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Papers (published/presented – @ Technical Events)

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  1. ‘Exploration of the Possible Calcareous Isolates from Branacles and Their Characterization’, Benita Susanna b, Sarayu K, Ramachandra Murthy A, Nagesh R. Iyer, Sathya M, 5th International Conference on Science And Innovative Engineering, 5th April 2015.

  2. ‘Enhancement of Flexural Strength of Concrete Prism Using Bio-Based Mortar- A Review’, S Soundharya, K Sarayu, A Ramachandra Murthy, Nagesh R. Iyer and K Nirmalkumar, 4th National Conference on Innovations In Mechanical, Mechatronics And Building Sciences (NCIMMBS 2015) March 31st 2015.

  3. ‘Bio-Calcareous Materials for Civil Engineering Application’, B Benita Susanna, K Sarayu, A Ramachandra Murthy and Nagesh R. Iyer, Indo- Australian Conference on “ Biomaterials, Tissue Engineeing, Drug Delivery system and Regenerative Medicine” 5-7 february 2015.

  4. ‘Metagenomics for Identification of the Calcareous Biodiversity in the  Estuary’, M Charulatha, K Sarayu, A Ramachandra Murthy and Nagesh R. Iyer,Indo- Australian Conference on “ Biomaterials, Tissue Engineeing, Drug Delivery system and Regenerative Medicine” 5-7 february 2015.

  5. ‘Identification of the calcareous Biodiversity in the estuary using metagenomics’, Charulatha M, Sarayu K, Ramachandra Murthy A, Nagesh R. Iyer and Sridhar D,Indo- Australian Conference on “ Biomaterials, Tissue Engineeing, Drug Delivery system and Regenerative Medicine” 5-7 february 2015.

  6. ‘Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Algal Precipitate Incorporated concrete’,Gnanapoongothai V, Sarayu K, Ramachandra Murthy A, Nagesh R. Iyer and Sakthieswaran N,Indo- Australian Conference on “ Biomaterials, Tissue Engineeing, Drug Delivery system and Regenerative Medicine” 5-7 february 2015.

  7. ‘Enhancement of Mechanical Properties of Bio-concrete Incorporated with Nano-Silica And N2 Source’, Arunya A, Sarayu K, Ramachandra Murthy A, Nagesh R. Iyer and Madhavi T,Indo- Australian Conference on “ Biomaterials, Tissue Engineeing, Drug Delivery system and Regenerative Medicine” 5-7 february 2015.

  8. “Influence of SiO2 nano particles towards the preparation o belite using calcined lime sludge by mechanochemical method”, S. Maheswaran, S. Kalaiselvam, S. Arunbalaji, G. S. Palani and Nagesh R. Iyer, 3rd International Conference NANOCORN 2014, 14-15 Oct. 2014, Bangalore.

  9. “Engineering of cementitious composites using nanotechnology –  R&D at CSIR-SERC”, Nagesh R. Iyer,  Workshop on “Enginering of cementitious composites using nanotechnology”, 15 July 2014, CSIR-SERC, Chennai.

  10. “Experimental studies on hybrid beam reinforced with steel and BFRP bar” Nachiappan, P., Smitha Gopinath, Ramachandra Murthy A., Nagesh R. Iyer, Manju, T., “Best Paper Award” Int. conference on Emering Trends Sciences, Engineering and Technology, April 18-19, 2014, Jerusalem College of Engineering, Chennai

  11. “Analytical model for RC beams with textile reinforced concrete cover under fire conditions” Dharinee, R., Smitha Gopinath, Ramachandra Murthy A., Nagesh R.Iyer., Sivakumar, C.G., “Best Paper Award” Int. conference on Advances in Civil Engineering and Chemistry of Innovative Materials (ACECIM-2014), 13-14 March, 2014, SRM University, Chennai

  12. "Marine algae for cement mortar strengthening", Niveditha, C., Sarayu, K., Ramachandra Murthy, A., Ramesh Kumar, V., Nagesh R. Iyer, Pro. Int. Conf. Adv. Civil Eng. Chem. Innov. Mat., ACECIM '14, Chennai, pp.149-153, March 2014. 

  13. "Soil bacteria for the strength enhancement of cement mortar",Sujatha, S., Sarayu, K., Ramachandra Murthy, A., Ramesh Kumar, V., Nagesh R. Iyer, Pro. Int. Conf. Adv. Civil Eng. Chem. Innov. Mat., ACECIM '14, Chennai, pp.575-580, March 2014. 

  14. "Basalt degrading bacteria for the enhanced CSH formation", Ashwathi Arya, M., Sarayu, K., Ramesh Kumar, V., Ramachandra Murthy, A., Nagesh R. Iyer,Pro. Int. Conf. Adv. Civil Eng. Chem. Innov. Mat., ACECIM '14, Chennai, pp. 580-583, March 2014.

  15. "Exploration of bacterial strains secreting cementitious materials", Lavanya, D., Sarayu, K., Ramesh Kumar, V., Ramachandra Murthy, A., Nagesh R. Iyer,Pro. Int. Conf. Adv. Civil Eng. Chem. Innov. Mat., ACECIM '14, Chennai, pp.583-588, March2014. 

  16. "Marine bio-mineralizing calcaereous bacteria", Sujatha S., Sarayu K., Ramachandra Murthy A., Nagesh R. Iyer, Pro. National Conf. on Bioengineering, NCBE-2014, Chennai,  pp 22, March 2014

  17. "Role of bacteria in silica accumulation from agro ash", Dhanyasree S., Linushiya Ranjani L., Sarayu K., Ramachandra Murthy A., Nagesh R. Iyer,Pro. National Conf. on Bioengineering, NCBE-2014, Chennai, pp 24,March 2014.

  18. "Halimeda sp. as source of calcium carbonate and silica", Niveditha C., Sarayu K., Ramachandra Murthy A., Nagesh R. Iyer, Pro. National Conf. on Bioengineering, NCBE-2014, Chennai, pp25, March 2014.

  19. “Structural Engineering Research – GenNext”, Nagesh R. Iyer, Dr. M. Ramaiah Endowment Lecture, Indian ConcreteInstitute, Hyderabad, October 2013 (Guest lecture).

  20. “Contemporary Research in Structural Engineering” Nagesh R. Iyer,Prof. Purushothaman Memorial Lecture, Anna University, Chennai, October 2013 (Guest Lecture).

  21.  “An integrated approach to construction management”, Nagesh R. Iyer, Proc. of All India Seminar on “Structural aspects of architechtural engineering in property development”, The Institution of Engineers (India), Chennai, Sept. 2013, pp.1-16 (invited lecture). 

  22. “Need for Non-destructive Testing & Evaluation” Nagesh R. Iyer, Advanced Course on “Non-destructive Testing and Evaluation of Concrete Structures” for RDSO Engieers, CSIR-SERC, Chennai, August 2013.

  23. “Mathematical modelling and big data challenges instructural engineering”, Nagesh R. Iyer, International Conference on “Computational & Data Intensive Science (CDIS), CSIR-4PI, Bengaluru, August 2013. (Invited lecture).

  24. “Forensic analysis of RC structures”, Nagesh R. Iyer  and P. Srinivasan, Proc. of Conference & Exhibition on Forensic Civil Engineering, Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (India), Bengaluru, August 2013.

  25. “Hydrothermal synthesis and characterization of V2O5/MWNTs Nanocomposites”, Arunbalaji Subramanian, R. Vijayarangan, S., Vivekananthan, B. Bhuvaneshwari, R. Jayavel and Nagesh R. Iyer, Proc. of Intl.Conference on Advanced Nanomaterials & Emerging Engineeirng Technologies (ICANMEET-20), Sathyabama Univ., Chennai, July 2013,pp120-123.

  26. “Construction and demolition waste management: Synthesis of binder & aggregate from waste materials”, Nagesh R. Iyer,  Fourth International Conference on Innovative Practices in Construction & Waste Management, Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Technoloygy, Coimbatore, April 2013 (Chief Guest & Invited lecture).

  27. “Flexural behavior of RC beam strengthened with basalt reinforced concrete”, M. Prabha, Smitha Gopinath, Rama Chanda Murthy A., Nagesh R. Iyer, and Elangovan, Porc. Fifth National Level Conference on Innovations in Civil Engineering, Coimbatore, April 2013, pp161-165.

  28. “Numiercal simulation for response prediction of undamaged and damaged RC beasm”, V.S. Aishwariya, Smitha Gopinath, A. Rama Chandra Murthy, Nagesh R. Iyer, and  G. Ilangovan, Proc. of Intl. Conf. on Advances in Engineering and Technology (ICAET-2013), Dr. MGR University, Chennai, April 2013, Vol.3, pp13-16.

  29. “Numerical modeling of RC beams strengthened with basalt fiber reinforced polymers” authored by M. Prabha ., Smitha Gopinath, A. Rama Chandra Murthy, Nagesh R. Iyer, and  G. Ilangovan, Proc. of Intl. Conf. on Advances in Engineering and Technology (ICAET-2013), Dr. MGR University, Chennai, April 2013, Vol.3, pp33-46.

  30. “Service life estimation of concrete structures”, S. Bhaskar, K.Ramanjaneyulu, and Nagesh R. Iyer, Proc. of National Conf. on “Sustainiable Construction Materials and Technologies” (SCMAT), NIT, Warangal, March 2013, pp1-8.

  31. “Flexural strengthening of RC beams using fabric reinforced concrete”, Smitha Gopinath, Nagesh R. Iyer, Ravindra Gettu, Proc. of Intl. Conf. on “Rehabilitation and Restoration of Structrues (RRS-2013)”, IIT-Madras, Chennai, Feb. 2013, pp449-456.

  32. “Understanding and engineering of cementitious composites using nanotechnology” Saptarshi Sasmal and Nagesh R. Iyer, One day International Colloquium on “Nanotechnology in construction”, Bengaluru, Feb. 2013, pp.

  33. “Geopolyment concrete for sustainable development: R&D at CSIR-SERC”, Nagesh R. Iyer, and B.H.Bharathkumar, Proc. of fib-days  Internation Conference, Chennai, January 2013 (CD format) (Invited lecture).

  34. “Effect of concentric stiffener on remaining life prediction of stiffened panesl under fatigue loading”, Rakhi Sara Mathew, A. Rama Chandra Murthy, G. S.Palani, Nagesh R. Iyer,  and P. Eapen Sakaria, Proc. of National Conf. on Recent Advances in Ciivl Engineering (RACE-2012), Saintgits College of Engg., Kottayam, Dec. 2012, pp.149-154.

  35. “Characterization and development of mechanical properties of high strength and ultra  high strength concrete”, A. Rama Chandra Murthy, Nagesh R. Iyer, Smitha Gopinath, Proc. of National Conf. on Recent Advances in Ciivl Engineering (RACE-2012), Saintgits College of Engg., Kottayam, Dec. 2012, pp.3-12.

  36. “Field measurement of wind characteristics during cyclone ‘Nilam’”, G. Ramesh Babu, P. Harikrishna, A. Abraham, S.Selvi Rajan, M. Keerthana, Nagesh R. Iyer, and S. Arunachalam, Proc. of 6th International Confrence on Wind Engineering (NCWE-2012), New Delhi, December 2012, pp.465-477.

  37. “Experimental evaluation aerodynamic parameters for a cooling tower model”, S. Selvi Rajan, G. Ramesh Babu, S. Chitra Ganapathi, s. Arunachalam, P. Harikrishna, A. Abraham and Nagesh R. Iyer,  Proc. of 6th International Confrence on Wind Engineering (NCWE-2012), New Delhi, December 2012, pp.205-214.

  38. “Simulation of two consecutive high velocity impacts on composite panels”, Amar Prakash, Rajasankar, J., Nagesh R. Iyer, Anandavalli, N., Biswas, S.K. and Mukhopadhyay, A.K.,Proc. of the Intl. Congress on Computational Mechanics and Simulation, IIT Hyderabad, December 2012 (CD format).

  39. “Numerical analysis of reinforced concrete beams using a simplified approach”, Anandavalli, N., Lakshmanan, N., Nagesh R. Iyer, Rajasankar, J. and Amar Prakash, Proc. of the Intl. Congress on Computational Mechanics and Simulation, IIT Hyderabad, December 2012 (CD format).

  40. "Application of Multi-layer Composites in Construction and their Future Challenges", Apurva Sankaran, Bhuvaneshwari, B., Maheswaran, S., Santhi, A.S., and Nagesh R. Iyer, 2nd International Science Congress organized by International Science Congress Association (ISC 2012), Bon Maharaj Engineering College, UP, December 2012, pp.120.

  41. "Investigations on Performance of Polyaniline-Nanocomposites towards Inhibition of Rebar Corrosion", Arunbalaji, S., Bhuvaneshwari, B., Jayavel R., and Nagesh R. Iyer,5thInternational Congress on Nanotechnology Creating Better Tomorrow for India & for the World (5thBangalore Nano 2012), The Lalit Ashok -Bangalore, December 2012, pp.116.

  42. "Influence of Cellulose Superplasticiser on the Strength Property of Cementitious Materials", Bhuvaneshwari, B., and Nagesh R. Iyer,2ndInternational Science Congress organized by International Science Congress Association (ISC 2012), Bon Maharaj Engineering College, UP, December 2012, pp.119.

  43. “Structural health monitoring and evaluation concepts and methods”, Nagesh R. Iyer, 8th Biennial Conference on“Structural Engineering Convention-2012”, SVNIT, Surat, December 2012,pp.xxxiv – xliii (Keynote address).

  44. “Experimental investigations on corroded compression members”, Cinitha.A, Umesha. P.K and Nagesh R. Iyer, 8th Biennial Conference on “Structural Engineering Convention-2012”, SVNIT, Surat, December 2012, pp.950-957.

  45. “Evaluation of Seismic Performance of Existing Steel Buildings”, Cinitha.A, Umesha. P.K and NageshR.Iyer,International Congress on Computational Mechanics and Simulation (ICCMS), December 2012, IIT Hyderabad (CD Copy).

  46. "Application of CNT-NanoComposites in Civil Engineering", Karunya, R., Bhuvaneshwari, B., Murugesan, T., and Nagesh R.Iyer,International Congress on Nanotechnology Creating Better Tomorrow for India & for the World (5thBangalore Nano 2012), The Lalit Ashok -Bangalore, December 2012, pp.115.

  47. "An Overview on the Influence of Nano Silica in Concrete and a Research Initiative", Maheswaran, S., Bhuvaneshwari, B., Palani, G.S., Nagesh R.Iyer and Kalaiselvam, S.,2ndInternational Science Congress organized by International Science Congress Association (ISC 2012), Bon Maharaj Engineering College, UP, December 2012, pp.109.

  48. “Performance evaluation of control strategies for real-time substructuring”, Mohit Verma, Rajasankar, J. and Nagesh R. Iyer,Proc. of the Intl. Congress on Computational Mechanics and Simulation, IIT Hyderabad, December 2012 (CD format).

  49. "Mathematical Modelling of RC structures by using FINEART", Nagesh R. Iyer, Smitha Gopinath, J.Rajasankar, G.S. Palani, A. Rama Chandra Murthy,ICCMS-2012, Dec 2012, Hyderabad, In CD-ROM.

  50. "Material Models for Impact Analysis of Concrete Structures", Ramachandra Murthy, A., Palani, G.S., Nagesh R. Iyer and Smitha Gopinath,ICCMS-2012, Dec 2012, Hyderabad, In CD-ROM.

  51. “Nanoindentation on Tricalcium Silicate”,Tamali Bhowmik, Saptarshi Sasmal and Nagesh R. Iyer,Fourth International Congress on Computational Mechanics and Simulation (ICCMS 2012), IIT-Hyderabad, December 2012.

  52. “Response simulation of micro reinforced concrete target under ballistic impact”,Vimal Mohan, Rajasankar, J. and Nagesh R. Iyer, Proc. of the Intl. Congress on Computational Mechanics and Simulation, IIT-Hyderabad, December 2012 (CD format).

  53. “Mathematical verification of network implicit time integral for application in Pseudo-dynamic testing”, K.Sathish Kumar, Nagesh R.Iyer, K. Muthumani, and C.Antony Jeyasehar, ISET Golden Jubilee symposium, IIT Roorkee, Oct. 2012.

  54. “Mean fluctuating wind loads on a curved roof : Effect of terrain conditions”, Abraham, A., Arunachalam,S., Samuel Knight G.M., and Nagesh R. Iyer, Proceedings of International Conference on Structural and Civil Engineering SCE-2012, Bangalore, India, pp. 42-45 (In CD form), August 2012.

  55. “Investigations on Ultra High Performance Concrete”, Prabhat Ranjan Prem, B. H. Bharatkumar, and Nagesh R. Iyer,Proc. of Int. Conf. on Structural and Civil Engineering, Bangalore, August 2012, pp 68-71.

  56. “Mechanical properties of ultra high performance concrete”,Prabhat Ranjan Prem, B. H. Bharatkumar, and Nagesh R. Iyer, Int. Conf. on World Academy of science, Engineering and Technology, Malaysia, August 2012, pp 1445-1454.

  57. “Monotonic and Cyclic J-integral Estimation for Through-wall Cracked Straight Pipes”, Rohit, Vishnuvardhan, S., Gandhi, P. and Nagesh R. Iyer,Proceedings of the International Conference on Civil and Construction Technology, Kulalumpur, Malaysia, August 2012 (in CD).

  58. "Carbon Nanotubes - Structure, Properties and Modelling Aspects", Sindu B S, Saptarshi Sasmal, Smitha Gopinath, Nagesh R. Iyer,Proc. of Intl Conf on Structural and Civil Engineering, SCE-2012, Bangalore, August2012, pp.26-30.

  59. “Monotonic and Cyclic J-R Behaviour of Type 304 LN Stainless Steel”, Rohit, Vishnuvardhan, S., Raghava, G., and Nagesh R. Iyer,Proceedings of the 13th National Conference on Technological Trends (NCTT 2012),Trivandrum, August  2012 (in CD).

  60. "Experimental investigations on the  confinement effect of woven roving glass fabric on concrete specimen", Smitha Gopinath, Ramachandra Murthy, A., Nagesh R. Iyer,S. Bhaskar, Proc. of a two day national level symposium on 'emerging technologies in civil engineering applications',ACE III-2012, Hyderabad, May 2012, pp:291-299.

  61. "Experimental investigations on notched high strength and ultra high strength concrete beams",Rama Chandra Murthy, A., Nagesh R. Iyer,  Proc. of a  two day National level Symposium on 'Emerging Technologies in Civil Engineering applications', ACE III -2012, Hyderabad, May 2012, pp: 277-290.

  62. “Performance of FRP anchors in flexure”, Sundar Kumar, S., Ramesh, G., Bhashya, V., Bharatkumar, B.H., Krishnamoorthy, T.S., and Nagesh R Iyer, Proc. of ACE III 2012, Hyderabad, May 2012, pp 267 – 276.

  63. “Sustainable infrastructure development using advanced cement composites”,Krishnamoorthy, T.S., Bharatkumar, B.H., and Nagesh R Iyer, Proc. of ACE III 2012, Hyderabad, May 2012, pp 257 – 266.

  64. “Engineered materials for sustainability in construction”, Nagesh R. Iyer, Rama Chandra Murthy A., and Smitha Gopinath, Proc. International Conference on Sustainability Challenges and Advances in Concrete Technology ( SCACT 2012), PSG College of Engineering, Coimbatore, May 2012, 89-101. [Keynote lecture]

  65. “Comparison of material models for impact analysis of reinforced concrete structures”, Barkavi. T, Smitha Gopinath, A.Rama Chandra Murthy, Nagesh R. Iyer, R.Gopinath, Proc. International conference on sustainability challenges and advances in concrete technology, SCACT 2012, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, April 2012, 665-672.

  66. “Comparative study on performance of constitutive models for nonlinear analysis of RC structural members”, Jothimani.B, Smitha Gopinath, A.Rama Chandra Murthy, Nagesh R. Iyer, S.S. Nantha Kumar, Proc. International conference on sustainability challenges and advances in concrete technology, SCACT 2012, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, April 2012, 474-481.

  67. “Numerical investigations on micro reinforced concrete panels subjected to high velocity impact”, Sithara, S., Vimal Mohan, Rajasankar, J., Nagesh R. Iyer and Amudhavalli, N.K., Proc. of the Second National Conference on Latest Advances in Civil Engineering, RMK Engineering College, Kavaraipettai, April 2012, 81-86.

  68. “Cost analysis of composite materials for retrofitting applications”, Kokila S., Smitha Gopinath, Rama Chandra Murthy A., Nagesh R. Iyer and Ashok Manikandan S., Proc. of the Second National Conference on Latest Advances in Civil Engineering, RMK Engineering College, Kavaraipettai, April 2012, 24-33.

  69. “Mathematical modeling of beam-column joint for nonlinear finite element analysis”, Jothimani B., Smitha Gopinath, Rama Chandra Murthy A., Nagesh R. Iyer and Nantha Kumar S.S., Proc. of the Second National Conference on Latest Advances in Civil Engineering, RMK Engineering College, Kavaraipettai, April 2012, 17-23.

  70. “Numerical investigations on micro reinforced concrete subjected to high velocity impact”, Sithara, S., Vimal Mohan, Rajasankar, J., Nagesh R. Iyer and Amudhavalli, N.K., Andavalli, N., Proc. of the National Conference on Innovations in Civil Engineering, SCMS School of Engineering and Technology, Kerala, April 2012, 77-80.

  71. “Nonlinear finite element analysis of steel concrete composite beams with continuous lacings”, Teena Mary Rajan, Rajasankar, J., Anandavalli, N., Nagesh R. Iyer and Sreedevi, V.M., Proc. of the National Conference on Innovations in Civil Engineering, SCMS School of Engineering and Technology, Kerala, April 2012, 65-73.

  72. “Nonlinear static analysis to assess seismic performance and vulnerability of code-conforming RC buildings”, Cinitha, A., Umesha, P.K. and Nagesh R. Iyer, WSEAS Transactions on Applied and Theoretical Mechanics, Vol. 7, No. 1, 2012, pp. 39-48

  73. “A comprehensive review on high temperature properties of steel”,Sridevi, M., Cinitha, A., Umesha, P.K., Nagesh R. Iyer and Sangeetha, M., Proc. of the National Conference on Advanced Trends in Civil Engineering, Coimbatore, March 2012 (in CD format)

  74.  “An analytical approach to assess the flexural capacity of corrosion damaged Indian Standard steel sections”, Gowri, R., Umesha, P.K., Cinitha, A., Nagesh R. Iyer and Nantha Kumar, S.S., Proc. of the National Conference on Advanced Trends in Civil Engineering, Coimbatore, March 2012 (in CD format)

  75. “Seismic design of bridge piers- An investigation”, Senthil, B., Sreekala, R., Jayaganesh, S. and Nagesh R. Iyer, Proc. of the National Conference on Quest for Advances in Civil Engineering, Chennai, March 2012, pp. 150-156

  76. “Characterization of ultra high strength concrete”, Anusha, E., Ramesh Kumar, V., Ramachandra Murthy, A., Nagesh R. Iyer and Jegan, J.,Proc of the First National Conference Quest for Advancements in Civil Engineering, Chennai, March 2012, pp. 157-163.

  77. “Numerical studies on the behavior of laced steel-concrete composite beams under monotonic loading”, Saranya, I., Anandavalli, N., Rajasankar, J., Nagesh R. Iyer, and Shanthi, A.S., Proc. of the International Conference on Advances in Construction, Manufacturing and Automation Research, Kongu Engineering College, Erode,  March 2012, 24-29.

  78. “Numerical studies on steel-concrete composite (SCC) beams with X-connector”, Saranya, I., Anandavalli, N., Rajasankar, J., Nagesh R. Iyer, and Shanthi, A.S., Proc. of the 2nd International Conference on Advances in Mechanical, Manufacturing and Building Sciences, VIT-University, Vellore, January 2012, 1249-1256.

  79. “Investigations on effect of interface bond in ceramic/metal composite panels subjected to high velocity impact of ogive nosed projectile”, Manigandan, H., Amar Prakash, Rajasankar, J., Nagesh R. Iyer and Mohan Ganesh, G., Proc. of the 2nd International Conference on Advances in Mechanical, Manufacturing and Building Sciences, VIT-University, Vellore,  January 2012, 1153-1161.

  80. “Strength improvement in cement mortar by using microorganism with high lactose content dairy waste as nutrient source”, Murali J., Ramesh Kumar V., Maheswaran S. Nagesh R. Iyer and  Sandhya S., Sarayu Krishnamoorthy and Surandernath Muller, National Conference on Recent Developments in Civil Engineering (RDCE-2012), SRM University, Tamilnadu, 189-198, 2012.

  81. “Damage tolerant evaluationof cracked stiffened panels under fatigue under fatigue loading”, Rama Chandra Murthy A., Palani G. S., and Nagesh R. Iyer, Indian Academy of Sciences “Sadhana”, V.37, Part 1, 2012, 171-186.

  82. “Studies on effective length of steel-beam columns subjected to concentric loading using finite element method”, Elizabeth Abraham, Ramesh Kumar, V., Farvaze Ahmed, A.K., Palani, G.S, Ravisankar, K., Nagesh R. Iyer and Rama Mohan Rao, P, Proc. of the 2nd International Conference on Advances in Mechanical, Manufacturing and Building Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, January 2012, 1349-1355

  83. “Effective length studies on steel beam-columns subjected to uni-axial single curvature bending using finite element method”, Nikita V. Naidu,  Farvaze Ahmed, A.K. Ramesh Kumar, V., Palani, G.S., Ravisankar, K.,  Nagesh R. Iyer and Mohan Ganesh, G., Proc. of the 2nd International Conference on Advances in Mechanical, Manufacturing and Building Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, January 2012, 1179-1185.

  84. Sam Solomon Dasuru, Ramachandra Murthy, A. and Nagesh R. Iyer, “Development of a sustainable bio-concrete for civil engineering applications: a critical review”, Proc. of the 2nd International Conference on Advances in Mechanical, Manufacturing and Building Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, January 2012, 1141-1148.

  85. “Seismic performance enhancement of 20-Storey building with viscous fluid dampers –A methodology”,Rama Raju, K., Ansu Mathew, Shanmugam, S.P.N., Rama Mohan Rao, P. and Nagesh R. Iyer,  Proc. of the Second Intl. Conference on Advances in Mechanical, Manufacturing and Building Sciences, Vellore, January 2012, pp. 1288-1292

  86. “Analytical studies on use of magneto-rheological dampers fitted with three types of mechanisms in 3-storey steel moment resisting frame model”, Rama Raju, K., Alexander Jame, Shanmugam, S.P.N., Jemimah Carmichael, M. and Nagesh R. Iyer,Proc. of the Second Intl. Conference on Advances in Mechanical, Manufacturing and Building Sciences, Vellore, January 2012, pp. 1281-1287

  87. “Application of artificial neural network to predict fracture characteristics of high strength and ultra high strength concrete beams”, Yuvaraj, P. Ramachandra Murthy, A., Nagesh R. Iyer, S.K. Sekar and Pijush Samui, Proc. of the 2nd International Conference on Advances in Mechanical, Manufacturing and Building Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, January 2012, 1129-1136.

  88. “Effect of soil amplification on seismic performance of building”, Kamatchi, P., Rajasankar, J., Nagesh R. Iyer, Lakshmanan, N., Ramana, G.V. and Nagpal, A.K., Proc. of the International Conference on Earthquake Analysis and Design of Structures, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore,  January 2012, 332-335.

  89. “A novel scheme for seismic soil-structure interaction studies”, Nagesh R. Iyer and Rajasankar, J., Proc. of the International Conference on Earthquake Analysis and Design of Structures, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, January 2012,111-118.

  90. “Thickness measurement and detection of tendon ducts in concrete slab specimenusing impact-echo technique”, S. Bhaskar, P. Srinivasan, S.G.N.Murthy, K. Ravisankar and Nagesh R. Iyer,  National Seminar & Exhibition on “Non-Destructive Evaluation”, Chennai, Dec. 8-10, 2011, 286-290.

  91. “Experimental Characterization of nano-concrete”, P. Chandra Mouli, Smitha Gopinath, D. V. PrasadaRao, A. Rama Chandra Murthy, and Nagesh R.Iyer, 3rd International Conference on Science, Engineering and Technology, VIT, Vellore, Nov. 2011, 736-749.

  92.  “Nanoscience to Nanotechnology for Civil Engineering – Proof of Concepts”, B. Bhuvaneshwari, Saptarshi Sasmal, Nagesh R.Iyer, 4th International Conference on Engineering Mechanics, Structures, Engineering Geology (EMESEG’11), Corfu Island, Greece, July-14-16, 2011.

  93. “Evolution of Technologies in Civil Engineering” Nagesh R. Iyer, National Conference on “Technological Advances in Civil Engineering (TACE 2011)”,  B.S. Abdur Rahman University, Chennai, 3 - 4 May 2011(Keynote address).

  94. “Confinement effect of Glass Fabrics Bonded with Cementitious and Organic Binders (EASEC12-166)”, Smitha Gopinath, Nagesh R. Iyer,  Ravindra Gettu, G. S. Palani, and A. Rama Chandra Murthy, 12th East Asia-Pacific Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction (EASEC-12), Hong Kong SAR, China, Jan. 26028, 2011.

  95. “Fracture Mechanics based Remaining Life Prediction of RC Structural Elements” A. Rama Chandra Murthy, G. S. Palani, Smitha Gopinath and Nagesh R. Iyer,  5thInternational Conference on Theoretical, Applied, Computational and Experimental Mechanics, December 2010, 776-778.

  96. “Performance Studies by using Indian and European Code of Practice for Combined Bending and Axial Behaviour of Beam-columns” Seventh Structural Engineering Convention (SEC-2010), R. Prashanth, V. Ramesh Kumar, G. S. Palani and Nagesh R. Iyer,  Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, December 2010, 1271-1286.

  97. “Analytical Model for Strength Prediction of FRP Retrofitted Concrete Members”, Seventh Structural Engineering Convention (SEC-2010), Gayathri Mohana Chandran, Smitha Gopinath, G. S. Palani, and Nagesh R. Iyer,  Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, December 2010, 880-813.

  98. “Numerical Behaviour Cold-Formed Steel Open Sections under Axial Compression”, Seventh Structural Engineering Convention (SEC-2010), G. Beulah Gnana Ananthi, G. M. Samuel Knight and Nagesh R. Iyer, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, December 2010, 272-281.

  99. “Civil Engineering and Sustainable Infrastructure Systems”, National Workshop on “Disaster Mitigation and Engineering (DME’10)”, K. Ravisankar and Nagesh R. Iyer,  25 November 2010, V.R.S. College of Engineering & Technology, Villupuram (Invited lecture).

  100. “Techniques for Preparation and Characterization of Biomimetic based Construction Materials”, 11th National and 1st International Conference on “Technological Trends (ICTT2010)”, S. Maheswaran, V. Ramesh Kumar, B. Bhuvaneshwari, G. S. Palani, K. Ravisankar and Nagesh R. Iyer, 25-27 November 2010, Thiruvananthapuram, Proc. pp366-376.

  101. “Wind Engineering Research in India – Current Scenario and Future Needs”  6th International Symposium on “Environmental Effects on Buildings and People: Actions, Influences, Interactions, Discomfort (EEBPVI)” Nagesh R. Iyer, Krakow, Poland, 11-13 October, 2010 (Keynote lecture).

  102. “Innovative construction materials for sustainable development based on biomimetics”, Ramesh Kumar V., Maheswaran S., Palani G.S., Ravisankar K., and Nagesh R. Iyer, Jl. of Indian Buildings Congress, Vol.XVII, No.2 June 2010, 1-7.

  103. “Response-Damage interaction analysis of RC frame structures using a CDM based model”, Nagesh R. Iyer, Rajasankar J., and Meher Prasad, Proc. 3rd International Congress on Computational Mechanics & Simulation (ICCMS-09), IIT-Bombay, 1-5 Dec. 2009.

  104. “Civil Engineering and Sustainable Infrastructure Systems” Nagesh R. Iyer, One day National Seminar on “Modern Construction Practices in Steel and Concrete (MCP09)”, Velammal College of Engineering and Technology, Madurai, 18th December 2009 (Guest Lecture).

  105. “Role of Civil Engineers in Sustainable Development” Nagesh R. Iyer, Workshop on Role of Civil Engineers in Global Development”,  Institution of Civil Engineers, IIT-Madras, 29th September 2009 (Presentation).

  106. “Re-engineering of a navigational span of railway bridge”, Nagesh R. Iyer, K. Ramanjaneyulu, J. Rajasankar, G. S. Palani, Kunal D. Kansara and A.K.Sinha, in the National Seminar on “Disaster mitigation and rehabilitation of structures” during 19 - 20 March 2009, organized by Annamalai University, Annamalainagar (keynote address).

  107. “ICT based approach integrated construction management”, Nagesh R. Iyer, National Conference on “Advances in construction materials, methodologies & management” (AC3M-09) during 21 – 22 January 2009, Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, (Keynote lecture).

  108.  “Mathematical modeling including model updating”, Nagesh R. Iyer, Advanced Course on “Computational Structural Mechanics”, (ACCSM’09), 21-23 January 2009, CSIR-SERC, Chennai.

  109. “Error estimation and adaptive mesh refinements”, Nagesh R. Iyer, Advanced Course on “Computational Structural Mechanics”, (ACCSM’09), 21-23 January 2009, CSIR-SERC, Chennai.

  110. “Continuum damage mechanics coupled with plasticity theory for nonlinear response analysis of RC frames”, J. Rajasankar, Nagesh R. Iyer, and A. Meher Prasad, Proc. Structural Engineering Convention, Chennai, 2008, Dec. 18-20, 2008, 85-98.

  111. “Modelling natural period to account for soil-structure interaction in low rise RC buildings”, Smitha Gopinath, J. Rajasankar, Nagesh R. Iyer and P. Kamatchi, Proc. Structural Engineering Convention, Chennai, Dec.18-20, 2008, 139-148.

  112. “Reliable Mathematical Modelling for Design of Engineering Structures-Some New and Novel Methodologies”, Nagesh R. Iyer, Proc. Structural Engineering Convention, Chennai, 2008, Chennai, Dec. 18-20, 2008, 1-16.

  113. “Impact analysis of concrete structural components – Empirical and analytical approach”, A. Ramachandra Murthy, G.S. Palani and Nagesh R. Iyer, Proc. SEC-2008, Dec. 18-20, 2008, 903-912.

  114. “Error estimation and adaptive refinements for fracture analysis of 3-D crack problems”, G.S. Palani, Nagesh R. Iyer and A Ramachandra Murthy, Proc. SEC-2008, Dec. 18-20, 2008, 209-218.

  115. “ANN Model to Predict Performance Point of RC Framed Buildings”, Smitha Gopinath, Kamatchi, P., Rajasankar, J., and Nagesh R. Iyer, Proc. Third CUSAT National Conference on “Recent Advances in Civil Engineering”, Kochi, Dec. 4-6, 2008, pp.77-84.

  116. “Advanced analysis for design of engineering structures using FINEART”, Nagesh R. Iyer, Proc. National Seminar – REDECON 2008, Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (India), Bangalore, August 2008, pp109-123 (Invited paper).

  117. “Fracture analysis of plate bend problems with adaptive mesh refinement”, G. S. Palani, A. Rama Chandra Murthy, and Nagesh R. Iyer, Intl. Conf. of the International Congress on Fracture”, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, August 2008, pp298 – 301

  118. “Behaviour of reinforced brick masonry walls under in-plane loads”, S. Chitra Ganapathi, A. Rama Chandra Murthy, N. Lakshmanan, Nagesh R. Iyer and N.G. Bhagavan, Proc. Int. Conf. Innovations in Building Materials, Structural Designs and Construction Practices (IBMSDCP-08), 15-17 May 2008, pp 1106-1115, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam.

  119.  “Finite element analysis of reinforced hollow concrete block masonry walls under in-plane loads”, S. Chitra Ganapathi, A. Rama Chandra Murthy, Nagesh R. Iyer, N. Lakshmanan and N.G. Bhagavan, (2008),Proc. Int. Conf. Innovations in Building Materials, Structural Designs and Construction Practices (IBMSDCP-08), 15-17 May 2008, pp 1116-1124, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam.

  120. “Advanced simulation techniques for nonlinear finite element analysis of RC shell structures” Sandra D’ Souza, Nagesh R. Iyer, Smitha Gopinath, and S. Biswas, Proc. International Conference on Innovations in Building Materials, Structural Design and Construction Practices, Banari Amman Institute of Technology, May 2008, pp.244

  121. “Fracture mechanics based analysis of concrete structural components”, Nagesh R. Iyer, A. Rama Chandra Murthy and G. S. Palani, Advances in Concrete and Construction – ICACC-2008,  Hyderabad, 7-9 February 2008, pp 1017-1031.

  122. “Fracture mechanics based residual strength evaluation of unstiffened and stiffened panels under fatigue loading”, Nagesh R. Iyer, A. Rama Chandra Murthy and G. S. Palani, Challenges and Applications of Mathematical Modelling Techniques in Building Science and Technology (CAM2TBST), CBRI, Roorkee, 7-8 February 2008, pp118-130.

  123. “Nonlinear finite element analysis for ultimate load evaluation of reinforced concrete shell structures”, Smitha Gopinath, Sandra D’Souza and Nagesh R. Iyer, Proc. National Conference on Recent Advances in Steel and Concrete for Construction (NCRASCC-2008), St. Peter’s Engineering College, Chennai, 22-24 January 2008, pp 158-165.

  124. “Fracture mechanics based residual strength assessment of structural components”, A. Rama Chandra Murthy, G.S. Palani and Nagesh R. Iyer, Intl. Symposium on “Advances in Stainless Steels”, Chennai, 9-11 April 2007.

  125. “Performance evaluation of Railway Bridges – A case study”, R. Sivagami, S. Gomathinayagam, Nagesh R. Iyer, N. Lakshmanan and K. Ramanjaneyulu, National Seminar on “Modern Trends in Structural Design and Construction Practices, Anna University, Chennai, 23-24 March 2007, pp162-171.

  126. “Damage tolerant evaluation of stiffened plate panels and tubular joints”, Nagesh R. Iyer, A. Rama Chandra Murthy and G.S. Palani, 3-day Short Term Course under the Continuing Education Program of IIT Madras on “Fatigue Design and Analysis of Ships and Offshore Structures” , 20th February 2007.

  127. “An overview of technologies for safeguarding monumental and heritage structures”, Nagesh R. Iyer, Advance Course on "Non-destructive Testing and Evaluation of Concrete Structures, 17-19, January 2007, ppL15.1-L15.36.

  128. “Post-processing performance enhancement of the finite element software FINESSE/FINEGRAF”, J. Rajasankar, G.S. Palani, Nagesh R. Iyer and T.V.S.R. Appa Rao,International Conference on Trends in product lifecycle modelling simulation and synthesis (PLMSS 2006), IISc., Bangalore, 18-20 December 2006, pp91-101.

  129. “Object oriented paradigm for remaining life assessment of structural components”, Rama Chandra Murthy, G.S. Palani, and Nagesh R. Iyer, International Conference on Trends in product lifecycle modelling simulation and synthesis (PLMSS 2006), IISc., Bangalore, 18-20 December 2006, pp435-445.

  130. “Damage tolerant evaluation of structural components, subjected to fatigue loading”, Nagesh R. Iyer, A. Rama Chandra Murthy, and G.S. Palani, ICCMS-2006 International Conference, IIT-Guwahati, 8-9 December 2006, pp72-80 (keynote address).

  131. “Nonlinear transient dynamic analysis using FINEART”, J. Rajasankar, A. Rama Chandra Murthy, Nagesh R. Iyer, K.K. Pathak and Gangan Prathap, Indo-Russian Workshop on “Problems in nonlinear mechanics of solids with large deformation”, IIT-Delhi, 23-24 November 2006, pp207-216.

  132. “Finite Element based software – Current/Emerging Technologies & Future Directions” Nagesh R. Iyer, Workshop on “Exposition to CAD Software” at The National Institute of Engineering, Mysore on 8th August 2006 (Keynote address).

  133. 'FINEART - An Advanced Finite Element Analysis Tool for Engineering Applications', Nagesh. R. Iyer, J. Rajasankar and G.S. Palani ,Intl. Seminar on Finite Element Analysis of Structures, Bridges & Dams, 24-25 Apr. 2006, Bangalore.

  134. 'Performance Studies using FINEART', J.Rajasankar, G.S. Palani and Nagesh R. Iyer, Intl. Seminar on Finite Element Analysis of Structures, Bridges &  Dams, 24-25 Apr. 2006, Bangalore.

  135. “Dynamic analysis of complex structural systems”, G. S.Palani, S.Bhaskar and Nagesh R. Iyer, National Conference on Computer Applications in Engineering, Bangalore, organized by GISSETA and ETA, USA, 4-5 May 2006.

  136. “Probabilistic assessment of the effect of cyclic load on crack initiation from a corrosion pit”, J. Rajasankar and Nagesh R Iyer, Proc. of the International Conference & Exhibition on Pressure Vessels and Piping, “OPE-2006”, Chennai, pp B6 – 20, 7-9 February 2006.

  137. “Fracture mechanics based remaining life prediction of stiffened panels”, Rama Chandra Murthy, G.S. Palani, and Nagesh R. Iyer, Proc. of the International Conference & Exhibition on Pressure Vessels and Piping, “OPE-2006”, Chennai, pp D2 – 12, 7-9 February 2006.

  138.  “Damage tolerance evaluation of cracked stiffened panels”, Nagesh R. Iyer, Rama Chandra Murthy A, and Palani G.S., Proc. Structural Engg. Convention, IISc., Bangalore, 255-265, Dec. 2005. (invited paper)

  139. “New error estimation and h-adaptive mesh refinement techniques for fracture analysis”, Palani G.S., Nagesh R. Iyer and Dattaguru B., ICCES’05, Chennai, pp.2217-2222, Dec. 2005.

  140. “Probabilistic assessment of impact of pitting on crack initiation life”, Rajasankar J. and Nagesh R. Iyer, ICCES’05, Chennai, pp.2310-2315, Dec. 2005. (invited paper)

  141. “Impact analysis of a high velocity large mass projectile on a ship structure”, Rajasankar J., Palani G.S., and Nagesh R. Iyer,  National Workshop on End Game Technology, DRDL, Hyderabad, August 2005.

  142. “Free vibration and dynamic response analysis of structures”, Nagesh R. Iyer, National Programme for Capacity Building of Engineers in Earthquake Risk Management (NPCBERM), CSIR-SERC, Chennai, pp.2.1 – 2.93, May-June 2005.

  143. “Quality control of FE solutions for dynamic analysis of stiffened plates/shells”, Palani, G.S., Nagesh R. Iyer and T.V.S.R. Appa Rao, Proc. National Symp. Struct. Dyn. Random Vibr. Earthquake Engg., IISc., Banglaore, pp.201-207, May 2005.

  144. “Recent Advances in Computational Methodologies for structural engineering problems”, Nagesh R. Iyer, Natl. Conf. New Perspectives and Paradigm in Materials, Design and Construction of Civil Engineering Systems, 2005, CIT, Coimbatore, pp. 27-39

  145. “Seismic response of a massive concrete structure considering SSI Effects”, J. Rajasankar, B. Yerrayya Swamy and Nagesh R. Iyer, Proc. Intl Con.Advances in Concrete Composites and Structures (ICACS-2005), Allied Publ.  pp. 1049-1056.

  146.  “Probabilistic characteristics of corrosion pits originating from particle clusters in metallic alloy structural components”, J. Rajasankar and Nagesh R. Iyer, Proc. Int. Congress Computational Mechanics & Simulation, ICCMS-04, Dec. 2004, IIT-K, Vol. II, pp.435-442

  147. “Fracture mechanics based remaining life assessment of structural components under tensile overloads”, Nagesh R. Iyer, A. Rama Chandra Murthy and G. S. Palani, Proc. Int. Congress Computational Mechanics & Simulation, ICCMS-04,  Dec. 2004, IIT-K, Vol. I, pp. 67-76

  148. “Damage tolerant evaluation of integrally stiffened wing bottom skin panel of an aircraft”, Nagesh R. Iyer, A. Rama Chandra Murthy, J. Rajasankar and G.S. Palani, Proc. Indo-Japan Conf. on Damage Tolerant Design & Materials, IIT-M, Chennai, 18-23, 2004.

  149. “Fracture mechanics based remaining life assessment of structural components under tensile overloads”, Nagesh R. Iyer, A. Rama Chandra Murthy and G.S. Palani, Proc. Intl. Cong. on Computational Mechanics and Simulation, IIT, Kanpur, 77-85, 2004.

  150. “Fracture analysis of 2-D crack problems employing singular finite elements”, Palani, G.S., B. Dattaguru andNagesh R. Iyer, Proc. Intl. Cong. on Computational Mechanics and Simulation, IIT, Kanpur, 523-532, 2004.

  151. “Reliable fracture analysis of 2-D crack problems using NI-MVCCI technique” Palani, G.S.,Nagesh R. Iyer and B. Dattaguru, Proc. Intl. Conf. on Advances in Structural Integrity, pp. I-19-1 to I-19-9, IISC, Bangalore, 2004.

  152. “Fracture analysis of stiffened panels using NI-MVCCI technique”, Palani, G.S.,Nagesh R. Iyer and B. Dattaguru, Proc. Intl. Conf. on Advances in Structural Integrity, IISC, Bangalore, pp. FM-C60-1 to FM-C60-7, 2004.

  153. “Finite element modeling for structural dynamics problems”, Nagesh R. Iyer, J. Rajasankar, and G.S. Palani Proc. HiPC International Conference, Hyderabad, December 2003, pp. 70-83.

  154. “An analytical approach for prediction of uniform corrosion rate”, S. Bhaskar, Nagesh R. Iyer and J. Rajasankar, Proc. ‘World Conference on Corrosion’, Mumbai, December 2003.

  155. “Fracture analysis of cracked plates under tensile, bending and shear loads”, G.S. Palani, Nagesh R. Iyer and B. Dattaguru Proc. Structural Engineering Convention-SEC’ 2003, IIT Kharagpur, December 2003.

  156. “Experiences with development and use of engineering software for design”, Nagesh R. Iyer, J. Rajasankar and G.S. Palani, Proc. Workshop on “Finite element analysis and design of structures FEADS ‘03”, CSIR-SERC, 285-300, December 2003.

  157. “Modelling for impact and blast loads”, J. Rajasankar, Nagesh R. Iyer, G.S. Palani and N. Anandavalli, Proc. Workshop on “Finite element analysis and design of structures FEADS ‘03”, CSIR-SERC, 61-76, December 2003.

  158. “Dynamic analysis of structural components”, G.S. Palani, Nagesh R. Iyer and J. Rajasankar, Proc. Workshop on “Finite element analysis and design of structures FEADS ‘03”, CSIR-SERC, 45-60, December 2003.

  159. “A posteriori error estimation and h-adaptive refinement strategies”, Nagesh R. Iyer, G.S. Palani and J. Rajasankar Proc. Workshop on “Finite element analysis and design of structures FEADS ‘03”, CSIR-SERC, 29-44, December 2003.

  160. “Fracture analysis of cracked plates/panels using NI-MVCCI technique”, G. S. Palani, Nagesh R. Iyer and B. Dattaguru, Proc. 4th Conference on "Creep, Fatigue and Creep-fatigue interaction", IGCAR, Kalpakkam, pp. C-231 to C-237, October, 2003.

  161. "Fracture Mechanics based remaining life prediction software", A. Rama Chandra Murthy, G. S. Palani and Nagesh R. Iyer, Proc. 4th Conference on "Creep, Fatigue and Creep-fatigue interaction", IGCAR, Kalpakkam, pp. C-153 to C-159, October, 2003.

  162. “Recent Advances in Computational Methodologies for Structural Engineering Problems”, Nagesh R. Iyer, J. Rajasankar and G.S. Palani, Advanced Course on Fatigue and Fracture Behaviour of Components and Structures, Allied Publishers Pvt. Ltd., February 2003, pp-2.1-2.42

  163. “Impact simulation studies for damage assessment of plates”, J. Rajasankar, S.Senthil Kumar, G.S. Palani, K. Natarajan and Nagesh R. Iyer, Proc. 2nd Indian LS-DYNA User’s Conference, February 2003,

  164. “Optimal scheduling of inspection of offshore tubular joints based on reliability analysis”, J. Rajasankar, Nagesh R. Iyer and T.V.S.R. Appa Rao, Proc. SHOT 02, IIT Kharagpur, December 2002.

  165. “Reliable finite element analysis of ship structural components”, G.S. Palani, J. Rajasankar, Nagesh R. Iyer and T.V.S.R. Appa Rao, Proc. SHOT 02, IIT Kharagpur, December 2002.

  166. “Crack growth study of wing bottom skin panel using ANSYS”, Rama Chandra Murthy, J. Rajasankar, G. S. Palani, Nagesh R. Iyer, S. Bhaskar, and K. E. Girish, Proc. ANSYS-India User’s Conference, Bangalore, November 2002.

  167. “FE modeling strategy for static analysis of cracked/uncracked tubular joints using ANSYS”, Rama Chandra Murthy, G.S. Palani, Nagesh R. Iyer and T.V.S.R. Appa Rao, Proc. ANSYS India User Conference, Bangalore, November 2002.

  168. “Reliable finite element solutions for dynamic analysis of structures”, Nagesh R. Iyer Proceedings Seminar on Structural Dynamics in Civil Engineering: Some Recent Developments (SDCE 2002), IISc, Bangalore, July 2002, pp. 17-37

  169. “Recent advances in finite element method and meshfree methods for computational mechanics simulations – An overview”, Nagesh R. Iyer, Sri Sai Ram Engineering CollegeTech Review - 2002, pp. 1-6.

  170. “Finite Element Solution of Large Scale Problems by using an Efficient Iterative Sparse Solver”, Proc. of the All India Seminar on Use of Computers in Civil Engineering Projects, February 2002, Chennai.

  171. “Studies on Tubular joints considering Joint Flexibility using Global-local analysis”, Proc. of the All India Seminar on Use of Computers in Civil Engineering Projects February 2002, Chennai.

  172. “Performance of a thick plate quadrilateral element for linear transient dynamic analysis”, Nagesh R. Iyer, J. Rajasankar and G.S. Palani, Proc. National Symposium on Advances in Structural Dynamics and Design (ASDD), Chennai, pp.701-708, Jan. 9-11, 2001.

  173. “A posteriori error estimator for transient dynamic analysis of stiffened plates/shell”, G.S. Palani,Nagesh R. Iyer and T.V.S.R. Appa Rao, Proc. National Symposium on Advances in Structural Dynamics and Design (ASDD), Chennai, pp.701-708, Jan. 9-11, 2001.

  174. “Efficient Methodologies for Dynamic Response Analysis of Ship Hull Structures using FEM”, (Invited Paper) Nagesh R Iyer, Proc. National Symposium on Advances in Structural Dynamics and Design (ASDD), Chennai, pp. 3-20, Jan. 9-11, 2001,

  175. ‘Error estimation and h-adaptive refinements for dynamic analysis of structures’, Nagesh R. Iyer, J. Rajasankar, G.S. Palani and Appa Rao, T.V.S.R., Proceedings of the second Structural Engineering Convention (SEC-2000), Jan 2000, IIT, Bombay, Quest Publications, pp.615-623.

  176. ‘A posteriori error estimators for stiffened plate/shell finite element models’, Nagesh R. Iyer, G.S. Palani, and T.V.S.R. Appa Rao, First Intl. Conf. on Advances in Structural Engg. and Mechanics, Seoul, Korea, August 1999.

  177. ‘Application of finite element method for dynamic response analysis of ship hull structures’, Appa Rao, T.V.S.R., Nagesh R. Iyer, J. Rajasankar, G.S. Palani and K.Z. Zachariah, Proc. Workshop on Efficient & Reliable Finite Element Analysis of Structures and Components, CSIR-SERC, Madras, Feb. 1998.

  178. ‘Knowledge Based Design of Offshore Deck Grillages’, J. Rajasankar, Nagesh R. Iyer, and T.V.S.R. Appa Rao, Proc. Structural Engg. Convention (SEC’97), IIT, Madras, Tata McGraw Hill Publ., 1997, 97-107.

  179. ‘Vibration analysis of ship hull structures using FEM’, Nagesh R. Iyer, T.V.S.R. Appa Rao G.S. Palani and J. Rajasankar, Proc. Structural Engg. Convention (SEC’97), IIT, Madras, Tata McGraw Hill Publ., 1997, 593-602.

  180. ‘Modelling of steel plated grillages for dynamic for dynamic analysis’, Nagesh R. Iyer, G.S. Palani and T.V.S.R. Appa Rao, Proc. Conf. on Ship and Ocean Technology, IIT, Kharagpur, Allied Publishers,1997, 131-137.

  181. ‘An efficient procedure for computation of wet modal characteristics’, Nagesh R. Iyer, J. Rajasankar, G.S. Palani, and T.V.S.R. Appa Rao, Proc. 7th NASAS on Recent Advances in Structural Dynamics and Aeroelasticity, NAL, Bangalore, 1997.

  182. ‘Instability Analysis of Hyperboloidal Shells using the 9-noded Lagrangian Plate/Shell Element’, G.S. Palani, Nagesh R. Iyer and T.V.S.R. Appa Rao, Proc Stability of Structures, ICCS 95, Allied Publishers Ltd., 1995, 605-616.

  183. ‘A Boundary Element Formulation for Exterior Fluid-Structure Interaction Problems’, J. Rajasankar, Nagesh R. Iyer, and T.V.S.R. Appa Rao, Proc. National Seminar on Aerospace Structures-94, Department of Aerospace Engineering, IIT, Kharagpur, Dec 1994. 211-221.

  184. ‘Finite Element Modelling of Ship Hulls Using Interactive Graphics’, T.V.S.R. Appa Rao, Nagesh R. Iyer, K.Z. Zachariah, and J. Rajasankar, Proc. National Seminar on Aerospace Structures-94, Department of Aerospace Engineering, IIT, Kharagpur, Dec 1994, 572-582.

  185. ‘Finite Element Models for Dynamic Analysis of submerged/floating structures”’, Nagesh R. Iyer, T.V.S.R. Appa Rao, G.S. Palani, and J. Rajasankar, Proc. Workshop on Under-water Systems and Engineering, NSTL, Visakhapatnam, Aug. 1994, pp. 48-68.

  186. ‘Finite Element Models for Vibration Analysis of Ship Hull Structures for Propeller-induced Excitations’, T.V.S.R. Appa Rao, Nagesh R. Iyer, G.S. Palani, J. Rajasankar, Proc. Intl. Marine Design Conference & Summer Meeting of the German Society of Naval Architects, Delft, The Netherlands,May 1994, 235-249.

  187. ‘Analysis for Ship-Water Interaction Effects’, Nagesh R. Iyer and T.V.S.R. Appa Rao, presented at the Eighth National Convention of Aerospace Engineers on Interaction Problems, March 1993.

  188. ‘Studies on Added Mass Evaluation for Ship-water Interaction’, Nagesh R. Iyer, J. Rajasankar and T.V.S.R. Appa Rao, Proc. National Seminar on Off-shore Structures, C31-C39, Feb, 1992.

  189. ‘Computer-aided Analysis and Design of Ship Hull Structures - An Overall of R&D Activities at SERC, Madras’, T.V.S.R. Appa Rao, Nagesh R. Iyer, J. Rajasankar, and G.S. Palani, presented at the Seminar on CAD/CAM Application in Shipbuilding, ISBA, Goa, Dec. 1990.

  190. ‘Procedures for Dynamic Response Analysis of Ship Hull Structures Subjected to Propeller-induced Excitations - A Critical Review’, Nagesh R. Iyer, J. Rajasankar, K.Z. Zachariah, G.S. Palani, and T.V.S.R. Appa Rao, presented at the Fourth National Convention of Marine Engineers & National Seminar on Marine Technology Perspective - 2000 A.D., Institution of Engineers, New Delhi, Feb. 1990.

  191. ‘‘Modelling of Ship Hull Structures for Finite Element Analysis’, K.Z. Zachariah, Nagesh R. Iyer, and T.V.S.R. Appa Rao, Proc. Intl. Conference on Engineering Software, New Delhi, Narosa Publishing House, 757-768, 1989.

  192. ‘Studies on Free Vibrations of Hyperbolic Cooling Tower Shells’, Nagesh R. Iyer, K.Z. Zachariah and T.V.S.R. Appa Rao, Proc. IASS Intl. Symp. on Innovative Application of Shells and Spatial Forms, Bangalore, Vol. 2, 763-773, Oxford & IBH Pub. Co. Pvt. Ltd., 1988.

  193. ‘Natural Draught Hyperboloid Cooling Towers - Status of Structural Analysis and Design’, Nagesh R. Iyer, Proc. Seminar on Cooling Tower Operations and Cooling Water Treatment, National Productivity Council, New Delhi, Vol. I, October 1986.

  194. ‘Computer Aided Analysis of Ship Hull Structures’, T.V.S.R. Appa Rao, K. Loganathan, and Nagesh R. Iyer, Proc. Marine Symposium, Institution of Marine Engineers, Madras, 1986.

  195. ‘Performance of Straight and Curved Finite Elements for Analysis of Curved Beams and Arches’, T.V.S.R. Appa Rao, N. Pandian, S. Chandra, and Nagesh R. Iyer, Proc. Intl. Conference on Finite Elements in Computational Mechanics, Bombay, 113-122, Pergamon Press, December 1985.

  196. ‘Instability Analysis of Stiffened Hyperboloidal Shells’, T.V.S.R. Appa Rao, Nagesh R. Iyer, S. Chandra, and N. Pandian, Proc. Second Intl. Conference on Computer Aided Analysis and Design in Civil Engineering, IV.1 - IV.7, Saharanpur Elec. Press, Roorkee, 1985.

  197. ‘Computer Aided Analysis and Design of Ship Structures’, T.V.S.R. Appa Rao, K. Loganathan, and Nagesh R. Iyer, Intl. Workshop on Engg. Software - Applications and Research (ENGSAR), IIT, Kanpur, January 1985.

  198. ‘Stiffened Rectangular Cantilever Shell Subjected to a Corner Load’, T.V.S.R. Appa Rao, A.G. Khadakkar, K. Ravisankar, and Nagesh R. Iyer, Proc. Second Intl. Conference on Computational Methods and Experimental Measurements, 6.37-6.44, Springer-Verlag, 1984.

  199. ‘Assessment of Structural Behaviour of MAPP-I Containment during Pressure Test’, Trans. 7th SMiRT Conference, D3/8, 125-131, 1983.

  200. ‘Holographic Interferometry Applied to Structural Analysis of Plates’, R. Narayanan, A.G. Khadakkar, and Nagesh R. Iyer, presented at the All India Seminar on Experimental Stress Analysis, Institution of Engineers (I), April 14-15, Pune 1979.

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