Awarded PhD in Civil Engineering (full time) at Anna University Chennai. Completed BE Civil Engineering in Anna University of Technology-BIT Campus and ME Structural Engineering in Anna University Regional Campus-Tirunelveli.
EDUCATION
PhD in Civil Engineering
ME Structural Engineering
BE Civil Engineering
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Advanced Building Materials
Green-concrete development
Engineered Cementitious Composites
Sustainable Engineering
SUSTAINABLE CONVERSION OF WASTE SEASHELL TO PARTIAL REPLACEMENT OF AGGREGATES IN CEMENT MORTAR: A REVIEW Zemch International Conference, 2022
Temperature Effect on Reactive Powder Concrete Using Sillimanite As Fine Aggregate M Sophia, N Soundarya Journal of Physics Conference Series, 2022 This study examines the use of sillimanite as a fine aggregate in the production of temperature-resistant reactive powder concrete. The impact of high temperatures on the mechanical strength of reactive powder concrete with High Alumina cement is investigated. The effectiveness of utilizing glass powder and sillimanite on the mechanical properties of RPC at high temperatures is investigated in this research. The samples were heated in the muffle furnace to the desired temperatures and then tested for their residual compressive strength, flexural strength and split tensile strength. The residual values of compressive strength, flexural strength and split tensile strength were measured at the temperature of 270C to 800°C. The weight loss of the specimens after exposure to the elevated temperatures was measured and the values showed enhanced resistance to the high temperature effects. The results demonstrate the greater contribution of glass powder and sillimanite towards the significant improvement of high temperature strength of reactive powder concrete than those made with normal quartz sand as fine aggregate.
A REVIEW ON THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF TRADITIONAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS ON THE EAST COAST OF SOUTH INDIA-TAMIL NADU Zemch International Conference, 2022
Utilization of granite powder and glass powder in reactive powder concrete: assessment of strength and long-term durability properties B. Venkatesan, V. Kannan, M. Sophia Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 2022 This paper aims to assess the mechanical and long-term durability performance of reactive powder concrete (RPC) containing granite powder (GrP) as cement replacement and waste glass powder (GP) as quartz sand replacement. The workability and mechanical behaviour of RPC containing various proportions of GrP and GP are assessed for different water/binder (w/b) ratios (0.3, 0.35, 0.4, and 0.45). The water resistance and tightness of RPC are measured by monitoring the electrical resistivity, water absorption, sorptivity, and chloride migration over a one-year period. Results reveal that substitution of GrP and GP at optimum levels of 15% and 30% respectively enhances the performance of RPC with the achievement of satisfiable workability at a 0.35 w/b ratio. A significant increase in the resistance towards chloride penetration and electrical resistivity was also observed with increasing ages. Thus, glass powder and granite powder can be considered as alternative construction materials providing economical and ecological efficiency.
Effect of elevated temperatures on the properties of nano alumina modified concrete containing zircon sand as fine aggregate Revista Romana De Materiale Romanian Journal of Materials, 2020
