Prof. Ashish K. DarpeDepartment of

Mechanical EngineeringLekhani Gaur

M.E.Structural Engineering

Prof. Tanusree ChakrabortyDepartment of

Civil Engineering

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The need to protect civil and military structures against the effects ofexplosions has been increased in the recent years. New computational toolsand methodologies are being experimented and tested for improving blastresistance of the structures using advanced materials and mechanicalsystems. In this research, structural performance predictions will be made onthe basis of the simulation results and experimental data. The simulations willbe based on finite element approach, wherein calibration will be made withthe material characterisation data.

Research ExpertiseStructural DynamicsVibration AnalysisVibration control

Research ExpertiseBlast Simulation

Numerical AnalysisMaterial characterization

Research AreaBlast Resistant Design ofStructure using Advanced

Materials and Systems

Publications1. Gaur L., Chakraborty T., Darpe A., Matsagar V. Response of box-type

structure and effect of structural parameters on reflected pressure underblast load. International Journal of Protective Structures, 2019, DOI-10.1177/2041419619854769.

2. Gaur L., Kolakani P., Chakraborty T., Matsagar V., Darpe A. Response ofbox-type reinforced concrete structure under blast load. Experiment andAnalysis of Structures, In: Proceedings of the 5th International Conferenceon Protective Structures (ICPS5), Poznan, Poland, 19-23 August 2018, pp336-342, ISBN 978-83-8933371-1.

AwardYoung Researcher’s Presentation Award for taking into account an interesting topic andpresentation at International Conference on Protective Structure ICPS5 (2018)