Durgesh C. Rai

List of Publications


 

 


Books

Model
Building Codes

Journal Papers

Conference Papers

Special Reports & Articles

Discussions, Notes
Author's Reply

Research Reports

Papers Presented
 but not Published

Invited Lectures


 

Patents

  1. Rai, D. C. and Singh, V. P. (2014). Aluminium Core Buckling Restrained Brace for Energy Dissipation. India Patent application 3053/DEL/2014 dt. 27.10.2014, filed October 2014. Patent Pending.

Book Chapters

  1. Kumar, S., Rai, D.C. (2022). Enhancing Flexural Strength of Unreinforced Masonry Members Using Cementitious Matrix-Based Composites. Stability and Failure of High Performance Composite Structures. Composites Science and Technology . Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-2424-8.

  2. Rai D.C., Selvaraj B.R., and Sagar L. (2021), Masonry-Infilled RC Frames Strengthened with Fabric-Reinforced Cementitious Matrix.Emerging Trends of Advanced Composite Materials in Structural Applications. Composites Science and Technology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-1688-4_2

  3. Guidelines for Earthquake Resistant Non-Engineered Construction, Hindi Translation of original English Publication of International Association of Earthquake Engineering (IAEE), National Information Centre of Earthquake Engineering (NICEE), Kanpur.

  4. [This publication received the Technical Textbook Award for the year 2004 from All India Council of Technical Education, New Delhi.]

Books

  1. Guidelines for Earthquake Resistant Non-Engineered Construction, Hindi Translation of original English Publication of International Association of Earthquake Engineering (IAEE), National Information Centre of Earthquake Engineering (NICEE), Kanpur.

  2. [This publication received the Technical Textbook Award for the year 2004 from All India Council of Technical Education, New Delhi.]

  3. Engineering Response to Hazards of Terrorism (along with S K Jain and C V R Murty). This volume contains the articles or power point presentations made during the seminar with themes of hazard estimations, structural and non-structural mitigation measures and hazard detection.398 pages. ISBN: 978-81-906130-1-9.

 

Model Building Codes

  1. Jain, S. K., Rai, D. C. and Jaiswal, O. R. (2011). IITK-RDSO Guidelines on Seismic Design of Railway Bridges: Provisions with Commentary and Explanatory Examples, IIT Kanpur and Research Designs and Standards Organisation, Lucknow.

  2. Rai, D. C. (2005). IITK-GSDMA Guidelines on Seismic Evaluation and Strengthening of Existing Buildings: Provisions with Commentary and Explanatory Examples, IIT Kanpur and Gujarat State Disaster Mitigation Authority, Gandhinagar, Available at www.nicee.org/IITK-GSDMA_Codes.php, Final Draft, 116 p.

    [This model code became the basis of BIS standard IS 15988:2013 Seismic Evaluation and Strengthening of Existing Reinforced Concrete Buildings Guidelines ]

  3. Rai, D. C. (2005). IITK-GSDMA Guidelines on Structural Use of Reinforced Masonry, Provisions with Commentary and Explanatory Examples, IIT Kanpur and Gujarat State Disaster Mitigation Authority, Gandhinagar, Available at www.nicee.org/IITK-GSDMA_Codes.php, Final Draft, 69 p.

    [This model code is the basis of provisions of Reinforced Masonry Design included in the National Building Code (NBC) ]

  4. Rai, D. C. and Jain, S. K. (20). Proposed Modifications and Commentary for Code on Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures, IS 1893: 2016(Part 1- General Provisions and Buildings), World Bank-sponsored Project on Improving Seismic Resilience of Built Environment in India at IIT Gandhinagar, Available at https://www.nicee.org/IITGN-WB_Codes.php, p. 165.

  5. Brzev, S., Jain, S. K. and Rai, D. C. (2019). Ductile Design and Detailing of Reinforced Concrete Structures Subjected to Seismic Forces Code of Practice (IS 13920 : 2016)- Proposed Modifications and Commentary, World Bank-sponsored Project on Improving Seismic Resilience of Built Environment in India at IIT Gandhinagar, Available at https://www.nicee.org/IITGN-WB_Codes.php, p. 121.

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Monographs

  1. Jain, S. K., Brzev, S., Bhargava, L. K., Basu, D., Ghosh, I., Rai, D. C. and Ghaisas, K. V. (2015).“Confined Masonry for Residential Construction, IIT Gandhinagar.

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Journal Papers

  • Refereed Papers in Journals Listed on ISI Web of Science
  1. Patnana, V. and Rai, D. C. (2024).“Seismic performance of vertical strut and lateral brace suspended continuous-plasterboard ceiling system with all edges free in the plane of ceiling.” Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics, J. of Intnl. Assoc. of Earthquake Engrg., Wiley. 1-20, [doi.org/10.1002/eqe.4145].

  2. Kumar, S. and Rai, D. C. (2024). “Experimental and numerical study on the behavior of small-scaled masonry prisms and beams strengthened with ECC,” Journal of Materials Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineering, vol.36, no.6, 04024139, [DOI: 10.1061/JMCEE7.MTENG-17308].

  3. Kumar, S. and Rai, D. C. (2023). “Development of engineered cementitious composite with moderate tensile properties using polyester fibers, ” Construction and Building Materials, Elsevier, vol. 404, 133158, [doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.133158].

  4. Avasthi, R. and Rai, D. C. (2023). “Seismic behavior of circular segmental masonry arch considering tensile strength of joints, ” Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, vol. 21, no. 14, 6367-6391.

  5. Gani, A., Banday, J.M., and Rai, D. C. (2023). “Shake table tests on timber frame structure infilled with dry bond masonry, ” Journal of Building Engineering, Elsevier, vol. 78, Nov., [doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2023.107597].

  6. Gani, A., Banday, J.M., and Rai, D. C. (2023). “Seismic evaluation of traditional timber framed masonry systems using shake table tests and finite element modelling,” Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, Springer, vol. 8, no. 231, [doi.org/10.1007/s41062-021-01197-4].

  7. A18. Chhabra J. P.S., and Rai D. C. (2022). “Experimental testing of aluminum-core buckling restrained knee braced Truss moment frames for earthquake resistance,” Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics, J. of Intnl. Assoc. of Earthquake Engrg., Wiley, 1-21. [doi.org/10.1002/eqe.3780]

  8. Avasthi, R., Bansal, N., and Rai, D. C. (2022).“Behavior of unreinforced dry-jointed masonry walls at corners under lateral loads,” Earthquake Spectra, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute, [doi:10.1177/87552930221131097].

  9. Selvaraj B. R. and Rai, D. C. (2022). “Effect of in-plane damage on out-of-plane response of FRCM strengthened masonry infilled RC frames,”Journal of Composites for Construction, American Society of Civil Engineering (in print).[doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.06.002].

  10. Matale, S. V., Kumar, M. and Rai, D. C. (2022). “Experimental and numerical study of a plasterboard suspended ceiling system with “Free” perimeter supports, ”Journal of Structural Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineering, [DOI: 10.1061/JSENDH/STENG-11460]

  11. Patnana, V. and Rai, D. C. (2022). “Experimental testing on nonstructural continuous plasterboard suspended ceiling systems under shake table-generated motions, ”Earthquake Spectra, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI), vol. 38, no. 3, 1918-1945, [doi.org/10.1177/87552930221085298]

  12. Ul Haq, M. and Rai, D. C. (2020). “Experimental and parametric investigation of effects of built-in staircases on the dynamics and RC buildings, ”Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics, J. of Intnl. Assoc. of Earthquake Engrg., John Wiley, vol. 49, no. 6, 527-542, [doi.org/10.1002/eqe.3251.

  13. Pokhara, P., Ekamparam, A. S. S., Gupta, A. B., Rai, D. C., and Singh, A. (2019). “Activated alumina sludge as partial substitute for fine aggregates in brick making,”Construction and Building Materials, Elsevier, vol. 221, 244-252, [doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.06.002].

  14. Lalit Sagar, S., Singhal, V., and Rai, D. C. (2018). “In-plane and out-of-plane behavior of masonry infilled RC frames strengthened with fabric reinforced cementitious matrix,” Journal of Composites for Construction, American Society of Civil Engineering, (in print).

  15. Tripathi, A. and Rai, D. C. (2018). “Seismic vulnerability assessment and fragility analysis of stone masonry monastic temples in Sikkim Himalayas, International Journal of Architectural Heritage: Conservation, Analysis, and Restoration, Taylor & Francis, [doi: 10.1080/15583058.2018.1433249].

  16. Singh, P. R. and Rai, D. C. (2018). “Effect of piped water cooling on thermal stress in mass concrete at early ages,” Journal of Engineering Mechanics, ,American Society of Civil Engineering, vol. 144, no. 3, 04017183, [doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)EM.1943-7889.0001418], 11p.

  17. Rai, D. C., Kaushik, H. B. and Singhal, V. (2018). “M6.7 January 4, 2016 Imphal earthquake: dismal performance of Publicly-funded buildings,Current Science,vol. 113, no. 12, 2341-50.

  18. Singhal, V. and Rai, D. C. (2017). “ Behavior of confined masonry walls with openings under in-plane and out-of-plane loads,” Earthquake Spectra,Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI), (in print) [https://doi.org/10.1193/061416EQS097M].

  19. Lalit Sagar, S., Singhal, V., Rai, D. C. and Gudur, P. (2017). “Diagonal shear and out-of-plane flexural strength of fabric- reinforced cementitious matrix strengthened masonry walletes,” Journal of Composites for Construction,American Society of Civil Engineering, [doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)CC.1943-5614.0000796].

  20. Bose, S. and Rai, D. C. (2015). “Lateral load behavior of open ground story RC building with AAC infills in upper stories,” Earthquake Spectra, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) vol. 32, no. 3, 1653-1674 [doi: 10.1193/121413EQS295M].

  21. 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, J. of Intnl. Assoc. of Earthquake Engrg., John Wiley, [DOI: 10.1002/eqe.2783], 19 p.

  22. Rai, D. C., Singhal, V., Pradhan, T. and Tripathi, A. (2016). “Seismic Vulnerability of monastery temples of stone masonry in Sikkim Himalayas,Current Science, vol. 110, no. 10, 1947-57.

  23. Rai, D. C., Singhal, V., Bhushan, R. S. and Sagar, S. L. (2015). “Reconnaissance of the effects of the M7.8 Gorkha (Nepal) Earthquake of April 25, 2015,Geomatics, Natural Hazards and Risk, Taylor & Francis, 1-15.[ doi:10.1080/19475705.2015.1084955]

  24. 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, vol. 109, no. 11, 2126-2135 [doi: 10.18520/v109/i11/2126-2135].

  25. Parool, N. and Rai, D. C. (2015). “Seismic fragility of multi-span simply supported bridge with d rop spans and steel bearings,” Journal of Bridge Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineering, [10.1061/(ASCE)BE.1943-5592.0000778 ]

  26. Kumar, M., Rai, D. C. and Jain, S. K. (2015). “Ductility Reduction Factors for Masonry Infilled RC Frames,,” Earthquake Spectra, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI), vol. 31, no. 1, pages 339‒365 [doi: 10.1193/110512EQS322M].

  27. Rai, D. C. and Dhanapal, S. (2015). “Mineralogical and Mechanical Properties of Masonry and Mortars of Lucknow Monuments of c. 18 Century,” International Journal of Architectural Heritage: Conservation, Analysis, and Restoration, Taylor & Francis, vol. 9, no. 3, [DOI:10.1080/15583058.2013.780109], 300-309.

  28. Singhal, V. and Rai, D. C. (2014). “Role of Toothing on In-Plane and Out-Of-Plane Behavior of Confined Masonry Walls,,” Journal of Structural Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineering, vol. 140, no. 9, /04014053(14) [doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0000947].

  29. Jain, A. and Rai, D. C. (2014). “Lateral-torsional buckling of laterally unsupported single angle sections loaded along geometric axis,” Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Elsevier, vol. 102, 178‒189.

  30. Rai, D. C., Paikara, S., Mukherjee, D. and Singhal, V. (2014). “Sub-paneling of Masonry Walls using Pre-Cast RC Elements for Earthquake Resistance,” Earthquake Spectra, Journal of Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (USA), vol. 30, no. 2, [doi: 10.1193/102010EQS178M], 913‒937.

  31. Singhal, V. and Rai, D. C. (2014). “Suitability of Half-Scale Burnt Clay Bricks for Shake Table Tests on Masonry Walls,,” Journal of Materials Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineering, vol. 26, no. 4, 644-657.

  32. Rai, D. C., Jain, S. K., Murty, C. V. R. and Bansal, D. (2014). “Large capacity reaction floor-wall assembly for pseudo-dynamic testing at IIT Kanpur and its load rating,” Current Science, vol. 106, no. 1, 93-100.

  33. Mitra, K., Ailawadi, S. and Rai, D. C. (2013). “Initiatives in Educating Future Architects in Earthquake Resistant Design Practices,” Seismological Research Letters, Seismological Society of America, vol. 84, no. 5, Sept./Oct., 820-28.

  34. 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, Elsevier, vol. 57, [10.1016/j.engstruct.2013.09.004 ], 1–11.

  35. Sahoo, D. R. and Rai, D. C. (2013). “Design and Evaluation of Seismic Strengthening Techniques for Reinforced Concrete Frames with Soft Ground Story,” Engineering Structures, Elsevier, vol. 56, 1933–1944.

  36. Rai, D. C, Komaranenni, S., and Pradhan, T. (2013). “Strengthening of Slab Action in Transverse Direction of Damaged Deck of Prestressed Box Girder Bridge,” Journal of Bridge Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineering, vol. 18, no. 1, 65-75.

  37. Rai, D. C. and Dhanapal, S. (2013). “Bricks and mortars in Lucknow monuments of c. 17–18 century,” Current Science, Indian Academy of Sciences, vol. 104, no. 2, 25 January, 238-244.

  38. Rai, D. C., Annam, P. K. and Pradhan, T. (2012). “Seismic Testing of Steel Braced Frames with Aluminum Shear Yielding Dampers.” Engineering Structures, Elsevier, vol. 46, 737-747.

  39. 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 Hazards and Risk, Taylor & Francis, vol. 3, no. 2, 99-111.

  40. Rai, D. C., Singhal, V., Mondal, G., Parool, N., Pradhan, T. and Mitra, K. (2012). “The M 6.9 Sikkim (India–Nepal Border) earthquake of 18 September 2011.” Current Science, Indian Academy of Sciences, vol. 102, no. 10, 25 May, 1437-46.

  41. Komaranenni, S., Rai, D. C. and Singhal, V. (2011). “Seismic Behavior of Framed Masonry Panels in Out-of-Plane Direction with Prior Damage,” Earthquake Spectra, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI), vol. 27, no. 4, 1077–1103.

  42. Sahoo, D. R. and Rai, D. C. (2010). “Seismic strengthening of non-ductile reinforced concrete frames using aluminum shear links as energy dissipation devices,” Engineering Structures, Elsevier, vol. 32, no. 11, 3548-3557 .

  43. Nagaprasad, P., Rai, D. C. and Sahoo, D. R. (2009). “Seismic strengthening of RC columns using external steel cage,” Journal of Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics, John Wiley, vol. 38, no. 14, 1563 – 1586.

  44. Sinha, P. and Rai, D. C. (2009). “Development and performance of single-axis shake table for earthquake simulation.” Current Science, Indian Academy of Sciences, vol. 96, no. 12, 1611-1620.

  45. Kaushik, H.B., Rai, D. C. and Jain, S. K. (2009). “Effectiveness of Some Strengthening Options for Masonry-Infilled RC Frames with Open First-Storey,” Journal of Structural Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineering, vol. 135, no. 8, 925-937.

  46. Sahoo, D. R. and Rai, D. C. (2009). “A Novel Technique Seismic Strengthening of RC Frame using Steel Caging and Aluminum Shear Yielding Device", Earthquake Spectra, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI), vol. 25, no. 2, 415-437.

  47. Jain, S., Rai, D. C. and Sahoo, D. R. (2008), "Post-Yield Cyclic Buckling Criteria for Aluminum Shear Panels", Journal of Applied Mechanics, American Society of Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 75, 021015-1-8.

  48. Mondal, G. and Rai, D. C. (2008), "Performance of Harbour Structures in Andaman Islands During 2004 Sumatra Earthquake", Engineering Structures, Elsevier, Vol. 30, No. 1, 174-182.

  49. Rai, D. C. (2008), "A Generalized Method for Seismic Evaluation of Existing Buildings", Current Science, Indian Academy of Sciences, Vol. 94, No. 3, 10 February, 363-370.

  50. Rai, D. C. and Goel, S. C. (2007), "Seismic Strengthening of Rocking-Critical Masonry Piers", Journal of Structural Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineering, Vol. 133, No. 10, 1445-1452.

  51. Sahoo, D. R. and Rai, D. C. (2007), "Built-Up Battened Columns Under Lateral Cyclic Loading", Thin Walled Structures, Elsevier, Vol. 45, No. 5, 552-562.

  52. Kaushik, H. B., Rai, D. C. and Jain, S. K. (2007), "Stress-Strain Characteristics of Clay Brick Masonry under Uniaxial Compression", Journal of Materials Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineering, Vol. 19, No. 9, 728-739.

  53. Jaiswal, O. R., Rai, D. C. and Jain, S. K. (2007), "Review of Seismic Codes on Liquid Containing Tanks", Earthquake Spectra, J. of Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (USA), Vol. 23, No. 1, February, 239-260.

  54. Kaushik, H. B., Rai, D. C. and Jain, S. K. (2007), "Uniaxial Compressive Stress-Strain Model for Clay Brick Masonry", Current Science, Indian Academy of Sciences, Vol. 92, No. 4, 25 February, 497-501.

  55. Kaushik, H. B., Rai, D. C. and Jain, S. K. (2006), "Code Approaches to Seismic Design of Masonry Infilled Reinforced Concrete Frames: A State-of-the-Art Review", Earthquake Spectra, J. of Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (USA), Vol. 22, No. 4, November, 961-983.

  56. Mondal, G. and Rai, D. C. (2006), "Need for Earthquake-Resistant Design of Harbour Structures in India in view of their Performance during the 2004 Sumatra Earthquake", Current Science, Indian Academy of Sciences, Vol. 91, No. 9, 10 November, 1134-1138.

  57. Malik, J. N., Murty, C. V. R., and Rai, D. C. (2006), "Landscape Changes in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands (India) after the Indian Ocean Tsunami and Earthquakes of December 26, 2004", Earthquake Spectra, J. of Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (USA), Vol. 22, No. S3, June, S43-S46.

  58. Murty, C. V. R., Rai, D. C., Jain, S. K., Kaushik, H. B., Mondal, G., and Dash, S. R. (2006), "Performance of Structures in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands (India) during the December 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami", Earthquake Spectra, J. of Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (USA), Vol. 22, No. S3, June, S321-S354.

  59. Rai, D. C., Murty, C. V. R., Jain, S. K., Kaushik, H. B., Mondal, G., Dash, S. R., Tang, A., Yashinsky M., and Eskijian, M. (2006), "The Effect of the December 2004 Great Sumatra Earthquake and Indian Ocean Tsunami on Transportation Systems in India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands", Earthquake Spectra, J. of Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (USA), Vol. 22, No. S3, June, S561-579.

  60. Tang, A., Rai, D. C., Murty, David A., C. V. R., Jain, S. K., Dash, S. R., Kaushik, H. B., Mondal, G., Murugesh G., Plant G., McLaughlin J., Yashinsky, M., Eskijian, M. and Rao S. (2006), "Lifeline Systems in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands (India) after the December 2004 Great Sumatra Earthquake and Indian Ocean Tsunami", Earthquake Spectra, J. of Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (USA), Vol. 22, No. S3, June, S581-S606.

  61. Kaushik, H. B., Rai, D. C. and Jain, S. K. (2006), "A Case for Use of Dynamic Analysis in Designing for Earthquake Forces", Current Science, Indian Academy of Sciences, Vol. 91, No. 7, 10 October, 874-877.

  62. Rai, D. C. and Murty, C. V. R. (2006), "Effects of the 2005 Muzaffarabad (Kashmir) Earthquake on Built Environment", Current Science, Indian Academy of Sciences, Vol. 90, No. 8, April 25, 1066-1070.

  63. Rai, D. C. and Murty, C. V. R. (2005), "Engineering Lessons Not Learnt from 2002 Diglipur Earthquake - A Review after 2004 Sumatra Earthquake", Current Science, Indian Academy of Sciences, Vol. 89, No. 10, November 25, 1681-1689.

  64. Jain, S. K., Murty, C. V. R., Rai, D. C., Sheth, A., and Jaiswal, A. (2005), "Effects of M9 Sumatra Earthquake and Tsunami of 26 December 2004", Current Science, Indian Academy of Sciences, Vol.  88 No. 3, February 10, 357-359.

  65. Rai, D. C. (2003), "Performance of Elevated Tanks in Mw 7.7 Bhuj Earthquake of January 26, 2001", Proc. Indian Academy of Sciences (Earth & Planetary Science), Vol. 112, No. 3, September, 421-429.

  66. Rai, D. C. and Goel, S. C. (2003), "Seismic Evaluation and Upgrading of Chevron Braced Frames", Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Elsevier, Vol. 59, No. 8, August, 971-994.

  67. Murty C. V. R., Rai, D. C., Bajpai, K. K. & Jain S. K. (2003), "Effectiveness of Reinforcement Details in Exterior RC Beam-Column Joints for Earthquake Resistance", ACI Structural Journal, American Concrete Institute, Vol. 100, No. 2, March-April, 149-156.

  68. Rai, D. C. (2002), "Inelastic Cyclic Web Buckling of Aluminum Shear Panels", Journal of Engineering Mechanics, American Society of Civil Engineering, Vol. 128, No. 11, November, 1233-1237.

  69. Rai, D. C. (2002), "Seismic Retrofitting of R/C Shaft Support of Elevated Tanks", Earthquake Spectra, J. of Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (USA), Vol. 18, No. 4, November, 745-760.
    [Also reprinted in Indian Concrete Journal, The ACC Limited, Thane, Vol. 77, No. 11, 1441-1449.]

  70. Rai, D. C. (2002), "Elevated Tanks", Earthquake Spectra - 2001 Bhuj, India Earthquake Reconnaissance Report, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (USA), Supplement A to Vol. 18, July, 279-295.

  71. Rai, D. C., Prasad, M., Jain, S. K., Rao, G., and Patel, P. (2002), "Hospitals & Schools", Earthquake Spectra - 2001 Bhuj, India Earthquake Reconnaissance Report, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (USA), Supplement A to Vol. 18, July, 265-277.

  72. Murty, C. V. R., Arlekar, J. N., Rai, D. C., Udasi, H. B. and Nayak, D. (2002), "Masonry Structures", Earthquake Spectra - 2001 Bhuj, India Earthquake Reconnaissance Report, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (USA), Supplement A to Vol. 18, July, 187-224.

  73. Murty, C. V. R., Goel, R. K., Goyal, A., Jain, S. K., Sinha, R., Rai, D. C., Arlekar, J. N. and Metzger, R. (2002), "Reinforced Concrete Structures", Earthquake Spectra - 2001 Bhuj, India Earthquake Reconnaissance Report, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (USA), Supplement A to Vol. 18, July, 149-185.

  74. Rai, D C. (2000), "Future Trends in Earthquake Resistant-Design of Structures", Current Science, Indian Academy of Sciences , Vol. 79, No. 9, 1291-1300.

  75. Rai, D. C. (1999), "Use of supplemental Damping in Seismic Retrofitting: A Case Study", Engineering Structures, Elsevier, Vol. 21, No. 7, 603-614.

  76. Rai, D. C., and Wallace, B. J. (1998), "Aluminium Shear-Links for Enhanced Seismic Performance", Journal of Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics, John Wiley, Vol. 27, 315-342.

  77. Rai, D. C., and Goel, S. C. (1996), "Seismic Strengthening of Unreinforced Masonry Piers with Steel Elements", Earthquake Spectra, J. of Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (USA), Vol. 12, No. 4, 845-862.

 
  • Refereed Papers in Journals Not Listed on ISI Web of Science
  1. Jain, S. K., Brzev, S. and Rai, D. C. (2015). "Use of confined masonry for improved seismic safety of buildings in India, "The Bridge and Structural Engineer, J. Indian National Group of Intnl. Assocn. for Bridge and Structural Engineering, vol. 45, no. 1, 29-39.

  2. Rai, D. C., Kumar K. and Kaushik, H. B. (2006), "Ultimate Flexural Strength of Reinforced Concrete Circular Hollow Sections", Indian Concrete Journal, The ACC Limited, No. 12, 39-45.

  3. Rai, D. C., Ramesh, U. and Thakkar, S. K. (2006), "Behaviour of Seismic & Non-Seismic RC frames Under Cyclic Loads", Indian Concrete Journal, The ACC Limited, Thane, Vol. 80, No. 7, 46-52.

  4. Kaushik, H. B. and Rai, D. C. (2006), "An Insight into the Flexibility of Light Beam-to-column Connections", Journal of Institution of Engineers (India)  (Civil Engineering Division), Vol. 86, February, 171-176.

  5. Rai, D. C. and Jain, S. K. (2004), "Earthquake Engineering Curriculum for Polytechnics of UP and Uttaranchal", The Indian Journal of Technical Education, Indian Society of Technical Education, Vol. 27, No.3, July-September 2004, 31-36.

  6. Rai, D. C. (2001), "Cyclic Testing for Evaluation of Seismic Performance of Structural Components", Journal of. Indian Society of Earthquake Technology, Vol. 38, No. 1, 31-55.

  7. Murty C. V. R., Rai, D. C., Bajpai, K. K. & Jain S. K. (2001), "Anchorage Details and Joint Design in Seismic RC Frames", Indian Concrete Journal, The ACC Limited, Thane, Vol. 75, No. 4, 274-280.

  8. Rai, D.C. (1998), "Lessons from the Jabalpur Earthquake", Indian Concrete Journal, The ACC Limited, Thane, Vol. 72, No. 11, 571-576.

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Conference Papers

  • Interenational Conference
  1. Avasthi, R. and Rai, D. C. (2024).”Comparison of lateral load limit analysis and time history analysis of mortar-bonded masonry arch,” 18th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, June 30- July 5, Milan, Italy, Session CHH 1.

  2. Avasthi, R. and Rai, D. C. (2024).”Shake table tests on small-scale single-span masonry arch bridge,” 18th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, June 30- July 5, Milan, Italy, Session BCI 3/1.

  3. Kumar, A., Rai, D. C. and Kumar, M.(2024).”Characterization of small-size single-surface sliding bearing for seismic isolation,” 18th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, June 30- July 5, Milan, Italy, Session IDD 9.

  4. Patnana, V. and Rai, D. C. (2024).”Capacity evaluation of continuous-plasterboard suspended ceiling-perimeter connections,” 18th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, June 30- July 5, Milan, Italy, Session NSE 1.

  5. Gani, A., Rai, D. C. and Banday, J.M. (2024).”Seismic behaviour of timber framed masonry systems strengthened by nails,” 18th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, June 30- July 5, Milan, Italy, Session CMS 3.

  6. Patnana, V. and Rai, D. C. (2024).”Numerical performance of continuous plasterboard suspended ceiling with all edges free in its plane,” 18th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, June 30- July 5, Milan, Italy, Session NSE 1.

  7. Kumar, A. and Rai, D. C. (2024).”Seismic performance of suspended sprinkler piping system: a review,” 18th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, June 30- July 5, Milan, Italy, Session NSE 1.

  8. Kumar, S. and Rai, D. C. (2024).”Numerical study of masonry wall panels sandwiched between ECC layers,” 18th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, June 30- July 5, Milan, Italy, Session CMS 9.

  9. Kumar, S. and Rai, D. C. (2024).”Seismic performance of the confined masonry wall panels sandwiched between ECC layers,” 18th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, June 30- July 5, Milan, Italy, Session CMS 12.

  10. Dube, S. and Rai, D. C. (2024).”Shear vulnerability assessment of pretensioned girders during vertical earthquake excitation,” 18th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, June 30- July 5, Milan, Italy, Session BCI 99.

  11. Rai, D. C., Dube, S. and Chugh, P. (2024).”Passive control of step-back structures using aluminum shear yielding dampers,” 18th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, June 30- July 5, Milan, Italy, Session IDD 3.

  12. Gani, A., Rai, D. and Banday, J.M. (2024).”Effect of infill on seismic performance of timber framed structure infilled with dry bond masonry,” 18th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, June 30- July 5, Milan, Italy, Session RES 3.

  13. Jain, S., Brzev, S. and Rai, D. (2024).”The first large-scale application of confined masonry in India: lessons learned,” 18th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, June 30- July 5, Milan, Italy, Session RES 3.

  14. Singhal, V., Rai, D. C. and Brzev, S. (2024). ”Development of Indian seismic design and construction code on confined masonry,” 18th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, June 30- July 5, Milan, Italy, Session RES 3.

  15. Brzev, S., Jain, S. and Rai, D. C. (2024)”Confined masonry technology for enhanced seismic resilience of buildings in India,” 18th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, June 30- July 5, Milan, Italy, Session RES 8.

  16. Gani, A., Rai, D. C. and Banday, J. M. (2022). ”Shake table tests of traditional timber frame masonry construction system,” 14th North America Masonry Conference, Omaha, NE, The Masonry Society, Jun 11-14, Paper no. 186. [Received the Outstanding Paper Award for the Best Experimental Work]

  17. Avasthi, R. and Rai, D. C. (2023). ”Shake table experiments on small-scaled masonry arch with finite tensile strength,” 14th North America Masonry Conference, Omaha, NE, Jun 11-14, Paper no. 096.

  18. Kumar, S. and Rai, D. C. (2023). ”Strengthening Of Unreinforced Brick Masonry Wallets Using Engineered Cementitious Composite (ECC) Overlays,” 14th North America Masonry Conference, Omaha, NE, Jun 11-14, Paper no. 109.

  19. Patnana, V. and Rai, D. C. (2022). ”Numerical Simulation to Predict the Seismic Performance of Continuous Plasterboard Suspended Ceiling Systems,” 5th International Workshop on the Seismic Performance of Non-Structural Elements (SPONSE), Stanford, CA, Dec 5-7, Paper no. 53.

  20. Patnana, V. and Rai, D. C. (2022). ”Seismic Performance of Vertical Strut and Lateral Brace Suspended Continuous Plasterboard Ceiling under Shake Table Generated Motions, ” 12th National Conference in Earthquake Engineering, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute, Salt Lake City, UT, Jun 27-July 01, Paper No. 10277.

  21. Patnana, V. and Rai, D. C. (2022). ”Sub-Assemblage Testing on Critical Connections of Continuous Plasterboard Suspended Ceiling Systems, ” 12th National Conference in Earthquake Engineering, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute, Salt Lake City, UT, Jun 27-July 01, Paper No. 10279.

  22. Kumar, S. and Rai, D. C. (2022). ”Performance of Confined Masonry Walls with and without Openings Retrofitted with Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) Overlay under In-plane Cyclic Loading, ” 12th National Conference in Earthquake Engineering, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute, Salt Lake City, UT, Jun 27-July 01, Paper No. 10286.

  23. Kumar, S. and Rai, D. C. (2022). ”Performance of Confined Masonry Walls Retrofitted with Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) Overlay under In-plane Cyclic Loading, ” 12th National Conference in Earthquake Engineering, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute, Salt Lake City, UT, Jun 27-July 01, Paper No. 10285.

  24. Patel, A. D. and Rai, D. C. (2022). ”Seismic Resistance of Truss Moment Frame with Aluminum and Steel Core, Buckling Braces, ”12th National Conference in Earthquake Engineering, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute, Salt Lake City, UT, Jun 27-July 01, Paper No. 10289.

  25. Loharkar, K. S. and Rai, D. C. (2022). ”Seismic Fragility Analysis of Flat-Slab Viaducts, ” 12th National Conference in Earthquake Engineering, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute, Salt Lake City, UT, Jun 27-July 01, Paper No. 10318.

  26. Gani, A., Rai, D. C. and Banday. J. M. (2022). ”Dynamic Characterization of Timber Frame of Traditional Masonry-filled Construction, ”12th National Conference in Earthquake Engineering, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute, Salt Lake City, UT, Jun 27-July 01, Paper No. 10457.

  27. Kumar, A. and Rai, D. C. (2022). ”Performance of Silo Structure under the Effect of Seismic Loading, ”12th National Conference in Earthquake Engineering, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute, Salt Lake City, UT, Jun 27-July 01, Paper No. 10484.

  28. Rai, D. C., Jain, S. K., Srivastava, P. and Kumar, A. (2022). ”Proposed Modifications for Indian Seismic Code IS 1893 (Part 1), ” 12th National Conference in Earthquake Engineering,  Earthquake Engineering Research Institute, Salt Lake City, UT, Jun 27-July 01, Paper No. 10702.

  29. Rai, D. C. and Dube, S. (2020). ”Influence of Excessive Debonding on Behaviour of Pre-tensioned Girders, ” Istanbul Bridge Conference (iBridge 2020), Istanbul, November 16-17.

  30. Avasthi, R. and Rai, D. C. (2019). ”Response of Masonry Walls at Corners under Shake Table Generated Motions, ” 13th North America Masonry Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, Jun 16-19, Paper no. 127.

  31. Rai, D. C. and Harisankar (2019). ”Strengthening of half-scaled reinforced brick slabs using section enlargement scheme, ” 13th North America Masonry Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, Jun 16-19, Paper no. 186.

  32. Rai, D. C., Singh, A. and Patnana, V. (2019). ”Correlating brick compressive strength to its fundamental transverse natural frequency, ” 13th North America Masonry Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, Jun 16-19, Paper no. 192.

  33. Mir, F. U. H., and Rai, D. C., (2018). ”Influence of Built-in Staircases on the Seismic Response of Reinforced Concrete Buildings,”11th National Conference in Earthquake Engineering,Earthquake Engineering Research Institute, Los Angeles, Jun 25-29, CA, Paper No. 579.

  34. Tripathi, A., and Rai, D. C. (2018). ”Seismic Fragility Analysis of Stone Masonry Monastic Temples in Sikkim Himalayas,”11th National Conference in Earthquake Engineering, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute, Jun 25-29, Los Angeles, CA, Paper No. 809.

  35. Sharma, M., and Rai, D. C. (2018). ”Shake Table Verification Tests on Aluminum Core Buckling Restrained Braced Steel Frame,”11th National Conference in Earthquake Engineering, , Earthquake Engineering Research Institute, Jun 25-29, Los Angeles, CA, Paper No. 619.

  36. Singh, A. and Rai, D. C., (2017). ”Dynamic characterization and seismic assessment of historic masonry structure of Rumi Darwaza.13th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Jun. 4-7, Halifax, Canada, Paper no. 72 (accepted) 

  37. Bansal, N. and Rai, D. C., (2017). ”Behaviour of masonry walls at corners under lateral loads.13th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Jun. 4-7, Halifax, Canada, Paper no. 67 (accepted). 

  38. Sagar, S. L., Singhal, V. and Rai, Durgesh C. (2017).”In-plane and out-of- plane performance of masonry infill strengthened with fabric reinforced cementitious matrix. 13th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Jun. 4-7, Halifax, Canada, Paper no. 67 (accepted). 

  39. Chhabra, J. P. S. and Rai, D. C., (2017).”Experimental evaluation of Aluminium core buckling restrained knee braced truss moment frame under cyclic loads. 16th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Jan. 9-13, Santiago, Chile, Paper no. 4198. 

  40. Lalit Sagar, S., Singhal, V., and Rai, D. C. (2017). ”Experimental investigation of fabric reinforced cementitious matrix for seismic strengthening of masonry infill walls. 16th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Jan. 9-13, Santiago, Chile, Paper no. 4204. 

  41. Rai, D. C., Singhal, V., Bhushan Raj, S. and Lalit Sagar, S. (2017). ”Performance of residential buildings during M7.8 Gorkha (Nepal) earthquake of April 25, 2015. 16th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Jan. 9-13, Santiago, Chile, Paper no. 4210 (accepted)

  42. 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, Jan. 9-13, Santiago, Chile, Paper no. 4605 (accepted)

  43. Bose, S. and Rai, D. C. (2015). ”Behavior of RC Frame Infilled with Low-Strength AAC Blocks,” 12th North America Masonry Conference, Denver, CO, May 17-20, Paper no. 49 

  44. Rai, D. C., Tomar, A. S. and Tripathi, A. (2015). ”Recreated Masonry Sub-Assemblages for Characterization of the Existing Masonry,” 12th North America Masonry Conference, Denver, CO, May 17-20, Paper no. 61  

  45. Singhal, V. and Rai, D. C. (2015). ”Lateral Strength and Stiffness Predictions for Confined Masonry Walls,” 10th US National Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Anchorage, Alaska, July 21-25, Paper no. 803. ] 

  46. Thakkar, N. and Rai, D. C. (2014). "Seismic Vulnerability of an Irregular Bridge with Elastomeric Pads: A Case Study," 10th US National Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Anchorage, Alaska, July 21-25, Paper no. 803. ] 

  47. Singh, V. P. and Rai, D. C. (2014). "Aluminum Buckling Restrained Braces for Seismic Resistance of Truss Moment Frames," 10th US National Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Anchorage, Alaska, July 21-25, Paper no. 886. 

  48. Maitra, R. and Rai, D. C. (2014). "Validation of Design Method for Aluminum Shear Yielding Damper in Open Ground Story RC Frames Using Full Scale Test." 10th US National Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Anchorage, Alaska, July 21-25, Paper no. 1044. 

  49. Chugh, P. and Rai, D. C. (2014). "Placement of Bilinear Hysteretic Energy Dissipation Devices for Passive Control of RC Structures," 10th US National Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Anchorage, Alaska, July 21-25, Paper no. 821. 

  50. Parool, N. and Rai, D. C. (2014). "Seismic Fragilty of Multi-Span Simply Supported Bridge With Drop Spans and Steel Bearings," 10th US National Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Anchorage, Alaska, July 21-25, Paper no. 1031. 

  51. Rai, D. C., Jain, S. K., Murty, C. V. R. and Bansal, D. (2014). "Construction and Load Rating of Large Capacity Reaction Floor-wall Assembly for Lateral Load Testing." 10th US National Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Anchorage, Alaska, July 21-25, Paper no. 1148. 

  52. 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, Anchorage, Alaska, July 21-25, Paper no. 675. 

  53. Bose, S. and Rai, D. C. (2014). "Behavior of AAC Infilled RC Frame under Lateral Loading," 10th US National Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Anchorage, Alaska, July 21-25, Paper no. 818. 

  54. Jain, S. K., Basu, D., Ghosh, I., Rai, D. C., Brzev, S. and Bhargava, L. K. (2014). "Application of Confined Masonry in a Major Project in India," 10th US National Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Anchorage, Alaska, July 21-25, Paper no. 1336. 

  55. 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, Jun 2-5, Vancouver, Canada, Paper no. 463. [Received the R G Drysdale Award for the Best Paper on Masonry Research or Education] 

  56. Rai, D. C., Singhal, V., Pradhan, T. and Parool, N. (2013). “Seismic Vulnerability of Monastery Temples of Stone Masonry”, 12th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Jun 2-5, Vancouver, Canada, Paper no. 461

  57. Rai, D. C. (2012). ”Vulnerability of Indian Buildings in Seismic Hazards: Causes & Mitigation,1st IUGG GRC Conference on Extreme Natural Hazards and Their Impacts, Chapman University, Orange, CA, Dec. 8-12. No. 1505.

  58. Rai, D. C. and Shandilya, N. (2013). “Behavior of Centrally Loaded Half-scaled Reinforced Brick Slabs,” 12th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Jun 2-5, Vancouver, Canada, Paper no. 465.

  59. 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, Sept 24 - 28, Lisbon, Portugal, Paper no. 4850

  60. Saraf, A., Singhal, V., Poonia, V., and Rai, D. C., (2012). “Effect of Grid Pattern on Load-Deformation Behaviour of Panelled Masonry Wall.” 15th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Sept 24-28, Lisbon, Portugal, Paper no. 4846

  61. Pradhan, T., 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, Sept 24-28, Lisbon, Portugal, Paper no. 3706.

  62. Rai, D. C., Mondal, G., Singhal, V., Parool, and N., Tripti, P., “2011 Sikkim Earthquake: Effects on Building Stocks: Perspective on Growing Seismic Risk.” 15th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Sept 24-28, Lisbon, Portugal, Paper no. 3708.

  63. Vijay Narayan, A. R. and Rai, D. C., “Fragility Estimates for RC and PT Flat Slab-Column Connection Subjected to Lateral Drifts.” 15th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Sept 24-28, Lisbon, Portugal, Paper no. 1393.

  64. 80. Murty, C. V. R., Rai, D. C., Kumar, H., Mitra, K., Bose, A. K., Kaushik, H. B., Jaiswal, A. and Pradeep Kumar, R. (2012). " A Methodology for documenting Housing Typologies in the Moderate-Severe Seismic Zones," 15th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Sept 24-28, Lisbon, Portugal, Paper no. 81.

  65. Leelataviwat, S., Goel, S. C., Rai, D. C., Yang, T. Y., Baradaran Shoraka, M., Liao, W. C., Bayat, M. R., Chao, S. H., and Stojadinovic, B., “A Collaborative Research Program on Performance-Based Design of Innovative Structural Systems for Earthquake Resistance: An Overview.” 15th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Sept 24-28, Lisbon, Portugal, Paper no. 3659.

  66. Rai, D. C., Jain, S. K., and Chakrabarti, I., “Evaluation of Properties of Steel Reinforcing Bars for Seismic Design.” 15th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Sept 24-28, Lisbon, Portugal, Paper no. 3720.

  67. Sharma, R., Sachan, A., and Rai, D. C., “Correlation between Pseudo-Dynamic and Shake Table Test on Steel Truss Moment Frames with Hysteretic Dampers.” 15th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Sept 24-28, Lisbon, Portugal, Paper no. 4644.

  68. Mehta, K. A., and Rai, D. C., “Full Scale Testing for Seismic Upgradation of Open Ground Storey RC Buildings using Aluminum Shear-Yielding Dampers.” 15th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Sept 24-28, Lisbon, Portugal, Paper no. 4689.

  69. Rai, D. C., Pradhan, T., Jain, S. K., Shawki, A., and Hicyilmaz, K., “Role of Masonry in Seismic Strengthening of Newly-Built Pharmaceutical Plant Buildings.” 15th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Sept 24-28, Lisbon, Portugal, Paper no. 3704.

  70. Sachan, A., and Rai, D. C., “Aluminium Shear Yielding Damper (Al-SYD) as an Energy Dissipation Device in Truss Moment Frames (TMFs.” 15th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Sept 24-28, Lisbon, Portugal, Paper no. 2586.

  71. 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 11th ASCE Joint Specialty Conference on Probabilistic Mechanics and Structural Reliability, June 17-20, Notre Dame, IN, Paper no. 608.

  72. Pathrikar, A. and Rai, D. C. (2012). “Predicting elongation of reinforcing bars over cracks in flexural members.” 2012 Joint Conference of the Engineering Mechanics Institute and 11th ASCE Joint Specialty Conference on Probabilistic Mechanics and Structural Reliability, June 17-20, Notre Dame, IN, Paper no. 793.

  73. Rai, D. C. and Dhanapal S. (2011). “Seismic Evaluation of 17-18th Century Lucknow (India) Monuments – A Case Study of Rumi Darwaza.” 11th North American Masonry Conference, Minneapolis, MN, USA, June 5-8, Paper no. 182.

  74. Rai, D. C., Agnihotri, P. and Singhal, V. (2011). “ Out-of-plane strength of damaged unreinforced masonry walls.” 11th North American Masonry Conference, Minneapolis, MN, USA, June 5-8, Paper no. 183.

  75. 102. Mukherjee, D., Paikara, S., Rai, D. C. and Bishnoi, L. R. (2011). "Prediction of Confinement Effect of RC Grid Elements on URM Walls,"SMiRT 21, Div. V, Paper ID#641, New Delhi.

  76. Rai, D. C., and Annam, P., (2010), "Seismic Testing of Steel Braced Frames with Aluminum Shear Yielding Dampers", 9th US National and 10th Canadian Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Toronto, Canada, 25-29 July 2010, Paper No. 496.

  77. 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, Toronto, Canada, 25-29 July 2010, Paper No. 1305.

  78. Rai, D. C., and Jain, S. K., (2010), "NICEE's Role in Promoting Confined Masonry as an Appropriate Technology for Building Construction in India", 9th US National and 10th Canadian Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Toronto, Canada, 25-29 July 2010, Paper No. 1689.

  79. Rai, D. C., Komaraneni, S. and Singhal, V. (2009), "Out-of-Plane Seismic Behaviour of Brick Masonry Infilled Panels with Prior In-Plane Damage", Proc. 11th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Toronto, Ontario, May 31- June 3, 2009, Paper No. 239.

  80. Kaushik, H.B., Rai, D.C., and Jain, S.K. (2008), "Importance of Lime on Compressive Behaviour of Burnt Clay Brick Masonry", 8th International Seminar on Structural Masonry, 05-07 November 2008, Istanbul, Turkey.

  81. Rai, D. C. and Sahoo, D. R. (2008), "Performance-Based Design for Seismic Strengthening of RC Frames using Steel Caging and Aluminum Shear Yielding Dampers", Proc. of 14th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Beijing, China, October 12-17, Paper No. 09-01-0160.

  82. Kaushik, H.B., Rai, D.C., and Jain, S.K. (2008), "A Rational Approach to Analytical Modeling of Masonry Infills in Reinforced Concrete Frame Buildings", Proc. of 14th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, 12-17 October 2008, Beijing, China.

  83. Rai, D. C., Jain, S. and Sahoo, D. R. (2008), "Post-Yield Shear Buckling of Soft Alloys of Aluminum", Proc. of International Conference of the Engineering Mechanics Institute, ASCE, EM08, May 19-21, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

  84. Sahoo, D. R. and Rai, D. C., (2007), "Seismic Strengthening of RC Buildings Using Steel Cage and Aluminum Shear Links", Proc. of 8th Pacific Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Singapore, December 5-7, Paper No. 177.

  85. Kaushik, H.B., Rai, D.C., and Jain, S.K. (2007), "Evaluation of Code-Specified Strengthening Schemes for Open First-Storey in Masonry-Infilled RC Frames", Proc. of 8th Pacific Conference on Earthquake Engineering, 5-7 December 2007, Singapore.

  86. Rai, D. C., Jain, S. K., Sahoo, D. R., Sharma, R., Jain, A. K., and Patel, A.C. (2007), "Base Isolation of Hospital Building in Shimla, India", Proc. of Structural Engineers World Congress 2007, Bangalore, India, November 2-7.

  87. Sahoo, D. R. and Rai, D. C., (2007), "A Hybrid Technique for Seismic Strengthening of RC Buildings", Proc. of Structural Engineers World Congress 2007, Bangalore, India, November 2-7.

  88. Kaushik, H.B., Rai, D.C., and Jain, S.K. (2007), "Some Strengthening Options for RC Buildings on Stilts", Proc 3rd Structural Engineers World Congress, 2-7 November 2007, Bangalore, India.

  89. Rai, D. C. and Banerjee, D. (2007), "Aluminum Shear Panels as Passive Energy Dissipation Devices for Steel Braced Frames", Proc. 4th International on Urban Earthquake Engineering, Tokyo, March 5-6.

  90. Rai, D. C. and Jain, S. (2006), "Inelastic Buckling Criteria for Aluminium Shear Panels as Energy Dissipation Devices", Proc. 5th International Conf. on Behaviour of Steel Structures in Seismic Areas (STESSA 06), Yokohama, Aug. 14-17, 259-264.

  91. Paikara, S. and Rai, D. C. (2006), "Confining Masonry Using Pre-Cast RC Element for Enhanced Earthquake Resistance", Proc. 8th National Conf. on Earthquake Engineering, San Francisco, April 18-21, on CD-ROM, Paper 1177.

  92. Bajpai, K. K., Murty, C. V. R. and Rai, D. C. (2004), "Influence of Fiber Wrap Retrofitting on Gravity Designed RC Beam Column Joints Under Cyclic Loading", Proc. 3rd International Symposium on New Technologies for Urban Society of Mega Cities in Asia, Agra, Oct. 18-19, 27-36.

  93. Sahoo, D. and Rai, D. C. (2004), "Battened Built-Up Beam-Columns Under Cyclic Loads", Proc. 13th World Conf. on Earthquake Engineering, Vancouver, B.C., Canada, August 1-6, 2004, Paper No. 67.

  94. Rai, D. C. and Singh, B. (2004), "Seismic Design of Concrete Pedestal Supported Tanks", Proc. 13th World Conf. on Earthquake Engineering, Vancouver, B.C., Canada, August 1-6, 2004, Paper No. 230.

  95. Rai, D. C. and Yennamsetti, S. (2002), "Inelastic Seismic Demand on Circular Shaft Type Staging for Elevated Tanks", Proc. 7th National Conf. on Earthquake Engineering, Boston, July 21-25, on CD-ROM, Paper 204.

  96. Rai, D. C. (2001), "Performance of Elevated Tanks in Mw 7.7 Bhuj Earthquake of January 26, 2001", Abstracts, International Conference on Seismic Hazard with Particular Reference to Bhuj Earthquake of January 26, 2001, Oct. 3-5, New Delhi.

  97. Rai, D. C. (2000), "Seismic Strengthening of Rocking-Critical Masonry Piers", Proc. 6th International Seminar on Structural Masonry for Developed Countries, Bangalore, Oct. 11-13, 287-295.

  98. Pankaj & Rai, D. C. (2000), "Performance of Brick Masonry in the Jabalpur Earthquake of May 22, 1997", Proc. 6th International Seminar on Structural Masonry for Developed Countries, Bangalore, Oct. 11-13, 253-261.

  99. Rai, D. C. & Wallace, B. J. (2000), "Aluminium Shear-Link for Seismic Energy Dissipation", Proc. 12th World Conf. on Earthquake Engineering, Auckland, New Zealand, Jan. 30-Feb.4, Paper No. 0279 on CD-ROM.

  100. Shrikhande, M., Rai, D. C., Narayan, J. and Das, J. (2000), "The March 29, 1999 Earthquake at Chamoli, India", Proc. 12th World Conf. on Earthquake Engineering, Auckland, New Zealand, Jan. 30-Feb. 4, Paper No. 2838 on CD-ROM.

  101. Pankaj and Rai, D. C. (2000), "Performance of Masonry Buildings in the Jabalpur Earthquake of May 22, 1997", Proc. 12th International Brick/Block Masonry Conference, Madrid, Spain, June 25-28, Vol. II., 1423-1433.

  102. Rai, D. C. and Goel, S. C. (1997), "Seismic Evaluation and Upgrading of Concentric Braced Steel Structures", Northridge Earthquake Research Conf., Los Angeles, Aug. 20-22, 1997.

  103. Rai, D. C. (1996), "Hysteretic Behavior of Unreinforced Masonry Piers Strengthened by Steel Elements", Proc. 11th World Conf. on Earthquake Engineering, Acapulco, Mexico, June 23-28.

  104. Rai, D. C., Goel, S. C., and Holmes, W. T. (1994), "Seismic Strengthening of URM Buildings with Steel Bracing", Proc. 5th National Conf. on Earthquake Engineering, Chicago, July 10-14, 697-705.

  105. Rai, D. C., Goel, S. C., and Holmes, W. T. (1994), "Seismic Strengthening of URM Buildings with Ductile Steel Bracing", Proc. of ASCE Structures Congress, Atlanta, April 24-28, 809-814.

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  • National Conference
  1. 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), Kanpur. Oct 1-2.

  2. Rai, D. C. and Jain, S. K. (2007), "Some Issues on Seismic Design of Concrete Gravity Dams", Proc. 6th International R&D Conference, CBIP, Lucknow, Feb. 13-16, on CD-ROM.

  3. Sahoo, D. R. and Rai, D. C. (2006), "A Composite System for Strengthening of RC Framed Structures with Open Ground Story", Proc. of 13th Symp. on Earthquake Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, Dec. 18-20, 11307-1316.

  4. Rai, D. C. (2006), "On use of Conventional Blast Design Codes for Terrorist Attacks", INAE National Seminar on Engineering Response to Hazards of Terrorism, IIT Kanpur, September 25-26.

  5. Sahoo, D. R. and Rai, D. C. (2006), "Seismic Risk for the State of Orissa: A Review", Proc. National Conf. on Technology for Disater Mitigation, Jaganath Institute for Technology and Management, Paralakhemundi, Orissa, Jan. 27-28, 171-178.

  6. Rai, D. C. (2003), "Seismic Evaluation and Retrofitting of Reinforced Concrete Shaft Support of Elevated Tanks", Proc. Workshop on Retrofitting of Structures, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, Oct. 10-11, 252-267.

  7. Rai, D. C. (2002), "Review of Code Design Forces for Shaft Supports of Elevated Water Tanks", Proc. 12th Symp. on Earthquake Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, Dec. 16-18, 1407-1418.

  8. Rai, D. C. (2002), "Seismic Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings", Proc. Seminar on Seismic Assessment and Retrofitting of Buildings, Institution of Engineers (India) Maharashtra State Chapter, 16 Feb., Bombay, 9-16.

  9. Shrikhande, M., Rai, D. C., Kumar, A. and Basu, S. (2002), "Upgradation of Shake Table Facility at IIT Roorkee", Proc. 12th Symp. on Earthquake Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, Dec. 16-18.

  10. Narayan, J. P. and Rai, D. C. (2001), "An Observational Study of Local Site Effects in Chamoli Earthquake", Proc. Workshop on Recent Earthquakes of Chamoli and Bhuj, Indian Society of Earthquake Technology, Roorkee, May 24-26, 273-280.

  11. Shrikhande, M., Rai, D. C., Narayan, J. and Das, J. (1999), "The March 29, 1999 Earthquake at Chamoli, India", Civil Engineering Structures in Earthquake prone Areas, Bareily, UP, Nov. 2.

  12. Rai, D. C. (1998), "Seismic Design and Strengthening of Shaft type Stagings of Elevated Tanks", Proc. 11th Symp. on Earthquake Engineering, Univ. of Roorkee, Roorkee, Dec. 17-19, 771-782.

  13. Rai, D. C. and Krishna Prasad, V S G. (1998), "Aluminium Shear-Link as an Energy Dissipator for Truss Moment Frames", Proc. 11th Symp. on Earthquake Engineering, Univ. of Roorkee, Roorkee, Dec. 17-19, 675-686.

  14. Rai, D. C., U. Ramesh, and Thakkar, S. K. (1998), "Influence of Seismic Detailing on Hysteretic Behaviour of RC Frames", Proc. 11th Symp. on Earthquake Engineering, Univ. of Roorkee, Roorkee, Dec. 17-19, 417-426.

  15. Rai, D. C., and Pankaj (1997), "Jabalpur Earthquake: Performance of Constructed Facilities", Proc. Workshop on Earthquake Disaster Preparedness, Dept. of Earthquake Engineering, Univ. of Roorkee, Oct. 13-14, 291-304.

  16. Rai, D. C. (1997), "Guidelines for Seismic Evaluation and Rehabilitation for Unreinforced Masonry Buildings - State-of-Art Review", Proc. Workshop on Earthquake Disaster Preparedness, Dept. of Earthquake Engineering, Univ. of Roorkee, Oct. 13-14, 245-253.

 

Special Reports & Articles

  1. Rai, D. C. (2016). "Let's Retrofit.Higher Education- A Guide to Opportunities in India and Abroad, 6(1)," Times Group Books, Bennett & Coleman, February, 45.

  2. Murty, C. V. R., Sheth, A. R. and Rai, D. C. (2011). "M 6.9 Sikkim Earthquake of September 19, 2011," EERI Newsletter. vol. 45, no. 11, 6-7.

  3. Murty, C. V. R., Raghukanth, S. T. G., Menon, A., Goswami, R., Vijayanarayanan, A. R., Gandhi, S. R., Satyanarayana, K. N., Sheth, A. R., Rai, D. C., Mondal, G., Singhal, V., Parool, N., Pradhan, T., Jaiswal, A., Kaushik, H. B., Dasgupta, K., Chaurasia, A., Bhushan, S., Roy, D. and Pradeep Kumar, R. (2012). "The Mw 6.9 Sikkim-Nepal Border Earthquake of September 18, 2011," EERI Special Earthquake Report,EERI Newsletter, February, 1-14.

  4. Jain, S.K., Rai, D.C., Ailawadi, S., Dasgupta, K. (2009),  "Seismic Design of Concrete Gravity Dams", Current Science, Vol. 97, No. 10, Indian Academy of Sciences,  1407-1408.

  5. Rai, D. C. and Murty, C. V. R. (2005), "First Report on the Kashmir Earthquake of October 8, 2005 - India", EERI Special Earthquake Report, EERI Newsletter, December, 5-8.

  6. Rai, D.C. and Murty, C. V. R. (2005), "North Kashmir Earthquake  -  Reconnaissance Survey", The Indian Concrete Journal, The ACC Limited, Thane, Vol.79, No.11, November, 17-18.

  7. Jain, S. K., Murty, C. V. R., Rai, D. C., et al. (2005), "Preliminary Report: Recent Tsunami and Earthquake Devastation", The Indian Concrete Journal, The ACC Limited, Thane, Vol.79, No.1, January, 11-14.

  8. Jain, S. K., Murty, C. V. R., Rai, D. C. et al (2005), "The Great Sumatra Earthquake and Indian Ocean Tsunami of December 26, 2004", EERI Special Earthquake Report #3, EERI Newsletter, April, 12p.

  9. Murty, C. V. R., Rai, D. C., Gupta, A., and Jain, S. K. (2004), "Introducing Earthquake Engineering in Civil Engineering Curriculum", Indian Concrete Journal, The ACC Limited, Thane, Vol. 78, No. 2, 110-116.

  10. Rai, D. C. and Sheth, A. (2002), "E-Conference on Indian Seismic Codes", Indian Concrete Journal, The ACC Limited, Thane, Vol. 75, No. 7.

  11. Rai, D. C. and Jain, S. K. (2000), "12th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Auckland, New Zealand", Indian Concrete Journal, The ACC Limited, Thane, Vol. 74, No. 4, 217-218.

  12. Murty, C.V.R., Rai, D. C., Sinha, R., and Jain, S.K. (1999), "Workshop on developing earthquake engineering industry in India: Opportunities and challenges", Indian Concrete Journal, Vol. 73, No. 8, 481-487.

  13. Rai, D. C. (1998), "Earthquake Resistant Buildings and their Standards", (in Hindi) Kshitij, IIT Bombay, Powai, Sept, Vol. 13, 43-44.

 

Discussions, Notes, Author's Reply

  1. Murty, C. V. R., Rai, D. C., Gupta, A., and Jain, S. K. (2004), "Introducing Earthquake Engineering in Civil Engineering Curriculum - Author's Reply", Indian Concrete Journal, The ACC Limited, Thane, Vol. 78, No. 5, 10.

  2. Murty C. V. R., Rai, D. C., Bajpai, K. K. & Jain S. K. (2004), "Effectiveness of Reinforcement Details in Exterior RC Beam-Column Joints for Earthquake Resistance - Author's Reply", ACI Structural Journal, American Concrete Institute, Vol. 101, No. 1, Januray, 133-134.

  3. Rai, D.C.  (2004), "Seismic Retrofitting of RC Shaft Support of Elevated Tanks Author's reply", Indian Concrete Journal, The ACC Limited, Vol. 78, No. 2, 77-79.

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Research Reports

  1. Leelataviwat, S., Wongpakdee, N., Li, Y., Chhabra, J., Rai, D. C., Yang, T. and. Goel, S. C. (2016). "Buckling restrained knee-braced truss moment frames for seismic resistance," International collaborative work conducted at King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand; University of British Columbia, Canada; Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India; and University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA; Sponsored by American Institute of Steel Construction and Canadian Institute of Steel Construction, 166 pp.

  2. Rai, D. C. and Jain, S. K. and Katiyar, D. (2010), "Influence of Reinforcing bar Characteristics on Flexural Behaviour of RC Beams Suitable for Earthquake Loads", Dept. of Civil Engrg., IIT Kanpur , Sponsored by Tata Steel, Jamshedpur, 186 pp.

  3. Rai, D. C. and Murty, C. V. R. (2003), "North Andaman (Diglipur) Earthquake of 14 September, 2002", Dept. of Civil Engrg., IIT Kanpur, 37 pp., Sponsored by Department of Science & Technology, New Delhi (Grant No. DST/23(355)/SU/2002), available at www.nicee.org.

  4. Rai, D. C. (2001), "Seismic Evaluation and Upgrading of Shaft Type Stagings of Existing Overhead Reservoirs", Dept. of Earthquake Engrg., IIT Roorkee, Roorkee, 100 p., Sponsored by Department of Science & Technology, New Delhi (Grant No. 2804).

  5. Rai, D. C. (2000), "Performance of Building and Bridges", In Report on Chamoli Earthquake of March 29, 1999, (ed. Chandra et al), Dept. of Earthquake Engrg., Univ. of Roorkee, Roorkee, Chap. 4, 64-80, Sponsored by Dept. of Earthquake Engrg., Univ. of Roorkee.

  6. Rai, D. C., Narayan, J. P., Prodhan, J. P., Kafle, B., Bothara, J. K., Chhetri, M. B. P., and Thapa, R. C. (2000), "Chamoli Earthquake of March 29, 1999", Joint Study Report of NSET-Nepal and DEQ-UOR, Sponsored by USAID/OFDA, Kathmandu, Nepal.

  7. Goel, S. C., Rai, D. C., and Basha, H. S. (1998), "Special Truss Moment Frames: Design Guide", Rept. No. UMCEE 98-44, Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, Dec., 72 p., Sponsored by Nucor Research and Development, USA.

  8. Rai, D. C., Narayan, J. P., Pankaj, Kumar, A. (1997), "Jabalpur Earthquake of May 22, 1997: Reconnaissance Report", Dept. of Earthquake Engrg., IIT Roorkee, Roorkee, 101 p., Sponsored by Dept. of Earthquake Engrg., IIT Roorkee.

  9. Rai, D. C., and Goel, S. C. (1997), "Seismic Evaluation and Upgrading of Concentric Braced Steel Structures", Rept. No. UMCEE 97-03, Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, Feb., 99 p., Sponsored by National Science Foundation, USA (Grant No. CMS 9416184).

  10. Rai, D. C., and Goel, S. C. (1996). "Seismic strengthening of unreinforced masonry building with steel elements", Rept. No. UMCEE 96-04, Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, Jan., 147 p., Sponsored by National Science Foundation, USA (Grant No. BCS 9120096).

  11. Rai, D. C., Firmansjah J. and Goel, S. C. (1996), "SNAP-2DX: Structural Nonlinear Analysis Program for Static and Dynamic Analysis of 2D Structures; (MS DOS Version)", Rept. No. UMCEE 96-21, Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, Aug., 71 p., Sponsored by a group of design firms on the West Coast.

  12. Firmansjah J., Goel, S. C. and Rai, D. C. (1996), "SNAP-2D: Structural Nonlinear Analysis Program for Static and Dynamic Analysis of 2D Structures", Rept. No. UMCEE 96-20, Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, Aug., 98 p.

  13. Nunan, W. L., Goel, S. C. and Rai, D. C. (1996), "Seismic Strengthening of Unreinforced Masonry Buildings Using Steel Bars and Tendons Embedded in Ferrocement Strips", Rept. No. UMCEE 96-18, Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, Aug., 60 p., Sponsored by National Science Foundation,  USA  (Grant No. CMS 9422010).

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Papers Presented but not Published

  1. Rai, D. C. (2016). “Model Building Codes and a pPerspective on growing seismic risk in the region,” Intnl. Workshop on 2015 Gorkha Earthquake, Ministry of Earth Sciences, New Delhi, Jan. 12-14.

  2. Rai, D. C. (2015). “Performance of built environment in the 2015 Gorkha earthquake and its implications on seismic risk mitigation strategies,” Invited Union Session Talk, Fall Meeting of American Geophysical Union, San Francisco, Dec. 14-18, Paper no. 58353.

  3. Model Building Codes
  4. Rai, D. C. (2015). “Seismic evaluation and retrofitting of existing buildings,” IAStructE Seminar on Challenges in Earthquake Resistant Design of Buildings & Structures, New Delhi, Sept. 4-5.

  5. Rai, D. C. (2014). “Seismic Assessment and Retrofit of Buildings: Indian Experience,”International CNCRP Seminar on Seismic Design, Retrofitting and Good Construction Practices of Building Construction for Safer Cities, Dhaka, Sept. 6-7, 2014

  6. Rai., D. C. (2010). “Towards Seismic Safety in India : Progress and Hurdles”, Workshop on earthquake response- When the shaking stops: the role of secondary hazards in earthquake-prone regions, Institute of Hazard, Risk and Resilience, Durham University, UK, September 10.

  7. Rai, D. C. and Jain, S. K. (2009), "Some Issues on Seismic Design of Concrete Gravity Dams", National Seminar on Seismic Safety for Concrete Gravity Dams, New Delhi, February 27.

  8. Rai, D. C. (2007), "Developing Alternative Building Typologies for Earthquake Resistance", National Workshop on Science and Technology in Disaster Management (Earthquake, Landslide and Tsunami), New Delhi, April 2-3.

  9. Rai, D. C. (2006), "Experimental Simulation of Engineering Measures for Earthquake Preparedness", Indo-US Frontiers of Engineering Symposium, Agra, March 1-4.

  10. Rai, D. C. (2005), "Earthquake Engineering at IIT Kanpur: Present and Future Directions", Indo-US Joint NEES NSF Workshop on International Collaborative Research in Earthquake Engineering, IIT Bombay, Jan 3-5.

  11. Rai, D. C. (2005), "Experimental Earthquake Engineering at IIT Kanpur", National Workshop on Experimental Methods in Earthquake Engineering Research, IISc Bangalore, Feb. 10-11.

  12. Rai, D. C. (2003), "Earthquakes", Workshop on Frontline Curriculum on Disaster Management, CBSE, New Delhi, July 4-5.

  13. Rai, D. C. (2002), "Earthquake Resistance of Ancient Structures", International Workshop on Earthquake Relief, Karlshruhe, Germany, June 24-29.

  14. Rai, D. C. (2002), "Codes of Practices for Earthquake Resistant Construction", Indo-China Workshop on Natural Disasters, INSA, New Delhi, Jan. 21-23.

  15. Rai, D. C. (2001), "Earthquake Damage & Loss Estimation", National Seminar on Habitat Safety against Earthquakes & Cyclones, Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, May 2-3.

  16. Rai, D. C. (2001), "Gujarat (Bhuj) Earthquake of Jan. 26, 2001", 53rd Annual Meeting of EERI, Monterey, CA, USA, Feb. 7-11.

  17. Rai, D. C. (2001), "Earthquake Resistant Non-Engineered Masonry Buildings", Earthquake Disaster Management-Points to Ponder, New Delhi, March 23-24.

  18. Rai, D. C. (2001), "Earthquake Safety and Survival", Earthquake Disaster Management-Points to Ponder, New Delhi, March 23-24.

  19. Rai, D. C. (2000), "Chamoli Earthquake: Performance of Masonry Structures", Experiences in Earthquake Risk Management, Kathmandu, Nepal, Jan. 15.

  20. Rai, D. C. (1998), "Seismic Safety: A concern for Designers, Architects and Builders", Developing Earthquake Engineering Industry in India: Opportunities & Challenges, IIT Kanpur, Oct. 14-16.

  21. Rai, D. C. (1998), "Masonry Buildings: Earthquake Resistant Design & Construction", Lessons from Previous Earthquakes, ALTC, Gaziabad, Jan. 21.

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Invited Lectures

  1. "Base Isolation for Earthquake Resilience", International Workshop on Seismic Isolation, IIT Bombay, June 03, 2024

  2. "Seismic Vulnerability of Buildings in North-Eastern Himalayan Region- Lessons to be Learnt", Webinar on Early Warning and Communication, National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) and Manipur State Disaster Management Authority, 17 November, 2020

  3. "Experimental Seismic Simulation of Structural Systems", Saint-Gobain Technical University Collaboration Symposium, Chennai, March 06, 2020.

  4. "Engineering measures for mitigation of out–of–plane seismic vulnerability of unreinforced masonry walls", Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, July 11, 2018.

  5. "Masonry research at IIT Kanpur", Kyoto Univeristy, Kyoto, July 07, 2018

  6. "Experimental Simulation of Engineering Measures for Earthquake Preparedness "IIT Kanpur Experience. Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, November 23, 2017.

  7. "Ensuring seismic safety of built infrastructure : An Indian experience, TEQIP-II symposium on Infrastructure Development: Safety and Sustainability "from 4-5 November 2016 at IIT Gandhiangar.

  8. "Observations during the 2015 Nepal and 2016 Imphal earthquakes, " IIT Gandhinagar, August 28, 2016.

  9. "Experimental Simulation of Engineering Measures for Earthquake Preparedness: IIT Kanpur Experience," Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, August 12, 2106.

  10. "Experimental Earthquake Engineering at IIT Kanpur," Structural Engineering Forum, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, March 2, 2016.

  11. "Experimental Earthquake Engineering at IIT Kanpur," Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, November 16, 2015.

  12. "Masonry Research at IIT Kanpur. Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati", Guwahati, March 21, 2014.

  13. "Engineering Education, Research and Outreach at IIT Kanpur",British Columbia Institute of Technology, Vancouver, Canada, June 6, 2013.

  14. "Seismic Vulnerability of Indian Buildings: Causes & Mitigation.", International Conference on Promoting a Culture of Safety, IIT Ganghinagar, Oct 12-13, 2012.

  15. "Developing Alternative Building Typologies for Earthquake Resistance", National Workshop on Science and Technology in Disaster  Management (Earthquake, Landslide and Tsunami at
      New Delhi, April 2-3, 2007.

  16. "Experimental Simulation of Engineering Measures for Earthquake Preparedness", Indo-US Frontiers of Engineering Symposium at Agra, March 1-4, 2006.

  17. "Earthquake Engineering at IIT Kanpur: Present and Future Directions", Indo-US Joint NEES (Network of Earthquake Engineering Simulation)-NSF (National Science Foundation) Workshop on
      International Collaborative Research in Earthquake Engineering at IIT Bombay, Jan 3-5, 2005.

  18. "Experimental Earthquake Engineering at IIT Kanpur", National Workshop on Experimental Methods in Earthquake Engineering Research at IISc Bangalore, Feb. 10-11, 2005.

  19. "Role of Architects Towards Seismically Safe Built Environment", Indian Institute of Architects, Surat, May 2, 2004 and Agra, April 10, 2004.

  20. "Earthquakes. Workshop on Frontline Curriculum on Disaster Management", Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi, July 4-5, 2003.

  21. "Implications of Lessons of 2001 Bhuj and 2002 Diglipur (North Andaman) Earthquake to Future Constructions in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands", Special meeting of the Institution
      of Engineers (India), Port Blair Chapter, on the 2002 Diglipur Earthquake, Oct. 19, 2002, Port Blair, with Prof. C.V.R. Murty.

  22. "Earthquake Resistance of Heritage Structures", UM Chapter of Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI), Ann Arbor, MI, 16 July 2002.

  23. "Earthquake Resistance of Ancient Structures", International workshop on Earthquake Relief, Karlshruhe, Germany, June 24-29, 2002.

  24. "Codes of Practices for Earthquake Resistant Construction", Indo-China Workshop on Natural Disasters, Jan. 21-23, 2002, INSA, New Delhi.

  25. "Earthquake Damage & Loss Estimation", National Seminar on Habitat Safety against Earthquakes & Cyclones, HUDCO, BMTPC and IBC, May 2-3, 2001 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

  26. "Earthquake Resistant Non-engineered Masonry Buildings", Earthquake Disaster Management-Points to Ponder, New Delhi, March 23-24, 2001.

  27. "Earthquake Safety & Survival", Earthquake Disaster Management-Points to Ponder, New Delhi, March 23-24, 2001.

  28. "Energy Dissipation Techniques for Earthquake Resistance of Structures", UM Chapter of Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI), Ann Arbor, MI, Feb. 26, 2001.

  29. "Gujarat (Bhuj) Earthquake of Jan. 26, 2001", Special session at 53rd Annual Meeting of EERI at Monterey, CA, Feb. 8, 2001.

  30. "Chamoli Earthquake: Performance of Masonry Structures", Experiences in Earthquake Risk Management, Kathmandu, Nepal, Jan. 15, 2000.

  31. "Seismic Safety: A Concern for Designers, Architects and Builders", Developing Earthquake Engineering Industry in India: Opportunities & Challenges, IIT Kanpur, Oct. 14-16, 1998.

  32. "Masonry Buildings: Earthquake Resistant Design & Construction", Lessons from Previous Earthquakes, ALTC, Ghaziabad, Jan. 21, 1997.

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Designed by Pawan Kumar Srivastava
NICEE, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Kanpur