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Key Notes
- Journal(s): 9
- Conference(s): 13
- Text Book(s): 1
- PhD: Current - 7 Awarded - 11
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PUBLICATIONS18
DOCTORAL STUDENTS4
PROJECTS1
PATENTResearch Areas
Sustainable Concrete, Fracture Mechanics, Torsion of RC
EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
| Degree | Institute | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy | Regional Engineering College, Warangal | 2003 |
| Master of Technology | Regional Engineering College, Warangal | 1989 |
| Bachelor of Engineering | SVH College of Engineering, Machilipatnam | 1987 |
COURSES HANDLED
| Course | L-T-P | Credit | Degree Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fracture Mechanics of Concrete Structures(CE27025) | 3-0-0 | 3 | PG |
| Strength of Materials(CE151) | 3-0-0 | 3 | UG |
| Advanced Prestressed Concrete(CE27032) | 3-0-0 | 3 | PG |
| Theory of Plates and Shells(CE27038) | 3-0-0 | 3 | PG |
| Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design(CE318) | 3-0-0 | 3 | UG |
| Engineering Mechanics(CE101) | 3-0-0 | 3 | UG |
| Theory of Structures-1(CE251) | 3-0-0 | 3 | UG |
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PUBLICATIONS
Journal(s)
Effect of construction demolition waste as fine aggregate and NaOH molarity on strength and fracture parameters of slag based geopolymer mortars,
By P Rohit, TD Gunneswara Rao, M Chandrasekhar,
Springer,
Journal of Engineering and Applied Science,
vol.70,
pp.,
2024
Effect of steel and PVA fibres as monofibres on strength and cracking properties of fly ash and slag-based alkali-activated concrete,
By M Venkateswarlu, TD Gunneswara Rao,
Springer,
Journal of Engineering and Applied Science,
vol.70,
pp.,
2024
Workability and Strength Characteristics of Alkali-Activated Fly ASH/GGBS Concrete Activated with Neutral Grade NaSiO for Various Binder Contents and the Ratio of the Liquid/Binder,
By G Vikas Paul, TD Gunneswara Rao,
De Gruyter Poland,
Slovak Journal of Civil Engineering ,
vol.30,
pp.53-64,
2022
Setting time, workability and strength properties of alkali activated fly Ash and slag based geopolymer concrete activated with high silica modulus water glass,
By Vikas, Gugulothu, and TD Gunneswara Rao,
Springer,
Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Civil Engineering,
vol.45.3,
pp.1483-1492,
2021
A new way of using welded wire mesh [WWM] for enhancing the shear strength in reinforced concrete beams,
By CBKRao, D. Rama Seshu, Ch. Manjula, T.D.Gunneswara Rao,
AGH University of Science and Technology,
Cement Wapno Beton,
vol.25,
pp.188-197,
2020
A novel means of improving the performance of reinforced concrete beams using the welded wire mesh as core zone reinforcement,
By Rama Seshu, D., Ch Manjula, TD Gunneswara Rao, C. B. K. Rao, Abhinav Anand, and Kiran Kumar.,
Springer,
Asian Journal of Civil Engineering,
vol.21.6,
pp.959-965,
2020
Effect of Binder Content and Solution/Binder Ratio on Alkali-Activated Slag Concrete Activated with Neutral Grade Water Glass,
By Gugulothu, Vikas, and T. D. Gunneswara Rao,
Springer,
Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering,
vol.45.10,
pp.8187-8197,
2020
Effect of Binder Content and Solution/Binder Ratio on Alkali-Activated Slag Concrete Activated with Neutral Grade Water Glass,
By Gugulothu, Vikas, and T. D. Gunneswara Rao. ,
Springer,
Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering ,
vol.45.10,
pp.8187-8197,
2020
Theoretical approach to the moment capacities of beam-beam splice connection for SHTS,
By Kollipara, V.R.; Gunneswara Rao, T.D.,
Elsevier,
Journal of Constructional Steel Research,
vol.160,
pp.332-339,
2019
Conference(s)
A Study on Mix Design Parameters of Alkali Activated Slag using Particle Packing Theory with Low Concentrations of Sodium Hydroxide
By T.D. Gunneswara Rao and T. Chaitanya Srikrishna,
International Conference - Trends and Recent Advances in Civil Engineering,
2016
An Experimental Investigation on Stress-Strain Behaviour of Geopolymer Concrete
By T.D.Gunneswara Rao, M Venu,
International Conference - Trends and Recent Advances in Civil Engineering,
2016
Sulphuric acid and Nitric acid attack on Fly ash and GGBS based Geopolymer Concrete
By G.Mallikarjuna Rao, T.D.Gunneswara Rao,
International Conference - Trends and Recent Advances in Civil Engineering (TRACE-2016),
2016
A Study on the pH value of Fly ash Concrete
By Dr.T.D.Gunneswara Rao and Dr. Mudimby Andal,
World Conference on Applied Science Engineering and Technology,
2016
Fracture Parameters of Fly Ash and GGBS based Geopolymer Concrete"
By G. Mallikarjuna Rao, Alfrite, T.D. Gunneswara Rao,
International Conference on Applied Science and Engineering 2014,
2014
Development of Geopolymer Concrete by Incorporating Fly ash and GGBS
By G. Mallikarjuna Rao, M. Venu, T.D. Gunneswara Rao,
International Conference on Environmentally Friendly Civil Engineering Construction and Materials,
2014
Effect of Longitudinal Reinforcement on the Behavior of SFRC
By T.D.Gunneswara Rao,
National Seminar "Emerging Trends in Civil Engineering",
2011
High Strength SFRC : Torsion
By T.D.Gunneswara Rao,
Structural Engineers World Congress –SEWC 2011,
2011
An Appraisal of Strength enhancement in Concrete Cylinders confined with Ferrocement Jacketing
By T.D. Gunneswara Rao,
National Conference on Advances in Materials and Mechanics of Concrete Structures,
2005
A Study On The Effect Of Mortar Strength On The Shear Resistance Of Ferro cement Elements
By T.D.Gunneswara Rao,
Structural Engineering Convention – 2005,
2005
Reliability of axially loaded short columns
By T.D.Gunneswara Rao,,
National Conference on Materials and Structures,
2004
Effect of Curing Conditions on the Mechanical Properties of Fly Ash Concretes
By T.D.Gunneswara Rao,
National Conference on Materials and Structures,
2004
A study on the behaviour of SFRC beams under pure torsion
By T.D.Gunneswara Rao,,
World Conference on Concrete Materials and Structures,
2002
Text Book(s)
Strength of Materials Fundamentals and Applications
By T. D. Gunneswara Rao, Mudimby Andal
(Published by: Cambridge University Press),
,
2018
Patent(s)
Mesh as Transverse Reinforcement in Reinforced Concrete Members (510088)
PROJECT / CONSULTANCY
ECO-FRIENDLY CEMENTLESS BINDERS FOR CONCRETE PAVEMENT CONSTRUCTION
Role:
Principal Investigator
Type: Research
Sponsor: National Highway Authorities of India (NHAI)
Project Cost (INR): 2308000.00
Date of Commencement: 01-04-2025
Duration: 35 Months
Status: Ongoing
Type: Research
Sponsor: National Highway Authorities of India (NHAI)
Project Cost (INR): 2308000.00
Date of Commencement: 01-04-2025
Duration: 35 Months
Status: Ongoing
Geogrids for reinforcement of concrete slabs – National Technical Textile Mission
Role:
Co-Principal Investigator
Type: Research
Sponsor: National Technical Textile Mission
Project Cost (INR): 2213000.00
Date of Commencement: 01-04-2025
Duration: 35 Months
Status: Ongoing
Type: Research
Sponsor: National Technical Textile Mission
Project Cost (INR): 2213000.00
Date of Commencement: 01-04-2025
Duration: 35 Months
Status: Ongoing
Exploring Eco-Friendly Civil Engineering Techniques for Disposal Of Plastic Waste
Role:
Co-Principal Investigator
Type: Research
Sponsor: National Highway Authorities of India
Project Cost (INR): 1917000.00
Date of Commencement: 21-03-2021 Date of Completion: 30-03-2026
Duration: 60 Months
Status: Completed
Type: Research
Sponsor: National Highway Authorities of India
Project Cost (INR): 1917000.00
Date of Commencement: 21-03-2021 Date of Completion: 30-03-2026
Duration: 60 Months
Status: Completed
A Study on Mechanical Strength and Abrasion Resistance of Alkali Activated Concrete Paver Blocks
Role:
Principal Investigator
Type: Research
Sponsor: Kaveri Infraprojects Private Ltd
Project Cost (INR): 500000.00
Date of Commencement: 01-01-2024 Date of Completion: 30-01-2026
Duration: 24 Months
Status: Completed
Type: Research
Sponsor: Kaveri Infraprojects Private Ltd
Project Cost (INR): 500000.00
Date of Commencement: 01-01-2024 Date of Completion: 30-01-2026
Duration: 24 Months
Status: Completed
RESEARCH FELLOWS / PhD STUDENTS
Current PhD Students
IJJADA NANDINI
Area of Research:
Innovative Development of Eco - friendly Prefabricated Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Blocks
KANCHARLA PRADEEP
Area of Research:
LIME BASED ALKALI ACTIVATED CONCRETE
Kandimalla Santhosh Bhargavi
Area of Research:
Experimental study on lime based geopolymer concrete
Sarella Vivek
Area of Research:
A Study on the Behaviour of Partial Replacement of Fine Aggregate with Waste Plastic in Cement Concrete Mix
Tadicharla V. K. Ratna Bhanu
Area of Research:
Influence of sea water-based Alkali activator solution on
mechanical and durability aspects of fly ash - GGBS based
alkali activated mortar
T.Malleswari Devi
Area of Research:
Development of Self-Compacting Geopolymer Concrete with a focus on fracture properties
VASARI NARESH
Area of Research:
ALKALI ACTIVATED CONCRETE
Previous PhD Students
MANAGALAPURI VENKATESHWARLU
(2024)
Area of Research:
AN APPRAISAL ON TENSILE AND CRACKING ASPECTS OF HYBRID FIBRE ALKALI ACTIVATED CONCRETE
POLEBOYANA ROHIT
(2024)
Area of Research:
a study on the use of construction and demolition waste in slag based geopolymer mortars reinforced with steel fibers
CHINTA MANJULA
(2022)
Area of Research:
A STUDY ON THE BEHAVIOUR OF RC BEAMS PROVIDED WITH WELDED WIRE MESH AS A CORE ZONE REINFORCEMENT
G. VIKAS
(2022)
Area of Research:
A STUDY ON FLY ASH AND GGBS BASED GEOPOLYMER CONCRETE ACTIVATED WITH NEUTRAL GARDE WATER GLASS
KOLLIPARA RAMANA
(2021)
Area of Research:
A STUDY ON THE BEHAVIOUR OF END PLATED CONNECTIONS IN STEEL HOLLOW MEMBER SUBJECTED TO FLEXURAL LOADING
T. CHAITANYA SRIKRISHNA
(2020)
Area of Research:
STUDIES ON MIX DESIGN PARAMETERS, STRENGTH AND DURABILITY OF ALKALI ACTIVATED SLAG CONCRETE
M. VENU
(2019)
Area of Research:
STUDIES ON BEHAVIOUR OF TIE - CONFINED FLY ASH AND GGBS BASED GEOPOLYMER CONCRETE UNDER AXIAL COMPRESSION
CHAPATI RAVI KUMAR REDDY
(2013)
Area of Research:
AN APPRAIASAL OF BUILDING FRAME-PILE FOUNDATION-SOIL INTERACTION
CHELAMKURI NAGA SATISH KUMAR
(2012)
Area of Research:
MODE-II FRACTURE OF CONCRETE MEMBERS: APPLICATION IN TORSION AND PUNCHING SHEAR
TADIKAMALLA MURALIDHARA RAO
(2011)
Area of Research:
MINIMUM FLEXURAL REINFORCEMENT OF RC MEMBERS - A FRACTURE ENERGY APPROACH
GOPAL CHARAN BEHERA
(2010)
Area of Research:
A STUDY ON TORSIONAL BEHAVIOR OF REINFORCED CONCRETE BEAMS WITH FERROCEMENT "U" WRAPS
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ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Head Department of Civil Engineering. NIT Warangal (August, 2022 - July, 2024)
- Head, Department of Civil Engineering (August, 2022 - June, 2024)
- Chief Warden, NIT Warangal Hostels (April, 2020 - March, 2022)
- Associate Dean (Administration) (May, 2016 - April, 2018)
- Head Engineering Sciences, NIT AP (September, 2015 - December, 2015)
- Associate Dean, Consultancy and Stores (October, 2013 - August, 2015)
Last updated on January 2, 2026