Faculty Profile |
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Designation: |
Assistant Professor (Special Grade) |
Date of Joining: |
2014-JUL-01 |
Contact Email: |
sowmya.krishnankutty@gmail.com |
Qualifications: |
B Tech, M Tech (Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering) |
Experience: |
8 Years |
Ms. Sowmya V Krishnakutty completed her B.Tech in Civil Engineering from I.E.S College of Engineering, Chittillapilly in 2007 and M.Tech in Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering from NIT, Surat. She started her career as Design Engineer at Geostructurals Cochin. She has worked as an Assistant professor at I.E.S College of Engineering Chittilappilly for a period of four years. Since 2014, she is working as Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering at Federal Institute of Science and Technology, Angamaly, Kerala, India. Her research interests are Geotechnical Engineering and has offered courses like Advanced Foundation Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology.
Experience
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Assistant Professor |
I.E.S College of Engineering |
September 2010 - June 2014 |
Publications
Publications:
Papers in Journals:
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“Prediction of Optimum Moisture Content using Genetic Algorithm” with (ISSN: 2321 – 2462), pp:71-76, June 2017, Volume 05, Issue 03, Asian Journal of Engineering and Technology(AJET)
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“Study on Stress Strain Behaviour of Marine clay Treated with Sodium Lignosulfonate and Cement” with ISSN: 2454-1400, pp:49-53, Volume 03, Issue 03, International Journal On Recent & Innovative Trend In Technology(IJRITT) |
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“BRIDGE BEARINGS – A REVIEW” with ISSN: 2395-0072, pp: 674-677, Jan -2017, Volume 04, Issue 01, International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)
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“Study on Marine Clay Replaced with Sodium Lignosulfonate and Cement” with ISSN: 2278-0181, pp : 496-498,March- 2017, Volume-06, Issue 03, International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT)
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“Expansive Soil Stabilization using Coconut Shell Powder and Lime”, with ISSN: 2278-0181, pp: 541-543, March-2017, Volume-06, Issue 03, International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT)
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“Prediction of Maximum Dry Density of Soil using Genetic Algorithm” , with ISSN: 2278-0181, pp:550-552, March-2017,Volume-06, Issue 03, International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT)
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Papers presented in Conferences:
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“Study on Stress- Strain Behaviour of Marine Clay Replaced With Sodium Lignosulfonate and Cement”, Indian Geotechnical Conference 2017 GeoNEst 14-16 December 2017, IIT Guwahati, India |
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“ANALYSIS OF BRIDGES WITH ISOLATION BEARINGS - A REVIEW AND VALIDATION” , First National Conference on Structural Engineering & Construction Management (SECON’17)
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“EFFECT OF ELEVATED TEMPERATURE ON FOUNDATION SETTLEMENT IN SAND” Indian Geotechnical Conference IGC-2014, December 18-20, 2014, Kakinada, India |
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“THERMO-HYDRO-MECHANICAL BEHAVIOUR OF SAND AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES”, National Conference on GEO-ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT (GEN-2014) October 11-12, 2014, MNNIT Allahabad, India. |
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“THE EFFECT OF CONFINEMENT ON THE LOAD-SETTLEMENT BEHAVIOR OF CIRCULAR FOOTINGS”IGC-2014, JNTU Kakinada |
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“EFFECT OF COCONUT SHELL POWDER ON THE STRENGTH AND SETTLEMENT CHARACTERISTICS OF KUTTANAD CLAY” , IGC-2014, JNTU Kakinada
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“MOISTURE MIGRATION DUE TO EVAPORATION UNDER ELEVATED TEMPERATURES IN SAND”, ICGE 2014 |
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“Zeolite – Sand – Bentonite Mixtures For Hydraulic Containment Liner”, Indian Geotechnical conference -IGC-2013, (IIT ROORKEE) |
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“Effect of Rice Husk Ash on Strength and Durability of Lime Stabilized Black Cotton Soil, Indian Geotechnical conference” -IGC-2013, (IIT ROORKEE) |
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“Compressive and brazilian tests on rock samples from malabar and analysis of a tunnel through Kuthiran,Indian Geotechnical conference” -IGC-2013, (IIT ROORKEE) |
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“Design And Analysis Of A Tunnel Through Kuthiran And Strength Tests On Rock Samples From Malabar ICGE”- 2013 |
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“Innovative Materials For Hydraulic Containment Liners” ( ICGE 2013) |
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“Effect Of Combination Of Lime And Rice Husk Ash On Strength And Durability Of Black Cotton Soil” (ICGE 2013). |
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“Effect of Temperature Distribution on Soil with Various Water content” (ICGE 2012) |
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“Influence of Terrazyme and Rbi Grade 81 on Triaxial Response of Paddy Clay” (ICGE 2012). |
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“Stabilization of Paddy Clay Using Bio-Enzyme ,(RACE 2011),Cochin University of Science And Technology (CUSAT) |
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“Modeling And Experimental Study Of Temperature Distribution in Soil” (RACE 2011), (CUSAT) |
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“Foundation Settlement In Soil Subjected to High Temperature Gradient, Indian Geotechnical Conference” , (IGC COCHIN 2011). |
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“A Simplified Tool to Find Range of Rock fall Using ASP.NET Software”, (INDOROCK- 2011)-ISRMTT, Roorkee. |
Other Details
Academic Credentials:
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Degree |
Specialization |
Institute |
University |
Year of Passing |
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B.Tech |
Civil Engineering |
I.E.S College of Engineering |
Calicut University |
2007 |
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Sl.No. |
PG |
Specialization |
Institute |
University |
Year of Passing |
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1
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M.Tech |
Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering |
NIT Surat |
NIT |
2010 |
Achievements:
Projects: Vallarpadam container terminal project
Memberships in professional bodies:Life member of IGS, Member of Smart Energy Programme.
Resource Person:
Trainer for IITBombay X Hands-on training on Solar Study Lamp Assembly
Educational District Level Workshop on Science Awareness Program - SASTHRA JALAKAM conducted by RASHTRIYA MADHYAMIK SHIKSHA ABIHIYAAN (RMSA), GOVT. OF KERALA
Training undergone:
FDPs:
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Programme |
Place |
Date |
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FDP on Design of Advanced Concrete Structures |
FISAT |
03.07.2019 - 10.07.2019 |
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FDP on Computational fluid dynamics |
G.E.C Thrissur |
19/12/2016-23/12/2016 |
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FDP on Advances in Design and construction of foundation in difficult Terrains |
G.E.C Thrissur |
11/02/2013 - 16/02/2013 |
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QIP on Characterisation and Modelling of soil Behaviour |
IIT Madras |
17/09/2012 - 22/09/2012 |
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FDP onRecent Advances in the use of Geosynthetics in Transportation and Geotechnical Engineering |
CET Trivandrum |
30/11/2011- 13/12/2011 |
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QIP on Numerical Methods for Optimal Geotechnical Designs |
IIT Madras |
17/01/2011 - 22/01/201 |
Seminars/Workshops attended:
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Programme |
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Date |
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Workshop on Research & Extensions |
St.Thomas college, Thrissur |
19/10/2016 |
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Indian Geotechnical Conference |
I.G.S Kochi and Cusat |
15/12/2011 - 17/12/2011 |
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Seminar on Piling and Associated Problems |
I.G.S Kochi Chapter |
07/05/2011 |
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Workshop on Modelling Techniques in Geotechnical Engineering |
C.O.E Pune |
28/03/2010 - 29/03/2010 |
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Conference on Recent Advances in Civil Engineering |
CUSAT |
16/09/2010 - 18/09/2010 |
