Professor
Scopus ID : https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=58531158900
Orcid ID : https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9450-2022
Area of Specialization:
Geotechnical Engineering
Research Interests:
Geotechnical Engineering (Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering), Soil Stabilization, Liquefaction and Soil Amplification studies, Seismic hazard and risk assessment, Seismic microzonation, Simulation of Ground motion using source modelling, Engineering seismology
Journal Publications:
- Laboratory Evaluation of Stabilising Components for Effective Treatment of Expansive Soil, Asian Journal of Water, Environment and Pollution, 20(4), pp. 87–91, (2023)
- Experimental investigation on stabilization of expansive soil using GGBS and fly ash, Journal of GIS Science journal DOI:20.18001.GSJ.2021.V8I7.21.37605 ISSN : 1869-9391 (2021)
- Experimental Investigation on Processed Bamboo Reinforced Concrete, Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology DOI:20.18001.HUJ.2021.V8I9.21.38060 ISSN : 1671-4512 (2021)
- Soil Stabilization Techniques for Roads on Expansive Soils and Loose Sand, IOP Conf. Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 1026012013, Innovative Solutions and Challenges in Civil Engineering (ISCCE 2020), Chennai.
National &International Conference:
- Kanagarathinam, L., Dodagoudar, G. R. and Boominathan, A. (2012). “Evaluation of Acceleration Time Histories for Design of Nuclear Facilities at Kalpakkam (INDIA)", Paper no. 1051, 15th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Lisbon, Portugal.
- Kanagarathinam, L., Dodagoudar, G. R. and Boominathan, A. (2010). “Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis for Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu”, Proceedings of 14thSymposium on Earthquake Engineering, IIT Roorkee, pp. 192-203. Paper orally presented on 18th December 2010.
- Kalyan Kumar, G., Kanagarathinam, L., Dodagoudar, G. R. (2010). “Site characterization at Ekambareswara temple complex, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu”, Geotrendz, Indian Geotechnical Conference, IIT Bombay, pp. 1-4.
- Kanagarathinam, L., Dodagoudar, G. R. and Boominathan, A. (2008). “Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Studies of East Coast Region of India”, 14th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Beijing, pp. 1-8. Attended the International Conference and presented the poster.
- Kanagarathinam, L. and Ilamparuthi, K. (2006). "Behaviour of Submerged Sand bed Stabilized with Granular wall", Proceedings of Indian Geotechnical Conference, IIT Madras, Vol. 1, pp. 791-792.
- Kanagarathinam, L. and Subha, N. (2002) "Vermiculture", National level technical symposium, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore.
Working Papers:
- Experimental investigation on stabilization of expansive soil
- Influence of geotechnical parameters on seismic hazard mapping
Work in Progress:
- Strengthening of Soil using Geogrids
- Soil Stabilization techniques
- Analysis and design of earthquake-resistant structures
Academic Experience:
Associate Professor in Saveetha Engineering College for the past two and a half years
Handled subjects:
Engineering Drawing and Modelling, Applied Mechanics, Soil Mechanics, Foundation Engineering, Highway Engineering, Mechanics of Materials
Conferences/Seminars/Workshops Attended:
- Attended One Week FDP on Virtual Lab Training conducted by IITM-PALS in 2021
- Attended One Week FDP on Universal Human Values by AICTE in 2021
- Attended One Week Short Term Training Program in Novelties in Concrete and Construction Techniques by SRM Institute of Science and Technology and Ultra Tech Cement Ltd. in 2021
- Attended One Week Short Term Training Programme (STTP) on Field Practices in Geotechnical Engineering by IEI and SRM Institute of Science and Technology in 2021
- Attended Virtual Conference on Innovative Solutions and Challenges in Civil Engineering (ISCCE 2020), SEC, Chennai in 2020
- Attended One Day Workshop on Assessment Planning for Outcome-Based Education by IIT Madras in 2020
- Attended One Day Seminar on Urban Rain Water Harvesting by IEI and Jerusalem Engineering College in 2019
- Attended 13th Annual Meeting of Asia Oceania Geosciences Society, Beijing, China in 2016
- Attended 14th Symposium on Earthquake Engineering, IIT Roorkee, Roorkee in 2010
- Attended 14th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Beijing, China in 2008
- Attended Indian Geotechnical Conference, IIT Madras, Chennai in 2006
Professional Membership:
- Life Membership in Indian Concrete Institute
- Life Membership in Indian Geotechnical Society
- CMDA Registered Geotechnical Engineer
