Course abstract
Bituminous materials exhibit a complex mechanical response, and an understanding of the same is paramount in pavement engineering. This course will include introductory elementary linear viscoelasticity, and use that framework to introduce different grading system for bitumen. Use of polymers to enhance the rhelogical properties will be discussed along with the various test methods to quantify such improvement. Mechanical characterization of bituminous mixtures for modulus determination for design purposes as well as quantification for laboratory performance in rutting and fatigue damage will be discussed.
Course Instructor
Prof. J. Murali Krishnan(JMK)
J. Murali Krishnan is currently a faculty member in the department of civil engineering, IIT Madras. He obtained his Ph.D. from IIT Madras during 1999 and was a post-doctoral research associate at Texas A&M University, College Station, USA from 1999 to 2004. Before his Ph.D., he worked as a bituminous pavement engineer in various construction firms for more than six years.More info
Prof. A. Padmarekha(APR)
A Padma Rekha is currently working as an Associate Professor in the department of Civil Engineering, SRM Institute of science and Technology. She received her Ph.D. degree from IIT Madras during 2013. Her area of research interest includes, Rheological characterization of bitumen and bituminous mixture, aging characteristics of bituminous material and bituminous pavement design.More info
Prof. Neethu Roy(NR)
Neethu Roy is working as Asst. Dean (R&D) and Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Mar Baselios College of Engineering and Technology, Kerala. She got her Ph.D. from IIT Madras during 2013. Her research interest includes rutting and fatigue characterization of bituminous mixtures, bituminous pavement design and pavement management system.More info
Prof. M. R. Nivitha (MRN)
M. R. Nivitha is currently a faculty member in the Department of Civil Engineering, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore. She received her Ph.D. from IIT Madras in 2016. Her research interests include rheological and microstructure characterization of bitumen, interaction mechanisms in modified bitumen and aging kineticsMore info
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Enrollment : 14-Nov-2021 to 31-Jan-2022
Exam registration : 13-Dec-2021 to 18-Mar-2022
Exam Date : 23-Apr-2022
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