IS 17848: 2022  Confined Masonry for Earthquake Resistance - Code of Practice" (along with Prof. Durgesh C Rai, Prof. Sudhir K Jain and Prof. Svetlana Brzev).

Faridi, M. A., Kuncham, E., Roy, K., and Singhal, V. (2024). Using limited roving sensors to monitor bridge subjected to random traffic load. Journal of Civil Structural Health Monitoring, 1-18.

Gupta, A., Singh, A. K., Singhal, V., and Ahmed, K. F. (2024). Numerical simulation of interaction properties at wall-to-tie-column interface for confined masonry walls. Construction and Building Materials, 411, 134139.

Faridi, M. A., Roy, K., and Singhal, V. (2024). Damage quantification in beam-type structures using modal curvature ratio. Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 9(2), 1-22.

Gupta, A., & Singhal, V. (2023). Strengthening of Confined Masonry Walls Using Reinforced Cementitious Matrix Subjected to In-Plane Loads: A State-of-The-Art Review. Journal of Earthquake Engineering, 1-17.

Borah, B., Naik, S., Abhishek, V., Kaushik, H. B., and Singhal, V. (2023). Influence of Wall Openings on Nonlinear Lateral Load Response of Reinforced Concrete Frames with Masonry Infills: A Finite Element Study. International Journal of Civil Engineering, 1-19.

Borah, B., Kaushik, H. B., and Singhal, V. (2023). Analysis and Design of Confined Masonry Structures: Review and Future Research Directions. Buildings, 13(5), 1282.

Tripathy, D. and Singhal, V., (2023). “Behaviour and Design of Masonry Strengthened with Steel Wire-Reinforced Cementitious Matrix under Flexure,” ASCE Journal of Composites for Construction, 27 (2), https://doi.org/10.1061/ JCCOF2. CCENG-4032.

Borah, B., Kaushik, H. B. and Singhal, V., (2023). “Evaluation of modeling strategies for gravity and lateral load analysis of confined masonry structures,” Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 21, 1273–1301, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-022-01578-7.

Faridi, M. A., Roy, K. and Singhal, V., (2023). "Perturbation Approach for Damage Localization in Beam-type Structures: Analytical, Experimental and Numerical Exposition," Journal of Structural Integrity and Maintenance, 8(2), 111-120.

Borah, B., Kaushik, H. B. and Singhal, V., (2022). “Seismic force distribution in members of confined masonry buildings,” Engineering Structures, 266, 114605.

Borah, B., Kaushik, H. B. and Singhal, V., (2022). “Lateral Load – Deformation Models for Seismic Analysis for Performance – Based Design of Confined Masonry Walls,” Journal of Building Engineering, 48, 103978.

Palagala, V. and Singhal, V., (2021). “Structural Score to Quantify the Vulnerability for Quick Seismic Assessment of RC Framed Buildings in India,” Engineering Structures, 243, 112659.

Borah, B., Singhal, V., and Kaushik, H. B. (2021). “Assessment of seismic design provisions for confined masonry using experimental and numerical approaches,” Engineering Structures, 245, 112864.

Tripathy, D. and Singhal, V., (2021). “Strengthening of weak masonry assemblages using wire reinforced cementitious matrix (WRCM) for shear and flexure loads,” Construction and Building Materials, 277, 122223.

Borah, B., Kaushik, H. B. and Singhal, V., (2021). “Development of a Novel V-D Strut Model for Seismic Analysis of Confined Masonry Buildings,” ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, 147 (3), 04021001. 

Bag, R., Mandal, M. and Singhal, V., (2021). “Rectification of the Tilt and Shift of Well Foundation: A Numerical and Analytical Solution,” Indian Geotechnical Journal, 51, 1011-1025.

Tripathy, D., Meghwal, P. and Singhal, V., (2020). “In-plane and Out-of-plane Behavior of Masonry Infilled RC Frames Strengthened with Fabric Reinforced Cementitious Matrix,” ASCE Journal of Composites for Construction, 24(6), 04020075-1-17.

Mawdkhap, L. L., Kumari, R., Kumar, M., Sinha, S., Singh, S., and Singhal, V., (2020). “Importance of Contextualized Communication for Better Disaster Preparedness and Disaster Risk Reduction: A Case Study from Bihar,” International Journal of Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Studies (IJIMS), 7(2), 103-122. 

Borah, B., Singhal V. and Kaushik, H. B., (2019). “Sustainable Housing Using Confined Masonry Buildings,” SN Applied Sciences, 1 (9), 983.

Tripathy, D. and Singhal, V., (2019). “Estimation of In-Plane Shear Capacity of Confined Masonry Walls With and Without Openings using Strut-and-Tie Analysis,” Engineering Structures, 188, 290-304.

Sagar, S. L., Singhal, V., and Rai, D. C., (2019). “In-plane and Out-of-plane Behavior of Masonry Infilled RC Frames Strengthened with Fabric Reinforced Cementitious Matrix,” ASCE Journal of Composites for Construction, 23(1), 04018073-1-14.

Singhal, V. and Rai, D. C., (2018). “Behavior of Confined Masonry Walls with Openings under In-Plane and Out-of-Plane Loads,” Earthquake Spectra, 34(2), 817-841.

Rai, D. C., Kaushik, H. B., and Singhal, V., (2017). “M6.7 January 4, 2016 Imphal Earthquake: Dismal Performance of Publicly-Funded Buildings,” Current Science 113(12), 2341-2350.

Sagar, S. L., Singhal, V., and Rai, D. C., (2017). “Diagonal Shear and Out-of-Plane Flexural Strength of Fabric-Reinforced Cementitious Matrix–Strengthened Masonry Walletes,” ASCE Journal of Composites for Construction, 21(4), 04017016.

Kumar, G., Sonam, K., Singhal, V. and Roy, K., (2017). “Mode Shape – Based Damage Identification in Cylindrical Pipe Using Dynamic Response” Procedia Engineering, 199, 1988-1993.

Singhal, V., and Rai, D. C., (2016). “In-Plane and Out-Of-Plane Behavior of Confined Masonry Walls for Various Toothing and Openings Details and Prediction of Their Strength and Stiffness,” Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics 45(15), 2551-2569.

Rai, D. C., Singhal, V., Pradhan, T., and Tripathi, A, (2016). “Seismic Vulnerability Assessment of Monastery Temples of Stone Masonry in Sikkim Himalayas,” Current Science 110(10), 1947-1957.

Rai, D. C., Singhal, V., Raj, B., and Sagar, L. (2016). “Reconnaissance of the Effects of the M7.8 Gorkha (Nepal) Earthquake of April 25, 2015,” Geomatics, Natural Hazards and Risk 7(1), 1-17.

Rai, D. C., Singhal, V., Bhushan, R. S. and Sagar, S. L. (2015). “Performance of Residential Buildings during M7.8 Gorkha (Nepal) Earthquake,” Current Science 109(11), 2126-2135.

Singhal, V., and Rai, D. C., (2014). “Role of Toothing on In-Plane and Out-of-Plane Behavior of Confined Masonry Walls,” ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering 140(9), 04014053.

Rai, D. C., Singhal, V., Paikara, S., and Mukherjee, D., (2014). “Sub-paneling of Masonry Walls using Precast Reinforced Concrete Elements for Earthquake Resistance,” Earthquake Spectra, 30(2), 913-937.

Singhal, V., and Rai, D. C., (2014). “Suitability of Half-Scale Burnt Clay Bricks for Shake Table Tests on Masonry Walls,” ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 26(4), 644-657.

Agnihotri, P., Singhal, V., and Rai, D. C., (2013). “Effect of in-plane damage on out-of-plane strength of unreinforced masonry walls,” Engineering Structures, 57, 1-11.

Rai, D. C., Mondal, G., Singhal, V., Parool, N., Pradhan, T., and Mitra, K., (2012). “Reconnaissance Report of the M6.9 Sikkim (India-Nepal Border) Earthquake of September 18, 2011,” Geomatics, Natural Hazard and Risk, 3(2), 99-111.

Rai, D. C., Singhal, V., Mondal, G., Parool, N., Pradhan, T., and Mitra, K., (2012). “M6.9 Nepal-Sikkim Border Earthquake of September 18, 2011,” Current Science, 102(10), 1437-1446.

Komaraneni, S., Rai, D. C., and Singhal, V., (2011). “Seismic Behaviour of Framed Masonry Panel in Out-of-Plane Direction with Prior Damage”, Earthquake Spectra, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute, 27(4), 1077-1103.

Anand, A. and Singhal, V., (2024). “Experimental and Numerical Investigation to Calibrate the Interaction Properties of Sandwich Concrete Panel,” International Symposium on Innovative World of Concrete (IWC 24), Indian Concrete Institute, Kolkata, India.

Gupta, A. and Singhal, V., (2023). “Efficacy of Confining Elements Around the Openings in Confined Masonry Walls,” Proceedings of the 13th Structural Engineering Convention (SEC-2023), Nagpur, India. 

Kumar, R., Singhal, V., and Gur, S., (2023). “Performance Assessment of Superelastic Slit Damper (SSD) as the Seismic Retrofitting Device for Buildings,” Proceedings of the 13th Structural Engineering Convention (SEC-2023), Paper no. 044, Nagpur, India.

Borah, B., Kaushik, H.B., and Singhal, V., (2023). “Sensitivity of Seismic Force Distribution to Key Parameters of Confined Masonry Buildings,” Proceedings of the 13th Structural Engineering Convention (SEC-2023), Paper no. 159, Nagpur, India.

Tripathy, D. and Singhal, V., (2023). “Strengthening of masonry walls with openings using steel wire reinforced Cementitious matrix (SWRCM)” Proceedings of the International Conference on Condition Assessment, Rehabilitation & Retrofitting of Structures (CARRS 2023), IIT Hyderabad, Hyderabad, India.

Tripathy, D. and Singhal, V., (2023). “Sensitivity Analysis of Parameters on the In-Plane Behavior of Unreinforced Masonry Wall Strengthened with Steel Wire Reinforced Cementitious Matrix (SWRCM),” Proceedings of the 14th North American Masonry Conference (14NAMC), Omaha, Nebraska, United States [Received Outstanding Paper Award].

Borah, B., Kaushik, H.B., and Singhal, V., (2023), “Experimental Validation of a Design Methodology for Tie-Columns of Confined Masonry Buildings,” Proceedings of the 14th North American Masonry Conference (14NAMC), Omaha, Nebraska, United States.

Singhal, V., Singh, A. K. and Ahmed, F. K. K., (2022). “Simulation of Interaction Properties in Confined Masonry Walls at Wall-to-Tie-Column Interface,” 17th Symposium on Earthquake Engineering, Paper no. 085, Roorkee, India.

Upadhyaya, S., Maurya, S. K., Singhal, V., and Schildkamp, M., (2022). “Performance analysis of a random rubble stone masonry building with different configurations of seismic bands,” 17th Symposium on Earthquake Engineering, Roorkee, India.

Gupta, A. and Singhal, V., (2022). “Parametric Finite Element Analysis of Confined Masonry Walls Strengthened with Fabric Reinforced Cementitious Matrix,” 17th Symposium on Earthquake Engineering, Paper no. 086, Roorkee, India.

Anand, A. and Singhal, V., (2022). “Structural Behaviour of Precast Concrete Sandwich Panel: A Review,” 17th Symposium on Earthquake Engineering, Paper no. 021, Roorkee, India.

Singhal, V., (2022). “Confined Masonry Buildings: An Alternative and Sustainable Housing” 9th Civil Engineering Conference is the Asian Region, The Institution of Civil Engineers (India), Paper No. 1112, Goa, India.

Borah, B., Kaushik, H. B. and Singhal, V., (2022). “Application of V-D Strut Model for Analysis and Design of Multi-Story Confined Masonry Buildings,” Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Materials, Mechanics and Structures (ICMMS 2022), Kozhikode, India.

Tripathy, D., Gupta, A. and Singhal, V., (2021). “Experimental Investigation on Flexural Performance of Masonry Wallettes Strengthened with Cementitious Matrix Grid,” Murico-7 Conference, Mechanics of Masonry Structures Strengthened with Composite Materials, Italy.

Singhal, V., Tripathy, D. and Meghwal, P., (2021). “Shear and Flexure Behavior of Historical Lime Masonry Strengthened with Fibre Reinforced Cementitious Matrix,” 17th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering (17WCEE), Sendai, Japan.

Singhal, V., Tripathy, D. and Kaushik, H. B., (2021). “Seismic Strengthening of Heritage Masonry Building: A Case Study,” 17th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering (17WCEE), Sendai, Japan.

Tripathy, D. and Singhal, V., (2021). “Strengthening of Mud Masonry Assemblages Using Wire Reinforced Cementitious Matrix (WRCM),” 17th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering (17WCEE), Sendai, Japan.

Borah, B., Kaushik, H. B. and Singhal, V., (2021). “Effectiveness of Code Approaches in Seismic Design of Confined Masonry Walls,” 17th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering (17WCEE), Sendai, Japan.

Singhal, V., Gupta, A. and Meena, G. K., (2020). “Experimental Investigation on Shear and Flexure Behavior of AAC Masonry Strengthened with Fabric Reinforced Cementitious Matrix,” 14th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Montreal, Canada.

Tripathy, D. and Singhal, V., (2020). “Flexural Strengthening of Unreinforced Masonry Using Wire Reinforced Cementitious Matrix,” 14th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Montreal, Canada.

Gupta, A., and Singhal, V., (2020). “In-plane strengthening of confined masonry structures: A Review,” Proceedings of International Conference on Materials, Mechanics and Structures (ICMMS 2020), Kozhikode, India.

Borah, B., Kaushik, H. B. and Singhal, V., (2020). “Finite Element Modelling of Confined Masonry Wall Under In-plane Cyclic Load,” Proceedings of International Conference on Materials, Mechanics and Structures (ICMMS 2020), Kozhikode, India.

Borah, B., Singhal, V. and Kaushik, H. B., (2019). “Assessment of Important Parameters for Seismic Analysis and Design of Confined Masonry Buildings,” National Conference on Advances in Structural Technologies, Silchar, India.

Tripathy D, and Singhal V., (2019). “Analytical Investigation of Unreinforced Masonry Walls Strengthened using Ferrocement Overlay,” 2nd International Conference on Earthquake Engineering and Post Disaster Reconstruction Planning, Bhaktapur, Nepal.

Borah, B., Singhal V. and Kaushik, H. B., (2019). “Assessment of Important Parameters for Seismic Analysis and Design of Confined Masonry Buildings,” National Conference on Advances in Structural Technologies, Paper no. 138, Silchar, India.

Faridi, M. A., Roy, K. and Singhal V., (2018). “Damage Detection in a Simply Supported Beam: Comparing Modal Curvature of Undamaged and Damage Beam,” 16th Symposium on Earthquake Engineering, Paper no. 159, Roorkee, India.

Palagala, V. Y., and Singhal V., (2018). “Structural Score for Rapid Visual Screening of RC Framed Buildings in India,” 16th Symposium on Earthquake Engineering, Paper no. 125, Roorkee, India.

Borah, B., Singhal V. and Kaushik, H. B., (2018). “A Simplified Approach to Analytical Modeling of Confined Masonry Buildings,” 16th Symposium on Earthquake Engineering, Paper no. 247, Roorkee, India.

Borah, B., Singhal V., and Kaushik, H. B., (2018). “Sustainable Housing Using Confined Masonry Buildings,” 2nd International Conference on Civil Engineering for Sustainable Development – Opportunities and Challenges (CESDOC 2018), Paper no. 138, Guwahati, India.

Tripathy D, and Singhal V., (2018). “Formulation of Strut-and-Tie Model for Estimating the Shear Capacity of Confined Masonry Walls,” Proceedings of the 11th National Conference in Earthquake Engineering, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute, Paper no. 616, Los Angeles, CA.

Kumar, G., Sonam, K., Singhal, V., and Roy, K., (2017). “Mode Shape-based Damage Identification in Cylindrical Pipe using Dynamic Response,” EURODYN2017, Procedia Engineering, 199, 1988–1993.

Sagar, L., Singhal, V., and Rai, D. C., (2017). “In-Plane and Out-of-Plane Performance of Masonry Infill Strengthened with Fabric Reinforced Cementitious Matrix,” 13th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Paper no. 064, Halifax, Canada.

Singhal, V. and Rai, D. C., (2017). “Strut-and-Tie Model for Predicting the Shear Capacity of Confined Masonry Walls with and without Openings,” 16th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Paper no. 4605, Santiago, Chile.

Sagar, L., Singhal, V., and Rai, D. C., (2017). “Experimental Investigation of Fabric Reinforced Cementitious Matrix for Strengthening of Infill Walls,” 16th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Paper no. 4204, Santiago, Chile.

Rai, D. C., Singhal, V., Bhushan, R. S. and Sagar, S. L. (2017). “Performance of Masonry and Concrete Buildings during M7.8 Gorkha (Nepal) Earthquake of April 25, 2015,” 16th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Paper no. 4210, Santiago, Chile.

Singhal, V. and Rai, D. C., (2015). “Lateral Strength and Stiffness Predictions for Confined Masonry Walls,” 12th North American Masonry Conference, Paper no. 90, Denver, Colorado.

Singhal, V. and Rai, D. C., (2014). “Seismic Behavior of Confined Masonry Walls when Subjected to In-Plane and Out-of-Plane Loading,” 10th US National Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Paper no. 675, Anchorage, Alaska. 

Singhal, V., and Rai, D. C., (2013). “Experimental Investigation of Confined Masonry Panels with Openings under In-Plane and Out-of-Plane Loads,” 12th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Paper no. 463, Vancouver, Canada. [Received the R G Drysdale Award for the Best Paper on Masonry Research or Education]

Rai, D. C., Singhal, V., Pradhan, T., and Parool, N., (2013). “Seismic Vulnerability of Monastery Temples of Stone Masonry,” 12th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Paper no. 461, Vancouver, Canada.

Singhal, V., and Rai, D. C., (2012). “Role of Toothing on Out-of-Plane Behavior of Damaged Confined Masonry Wall,” 15th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Paper no. 4850, Lisbon, Portugal.

Saraf, A., Singhal, V., Poonia, V., and Rai, D. C., (2012). “Effect of Grid Pattern on Load-Deformation Behavior of Paneled Masonry Wall,” 15th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Paper no. 4846, Lisbon, Portugal.

Tripti, P., Singhal, V., Mondal, G., Parool, N., and Rai, D. C., (2012). “Seismic Vulnerability of Buddhist Monasteries: Evidences from the 2011 Sikkim Earthquake,” 15th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Paper no. 3706, Lisbon, Portugal.

Rai, D. C., Mondal, G., Singhal, V., Parool, N., and Tripti, P., (2012). “2011 Sikkim Earthquake: Effects on Building Stocks: Perspective on Growing Seismic Risk,” 15th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Paper no. 3708, Lisbon, Portugal.

Rai, D. C., and Singhal, V., (2012). “On Loading Protocols to Evaluate Seismic Performance of Masonry Walls Under Combined In-plane and Out-of-plane Loading,” 2012 Joint Conference of the Engineering Mechanics Institute and the 11th ASCE Joint Specialty Conference on Probabilistic Mechanics and Structural Reliability, Paper no. 608, Notre Dame.

Rai, D. C., Agnihotri, P., and Singhal, V., (2011). “Out-of-Plane Strength of Damaged Unreinforced Masonry Walls,” 11th North American Masonry Conference, Paper no. 183, Minneapolis, US.

Singhal, V., and Rai, D. C., (2010). “Use of Small-Scaled Burnt Clay Bricks for Shake Table Tests of Masonry Walls,” 9th US National and 10th Canadian Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Paper No. 1305, Toronto, Canada.

Singhal, V., Komaraneni, S., Agnihotri, P. and Rai, D. C., (2010). “Behaviour of Masonry Panels Subjected to Out-of-Plane Seismic Loads,” All India Seminar on Advances in Materials and Techniques in Construction, The Institute of Engineers (India).

Rai, D. C., Komaraneni, S., and Singhal, V., (2009). “Out-of-plane Seismic Behaviour of Brick Masonry Infilled Panels with Prior In-plane Damage,” 11th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Paper No. 239, Toronto, Ontario.

Bajpai, K. K., Amarendra, and Singhal, V., (2008). “Effectiveness of FRP Composites for Flexural Strengthening of Unreinforced Masonry Walls,” 8th International Seminar on Structural Masonry, Istanbul, Turkey, 305-313.