Dr. Ramanathan Ayothiraman

Professor

Areas of Interest

• Foundations in Soils and Rocks
• Tunnels in Soils and Rocks
• Waste Materials in Geotechnical Engineering
• Foundations on Expansive Soils
• Ground Improvement Techniques
• Mitigation of Landslides
• Stability and Safety of Mines

Education

• Ph.D., Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India
• M.Tech., College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University Chennai, India
• B.Tech., PSNA College of Engg. and Tech, Madurai Kamaraj University, India

Latest Publications

• Singh, A.P., Rao, K.S and Ayothiraman, R. 2024. Model Testing of Rock-Socketed Piles under Combined Vertical–Lateral Loading. Geotechnical Testing Journal, ASTM. 1-24, https://doi.org/10.1520/GTJ20220173 (Impact factor: 1.6; 2022)
• Mahajan, S., Sharma, K.G., and Ayothiraman, R. 2023. Effects of Basement Excavation and Raft Loading on Urban Tunnel in Sand: Model Testing and Analysis. Journal of Testing and Evaluation, ASTM. JTE20220660, https://doi.org/10.1520/JTE20220660. (Impact factor: 1.2; 2022)
• Gidday, B.G., Ayothiraman, R., Ramaiah, B.J., and Ramana, G.V. 2023. Physical and numerical modeling of rainfall triggered shallow landslides in central highlands, Ethiopia. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment. 239, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10064-023-03235-y (Impact factor: 4.2; 2022)
• Mazumder, T., Neeraj, N., and Ayothiraman, R. 2023. Study of Behavior of Encased Columns Composed of Shredded Tyre Chips and Stone Aggregates in Kaolinite Clay Bed. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering. 1-19, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-023-02484-8. (Impact factor: 1.7; 2022)
• Mahajan, S., Sharma, A., Ayothiraman, R., and Sharma, K.G. 2023. Three-Dimensional Physical Modeling of Response of Existing Metro Tunnel to Pile Loading in Delhi Silt in India. Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction, ASCE. 04023008, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1061/PPSCFX.SCENG-1159. (Impact factor: 1.9; 2022)
• Tandon, K., Kumar, D., Ayothiraman, R., Manna, B., and Ramana, G.V. 2023. Numerical evaluation of tire chips–filled trench barriers for effective vibration isolation. Journal of Low Frequency Noise, Vibration and Active Control. 325-344, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/146134842211189. (Impact factor: 2.3; 2022)
• Ayothiraman, R., Sahu, R., and Bhuyan, P. 2022. Strength and deformation behavior of fine-grained soils reinforced with hair fibers and its application in pavement design. Journal of Natural Fibers. 7646-7663, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2021.1954129. (Impact factor: 3.5; 2022)
• Jishnu, R.B. and Ayothiraman, R. 2022. Seismic behaviour of Delhi metro tunnels in liquefiable deposits. Natural Hazards. 1-20, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11069-021-05136-3. (Impact factor: 3.7; 2022)