Civil Engineering (CiE)
Recent Submissions
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Global response sensitivity and reliability analyses of structural dynamical systems with parameter and excitation uncertainties
This thesis develops computational methods for global response sensitivity analysis (GRSA) and time-variant reliability analysis in structural dynamical systems with parameter and excitation uncertainties. The primary ... -
Studies on simple and restricted orifice surgre tanks
This thesis deals with certain basic experimental studies conducted on the phenomenon of mass oscillations in restricted orifice surge tanks. Simple surge tanks were also studied, they being considered an extreme case of ... -
Some characteristics of branch channel flow
This thesis comprises three parts. The first part contains literature survey, the second part the theoretical analysis, experimental verification and results, and the third part the development of a precision point gauge. ... -
Cavitation and cavitation damage
This thesis deals with the study of certain aspects of cavitation damage. In the first part of the thesis, a critical survey of the existing literature has been made, and various theories of cavitation damage have been ... -
Some Studies on branch channel Flow
In the present investigation, methods are suggested to predict the flow into a branch taking off from a main channel, maintaining subcritical flow in the main and supercritical in the branch channel. The methods are based ... -
Experimental studies on swirling flows at vertically upward intakes
The experimental investigations presented in this thesis are concerned with the aspects of sump geometry and sump parameters, which govern the flow conditions at vertically upward intakes. Detailed studies are made to ... -
Flow characteristics of sharp-edged orifices,quadrant-edged orifices and nozzles
This thesis presents an integrated study of flow past sharp-edged orifices, quadrant-edged orifices and long radius nozzles, covering different aspects such as metering characteristics, loss characteristics and flow ... -
Studies on erosion due to liquid jet impingement
The problem of erosion due to liquid jet impingement and cavitation is gaining importance with the rapid technological progress in the recent years. The possible uses of liquid jets in the mixing processes in chemical ... -
Data-Driven Prediction of Concrete Behaviour and Performance Enhancement Through CO₂ Inclusion Techniques
Concrete remains the most widely used construction material globally, valued for its versatility, strength, and durability. However, the conventional approach to concrete mix design, governed by empirical codal provisions ... -
Advanced Thermomechanical Modeling of Soft Matter Systems
This thesis deals with advanced thermomechanical modeling of complex soft matter systems, including polymers, gels, and biological tissues. It addresses a few fundamental limitations of classical theories, such as the ... -
Interplay of Performance and Robustness in Architected and Naturally Evolved Structures
Humans have long drawn inspiration from nature, drawing on its intricate and efficient designs for solving complex engineering challenges. One such feature is the aperiodicity observed in biological systems, which exhibit ... -
Experimental investigations into tensile properties of large specimens and sensitivity of notch size on the fracture and fatigue behavior of concrete
Full text embargo upto Jan 15, 2027 Concrete, which is the second largest material used after water, is a highly heterogeneous quasi-brittle material containing ingredients at different length scales. The fracture and ... -
Fracture Processes in Sustainable Fibrous Cementitious Composites: Insights from Statistical Mechanics and Natural Time Analysis
In recent years, there has been a growing demand in the construction industry for slender, durable, and high performance structural elements. This has led to the development of an advanced cementitious composite material ... -
Understanding Strain Rate Response of Geomaterials through Orthogonal Cutting Experiments
Cutting is a complex, large deformation process used for the removal of material during various engineering operations. In geomaterials, such as soils and rocks, the mechanism of cutting is encountered during operations ... -
Process-Based Understanding of Ecosystem Carbon and Water Fluxes Using High-Resolution Remote Sensing
Earth’s terrestrial ecosystems are central regulators of the global climate system, mediating essential exchanges of carbon, water, and energy between the land and atmosphere. At the core of these dynamics lie two ... -
Studies on flow past pipe disturbances with Hagen Poiseuille approach flow
The problem of flow past disturbances in circular pipes has wide engineering applications. Most available information pertains to turbulent approach flow. In this thesis, the effects of disturbances in circular pipes are ... -
Chracteristics of self-aerated flows
A characteristic of high-velocity open channel flows is the phenomenon of self-aeration, in which atmospheric air is entrained into and mixed with the flow, creating the appearance of white water. This phenomenon is ... -
Division of flow in open channels
This thesis deals with the problem of division of flow when a branch channel bifurcates from a main channel. The effects of both the angle of off-take and the relative widths of the main and branch channels are considered. In ...

