NameDr. R. Siva Chidambaram
Date of Birth30.06.1986
E-mailschidambaram [at] cbri.res.in
Present DesignationScientist
DivisionAdvanced Structural Composites and Durability
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Educational Attainments

Degree / DiplomaMain SubjectUniversity/Institution with DistinctionCountryYear of Passing
B.ECivil EngineeringAnna UniversityIndia2007
M.EStructural EngineeringInstitute of Road and Transport TechnologyIndia2010
Ph.DEarthquake EngieeringIndian Institute of Technology RoorkeeIndia2016

Specialization

a) Main Area of SpecializationCivil & Structural Engineering
b) Sub-area of SpecializationPre-cast Joints, Pre-fab Structural Joints, Pre-cast Housings, Temp. Make Shift Structure, Foldable Structure, Digital Concrete for 3D Printing, Earthquake Resistant Design, Structural Dynamics, Repair, Retrofitting and Strengthening of Structure, Corrosion Engineering, High Performance Materials ,High Performance Fiber Reinforced Composites, Textile reinforced Mortar, Advanced Strengthening Measures, Structural Engg & Earthquake Engg.

Countries visited in connection with higher studies, research training, employment and other scientific assignments:

Country visitedPurposeFromTo
SrilankaInt. ConferenceDec 2013Dec 2013
NepalProject Visit20182018
NepalProject Visit20192019
NepalProject Visit20192019
Publications and Patents
  • Current Publications (2009 onwards):
  • International Journals
    1. K.V.Naveen Kumar, Chidambaram, R. S  and Pankaj Agarwal, (2022), Cyclic Evaluation of Severely Damaged RC Frames Repaired and Strengthened through an FRP-Wrapped Coupler-Box Confinement, ASCE Journal of Composite for Construction.
    2. Waseem, S.A., Roy, A.B., R. Siva Chidambaram and Ghangas, G.,(2022)Feasibility of Geo-Grid as confining Reinforcement in RC Columns: An Experimental Investigation, Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series A
    3. Kelvin Baariu, M V Tarun Kumar, R Siva Chidambaram, S R Karade (2022), “A Critical Review of the Performances of Precast Structure under Different Types of Loading”,  Structural Engineering Digest Journal, 12(1),102-112, Indian Association of Structural Engineers
    4. Siva Chidambaram (2022)”The Diverse Techniques of Precast Connections”, Civil Engineering & Construction Review. March 2022
    5. Satyanarayana K & R. Siva Chidambaram, K V Naveen Kumar (2022), “Influence of FRP on the Shear Behaviour of RC Rectangular Beam Elements “ (Best Paper Award – Recipient)  Materials Today Proceedings, Elsevier
    6. Tarun Kumar V M  & R. Siva Chidambaram (2022) “Role of Coupler in Structural Behaviour of RC Elements – A Review” (Best Paper Award – Recipient) Materials Today Proceedings, Elsevier
    7. Tamjeed N A & R. Siva Chidambaram (2022)  “Shear Strength of Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete Beam– A Review”Materials Today Proceedings, Elsevier
    8. Charu Gupta, R. Siva Chidambaram and A.B. Danie Roy (2022)  Shear Resistance Behavior of Exterior Beam-Column Joint with Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete, Structural Integrity Book Series , Chapter  ,Springer Proceedings.
    9. Hitesh gaur, Tarun Kumar M, (2022)  R. Siva Chidambaram and Naveen Kwatra Hysteretic Performance of Precast Beam-Column Joint with Improved Energy Dissipation Capacity Structural Integrity Book Series , Chapter  ,Springer Proceedings.
    10. Rakshana Ponniah, R. Siva Chidambaram (2022)   Flexural Behavior of RC Beams Strengthened with Textile Reinforced Concrete, Structural Integrity Book Series , Chapter  ,Springer Proceedings.
    11. Nikhil  Jadav, R. Siva Chidambaram (2022)   Damage Tolerance Capacity of Exterior  Beam Column Joint with HPFRCC, Structural Integrity Book Series , Chapter  ,Springer Proceedings.
    12. Yogesh Yadhav, R. Siva Chidambaram (2022)   Performance Evaluation of Retrofitted Exterior Beam Column Joint under Cyclic Loading, Structural Integrity Book Series , Chapter  ,Springer Proceedings.
    13. Chidambaram, R. S., & Agarwal, P. (2020) Seismic Resistant Behaviour of Exterior beam-column joint with Fiber Hybridization. The Indian Concrete Journal , 94(10),20-30.
    14. Chidambaram, R. S., & Agarwal, P. (2019) Flexural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Beams with High Performance Fiber Reinforced Cementitious Composites. Journal of South Central University,26(9),2609-2622
    15. Chidambaram, R. S., & Agarwal, P. (2019) Shear Resistance Behavior of Geo-grid Confined RC Elements under Static and Cyclic Loading Structural Concrete. Current Science,Vol.117(2),260-271.
    16. Chidambaram, R. S., & Agarwal, P. (2018) Performance Evaluation of Metallic and Synthetic Fiber Hybridization on the Cyclic Behavior of Exterior Beam-Column Joint, ASTM Advances in Civil Engineering Materials, Vol. 7 (1).
    17. Chidambaram, R. S., Dadi, V. V. S. S. K., & Agarwal, P (2017)  Seismic Retrofitting of Damaged Column of Buildings by using External Bolted Mechanical Couplers with and without FRP Confinement, The Master Builder, Vol.19,No.11, pp-32-36
    18. Singh, B., Chidambaram, R. S., Sharma, S. & Kwatra, N. (2017) Behavior of FRP strengthened RC Brick In-filled Frames Subjected to Cyclic Loading. Structural Engineering and Mechanics, Vol. 16, No.5, pp-557-566.
    19. Chidambaram, R. S., & Agarwal, P.(2017) Performance evaluation of innovative hybrid rebar coupler in reinforced concrete beams subjected to monotonic loading. Structural Concrete. DOI: 10.1002/suco.201700083
    20. Raman Bharati, R.Siva Chidambaram and Naveen Kwatra, (2017), “Influence of Fiber Reinforced Concrete on Plastic Behavior on Exterior Beam Column Joint under Cyclic Loading”’ Procedia Engineering (Elsevier); Vol.173,No.3, 1122 – 1129.

    21. Siva Chidambaram and Pankaj Agarwal, (2016) “Performance Evaluation of Geo-grid-Confined Beam-Column Joints with Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete under Cyclic Loading”, Journal of Testing and Evaluation (ASTM); Vol.44, No.1, pp.1-17.
    22. Siva Chidambaram and Pankaj Agarwal, (2015) “Seismic Behavior of Hybrid Fiber Reinforced Cementitious Composite Beam Column Joints”, Journal of Materials and Design (Elsevier); Materials and Design 86 (2015) 771–781
    23. Siva Chidambaram and Pankaj Agarwal, (2015) “Flexural and Shear Behavior of Geo-Grid Confined RC Beams With Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete” Construction and Building Materials (Elsevier); Vol. 78,pp-271-280.
    24. Siva Chidambaram and Pankaj Agarwal, (2015) “Inelastic Behavior of R.C Beams with Steel Fiber and Polymer Grid Confinement” The Indian Concrete Journal, Vol.89: pp-1-8
    25. Siva Chidambaram and Pankaj Agarwal, (2014) “The Confining Effect of Geo-grid on the Mechanical Properties of Concrete Specimens with Steel Fiber under Compression and Flexure” Construction and Building Materials (Elsevier); Vol.71: pp-628-637.
    26. Siva Chidambaram. K.R and Thirugnanam.G.S, (2012) “Comparative Study on Behaviour of Reinforced Beam-Column Joints with Reference to Anchorage Detailing”, Journal of Civil Engineering Research (Sci.acd.) Vol.2, Issue 4, pp 12-17.
    27. Siva Chidambaram, R and Thirugnanam G.S, (2010) “Protective Coating on Corrosion Resistance in Transmission Line Tower Foundations”, Int. Journal of Applied Engineering Research Dindigul, Vol. 1, Issue 1, pp. 1-16.

  • International Conferences
    1. Raman Bharati, R.Siva Chidambaram and Naveen Kwatra, (2016), Influence of Fiber Reinforced Concrete on Plastic Behavior on Exterior Beam Column Joint under Cyclic Loading, IMPLAST (2016), IIT Delhi, New Delhi

    2. R.Siva Chidambaram and Pankaj Agarwal, (2016), Effectiveness of Mechanical Rebar Coupler in R.C Beams under Monotonic Loading, International Seminar on “Emerging Building Materials and Construction Technologies, BMPTC, New Delhi.
    3. K.V.Naveen Kumar, R.Siva Chidambaram and Pankaj Agarwal, (2015), Performance Evaluation of RC Beam Strengthened with Different FRP, The 7th Asia Pacific Young Researchers and Graduates Symposium, University of Malaya, Malaysia.
    4. R.Siva Chidambaram and Pankaj Agarwal, (2015) “Innovative Application of Rebar Couplers in RC Structural Members under Static and Cyclic loading”, The 7th Asia Pacific Young Researchers and Graduates Symposium, University of Malaya ,Malaysia.
    5. R.Siva Chidambaram and Pankaj Agarwal, (2014) “Hysteresis Behaviour of Exterior Beam-Column Joint with High Performance Fiber Reinforced Cementitious Composites “The 6th International Conference of Asian Concrete Federation, Seoul, Korea.
    6. R.Siva Chidambaram and Pankaj Agarwal, (2014) “Inelastic Behavior of R.C Beams with Steel Fiber and Polymer Grid Confinement” Structural Engineering Convention 2014,New Delhi, India.
    7. R.Siva Chidambaram and Pankaj Agarwal, (2014) “Cyclic Behavior of Column Retrofitted using Coupler with and without External CFRP Confinement” 15th Symposium on Earthquake Engineering, IIT Roorkee, India
    8. R.Siva Chidambaram and Pankaj Agarwal, (2014) “Influence of High Performance Fiber Reinforced Cementitious Composites on Cyclic Behavior of Beam Column Joint” 15th Symposium on Earthquake Engineering, IIT Roorkee, India.
    9. R.Siva Chidambaram and Pankaj Agarwal, (2013) “Cyclic Behaviour Of RC Beams Confined with Geo-grid and Steel Fiber”, 4th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management, SECM/13/178, Kandy, Srilanka.
    10. R.Siva Chidambaram and Pankaj Agarwal, (2014), “Static Behavior of Geogrid Confined RC Beam with Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete”, National Conference on Sustainable Infrastructure Development(NCSID), NITTTR, Chandigarh.
    11. Siva Chidambaram, R and Thirugnanam G.S, (2010) “Influence of Protective Coating on Corrosion Resistance in Transmission Line Tower Foundations”, Proceedings of National Conference on Modern Trends in Civil Engineering, organized by AC College of Engg & Tech, Karaikudi, Tamilnadu.

 

  • Publications previous to 2009: NIL
  • Tech. Reports: NIL
  • Scientific Books / Book Chapters: 5
  • Articles: 19
  • Patents filed / granted: 01
  • Processes Developed: 02
  • Process Under Utilization: NIL

Awards and Distinctions (including fellowships of the learned societies):.

Name of AwardAwarded byAwarded forYear
MHRD FellowshipMHRDPh.D2011
IITR Heritage GrantIITR AAInt. Travel2013
Best Technology AwardCSIR-CBRIRebar Coupler2020
Best Technology AwardCSIR-CBRIMake Shift Structure2020
Best Paper AwardNIT SilcharASMA- Article2021
Best Paper AwardVITICON Article2021
Best Paper AwardVITICON Article2021
Gold AwardCIIAffordable Damper2022
Silver AwardCIIPET Strengthening Masonry Wall2022
First PrizeIIT KanpurStudent (Kelvin Baariu) Project for ML2022
Assistant Engineer – East Coast Construction and Industries Ltd

Lecturer – Thapar University, Patiala

Assistant Professor – AcSIR (Ongoing)

External Examiner for Ph.D Research Works

  1. Modified Clay Treated Rubber As Potential Replacement of Fine Aggregate in Concrete for Structural Applications, Chellakavitha N , Anna University (2022)
  2. Experimental Study on Strength, Durability and Structural Behaviour of Self Healing Concrete using Bacteria, Vijaya Sundravel, (2022)
  3. Seismic Performances of Over Head Water Tanks, Antony Vimal P, Anna University, (2022)
  4. Experimental Studies on Strength Durability and Corrosion of Concrete Using Nano Composite Materials, Jayaraman A, Anna Univesity, (2021)
  5. Analytical Studies on Concrete Columns Reinforced with Macroscopic CNT Bars, Ramesh Babu C, Anna University, (2021)
  6. Performance Of FRP Confined Concrete  Filled Steel Tubular Columns Subjected To Axial Compression ” authored by  Thanka Jebarsan (D14CE507), Bharath University (2022).
  7. Behavior of Light Gauge Steel Fluted Columns Infilled with Nano Alumina Concrete, Krishnaveni, SRM University, (2022)
  8. Strength Characteristics of Nano Modified Concrete Columns with Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer Rebars and with Wrapping, Natarajan, SRM University, (2022).