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Prof. V Ramana Murthy

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Department of Civil Engineering

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Room No: A307/3 +91-870-2462137 vramana@nitw.ac.in https://wsdc.nitw.ac.in/facultynew/facultyprofile/id/16210 Bio Sketch

    Key Notes

    • Journal(s): 8
    • PhD: Current - 2  Awarded - 3

    8

    PUBLICATIONS

    5

    DOCTORAL STUDENTS

    1

    PROJECT

    2

    PATENTS

    Research Areas

    Ground Improvement, Geosynthetics and Expansive soils
    EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
    Degree Institute Year
    Doctor of Philosophy REC - Warangal 1998
    Master of Technology JNT University, Kakinada 1991
    Bachelor of Technology Nagarjuna University 1989
    COURSES HANDLED
    Course L-T-P Credit Degree Level
    Geotechnical Engineering(CE1207) 3-0-0 3 UG
    Geosynthetics Engineering(CE57036) 3-0-0 3 UG, PG
    Rock Engineering(CE419) 3-0-0 3 UG
    Geosynthetics Engineering(CE5416) 3-0-0 3 UG, PG
    RESEARCH IDs
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    Scopus
    SCOPUS ID
    PUBLICATIONS
    Journal(s)
    Red mud stabilization using alternate industrial waste materials- mechanical and microstructural properties, By N. Murali Mohan, Venkata Ramana Gondu, Sudheer Kumar Yamsani, Ramana Murty, Elsevier Ltd., Journal of Environmental Management, vol.Volume 391, 2025, ISSN 0301-4797, pp.126511, 2025
    Mechanical and micro-structural aspects of admixture stabilized rock sludge dust, By Vikas Kola, Venkata Ramana Gondu,Ramana Murty Varudu, ELSEVIER, CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS, vol.Volume 420, pp., 2024
    Experimental evaluation of strength and durability characteristics of geopolymer stabilized soft soil for deep mixing applications, By V. Bhavita Chowdary, V. Ramana Murty and Rakesh J. Pillai , Springer , Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, vol.6, pp.1-10, 2021
    Swelling Characteristics of soils Subjected to Acid Contamination” Jl. Of Soils and Foundations, By Rama Vara Prasad Chavali, P. Hari Prasad Reddy, V. Ramana Murty and P.V. Sivapullaiah, Science direct, Soils and Foundations, vol.Vol. 58(1), pp.110-121, 2018
    Cement Modified Backfills for Reinforced Earth with Built-in Facing, By Ramana Murty, V. and Praveen, G.V, American Society of Civil Engineers, Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, vol.Vol.21, pp.343-348, 2009
    Use of Chemically Stabilized Soil (CSS) as Cushion Material Below the Light Weight Structures Founded on Expansive Soils, By Ramana Murty, V. and Praveen. G.V, Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, vol.volume 20, pp., 2008
    Amelioration of Expansive Clay Slopes Using Calcium Chloride, By Raman Murty, V., and Hari Krishna, P, ASCE, Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, vol.Vol. 19, pp.19-25, 2006
    Stabilisation of Expansive Clay Bed Using CaCl2¬ Solution, By . Ramana Murty, V., and Hari Krishna, P, Thomas Telford, Journal of Ground Improvement, vol.Vol.10, pp.39-46, 2006
    Patent(s)
    A system for studying the effectiveness of pile foundations and facing panels in expansive soils (IPC: E02D 1/00)
    Republic of South Africa patent on “Effectiveness of piled- footings to control the heave of light weight structures in expansive soils” 2024. (2023/08528)
    PROJECT / CONSULTANCY
    High Quality Low Cost Ferro-cement Housing
    Role: Principal Investigator
    Type: Research
    Sponsor: MHRD, New Delhi
    Project Cost (INR): 500000
    Date of Commencement: 31-03-2003   Date of Completion: 26-12-2006
    Duration: 45 Months
    Status: Completed
    RESEARCH FELLOWS / PhD STUDENTS
    Current PhD Students
    Ayele Adane Ayila
    Area of Research: Stabilization of Laterite Soil
    Ch. Vinod
    Area of Research: Ground Improvement
    Previous PhD Students
    Mrs. V. Bhavita Chowdary (2024)
    Area of Research: Geopolymer Stabilization of Soft Soils
    P. Hari Krishna (2023)
    Area of Research: Anchored granular piles in expansive soils
    G.V. Praveen (2023)
    Area of Research: Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls
    CONFERENCE / WORKSHOP / SYMPOSIUM / SHORT TERM COURSE / FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
    AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
    2009
    • The Corps of Engineers Prize
    2007
    • IGS –Shri R.N. Prasad Biennial Prize
    2004
    • IGS-Shri Guptha, Biennial Prize
    2003
    • Meritorious Educational Excellence Award
    2002
    • IGS-Shri Dastidar Biennial Prize
    ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
    •  Faculty I/C (March, 2016 - September, 2017)
    •  Head, Geotech. Engg. Division (May, 2010 - July, 2013)
    •  Member Library Advisory Committee (May, 2010 - November, 2013)
    •  Warden, NIT Hostels (June, 2001 - August, 2003)
     Last updated on July 12, 2025