• List of Publications

1. Sankar Ganesh, K.S., Ashok Kumar, T. and Vibinesh M (2025). Optimising sample size for normality testing in geotechnical data using power analysis. Machine Learning and Data Science in Geotechnics (Under review)

2. Sankar Ganesh, K.S., Ashok Kumar, T.  (2025) Statistical analysis of pond ash-bentonite mixtures: Implications for liner and cover material design. Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology. https://doi.org/10.1144/qjegh2024-175 

3. Ashok Kumar, T, Thyagaraj, T. and  Robinson, R.G. (2025) Volumetric durability of lime slurry, fly ash slurry, and lime-fly ash slurry stabilized expansive soil. Indian Geotechnical Journal. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40098-025-01272-w.

4. Ashok Kumar, T, Thyagaraj, T. and  Robinson, R.G. (2024) Desiccated state free swell index – a simple method for classification of soil expansivity. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment, 83, 377 . https://doi.org/10.1007/s10064-024-03877-6 

5. Ashok Kumar T, Ramanandan S, Sundaravel V (2023) Engineering characterization of intermediate geomaterials - A review. Geomechanics and Engineering, 33(5), 453-462, DOI: 10.12989/gae.2023.33.5.453 

6. Ashok Kumar, T, Thyagaraj, T. and Robinson, R. G., (2023) Swell -shrink behaviour of fly ash stabilised expansive soils. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers-Ground Improvement, 176(3),  160–171, https://doi.org/10.1680/jgrim.21.00024.

7. Ashok Kumar, T, Raheena, M., Robinson, R.G. and Thyagaraj,T (2020) A rapid method of determination of swell potential and swell pressure of expansive soils using constant rate of strain apparatus. Geotechnical Testing Journal, ASTM, 43(6), 1368-1378. https://doi.org/10.1520/GTJ20180414

8. Ashok Kumar, T, Robinson, R. G., and Thyagaraj, T. (2018) Distress of an industrial building constructed on an expansive soil: a case study from India. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers-Forensic Engineering, 171(3), 121-126. https://doi.org/10.1680/jfoen.18.00005

Book Chapter

9. Sankar Ganesh, K.S., Ashok Kumar, T. (2025). Statistical Assessment of Liquid Limit of Pond Ash-Based Processed Geomaterial. In: Verma, A.K., et al. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Geotechnical Issues in Energy, Infrastructure and Disaster Management. ICGEID 2024. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 475. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-1757-6_33 

10. Sivakumar, R, Ashok Kumar T, Yaduvanshi, A. (2024) Influence of Microplastics on the Hydraulic Conductivity of Riverbed System. In: Chembolu, V., Dutta, S. (eds) Advances in River Corridor Research and Applications. RCRM 2023. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 470. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-1227-4_13 

11. Ashok Kumar T., Thyagaraj, T., and Robinson, R. G. (2022) A Critical Review on Stabilisation of Expansive Soils with Compensating Materials. Ground Improvement and Reinforced Soil Structures, 241-247. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-1831-4_22.

12. Ashok Kumar, T., Thyagaraj, T., Robinson, R.G. (2022) Effect of Lime Treatment on Expansive Soils at High Initial Water Content. In: Dey, A.K., Mandal, J.J., Manna, B. (eds) Proceedings of the 7th Indian Young Geotechnical Engineers Conference. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 195. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-6456-4_13 

Conference Proceedings

13. Sankar Ganesh, K.S., Ashok Kumar, T. (2025) Influence of Cation Valence and Concentration on Liquid Limit of Pond Ash-Bentonite Mixtures. 10th Indian Young Geotechnical Engineers Conference, IIT Indore.

14. Ashok Kumar, T, Thyagaraj, T and Robinson, R.G. (2018) Stabilization of swelling soils at higher water content using deep soil mixing method. Proceedings of the Conference on Next frontiers in civil engineering: sustainable and resilient infrastructure, IIT Bombay.77-78