Conference Advisory Committee Technical Committee

Dr. Erol Tutumluer, Chairman, TC 202, ISSMGE Dr.K.Balan,Vice Principal,RIET, Trivandrum

Dr. Tatsuya Ishikawa, Secretary, TC 202, ISSMGE
Dr. Buddima Indraretna, University of Wollongong
Dr. J. S. Vinod, University of Wollongong
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Shukla, Edith Cowan University
Dr. Chandresh Solanki, NIT Surat
Dr. M.R.Madhav, Visiting Professor JNTUH / IITH
Dr. R.Shivasankar, NITK Suratkal
Dr. G.V.Rao, Formerly IITD, Delhi
Dr. G.L.ShivakumarBabu IISC, Banglore
Dr. Dodagoudar, IITM, Chennai
Dr. Ashish Juneja, IIT Bombay
Dr. J. T. Shahu, IIT Delhi
Dr. G. Madhavi Latha, IISc. Bangalore
Dr. Chandrakaran, NIT Calicut
Dr. Veeraragavan, IIT Madras
Dr. Uma Shankar, IITH, Hyderabad
Dr. VasanthHavanagi, CRRI
Dr. Samson, NIT Trichy
Organising Committee
Conference Chair
Dr. K. Balan
Vice Principal, Rajadhani Institute of Science & Technology, Thiruvananthapuram
Chairman, IGS Thiruvananthapuram Chapter
drkbalan@gmail.com
Conference Co-Chair
Dr. Jaya. V
Professor in Civil Engineering,
Government Engineering College, Bartonhill,
Thiruvananthapuram, jayagecbh@gmail.com
Er. Saji Kumar, Chief Engineer, LSGD
Dr. Mariamma Joseph., St. Thomas Inst. of Tech.
Dr. K.S. Beena, CUSAT,Kochi
Dr. Anil. R, CET, Trivandrum International Conference on
Dr. P.Vinod, CET, Trivandrum
Dr. N. Unnikrishnan, GEC, Thrissur
Dr. Ajitha B. Bhaskar, GEC, Thrissur
Geotechnics for High Speed Corridors- GHC 2019
Dr. Jayasree, P.K., CET,Trivandrum 24th to 27th July 2019,
Dr. Jayamohan, J., LBSITW, Trivandrum Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Dr. Jaya V., GEC Barton Hill,Trivandrum
Dr. Girish., M. S., CET, Trivandrum
Dr. Arvee Sujil Johnson, CET,Trivandrum
Dr. Sheela Evangeline, Y., CET, Trivandrum
Dr. Manju, V. S, CET
Dr. Vandana Sreedharan, GEC, Kannur
Dr. Gouri Antherjanam, Sree Budha Engg. College
Mrs. Rani V, Marian Engineering College
Conference Theme:
Dr. Arvee Sujil Johnson Geotechnical Applications in Transportation Development Projects
Professor in Civil Engineering,
College of Engineering Trivandrum,
Thiruvananthapuram, arveesujil@yahoo.co.uk

Organising Secretaries
Dr. Jayamohan. J Dr. N Unnikrishnan Organised by the
Principal, LBS Institute of Technology for Women,
Thiruvananthapuram
Professor in Civil Engineering, Government Engineer-
ing College, Thrissur
Indian Geotechnical Society, Thiruvananthapuram Chapter &
Vice Chairman, IGS Thiruvananthapuram Chapter Vice Chairman, IGS Thiruvananthapuram Chapter NI
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jayamohan7@gmail.com, hodce@lbsitw.ac.in, unnikrishnan_n@yahoo.com

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principal@lbsitw.ac.in

INDI
Dr. Jayasree. P. K Sponsorship THIRUVANANTHAPURAM CHAPTER

Professor in Civil Engineering, College of Engineering There will be an opportunity to sponsor the conference
Trivandrum as detailed below: College of Engineering Trivandrum
Treasurer, IGS Thiruvananthapuram Chapter Category Amount Delegates Booth size
jayasreepk@cet.ac.in Platinum Rs. 2,00,000/-($3000) 6 4m x 2m
Diamond Rs. 1,50,000/-($2200) 5 3m x 2m
Gold Rs. 1,00,000/-($1500) 4 2m x 2m
Rs. 50,000/-($750) 2 2m x 1.5m
Conference email id:hsc2019tvm@gmail.com
Silver
1 2m x 1m
Supported by TC 202, Transportation Geotechnics, ISSMGE
The official language of the conference will be English Bronze Rs. 25,000/-($400)
Exhibition booths will be provided to the sponsors in the Venue: College of Engineering Trivandrum
Lobby Area (where tea will be served for the delegates).
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
THE CITY OF THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
Highways and Railways are essential components of development and are vital for the economic growth of the country. The
growing economy requires expansion of existing carriageways into multi-lane expressways and development of new roads /
rail routes. However, difficult subsoil conditions along with high economic and social costs and dearth of good construc-
tion materials coupled with environmental constraints pose major challenges to the development of the road and rail
networks. The International Conference on Geotechnics for High Speed Corridors- GHC 2019 aims to highlight the latest
Geotechnical innovations and challenges in Transportation Engineering projects. It is the second International Conference
organized by the Indian Geotechnical Society – Thiruvananthapuram Chapter. The conference will provide a platform for
Academicians, Research scholars, Practicing Engineers and Students working in the area of Geotechnical Engineering to
interact and share their experience and knowledge. This conference provides an opportunity for the delegates to exchange
new ideas and application experiences face to face, to establish business or research relations and to find partners for
future collaboration.

Thiruvananthapuram, formerly known as Trivandrum, is the capital and the largest city of the Indian state of Kerala. It is
INDIAN GEOTECHNICAL SOCIETY located on the west coast of India near the extreme south of the mainland. Referred to by Mahatma Gandhi as the "ever-
The Indian National Society of Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering was established in the year 1948, soon after green city of India", it is classified as a Tier-II city by the Government of India. The city is home to central and state govern-
the second International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering held at Rotterdam. The Society was ment offices and organizations. Apart from being the political nerve centre of Kerala, it is an academic hub and is home to
affiliated to the International Society in the same year and since then it has strived to fulfil and promote the objectives of several educational institutions including the Kerala Technological University, University of Kerala, Trivandrum medical
the International Society. In December 1970, the name “Indian Geotechnical Society” was adopted. In January 1994, it college and many Science and Technology institutions.
hosted the 13th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering (ICSMGE). The Indian Geotechni- Thiruvananthapuram was a trading point for spices, sandalwood and ivory. The city was ruled by the Ays and was captured
cal Society (IGS) aims at promoting co-operation amongst engineers and scientists for the advancement and dissemina- by the rulers of Venad in tenth century A.D. In 729, Marthanda Varma founded the princely state of Thiruvithamkoor and
tion of knowledge in the fields of Soil Mechanics, Foundation Engineering, Soil Dynamics, Engineering Geology, Rock made Thiruvananthapuram the capital in 1745. It remained as a princely state ruled by Travancore under the loose gover-
Mechanics, Snow and Ice Mechanics and allied fields and their practical applications. It provides a common forum for nance of the British before joining the Indian Union in 1948.
academicians, research workers, designers, construction engineers, equipment manufacturers and others interested in Thiruvananthapuram contributes nearly 80% of the state's software exports and is a major IT hub. It was ranked as the best
geotechnical activity. The Thiruvananthapuram Chapter was inaugurated in the year 2015 and is one among the youngest city in Kerala to live, in a 2012 survey by Times of India. The city was also ranked as the best city in India for Housing and
chapters of the Indian Geotechnical Society Transport by a survey conducted by India Today.
Thiruvananthapuram is a popular destination for tourists. Kovalam is a popular beach town located 16 kilometres from the
TC 202 TRANSPORTATION GEOTECHNICS, ISSMGE city. The Padmanabhaswamy Temple circled by the East Fort is amongst the richest temples in India. Other places of
The goal of Technical Committee (TC) 202 is to apply broad engineering to bridge the gap between Pavement/Railway interest include Sanghumukham Beach, Napier museum and Zoo, Agasthyarkoodam peak, Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary and
Engineering and Geotechnical Engineering. The main task is to promote co-operation and exchange of information and Neyyar Dam, Kuthira Malika palace, Ponmudi, Poovar, Varkala Cliffs and Edava lake.
knowledge about the geotechnical aspects in design, construction, maintenance, monitoring and upgrading of roads, Thiruvananthapuram is well connected to the rest of the country. There are five railway stations in the city namely, the
railways, airfields and harbor facilities. The task also covers the related environmental aspects. TC 202 has identified eight Thiruvananthapuram central, Thiruvananthapuram Pettah, Kochuveli, Veli and Nemom.
task forces for achieving its goals. Several conferences and workshops are being orgainsed all around the world for the The Thiruvananthapuram International Airport has direct connectivity to the Middle East, Malaysia, Singapore, Maldives
purpose. and Sri Lanka. The airport is qualified for all-weather and night operations. The airport is 3.7 kilometers from the central
business district.
CONFERENCE SUB THEMES
Pavement design for High Speed Transport Geotechniques for Unsaturated Soils
Substructures and Foundation Geotechniques for Lowlands POST CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES IN THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
Advances in Subsoil Investigation Techniques Embankments on Soft Soils Depending on interests received from the delegates, avenues exist for arranging post conference workshops on Yoga,
Ground Improvement Transport Planning meditation, oriental style of martial arts, Indian classical dances and classical music. Visits to places of interest like
Reinforced Soil Structures and Geosynthetics Soil Behaviour under Repeated Loads elephant rehabilitation centre, nearby hill station, ecotourism centre, city zoo, art gallery, Cape Comerin, padmanabhapur-
Environmental Geotechniques Tunnelling and Rock Engineering am palace and Kovalam beach can be planned with the help of conference travel partner. Authentic Ayurvedic and Sidha
Soil Structure Interaction Underground Construction in Cities spa treatment is also available in the city. Details are proposed to be published in the conference website soon.
Excavations and Earth Retaining Structures Case Studies in Geotechnical Engineering
Soil Structures under Dynamic Loads Instrumentation and Monitoring
Physical and Numerical Modelling Forensic Geotechnical Engineering

PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP
There will be a pre-conference workshop on Transportation Geotechnics on 24th July for practicing Civil Engineers,
Academicians, Research Scholars and PG Students, by TC 202.
REGISTRATION FEES KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Indian Delegates Foreign Delegates
Students and Research Scholars INR 3000 $75
Academicians and Engineers INR 5000 $150 Dr.Buddhima Indraratna
IGS Members INR 4500 $120 Professor Buddhima Indraratna is a leader in the fields of ground improvement, soft clay
IGS Student Members INR 2000 $50 stabilisation, large scale geotechnical testing, railway foundations and acid sulphate soils.
He is the Director of the University of Wollongong research Centre for Geotechnical and
IMPORTANT DATES Railway Engineering. He has secured over 15 million dollars in Research Grant funding
Submission of full paper commences on : 1st May 2019 under the Australian Research Council and through the Co-operative Research Centre for
Full paper submission closes on : 15th May 2019 Railway Engineering.

Acceptance of full paper : 15th June 2019

Dr.Tatsuya Ishikawa
Submission of Camera Ready paper : 30th June 2019
Registration : 15thJuly 2019 Professor Tatsuya Ishikawa is Professor at Hokkaido University, Japan. He is currently the
secretary of the TC 202 Transportation Geotechnics, ISSMGE. He works in the fields of
The paper must be uploaded through the website of the conference www.ghc2019.com unsaturated soil, frost heaving, granular material, cyclic behavior, antiseismic reinforce-
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING TRIVANDRUM ment, liquefaction, slope stability analysis and large deformation analysis.
The College of Engineering Trivandrum was established in 1939 as the first Engineering College in the then Travancore
State. The first classes were started on 3rd July 1939 during the reign of the Travancore King, Sri Chithira Thirunal Balarama
Varma and as the head of the then Travancore state he deserves his share of credit in the establishment of the college. Dr.G. L. Sivakumar Babu
Initially the College was housed in the former office and bungalow of the Chief Engineer (present PMG Office). Maj T.H.
Mathewman, a Britisher was the first Principal. Started as a constituent College of Travancore University, the College had an Dr.Sivakumar Babu obtained his Ph.D. from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India in
initial intake of 21 students each for Degree and Diploma courses in Civil, 1991 after completing M.E. in Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, from Anna
Mechanical and Electrical branches. With the establishment of the University, Madras in 1987.He is presently working as Professor at Indian Institute of
Directorate of Technical Education in the late fifties, the Science, Bangalore. His research activities are in the field of risk and reliability applica-
College administration came under the control of the tions in geotechnical engineering ,geosynthetics and reinforced soil structures, environ-
Government of Kerala. The College was mental geotechnology, fibers in geotechnical engineering, earthquake geotechnical
shifted to the present sprawling 125 engineering and geotechnics for disaster mitigation.
acre campus in 1960.
Dr.Anand J Puppala
Dr.Anand Puppala is a distinguished teaching professor in Civil Engineering and Coordi-
nator of Geotechnical Engineering program at the University of Texas (UTA) at Arlington,
Texas, USA. Dr.Puppala received 2012-13 University Distinguished Record of Research
award, the highest award given to a faculty member with a distinguished research record.
He has been conducting research on stabilization of expansive soils, sustainable utiliza-
tion of recycled materials, dams and embankments, in situ intrusive methods for site
characterization, and pavement material characterization studies.

Dr. J.S. Vinod

Dr Jayan S. Vinod is an Associate Professor in Civil Engineering at the University of
Wollongong. His Doctoral degree in geotechnical engineering was awarded in 2006 from
Indian Institute of Science, India. His key research areas include discrete element model-
VISION AND MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
ling of geomaterials, soil dynamics and engineering behaviour of methane hydrate
VISION: A Centre of Excellence for moulding technically competent and ethically strong Civil Engineering Professionals sediment mixtures. He is one of the CIs for three ARC LP research grants and is a techni-
with global perspective. cal reviewer for key journals in his speciality.
MISSION: To impart quality education in Civil Engineering by integrating theory, practice and research keeping pace with
emerging technologies .
To equip students with technical expertise so as to take up the challenges in the field of Civil Engineering.
To encourage students for pursuing higher education and research.
To create competent professionals who are capable of upholding ethical values and principles of sustainable development.
Dr. Sakdirat Kaewunruen
Dr Sakdirat Kaewunruen is a specialist with extensive experience across civil, transport
and rail industry in public and private sectors. He has held visiting appointments at
various institutions, including Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Chalmers
University of Technology’s Railway Mechanics Centre in Gothenburg Sweden, The Univer-
sity of Tokyo, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and Railway Technical Research
Institute in Tokyo Japan.
Dr. J. T. Shahu
Dr. J. T. Shahu is a Professor in Geotechnical Engineering at IIT Delhi. He did his M.Tech.
in Geotechnical Engineering from IIT Kanpur in 1988 and Ph.D. in 1994. His research
interests include geotechnology for roads and railway tracks, reinforced soil structures
etc. He is a well-known consultant and researcher in the area of geosynthetic reinforced
railway tracks.
Dr. R. Shivashankar
Dr.R.Shivashankar has done D.Eng. from AIT Bangkok Thailandin 1991 after completing
M.Tech from IIT Madras in 1980.He has 23 years of teaching experience at NITK, Surath-
kal as Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering. He has also served NITK ably in
several administrative positions as HOD of Civil Engineering Department, Chairman of
Centre for Continuing Education, First ever Dean of R&D, HOD of Department of Training
and Placement.
Dr.Sireesh Saride
Dr.Sireesh Saride is currently Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, Indian
Institute of Technology Hyderabad. His expertise and research interests are in the area of
pavement geotechnics, geosynthetics and ground improvement. He is currently serving as
an Associate Editor for the Journal of Ground Improvement (ICE) and Journal of Materials
in Civil Engineering, ASCE. He is a member of ASCE, ICE, TRB and life member of IGS
and IRC.
Mr. Ravi Sundaram
Mr. Ravi Sundaram started his career in 1980 with McClelland International Ltd. He is the
founder Director of Cengrs Geotechnica Pvt. Ltd. and directs the company’s geotechnical
consultancy and construction activities.His expertise includes geotechnical investiga-
tions, geophysical surveys and ground improvement. His special interests include
artesian conditions, dune sands, expansive soils, tall buildings, power plants, bridge
foundations, pile testing and foundation strengthening.
Dr. P.D. Arumairaj
Professor P. D. Arumairaj is a Professor of Geotechnical Engineering. He is presently the
Head of Department in Civil Engineering in Karunya Deemed University, Coimbatore. He
is a consultant to numerous Govt. and Private agencies in the field of Geotechnical, Geo
Environmental and Structural projects. His main research interests are in Geotechnical
Engineering, Geopolymer concrete and pavement engineering, design and evaluations.
Dr.K.Balan
Dr. K. Balan received his Ph.D. from IIT Delhi in 1996, Post Graduation in Geotechnical
Engineering from University of Kerala in 1985 after graduating in Civil Engineering from
University of Kerala in 1982. Dr. K. Balan has specialized in sub soil investigation and
design and execution of foundations and soil improvement methods. He has designed
and executed sevaral projects using natural geotextiles. Currently he is the Vice Principal
of Rajadhani Institute of Science & Technology, Thiruvananthapuram.
Mr. Ravikanth Vetcha
Mr. Ravikanth Vetcha, is currently the Assistant Vice President of Petrochemicals Business
Unit of Reliance Industries Limited, based at Corporate Park in Navi Mumbai. He gradu-
ated in Civil Engineering from Andhra University in the year 1996 and did a special
course in Design of Coastal Structures from IIT Madras subsequently. He has been
working over 20 years in the field of Geo-synthetics. Represents Reliance Industries Ltd.
in various Technical Textiles Committees of Bureau of Indian Standards.
Dr. Sakdirat Kaewunruen
Dr Sakdirat Kaewunruen is a specialist with extensive experience across civil, transport
and rail industry in public and private sectors. He has held visiting appointments at
various institutions, including Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Chalmers
University of Technology’s Railway Mechanics Centre in Gothenburg Sweden, The Univer-
sity of Tokyo, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and Railway Technical Research
Institute in Tokyo Japan.
Dr. J. T. Shahu
Dr. J. T. Shahu is a Professor in Geotechnical Engineering at IIT Delhi. He did his M.Tech.
in Geotechnical Engineering from IIT Kanpur in 1988 and Ph.D. in 1994. His research
interests include geotechnology for roads and railway tracks, reinforced soil structures
etc. He is a well-known consultant and researcher in the area of geosynthetic reinforced
railway tracks.
Dr. R. Shivashankar
Dr.R.Shivashankar has done D.Eng. from AIT Bangkok Thailandin 1991 after completing
M.Tech from IIT Madras in 1980.He has 23 years of teaching experience at NITK, Surath-
kal as Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering. He has also served NITK ably in
several administrative positions as HOD of Civil Engineering Department, Chairman of
Centre for Continuing Education, First ever Dean of R&D, HOD of Department of Training
and Placement.
Dr.Sireesh Saride
Dr.Sireesh Saride is currently Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, Indian
Institute of Technology Hyderabad. His expertise and research interests are in the area of
pavement geotechnics, geosynthetics and ground improvement. He is currently serving as
an Associate Editor for the Journal of Ground Improvement (ICE) and Journal of Materials
in Civil Engineering, ASCE. He is a member of ASCE, ICE, TRB and life member of IGS
and IRC.
Mr. Ravi Sundaram
Mr. Ravi Sundaram started his career in 1980 with McClelland International Ltd. He is the
founder Director of Cengrs Geotechnica Pvt. Ltd. and directs the company’s geotechnical
consultancy and construction activities.His expertise includes geotechnical investiga-
tions, geophysical surveys and ground improvement. His special interests include
artesian conditions, dune sands, expansive soils, tall buildings, power plants, bridge
foundations, pile testing and foundation strengthening.
Dr. P.D. Arumairaj
Professor P. D. Arumairaj is a Professor of Geotechnical Engineering. He is presently the
Head of Department in Civil Engineering in Karunya Deemed University, Coimbatore. He
is a consultant to numerous Govt. and Private agencies in the field of Geotechnical, Geo
Environmental and Structural projects. His main research interests are in Geotechnical
Engineering, Geopolymer concrete and pavement engineering, design and evaluations.
Dr.K.Balan
Dr. K. Balan received his Ph.D. from IIT Delhi in 1996, Post Graduation in Geotechnical
Engineering from University of Kerala in 1985 after graduating in Civil Engineering from
University of Kerala in 1982. Dr. K. Balan has specialized in sub soil investigation and
design and execution of foundations and soil improvement methods. He has designed
and executed sevaral projects using natural geotextiles. Currently he is the Vice Principal
of Rajadhani Institute of Science & Technology, Thiruvananthapuram.
Mr. Ravikanth Vetcha
Mr. Ravikanth Vetcha, is currently the Assistant Vice President of Petrochemicals Business
Unit of Reliance Industries Limited, based at Corporate Park in Navi Mumbai. He gradu-
ated in Civil Engineering from Andhra University in the year 1996 and did a special
course in Design of Coastal Structures from IIT Madras subsequently. He has been
working over 20 years in the field of Geo-synthetics. Represents Reliance Industries Ltd.
in various Technical Textiles Committees of Bureau of Indian Standards.
REGISTRATION FEES KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Indian Delegates Foreign Delegates
Students and Research Scholars INR 3000 $75
Academicians and Engineers INR 5000 $150 Dr.Buddhima Indraratna
IGS Members INR 4500 $120 Professor Buddhima Indraratna is a leader in the fields of ground improvement, soft clay
IGS Student Members INR 2000 $50 stabilisation, large scale geotechnical testing, railway foundations and acid sulphate soils.
He is the Director of the University of Wollongong research Centre for Geotechnical and
IMPORTANT DATES Railway Engineering. He has secured over 15 million dollars in Research Grant funding
Submission of full paper commences on : 1st May 2019 under the Australian Research Council and through the Co-operative Research Centre for
Full paper submission closes on : 15th May 2019 Railway Engineering.

Acceptance of full paper : 15th June 2019

Dr.Tatsuya Ishikawa
Submission of Camera Ready paper : 30th June 2019
Registration : 15thJuly 2019 Professor Tatsuya Ishikawa is Professor at Hokkaido University, Japan. He is currently the
secretary of the TC 202 Transportation Geotechnics, ISSMGE. He works in the fields of
The paper must be uploaded through the website of the conference www.ghc2019.com unsaturated soil, frost heaving, granular material, cyclic behavior, antiseismic reinforce-
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING TRIVANDRUM ment, liquefaction, slope stability analysis and large deformation analysis.
The College of Engineering Trivandrum was established in 1939 as the first Engineering College in the then Travancore
State. The first classes were started on 3rd July 1939 during the reign of the Travancore King, Sri Chithira Thirunal Balarama
Varma and as the head of the then Travancore state he deserves his share of credit in the establishment of the college. Dr.G. L. Sivakumar Babu
Initially the College was housed in the former office and bungalow of the Chief Engineer (present PMG Office). Maj T.H.
Mathewman, a Britisher was the first Principal. Started as a constituent College of Travancore University, the College had an Dr.Sivakumar Babu obtained his Ph.D. from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India in
initial intake of 21 students each for Degree and Diploma courses in Civil, 1991 after completing M.E. in Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, from Anna
Mechanical and Electrical branches. With the establishment of the University, Madras in 1987.He is presently working as Professor at Indian Institute of
Directorate of Technical Education in the late fifties, the Science, Bangalore. His research activities are in the field of risk and reliability applica-
College administration came under the control of the tions in geotechnical engineering ,geosynthetics and reinforced soil structures, environ-
Government of Kerala. The College was mental geotechnology, fibers in geotechnical engineering, earthquake geotechnical
shifted to the present sprawling 125 engineering and geotechnics for disaster mitigation.
acre campus in 1960.
Dr.Anand J Puppala
Dr.Anand Puppala is a distinguished teaching professor in Civil Engineering and Coordi-
nator of Geotechnical Engineering program at the University of Texas (UTA) at Arlington,
Texas, USA. Dr.Puppala received 2012-13 University Distinguished Record of Research
award, the highest award given to a faculty member with a distinguished research record.
He has been conducting research on stabilization of expansive soils, sustainable utiliza-
tion of recycled materials, dams and embankments, in situ intrusive methods for site
characterization, and pavement material characterization studies.

Dr. J.S. Vinod

Dr Jayan S. Vinod is an Associate Professor in Civil Engineering at the University of
Wollongong. His Doctoral degree in geotechnical engineering was awarded in 2006 from
Indian Institute of Science, India. His key research areas include discrete element model-
VISION AND MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
ling of geomaterials, soil dynamics and engineering behaviour of methane hydrate
VISION: A Centre of Excellence for moulding technically competent and ethically strong Civil Engineering Professionals sediment mixtures. He is one of the CIs for three ARC LP research grants and is a techni-
with global perspective. cal reviewer for key journals in his speciality.
MISSION: To impart quality education in Civil Engineering by integrating theory, practice and research keeping pace with
emerging technologies .
To equip students with technical expertise so as to take up the challenges in the field of Civil Engineering.
To encourage students for pursuing higher education and research.
To create competent professionals who are capable of upholding ethical values and principles of sustainable development.
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
THE CITY OF THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
Highways and Railways are essential components of development and are vital for the economic growth of the country. The
growing economy requires expansion of existing carriageways into multi-lane expressways and development of new roads /
rail routes. However, difficult subsoil conditions along with high economic and social costs and dearth of good construc-
tion materials coupled with environmental constraints pose major challenges to the development of the road and rail
networks. The International Conference on Geotechnics for High Speed Corridors- GHC 2019 aims to highlight the latest
Geotechnical innovations and challenges in Transportation Engineering projects. It is the second International Conference
organized by the Indian Geotechnical Society – Thiruvananthapuram Chapter. The conference will provide a platform for
Academicians, Research scholars, Practicing Engineers and Students working in the area of Geotechnical Engineering to
interact and share their experience and knowledge. This conference provides an opportunity for the delegates to exchange
new ideas and application experiences face to face, to establish business or research relations and to find partners for
future collaboration.

Thiruvananthapuram, formerly known as Trivandrum, is the capital and the largest city of the Indian state of Kerala. It is
INDIAN GEOTECHNICAL SOCIETY located on the west coast of India near the extreme south of the mainland. Referred to by Mahatma Gandhi as the "ever-
The Indian National Society of Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering was established in the year 1948, soon after green city of India", it is classified as a Tier-II city by the Government of India. The city is home to central and state govern-
the second International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering held at Rotterdam. The Society was ment offices and organizations. Apart from being the political nerve centre of Kerala, it is an academic hub and is home to
affiliated to the International Society in the same year and since then it has strived to fulfil and promote the objectives of several educational institutions including the Kerala Technological University, University of Kerala, Trivandrum medical
the International Society. In December 1970, the name “Indian Geotechnical Society” was adopted. In January 1994, it college and many Science and Technology institutions.
hosted the 13th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering (ICSMGE). The Indian Geotechni- Thiruvananthapuram was a trading point for spices, sandalwood and ivory. The city was ruled by the Ays and was captured
cal Society (IGS) aims at promoting co-operation amongst engineers and scientists for the advancement and dissemina- by the rulers of Venad in tenth century A.D. In 729, Marthanda Varma founded the princely state of Thiruvithamkoor and
tion of knowledge in the fields of Soil Mechanics, Foundation Engineering, Soil Dynamics, Engineering Geology, Rock made Thiruvananthapuram the capital in 1745. It remained as a princely state ruled by Travancore under the loose gover-
Mechanics, Snow and Ice Mechanics and allied fields and their practical applications. It provides a common forum for nance of the British before joining the Indian Union in 1948.
academicians, research workers, designers, construction engineers, equipment manufacturers and others interested in Thiruvananthapuram contributes nearly 80% of the state's software exports and is a major IT hub. It was ranked as the best
geotechnical activity. The Thiruvananthapuram Chapter was inaugurated in the year 2015 and is one among the youngest city in Kerala to live, in a 2012 survey by Times of India. The city was also ranked as the best city in India for Housing and
chapters of the Indian Geotechnical Society Transport by a survey conducted by India Today.
Thiruvananthapuram is a popular destination for tourists. Kovalam is a popular beach town located 16 kilometres from the
TC 202 TRANSPORTATION GEOTECHNICS, ISSMGE city. The Padmanabhaswamy Temple circled by the East Fort is amongst the richest temples in India. Other places of
The goal of Technical Committee (TC) 202 is to apply broad engineering to bridge the gap between Pavement/Railway interest include Sanghumukham Beach, Napier museum and Zoo, Agasthyarkoodam peak, Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary and
Engineering and Geotechnical Engineering. The main task is to promote co-operation and exchange of information and Neyyar Dam, Kuthira Malika palace, Ponmudi, Poovar, Varkala Cliffs and Edava lake.
knowledge about the geotechnical aspects in design, construction, maintenance, monitoring and upgrading of roads, Thiruvananthapuram is well connected to the rest of the country. There are five railway stations in the city namely, the
railways, airfields and harbor facilities. The task also covers the related environmental aspects. TC 202 has identified eight Thiruvananthapuram central, Thiruvananthapuram Pettah, Kochuveli, Veli and Nemom.
task forces for achieving its goals. Several conferences and workshops are being orgainsed all around the world for the The Thiruvananthapuram International Airport has direct connectivity to the Middle East, Malaysia, Singapore, Maldives
purpose. and Sri Lanka. The airport is qualified for all-weather and night operations. The airport is 3.7 kilometers from the central
business district.
CONFERENCE SUB THEMES
Pavement design for High Speed Transport Geotechniques for Unsaturated Soils
Substructures and Foundation Geotechniques for Lowlands POST CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES IN THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
Advances in Subsoil Investigation Techniques Embankments on Soft Soils Depending on interests received from the delegates, avenues exist for arranging post conference workshops on Yoga,
Ground Improvement Transport Planning meditation, oriental style of martial arts, Indian classical dances and classical music. Visits to places of interest like
Reinforced Soil Structures and Geosynthetics Soil Behaviour under Repeated Loads elephant rehabilitation centre, nearby hill station, ecotourism centre, city zoo, art gallery, Cape Comerin, padmanabhapur-
Environmental Geotechniques Tunnelling and Rock Engineering am palace and Kovalam beach can be planned with the help of conference travel partner. Authentic Ayurvedic and Sidha
Soil Structure Interaction Underground Construction in Cities spa treatment is also available in the city. Details are proposed to be published in the conference website soon.
Excavations and Earth Retaining Structures Case Studies in Geotechnical Engineering
Soil Structures under Dynamic Loads Instrumentation and Monitoring
Physical and Numerical Modelling Forensic Geotechnical Engineering

PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP
There will be a pre-conference workshop on Transportation Geotechnics on 24th July for practicing Civil Engineers,
Academicians, Research Scholars and PG Students, by TC 202.
Conference Advisory Committee
Dr. Erol Tutumluer, Chairman, TC 202, ISSMGE
Dr. Tatsuya Ishikawa, Secretary, TC 202, ISSMGE
Dr. Buddima Indraretna, University of Wollongong
Dr. J. S. Vinod, University of Wollongong
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Shukla, Edith Cowan University
Dr. Chandresh Solanki, NIT Surat
Dr. M.R.Madhav, Visiting Professor JNTUH / IITH
Dr. R.Shivasankar, NITK Suratkal
Dr. G.V.Rao, Formerly IITD, Delhi
Dr. G.L.ShivakumarBabu IISC, Banglore
Dr. Dodagoudar, IITM, Chennai
Dr. Ashish Juneja, IIT Bombay
Dr. J. T. Shahu, IIT Delhi
Dr. G. Madhavi Latha, IISc. Bangalore
Dr. Chandrakaran, NIT Calicut
Dr. Veeraragavan, IIT Madras
Dr. Uma Shankar, IITH, Hyderabad
Dr. VasanthHavanagi, CRRI
Dr. Samson, NIT Trichy
Organising Committee
Conference Chair
Dr. K. Balan
Vice Principal, Rajadhani Institute of Science & Technology, Thiruvananthapuram
Chairman, IGS Thiruvananthapuram Chapter
drkbalan@gmail.com
Conference Co-Chair
Dr. Jaya. V
Professor in Civil Engineering,
Government Engineering College, Bartonhill,
Thiruvananthapuram, jayagecbh@gmail.com
Technical Committee
Dr.K.Balan,Vice Principal,RIET, Trivandrum
Er. Saji Kumar, Chief Engineer, LSGD
Dr. Mariamma Joseph., St. Thomas Inst. of Tech.
Dr. K.S. Beena, CUSAT,Kochi
Dr. Anil. R, CET, Trivandrum International Conference on
Dr. P.Vinod, CET, Trivandrum
Dr. N. Unnikrishnan, GEC, Thrissur
Dr. Ajitha B. Bhaskar, GEC, Thrissur
Geotechnics for High Speed Corridors- GHC 2019
Dr. Jayasree, P.K., CET,Trivandrum 24th to 27th July 2019,
Dr. Jayamohan, J., LBSITW, Trivandrum Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Dr. Jaya V., GEC Barton Hill,Trivandrum
Dr. Girish., M. S., CET, Trivandrum
Dr. Arvee Sujil Johnson, CET,Trivandrum
Dr. Sheela Evangeline, Y., CET, Trivandrum
Dr. Manju, V. S, CET
Dr. Vandana Sreedharan, GEC, Kannur
Dr. Gouri Antherjanam, Sree Budha Engg. College
Mrs. Rani V, Marian Engineering College
Conference Theme:
Dr. Arvee Sujil Johnson Geotechnical Applications in Transportation Development Projects
Professor in Civil Engineering,
College of Engineering Trivandrum,
Thiruvananthapuram, arveesujil@yahoo.co.uk

Organising Secretaries
Dr. Jayamohan. J Dr. N Unnikrishnan Organised by the
Principal, LBS Institute of Technology for Women,
Thiruvananthapuram
Professor in Civil Engineering, Government Engineer-
ing College, Thrissur
Indian Geotechnical Society, Thiruvananthapuram Chapter &
Vice Chairman, IGS Thiruvananthapuram Chapter Vice Chairman, IGS Thiruvananthapuram Chapter NI
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jayamohan7@gmail.com, hodce@lbsitw.ac.in, unnikrishnan_n@yahoo.com

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Dr. Jayasree. P. K Sponsorship THIRUVANANTHAPURAM CHAPTER

Professor in Civil Engineering, College of Engineering There will be an opportunity to sponsor the conference
Trivandrum as detailed below: College of Engineering Trivandrum
Treasurer, IGS Thiruvananthapuram Chapter Category Amount Delegates Booth size
jayasreepk@cet.ac.in Platinum Rs. 2,00,000/-($3000) 6 4m x 2m
Diamond Rs. 1,50,000/-($2200) 5 3m x 2m
Gold Rs. 1,00,000/-($1500) 4 2m x 2m
Rs. 50,000/-($750) 2 2m x 1.5m
Conference email id:hsc2019tvm@gmail.com
Silver
1 2m x 1m
Supported by TC 202, Transportation Geotechnics, ISSMGE
The official language of the conference will be English Bronze Rs. 25,000/-($400)
Exhibition booths will be provided to the sponsors in the Venue: College of Engineering Trivandrum
Lobby Area (where tea will be served for the delegates).