Bennet Kuriakose

Date of joining SJCET                                 : 20-07-2018

Status as on date of joining                        : Associate Professor

Present status                                               : Associate Professor

Previous Experience

Industrial Experience                                  : 2 years (Structural Design Engineering)

Teaching Experience                                   : 3 years

• Life Member of Indian Concrete Institute (ICI)
• Life Member of Institution of Engineers (India) and Chartered Engineer (Civil)
• Member of The International Union of Laboratories and Experts in Construction Materials, Systems and Structures (RILEM).

Peer Reviewed Journal Articles (12 Numbers)

1. Thaha, S. M., Kuriakose, B. and Baby, R. (2021). Thermal efficiency analysis of buildings with phase change materials, Sustainability Agri Food and Environmental Research, 10, No. 1, pp. 1-9.
2. Kuriakose, B., Krishnan, A., Dodagoudar, G. R. and Rao, B. N. (2017). Reliability Analysis of Raft Foundation on Uniformly Random Soils, Journal of Structural Engineering, 43, No. 6, pp. 568-579.
3. Joy, P. V., Kuriakose, B. and Mathew, M. (2016). Pushover Analysis of Buildings considering Soil-Structure Interaction, Applied Mechanics and Materials, 857, No. 1, pp. 189-194.
4. Gokul, P. V., Kuriakose, B. and Kurian, S. T. N. (2016). Numerical Analysis of Thin Plates with Holes, Applied Mechanics and Materials, 857, No. 1, pp. 154-158.
5. Thomas, F. S. and Kuriakose, B. (2016). Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis of Unreinforced Masonry Walls, Applied Mechanics and Materials, 857, No. 1, pp. 142-147.
6. Abraham, M., Kuriakose, B. and Kuruvilla, R. (2016). Static Analysis of Gravity Dams Considering Foundation- Structure Interaction, Applied Mechanics and Materials, 857, No. 1, pp. 237-242.
7. Kuriakose, B., Rao, B. N. and Dodagoudar, G. R. (2016). Early-age Temperature Distribution in a Massive Concrete Foundation, Procedia Technology, Vol. 25, pp. 107 – 114.
8. Lal, G., Divya, L. G., Nithin, K. J., Mathew, S. and Kuriakose, B. (2016). Sustainable Traffic Improvement for Urban Road Intersections of Developing Countries: A Case Study of Ettumanoor, India, Procedia Technology, 25, pp. 115- 121.
9. Kuriakose, B., Krishnan, A., Dodagoudar, G. R. and Rao, B. N. (2016). Probabilistic Settlement Analysis of Rafts using First Order Reliability Method, International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering, Vol. 9, No. 1, pp. 01-07.
10. Kuriakose, B., Rao, B. N., Dodagoudar G. R. and Venkatachalapathy, V. (2015). Modelling of heat of hydration for thick concrete constructions – A note, Journal of Structural Engineering, 42, No. 4, pp. 348-357.
11. Kuriakose, B., Sathyabhama, L. and Valsarajan, K. V., (2013). Static behaviour of laminated composite shells, Journal of Institute of Engineers (India): Series A, 93, pp. 251-257. [Best Paper Award]
12. Kuriakose, B., Latheswary, S. and Valsarajan, K. V., (2011). Dynamic behaviour of laminated composite shells, Journal of Institute of Engineers (India): Series A, 92, pp. 3-8. [Best Paper Award]
13. Kuriakose, B., Latheswary, S. and Valsarajan, K. V., (2010). Finite element analysis of laminated composite shells with piezoelectric elements, Journal of Aerospace Sciences and Technologies, Vol. 62, No. 4, pp. 239 – 247.

1. Issac, B. P., Saji, R. K., Benny, A. M., Nelson, A. and Kuriakose, B. (2021). Development of an IoT-based Module for Water Optimisation in Paddy Fields, Proceedings of ASAR International Conference, Kochi, India.
2. Thomas, T. M., Satheesh, A., Anna, R., Bindhumol, T. and Kuriakose, B. (2019). Wind response analysis of tower crane using SAP2000, International Journal of Applied Research, 5, No. 4, pp. 12-14.
3. Kurian, T., Kuriakose, B. and Kavitha P. E. (2018). Numerical Simulation of Thermal Stresses within a Concrete Gravity Dam, Proceedings of the Frontiers of Construction Technology and Computational Mechanics 2018, Kottayam, India. [Best Paper Award]
4. Thomas, F. S. and Kuriakose, B. (2018). Static Analysis of Unreinforced Masonry Walls with Openings, , Proceedings of the Frontiers of Construction Technology and Computational Mechanics 2018, Kottayam, India.
5. Lal, G., Kuriakose, B. and Philip, A. (2018). Static Behaviour of Laminated Composite Plates, Proceedings of the Frontiers of Construction Technology and Computational Mechanics 2018, Kottayam, India.
6. Gokul, P. V., Kuriakose, B. and Kurian, S. T. N. (2018). Investigations on Stress Concentration in Steel Plates with Holes under In-plane Loading, Proceedings of the Frontiers of Construction Technology and Computational Mechanics 2018, Kottayam, India.
7. Biju, S. T. and Kuriakose, B. (2017). A Study on Seismic Response of Base Isolated Reinforced Concrete Building, Proceedings of the 1^st National Conference on Emerging Researches and Innovations in Civil Engineering, Pathanamthitta, India. [Best Paper Award]
8. Jose, J. C., Kuriakose, B. and Gomez, S. M. (2016). Numerical Analysis of One-way RC Slabs Subjected to Air Blast Loading, Proceedings of the International Conference on Computing in Mechanical Engineering, Kochi, India.
9. Jose, J. C., Rajan, A. and Kuriakose, B. (2016). Response of RCC Slab Subjected to Air Blast Loading, Proceedings of International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management, Kochi, India.
10. Kuriakose, B., Rao, B. N. and Dodagoudar G. R., (2014). Modelling of early age concrete temperature distribution in thick rafts, Proceedings of the 5^th International Congress on Computational Mechanics and Simulation, Chennai, India.
11. Manuel, K. S., Kuriakose, B. and Sabu, N. V., (2014). Numerical analysis of concrete at elevated temperatures, International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications, ISSN: 2248-9622, pp. 8-12.
12. Kurian, T., Kavitha, P. E. and Kuriakose, B., (2013). Numerical analysis of temperature distribution across the cross section of a concrete dam during early ages, American Journal of Engineering Research, e-ISSN : 2320-0847, pp. 26 – 31.

1. Thankachan, R. E., Kuriakose, B. and Jacob, J. (2021). Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis of Plain Footing, In: R. M. Singh et al. (eds.), Advances in Civil Engineering, Lecture Notesin Civil Engineering, 83, Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd., pp. 931 -944.
2. Mohan, A., Jose, B. L. and Kuriakose, B. (2021). Soil–Structure Interaction Analysis of Tall Steel Chimney Subjected to Wind Load, In: R. M. Singh et al. (eds.), Advances in Civil Engineering, Lecture Notesin Civil Engineering, 83, Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd., pp. 945- 951.
3. Sibi, R., Baby, R. and Kuriakose, B. (2020). Recent Trends in Use of Phase Change Materials for Sustainable Thermal Management of Buildings: A Review, H. Drück et al. (eds.), Green Buildings and Sustainable Engineering,Springer Transactions in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd, pp. 191-196.

1. Delivered a session on “Introduction to Finite Element Method: With special Emphasis on Applications in Software Packages”, Workshop on ABAQUS, IIT Madras, Chennai. (2013)
2. Delivered a session on “Introduction to ANSYS”, Worshop on Finite Element Method (TEQIP Sponsored), Basaveshwar Engineering College, Bagalkot, Karnataka. (2013).
3. Delivered a talk on “Earthquake Resistant Structures”, College of Engineering, Kidangoor, Kerala. (2016).
4. Resourse person for workshop on “Finite Element Modelling and its Applications”, IES College of Engineering, Chittilappilly, Thrissur. (2016).
5. Delivered two sessions on “Introduction to FEM, Mathematical Modelling, Displacement Approach” as part of FDP on ‘Finite Element Method’ (TEQIP Sponsored), College of Engineering, Kidangoor, Kerala. (2016)
6. Delivered a session: “The Joy of Teaching”, Worshop on The Art of Teaching, Mangalam College of Engineering, Ettumanoor, Kerala. (2016).
7. Delivered a talk on “Engineering Seismology and Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures”, College of Engineering Kidangoor, Kerala (2017).
8. Delivered a session on “The Joy of Research”, in one day workshop on “Research Methodology – Writing Effective Research Articles”, Mangalam College of Engineering, Ettumanoor, Kerala. (2018).
9. Delivered Keynote Talk “Self-Induced Cracking of Mass Concretee”, ACE Conference, Amaljyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirappally. (2020)
10. Delivered at Talk on “Pseudoscientific Practices in Civil Engineering”, Vimal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kannur. (2020)
11. Delivered a Session on “Civil Engineering Practice – Learning  from Mistakes”, as part of Online Training  Program  for  students  on  Core-Skill Development  for Emerging Civil Engineers, NSS College of Engineering, Palakkad. (2020)
12. Delivered a Talk on “Principal Stresses”, College of Engineering Kidangoor. (2021).
13. Delivered a Talk on “Ethics: Significance and Challenges in Student Life”, Mangalam College of Engineering, Ettumanoor. (2021). College of Engineering Kidangoor. (2021).
14. Delivered a Lecture on “Common Mistakes in Civil Engineering Practice: How to Avoid Them?”, as part of Online Industrial Oriented Training Programme for Students on Civil Engineering Beyond Curriculum, College of Engineering Kidangoor. (2021).
15. Delivered a online webinar on “Stress Transformation: Concepts and Applications”, Mangalam College of Engineering, Ettumanoor. (2022).
16. Delivered a Lecture on “Upcoming Advancements in Construction Engineering” as part of online training programme on Emerging Trends in Civil Engineering, NSS College of Engineering, Palakkad. (2022).

• Mentor of Ms. Rakhi Elizabeth Thankachan who was awarded Best Woman Innovator Dr. Pradeep P. Thevannoor Award.         [2018]
• Reviewer of International Journal “Engineering Structures”, Elsevier (SJR Impact Factor 1.69)
• Best Paper Award for Structural Engineering  Frontiers of Construction Technology and Computational Mechanics 2018, Kottayam, India. [2018]
• Best Paper Award  1^st National Conference on Emerging Researches and Innovations in Civil Engineering, Pathanamthitta, India.        [2017

• Technical Chair  International Conference on Innovations in Structural Engineering and Construction, Kanjirappally, India.     [2016]
• Scholarship for Doctoral Research, Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India.     [2011- 2014]
• John C. Gammon Prize for the best research paper, Institute of Engineers, India.[Two consecutive years 2012 & 2013]
• Scholarship for Doctoral Research,  Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam.         [2010 – 2011]
• First Rank for M. Tech. in Structural Engineering,University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram.      [2010]
• Best outgoing student in Structural Engineering (T. K. Divakaran Endowment),  College of Engineering Trivandrum, Thiruvananthapuram.       [2010]
• Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies in Engineering (GATE), Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India.  [2007-2009]
• Merit Scholarship for Undergraduate Studies, Government of Kerala. [2001-2005]
• Merit Scholarship for Schooling,  Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Neriamangalam. Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India.  [1994 -2001]

1. “Experimental Investigations on Energy Efficient Buildings using Phase Change Materials in Tropical Climate”, Agency for Non-conventional Energy and Rural Technology (ANERT), Thiruvananthapuram. [ANERT –Tech/110/2019-S(NEP)]. Funding: upees I Lakh.

Year 2020

1. Rehabilitation of Residential Building, Ramapuram.
2. Architectural and Structural Details of Mercantile Building, Bharananganam, Kottayam.
3. Extension and Modification of St. Mary’s Church, Vettimukal, Kottayam.
4. Architectural and Structural Design for Modification of St. George Simhasana Church, Thiruvalla, Kottayam.

Year 2021

1. Reconstruction of NNCJMLP School, Kumarakom, Kottayam.
2. Extension of Residential and Commercial Building, Thottakkad, Kottayam.
3. Structural Design of Retaining Wall at Paika, Kottayam.
4. Structural Design of Commercial Building, Vaikom, Kottayam.
5. Structural Design of Residential Building, Thrissur.
6. Valuation of a Residential Building, Karinkunnam, Kottayam.
7. Structural Design of Residential Building, Kuruppumthara, Kottayam.
8. Structural Design of Residential Building, Kumaramangalam, Idukki.
9. Retaining Wall for Nuzzo School, Thiruvananthapuram.
10. Renovation of a Commercial Building, Paika, Kottayam.
11. Structural Design of Residential Building, Thiruvanchoor, Kottayam.
12. Design of Pile Foundation for Residential Building, Kuruppamthara, Kottayam.
13. Structural Design of Commercial Building at Poonjar, Kottayam.
14. Structural Design of Hospital Building, Edayazham, Kottayam.

Year 2022

1. Structural Design of Residential Building at Thodupuzha, Idukki
2. Structural Design of Retaining wall at Mutholy, Kottayam.
3. Stabilisation of Failed Slope, Peruvanthanam, Idukki
4. Construction of School Building to MCV HSS Arpookara: Check For Reinforcements and Anchorages, Arpookkara, Kottayam.
5. Structural Design and Detailed Estimate of Residential Building at Palai, Kottayam.
6. Structural Design of Residential Building at Kuruppumthara, Kottayam
7. Structural Design of Residential Building at Kattappana, Idukki
8. Structural Design of Residential Building at Palai, Kottayam.
9. Structural Design of a Cartable Bridge at Njeezhoor, Kottayam.
10. Structural Design of Residential Building at Kattappana, Idukki.