A Latest research paper titled “Performance Evaluation of Cohesionless Soils Stabilized Using Metakaolin-Based Geopolymer for Infrastructure Applications” has been published in the prestigious “Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering.” Authored by Oscar D. Huang, Dr. Jungyeon (JayJay) Jang, Dr. Surya S C Congress, Dr. Anand Puppala, and Dr. Miladin Radovic, this study offers insights into the use […]
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New Patent – Systems and Methods for Determining a Natural Frequency of a Structure
We are elated to share that our patent titled ‘Systems and Methods for Determining a Natural Frequency of a Structure’ has been issued! This patent is the culmination of research conducted at The University of Texas at Arlington to study the seismic stability of dams, levees, and other earthen embankment structures. Gratitude to our supervisor Dr. Anand […]
New Journal Paper Alert – Evaluation of the Structural Performance of the Geocell-Stabilized Flexible Pavement
Dr. Md Ashrafuzzaman Khan, Dr. Anand Puppala, Dr. Nripojyoti Biswas, and Dr. Surya S C Congress are thrilled to share their latest publication, “Evaluation of the Structural Performance of the Geocell-Stabilized Flexible Pavement.” This paper delves into the world of geotechnical engineering and road construction, offering new insights that could revolutionize the way we build and maintain our […]
NSF-IUCRC IAB Spring 2023 Meeting
Our research group recently attended the Center for Integration of Composites into Infrastructure (CICI) – National Science Foundation (NSF) Industry-University Cooperative Research Center (IUCRC) – IAB Spring 2023 Meeting hosted by North Carolina State University, Raleigh. We presented the progress on four ongoing research topics. We are proud to report that our presentation was well-received […]
New Paper Alert – Role of Nano- and Crystalline Silica to Accelerate Chemical Treatment of Problematic Soil
Recently published in the Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering/ Volume 149 Issue 7 – July 2023 on a research study that was conducted to accelerate engineering property improvements by using novel silica-based coadditives along with a traditional calcium (Ca)-based stabilizer. Silica-based compounds, crystalline-silica (CS) rich waste product, and laboratory-grade nanosilica (NS) were used as […]
Geomechanics/Geotechnical Research Group at 2023 Geo Congress in Los Angeles
Krishneswar Ramineni and Clay Caldwell participated in the GeoPrediction competition has been granted travel funds based on their submission report and won the first prize !!! Dr. Nripojyoti Biswas, Prince Kumar, E.I.T., Krishneswar Ramineni and Amit Gajurel presented their poster on March 28 The GeoWall competition are amongst the top four teams and has […]
Krishneswar’s (RK) lectern presentation at 2023 Geosynthetics Conference in Kansas City
Krishneswar Ramineni, a member of a Geomechanics/Geotechnical Research group, recently presented a research paper at the Geosynthetics conference 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. The conference offered a comprehensive program that included technical paper sessions, lively panel discussions, workshops, half-day short courses, and special sessions organized by supporting organizations to bring together the geosynthetic industry and […]
New Paper Alert -Sustainable pavement with geocell reinforced reclaimed-asphalt-pavement (RAP) base layer
Recently published paper in Elsevier’s Journal of Cleaner Production, Volume 387 February 2023 on the use of geocell to enhance the performance of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) material at a study site near Fort Worth, Texas. The site was monitored for a period of three years to evaluate the pavement performance in terms of rutting, cracking, and […]
Dr. Puppala’s Keynote at ASCE National Capital Geo-Institute
Dr. Anand Puppala, Professor | A.P. and Florence Wiley Chair, Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Texas A&M University and Director of Center for Infrastructure Renewal (#CIR@tamu) at Texas A&M University, is giving a keynote presentation titled “Stabilization Studies for Problematic Soils: Innovative Materials and New Perspective” organized by ASCE GEO-INSTITUTE National Capital […]
Dr. Puppala’s Keynote at Indian Geotechnical Conference (IGC) 2022
Dr. Puppala delivered a keynote presentation on “Ground Improvement Studies on Problematic Soils: Innovative Materials with Sustainable Applications” at Indian Geotechnical Conference (IGC) 2022. The researchers at Texas A&M University have been studying innovative stabilization methods to address some of the prevailing problems of traditional stabilization methods. Application of metakaolin-based Geopolymers and novel silica-based admixtures […]