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Mr. Rahul Shah specializes in Structural Engineering, with expertise in Structural Analysis, Design, Concrete Engineering, and Computer-Aided Design of structures. He played a key role in developing syllabi for various Civil Engineering courses and teaches a wide range of subjects, including Applied Mechanics, Theory and Design of Structures, Computer-Aided Structural Analysis, and Advanced Steel and RCC Design. He has successfully guided many M.Tech dissertations and B.Tech projects, focusing on Structural Analysis, Design, and Concrete Technology. Total Work Experience+: More than 14 years
Academic background/Qualification
- Ph.D (pursuing)
- M.Tech (CASAD – Structural Engineering)
- B.E. – Civil Engineering
Teaching
Courses taught by the faculty member.
- Applied Mechanics
- Theory of Structures
- Design of Structures
- Prestressed Concrete
Teaching Philosophy
- Mr. Rahul Shah emphasizes that engineering is not just technical skill but a societal responsibility. He believes in solving problems with innovative, cost-effective solutions that enhance public welfare, sustainability, and community well-being. Engineering education should foster critical thinking and ethical decision-making to address real-world challenges.
Area of Expertise and Research
- Primary Area: Concrete Technology, Structural Design
- Secondary Area: Marine effects on concrete
Publications (in the order recent to be first)
- “Effects on compressive strength and mass loss of concrete containing Fly ash and GGFS subjected to sea water exposure conditions”, 13th Structural Engineering Convention (SEC-2023), December 2023
- “Effects on concrete subjected to marine water exposure”, International Conference on Recent Advances in (Applied) Sciences & Engineering (RAISE),2023
- “Sulphate Attack on Marine Concrete: A Concern and Challenge”, Global Exigencies for Smart and Sustainable Technologies (GESST), April 2023
- Seismic Behavior of Multi-Storeyed Building with Overhead Water Tanks as Tuned Dampers”, international conference on civil engineering innovative development in engineering advances [ICC IDEA – 2023]
- “Structural analysis and improvement of geometry of existing 132 kv transmission line tower”, Indian Structural Steel Conference (ISSC), IIT Hyderabad, January 2022
- “Analysis of bracing pattern for industrial steel structure”, Indian Structural Steel Conference (ISSC), IIT Hyderabad, January 2022
- “Performance issues and durability criteria of concrete structures under marine exposed condition: A global trend of research”, “National Conference on Advances in Structural Technologies (CoAST 2019) held at National Institute of Technology, Silchar (NIT Silchar), Assam”,2019
- “Behaviour of Structural Systems for High Rise Building”, “Interwoven: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Navrachana University”, Vol II, Issue II,2018
- “Experimental Study on Lightweight Concrete with Styrofoam as a Replacement for Coarse Aggregate”, “International conference on research and innovations in Science, Engineering & Technology, BVM, V.V. Nagar, 17-19 February,2017
- ” Investigation on possibility of using waste and nonconventional materials in Concrete as replacement of aggregates: A review”, “International conference on research and innovations in Science, Engineering & Technology, BVM, V.V. Nagar, 17-19 February,2017
- ” Utilization of Quarry Dust as Fine Aggregates in Concrete”, “International conference on research and innovations in Science, Engineering & Technology, BVM, V.V. Nagar, 17-19 February,2017
- “Exploring Possibilities for Utilization of Sea Water in Concrete: A Review”, International Conference On Construction, Real Estate, Infrastructure and Project (CRIP) Management organized by National Institute of Construction Management and Research (NICMAR), October 2016
- ‘Study on Compressive Strength and permeability of Pervious Concrete’, International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT) ISSN: 2278-0181, Vol. 5 Issue 04, April-2016, Pg,669-671
- ‘Effects on Compressive Strength of Concrete by using Glass Powder as Replacement of Cement’, International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT) ISSN: 2278-0181, Vol. 5 Issue 04, April-2016, Pg 574-576
Conferences/Seminars (in the order recent to be first)
International
- 13th Structural Engineering Convention (SEC-2023), NIT – Nagpur December 2023
- Global Exigencies for Smart and Sustainable Technologies (GESST), April 2023
- international conference on civil engineering innovative development in engineering advances, SRM University [ICC IDEA – 2023]
- International Conference on Recent Advances in (Applied) Sciences & Engineering (RAISE), The M.S.University ,2023
- Indian Structural Steel Conference (ISSC), IIT Hyderabad, January 2022
- International conference on research and innovations in Science, Engineering & Technology, BVM, V.V. Nagar, 17-19 February,2017
- Conference On Construction, Real Estate, Infrastructure and Project (CRIP) Management organized by National Institute of Construction Management and Research (NICMAR), Pune, October 2016
National
- National Conference on Advances in Structural Technologies (CoAST 2019)
Training/Workshops
- Structural Engineering Forum of India (SEFI) webinar on first draft revision on IS 16700
- Professional Software for Structural Engineering Practices
- Prefabricated volumetric modular construction
- Organized one-day workshop on Tall Structures on 31/03/2017, Navrachana University
- Faculty Development Program, Navrachana University
- NPTEL online certification course on Concrete Engineering & Technology,
- NPTEL online certification course on Mechanics of Solids
- MOOC on PH241x- The Biology of Water and Health Part-1, Tufts University, edX
- MOOC on PH242x- The Biology of Water and Health – Sustainable Interventions, Tufts University, edX
Awards/Honors
- Best Paper Award at International Conference at SRM University Chennai, ICC – IDEA 2023
- Best paper award at “National Conference on Advances in Structural Technologies (CoAST 2019) held at National Institute of Technology, Silchar (NIT Silchar), Assam”,2019
- Student’s choice Best Instructor Award, Navrachana University 2015-16.
Professional Affiliations /Membership
- Life membership at Indian Society of Technical Education (ISTE)
