- Earthquake Resistant Structures
- Explosion Resistant Structures
- Tsunami Resistant Structures
- Smart materials and Structures
- Advanced Concrete Technology
| Qualification | Department | Year (From –To) | Percentage | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.S.L.C. | General Education | 1981 to 1982 | 79.20 % | I Class |
| D.C.E. | Civil Engineering | 1983 to 1985 | 77.08 % | I Class |
| B.E. | Civil Engineering | 1987 to 1990 | 81.60 % | I Class with Distinction |
| M.E. | Structural Engineering | 1990 to1991 | 70.47 % | I Class |
| Ph.D. | Civil (Structural) Engineering | 2002 to 2006 | – | – |
| Qualification | Department | Year (From –To) | Percentage | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Semester Certificate Course | Earthquake Engineering | January 2004 to May 2004 | Equivalent CGPA 8.25 | I Class |
| Name of Company / Institutions | Designation of Post | From | To | Relived on | Experience in Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University College of Engineering, Ramanathapu- ram – 623 513 | Professor (Scale of pay: 43000 – 67000 AGP 10000 Present basic pay: 53300) | 23.12.10 | Till date | – | 10 Years 7 Months (till July 2021) |
| Fatima Michael College of Engg. & Technology, Madurai – 20 | Principal | 25.06.09 | 18.12.10 | 18.12.2010 | 1 Year 5 Months 24 Days |
| Kalasalingam University, Krishnankoil – 626 190 | Professor | 24.01.07 | 23.06.09 | 23.06.2009 | 2 Years 5 Months |
| Mepco Schlenk Engg. College, Sivakasi – 626 005 | Assistant Professor | 01.04.05 | 30.12.06 | 30.12.2006 | 1 Year 9 Months |
| Mepco Schlenk Engg. College, Sivakasi – 626 005 | Selection Grade Lecturer | 01.09.03 | 31.03.05 | 31.03.2005 | 1 Year 7 Months |
| Mepco Schlenk Engg. College, Sivakasi – 626 005 | Senior Lecturer | 01.07.98 | 31.08.03 | 31.08.2003 | 5 Years 2 Months |
| Mepco Schlenk Engg. College, Sivakasi – 626 005 | Lecturer | 25.03.97 | 30.06.98 | 30.06.1998 | 1 Year 3 Months 6 Days |
| Kongu Engg. College, Perundurai – 638 052 | Lecturer | 26.06.95 | 20.03.97 | 20.03.1997 | 1 Year 8 Months 25 Days |
| A.K. College of Engineering, Krishnan koil – 626 190 | Lecturer | 14.02.92 | 23.06.95 | 23.06.1995 | 3 Years 4 Months 10 Days |
| Total | 26 Years | 4 Months | 14 Days |
- Awarded EP Nicolaides Prize Award by the Institution of Engineers
(India), Kolkata in the year 2004 for an outstanding research paper
publication in the Institution of Engineers (India) Journal, Kolkata. - Awarded Best Teacher Award among the Faculty of Civil Engineering by
Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai in the year 1996 – 1997.
- Member, Special Committee for Syllabus Formulation of Affiliated
Institutions (Sectoral Specialization) for the Faculty of Management
Sciences (Regulation 2017), Anna University, Chennai. - Member, Sub-committee for Inspection of Engineering Institutions in
Connection with Fixation of Fee in Respect of Self-Financing Professional
Colleges in TamilNadu. - Chairman – For Affiliation Inspection of Engineering Colleges Affiliated
with Anna University, Chennai. - Chairman (Civil Board) – For Central Valuation of Anna University Non-
Autonomous Affiliated Engineering Colleges at Zone 14 (Alagappa
Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology, Karaikudi).
(a) List of Courses / Training Programmes / Seminars Organized:
- A National Level Technical Symposium on the theme Recent Developments in Civil Engineering (RDCE-2007) was organized on September 15, 2007 at Kalasalingam University, Anand Nagar, Krishnankoil – 626 190.
- An ISTE – NSTEDB sponsored training programme on Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp for Students (EACS) was organized during 24th-26th July, 2008 at Kalasalingam University, Anand Nagar, Krishnankoil – 626 190.
- A National Conference on Recent Developments in Civil Engineering (NCRDCE-2009) was organized during April 3-4, 2009 at Kalasalingam University, Anand Nagar, Krishnankoil – 626 190.
(b) Guest Lectures Delivered:
1. Delivered a guest lecture on the topic “Research on New Building Materials” in the Institution of Engineers (India) Students’ Chapter (Civil Engineering) at Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi on 13.09.2000.
2. Delivered a guest lecture on the topic “Seismic Design and detailing of RCC Structures” to the PWD Engineers at PWD Staff Training Centre, Madurai Region, Madurai on 18.12.2001.
3. Delivered a guest lecture on the topic “Seismic Design and detailing of RCC Structures” to the PWD Engineers at PWD Staff Training Centre, Madurai Region, Madurai on 22.01.2002.
4. Delivered a guest lecture on the topic “Earthquake resistant Design and detailing of RCC Structures” in the Institution of Engineers (India) Students’ Chapter (Civil Engineering) at Mepco Schlenk Engineering
College, Sivakasi on 31.01.2002.
5. Delivered a guest lecture on the topic “Failure of structures due to Earthquake – Causes and Prevention” to the PWD Engineers at PWD Staff Training Centre, Trichy Region, Trichy on 25.02.2003.
6. Delivered a lecture on the subject “Engineering Mechanics” in the Anna University Faculty Development Programme at Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi on 12.06.2003 and 13.06.2003.
7. Delivered a guest lecture on the topic “When the ground shakes…!!!” to the students of Civil Engineering Association, Arasen Ganesan Polytechnic, Sivakasi on 30.07.2004.
8. Delivered a guest lecture on the topic “When the ground vibrates…!!!” in the Institution of Engineers (India), Madurai local centre, Madurai on 29.08.2004.
9. Delivered a lecture on the topic “Quality Control and Safety during Construction” in the Faculty Development Programme [organized by Department of Civil Engineering during 17.12.2012 to 23.12.2012 and sponsored by Centre for Faculty Development of Anna University, Chennai] at UCE, Ramanathapuram on 17.12.2012 and 18.12.2012.
10. Delivered a guest lecture on the topic “Principles of Earthquake Resistant Design and Construction” on 18.05.2015 in the Anna University Approved Faculty Development Training Program on Basics of Dynamics and Aseismic Design organized by Department of Civil Engineering, K.L.N. College of Information Technology during May 18th – 24th, 2015.
11. Delivered a guest lecture on the topic “Design of Gantry Girder” on 20.11.2017 in the AICTE Sponsored Faculty Development Program on
Limit State Design of Steel Structures organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Sethu Institute of Technology during November 7th – 20th, 2017.
12. Chaired Valedictory Session for the AICTE Sponsored 14 days Faculty Development Program on “Limit State Design of Steel Structures” organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Sethu Institute of
Technology during November 7th – 20th, 2017.
13. Chaired Valedictory Session for the Anna University Sponsored 7 days Faculty Development Training Programme on “CS 6660 – Compiler Design” Organized by Department of Computer Science and
Engineering, University College of Engineering, Ramanathapuram – 623 513 during December 6th – 12th, 2017.
14. Delivered a keynote address on the topic “Sustainable Development – Need of the Hour” on 23.02.2018 in the 7th National Level Technical Symposium CIVILITHICS-2K18 organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Theni Kammavar Sangam College of Technology, Theni.
15. Delivered a guest lecture on the topic “Moving loads and Influence Lines” on 30.05.2018 in the Anna University Approved Faculty Development Training Program on Structural Analysis – I organized by Department of Civil Engineering, K.L.N. College of Information Technology during May 28th to 3rd June, 2018.
(c) Chairperson for Conference / Seminar:
1. Acted as a jury for the Mechanical and Civil Engineering Stream in the National Conference on Emerging Trends in Technologies (NCET’07) organized by ISTE Student Chapter, Kalasalingam University, Srivilliputtur on March 23, 2007.
2. Acted as a jury in the State Level Technical Symposium organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Arasan Ganesan Polytechnic College, Sivakasi on August 31, 2007.
3. Acted as a jury in the two day (28.01.2014 and 29.01.2014) National level Conference on Aesthetics – Interior Design Carnival organized by Entrepreneurship Development cell of Anna University Regional Office Madurai and Dream Zone Maurai on January 29, 2014.
4. Acted as a jury in the National Level Technical Symposium BERYLLA’14 organized by Department of Civil Engineering, University College of Engineering, Ramanathapuram on February 17, 2014.
| Sl. No. | Name of Professional Society | Year of Election | Membership No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Life fellow of Institution of Engineers (India), Kolkata | 29.03.2007 | F -112110 – 5 |
| 2 | Life fellow of Institution of Valuers, Delhi | 26.06.2004 | F 8186 |
| 3 | Life member of International Centre for Fibre Reinforced Concrete Composites, Chennai | April 2001 | ILM 170 |
| 4 | Life member of Indian Society of Earthquake Technology, Roorkee | 07.01.2004 | LM 1170 |
| 5 | Life member of Indian Concrete Institute, Chennai | 08.05.1997 | M 5178 |
| 6 | Life member of Indian Society for Technical Education, New Delhi | 1992 | LM 12283 |
1. Selected for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) by the University Grants Commission for Doctoral Research Work at Regional Engineering College, Calicut, Kerala in the year 2000 – 2001.
2. Qualified in Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) Examination with a percentail score of 86.48 in the year 1990 and received MHRD fellowship during PG studies.
1. Number of ME Projects Completed: 43 Nos.
2. Number of BE Project Completed : 51 Batches
(a) In the area of Explosion Resistant Structures
1. Studies on Performance of Fireworks and Match works Industrial Buildings under Explosive Loading, Scholar: Mr. S.N. Ramaswamy, Reg. No. 200705202, Part time, Kalasalingam University (Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education), Srivilliputhur, Final oral defence on 11.10.2013.
(b) In the area of Tsunami Resistant Structures
1. Investigation on the Effects of Protective Measures for Coastal Buildings against Tsunami Waves, Scholar: Mr. PL. Meyyappan, Reg. No. 200705205, Part time, Kalasalingam University (Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education), Srivilliputhur, Final oral defence on 08.08.2016.
NIL
| Year | Funding Agency | Project Title | Amount Received | Principal Investigator | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 – 2001 | TNSCST* | Low cost bricks from locally available black cotton soil and fly ash for rural mass housing (Project code : 058- ETCV06) | Rs. 7,000/- | Dr. M.S. Palanichamy and Dr. T. Sekar | Completed |
| 2001 – 2002 | TNSCST* | High-strength low-cost FRC from industrial waste fibres for better seismic-proof rural houses (Project code : 098-E-CV- 08) | Rs. 5,000/- | Dr. T. Sekar | Completed |
| 2001 – 2002 | AICTE@ | Fly ash treated black cotton soil bricks for Virudhunagar District (F.No. 8020/RID/R&D – 106/2001-2002 dated 4.2.02) | Rs. 2 Lakhs | Dr. T. Sekar | Completed |
| 2007 – 2008 | TNSCST* | Low cost explosion resistant structures for fireworks and matchworks industrial buildings (Project code : ECV – 07) | Rs. 5,000/- | Dr. T. Sekar | Completed |
| 2008 – 2009 | TNSCST* | Low cost tsunami resistant dwelling units for mass fishing community living along coastal tamil nadu (Project code : ECV – 004) | Rs. 5,000/- | Dr. T. Sekar | Completed |
| 2008 – 2009 | L-RAMP # | Development of low-cost environment-friendly energy-efficient domestic fluoride removal unit for poor rural people (Project code : ECV – 004) | Rs. 6,000/- | Dr. T. Sekar | Completed |
Note: * TNSCST: Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology, Chennai.
@ AICTE : All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi.
# L-RAMP : Lemelson Recognition and Mentoring Programme is a joint initiative of IIT, Chennai and Rural Innovations Netwok, Chennai supported by Lemelson Foundation, USA.
Rendered Consultancy Services to Tamil Nadu Housing Board, Ramanathapuram Housing Unit, Ramanathapuram towards Dismantling of Residential Government Rental Quarters in Muthukulathur, Kamuthi and Thiruvadanai.
1. Induction training programme for new teachers organized by V.L.B. Janaki Ammal College of Engineering & Technology and V.L.B. Janaki Ammal Polytechnic, Coimbatore, March 5 – 7, 1993. (Sponsored by ISTE).
2. Induction training for teachers organized by Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai, January 24 – 26, 1997. (Sponsored by ISTE).
3. Refresher course on Concrete mix design for field engineers organized by Regional Engineering College, Calicut, September 9 – 11, 1997.
4. Course on Valuation for banks – II organized by Institution of Valuers, Tiruchirappalli, August 1 – 2, 1998.
5. Short-term training programme on Design of high-rise structures for general loading including seismic loads organized by Department
of Civil Engineering, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, November 15 – 28, 1999. (Sponsored by AICTE).
6. Seminar on Curriculum issues on structural steel design organized by Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi, January 29, 2000.
7. Workshop on Academic management organized by Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi, October 14, 2000.
8. Refresher course on Ferro cement and fibre reinforced concrete organized by industry institute linkage cell of Department of training & placement in collaboration with Department of Civil Engineering, REC
Calicut, Calicut, March 19 – 21, 2001.
9. Short term course on Seismic design of reinforced concrete buildings organized by IIT Kanpur, Kanpur, May 28 – June 1, 2001.
10. Short term training programme on Advances in concrete technology with emphasis on high performance concrete organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Pondicherry Engineering College, Pondichery, December 3 – 14, 2001. (Sponsored by AICTE – ISTE).
11. Short course on Seismic design of bridges organized by IIT Kanpur, Kanpur, October 7 – 11, 2002.
12. Course on Theory of structures organized by Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi, June 9 – 13, 2003.
13. Short term training programme on Rain water harvesting for urban and rural areas organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi, December 1 – 12, 2003. (Sponsored by AICTE – ISTE).
14. Workshop on Software applications in Civil Engineering organized by K.S.R. College of Engineering, Tiruchengode, April 9, 2005.
15. Short course on Seismic design of steel structures organized by IIT Kanpur, Kanpur, May 16 -20, 2005.
16. Seminar on Recent trends in construction industry organized by Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (India), Madurai Centre,
Madurai and Development Consulting Forum of Civil Engineers, Madurai Centre, Madurai, March 18, 2007.
17. Training programme on Stress Management organized by Centre for Learning Technologies, Kalasalingam University, Krishnankoil, December1-7, 2008.
18. Workshop on Research Methodology: Objectives and Applications organized by Anna University of Technology Madurai, Madurai, December 30, 2010.
Presented the paper (authored by C. Sivapragasam, T. Sekar, D. Giridhar, K. Rajkumar, S. Sundarraj and N. Shanmugasundarraja) entitled Interpolation of Rainfall Data Using Artificial Neural Network in the 3rd International Conference on Water Quality Management organized by Central Board of Irrigation & Power, New Delhi and Geographical Committee of the International Water Resources Association (India), New Delhi held at Nagpur, India during February 6-8, 2008 (pp. 250 – 255).
a. Books:
1. Published the Proceedings Book for the National Conference on Recent Developments in Civil Engineering (NCRDCE – 2009) organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Kalasalingam University, Krishnankoil during April 3 – 4, 2009.
b. International Journals:
1. R. Velmurugan, T. Sekar, S. Vijayakumar and B. Krishnan, Experimental investigations on the collapse behaviour of metallic tubes with aerated concrete in the Journal of Structural Engineering (SERC), (ISSN 0970- 0137), Vol. 28, No. 1, April – June 2001, pp. 39 – 42.
2. T. Sekar, Low cost flyash treated black cotton soil bricks for Virudhunagar District in the Journal of Structural Engineering (SERC), (ISSN 0970- 0137), Vol. 30, No. 2, July – Semptember 2003, pp. 119 – 121.
3. N. Ganesan and T. Sekar, Effect of micro-silica and steel fibres on the strength of high performance concrete composites in the Journal of Structural Engineering (SERC), (ISSN 0970-0137), Vol. 33, No. 3, August
– Septemper 2006, pp. 225 – 229.
4. T. Sekar, S. Arunthathi and M. Sureshkarthikkumar, Comparison of phytoremediation with bioremediation for atrazine removal from wastewater in the International Journal of Applied Environmental Sciences (IJAES), (Online ISSN 0974-0260; Print ISSN 0973-6077) Vol. 3, No. 3, 2008, pp. 271 – 279.
5. T. Sekar and S.N. Ramaswamy, Performance of strengthened brick masonry under pyrotechnic explosive loading – An experimental study in the International Journal of Applied Engineering Research (IJAER) (Online ISSN 1087-1090; Print ISSN 0973- 4562), Vol. 5, No. 9, 2010, pp. 1491 – 1505.
6. T. Sekar, S.N. Ramaswamy and NVN. Nampoothiri, Planning of Industrial Estate for Fireworks Industries in Sivakasi in the International Journal of Engineering Science and Technology (IJEST) (ISSN 0975-5462), Vol. 2, No. 6, 2010, pp. 2207 – 2217.
7. T. Sekar, S.N. Ramaswamy and NVN. Nampoothiri, Explosion Resistant Design of Pyrotechnic Facilities in the International Journal on Recent Trends in Engineering & Technology (IJRTET) (Online ISSN 2158-5563; Print ISSN 2158-5555), Vol. 5, No. 3, March 2011, pp. 12 – 16.
8. T. Sekar, C. Sivapragasam and PL. Meyyappan, Low Cost Tsunami Resistant Structures for Coastal Tamilnadu Regions in the International Journal of Applied Management Research (IJAMR) (ISSN 0974-8709), Vol. 3, No. 1, June 2011, pp. 31 – 34.
9. T. Sekar, N. Ganesan and NVN. Nampoothiri, Studies on Strength Characteristics on Utilization of Waste Materials as Coarse Aggregate in Concrete in the International Journal of Engineering Science and Technology (IJEST) (ISSN 0975-5462), Vol. 3, No. 7, July 2011, pp. 5436
– 5440.
10. T. Sekar, S. N. Ramaswamy and NVN. Nampoothiri, Accidents and Disaster Management in Fireworks Industries in the IEEE Technology and Society Magazine (ISSN 0278-0097), Vol. 30, No. 4, Winter 2011, pp. 55 – 64.
11. T. Sekar, S.N. Ramaswamy and NVN. Nampoothiri, Studies on Strengthening of Brick Masonry Structures in Fireworks Industries Against Accidental Explosions in the Asian Journal of Civil Engineering (Building and Housing) (ISSN 1563-0854), Vol. 13, No. 6, December 2012, pp. 743
– 751.
12. PL. Meyyappan, T. Sekar and C. Sivapragasam, Investigation on Behaviour Aspects of Tsunami Resistant Structures – An Experimental Study in the Disaster Advances (A Peer Reviewed International Journal) (ISSN 0974-262X), Vol. 6, No. 2, February 2013, pp. 39 – 47.
13. S.N. Ramaswamy, NVN. Nampoothiri and T. Sekar, Mitigation of Accidental Disasters in Fireworks Industries – Construction Management Approach in the Disaster Advances (A peer Reviewed International Journal) (ISSN 0974-262X), Vol. 6, No. 4, April 2013, pp. 41 – 50.
14. PL. Meyyappan, C. Sivapragasam, T. Sekar, S. Visweshwaran, R. Visweshkumar and M. Vinothkumar Mathematical Modeling of Tsunami Wave Progression Using Genetic Programming in the International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering (ISSN 0974-5904), Vol. 7, No. 4, August 2014, pp. 1419 – 1423.
15. T. Sekar, Utilization of Industrial Wastes for Production of Black Cotton Soil Bricks” in the International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, (ISSN Print: 2395-0072; ISSN Online: 2395-0056), Vol. 2, No.5, August 2015, pp. 1089 – 1094.
c. National Journals:
1. T. Sekar, R. Velmurugan and M.S. Palanichamy, Axially loaded aerated mortar-filled steel tubes in the Journal of the Institution of Engineers (India), (ISSN 0373- 1995), Vol. 82, Aug. 2001, pp. 81 – 84.
2. N. Ganesan and T. Sekar, Mechanical properties of super-plasticized micro-silica modified high strength concrete in the Indian Concrete Institute Journal, (ISSN 0972- 2998), Vol. 4, No. 3, October – December 2003, pp. 37 – 40.
3. T. Sekar, Fibre Reinforced Concrete from industrial waste fibres – A feasibility study in the Journal of the Institution of Engineers (India), (ISSN 0020-336X), Vol. 84, February 2004, pp.287 – 290.
4. N. Ganesan and T. Sekar, Permeability of Steel Fibre Reinforced – High Performance Concrete (SFR-HPC) Composites in the Journal of the Institution of Engineers (India), (ISSN 0020-336X), Vol. 86, May 2005, pp.8 – 11.
5. T. Sekar and S.N. Ramaswamy, Explosion Resistant Buildings for Fireworks and Match works Industries – Issues and Challenges Ahead” in the Journal of the Institution of Engineers (India), (ISSN 0020-336X), Vol. 90, May 2009, pp. 40 – 42.
6. T. Sekar, Effect of High Temperature and Cooling Regimes on Residual
Properties and Spalling of HPFRCC” in the i-manager’s Journal on
Structural Engineering, (ISSN Print: 2278-7887; ISSN Online: 2320- 2343), Vol. 2, No.4, December 2013- February 2014, pp. 24 – 31.
7. T. Sekar, Investigation on characteristics of fly ash and crusher waste stabilized black cotton soil bricks in the i-manager’s Journal on Civil Engineering, (ISSN Print: 2231-1068; ISSN Online: 2249-0779), Vol. 4, No.2, March – May 2014, pp. 5 – 12.
8. T. Sekar, Effect of Addition and Substitution of Micro Calcite on Strength and Duability Characteristics of HPC” in the i-manager’s Journal on Structural Engineering, (ISSN Print: 2278-7887; ISSN Online: 2320- 2343), Vol. 3, No.4, December 2014 – February 2015, pp. 13 – 19.
9. T. Sekar and PL. Kadappan, Seismic Analysis of Multi-Storey Buildings Resting on Normal and Sloping Grounds in Different Seismic Zones With and Without Base Isolator in the i-manager’s Journal on Structural Engineering, (ISSN Print: 2278-7887; ISSN Online: 2320-2343), Vol. 4, No.1, March – May 2015, pp. 9 – 18.
10. T. Sekar, Strength and Ductility of Steel Fibre Reinforced High Performance Concrete (SFRHPC) Flexural Members in the i-manager’s Journal on Structural Engineering, (ISSN Print: 2278-7887; ISSN Online: 2320-2343), Vol. 4, No.2, June – August 2015, pp. 1 – 9.
11. T. Sekar, Utilization of Discarded PET Bottle Granules as Fine Aggregate in Concrete – A Feasibility Study in the i-manager’s Journal on Civil Engineering, (ISSN Print: 2231-1068; ISSN Online: 2249-0779), Vol. 5, No.4, September – November 2015, pp. 1 – 9.
a. International Conferences:
1. M.S. Palanichamy, R. Velmurugan and T. Sekar, Experimental study on behaviour of steel – mortar composite tubes under axial compression in the 45th Indian Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (ISTAM) International Congress organised by Department of Civil Engineering, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi during December 26 -29, 2000 (p.138 on section 6 – Composite Materials in the Souvenir & Abstracts book).
2. T. Sekar and N. Mahendran, Studies on Strength and behaviour of composite tubes for earthquake resistant industrial structures in the International Seminar on Industrial Structures (ISIS 2003) organised by Association of Consulting Civil Engineers, Coimbatore during January 8
-10, 2003 (Paper No. 63 in CD version).
3. C. Sivapragasam, T. Sekar, D. Giridhar, K. Rajkumar, S. Sundarraj and
N. Shanmugasundarraja, Interpolation of Rainfall Data Using Artificial Neural Network in the 3rd International Conference on Water Quality Management organized by Central Board of Irrigation & Power, New Delhi and Geographical Committee of the International Water Resources Association (India), New Delhi held at Nagpur, India during February 6-8, 2008 (pp. 250 – 255).
4. S. Rajeshkumar and T. Sekar, Studies on Strength and Durability of Reactive Powder Concrete in the 3rd International Conference on Engineering Education, Technology and Environment (CEETE-2008) organized by Faculty of Technology (Civil Engineering), Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia during April 18-19, 2008 (pp. 152 – 155), (ISBN 978- 99944-828-0-1).
5. T. Sekar and N. Sureshkumar, Self Compacting Cement Composites – Present Status and Future Prospects in the International Conference on Innovations in Building Materials, Structural Designs and Construction
Practices (IBMSDCP-2008) organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Bannari Ammam Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, Erode, during May 15-17, 2008 (pp.1089-1096).
6. T. Sekar and N. Ganesan, Utilization of Industrial Wastes in Concrete – Present Status and Future Prospects in India in the International Conference on Innovations in Building Materials, Structural Designs and Construction Practices (IBMSDCP-2008) organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Bannari Ammam Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, Erode, during May 15-17, 2008 (pp.1097-1105).
7. T. Sekar and PL. Meyyappan, Tsunami Resistant Structures – A State-of- the-art Report in the International Conference on Innovations in Building Materials, Structural Designs and Construction Practices (IBMSDCP- 2008) organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Bannari Ammam Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, Erode, during May 15-17, 2008 (pp.1135-1146).
8. T. Sekar, S.N. Ramaswamy and NVN. Nampoorthiri, Analytical Studies on Deflection Behaviour of Brick Masonry and Ferrocement under Explosive Loading in the International Conference on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering (ICSEE-2011) organized by Department of Civil Engineering, K.S.R. College of Engineering, Erode, Tamil Nadu, India during February 18-19, 2011 (pp.218-221) (ISBN: 978-93-80697- 63-5).
9. T. Sekar and S. Vanitha, Utilization of Natural Coagulants for the Treatment of Industrial Wastewater in the International Conference on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering (ICSEE-2011) organized by Department of Civil Engineering, K.S.R. College of Engineering, Erode, Tamil Nadu, India during February 18-19, 2011 (pp.719-724) (ISBN:
978-93-80697-63-5).
10. S. Badmavathi and T. Sekar, Experimental studies on the behavior of hybrid fiber reinforced concrete in the International Conference on Advances in Engineering, Technology and Management (ICAETM’14) organized by NPR College of Engineering and Technology, Natham, Tamil Nadu, India during March 28-29, 2014 (pp.37-40) (ISBN: 978-81- 908980-6-5).
11. P.L. Meyyappan, C. Sivapragasam, T. Sekar and K. Prakash, Marimuthu, Suitability of Composite material in Tsunami Resistant Design in the International Conference on Water Resources, Coastal and Ocean Engineering (ICWRCOE 2015) organized by Department of Applied Mechanics and Hydraulics, National Institute of Technology, Surathkal, Karnataka, India during March 12-14, 2015 and also published in the ELSEVIER Aquatic Procedia, Vol. 4, 2015, Pages 397-403.
b. National Conferences:
1. M.S. Palanichamy, T. Sekar and Benny Joseph, Use of cem-powder Industry waste in building blocks in the National Seminar on Advances in Construction Technology organised by Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (India), Nagpur and Institution of Engineers (India), Nagpur during June 19 – 20, 1998 (pp. 31 – 34).
2. M.S. Palanichamy, T. Sekar and Benny Joseph, Cellular building blocks from flyash and cem powder Industry waste in the National Workshop on Advances in Cement, Slag and Pozzolanic materials in India organised by Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati during June 27, 1998 (pp. 167- 172).
3. M.S. Palanichamy, T. Sekar and Benny Joseph, Use of high grade cements – An economic and strength characteristic analysis in the National Seminar on cement content and parameters for durability of
concrete organised by Maharashtra India chapter of ACI, Maharashtra during Sep. 25 – 26, 1998 (pp. 57 – 60).
4. M.S. Palanichamy, T. Sekar and Benny Joseph, Low-cost shelter for the poor in India – A present day need in the Regional symposium on Housing, Alternatives, Buildingmaterials, Innovativeness, Technology, Architecture & Teaching (HBITAT) – Beyond 2000 organised by Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore during Nov. 18 – 21, 1998 (pp. 77 – 81).
5. M.S. Palanichamy, T. Sekar and Benny Joseph, Utilisation of quartz as an alternate coarse aggregate in concrete in the National Conference on construction Infrastructure 2000 organised by Construction Industry Development Council (CIDC), New Delhi during Mar. 5 – 6, 1999 (pp. 438
– 443).
6. M.S. Palanichamy and T. Sekar, Concrete Repairs: New materials and Techniques in the National Seminar on Construction Management for Sustainable Infrastructure Development orgainised by Madhav Institute of Technology & Science, Gwaliar and Indian Concrete Institute (ICI), Gwalior during April 3 – 4, 1999 (pp. 62 – 66).
7. M.S. Palanichamy, T. Sekar and Selvaprakash, Role of Fibres in Concrete in the National Symposium on Recent Trends in Concrete Technology organised by Karunya Institute of Technology, Coimbatore during May 7
– 8, 1999 (pp. 225 – 228).
8. T. Sekar, R. Velmurugan and M.S. Palanichamy, Aerated concrete blocks for quake-proof structures in the All India Seminar on Lessons for Architects & Engineers from Recent Indian Earthquakes organised by The Institution of Engineers (India), Roorkee Local Centre, Roorkee during January 6 – 7, 2000 (pp. 289 – 292).
9. T. Sekar and M.S. Palanichamy, Fly ash treated black cotton soil bricks in the National seminar on Bulk utilization of fly ash organised by Department of Structural Engineering, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar during March 18 -19, 2000 (pp. 55 – 57).
10. T. Sekar, Experimental Investigations on strength and behaviour of steel tubes with different construction materials in the National workshop on Advances in Structural Engineering organized by Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati during 21 – 22, December 2001 (pp. 165 – 169).
11. T. Sekar, N. Mahendran, R. Saravanakumar and G. Santhanasekar, Low cost fly ash bricks from locally available block cotton soil in the National Conference on Advances in Building Materials, Equipement and Construciton Technologies organised by Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore during January 24 – 25, 2003 (pp. C-5 to C-9).
12. N. Ganesan and T. Sekar, Effect of steel fibres on the strength of high performance concrete composites in the National Conference on Recent Developments in Materials and Structures organized by National Institute of Technology, Calicut during December 2 – 3, 2004 (pp.111 – 118).
13. N. Ganesan and T. Sekar, Impact Resistance of Steel Fibre Reinforced High Performance Concerete Composites in the National Seminar on Recent Trends in Structural Engineering organized by Institute of Road and Transport Technology, Erode during May 9 – 10, 2005 (pp. 105 – 111).
14. T. Sekar and P. Rameshkumar, Effect of High Temperature on High Strength Concrete in the National Conference on Recent Advances and Innovations in Structural Engineering organized by PSNA College of
Engineering and Technology, Dindigul during March 27 – 28, 2006 (pp. 217 – 225).
15. T. Sekar and D. Jagatheeswaran, Strength and Toughness of High Strength Concrete Columns under Uniaxial Compression in the National Conference on Frontline Areas of Civil Engineering organized by VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore during April 28 – 29, 2006 (pp. 689 – 699).
16. T. Sekar, C.Y. Shivaji and N. Ruba, Seismic Performance of a RCC irregular building in the National Conference on Civil Engineering: Meeting the Challenges of Tomorrow (CEMCT – 2006) organized by Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana during November 24 – 25, 2006 (pp. 96 – 101).
17. PL. Meyyappan and T. Sekar, Effect of Steel Fibres on Durability Characteristics of Concrete in the National Conference on Emerging Trends in Technologies (NCET’07) organized by ISTE Student Chapter, Kalasalingam University, Srivilliputtur on March 23, 2007 (pp. 143 – 146).
18. S.N. Ramaswamy and T. Sekar, Effect of Steel Fibres and Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag on Strength of Concrete in the National Conference on Emerging Trends in Technologies (NCET’07) organized by ISTE Student Chapter, Kalasalingam University, Srivilliputtur on March 23, 2007 (pp. 147 – 149).
19. T. Sekar, Y. Beulah and I.P. Beenakumari, Treatment of Distillery Effluent using Constructed Wet Lands in the 2nd National Conference on Focusing on Advances in Civil Engineering (FACE’08) organized by Department of Civil Engineering, TKM College of Engineering, Kollam, Kerala during February 21-23, 2008 (pp. 557 – 562).
20. T. Sekar, S. Karpagamoorthy, S. Vanitha and R. Rameshpandian, Removal of Fluoride from Water and Waste Water using Coconut Fiber Carbon as a Natural Adsorbent in the 2nd National Conference on Focusing on Advances in Civil Engineering (FACE’08) organized by Department of Civil Engineering, TKM College of Engineering, Kollam, Kerala during February 21-23, 2008 (pp. 575 – 581).
21. T. Sekar, S. Arunthathi and M. Sureshkarthikkumar, Comparison of Phytoremediation with Bioremediation for Atrazine Removal from Waste Water in the 2nd National Conference on Focusing on Advances in Civil Engineering (FACE’08) organized by Department of Civil Engineering, TKM College of Engineering, Kollam, Kerala during February 21-23, 2008 (pp. 583 – 588).
22. T. Sekar and S. Vanitha, Utilization of Distillery Industrial Waste for Brick Manufacturing in the National Conference on Innovations in Civil Engineering (ICE-2008) organized by Department of Civil Engineering,
A.C. College of Engineering and Technology, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu on March 28, 2008 (pp. 11 – 17).
23. T. Sekar and S. Karpagamoorthy, Leachate Control in Solid Wastes Using Rice Husk in the National Conference on Innovations in Civil Engineering (ICE-2008) organized by Department of Civil Engineering,
A.C. College of Engineering and Technology, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu on March 28, 2008 (pp. 74 – 80).
24. T. Sekar and S.N. Ramaswamy, Studies on the Performance of Ferrocement Jacketed Masonry Buildings under Explosive Load in the National Conference on Recent Developments in Civil Engineering (NCRDCE’09) organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Kalasalingam University, Srivilliputtur during April 3-4, 2009 (pp. 126-
131).
25. T. Sekar, M. Kottaisamy and C. Priya, Development of Nano Cement by Ball Milling Technique in the National Conference on Recent Developments in Civil Engineering (NCRDCE’09) organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Kalasalingam University, Srivilliputtur during April 3-4, 2009 (pp. 132- 138).
26. T. Sekar, S. Vanitha, S. Karthick and R. Natarajan, Development of Low Cost Filtering Medium for Removal of TDS from Ground Water in the National Conference on Recent Developments in Civil Engineering (NCRDCE’09) organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Kalasalingam University, Srivilliputtur during April 3-4, 2009 (pp. 270 – 276).
27. T. Sekar, Managing Increased Need on Water and Sanitation Demand in Urban Areas in the one day seminar on Water Resources Jointly organized by the Institution of Engineers (India), Madurai Local Centre and Anna University of Technology Madurai on 28th May 2011 (pp. 26 – 33).
28. T. Sekar and M. Manikandan, Use of Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) as Internal Curing Agent in Concrete in the First National Level Conference on Recent and Advance Trends in Civil Engineering (RATCE-2014) organized by Department of Civil Engineering, SSM Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dindigul on 21st March 2014.
29. A. Karthick and T. Sekar, Studies on Strength and Durability of High Strength Concrete Using Manufactured Sand in the 2nd National Level Conference on Advancements in Civil Engineering (NCACE’14) organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Excel Engineering College, Coimbatore on 28th March 2014 (pp. 35 – 40).
30. A. Annarasa and T. Sekar, Study on Strength Characteristics of Fiber Reinforced Self Cuing Concrete in the National Conference on Advancements in Materials, Construction and Sustainable Environment (AMCSE-14) organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Kalasalingam University, Srivilliputtur on 29th March 2014 (pp. 368 – 373).
31. V. Dassmohan and T. Sekar, Investigation on High Performance Concrete Using Micro Calcite in the National Conference on Advancements in Materials, Construction and Sustainable Environment (AMCSE-14) organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Kalasalingam University, Srivilliputtur on 29th March 2014 (pp. 375 – 379).
32. M. Kasthuri and T. Sekar, Experimental Investigation on Strength and Durability of Glass Fiber Reinforced Self Compacting Concrete in the National Conference on Advancements in Materials, Construction and Sustainable Environment (AMCSE-14) organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Kalasalingam University, Srivilliputtur on 29th March 2014 (pp. 380 – 385).
33. K. Devi and T. Sekar, Studies on Strength and Durability of Concrete using Steel Slag as Partial Replacement for Coarse Aggregate in the National Conference on Advancements in Materials, Construction and Sustainable Environment (AMCSE-14) organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Kalasalingam University, Srivilliputtur on 29th March 2014 (pp. 387 – 391).
34. K. Ilanchezhiyan and T. Sekar, Investigation on the Behaviour of Composite Box Girder bridge in the National Conference on Advancements and Challenges in Civil Engineering (ACCE) organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Valliammai Engineering College, Kattankulathur on 11th April 2014 (ISBN 978-81-926837-7-5) (pp. 186 –
190).
35. K. N. Mohamed Rahim Basith and T. Sekar, Studies on the Behaviour of RCC Beams Strengthened by Aramid FRP Sheets in the National Conference on Advancements and Challenges in Civil Engineering (ACCE) organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Valliammai Engineering College, Kattankulathur on 11th April 2014 (ISBN 978-81- 926837-7-5) (pp. 211 – 217).
36. S. Badmavathi and T. Sekar, Strength and Behaviour of Hybrid Fibre Reinforced Concrete Beams – An Experimental Study in the All India Conference on Building Materials, Techniques and Management for Sustainable Environment (NCBME-2014) jointly organized by Institution of Engineers (India), Madurai Local Centre and Department of Civil Engineering, K.L.N. College of Information Technology, Madurai on 2nd May 2014.