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Dr. Arjun Siva Rathan R.T

Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, Coimbatore.

Qualification: BE, MBA, MS, Ph.D
rt_arjunsivarathan@cb.amrita.edu
Research Interest: Concrete Technology, Pavement Design, Pavement Materials

Bio

Dr. Arjun Siva Rathan R.T Currently Serves as Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, Coimbatore.

Education

  • 2018 – 2022 : Ph.D
    Transportation Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, India
  • 2013-2015: M.Tech
    Transportation Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, India
  • 2005-2009: B.Tech
    Civil Engineering, Anna University, Chennai
Publications

Journal Article

Year : 2023

Evaluation of Structural and Functional Performance of Interlocking Concrete Block Pavement and Flexible Pavement

Cite this Research Publication : Arjun Siva Rathan R.T., Velayudhan, S., &Lekshmipathy, J. (2023). Evaluation of Structural and Functional Performance of Interlocking Concrete Block Pavement and Flexible Pavement. Journal of Testing and Evaluation, 51(6)

Publisher : Journal of Testing and Evaluation

Year : 2022

Influence of Thickness Parameters on Performance of Interlocking Concrete Block Pavement

Cite this Research Publication : Arjun Siva Rathan, R. T., Sunitha, V., & Anusudha, V. (2022). Influence of Thickness Parameters on Performance of Interlocking Concrete Block Pavement. ACI Materials Journal, 119(6). (SCIE)

Publisher : ACI Materials Journal

Year : 2022

Development of effective wearing layer elastic modulus for interlocking concrete block pavements

Cite this Research Publication : Arjun Siva Rathan, R. T., & Sunitha, V. (2022). Development of effective wearing layer elastic modulus for interlocking concrete block pavements. Construction and Building Materials, 341, 127796. (SCIE)

Publisher : Construction and Building Materials

Year : 2022

Numerical Modeling and Optimization of the Geometric Properties Influencing the Deflection Behavior of Interlocking Concrete Block Pavement

Cite this Research Publication : Arjun Siva Rathan R.T., & Velayudhan, S. (2022). Numerical Modeling and Optimization of the Geometric Properties Influencing the Deflection Behavior of Interlocking Concrete Block Pavement. Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part B: Pavements, 148(3), 04022036. (SCIE)

Publisher : Journal of Transportation Engineering

Year : 2022

Influence of moisture and compaction effect on volumetric and mechanical properties of bituminous mix

Cite this Research Publication : Jegan Bharath Kumar, A., Sunitha, V., Arjun Siva Rathan, R. T., Murshida, P., & Mathew, S. (2022). Influence of moisture and compaction effect on volumetric and mechanical properties of bituminous mix. International Journal of Pavement Engineering, 1-14. (SCIE)

Publisher : Journal of Pavement Engineering

Year : 2021

Mechanical and structural performance evaluation of pervious interlocking paver blocks

Cite this Research Publication : Arjun Siva Rathan R.T., Aravinda S & Sunitha, V. (2021). Mechanical and structural performance evaluation of pervious interlocking paver blocks. Construction and Building Materials, 292, 123438. (SCIE)

Year : 2021

Development of design procedure for interlocking concrete block pavement

Cite this Research Publication : Arjun Siva Rathan R.T., & Sunitha, V. (2021). Development of design procedure for interlocking concrete block pavement. International Journal of Pavement Engineering, 23(14), 5015-5029. (SCIE)

Publisher : International Journal of Pavement Engineering

Year : 2021

Experimental and numerical evaluation of the parameters influencing the shear-stress behavior of interlocking paver blocks–bedding sand interface using large-scale direct shear test

Cite this Research Publication : Arjun Siva Rathan R.T., Velayudhan, S., Pathath, M., Lekshmipathy, J., & Visvanathan, A. (2021). Experimental and numerical evaluation of the parameters influencing the shear-stress behavior of interlocking paver blocks–bedding sand interface using large-scale direct shear test. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 33(6), 04021104. (SCIE)

Publisher : Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering

Year : 2021

Parametric study to investigate the deflection and stress behaviour of Interlocking Concrete Block Pavement

Cite this Research Publication : Arjun Siva Rathan, R. T., Sunitha, V., & Anusudha, V. (2021). Parametric study to investigate the deflection and stress behaviour of Interlocking Concrete Block Pavement. Road Materials and Pavement Design, 23(10), 2293-2316. (SCIE)

Publisher : Road Materials and Pavement Design

Year : 2021

Development of Deflection Prediction Model for Interlocking Concrete Block Pavements

Cite this Research Publication : Arjun Siva Rathan, R. T., & Sunitha, V. (2021). Development of Deflection Prediction Model for Interlocking Concrete Block Pavements. Transportation Research Record, 2676(3), 292-314. (SCIE)

Publisher : Transportation Research Record

Year : 2020

Mechanical and microstructural study on interlocking concrete block pavers using waste granite dust

Cite this Research Publication : 10. Arjun Siva Rathan R.T., & Sunitha, (2020). Mechanical and microstructural study on interlocking concrete block pavers using waste granite dust. International Journal of Pavement Engineering, 23(2), 358-371. (SCIE)

Publisher : International Journal of Pavement Engineering

Year : 2020

Influence of bedding and jointing sand on the shear strength characteristics of Interlocking Paver Blocks – bedding sand interface

Cite this Research Publication : Arjun Siva Rathan R.T., Sunitha, V., Murshida, P., & Anusudha, V. (2020). Influence of bedding and jointing sand on the shear strength characteristics of Interlocking Paver Blocks–bedding sand interface. International Journal of Pavement Engineering, 23(7). (SCIE)

Publisher : International Journal of Pavement Engineering

Experience
  • September 2009 to December 2011: Site in charge
    Fundament SPC, Kingdom of Bahrain
  • February 2012 to March 2013: Project Engineer
    Sri Sabari Builders, Coimbatore
  • June 2015 to June 2018: Assistant Professor
    SNS college of Technology (Autonomous), Coimbatore
  • June 2022 to September 2022: Project Associate
    National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli
Awards and Achievements
1. ASCE Technical Committee Member Reaffirmation of ASCE 58-21 code
2. Journal Reviewer 1. Journal of Cleaner Production (SCIE/Q1/Impact Factor:9.297) 2. International Journal of Pavement Engineering (SCIE/Q1/Impact Factor:4.139)
4. Budding Researcher Award Outstanding research performance for the year 2021-2022, NIT, Trichy
5. Best Reviewer Award Journal of Cleaner Production – October 2018
6. Best Paper Award CTSEM – 2020
International Conferences
  1.  Suneel Singh, Arjun Siva Rathan, R. T., Sunitha, V. (2022) Performance assessment of plastic waste modified bitumen pavement constructed by wet process, International Conference on smart and sustainable development of urban green infrastructure in India and Canada, Trichy, India
  2. Arjun Siva Rathan, R. T., Sunitha, V. (2021) A study on Investigation on the Mechanical Properties and Structural Behaviour of Novel Pervious Interlocking Paver Block. Transportation Research Board, United States of America
  3. Arjun Siva Rathan, R. T., Sunitha, V. (2021) Influence of Thickness Parameters on the Mechanical Behaviour of Interlocking Concrete Block Pavement CTRG 2021, Trichy, India
  4. Arjun Siva Rathan, R. T., Sunitha, V., (2020). Evaluation on the Influence of Bedding Sand Source in the Shear Behaviour of Interlocking Concrete Block Pavement, CTSEM 2020, Trivandrum, India
  5. Arjun Siva Rathan, R. T., Sunitha, V. (2017) Eco-friendly use of Waste Granite Fines in Concrete Paving Block, International Conference on Desalination, NIT, Trichy, India.
  6. Arjun Siva Rathan, R. T., Sunitha, V., and Samson Mathew (2014) Experimental Investigation on Partial Replacement of Fine aggregate with Waste Granite Fines in Concrete Paving Block, ICICE-2014, Kanyakumari, India
Sponsored Project and Consultancy Work
  • Vetting/Proof-checking of structural and geotechnical analysis of drawings of two bridges in Nilgiris district (2023) (5.93 Lakhs)
  • Investigation on the structural and drainage behaviour of ICBP using coir geotextiles as interface layer (Co-PI, 43 Lakhs project funded by Coir Board, Ministry of MSME, Government of India)
Training and Certification
  • – Two-day capsule course on code of practice for use of coir geotextile (21-22 March 2024, at CCRI Kalavoor)
Journal Review Services
  • International journal of Pavement Engineering, Taylor and Francis
  • Journal of cleaner Production, Elseiver
  • Sustainable and resilient infrastructure, Taylor and Francis
  • International Journal of pavement research and technology, Springer
Guest Lectures Delivered
  • Two week ATAL AICTE sponsored FDP on Future Trends in Transportation and Logistic Industry, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam
  • One week short term training program (STTP) on Computer diligence in civil engineering & applications for sustainable development, Padmashri Dr. V.B. Kolte College of Engineering, malkapur, Mumbai
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