A. Thrust Areas in Research

a) Structural Engineering

1. Study of cable stayed bridges
2. Utilization of fly ash in blending cement
3. RC frame and brick masonry infill composite for residential buildings
4. Appropriate technology for low cost housing
5. Design of structural concrete using strut and tie model
6. Optimal design of structures
7. Reliability based design of structures
8. Fibre reinforced concrete
9. Plastic analysis of pile shafts and orthotropic plates
10. Yield line analysis of slabs
11. Reinforcement corrosion
12. Non linear dynamic analysis of Tension leg platforms
13. Non linear dynamic analysis of compliant structures under seismic loads
14. Retrofitting techniques for heritage structures
15. Seismic proximity study of high rise structures
16. Polymer concrete
17. Finite element applications in structural analysis an Design
18. Wind effects on structures (Cyclone resistant structures)
19. Bamboo applications in soil/ground improvement

b) Hydraulic Engineering

1. Energy methods for the design of alluvial channels
2. System approach to water resources planning and management
3. Renewable energy utilization for River pollution management

c) Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering

1. Shear strength of silty soil
2. Settlement and stress around pile foundations
3. Geo environmental studies
4. Bearing capacity of reinforced soil
5. Geo-synthetic applications
6. Pile foundations


d) Geoinformatics

1. Airborne and space borne remote sensing
2. Geo informatics
3. Renewable energy utilization for River pollution management

e) Transportation Engineering                                                                                                                              

1. Analysis and Design of Rigid Pavement
2. Fuzzy System Modeling and Airways
3. Construction Project Management with special focus on Planning for Fast Track & Concurrent Engineering Projects  

4. Traffic Flow Modeling and Road Accidents Analysis

B. List of Books Published

1. Prof. B. D. Nautyal, “ Introduction to Structural analysis”, New edge international Publishers, New Delhi, 2001.
2. Surana C. S. and Agrawal R., “Grillage Analogy in Bridge Deck Analysis”, published by Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi, 1998.
3. Shukla, S. K., “Geosynthetics and their application”, Edited, Thomas Telford Publication, U.K., 2002.


Prof. U. K. Choudhary

1. Choudhary, U.K., K.N. Singh, A.K. Sinha and D Mohan, 'Interrelationship Between the Flood Plains of Concave and Convex Banks of a River' Proceedings of International conference Rivertech 96, Chicago (USA), Sept. 22-25, 1996.
2. Choudhary, U.K., A. Bhaskar, K.C. Saraswati, S.N. Tripathi and D. Mohan, 'Naturally Available Energies for the Megacity Pollution Management' , Proceedings of Fourth Annual Symposium on Environmental Issues and Wastewater Management in Energy and Mineral Production (SWEMP)-96, Cagliari, Italy, Oct 7-11,1996.
3. Choudhary, U.K. ' Inter- Relationship between Concave and Convex Bank Flood Plains' , Proc. River-Tech Conf., Chicago, USA, 1996.
4. Choudhary, U .K. 'Convex Bank Potential for Pollution Management, Published in the Book'Environmental Management', Australia, 1998.


Prof. V. Singh

1. Singh V.:-'Stresses and Settlement in Soil due to Axially Loaded Piles and Pile group'. International Conference on Deep foundation DF1, 96 Bombay, Page 101-105, 1996.
2. Singh, V & N. Kumar,: 'Use of Fly-Ash in base and sub-base of Roads'. Proceeding of thirteenth International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management, Philadelphia, USA., November 16-19, 3C, 1997.
3. Singh, V. ,D. Mohan and Narendra Kumar, 'Use of Fly Ash in soil Stabilization of Roads', Proceedings of Indian Geotechncial congress -97, Baroda, Dec. 1997.
4. Singh, V. etc.,: 'Use of Fly-Ash in Soil Stabilization for Roads'. Indian Geotechnical Conference Page 375-378, 1997.
5. Singh, V. etc. , “Effect of surcharge load and compaction on the CBR value of a alluvial soil.” Indian Geotechnical Conference, 2002, Allahabad


Dr. Veerendra Kumar

1. Kumar R., Kumar, V., and Nautiyal, B.D., “Fly ash concrete – Is durability Aspects”, ICI Bulletin, No. 59, April-June 1997, pp. 13-23.
2. Kumar V., and Kapoor, R., “The effectiveness of bonding and repair compounds in concrete members”, National seminar on role of building chemicals in construction industry, Allahabad, July 18-19, 1997.
3. Kumar V., Suman, S. D., and Shamim, M., “Statistical prediction of Compressive Strength of steel Fibre Reinforced Concrete”, ICI Bulletin, No. 60, Julyl-Sept. 1997, pp. 31-36.
4. Kumar V. and Ghosh, C., “Plastic analysis of laterally loaded pile shaft embedded in noncohesive soil”, J. of Structural Engineering, Vol. 25, No. 2, July 1998, pp. 109-116.
5. Kumar V. and Shamim, M., “Strut-and-tie models for the analysis of pile caps”, J. of Structural Engineering, Vol. 25, No. 3, Oct. 1998, pp. 203-206.
6. Kumar V. , “Plastic design of orthotropic circular plates” J. of Structural Engineering, Vol. 25, No. 4, Jan. 1999, pp. 227-235.
7. Kumar V. and Shamim, M., “Influence of beam reinforcement on exterior beam column joints”, J. of Structural Engineering, Vol. 27, No. 2, July 1999, pp. 123-127.
8. Shamim, M., and Kumar V., “Behaviour of beam column joint – A review”, J. of Structural Engineering, Vol. 26, No. 3, Oct. 1999, pp. 207-214.
9. Ghosh, C., and Kumar V., “Plastic analysis of laterally loaded vertical pile shaft embedded in cohesive soil”, Jl.. of Structural Engineering, Vol. 26, No. 4, Jan. 2000, pp. 235-242.
10. Kumar V. & Dubey, R. N., “Cracks in buildings causes, Prevention and Remedies”, Proceedings National Conference on Manufacturing Challenges in 21st Century, Varanasi, Jan. 8-9, 2000.
11. Kumar, R., Kumar, V., Jangde, B. D., and Agrawal, R., “Effect of Coarse aggregate grading on the permeability of concrete”, Proceedings of All India Seminar on ‘MACON’, Lucknow, Feb. 19-20, 2000.
12. Kumar V. and Kapoor, R., “The effectiveness of bonding and repair compounds in concrete members”, Jl.. of Structural Engineering, Vol. 27, No. 2, July 2000, pp. 105-109.
13. Kumar V. and Anil, M.K., “Studies of effectiveness of repair of RCC beams”, Jl. of Structural Engineering, Vol. 27, No. 3, Oct. 2000, pp. 217-222.
14. Kumar V. and Prakash, D., “Yield line analysis of two-way RC slabs with central opening”, J. of Structural Engineering, Vol. 27, No. 4, Jan. 2001, pp. 251-262.
15. Kumar V., Singh, P. P., and Roy, B. N., “Use of fly-ash in concrete – a review”, Proceedings ‘IAEM’ National Conference on RAWM-2001, Varanasi, Feb. 23-25, 2001.
16. Kumar V. , “Plastic design of orthotropic annular plates” J. of Structural Engineering, Vol. 28, No. 2, July-Sept. 2001, pp. 67-74.
17. Kumar R., Rao, V. V., Kumar, V., and Nautiyal, B. D., “Method of proportioning of fly-ash concrete Mixes – a Comparison”, National Seminar on concrete in the service for adaptability and durability, Allahabad, Sept. 7, 2001, pp. V-5 – V-17.
18. Singh, S. P., Kumar V., and Mishra, A. K., “Design and design evaluation of railway plate girder bridges using knowledge based techniques”, Jl. of Structural Engineering, Vol. 28, No. 4, Jan. 2002, pp. 191-198.
19. Kumar R., Kumar, V., and Nautiyal, B. D., “Performance of fly-ash concrete in Chloride Environment”, National Conference on Advances in Construction Materials, R.E. C., Hamirpur, April 8-9, 2002.
20. Swami, V., Kumar, V., “Corrosion of reinforcement in concrete: its prevention and rehabilitation: A review National seminar on Manmade and National Disasters & Engineering Challenges, Allahabad, Sept. 10, 2002.


Dr. P. K. Singh

1. Singh, P.K. and Chaturvedi , H.S. , ‘Joint Reinforcement : Strut-and-Tie Model’, Concrete International, American Concrete Institute, Aug.1997.
2. Singh, P.K. and Agrawal, T.P., ‘Prestress in Cable-Stayed Bridges’, J. of The Institution of Engineers (India), Nov. 1997.
3. Singh, P.K., ‘Cable Area Distribution in Cable-Stayed Bridges’, J. of Structural Engineering, India, Jan. 1998.
4. Singh, P.K. Discussion on ‘Joint Reinforcement: Strut-and-Tie Model’, Concrete International, American Concrete Institute, Jan., 1998.
5. Singh, P.K., ‘Lateral Reinforcement in Prestressed Concrete Poles’, J. of The Institution of Engineers (India), May 1998.
6. Singh, P.K., ‘Non-linear Analysis and Shear Effect in Cable-Stayed Bridges’, International Journal of Structures, Nem Chand & Bros, Roorkee, July-Dec. 1998.
7. Singh, P.K., discussion on‘ Cable Stayed Bridges - Parametric Study’, Journal of Bridge Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineers, Aug. 1998.
8. Singh, P.K., and Verma, R. J., ‘The Pier, Well Cap and Well Steining Junction Subjected to Axial Load’, J. of Indian Roads Congress, November, 1999.
9. Singh, P.K. Saxena, S., and Roy, B.N. ‘Behaviour of Brick Masonry Infilled Reinforced Concrete Frame Subjected to Static Loading’ J. of The Institution of Engineers (India) , Vol 82, June 2001.
10. Singh, P.K., ‘Reinforced Concrete Frame and Brick Masonry Infill Type Composite Construction for Residential Buildings up to Four Storeys Founded on Compressible Soils’, J. of The Institution of Engineers (India), Vol.82, Dec.2001.
11. Singh, P.K. and Mallick, P.K., ‘Optimum cost solution for cable-stayed bridges’, J. of ING of IABSE - The Bridge & Structural Engineer, Vol. 32, No. 1, March 2002.
12. Singh, P.K., ‘Strut-and-Tie Model for Design of Pier and Well Steining Junction’, highway Research Bulletin – 66, Indian Roads Congress, June-2002, pp. 67-80


Shri. D. Mohan

1. Mohan, D., 'Low-Cost Energy-Efficient Buildings in Rural Areas of Eastern Uttar Pradesh', Proceeding of Regional Seminar on Low Cost Flood Resisting energy Effcient Houses for Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Gorakhpur, March 13-14, 1996.
2. P. Tiwari, D. Mohan and S.K. Tiwari, " Portability Assessment of Ground Water around Banaras Hindu University Campus, Varanasi", Abstract Proceedings of National Symposiwn on 'Recent Researches in Sedimentary Basins: Implication for Exploration of Natural Resources and 13 the Convention of Indian Association of Sedimentologists' Varanasi Oct. 1996.
3. D. Mohan " Modelling a River with Point and non-point Pollution Sources" Presented at National Symposium on Advances in Chemical Reaction Engineering, Varanasi, March 5- 7, 1997.
4. P. Tiwari, D. Mohan and S.K. tiwari, "Efficacy Assessment of Some Unconventional Disinfectants" Presented at National Symposium on Advances in Chemical Reaction Engineering. Varanasi, March 5-7, 1997.
5. Mohan D., 'Environmental Ethics : The Need of the Hour for the Engineering Profession' , Proceedings of Internal Workshop on Engineering and Environmental Ethics: Isues and Response, Varanasi, May 9, 1997.
6. Mohan, D. R. Prasad and K.S. Karki, 'Co Oxidation Over Novel Copper- Chromite Catalysts: An Air Pollution Abatement Approach', Proceedings of Golden Jubilee Congress and CHEMCON-97 Indian Institute of Chemeical Engineers, New Delhi, Dec. 15-18, 1997.
7. Mohan, D., Prasad, R. and Karki, K.S., 'Low Cost Versatile automotive Catalytic Converter: Necessity and Challenges' Poster presentation at ncHE golden Jubilee Conf. Proceeding and Chemcon-97, held at UT Delhi Dec 1997.
8. D. Mohan, R, Prasad, K.S. Karki, S. Rajgopal and D Harish Kumar, Environmental Awareness for Reduction of Health Hazards due to Pollution, Proceedings of International Seminar on Environment, energy and Technology : Regional and Global Presentations, Varanasi" Dec. 11-15, 1997.
9. R. Prasad, D. Mohan and K.S. Karki, "Exotic Distillation Device". Abstract Proceedings of Analytical Conference (ANCON)-97, Mumbai, Dec. 11-13, 1997.
10. Mohan, D. 'Problems in Land Disposal of Sanitary Sewage', Proceedings of National Conference on Geoenvironment" Allahabad, apri19-10, 1998.
11. Mohan, D. R. Prasad and K.S. Karki, 'Design and Development of Novel Copper-chromite catalysts (Supported/unsupported) with Enhanced Activity for Co Oxidation', Proceedings of International Symposium on Scientific Bases for the Preparation of the Hetrogeneous Catalysts, Louvain-la Newe Belgium, Sept. 1-4, 1998.
12. D. Mohan and P.K.S. Dixit, Health of the Ganga Ecosystem: An Overview, National Seminar on Environmental Crisis: Challenges in Developing Countries, Varansi, Jan 10-11, 1998.
13. D. Mohan, Awareness about Ganga Pollution: A case Study of Varanasi, National Seminar on Environmental Crises: Challenges in Developing Countries, Varanasi, Jan. 10-11, 1998.
14. D. Mohan, Waste Management in 21st Century, National Seminar on Technology in 21st Century, varanasi, Jan. 22-25, 1998.
15. D. Mohan, R. Prasad and K.S. Karki : Assesment of Annoyance due to Automotive Pollution in Varanasi city, National Seminar on Environmental Pollution and Water Resources Management, Allahabad, June 05, 1998.
16. P. Tiwari, D. Mohan and S.K. Tiwari, "Low Cost Production of Potable Water in Rural Areas". Abstract Proceedings of National Symposium on Chemical engineering Education and Research :Strategy for Future, Varansi, Aug. 6-8, 1998.
17. Mohan, D., Kumar, R. and Karki, K.S. 'Catalysis for the sustainability of surface transportation industry' Proc. Of International Conference on Sustainable Technology and Development" held at MITS Gwaliar, India, Nov. 14-16,1999.
18. Mohan, D., B.N. Singh and R. Kumar, 'Bacteriological Characteristics of the Ground Water Occuring in the BHU Campus, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh' Bhujal News published by Central Ground Water Board, India.


Dr. S. Chandrasekaran

1. Chandrasekaran, S. and Jain, A.K., “Dynamic Response of Triangular TLP Under Random Wave and Wind”, VETOMAC, IISc, Bangalore.
2. Chandrasekaran, S. and Jain, A.K., “Aerodynamic effects on offshore TLPs”, National Conference on Wind Effects on Structures, 1997, SERC – Ghazhiabad, pp. 147-156.
3. Chandrasekaran, S. and Jain, A.K., “Dynamic response of Triangular Offshore TLP under Regular Waves”, Second Indian Conference on Harbour and Ocean Engineering (Inchoe 1997), Thiruvananthapuram, pp. 426-435.
4. Chandrasekaran, S. and Jain, A.K., “Triangular Configuration TLP Behaviour under Random Sea Wave Loads”, Intl. Jl. of Ocean Engineering, Vol. 29, No. 15, 2002, pp. 1895-1928.
5. Chandrasekaran, S. and Jain, A.K., “Dynamic Behaviour of Square and Triangular Offshore TLP Regular Waves”, Intl. Jl. of Ocean Engineering, Vol. 29, No. 3, 2002, pp. 279-313.


Dr. S. Mandal

1. Kumar, M., and Mandal, S., “Analysis of box girder bridges using finite element method.” International Conference on Structural Engineering, Ghaziabad, Sept. 1999, pp. 479-492.
2. Mandal, S., Ojha, C.S.P. and Bhargava, P., “Significance of Correlation Coefficient in evaluating Reynolds Stresses”, Jl. of Wind Engineering, Japanese Association for Wind Engineering, Vol. 89, pp. 317-320, October, 2001.
3. Ojha, C.S.P., Mandal, S. and Bhargava, P. “Aspects of Inlet Boundary Prescriptions for a Turbulent Flow Field”, Jl. of Hydraulic Engineering, A.S.C.E., Vol. 127, No. 8, pp. 694 - 700, 2001.
4. Mandal, S., Ojha, C.S.P. and Bhargava, P., “Significance of Correlation Coefficient in evaluating Reynolds Stresses”, 5th Asia Pacific Conference on Wind Engineering, Kyoto, Japan, 2001.
5. Mandal, S., Ojha, C.S.P. and Bhargava, P., “Numerical simulation of wind flow around building: Adoption of model constants”, Second National Conference on Wind Engineering, IIT Roorkee, April 2002.