Publications










Patent Published

Umashankar, B., and Hari Prasad, C. (2015). An Apparatus for Measuring Transverse Pullout Resistance of a Reinforcing Element and Method Thereof. Indian Patent Office, Application Number 2927/CHE/2015. Recorded in register of patents on 12/02/2024. 

Journal Publications

2024, 2023, 2022, 2021

59. Baadiga, R., Balunaini, U. (2024). Effective CBR and Elastic Modulus of Geogrid-Stabilized Prepared Subgrades Overlying Existing Soft Subgrades. Int. J. of Geosynth. and Ground Eng. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40891-024-00540-8 


58. Khan, Z. A., Balunaini, U., & Costa, S. (2024). Environmental feasibility and implications in using recycled construction and demolition waste aggregates in road construction based on leaching and life cycle assessment–A state-of-the-art review. Cleaner Materials, 100239. 


57. Mondem, M., and Balunaini, U. (2024). Manufacturing Artificial Aggregates from Overburden Coal Mine Waste and their Properties for Pavement Applications. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering. DOI: 10.1061/JMCEE7/MTENG-17138.


56. Garala, T. K., & Balunaini, U. (2024). Investigating the Dynamic Behaviour of Bottom Ash Versus Sand Using Cyclic Simple Shear Tests. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, 1-22. 


55. Bherde, V., Kudlur Mallikarjunappa, L., Baadiga, R., & Balunaini, U. (2023). Application of Machine-Learning Algorithms for Predicting California Bearing Ratio of Soil. Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part B: Pavements, 149(4), 04023024. 


54. Rojimol, J., Basu, D. and Balunaini, U., (2023). Modeling Geosynthetic Reinforced Three-Layered Soil System Under Monotonic Loads Considering Shear and Vertical Deformations of Layers. International Journal of Geosynthetics and Ground Engineering, 9(4), p.46.


53. Yildirim, I.Z., Balunaini, U. and Prezzi, M., (2023). Strength-Gain Characteristics and Swelling Response of Steel Slag and Steel Slag–Fly Ash Mixtures. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 35(8), p.04023223. 


52. Baadiga, R. and Balunaini, U., (2023). Evaluation of Pavement Design Input Parameters of Biaxial and Triaxial Geogrid Stabilized Flexible Pavements overlying Soft Subgrades. Cleaner Materials, p.100192.


51. Karnamprabhakara, B.K., Chennarapu, H. and Balunaini, U., (2023). Modified axial pullout resistance factors of geostrip and metal strip reinforcements in sand considering transverse pull effects. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, pp.1-12.


50. Mohammed, A.O.A., Karnamprabhakara, B.K. and Balunaini, U., (2023). Experimental Studies on Pullout Resistance of Overlapping Geogrids. International Journal of Geosynthetics and Ground Engineering, 9(2), p.22.


49. Duddu, S.R., Kommanamanchi, V., Chennarapu, H. and Balunaini, U., (2023). Evaluating moduli of triaxial geogrid-stabilised sandy soil with lightweight deflectometer. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers-Ground Improvement, pp.1-12.


48. Ramu Baadiga, Balunaini, U., Saride, S., Madhav, M.R. (2023) Closure to “Influence of Geogrid Properties on Rutting and Stress Distribution in Reinforced Flexible Pavements under Repetitive Wheel Loading. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering 35 (2), 07022017. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0004600 


47. Saride, S., Baadiga, R., Balunaini, U., Madhira, M.R.(2022) Modulus Improvement Factor-Based Design Coefficients for Geogrid- and Geocell-Reinforced Bases. Journal of Transportation Engineering Part B: Pavements,148(3), 04022037. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1061/JPEODX.0000380

 

46. Dram, A., Balunaini, U., Benmebarek, S., Madhav, M.R.(2022) Seismic Performance of Cantilever Retaining Walls with Tire Shreds as Compressible Inclusion. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering,40(7), pp. 3851–3872. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-022-02128-3

 

45. Baadiga, R., Balunaini, U., Saride, S., Madhav, M.R.(2022) Behavior of Geogrid- and Geocell-Stabilized Unpaved Pavements Overlying Different Subgrade Conditions Under Monotonic Loading. International Journal of Geosynthetics and Ground Engineering, 8(3), 34. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40891-022-00379-x

 

44. Rojimol, J., Umashankar, B. (2022) THREE-DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS OF GEOGRID REINFORCED FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT USING FINITE DIFFERENCE PROGRAM FLAC3D. International Journal of GEOMATE, 22(92), pp. 41–47. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21660/2022.92.1720

 

43. Parhi, P.S., Balunaini, U., Sravanam, S.M. (2022) Seismic site characterization of a few Indian coal ash deposits using multichannel analysis of surface waves. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 155, 107192. DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2022.107192


42. Chowdepalli, B., Karnamprabhakara, B.K., Umashankar, B.(2022) Mechanical and environmental characteristics of geogrid-reinforced waste foundry sand beds. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Ground Improvement, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1680/jgrim.21.00022

 

41. Karnamprabhakara, B.K., Umashankar, B., Arulrajah, A., Evans, R. (2022) Evaluation of interaction properties of uniaxial geogrids with waste foundry sand. Geosynthetics International. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1680/jgein.21.00005a


40. Baadiga, R., Balunaini, U., Saride, S.(2022) PERFORMANCE OF REINFORCED  BASE COURSES OF FLEXIBLE PAVEMENTS OVERLYING SOFT SUBGRADES: INSIGHTS FROM LARGE-SCALE MODEL EXPERIMENTS. International Journal of GEOMATE, 22(89), pp. 80–86. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21660/2022.89.gxi361


39. Goud, G.N., Ramu, B., Umashankar, B., Sireesh, S. and Madhav, M.R., 2022. Evaluation of layer coefficient ratios for geogrid-reinforced bases of flexible pavements. Road Materials and Pavement Design, 23(1), pp.199-210. 


38. Baadiga, R., Balunaini, U., Saride, S., Madhav, M.R. (2021) Effect of Geogrid Type and Subgrade Strength on the Traffic Benefit Ratio of Flexible Pavements. Transportation Infrastructure Geotechnology, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40515-021-00203-5

 

37. Karnam Prabhakara, B.K., Balunaini, U., Arulrajah, A. (2021). Development of a Unique Test Apparatus to Conduct Axial and Transverse Pullout Testing on Geogrid Reinforcements. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0003497

 

36. Abdelkader Dram, Umashankar Balunaini, Sadok Benmebarek, Sasanka Mouli Sravanam, and Madhira R.Madhav (2021) Earthquake Response of Connected and Unconnected Back-to-Back Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Walls, International Journal of Geomechanics, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0002206

 

35. Narendra Goud, G., and Umashankar, B. (2021) “Assessment of Embodied Carbon for Geogrid-Reinforced Flexible Pavements.” Transportation Infrastructure Geotechnology, https://doi.org/       10.1007/s40515-021-00169-4

 

34. Baadiga, R., Balunaini., U., Saride, S., and Madhira R. M. (2021). “Influence of Geogrid Properties on Rutting and Stress Distribution in Reinforced Flexible Pavements under Repetitive Wheel Loading.” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0003972

 

33. Baadiga, R., Saride, S., Balunaini, U., and Madhira R. M. (2021). “Influence of Tensile Strength of Geogrid and Subgrade Modulus on Layer Coefficients of Granular Bases.” Transportation Geotechnics. Elsevier, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trgeo.2021.100557

 

32. Karnamprabhakara, B. K., and Balunaini, U. (2021). Modified axial pullout resistance factors of geogrids embedded in pond ash. Geotextiles and Geomembranes. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geotexmem.2021.04.003


31. Karnamprabhakara, B.K., Balunaini, U., Arulrajah, A. Robert, E. (2021). Axial Pullout Resistance and Interface Direct Shear Properties of Geogrids in Pond Ash. International Journal of Geosynthetics and Ground Engineering, Springer, 7 (22). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40891-021-00266-x

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30. Karnamprabhakara, B., Balunaini, U., and Arul, A., (2020). Development of Unique Test Apparatus to Conduct Axial and Transverse Pullout Testing on Geogrid Reinforcements. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, ASCE, DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0003497


29. Abdelkader, D., Benmebarek, S., and Balunaini, U. (2020). Performance of Retaining Walls with Compressible Inclusions under Seismic Loading. Civil Engineering Journal, Vol. 6, No. 12, pp. 2474-2488.


28. Karnam Prabhakara, B. K., Guda, P. V., and Balunaini, U. (2020). Interface Shear Properties of Geogrid and Mixtures of Fly Ash and Granulated Rubber. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, ASCE. DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0003496


27. Narendra Goud, G., Ramu, B., Umashankar, B., Sireesh, S., and Madhav, M. R. (2020). Evaluation of Layer Coefficient Ratios for Geogrid-Reinforced Bases of Flexible Pavements. Journal of Road Materials and Pavement Design, Taylor & Francis. DOI: 10.1080/14680629.2020.1812424


26. Parhi, P.S., Sravanam, S.M., and Balunaini, U., and Mauriya, V.K. (2020). Site Characterization of Existing and Abandoned Coal Ash Ponds using Shear Wave Velocity from Multichannel Analysis of Surface Waves (MASW). Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE, DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)GT.1943-5606.0002366


25. Sasanka Mouli, S., Umashankar, B., and Madhav, M. R. (2020). Analysis of Single and Back-to-Back Reinforced Retaining Walls with Full-Length Panel Facia. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, Springer, DOI: 10.1007/s10706-020-01435-x


24. Narendra Goud, G., Umashankar, B., Sasanka Mouli, S., Sireesh S., and Madhav M R (2020)
Design and Sustainability Aspects of Geogrid-Reinforced Flexible Pavements- An Indian Perspective. Journal of Frontiers in Built Environment, Transportation and Transit Systems.  DOI: 10.3389/fbuil.2020.00071


23. Bhargav Kumar, K. P., Umashankar, B., and Prashant Vyankatesh, G. (2020). Closure to Optimum Mixing Ratio and Shear Strength of Granulated Rubber-Fly Ash Mixtures. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, ASCE, DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0003264


22. Sasanka Mouli, S., Umashankar, B., and Madhav, M. R. (2020). Behavior of Connected and Unconnected Back-to-Back Walls for Bridge Approaches. International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0001692


21. Bhargav Kumar, K. P., Guda, P. V., and Balunaini, U. (2019). Optimum Mixing Ratio and Shear Strength of Granulated Rubber-Fly Ash Mixtures. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, ASCE, 31(4), DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0002639


20. Narendra, G., and Umashankar, B. (2019). Flexible Pavement Reinforced with Planar Reinforcement-Experimental Study.  Indian Roads Congress, Journal Indian Highways.


19. Sasanka Mouli S., Umashankar, B., and Madhav, M. R. (2019). Behavior and Design of Back-to-Back Walls considering Compaction and Surcharge Loads. International Journal of Geosynthetics and Ground Improvement, Springer, 5, 31. DOI: 10.1007/s40891-019-0180-z


18. Narendra, G., and Umashankar, B. (2018). Interface Shear Strength Properties of Gravel Bases and Subgrades with Various Reinforcements. International Journal of Geosynthetics and Ground Improvement, Springer, DOI: 10.1007/s40891-017-0124-4.


17. Hari Prasad, C., and Umashankar, B. (2018). Transverse Pullout Response of Smooth-Metal-Strip Reinforcements Embedded in Sand. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE, 144, 3, DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)GT.1943-5606.0001838.


16. Hari Prasad, C., Thejesh kumar., Rajashekar, ch., Umashankar, B., and Reddy G.V.N. (2018). Compaction Quality Control of Earth Fills Using Dynamic Cone Penetrometer. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE 10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0001530.


15. Rohith, M., Sasanka Mouli S., and Umashankar B. (2017). Interference of Two Closely-Spaced Footings on Finite Sand Layer. Geotechnical Engineering. Journal of the SEAGS & AGSSEA, 49, 1.


14. Durga Prasad, B., Hari Prasad, C., and Umashankar, B. (2016). Load-Settlement Response of Square Footing on Geogrid Reinforced Layered Granular Beds. International Journal of Geosynthetics and Ground Engineering, Springer, 2, 36, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40891-016-0070-6


13. Hari Prasad, C., Rajashekar, M., and Umashankar, B. (2016).  Preparation of Uniform Sand Specimens using Stationary Pluviation and Vibratory Methods. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, Springer, 34, 6, 1909-1922.


12. Varenya Kumar, D., Kim, H., Balunaini, U., and Prezzi, M. (2016). Pullout Capacity of Ladder-Type Metal Reinforcements in Tire Shred-Sand Mixtures. Construction & Building Materials, Elsevier, 113, pp. 544-552.


11. Balunaini, U., Hariprasad, C., and Kumar, G. (2015). Compaction Quality Control of Pavement Layers Using LWD. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, ASCE, 28, 2. 

2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009

10. Balunaini, U., Varenya, Kumar, D., Prezzi, M., and Salgado, R. (2014). Shear Strength of Tyre Chip-Sand and Tyre Shred-Sand Mixtures. Proceedings of Geotechnical Engineering, Institute of Civil Engineering. 167, 6, pp. 585-595.


9. Balunaini, U., Damalla, Y., and Madhav, M. R. (2013). Settlement Due to Uniform Circular Load on Finite Two-Layer System. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, 31, 1, pp. 255-265.


8. Balunaini, U., Yoon, S., Prezzi, M., and Salgado, R. (2014). Pullout Response of Uniaxial Geogrid in Tire Shred- Sand Mixtures. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, 32, 2, pp. 505-23.


7. Balunaini, U., and Prezzi, M. (2010). Interaction of Ribbed-Metal Strip Reinforcement with Tire Shred- Sand Mixtures. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, Vol. 28, No. 2, pp. 147-163. (Impact factor:  1.9)



6. Yoon, S., Balunaini, U., Prezzi, M., Yildrim, I. Z, and Siddiki, N. Z. (2009). Construction of an Embankment with a Fly and Bottom Ash Mixture: A Field Performance Study. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, ASCE, 21, 6, pp. 271-278.  (Impact factor:  3.8)


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5. Yoon, S., Balunaini, U., and Prezzi, M. (2007). Forensic Examination of the Severe Heaving of an Embankment Constructed with Fluidized-Bed-Combustion Ash. Transportation Research Board, Washington, D.C., Issue 2026, pp. 9-17.


4. Madhav M. R., and Umashankar B. (2005). Response of Inextensible Reinforcement to Transverse Displacement/Pull. Geotechnical Engineering, Journal of Southeast Asian Geotechnical Society, 36, No. 2, pp. 133-143.


3. Madhav, M. R., and Umashankar, B. (2003). Response of Extensible Reinforcement to Transverse Pull / Displacement: Linear Subgrade Behavior. Indian Geotechnical Journal, 33, 4, pp. 397-421. 


2. Madhav, M. R., and Umashankar, B. (2003). Analysis of Inextensible Sheet Reinforcement subject to Downward Displacement / Force: Nonlinear Subgrade Response. Geosynthetics International, 10, 3, pp. 95-102


1. Madhav, M. R., and Umashankar, B. (2003). Analysis of Inextensible Sheet Reinforcement   subject to Transverse Displacement / Force: Linear Subgrade Response. Geotextiles and Geomembranes, 21, 2, pp. 69-84.

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