National Conferences
K. S. Suraj, P. M. Anilkumar, C. G. Krishnanunni, B. N. Rao (2022), Sensitivity studies on the Behaviour of Bistable Cross-ply Laminates using Monte Carlo Simulation, 5th National Conference on Reliability & Safety, IIT Madras, India, 10-12 March 2022.
K. S. Suraj, B. Danish, P. M. Anilkumar, B. N. Rao (2022), Sensitivity of Angle Parameters in the Modelling of Bistable Variable Stiffness Laminates, 5th National Conference on Reliability & Safety, IIT Madras, India, 10-12 March 2022.
K. Akhil Santhosh, P. M. Anilkumar, A. Haldar, B.N. Rao (2021), "Investigations on the natural frequency of bistable variable stiffness shells", Virtual Seminar on Applied Mechanics (VSAM-2021), Indian Society for Applied Mechanics, 28-29 May 2021.
PC Sidharth, B.N. Rao (2021), "A Review on phase field models applied to fracture in solids", Virtual Seminar on Applied Mechanics (VSAM-2021), Indian Society for Applied Mechanics, 28-29 May 2021.
G. S. Srikanth, S. Scheffler, P. M. Anilkumar, B. N. Rao and R. Rolfes,"Numerical Investigation of Bistable Laminates on Geometric Scaling", Virtual Seminar on Applied Mechanics (VSAM-2021), Indian Society for Applied Mechanics, 28-29 May 2021.
Ankita Suman Mohanty and B.N. Rao (2021), "3D Non linear finite element analysis of a naturally corroded beam", Virtual Seminar on Applied Mechanics, Chennai, India,28-29 May 2021.
Anilkumar P. M., A. Phanendra Kumar, and B. N. Rao, "Displacement-based semi-analytical modeling for cured shapes of curvilinearly stiffened bistable laminates", Indian Conference on Applied Mechanics, IISc Bangalore, India, 3-5 July 2019.
Krishnanunni C. G., B. N. Rao, "Timoshenko beam-vehicle coupled dynamic model for pavement roughness identification." US National Congress on Computational Mechanics, Austin, Texas, USA; 7/2019.
Shereena O. A, Krishnanunni C. G and Rao B. N., "Performance comparison of discrete Kalman filter and dynamic programming methods for pavement roughness identification.", National Conference On Multidisciplinary Design, Analysis, And Optimization (NCMDAO 2019), Bangalore; 03/2019.
Sagadevan R., Rao B. N.,“Experimental and Analytical Investigations on Two-way Flexural Capacity of Biaxial Voided Slab.” Proceedings, National Conference on Advances in Structural Technologies (CoAST 2019), NIT Silchar, India, 1-3 February 2019.
Krishnanunni C. G., B. N. Rao, "Effect of road roughness on dynamics of vehicle-pavement systems,"Proceedings of Eleventh Structural Engineering Convention (SEC 2018), Department of Civil Engineering, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, 19-21 December 2018.
Anilkumar P. M., A. Haldar, E. L. Jansen, B. N. Rao and R. Rolfes," Effect of actuation procedure in MFC actuators for morphing of bistable laminates," Proceedings of Eleventh Structural Engineering Convention (SEC 2018), Department of Civil Engineering, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, 19-21 December 2018.
Shereena, O.A, and Rao B.N., “HDMR Based Bayesian Structural System Identification, (SEC- 240),” Tenth Structural Engineering Convention 2016 (SEC-2016), CSIR-SERC Chennai, 21-23 December 2016.
Avinash, N.M.G, and Rao B.N., “Nonlinear analysis of reinforced concrete slabs subjected to fire, (SEC- 303),” Tenth Structural Engineering Convention 2016 (SEC-2016), CSIR-SERC Chennai, 21-23 December 2016.
Abishek, A, and Rao B.N., “Reliability Study of Circular Railway Bridge Pier Using Monte Carlo Simulation, (SEC-336),” Tenth Structural Engineering Convention 2016 (SEC-2016), CSIR-SERC Chennai, 21-23 December 2016.
Sagadevan, R, and Rao B.N., “Numerical Study on Flexural Capacity of Biaxial Hollow Slab, (SEC- 394),” Tenth Structural Engineering Convention 2016 (SEC-2016), CSIR-SERC Chennai, 21-23 December 2016.
Rao B.N., and Balu A.S., “Reliability Analysis of Structures with Mixed Uncertainties,” 61st Congress of ISTAM (http://istam.iitkgp.ac.in), VITU - Vellore, India, Dec. 11-14, 2016.
Muthulingam, S. and Rao B.N., "Atmospheric chloride-induced rebar corrosion effects in concrete along Indian coasts", Structural Engineering Convention, IIT Delhi, India, December 22-24, 2014
Sagadevan, R. and Rao B.N., "Analysis, Modelling and Optimization of Laminated Glass", Indian Conference on Applied Mechanics (INCAM), Department of Applied Mechanics, IIT Madras, July 4-6, 2013.
Muthulingam, S. and Rao B.N., "Reference Chloride Diffusion Coefficient model for Chloride Ingress in Concrete", Indian Conference on Applied Mechanics (INCAM), Department of Applied Mechanics, IIT Madras, July 4-6, 2013.
Muthulingam, S. and Rao B.N., “Qualitative Assessment of Rebar Corrosion type in RC Structures under Chloride Environment”, CST 2013, NIT, Trichy, April 22, 2013.
Sivakumar, M.V.N., Rao, B.N., and Satishkumar, S.R., “Effect of material hardening on fracture response of biaxially loaded through wall cracked pipes,” Advances in Materials and Techniques for Infrastructure Development (AMTID 2011), NIT Calicut, India, September 28-30, 2011.
Rao B.N., “Fracture Analysis using Coupled Meshfree/Fractal Finite Element Method,” Meshfree–2011 Conference, Department of Aerospace Engineering, IISc, Bangalore, January 10-11, 2011.
Sivakumar, M.V.N., Rao, B.N., and Satishkumar, S.R., “The Effect of Pressure Induced Hoop Stress on Bi-Axially Loaded Through Wall Cracked Cylindrical Structures – A Strain Based Method,” The Seventh Structural Engineering Convention(SEC 2010), Annamalai University, Chidambaram, December 8-10, 2010.
Chowdhury, R., Rao, B.N., and Prasad, A.M., “Probabilistic Sensitivity Analysis using HDMR & Score Function,” Structural Engineering Convention (SEC 2008), Structure Engineering Research Centre, India, December 18-20, 2008.
Reddy, R.M., and Rao, B.N., “Fractal Finite Element Method for Evaluating Sensitivities of Fracture Parameters for Multiple Cracked Systems,” Structural Engineering Convention (SEC 2008), Structure Engineering Research Centre, India, December 18-20, 2008.
Arun, O.C., Rao, B.N., and Sivakumar, S.M., “Meshfree Perturbation Technique for Elasto-Plastic Stochastic Damage Growth Analysis,” Structural Engineering Convention (SEC 2008), Structure Engineering Research Centre, India, December 18-20, 2008.
Rajesh, K.N., and Rao, B.N., “Coupled EFGM and Fractal Two-level FEM for Fracture Analysis,” Structural Engineering Convention (SEC 2008), Structure Engineering Research Centre, India, December 18-20, 2008.
Sunitha, N.V., Dodagoudar, G.R. and Rao, B.N., “A Fuzzy Finite Element for Soil-Structure Interaction Problems”, National Symposium on Mathematical Methods and Applications (NSMMA 2006), 22 December 2006, IIT Madras, India.
Praveen Kumar, R., Dodagoudar, G.R., and Rao, B.N., “Modelling of Contaminant Migration in Porous Media Using Meshless Method,” Indian Geotechnical Conference – 2006, GEOINDEX: IGC 2006, IIT Madras, December 14-16, 2006.
Rao, B.N., “Meshfree Methods for Solving Boundary Value Problems,” National Conference on Advanced Computing Techniques in Civil Engineering (ACTCE), St. Peter’s Engineering College, Avadi, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India, 1-2 March 2006.
Rao, B.N., “Meshfree Methods: An Alternative to Finite Element Method,” National Conference on Composite Component Construction, JNTU College of Engineering, Kakinada, India, Sep 12-13, 2005.
Rao, B.N., “Mixed Mode Fracture Analysis of Functionally Graded Materials,” National Conference on Composite Component Construction, JNTU College of Engineering, Kakinada, India, Sep 12-13, 2005.
Rao, B.N., “Stochastic Element-Free Galerkin Method for Boundary Value Problems,” National Conference on Composite Component Construction, JNTU College of Engineering, Kakinada, India, Sep 12-13, 2005.
Chowdhury, R., and Rao, B.N., “Probabilistic Assessment of Nuclear Containment Structures – A Review,” National Seminar on Protection of structures & occupants against hazards, B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College, Chennai, India, 7th July, 2005.
Rao, B.N., "Fracture Analysis of Isotropic Functionally Graded Materials," Proceedings of National Workshop on Advances in Materials and Mechanics of Concrete Structures, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, July 02-03, 2004.