,2012.
Premalatha. E, Umarani. C (2013)., Stuctural Behaviour of Glass Panels in Facades,
Proc. of the 8th Asia-Pacific Conference on Wind Engineering (APCWE-VIII) Chennai,
India (2013) pp. 481-484.
Hobbs, M., MacRae, G.A., Bull, D., Gunasekaran, U., Clifton, G.C. and Leon, R.
(2013) Slab Column Interaction - Significant or Not? Christchurch, New Zealand: Steel
Innovations Conference, 21-22 Feb 2013. Paper 14. http://www.scnz.org/content/steelinnovations-papers. (Conference Contributions - Full conference papers)

Book published
Title
: "CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES AND PRACTICES IN TAMIL
Authored by : Dr.C.Umarani
Published by : ANNA UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI.(2012)

Reviewer for the following Books

Reviewer for the book on Analysis of Structures: Strength and Behaviour by

T.S.Thandavamoorthy published by Oxford University Press India, New Delhi.

Reviewer for the book on Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures by S.K.Duggal

published by Oxford University Press India, New Delhi.

Reviewer for the book on Analysis of Indeterminate Skeletal Structures published by

Elsevier, a division of Reed Elsevier India Pvt. Ltd, Kolkata.

Research Guidance
Guided
Ph.D
(as Supervisor)

Ph.D

Guiding
7
(1 Thesis submitted)

M.S.(By Research)

M.E.

31

(as Joint Supervisor)

Ph.D (as Supervisor)

S. No

Scholar Name

Register No.

Research Title

Status

01

Rose Enid Teresa.A

2823119707

Analysis of T-Beam Bridge for Seismic Characterisation

Completed

02

Kamal.S

2915119702

Optimization of Management Information system practice in Construction Industry

Completed

03

Ikhlas Sadi Sheet

1026119101

Behaviour of the Connections with Steel Beam and CFT column under Cyclic Loading

Completed

04

Venkatesh.M.P.

2914119703

Study on Influence of Resource Constraints in Time Overrun of Construction Projects

Completed

05

Saddam Mohammed Ahmed

1016119713

Behaviour of Frames under Seismic Loading

Completed

06

Ambily.P.S

1022119706

Development of Ultra High Performance Concretes using Geopolymer as Binder and

Copper Slag as Filler

Completed

07

Balasubramanian Malathi

1323119131

Influence of Labour Productivity in Scheduling of Construction Projects

Ongoing

08

Renuka.S.M

1323119110

Identification of Risk Assessment in Indian Construction Industries

Ongoing

09

Jayanthi.V

1322119112

Study on Shear Connectors in Steel-Concrete Construction

Ongoing

10

Shirlin Charles

1324119710

Study on Wind Effects on Structural Systems

Ongoing

11

B.Jothimani

1423119711

Behaviour of Beam-Column Sub Assemblies under Seismic Loading

Ongoing

12

B. Vijay Antony Raj

1414119737

Effects of Hybrid Fibres on Strength and Durability Properties in Autoclaved Aerated

Concrete Blocks

Ongoing

13

M.Dineshkumar

1513119130

Study on behaviour of concrete using Poly-ethylene terephthalate fibres

Ongoing

Ph.D (as Joint- Supervisor)

S. No

Scholar Name

Register No.

Research Title

Status

01

Rajendran

7089023108

Studies on Mitigation of Corrosion using Self Regulating Anodes in Repair &

Rehabilitation of RC Structures in Indian Scenario

Completed

02

Kandasamy

7089023105

Experimental Study on Self Compacting Fibre Reinforced Concrete Using

Manufactured Sand and Domestic Waste Plastics as Fibres

Completed

Sponsored Research Projects

Sl No:

Title of the study

Funded By

Amount in lakhs
of Rupees

Period of
Study

Role

Performance Assessment of Existing Road Bridges

UGC

12.00

2009-2014

Principal Investigator

Earthquake Resistant Design of Multi-storey Buildings

DST

8.88

2002-2007

Principal Investigator

Slab Effects on Building Seismic Performance

AICTE

6.00

2009-2012

Principal Investigator

List of Seminars / Training programs Organised

1. Organised Faculty Development Training Programme on "Structural Analysis-I,
sponsored by CFD, Anna University from 05th June 2013 to 12th June2013. Role:
Coordinator
2. Organised Training Programmes on Analysis, Design and Construction of Bridges for
five batches of Engineers of Rural Development Department from February to April 2010
(1st to 6th February 2010, 15th to 20th 6th February 2010, 1st to 6th March 2010, 22nd to 27th
March 2010, 5th to 10th April 2010). Role: Co-coordinator
3. Conducted Short-Term Training Programme for Technical Teachers on Disaster
Resistant Structural Design sponsored by ISTE (Indian Society of Technical Education)
during 16th February to 22nd February, 2009 at Anna University, Chennai. Role: Principal
Coordinator
4. Organised National workshop on Information Technology in Construction Industry for
P.G.Students, Technical Teachers and Practicing Engineers during 23rd October to 24th
October, 2008 at Anna University, Chennai. Role: Coordinator
5. Organised National workshop on Computer-Aided Design of RC Structures for Seismic
Loading for P.G.Students, Technical Teachers and Practicing Engineers during 25th April
to 26th April, 2008 at Anna University, Chennai. Role: Coordinator
6. Conducted Supervisor Training Programme sponsored by TEQIP (Technical Quality
Improvement Programme) during 21st May to 1st June, 2007 through Building Technology
Centre, Anna University, Chennai. Role: Coordinator
7. Conducted Short-Term training Programme for Masons on Earthquake Resistant
Construction sponsored by TEQIP (Technical Quality Improvement Programme) during
3rd to 5th, May, 2007 through Building Technology Centre, Anna University, Chennai.
Role: Coordinator
8. Conducted Short-Term training Programme for Bar-benders on Earthquake Resistant
Construction sponsored by TEQIP (Technical Quality Improvement Programme) during
26th to 28th , April, 2007 through Building Technology Centre, Anna University, Chennai.
Role: Coordinator
9. Conducted Short-Term training Programme for Masons on Good Quality Construction
sponsored by TEQIP (Technical Quality Improvement Programme) during 19th to 21st ,
April, 2007 through Building Technology Centre, Anna University, Chennai. Role:
Coordinator
10. Conducted Short-Term Course for Tamil nadu Electricity Board Engineers on Special
Concretes sponsored by Appadurai Chair for Power Systems, Anna University during
19th to 22nd September 2006 through Department of Civil Engineering, Anna University,
Chennai. Role: Coordinator
11. Conducted Short-Term Training Programme for Technical Teachers on Earthquake
Resistant Design of High-Rise Structures sponsored by ISTE (Indian Society of
Technical Education) during 21st October 2002 to 1st November 2002. Role: Principal
Coordinator

List of Conferences / Seminars / Workshops / Summer / Winter Schools attended

Duration
Sl. No.

Name of Conference / Workshop etc. Attended.

From

To

Total
Number of
Days

01

Seminar on Earthquake Design as per new code, CEG,AU

20.03.2003

20.03.2003

02

STTP on Structural Steel Design for University Faculty, NIT Surathkal

31.03.2003

06.04.2003

03

Short Term Training Course on Structural Dynamics- Application to Earthquake Engineering, IIT Madras

01.07.2003

05.07.2003

04

Short Term Training Course on Earthquake Resistant Structural Design, IIT Madras

07.07.2003

12.07.2003

05

STTP on Information Technology Applications in Civil Engineering, CIT, Coimbatore

10.11.2003

23.11.2003

14

06

Workshop on use of Construction Chemicals and techniques for Rehabilitation works, IRTT, Erode

19.02.2004

20.02.2004

07

Workshop on Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit of Multi-storeyed Buildings , IIT Madras

12.03.2005

--

08

Workshop on Earthquake Engineering for Teachers, IIT Roorkee

18.08.2006

19.08.2006

09

STTP on Design Methodology, SAP, Anna University

18.12.2006

23.12.2006

10

Capsule course on An exposure on quality assurance in civil engineering through material testing
NTH(SR), Taramani

15.02.2007

16.02.2007

11

Seminar on Oil & Gas Industry Academia Interface IRS, Anna University

05.04.2007

12

Workshop on Innovations in materials & Structures ICI, Chennai centre

20.09.2008

13

Workshop on Vibration measurements in Civil Engineering Structures DSE, Anna University

26.09.2008

14

Seminar on Fidic forms of Contract-An overview KPK International

19.11.2008

15

Seminar on High Rise Buildings CIDC-CAG

06.11.2009

07.11.2009

16

QIP on Urban and architectural conservation SAP, Anna University

07.06.2010

12.06.2010

17

Seminar on Risk Management and Mitigation CIDC-CAG

07.09.2010

08.09.2010

18

Third Asian Conference on Ecstacy in Concrete, ACECON 2010 IIT Madras

05.12.2010

09.12.2010

27.09.2008
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2
1

Duration
Sl. No.

Name of Conference / Workshop etc. Attended.

From

19

Green Building Congress 2010 CII & Indian green building council
st

To

Total
Number of
Days

07.10.2010

09.10.2010

20

Transportation Research Board 91 Annual Meeting International Conference Washington, DC

22.01.2012

26.01.2012

21

FDTP on CE2403-Basics of Dynamics & Aseismic Design DSE, Anna University

30.05.2012

06.06.2012

22

The 8th Asia-Pacific Conference on Wind Engineering (APCWE-VIII) held at Chennai, India

10.12.2013

14.12.2013

List of Consultancy Works Involved

S No.

Title of the study

Sponsored by

Strength and condition assessment of 300m high RCC TV tower at

Rameswaram

Doordharsan Govt. of India

Ascertaining the Structural stability of Microbiology building

Madras Veterinary College, Chennai

Structural design of buildings

Value Rs.

Role

20,22,480/-

Principal coordinator

44,944/-

Principal coordinator

TNSCB

1,34,832/-

Principal coordinator

Proof Checking the design of International students hostel

Madras University, Chennai

2,18,800/-

Principal coordinator

Proof Checking the design of Grade Separators

Chennai Corporation

8,00,000/-

Study Team Member

Proof Checking the design of Service Reservoirs for

Madurai Corporation

2,50,000/-

Principal coordinator

Design and Detailing for Perambur Flyover Bridge

Chennai Corporation

90,67,788/-

Study Team Member

Project on Improvements to existing Infrastructural facilities

MTC, Chennai.

75,00,000/-

Study Team Member

Proof Checking the design of PO and SPM Quarters at Aruppukottai

Postal Civil Division, Chennai

22,060/-

Principal coordinator

10

Proof Checking the design of proposed Faculty Housing Building,

IISER, Pune

IISER, Pune

2,59,995/-

Principal coordinator

11

Concrete Mix design

Various organizations

4,79,543/-

Study Team Member

12

Designing and preparing detailed drawing for the reconstruction of

roof slab of UGT at Southern Head Works

CMWSSB, Chennai

2,24,480/-

Study Team Member

Involvement in Departmental Development Works

Professorin-charge, Computer Laboratory, DSE
Professorin-charge, Computer Laboratory in the Division of Structural Engineering:
Mooted the purchase of latest computers and software PRIMAVERA, RUAUMOKO,
SOFiSTiK AG ( Finite Element & CAD Software)

Structural Dynamics Laboratory

Procured the latest equipments for Structural Dynamics Laboratory in Division of Structural
Engg. like,
o Wireless Structural Testing System (from UGC-CAS) Rs.17 lakhs
o Structural Dynamics Monitor (from UGC-CAS) Rs.3 lakhs
o Data Acquisition system accessories and data recording Software (from AICTE)
Rs.3 lakhs
o Power operated Double acting Hydraulic Jacks (From CPDE) Rs. 4 lkahs.

Other Departmental works:

Co-coordinating the work related to creating MoU with M/s. Gammon India Pvt. Ltd. for
GET (Graduate Engineer Trainee) Development Programme.
Arranged Seminar Series 2010 for the benefit of the students of M.E. Structural
Engineering and M.E.Construction Engineering and Management at Anna University.
Eminent personalities in the field of construction were invited to deliver lectures and
interact with students which provided a number of students the opportunity for internship,
placement and to gain field knowledge.
Faculty-in charge - M.E. Construction Engineering and Management (2008 to 2012)
Class Advisor - B.E Part-Time IV Sem Civil Engineering July-December 2011
Class Advisor - B.E Part-Time VII Sem Civil Engineering - January May 2010
Project Co-ordinator - B.E. FT VIII Sem Civil Engineering - Jan -May 2011
Chairman, Class Committee B.E. VIII Sem Civil Engg. (Jan 2012 May 2012)
Chairman, Class Committee B.E. III Sem Civil Engg.(TM) (Jan 2012 May 2012)
Chairman, Class Committee B.E. VII Sem Geoinformatics (July 2013 Dec. 2013)
Chairman, Class Committee B.E. IV Sem Civil (TM) (Jan 2014 May 2014)

Involvement in the Institutional Developmental Activities

Deputy Director, Centre for Academic Courses, Anna University

Professor-in-charge for the CEM cell (Civil and Electrical Minor works and maintenance
cell), CEG
Acted as Assistant Executive Engineer (Design) in the Estate Office (1 year)

Member, Joint Working Committee, AU-ISTE for FDTP

Member, Inspection Committee for Affiliation, Anna University
Anna University Representative, Board of Studies, SIT
Involved in the preparation of DST-FIST proposal, TEQIP (Phase 2) proposal, UGC XI
plan proposal, UGC-DSA proposal, DST-Purse proposal for Civil Engg. Dept.
Project Implementation Committee member, TEQIP, CEG

List of Key Note / Guest Lectures Delivered

1. Delivered a Lecture on "Slab effects on Building Seismic Performance" in Workshop on
Earthquake Engineering for Teachers organized by IIT, Roorkee , Roorkee (19-Aug-2006).
2. Delivered a lecture on Load Testing of Buildings and Bridges in the training programme on
Repairs and Rehabilitation of Structures for the Engineers of Tamil nadu Electricity Board
sponsored by Appadurai Chair for Power Systems (19th October 2007).
3. Delivered lectures on Design of Reinforced Concrete Bridge T-Beam and Slab bridge in
the Training Programmes on Analysis, Design and Construction of Bridges to the Engineers
of Rural Development Department organized by Division of Structural Engineering,
Department of Civil Engineering, Anna university, Chennai
4. Delivered a lecture on Design of Compression Members in the Faculty Development
Programme on CE2352 Design of Steel Structures organized by Division of Structural
Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, Anna university, Chennai ( 29th November
2010)
5. Delivered a lecture on Design of Flexural Members by Working Stress Method in the
Faculty Development Programme on Design of RC Elements organized by Division of
Structural Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, Anna university, Chennai (21st
June.2011)
6. Delivered a lecture in an AICTE sponsored Staff Development Programme at Sri Ramakrishna
Institute of Technology, Coimbatore (15th July 2011)
7. Delivered invited talk for a special show titled Idam peyarum Indhiya Arivu in All India
Radios FM Rainbow Channel Chennai (10th August 2011).
8. Delivered a Lecture on Advanced Earthquake Resistant Design Techniques in the CSIR
sponsored Seminar in Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai. (25th November 2011).
9. Delivered a Lecture on "Theory of Columns and SImple Column Design " in the Short term
training Programme on Design of Steel Structures organized by Division of Structural
Engineering , Department of Civil Engineering, Anna University, Chennai (1st December
2011)
10. Delivered a Lecture on Advanced Earthquake resistant Techniques in the National Seminar
on Advances in Concrete and Construction Technology " organized by K.S.R.College of
Engineering, Thiruchengodu.

11. Delivered a lecture on Modal Pushover analysis of RCC T-beam cum slab bridge to identify
the critical mode, before the Seismic Design and Bridges Committee meetings in TRB
conference 2012, Washington DC, USA (23rd January 2012)
12. Delivered keynote lecture on Advanced Earthquake Resistant Techniques on "Karigaala", an
All India Technical Symposium organized by Chennai Institute of Technology, Chennai (21st
February 2012).
13. Delivered a Lecture on " Analysis and Design of Reinforced Concrete T Beam Bridge" in the
Training Programme on Design and Construction of Bridges organized by Division of
Structural Engineering and BTC,Anna University, Chennai (17th April 2012).
14. Delivered a Lecture on in Advanced Earthquake resistant Techniques in the National
conference on "Advanced Construction Techniques and Geotechnical Engineering" organized
by St.Peters University, Chennai (25th April 2012).
15. Delivered a lecture on Design of Compression Members in the training Programme on
Design of Steel Structures as per IS 800-2007 sponsored by Appadurai Chair fpr Power
Systems,organized by Division of Structural Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering,
Anna university, Chennai ( 20th July 2012)
16. Delivered a Lecture on "Response and Design Spectra" in the Faculty development
Programme on Basics of Dynamics and Aseismic Designorganized by Division of Structural
Engineering , Department of, Chennai (02-Jun-2012).
17. Delivered a lecture on Rankines formula for columns in the Faculty Development
Programme on Strength of Materials organised by Division of Structural Engineering,
Department of Civil Engineering, Anna university, Chennai ( 4th December 2012)
18. Delivered a lecture on Design of Compression Members in the training Programme on
Design of Steel Structures as per IS 800-2007 sponsored by Appadurai Chair fpr Power
Systems,organized by Division of Structural Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering,
Anna university, Chennai ( 19th July 2013)