International Journal of Composite Materials

The International Journal of Composite Materials is a bimonthly peer-reviewed scientific journal. The journal covers all scientific and technological aspects of composite materials and their structures, including physical, chemical, artificial, mechanical, and other properties of Composite Materials as well as microscopic to macroscopic behavior studied both experimentally and theoretically.

Sivaraja Muthusamy

Editorial Board Member of International Journal of Composite Materials

Head of Academic Department/Faculty, Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai, India

Research Areas

Composite Materials and Structures, Concrete Technology, Structural Engineering

Education

2009Post Doctoral FellowshipUniversity at Buffalo, The State University of New York
2008Ph.DCivil Engineering, Anna University, Chennai
2001M.E.Structural Engineering, Government College of Engineering, Salem, Periyar University, Salem
1995B.E.Civil Engineering, R.V.S.College of Engineering, Dindigul, Madurai Kamaraj University

Experience

Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai, Associate Professor
Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai, Assistant Professor
Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai, Lecturer
Adhiparasakthi Engineering College, Melmaruvathur, Lecturer
M.P.N.M.J Polytechnic College, Chennimalai, Lecturer
Sakthi Builders, Chennimalai, Project Engineer
B.R.Construction, Coimbatore, Project Engineer

Academic Achievement

Best Faculty in Civil & Mechanical Engineering Discipline in Tamilnadu & Kerala States
Overall Best Faculty Award in Kongu Engineering College for excellent performance (among 386 teaching faculty)
National Level Best Young Engineer Award (below 35 years) in Civil Engineering Discipline
oung Scientist Award (below 35 years) to do Advanced Research at Foreign University
Life Time Achievement for Young Teacher (below 35 years) in Engineering Institution
Best Teacher in Civil Engineering Department of Kongu Engineering College

Membership

Indian Society for Technical Education, India
Institution of Engineers (India)
Indian Concrete Institute
Indian Association for Structural Engineers
Indian Society for Bridge Engineers
International Society for Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent Infrastructure, Canada

Publications: Journals

[1]  Dr.S.Kandasamy, "Characterization of Concrete Composites for Energy Absorption", Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, 2008, Vol.27, No.2, pp.135-144.
[2]  Dr.S.Kandasamy, Reinforced Concrete Beams with Rural Composites under Cyclic Loading, Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 2007, Vol. 2 No. 11 pp.1620-1626.
[3]  Dr.S.Kandasamy, A.Thirumurugan, Seismic Behaviour of Exterior Beam-Column Joint with Fibre Composites, New Building Materials and Construction World, 2008 Vol.14, Issue 5, pp.295-300.
[4]  Dr.S.Kandasamy, Characterization of Natural Fibre Composites for Infra-Structural Application, International Journal of Materials and Processing Technologies, 2009 Vol.36-Issue ½/3/4.
[5]  Seismic Behaviour of Brick and Hollow Block Masonry Walls With Fibre Composites, Emerging Journal Of Engineering, Science and Technology, 2009 Vol. 2, No.3, pp.48-57.
[6]  Shoukai Wang and D.D.L Chung, "Unprecendented Vibration Damping with High Values of Loss Modulus and Loss Tangent, Exhibited by Cement-Matrix Graphite Network Composites", Carbon 2010 Vol.48, pp1457-1464.
[7]  Self Compacting Concrete under Elevated Temperature, International Journal of Engineering Research and Industrial Applications, 2010 Vol.3, No.II pp 295-311
[8]  R.Saravanan, "Development of Bio-Composite Sandwich Concrete Panels for Low Cost Housing", Journal of Wood and Fibre Science
[9]  S.Kandasamy, "Finite Element Analysis and Damage Indices for Flexural Behaviour of Rural Concrete Composites", Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, August 2010 29: 2534-2546
[10]  S.Kandasamy & A.Thirumurugan, "Studies on Workability And Air content of Normal Strength Concrete With Rural Fibrous Materials", International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Vol. 5, No. 19 2010 pp. 3273–3284
[11]  J.Senthil, "New Trend of scheduling in Linear Construction Project", International Journal of Engineering studies, Accepted
[12]  S.Kandasamy, "Study on Durability of Natural Fibre Composites using Mechanical Strength and Micro-structural Properties", Bulletin of Material Science, Vol 33 No. 6 Dec 2010 pp 719-729
[13]  S.Kandasamy & M.Sudhakaran Pillai, "Effect of Silica Fume Surface Treatment of Natural Fibres on Concrete in Resisting Chloride Attack", Material Science Research India, Vol 7, No. 1 June 2010, pp 209-214
[14]  S.Kandasamy, A.Thirumurugan, "Mechanical Strength Properties of Fibrous Concrete with Waste Rural Materials", Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, Vol 69, April 2010 Pp 308-312
[15]  S.Kandasamy, "Potential reuse of waste rice husk as fibre Composites in concrete", Asian journal of Civil Engineering (Building and Housing), Vol 12, NO. 2 2011Online first published
[16]  Dr.D.D.L.Chung, "Carbon Fiber Cement-Based Materials for Electromagnetic Interference Shielding", ACI Materials Journal, V. 107, No. 6, November-ecember 2010

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums

[1]  Saravanan, R., Structural Properties of Bio-Composite Concrete Panels under Flexural and Compressive Loading, Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, K.S.R.College of Engineering, Tiruchengode, Feb 18 & 19, 2011
[2]  Thirumoorthy, S., Experimental Investigation on RCC Short Hollow Rectangular Columns with Mineral Admixtures, Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, K.S.R.College of Engineering, Tiruchengode, Feb 18 & 19, 2011
[3]  S.Deepak, Strength and Fracture Properties of Hybrid Fibre Reinforced Concrete from Industrial Waste, Innovative World of Structural Engineering, 2010
[4]  Dr.Showkai Wang & Dr.D.D.L.Chung, Graphite-cement interpenetrating network composite exhibiting high electrical conductivity, First Asian Carbon Conference, 2009
[5]  R.Saravanan, Coir Fibre Reinforced Bio-Composite Concrete Panels for Low Cost Housing, Natural Fibres'09, 2009
[6]  Dr.S.Kandasamy, Mechanical and Micro Structural Characterization of Rice Husk Based Fibre Reinforced Composite Concrete
[7]  Dr.D.D.L.Chung, Materials for Electromagnetic Interference Shielding, Protecting America against permanent continental shut down from electromagnetic pulse, 2009
[8]  Dr.S.Kandasamy, Shear strength and flexural characteristics of nylon fiber reinforced concrete, 6th Structural convention SEC 2008, 2008
[9]  Dr.S.Kandasamy, Performance enhancement of RC frames under cyclic loading using rural fibre composites, Recent Trends in Civil Engineering, 2008
[10]  A.Thirumurugan, Shear Strength and Finite Element Analysis of Fibre Reinforced Concrete with Rural Materials, Structural Engineering Convention, 2008
[11]  Dr.S.Kandasamy, Analytical Modeling for Concrete Composites in Earthquake Resistant Structures, International Conference on Multiscale Modeling and Simulation, IISc Bangalore, India, 2008
[12]  Dr.S.Kandasamy, Application of Rural Materials as Fibre Composites in Multistorey framed Structures, 7th RILEM International Symposium on Fibre Reinforced Concrete: Design and Applications, IITM Chennai, 2008
[13]  Dr.S.Kandasamy, Characterization of Concrete Composites with Local Materials under Cyclic Loading, International Conference on Composite Materials, Durban, South Africa, 2007
[14]  Dr.S.Kandasamy, Modeling Aspects in Fibre Reinforced Composite Concrete, International Conference on Modelling and Optimization of Structures, Processes and Systems, Durban, South Africa, 2007
[15]  Dr.S.Kandasamy, Ductility Enhancement of Concrete Beams with Rural Composites, International Conference on Recent Developments in Structural Engineering, MIT, Manipal, 2007
[16]  Dr.S.Kandasamy, Characterization of Natural Fibre Composites for Infra-Structural Application, International Conference on Innovative Natural Fibre Composites for Infra-Structural Applications, Rome, Italy, 2007
[17]  Mr.A.Arivoli, Influence of Coarse aggregate size on Compressive Strength, National Conference on Advances in Building Materials, Equipment & Construction Technologies, 2003
[18]  Dr.S.S.Salimath, Rain Water Harvesting-A state of Art, National Seminar on Recent Advances in Water Resources Planning and Management, 2003
[19]  Dr.S.S.Salimath, Solid Waste Management in Metropolis, National Symposium on Rtecent Trends in Industrial Waste Management for Sustainable Development, 2004
[20]  Mr.J.Senthil, New Trend Scheduling in Linear Construction Project, National Conference for Research Scholars on Applications of Emerging Technologies, 2005
[21]  Dr.G.S.Thirugnanam, E.K.Mohanraj, Seismic Behaviour of Steel Fibre Reinforced Concrete Beam under Cyclic Loading, National Conference on Advances in Materials and Mechanics of Concrete Structures at Indian Institute of Technology Madras, 2005
[22]  Dr.S.Kandasamy, Post Ultimate Behaviour of SFRC Beams under Cyclic Loading, National Conference on Earthquake Disaster: Technology and Management, at Motilal Nehru Institute of Technology, Allahabad, 2006
[23]  Dr.S.S.Salimath, Effect of Polluted Orathupalayam Dam Water on Properties of Concrete, National Conference on Innovative Technologies in Civil Engineering at Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, 2006
[24]  Dr.S.Kandasamy, Mechanical Properties of Synthetic Fibre Concrete, National Conference on Innovative Technologies in Civil Engineering at Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, 2006
[25]  Dr.S.Kandasamy, Ductile Behaviour of RC Beam with Steel Fibres under Cyclic Loading, National Conference on Disaster Management and Mitigation, at Mahendra Engineering College, 2006
[26]  Dr.S.S.Salimath, Green Building Concept in Construction Industry, National Conference on Front Lines Areas in Civil Engineering, at V.L.B Janakiammal College of Engineering, Coimbatore, 2006
[27]  K.Thirumalairaja, Designing Consultative Arrangements to Enhance Work Place Safety, National Conference for Research Scholars on Applications of Emerging Technologies, at Adhiyaman College of Engineering, Hosur, 2006
[28]  K.Thirumalairaja, Hazard Management Tool for Construction Safety, National Conference on 'Recent Trends in Concrete Composites for Structural Systems'at Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai, 2006
[29]  S.Anandakumar, E.K.Mohanraj, How to prevent Collapse of Buildings due to Fire'National Conference on 'Recent Trends in Concrete Composites for Structural Systems' at Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai, 2006
[30]  A.Arivoli, Effect of partial replacement of flyash brickbats-crusher powder in concrete' National Conference on Applications of Recycled & Marginal Materials in Construction, M.S.Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, 2006
[31]  Dr.S.Kandasamy, Sesimic Behaviour of Synthetic Fibre Reinforced Concrete' National Conference on Civil Engineering: Meeting the Challenges of Tomorrow, Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana, Punjab, 2006
[32]  A.Thirumurugan, Dr.S.Kandasamy, Studies on Properties of Composite Concrete with Rural Fibres' National Conference on Extreme Engineering and Technological Advancements, Jayam College of Engineering andf Technology, Dharmapuri, 2007
[33]  A.Thirumurugan, S.Kandasamy, Studies on Mechanical Properties of Composite Concrete with Rural Fibres" National Conference on Recent Advances in Structural Engineering, Government College of Engineering, Salem, 2007
[34]  A.Thirumurugan, S.Kandasamy, Strength Prediction of Concrete Composites with Rural Materials, 2nd National Conference on 'Recent Trends in Concrete Composites for Structural Systems' at Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai, 2007
[35]  Arun, M.Suganya, Mechanical Strength Properties of Concrete with Refractory Brick Concrete as Coarse Aggregate, 2nd National Conference on 'Recent Trends in Concrete Composites for Structural Systems' 2007
[36]  A.Thirumurugan, S.Kandasamy, Mechanical Properties of Natural Fibre Reinforced Concrete Composites, Natioanl Conference on Modern Trends in Concrete and Construction Technology, at Adhiparasakthi Engineering College, 2008
[37]  S.Kandasamy, Flexural Characterization of Concrete Composites using Finite Element Modeling' National Conference on Innovative Materials & Methodologies for Disaster Resistant Structures, 2008
[38]  S.Kandasamy, M.R.Loganathan, Seismic Behaviour of Brick and Hollow Block Masonry Walls with Fibre Composites, 3rd National Conference on Recent Trends in Concrete Composites for Structural Systems, 2009
[39]  E.J.Mohamed, Ebrahim, Critical Path Scheduling under Resource Calendar Constraints and Time Trade Off, 3rd National Conference on Recent Trends in Concrete Composites for Structural Systems, 2009
[40]  P.Anbuselvi, Study on Safety Practices in Construction Industry, Emerging Trends in Civil Engineering (NCETCE-10), 23rd Feb' 2010
[41]  G.Silambarasan, Multi-Project Scheduling, Emerging Trends in Civil Engineering (NCETCE-10), 23rd Feb' 2010
[42]  G.Silambarasan, Resource Constrained Multi Project Scheduling for Construction Project, Modern Trends in Civil Engineering, 25th March 2010
[43]  P.Anbuselvi, An Investigation of Management Commitment to Construction Safety, Innovative Construction Materials & Modern Techniques in Civil Engineering". (ICMMTCE'10), K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology, Thiruchengode, 26th March 2010
[44]  R.Saravanan, Bio-Composite Sandwich Concrete Slab Panels under Flexural Loading, Recent Trends in Civil Engineering (NCRTC 2KX), Erode Segunthar Engineering College, Erode, 08th April 2010
[45]  K.S.Subramanian, Durability Studies on High Strength Concrete with Sugarcane Baggase Ash as Pozzolana Material, Recent Trends in Civil Engineering (NCRTC 2KX), Erode Segunthar Engineering College, Erode, 08th April 2010
[46]  S.Thirumoorthy, FRP Strengthened corrosion Damaged RC Beams under Flexure, Recent Trends in Civil Engineering (NCRTC 2KX), Erode Segunthar Engineering College, Erode, 08th April 2010
[47]  A.Thirumurugan, Mechanical Properties of Textile Fabric Reinforced Concrete, Recent Trends in Civil Engineering (NCRTC 2KX), Erode Segunthar Engineering College, Erode, 08th April 2010
[48]  S.Thirumoorthy, Experimental Investigation on RCC Short Hollow Circular, Columns with Mineral Admixtures, Advancements in Concrete Technology, 23rd & 24th September 2010
[49]  K.Chandrasekar, Fibre Reinforced Self Compacting Self Curing Concrete, Innovations in Civil Engineering, 26th March, 2011
[50]  S.Satheesh, kumar, Effect of Mineral Admixtures on Strength, Structural and Durability of Reactive Powder Concrete, Innovations in Civil Engineering, 26th March, 2011