Department of Civil Engineering

Dr. L. Andal
Designation
Professor and Head
Email-id: la@vcet.ac.in
Undergraduate
B.E. (Civil Engineering)
Postgraduate
M.E. (Structural Engineering)
Phd
Civil Engineering
Experiences
• Velammal College of Engineering and Technology,Madurai (Professor & Head) 2019 – Till date
• PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore (Professor) 2017 – 2019
• Velammal College of Engineering and Technology,Madurai (Professor & Head) 2008- 2017
• Velammal College of Engineering and Technology,Madurai (Assistant Professor)2007- 2008
• Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi (Assistant Professor)2005-2007
• Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi (Selection Grade Lecturer) 2003 -2005
• Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi(Senior Lecturer)1998- 2003
• Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi(Lecturer)1993 – 1998
Teaching Areas
•Mechanics of Solids
• Engineering Mechanics
• Design of Steel Structures
• Theory of Elasticity and Plasticity
Memberships
• Life member of ISTE (LM14471)
• Life member of ICI (LM5279)
• Institution of Engineers (India)(F 1220575)
Publications
1. Research Papers presented in International Conference : 07
2. Papers presented in National Conference : 10
3. Research papers published in international journal : 08
4. Research papers published in National journal : 02
S.No | Name of the Author | Title of the Paper | Name of the Journal |
1. | L.Andal, L.Ponraj Sankar | An experimental study on compressive strength of fine grinded fly ash admixed concrete | International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology (IJCIET), Vol 9, Issue 13, pp. 1138–1141, 2018 |
2. | L.Andal, L.Ponraj Sankar | Investigation on ecofriendly binder with fine grinded fly ash as pozzolanic replacement | Ecology, environment and conservation, Vol 24 S232–S 236, 2018 |
3. | L.Andal, B.Srinithi | Development of carbon fibre modified electrically conductive concrete for damage assessment | Aging Infrastructure: Issues, Research and Technology – AIIRT-18 P.S.G College of Technology, Coimbatore-641004, Nat. Conf. Page No. 129 – 134, 2018 |
4. | L.Andal, S.Reshma | Experimental investigation on rice husk ash as a partial replacement of cement in bagasse fibre reinforced concrete | Aging Infrastructure: Issues, Research and Technology – AIIRT-18 P.S.G College of Technology, Coimbatore-641004, Nat. Conf. Page No. 152 – 156, 2018 |
5. | L.Andal, K Thangapandian | Study on dolomite waste as a partial replacement of fine aggregate in concrete | Aging Infrastructure: Issues, Research and Technology – AIIRT-18 P.S.G College of Technology, Coimbatore-641004, Nat. Conf. Page No. 162 – 167, 2018 |
6. | L.Andal, K Thangapandian | Effect of Sewage Treatment Plant Effluent In Fly Ash Concrete | Innovative techniques for sustainable earth and environment at Karunya University, Coimbatore, Int. Conf., P.No.9, 2017 |
7. | L.Andal, K.Senthamaraikannan | An investigation on strength developement of cement with cenosphere and silica fume as pozzalanic replacement | Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, Int. J. Vol. 2016 |
8. | L.Andal, A.Praba, P.Mohanavadivu | IOT of Bridges | ICAER – Advances in Engineering Research, Int. Conf., P. No. 13-17, 2016 |
9. | L.Andal, K.Senthamaraikannan | A study on setting time and strength of cement with cenosphere and silica | Journal of Applied Engineering Research , Int. J.Vol 10, No: 55 4231 – 4235, 2015 |
10. | L.Andal, K.Senthamaraikannan | A study on setting time and strength of cement with cenosphere and silica | ICAAET, Syed Ammal Engineering College, Ramnad, Int. Conf. Paper id 737, 2015 |
11. | L.Andal, M.Bagyalakshmi, A.V.Deepan Chakravarthi | Studies on impact of copper slag as fine aggregate replacement in concrete pavement | Journal of Applied Engineering Research , Int. J.Vol 12 30943 – 30952, 2015 |
12. | L.Andal, M.Bagyalakshmi, A.V.Deepan Chakravarthi | Durability of concrete pavement with partial replacement of fine aggregate by copper slag | Journal of Applied Engineering Research , Int. J.Vol 15 35701 – 35703, 2015 |
13. | L.Andal, N.Suresh Kumar, P.Rajeswari, A.Gopinath | Analysis of EMI shielding Effectiveness of Building Materials | EEIJ An International Journal of Electrical Engineering, Vol 1, No.1, 11- 19, June 2014 |
14. | L.Andal, N.Suresh kumar, P.Rajeswari | Analysis of EMI shielding Effectiveness of Building materials | ICIECC 14, Velammal College of Engineering and Technology, Madurai, 427 – 432, April 2014 |
15. | L.Andal, M.S.Palanichamy, M.Sekar, V.Vanitha | Analysis of trough shaped ferrocement roofing elements using ANSYS | NBM&CW, Nat. J. Vol.15 176-178, October 2009 |
16. | L.Andal, M.S.Palanichamy, M.Sekar | Strength and durability of polymer and fly ash modified ferrocement roofing/flooring elements | Our World in Concrete and Structures CI Premier Ltd. Singapore, Int. Conf. P. no.127-136, August 2008 |
17. | L.Andal, M.S.Palanichamy, M.Sekar | Ultimate strength behaviour of polymer and fly ash modified trough shaped ferrocement roofing/flooring elements | Earthquake Engineering Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai. Nat. Conf.P. no :66-70, December 2007 |
18. | L.Andal, M.S.Palanichamy, M.Sekar | Durability of Polymer and flyash modifies ferrocement elements, | Indian Concrete Institute, Nat. J. Vol.8 7-12, July, 2007 |
19. | L.Andal, V.Vanitha | Analysis of trough shaped ferrocement roofing elements using ANSYS | AICE, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi, Nat. Conf. P. No. 7-13, April 2007 |
20. | L.Andal, P.Subashree | Analysis of FRP Confined Concrete Columns Using ANSYS Software | AICE, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi, Nat. Conf. P. No. 14-19, April 2007 |
21. | L.Andal, P.Subashree | Finite Element Analysis of circular concrete columns confined by FRP sheets under uniaxial compression | NCET 07, Kalasalingam University, Nat. Conf. P.No.7-14, March 2007 |
22. | L.Andal, M.S.Palanichamy, M.Sekar | A Comparative Study on the durability of Polymer and flyash modified ferrocement elements | Bulletin of Electro chemistry, CECRI, Int. J. Vol.22 459-463, July 2006 |
23. | L.Andal, M.S.Palanichamy, R.Vaiyanathan, L.Ponraj Sankar | Behavior of Ferrocement flexural members with polymer modified mortar | ICACS 2005, SERC, Chennai, 421-428, January 2005 |
24. | L.Andal, M.S.Palanichamy, V.Shijumon | Structural Behaviour of ferrocement elements under sea water curing | INCONTEST Kumaraguru College of Technology, Int. Conf. 531-539, September 2003 |
25. | L.Andal, M.S.Palanichamy, Gana Remila | Structural behaviour of polymer modified ferrocement under impact | Advances in Building Materials Equipment and construction technology Dept of Civil Engg, VIT., Nat.Conf. B49-B54, January 2003 |
26. | L.Andal, M.S.Palanichamy, V.Shijumon | Structural Behaviour of ferrocement elements under sea water curing | Karunya Institute of Technology, Nat. Conf. 170-171, December 2002 |
27. | L.Andal, M.S.Palanichamy, S.Parabavathy | Straw Bale – Resource – Efficient Building Technology For Simple, Adaptable, Affordable Construction | ISTE, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi, Nat. Conf. 19-33, October 2001 |

Mrs. ANNIE SWEETLIN J.P.
Designation
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR – I
Email-id: jpas@vcet.ac.in
Undergraduate
ACCET, Karaikudi, Madurai Kamaraj University
Postgraduate
PRIST University
Phd
Pursuing in Anna University
Experiences
• 15 years of Teaching in various colleges affiliated to Anna University
• 4 years of Construction industry experience
Teaching Areas
• Structural Dynamics
• Strength of Materials
Memberships
ISTE (Life Memberships)
Publications
• No. of Paper Published in Journals :5
• No. of Paper Presented in National Conferences :3
Book Publication
1. Research Papers presented in International Conference : 07
2. Papers presented in National Conference : 10
3. Research papers published in international journal : 08
4. Research papers published in National journal : 02
S. No. | Title | Publishers | Year |
1. | Pre stressed Concrete Structures | S.K. Kataria Publications, New Delhi | (2016) |
Programs Organized:
National Conference: 1
National Symposium: 1
Workshops: 3
Faculty Development Programs: 5

Dr.T.Naveen Raj
Designation
Assistant Professor III
Email-id: tnr@vcet.ac.in
Undergraduate
Geology
Postgraduate
Remote sensing and GIS
Phd
Remote sensing and GIS
Experiences
Fugro Maps Sharjah
Teaching Areas
Applied Geology Surveying I & II Highway Engineering Remote sensing and GIS

Mr.Deepan Chakravarthi
Designation
Assistant Professor III
Email-id: adc@vcet.ac.in
Undergraduate
B.E (Civil Engineering)
Postgraduate
M.E – Structural Engineering
Experiences
• VCET – 2 Years
Teaching Areas
• Structural Analysis I&II
• Highway Engineering
• Survey I&II
• Fluid Mechanics
• Engineering Mechanics
Projects
Cube Testing
Extra Curricular Activities
• Recent Trends in Corrosion Studies

Mr.M. Sathish kumar
Designation
Assistant Professor III
Email-id: msr@vcet.ac.in
Undergraduate
B.E (Civil Engineering)
Postgraduate
M.E(Structural Engineering)
Phd
Pursuing
Experiences
• VCET – 5 Months
• SIT – 1 Year 6 Months
Teaching Areas
• Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures
• Surveying I
• Structural Analysis I&II
• Applied Hydraulic engineering
• Railways, Airports Docks and Harbour
Memberships
• ISTE

Mr. M. Sathyanarayanan Muthukrishnan
Designation
Assisstant Professor- III
Email-id: sat@vcet.ac.in
Undergraduate
B.E., (Civil Engineering)
Postgraduate
M.E.,(Structural Engineering)
Experiences
• Worked as Assistant Professor from 2013-2014 in P.S.R.Engineering College, SivakasiTeaching Areas
Engineering Graphics
• Engineering Mechanics
• Prefabricated Structures
• Environmental Science and Engineering
Publications
• Presented a paper titled, “Effect of concentration of alkaline liquid and Curing time on Strength and Durability of Geopolymer mortar” in International Conference on Futuristic Innovations & Development in Civil Engineering” (ICFiDce 2013), held at Mepco Shlenk Engineering College, Sivskasi , held on 18th to 20th April 2013.
• Presented a paper titled, „Fire resistance of Geopolymer ferrocement?, in “National Conference on Research Congress in Civil Engineering”, held at Government College of Technology, Coimbatore, held on 17th April 2013.
• Presented a paper titled, „Effect of elevated temperature on Impact resistance of geopolymer ferrocement?, in “National Conference on Recent Innovation in Civil Engineering” (RICE 2013), held at A.C.College of Engineering and Technology, Karaikudi held on 03rd May 2013.
• Presented a paper titled, „Effect of Alkali Concentration on fire resisting behavior of geopolymer mortar?, in a national conference “ENTROIDOS 2013”, held at Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology, Virudhunagar , held on 16th and 17th April 2013.

Mrs.S.VENKADA PRIYA
Designation
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR – III
Email-id: svph@vcet.ac.in
Undergraduate
B.E.Civil Engineering
Postgraduate
M.E Structural Engineering
Experiences
• 6 months experience in Shanmuganathan Engineering College
Publications
• No. of Paper Presented in International/National Conferences :2
List of International/National Conference
• Presented a journal titled on Durability study on EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION ON THE PROPERTIES OF CONCRETE BY THE ADDITION OF BASALT FIBER on SBM college of engineering and technology

Ms. R. RAJAPRIYA
Designation
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR – III
Email-id: rrp@vcet.ac.in
Undergraduate
B.E. Civil Engineering
Postgraduate
M.E. Environmental Engineering
Experiences
• Working as an Assistant Professor-III from 2nd July, 2018 to till date in Velammal College of Engineering and Technology, Madurai.
Teaching Areas
• Environmental engineering-I
• Environmental engineering-II
• Municipal Solid Waste Management
• Applied Hydraulic Engineering
• Water Supply Engineering
Publications
• No. of Paper Presented in International Journal/National Conferences: 2
List of International/National Conference
• Presented a paper on “Risk Assessment of Emerging Contaminants in Water Environment of Madurai City” in the National Conference on “Recent Innovations and Technological Development in Civil Engineering (NCRITD 2018)” at Centre for Rural Technology, The Gandhigram Rural Institute, Dindigul on 13.03.2018.
• Published a journal with title “Effect of Textile Effluent on Geotechnical Properties of Expansive Soil for Flexible Pavements” in World Journal of Research and Review (WJRR) in August 2016.

Ms. S.U. ANUMEENA
Designation
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR – III
Email-id: anu@vcet.ac.in
Undergraduate
B.E. Civil Engineering
Postgraduate
M.Tech Structural Engineering
Experiences
• Working as an Assistant Professor-III from 1st November, 2018 to till date in Velammal College of Engineering and Technology, Madurai.
• Assistant Professor for 5 months in V.P.M.M Engineering College for Women, Krishnan Kovil.
Teaching Areas
• Fluid Mechanics
• Environmental engineering-I
• Water Resources and Irrigation Engineering
• Applied Hydraulic Engineering
• Prefabricated Structures
• Construction Materials
• Prestressed Concrete Structures
Publications
• No. of Paper Presented in International Journal/National Conferences: 3
List of International/National Conference
• Published paper with title “An Experimental Investigation on the Effect of Nano Silica in Concrete”. International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology (SCOPUS indexed journal), Volume: 9, Issue: 3, 2018, pp. 152-157.
• Presented paper on “Dynamic Analysis of an Elevated Circular Intz Type Water Tank Subjected to Various Loads” in International Conference on Intelligent Systems and Control (ISCO).
• Presented paper on “An Experimental Study on the Effect of Nano Silica in High Strength Concrete” in International Conference on Contemporary Engineering and Technology.