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.
“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)
