Goutam Mondal

PhD. Student Department of Civil Engineering Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur Kanpur 208016, INDIA Phone: 91 (512) 259 7365 Fax: 91 (512) 259 7794 Email: gmondal@iitk.ac.in New RA-140 Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur Kanpur 208016, INDIA Phone: 91 (512) 259 7365 Fax: 91 (512) 259 7794 Email: gmon1979@yahoo.co.in

Education
Master of Technology in Civil Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur Cumulative Grade Point Average: 8.5/10 (Rank 2/9) M.tech thesis on Lateral Stiffness of Unreinforced Brick Infilled RC Frame with Central Opening Abstract: Window and door openings are inevitable parts of infill walls for functional reasons. Currently publications like FEMA-273, ATC-40 contain provisions for the calculation of stiffness of solid infills mainly by modelling infill as a diagonal strut. However, such provisions are not provided for infills with openings. The present study proposes a reduction factor for effective width of diagonal strut over that of the solid infill to calculate the initial stiffness of infills with a window opening. Parametric finite element analysis has been carried out on single-bay single-storey, single-bay two-storey and single-bay three-storey frames in order to examine the effect of central opening of different sizes on the initial stiffness of infill wall. The finite element model has been verified using experimental results of seven different specimens reported in the literature. Based on the parametric studies a reduction factor is proposed to determine the strut width for an opening present in the infill panel. The proposed strut-width reduction factor has been verified by changing some of the parameters and by applying the reduction factor on the experimental results of an independent singlestorey single-bay specimen.

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering; June 2001)

Jadavpur University, Kolkata (West Bengal) Marks: 74.8% (First Class)

Higher Secondary Examination (1997)

Paramanandapur J. Institute, East Midnapur (West Bengal) Marks: 80%

Secondary School Examination (1995)

Paramanandapur J. Institute, East Midnapur (West Bengal) Marks: 85

Main Courses Credited

Earthquake Engineering Structural Dynamics Advanced Structural Analysis Structural Mechanics and Stability Finite Element Methods Design of R.C. Structures

Industrial Training
June 2000: Calcutta Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA), Kolkata (INDIA). Supervised the bore piling work in connection with the work of Construction of Southern Approach Road & Viaduct on E.M. by-pass for Railway-over-bridge over Eastern Railway Line near Baghajatin Railway Station.

Projects/Term Papers
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. April 2002:: Term Paper in Earthquake Engineering course Seismic Design of Secondary Structures. August 2000 May 2001:: Final year Bachelor of Engineering coursework (i) Review of IS: 456- 2000. July 2005- :: Dynamic Analysis of well foundation of rail-cum-road bridge near Monghyr across Ganga River in Bihar. GSDMA IS1893: Provisions and commentary on Nonstructural elements, Proposed Draft Provisions and Commentary on Indian Seismic code IS 1893 (Part 1). GSDMA IS13920: Provisions and commentary on Beam-column joints, gravity column of Proposed Draft Provisions and Commentary on Ductile Detailing of RC Structures subjected to earthquake forces. August 2003: Draft for IRC6 Provisions on Seismic Design of Bridges.

5.

Professional Short Courses Attended

January 2003:: Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur E-course on IS 1893:2002.

Reconnaissance of Earthquake Affected Area

A member of the reconnaissance team of Andaman Islands after 26 December 2004 Sumatra Earthquake: 1. Jain, S.K., Murty, C.V.R., Rai, D.C., Malik, J.N., Sheth, A.R., Jaiswal, A., Sanyal, S.A., Kaushik, H.B., Gandhi, P., Mondal G., Dash, S.R., Sodhi, J.S., Kumar, S, The Great Sumatra Earthquake and Indian Ocean Tsunami of December 26, 2004, EERI Special Earthquake Report, April 2005, pp 1-12.

Conferences/Workshops Attended
February 2003:: HBTI, Kanpur, India Advances In Civil Engineering: Perspective of Developing Countries. 18-22 April 2006:: Eighth US National Conference on Earthquake Engineering (8NCEE), San Francisco, CA, USA

Professional Presentations
1. Modelling of Unreinforced Brick Masonry Infills in RC Frame Buildings, Short Course on Seismic Evaluation and Strengthening of Structures, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Kanpur, 8 August 2005-12 August 2005. Lateral Stiffness of Unreinforced Brick Infilled RC Frame, Literature Review Workshop for PG Students from Engineering College across India, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Kanpur, 29 August 03 September 2005. Lateral Stiffness of Brick Infilled RC Frame with Central Opening, Literature Review Workshop for PG Students from Engineering College across India, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Kanpur, 21-26 August 2006.

2.

3.

Publications

Journal Papers
1. Mondal, G., Jain, S.K., Design of Non-structural Elements for Buildings: A review of Codal Provisions, Indian Concrete Journal, August 2005, Vol. 79, No. 8, pp. 22-28. Abstract: Non-structural elements of a building are not a part of the main load-resisting system. Therefore, these are often neglected from the structural design point of view. Performance in the past earthquake clearly pointed out that in view of the absence or inadequacy of design provisions for non-structural elements and their attachments it has resulted in poor performance of several lifeline buildings. In India too, nonstructural damages are often observed in the earthquakes but are overlooked owing to the obvious attention to the huge loss of human lives and structural damage. Moreover, provisions relating to non-structural element in Indian seismic codes (IS 1893) are inadequate or practically non-existent. This paper reviews the design philosophy and design provisions of several international seismic codes, and compares design lateral forces recommended in these codes. 2. Mondal, G. and Jain, S.K., Proposed Draft for IS1893 on Design of Non-structural Elements, Indian Concrete Journal, October 2005, Vol. 79, No. 10, pp. 39-45. Abstract: Seismic safety of non-structural elements is no less important than that of supporting structures as their survival is essential to provide emergency and recovery services in the aftermath of an earthquake. Therefore, non-structural elements should be designed to resist the seismic forces or seismic relative displacements depending on their nature. Indian seismic code IS 1893 (Part 1): 2002 does not have specific provisions on design of non-structural elements and their connections or attachments. A companion paper1, published earlier, reviewed the design philosophy and design provisions on non-structural elements contained in several international seismic codes. This paper contains proposed provisions for inclusion in IS 1893, detailed commentary of the proposed clauses as well as some solved examples of the seismic design of non-structural elements. 3. Murty, C.V.R, Rai, D.C., Jain, S.K., Kaushik, H.B., Mondal, G., and Dash, S.R., Performance of Structures in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands (India) during the December 2004 Great Sumatra Earthquake and Indian Ocean Tsunami, Earthquake Spectra, June 2006; Vol. 22, No. S3, pp. S321-S354. Abstract:

The damage sustained by buildings and structures in the Andaman and Nicobar islands area was due to earthquake shaking and/or giant tsunami waves. While damage on Little Andaman Island and all the Nicobar Islands was predominantly tsunami-related, damage on islands north of Little Andaman Island was primarily due to earthquake shaking even though tsunami waves and high tides were also a concern. In general, the building stock consists of a large number of traditional and non-engineered structures. Many traditional structures are made of wood, and they performed well under the intensity-VII earthquake shaking sustained along the islands. However, a number of new reinforced concrete (RC) structures suffered severe damage or even collapse. Also, extensive damage occurred to the coastal and harbor structures in the Andaman and Nicobar islands.
4. 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., The Effect of the December 2004 Great Sumatra

Earthquake and Indian Ocean Tsunami on Transportation Systems in Indias Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Earthquake Spectra, June 2006, Vol. 22, No. S3, pp. S561-S579. Abstract:

Boats and ships are the major modes of transportation among the Andaman and Nicobar group of islands. The Andaman Trunk Road also forms an important part of the transportation system in the Andaman Islands north of Port Blair. The harbor structures in the islands were the most affected during the ground shaking; the result heavily disrupted the lives of the island residents. These transportation systems are expected to be in working condition after a major disaster, to facilitate the search and rescue operations and the relief work in the affected areas. A reconnaissance team surveyed the damage that the 2004 earthquake and tsunami caused to the transportation structures in the islands. Damage was observed in all transportation systems, including harbors, highways, airports, and hangars.
5. Tang, A., Rai, D.C, Ames, D., Murty, 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 Surrampalli, R. Lifeline Systems in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands (India) after the December 2004 Great Sumatra Earthquake and Indian Ocean Tsunami, Earthquake Spectra, June 2006, Vol. 22, No. S3, pp. S581-S606. Abstract: Lifeline systems in the Andaman and Nicobar islands performed poorly during the December 2004 Great Sumatra earthquake and tsunami. Several power stations and transmission lines were damaged by the ground shaking, affecting the electric power supply to parts of the islands. Telecommunication services were severely affected because of destruction of several telephone exchanges. These services were restored quickly by government agencies. The dams and reservoirs, which supply potable water, sustained minor damage from ground shaking. However, segmented pipelines connecting the dams and reservoirs to various storage sites broke at several places, which significantly affected the water supply for a few days. Ground shaking damaged several elevated as well as ground-supported storage tanks. Damage related to tsunami waves was substantial in the 5001,000-m strip immediately next to the coastline. 6. Jain, S.K., Ingle, R.K. and Mondal, G., Proposed Codal Provisions for Design and Detailing of Beam-Column Joints in Seismic Regions, Indian Concrete Journal, August 2006, Vol. 80, No. 8, pp. 27-35. Abstract: Beam-column joint is an important part of a reinforced concrete moment resisting frame subjected to earthquake loading. Design and detailing provisions on beam-column joints in IS 13920 : 1993 do not adequately address prevention of anchorage and shear failure in this region during severe earthquake shaking. In view of these limitations, this paper proposes new provisions for inclusion in IS 13920 : 1993. The article also gives a clause-by-clause commentary on these recommended provisions and includes one solved example to illustrate the same. 7. Mondal, G. and Rai, D.C., Need for earthquake-resistant design of harbour structures in India in view of their performance during the 2004 Sumatra earthquake, Current Science, November 2006, Vol. 91, No. 9, pp. 1134-1138. 8. Mondal, G. and Rai, D.C., Performance of harbour structures in Andaman Islands during 2004 Sumatra earthquake, Engineering Structures, in press.

Abstract: The devastating Mw 9.1 Sumatra earthquake on 26 December 2004 and subsequent tsunami caused severe damages to harbour structures which caused delay in supply of relief work in the earthquake and tsunami affected areas in Andaman Islands, India. Major structural damage was observed at the construction joints due to pounding of two portions of jetties and at the top of reinforced concrete piles, especially short piles. Inadequate structural design and reinforcement detailing along with poor maintenance of these structures were primarily responsible for the severe damages. Other geotechnical aspects, e.g. liquefaction of soils, slope-stability failure, etc., were also responsible for severe damage to these structures. Appropriate seismic design provisions in applicable codes and their implementation are necessary to ensure satisfactory structural response for uninterrupted services at harbours in seismically active zones, especially those in developing countries.

Conference Papers
1. Mondal, G., Jain, S.K., Lateral Stiffness of Unreinforced Brick Infilled RC Frames with Central Openings, 8th National Conference on Earthquake Engineering, San Francisco, California, USA, CD-ROM-1, Paper No. 215, April 18 - April 22, 2006.

Professional Memberships
Life Member of Indian Society of Earthquake Technology (ISET)

Computer Skills
Operating Systems Languages Computer Packages Windows 98/XP FORTRAN, C SAP2000NL, Etabs

Other Activity
Red belt holder in Tae-Kwon-Do, a Korean Marshal Art

Personal
Date of Birth Nationality Permanent Address 18 March 1979 Indian C/O. - Shri Kanailal Mondal Vill - Barisha P.O. - Bagnabar Dist. - West Midnapur West Bengal India- 721155 Phone: 032282-36261 Signature