Patent & Publications

Patents

1. J T Shahu, Riya Bhowmik, Manoj Datta. Pullout Device for Measuring Inclined Pullout Resistance of Geosynthetic Reinforcement Material and Method Thereof. Indian Patent Application No.: 201811016812, Filing date: 03 May 2018, Publication Date: 08th November 2019.

Journal Publications

1. J. T. Shahu, Suresh Kumar, Riya Bhowmik, (2023), Improvement of Ground for Transportation Infrastructure: Experimental Investigations on Cyclic Behaviour of Group of Granular Columns, International Journal of Geomechanics (IF: 3.80), American Society of Civil Engineers, https://doi.org/10.1061/IJGNAI.GMENG-7880

2. Riya Bhowmik, J. T. Shahu, Manoj Datta (2022), Influence of transverse and longitudinal members of coated polyester-yarn geogrid on pullout response under low normal stress, International Journal of Civil Engineering (IF: 2.4), 2022, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40999-022-00741-0.

3. Manojit Samanta, Riya Bhowmik, H Kandri (2022), Laboratory Evaluation of Dynamic Shear Response of Sand - Geomembrane Interface, Geosynthetics International (IF: 4.35), 2022,  https://doi.org/10.1680/jgein.21.00016a

4. Riya Bhowmik, J T Shahu, Manoj Datta (2020) Finite-Element Modeling of Geogrids in Trenches under Inclined Pull, International Journal of Geomechanics (IF: 3.80), American Society of Civil Engineers, 20(8), 10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0001771.

5. Riya Bhowmik, J T Shahu, Manoj Datta (2020). A New Inclined Pullout Device for Laboratory Tests on Geosynthetics. Geotechnical Testing Journal (IF:1.6), American Society for Testing and Materials, https://doi.org/10.1520/ GTJ20190115

6. Riya Bhowmik, J T Shahu, Manoj Datta (2019). Experimental Studies on Inclined Pullout Behaviour of Geosynthetic Sheet Vis-À-Vis Geogrid - Effect of Anchor type and Particle Size of Sand. Geotextiles and Geomembranes (IF: 6.30), 47(6), 767-779, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geotexmem.2019.103490

7. Riya Bhowmik, J T Shahu, Manoj Datta (2019). Experimental Investigations on Inclined Pullout Behaviour of Geogrids Anchored in Trenches. Geosynthetics International (IF:4.35), 26(5), 2019, 515-524, https://doi.org/10.1680/jgein.19.00038

8. Riya Bhowmik, J T Shahu, Manoj Datta (2018). Failure analysis of a geomembrane lined reservoir embankment. Geotextiles and Geomembranes (IF:6.3), 46(1), 52-65, DOI:10.1016/j.geotexmem.2017.10.005

9. Manojit Samanta, Riya Bhowmik (2019). 3D numerical analysis of piled raft foundation in stone column improved soft soil. International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering (SNIP: 2.2), 13(5), 2019, 474-483, DOI:10.1080/19386362.2017.1368139

10. Manoj Datta, M. Patel, Riya Bhowmik, G. V. Ramana, J. T. Shahu (2018). Sustainability of Landfills in Urban Areas: Two Case Studies for Enhanced Utilization of Limited Land Area. Indian Geotechnical Journal (SNIP: 1.4), 48(2), 267-278, DOI:10.1007/s40098-017-0257-3

11. Riya Bhowmik, Mamata Mohanty, Mukul Saxena, J T Shahu (2017). Stability Analysis of Unsupported Deep Excavated Soil Wall and Nailed Soil Wall. ISRM (India) Journal, 6 (2), 2017, 35-38

Book Chapters

1. Shreya Maheshwari, Riya Bhowmik and Manojit Samanta (2023), Rockfall Hazard: A Comprehensive Review of Current Mitigation Practices. Landslides: Detection, Prediction and Monitoring. Springer Nature, DOI : 10.1007/978-3-031-23859-8

2. Riya Bhowmik, Manoj Datta, J T Shahu (2019). Pullout Behaviour of Geosynthetics-A Review of Laboratory Testing Techniques. Ground Improvement Techniques and Geosynthetics, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering (pp. 219-227). Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-0559-7_25

3. Manoj Datta, Amit Kumar, Riya Bhowmik (2017). Rehabilitation and Expansion of Operational Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Dumps of India. Geoenvironmental Practices and Sustainability- Developments in Geotechnical Engineering, Chapter 7; Springer., ISBN: 978-981 -10-4076-4, DOI:10.1007/978-981-10-4077-1_7

Geotechnical Special Publications (ASCE GSPs)

1. Abinash Mahanta, Riya Bhowmik, & Manoj Datta (2019). Stabilization of Hazardous Waste Landfill on Sloping Ground with Variable Base Inclination. In Eighth International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering ASCE GSP 312. Philadelphia, PA, USA: ASCE, pp. 62–71.

2. Riya Bhowmik, Reshma Sukumar, Manoj Datta, J T Shahu (2016). Use of Geosynthetic Reinforcement for Enhancing Stability of Geomembrane-Soil Interface along Slopes of Cover Systems of MSW Landfills. Geo-Chicago 2016, ASCE Geotechnical Special Publication (GSP 271), 307-318, 14-18 August 2016, Chicago, USA.

Conference Proceedings

1. Saroj Kundu, Riya Bhowmik (2023). Kinetic energy-based assessment and design of rockfall protection embankments. In 12th International Conference on Geosynthetics (12 ICG Roma 2022), Italy.

2. Shreya Maheshwari, Riya Bhowmik (2023). Numerical investigation on the behaviour of geosynthetic-reinforced embankment under dynamic impact of rockfall. In 12th International Conference on Geosynthetics (12 ICG Roma 2022), Italy.

3. Riya Bhowmik, J T Shahu, Manoj Datta (2023). Proposed Improvement in Estimation of Anchorage Capacity of Veneer Reinforcement in Landfill Cover System. In 12th International Conference on Geosynthetics (12 ICG Roma 2022), Italy.

4. Aman Sharma, and Riya Bhowmik (2023). A comprehensive review of methodologies for stability and settlement during shallow-depth tunneling in soft soils. The 5th International Conference on Geotechnics for Sustainable Infrastructure Development, Hanoi, Vietnam (Abstract Accepted).

5. Yasar Beg, Vishabjeet Singh, Saroj Kundu, Riya Bhowmik (2023). Tunneling Challenges in Himalayan Region- A Review. In Ninth Indian Young Geotechnical Engineers Conference 2023, Aurangabad, India.(Accepted)

6. Saroj Kundu, Shreya Maheshwari, Riya Bhowmik (2022). Performance Assessment of Existing Rockfall Protection Embankments and Design for a Rockfall Event in Eastern Himalaya. In GeoAsia 2021 – 7th Asian Regional Conference on Geosynthetics, Taipei, Taiwan.

7. Riya Bhowmik, J.T. Shahu, & Manoj Datta (2022). Experimental and Numerical Modelling of Inclined Pullout Behaviour of Geosynthetic Sheet Used as Veneer Reinforcement. In GeoAsia 2021 – 7th Asian Regional Conference on Geosynthetics, Taipei, Taiwan. (Received International Geosynthetics Society Student Award to represent India in GeoAsia7).

8. Riya Bhowmik, J.T. Shahu, & Manoj Datta (2022). Finite element modelling of inclined pullout behaviour of geosynthetic sheet. In 20th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Sydney, Australia.

9. Saroj Kundu, Het Atulkumar Mehta, Niladri Shekhar Sarkar and Riya Bhowmik (2022). Rockfall Hazard in Himalayan region: Assessment and Review of Trajectory Analysis Parameters for Mitigation Strategies. In Proc. of Indian Geotechnical Conference 2022, Kochi, India.

10. Pranav Mahajan, Ritesh Kumar, Riya Bhowmik (2022). Glacial Lake Outburst Floods: A Review of Events, Causes, and Impact. In Proc. of Indian Geotechnical Conference 2022, Kochi, India.

11. Harikrishnan M, Mehta Het Atulkumar, Ijari Harshitha, Riya Bhowmik (2022). Prediction of Single and Twin-Tunnelling Induced Ground Settlements: A Comprehensive Review of Methodologies, In Proc. of Indian Geotechnical Conference 2022, Kochi, India.

12. Aman Sharma, Shreya Maheshwari and Riya Bhowmik (2022). Forensic Investigations of Failures in Rocks: Review and Assessment of Methodologies. In Proc. of Indian Geotechnical Conference 2022, Kochi, India.

13. Shreya Maheshwari and Riya Bhowmik (2021), Detection, Monitoring, and Early-Warning of Landslides using In-Situ Ground-based Monitoring Techniques: A Review. In Proc. of Indian Geotechnical Conference 2021, India.

14. Animesh and Riya Bhowmik (2021), TBM in Difficult Ground Conditions: A Review of its Performance and Viability of Performance Predictive Models. In Proc. of 8th Indian Young Geotechnical Engineers Conference, India.

15. Manoj Datta, Riya Bhowmik, & Abinash Mahanta. Stability of two landfills against sliding along interfaces of geosynthetics in base lining systems. In 11th International Conference on Geosynthetics, International Geosynthetics Society, 16-21 Sep 2018, Seoul, Korea.

16. Riya Bhowmik, J. T. Shahu, Manoj Datta (2016). Design of a Partition Embankment between Two Compartments of a Raw Water Reservoir. Proceedings of the International Conference on Trends and Recent Advances in Civil Engineering (TRACE). New Delhi, pp. 76–83.

17. J. T. Shahu, Manoj Datta, Riya Bhowmik (2016). Seepage and piping in embankment. RACE 2016, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Jaypee University, India.

18. J. T. Shahu, Manoj Datta, Riya Bhowmik (2016). Embankment Failure due to Internal Erosion. National conference on Advances in Geotechnical Engineering 2016, Dept. of Civil Engineering, AMU, Aligarh, India.

19. Riya Bhowmik, Manojit Samanta (2014). Lateral response of piled-raft in cohesionless soil. IGC 2014, Kakinada, A.P., India

20. Manojit Samanta, Riya Bhowmik (2014). Experimental study on piled-raft foundation in sand subjected to combined loading. Deep Foundation Technologies for Infrastructure Development of India (DFI India 2014), IIT Delhi, New Delhi, India.

21. Riya Bhowmik, Manojit Samanta (2013). Analysis of pile group subjected to embankment induced soil movement. Indian Geotechnical Conference, Roorkee, India.

22. Riya Bhowmik, Manojit Samanta (2013). Numerical analysis of piled-raft foundation under vertical load in stone column improved soil. Indian Geotechnical Conference, Roorkee, India