Name

Designation

Qualification

Dr M S Nagakumar

Professor

M E (Geotechnical Engineering), Ph. D (Civil Engineering)

Experience

Teaching          15 Years

Industrial         15 Years

Research          06 Years

Area of Interest

Pavement Evaluation, Pavement Analysis and design

Date of Joining RVCE

01-08-2012

Email

nagakumar@rvce.edu.in

Project Guided:

Number of UG projects guided : 02

Number of PG projects guided : 13

Publications:

National Journals : 02

National Conference : 02

International Journals : 08

International Conferences :     01

List of National Journals publications:

1. Nagakumar M S and Veeraragavan A  “Effect of Climatic and Traffic factors on performance of flexible pavements – An Overview”, Highway Research Bulletin, Indian Roads Congress, 1992

1. Environmental Assessment And Management Plan For Setting Up Of An Industry- A Case Study.Dr. M. S. Nagakumar1, Dr Jayanthi N2 And Mr.Narendra Kumar S3. International . Journal of . Advanced . Research. 6(2), 1809-181 February 2018 DOI:10.21474/IJAR01/6621 DOI URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/6621

2. Assessment Of Biochemical Factors Of The Industrially Polluted River Cauvery Near Mysore, Karnataka – A Review Dr. M. S. Nagakumar1, Dr Jayanthi N2, Mr.Narendra Kumar S3, Dr.Lingaya Hiremath4 International Journal of Advanced Research in ISSN: 2349-2819 Engineering Technology & Science Email: editor@ijarets.or Volume-5, Issue-3 March- 2018 www.ijarets.org

3. Scenario of Environmental Pollution during the development of Highway Projects – Review DR Jayanthi Nagakumar and DR M S Nagakumar One Day international Conference On Recent Trends in Environmental Science and Engineering on 16^th Decemeber 2017 Organized by APS College of Engineering

4. Nidhi M and Nagakumar M S “Applications of layered theory for the analysis of flexible pavements”  IJRET: International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology , eISSN: 2319-1163 | pISSN: 2321-7308 IC-RICE Conference Issue | Nov-2013, Available @ http://www.ijret.org 197,
5. Nitin  Prasad and Nagakumar M S “Performance evaluation of dense bituminous macadam mix - a refusal density approach” IJRET: International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology eISSN: 2319-1163 | pISSN: 2321-7308 IC-RICE Conference Issue | Nov-2013, Available @ http://www.ijret.org 205
6. C R Shivakumar and Dr. M. S. Nagakumar “Studies On Lab Performance Evaluation And Critical Re-Examination On Bituminous Concrete Mixes” International Journal of Scientific Research Engineering & Technology (IJSRET) ISSN: 2278–0882 ICRTIET-2014 Conference Proceeding, 30-31 August, 2014
7. Arjun C A  and Dr. M. S. Nagakumar “Studies on On-Street Parking Using License Plate Method In Basavangudi Bangalore”,  International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Engineering (IJETE) ISSN: 2348–8050 ICRTIET-2014 Conference Proceeding, 30th -31st August 2014
8. Abhlilash Devanoor  and Dr. M. S. Nagakumar “Studies On Soil Stabilization Using Blast Furnace Slag” International Journal of Advanced Engineering Research and Technology (IJAERT), ISSN: 2348–8190 ICRTIET-2014 Conference Proceeding, 30th -31st August 2014
9. Naveen Kumar R and Dr.M.S.Nagakumar “Performance Evaluation Of At Grade Intersections And Improvement Using Signal Coordination” International Journal of Scientific Research Engineering & Technology (IJSRET) ISSN: 2278–0882 ICRTIET-2014 Conference Proceeding, 30-31 August, 2014
10. Ebin Nirmal Joseph and Dr.M.S.Nagakumar “Evaluation Of Capacity And Level Of Service Of Urban Roads International” Journal of Emerging Technologies and Engineering (IJETE) ISSN: 2348–8050 ICRTIET-2014 Conference Proceeding, 30th -31st August 2014
11. Prakash Chavan and Dr. .M. S. Nagakumar “Studies On Soil Stabilization By Using Bagasse Ash” International Journal of Scientific Research Engineering & Technology (IJSRET) ISSN: 2278–0882 ICRTIET-2014 Conference Proceeding, 30-31 August, 2014
12. Ramesh Patil and DR.M.S.Nagakumar “Studies On The Use Of Fish Net Fibers For Stabilization Of Black Cotton Soil” International Journal of Advanced Engineering Research and Technology (IJAERT), ISSN: 2348–8190 ICRTIET-2014 Conference Proceeding, 30th -31st August 2014
13. Kavitha H K, Muralidhara and Dr. M. S. Nagakumar “Group of Piles under Lateral Load- Soil Structure Interaction” International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT) ISSN: 2278-0181 IJERTV4IS031141 www.ijert.org, Vol. 4 Issue 03, March-2015
14. Nagakumar M S and Veeraragavan A “Estimation of Remaining Life of Highway Pavements”, Paper sent for publication in International Journal of Pavement Engineering and Technology, ISSN 1996 6814, DOI 10.6135/ijprt
15. Nagakumar M S and Veeraragavan A “Application of Rebound Deflection Bowl Ordinates in Pavement Evaluation and Design”, Paper sent for publication in International Journal of Pavement Engineering and Technology, ISSN 1996 6814, DOI 10.6135/ijprt

List of National Conference publications:

1. Nagakumar M S “Development of Deterioration Models for flexible pavements using Benkelman Beam Deflections”, National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Highway Engineering, Bangalore University, Bangalore –560056, Nov., 1995
2. Manjugouda S S, Harish L, Dr. M S Nagakumar “Design of Park and Ride Facility at Hebbal Intersection – Bengaluru”, Proceedings, Recent Advances in Traffic Engineeing, SVNIT Surat, July 4 2015
3. Dinesh N. P and Nagakumar M S “Studies on Network Level Rehabilitation Strategies” –  Proceedings, Two day Conference on Advances in Research & Development and Dissemination of Interdisciplinary Developments for Sustainability, TEQIP II Sponsored R. V. College of Engineering, Bengaluru, 25-27 April 2015
4. Joel Wilson Thomas and Nagakumar M S“Studies on Laboratory Performance of Bituminous Mixes Containing Copper Slag and Blast Furnace Slag”,  Proceedings, Two day Conference on Advances in Research & Development and Dissemination of Interdisciplinary Developments for Sustainability, TEQIP II Sponsored R. V. College of Engineering, Bengaluru, 25-27 April 2015
5. Gowtham Kumar and Nagakumar M S “Studies on Lime and Bagasse Ash as Soil Stabilizing Materials in Highway Construction”, Proceedings, Two day Conference on Advances in Research & Development and Dissemination of Interdisciplinary Developments for Sustainability, TEQIP II Sponsored R. V. College of Engineering, Bengaluru, 25-27 April 2015

List of International Conference publications:

1. BM Basavanna and Nagakumar M S  “Analysis of type of damping in soils as applied to Machine Foundation design”, Second International Conference on Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Soil Dynamics, Univ. of Missourie, Missourie Rolla, 1991
2. Jayanthi N. and Nagakumar M .S  “Maximum Credible Accident Analysis (MCA) For Hazardous Substances Released From The Electroplating Industry : A Case Study” Paper # 349, Proceedings Seventh International Congress on Environmental Research ICER 14, December 26 -28 2014 page 630
3. Jayanthi N., S. N. Ramaswamy and M. S. Nagakumar “Studies On Biochemical Aspects In The River Cauvery Near Mysore, Karnataka, India” , Paper # 350, Proceedings Seventh International Congress on Environmental Research ICER 14, December 26 -28 2014, page 631
4. Jayanthi N. and M. S. Nagakumar “Environmental Assessment And Management Plan For Setting Up Of An Industry : A case study” Paper # 384, Proceedings Seventh International Congress on Environmental Research ICER 14, December 26 -28 2014 page 446

List of Projects :

• Design and Execution of Soil stabilization of deep excavation for multiple basement using Soil Anchors, Soil Nailing, contiguous piles, rock anchors, micropiles for various Building and Bridge Projects
• Quality Assurance of Project materials and Quality Assurance for 47 PWD Roads Project in Bangalore Urban and Rural Districts
• Preparation of Detailed Project reports, Feasibility Reports, Pavement Design for the following Projects:  Karnataka Border to Panaji NH Project, Kerala State Roads Project
• Construction Supervision Project – Four Laning Including Strengthening of Existing Two Lane Pavement on NH-4 from km 760-797 from Wathar to Sarole as part of Pune – Satara Project. 
• Preparation of Detailed Project Report of Bilikere to Belur State Highway Upgradation Project and Four Laning Project of Bangalore to Mysore State Highway of Karnataka Road Development Corporation
• Survey, investigation and Detailed Project Report Preparation including detailed engineering design of Nagpur to Durg NH-6 Project
• ADB funded project of four laning including strengthening of existing pavement on NH-2, 40 Km stretch from Barwa Adda to Barakar, Dhanbad, Bihar,Co-ordination of project activities in respect of material engineering and geotechnical lab supervision.
• Design, construction, testing of the materials for the research projects funded by Ministry of Surface Transport, Govt. of India, New Delhi (MOST specifications were carried out).
• Deflection studies, also Bump Integrator studies on NH-4
• Axle load and Benkelman beam deflection studies on NH-47, Kerala and in NH-4 (Tumkur Road); NH-48 (Mangalore Road); NH-7 (Hosur Road); NH-13 (Bijapur Road); and NH-4 (Kolar Road) in Karnataka
• Construction of flexible overlays on NH-4 (Kolar Road), NH-7 (Hosur Road) and NH-4 (Tumkur Road) and studied their performance
• Structural evaluation of flexible pavements on NH-45 in Tamil Nadu, Axle Load studies in NH-45 in Tamil Nadu
• Structural evaluation of flexible pavements on Mysore Road, Davangere Road, Chitradurga Road, and axle load studies on these roads
• Structural evaluation studies by falling weight deflectometer method on NH-4 Tumkur Road

Training Given:

• Specialised Training Course On Design and Construction and Quality Assurance of Flexible and Rigid Pavements for Construction Management /Supervision Teams.
• Specialised Training Course on Laboratory / Field Testing and Quality Assurance Procedures for Laboratory and Field Engineers.
• Implementation Training for Laboratory Engineers on carrying out and implementation of Mix Designs of Concrete, Granular Sub base, Wet-mix Macadam, Bituminous Macadam, Dense Bituminous Macadam, Bituminous Concrete, Bitumen Mastic after plant and field trials
• Implementation Training Course for Laboratory Engineers / Field Engineers on Supervision of laying and construction of different layers of   pavements like Embankments, Sub-grade, Granular Sub-base, Wet-mix Macadam, Bituminous Macadam, Dense Bituminous Macadam, Bituminous Concrete, Bitumen Mastic 

1. Six day Faculty Development Program on Utilization of Waste Materials in Construction Industries and its impact organized by MSRIT, Bangalore from 22-27 July 2019
2.  Advanced Research Pedagogy Development Programme Workshop 22-28 March 2017 conducted by International academy for Competency Enhancement Bangalore
3. Technical Education Quality Improvement Program on “ Paths and Processes to Achieve Excellence” in Technical Education conducted by RV College of Engineering Bangalore on 14 August 2013
4. Technical Education Quality Improvement Program on “ Stochastic Processes in Engineering and Technology conducted by RV College of Engineering Bangalore from 18th to 20 July 2013 14 August 2013
5. Pre conference tutorial and First International Conference on Large Area and Flexible Microelectronics during 18-20 Dec 2014 at RV CE Bangalore
6. Urban Transportation Management One day workshop conducted by Association of Bangalore University Alumni on 11 March 2017
7. One day national level Workshop on Emerging Trends in Transportation engineering and management on 17th April 2015 at BMSCE Bangalore
8. Recent Advances in Road Technology a one day workshop at RVCE Bangalore on 26th and 27th April 2012.
9. Continuing Education Program CEP Course on Introduction to research by IIT Bombay at RVCE Bangalore from  18th Feb to 20 th Feb2017.

Interaction with Outside World:

1. Delivered a radio talk in All India Radio on the topic “ Mane Katti Nodu “ in Kannada

2. Chaired two technical sessions

3. Delivered lectures to NICMAR Pune on Risk management in Infrastructure Projects, Contracts Management in Infrastructure Projects

Patent Published:

Published a patent entitled “Stabilization of the earth for construction with a stabilizer “.

Awards:

Awarded Research Excellence Award in National Seminar for Research Scholars 2018 at AMC Engineering College 26-27 April 2018 Organized by ACCE(i), ICI and IGBC Student Chapters