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  • Prof Durgesh C Rai

  • Professor (HAG)
  • Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Publications 1994 - 2024

Publications

  • 77
    Journal Articles
  • 1
    Book Chapter
  • 21
    Conference
    Proceedings
  • 4
    Letter
  • 4
    Review
  • 2
    Note
  • 3
    Projects
  • 5
  • 5
  • 39

Citations / H-Index

2742 Citations
31 h-index
1584 Citations

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Google Scholar

Co-author Network


Expertise

Civil Engineering

Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics : Dynamic and inelastic behaviour of structures, Masonry structures, Steel-Reinforced Concrete Composite Structures, Experimental investigations of large-scale structural sub-systems, Small-scale modeling of structural systems for real time dynamic testing, Supplemental damping & Aluminium energy dissipation devices, Seismic evaluation and rehabilitation of structures, and Seismic qualification testing on shake tables and earthquake damage survey

Personal Information

Prof Durgesh C Rai

Male
Department of Civil Engineering Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India - 208016


Experience

  • Professor (HAG)

    Department of Civil Engineering

    Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

  • Professor

    Department of Civil Engineering

    Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

  • Associate Professor

    Department of Civil Engineering

    Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

  • Assistant Professor

    Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

  • Assistant Professor

    Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee


Qualification

  • PhD

    University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA

  • MS

    University of Oklahoma, Norman, USA

  • BE (Honours)

    National Institute of Technology Tiruchirapalli. India


Honours and Awards

2021

John B. Scalzi Research Award

The Masonry Society, USA

2013

R G Drysdale Award for the Best Paper on Masonry Research or Education

Canadian Masonry Symposium, Vancouver, Canada,

2010

Fellowship

Indian National Academy of Engineering(INAE)

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2021

John B. Scalzi Research Award

The Masonry Society, USA

2013

R G Drysdale Award for the Best Paper on Masonry Research or Education

Canadian Masonry Symposium, Vancouver, Canada,

2010

Fellowship

Indian National Academy of Engineering(INAE)

2004

Technical Textbook Award

All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi

2001

Shah Family Innovation Prize

Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI), USA

1999

Young Engineer Award

Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE)

1998

Young Scientist Research Award

Dept. of Science and Technology

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Doctoral Theses Guided

2015

Out-of-plane behaviour of confined masonry walls under seismic loads

Vaibhav Singhal,, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

2008

Hybrid elements for seismic strengthening of RC buildings with soft open storey

D R Sahoo, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

2007

Evaluation of strengthening options for masonry-infilled RC frames with open first-storey

Hemant B Kaushik, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

2015

Out-of-plane behaviour of confined masonry walls under seismic loads

Vaibhav Singhal,, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

2008

Hybrid elements for seismic strengthening of RC buildings with soft open storey

D R Sahoo, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

2007

Evaluation of strengthening options for masonry-infilled RC frames with open first-storey

Hemant B Kaushik, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

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Membership In Professional Bodies

2022

New Zealand Society of Earthquake Engineering, Wellington, NZ

Member

2021

The Masonry Society, USA

Member

2019

Indian Road Congress

Life Member

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2022

New Zealand Society of Earthquake Engineering, Wellington, NZ

Member

2021

The Masonry Society, USA

Member

2019

Indian Road Congress

Life Member

1998

Indian Society of Earthquake Technology, Roorkee

Life Member

1994

Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI), CA, USA

Member

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Membership In Committees

2021

Board of Directors, International Association of Earthquake Engineering (IAEE), Tokyo

Director

2011

BIS Panel for Masonry (CED 46:P7)

Member

2010

BIS CED 38 (Special Structures Sectional Committee)

Member

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2021

Board of Directors, International Association of Earthquake Engineering (IAEE), Tokyo

Director

2011

BIS Panel for Masonry (CED 46:P7)

Member

2010

BIS CED 38 (Special Structures Sectional Committee)

Member

2002

BIS CED 39 (Earthquake Engineering Sectional Committee)

Member

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Research Projects

Aluminium shear-links for passive control of seismic response of truss moments frames

Funding Agency : Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi

A hybrid scheme for enhancing seismic performance of a open - ground story RC buildings

Funding Agency : Department of Science and Technology

• Confinement of masonry for earthquake resistance

Funding Agency : Ministry of Human Resource Development, New Delhi

Aluminium shear-links for passive control of seismic response of truss moments frames

Funding Agency : Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi

A hybrid scheme for enhancing seismic performance of a open - ground story RC buildings

Funding Agency : Department of Science and Technology

• Confinement of masonry for earthquake resistance

Funding Agency : Ministry of Human Resource Development, New Delhi

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Patents



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