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Journal

Reliability assessment of three-dimensional (3D) bearing capacity of shallow foundation using fuzzy set theory by Pramanik R., Baidya D. K., Dhang N. Frontiers of Structural and Civil Engineering - (Accepted/In-Press)
Numerical assessment of damage in Bolted Steel Plate girders under combined loading by Konda A.P., Dhang N. Journal of Structural Integrity and Maintenance 11 - (2026)
Life cycle sustainability assessment of one-part alkali-activated concrete activated with industrial grade soda ash and hydrated lime-A comparative study by Sengupta J., Dhang N., Deb A. Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy 48 - (2025)
Efficient mix design of one-part alkali-activated concrete using packing density method and its optimization through Taguchi-GRA by Sengupta J., Dhang N. , Deb A. Construction and Building Materials 438 - (2024)
A cost-effective slag-based mix activated with soda ash and hydrated lime: A pilot study by Sengupta J., Dhang N., Deb A. Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction 29 - (2024)
). A Cost-Effective Slag-Based Mix Activated with Soda Ash and Hydrated Lime: A Pilot Study by Sengupta J., Dhang N. , Deb A. Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction 29 - (2024)
Effect of Spatial Variability of Soil Properties on Bearing Capacity of Strip Footing under Fuzzy Uncertainty by Pramanik R., Baidya D.K., Dhang N. ASCE-ASME Journal of Risk and Uncertainty in Engineering Systems, Part A: Civil Engineering 8 - (2022)
Damage identification of structures using incomplete mode shape and improved TLBO-PSO with self-controlled multi-stage strategy by Das S., Dhang N. Structures 35 1101-1124 (2022)
Reliability assessment of three-dimensional bearing capacity of shallow foundation using fuzzy set theory by Pramanik R., Baidya D.K., Dhang N. Frontiers of Structural and Civil Engineering 15 478-489 (2021)
Influence of aggregate geometry and material fabric on tensile cracking in concrete by Ghosh S., Dhang N. , Deb A. Engineering Fracture Mechanics 239 1-32 (2020)
Influence of aggregate geometry and material fabric on tensile cracking in concrete by Ghosh S., Dhang N., Deb A. Engineering Fracture Mechanics 239 - (2020)
Influence of aggregate geometry and material fabric on tensile cracking in concrete by Ghosh S., Deb A. , Dhang N. Engineering Fracture Mechanics 239 1-32 (2020)
Time series-based SHM using PCA with application to ASCE benchmark structure by Kumar K., Biswas P.K., Dhang N. Journal of Civil Structural Health Monitoring 10 899-911 (2020)
Reliability analysis for bearing capacity of surface strip footing using fuzzy finite element method by Pramanik R., Baidya D.K., Dhang N. Geomechanics and Geoengineering 15 29-41 (2020)
Reliability analysis for bearing capacity of surface strip footing using fuzzy finite element method. by Pramanik R., Baidya D. K., Dhang N. Geomechanics and Geoengineering: An International Journal. 15 29-41 (2020)
Structural damage identification of truss structures using self-controlled multi-stage particle swarm optimization by Das S., Dhang N. Smart Structures and Systems 25 345-368 (2020)
Damage diagnosis of steel truss bridges under varying environmental and loading conditions by Kumar K., Biswas P.K., Dhang N. International Journal of Acoustics and Vibrations 24 56-67 (2019)
Implementation of the Fuzzy Reliability Analysis for the Elastic Settlement of Strip Footing on Sand Considering Spatial Variability by Pramanik R., Baidya D. K., Dhang N. International Journal of Geomechanics In press - (2019)
A Literature Review on Building Typology and Their Failure Occurences by De S., Dhang N. Journal of Institute of Engineers, India Serial A 100 177-190 (2019)
A Literature Review on Building Typology and Their Failure Occurrences by De S., Dhang N. Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series A 100 177-190 (2019)

Conferences

Finite Element Modelling and Damage Assessment of Composite and Steel Plate Girders by Konda A.P., Dhang N. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering 749 LNCE 443-452 (2026)
Comparative Damage Assessment of Castellated Girders by Konda A.P., Dhang N. IFAC-PapersOnLine 59 153-160 (2025)
Acid Resistance of Slag-based Concrete Activated with Industrial-Grade Soda Ash and Hydrated Lime by Sengupta J., Dhang N. , Deb A. 10th International Conference (CONSEC24) Chennai, India 725-729 (2024)
Numerical Investigation of the Bearing Capacity Factors Using the Finite Element Method by Pramanik R., Baidya D.K., Dhang N. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering 85 901-916 (2020)
Reliability Analysis for Bearing Capacity of Strip Footing Resting on Layered Soil using Fuzzy Finite Element Approach. by Pramanik R., Baidya D. K., Dhang N. 7th Indian Youn Engineers Conference - (2019)
Fuzzy Reliability Analysis for Elastic Settlement of Surface Footing by Pramanik R., Baidya D.K., Dhang N. Geotechnical Special Publication 2019-March 183-192 (2019)
Numerical Investigation of the Bearing Capacity Factors using the Finite Element Method by Pramanik R., Baidya D. K., Dhang N. Indian geotechnical Conference 2018 - (2018)
Calibration of semi-rigid joints of frame structures using fuzzy finite element method by Dhang N., De S. 7th Annual International Conference on Civil Engineering, Athens, Greece 23-23 (2017)
Fuzzy Reliability Analysis for Settlement Calculation of Surface Strip Footing by Pramanik R., Baidya D. K., Dhang N. Conference on Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics(CoNMiG) - (2017)
Reliability Analysis for Settlement Calculation of Surface Strip Footing under Different Soil Conditions using Fuzzy Sets Theory by Pramanik R., Baidya D. K., Dhang N. GeoNEst - (2017)
Health Monitoring of Open Web Girder Railway Bridges using Wireless Sensor Networks by Velagandula S. D., Dhang N. , Datta R. EMI-2016, ASCE Engineering Mechanics Institute Conference 2016, Metz, France from October 25 - 27, 2016 - (2016)
Health Monitoring of Open Web Girder Railway Bridges using Wireless Sensor Networks by Velagandula S. D., Dhang N. , Datta R. EMI-2016, ASCE Engineering Mechanics Institute Conference 2016, Metz, France from October 25 - 27, 2016 - (2016)
Vibration Based Damage Detection and Localization in Portal Frame Using Wavelet Analysis by Velagandula S. D., Ghosh S. K., Maroju S. , Dutta D. , Dhang N. , Datta R. 5th Structural engineers World Congress (SEWC) - (2015)
Multivariate Autoregressive Statistical Time Series Methods for Damage Localization in Civil Structures by Ghosh S. K., Maroju S. , Dutta D. , Biswas P. K., Datta R. , Dhang N. 5th Structural engineers World Congress (SEWC) - (2015)

Book Chapter/Section

Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering by Kumar S.V., Dhang N. Two-dimensional mesoscale compressive damage analysis of ct images of a concrete cube 11 525-535 (2019)

Edited Volume

Fuzzy reliability analysis for elastic settlement of surface footingication by Pramanik R., Baidya D. K., Dhang N. Geotechnical Special Publication 313 183-192 (2019)

Workshop

The Changing Horizon in Civil Engineering Research by Dhang N. Recent Advances in Civil Engineering Research (RACER-2019) - (2019)
Structural Health Assessment and Control : A Modern Perspective by Dhang N. 61st Congress of the Indian Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (An International Conerence) - (2016)

Principal Investigator

COLLAPSE OF GIRDERS OF RUSHIKULYA BRIDGE
CHECKING THE SOUNDNESS OF CIVIL FOUNDATION OF LRP CRUSHER OF NOAMUNDI
Seismic Vulnerability Assessment of building types in India
Health Assessment of New LD Gas Holder at Tata Steel, Jamshedpur
Consultancy services to examine the feasibility of increasing the height of existing periphery RCC boundary wall at BRBNMPL, Salboni
Vetting of design and drawings of structures of West Bengal N-S Road Corridor
Vetting of structural design calculation and GA drawings of bridge nos. 133/2, 145/3, 154/3, 165/2, 166/1 and 175/1 of NH-60.
Development of provisions for design of steel concrete railway bridge for normal speed and special provision for high speed passenger traffic
Proof check of structural items in connection with major bridge no. 167 near Katwa in Howrah division of Eastern Railway
Failure Analysis of Quenching Tower Wharf Shed
Proof checking of structural drawings and design of minor bridges and culverts for NH 60A, West Bengal, NHIIP-I (Phase-I)
Proof Checking of Structural Drawings and Design of Minor Bridges and Culverts for Four Laning of Shibpuri to Guna Section of NH-3 from Km 236.00 to Km 332.100 in the State of MP Under NHDP Phase IV on BOT (Toll) on DBFOT Pattern
Vetting of Major Bridge at Hasdeo River (PSC 1 Grider) and ROB at Sakreli of NH-200 (New NH-49) from Km 178.944 to Km 241.553 (Banari Village to Masaniakala Village Section), Chhattisgarh under NHDP IV Phase
Proof Checking of Design and Drawings for Minor Bridges Under Four Laning Project on NH-6 from Chichira to Kharagpur (Km 185.150 to 134.400) in the State West Bengal
Consultancy Services for Construction of Additional Classroom at Kendriya Vidyalaya, BRBNMPL, Salboni
Proof Checking of Design and Drawings for Vehicular Underpasses i.e. Minor Bridges under the Four Laning Project on NH-6 from Chichira to Kharagpur (km 185.150 to 134.400) in the State West Bengal (Part-III)
Proof Checking of Design and Drawings for Pedestrian Underpasses & Cattle Underpasses i.e. Minor Bridges under the Four Laning Project on NH-6 from Chichira to Kharagpur (km 185.150 to 134.400) in the State West Bengal (Part-II)
Vetting of Non-destructive Testing and Recommendation for Renovation of Kishore Bharati Stadium, Jadavpur, Kolkata
Vetting of Design and Drawings of Bridges 5 nos. Slab Culverts and 15 nos. RCC T Beam Bridges under CCL, Ranchi, Jharkhand
Review of Proposal Submitted by HPCL for Land Requirement for Setting up a hydrocarbon Processing Complex Near the Proposed Subarnarekha Port, Balasore
Evaluation of Design and Drawing of RCC Platform Shelter for Platform No. 2 and 3 of Shalimar Station in Connection with Proposed Development of Coaching Terminal and Provision of Essential Passenger Amenities Work at Shalimar Station
Vetting of Designs & Drawings for Culverts, Minor and Major Bridges under the Four Laning Project of Barhi-Koderma Section of NH-31 (from km 0.000 to 27.500) in the State of Jharkhand under NHDP Phase-IV
Proof Checking of Design and Drawings Pertaining to Launching Scheme for FOB Over Santragachi Railway Station, Howrah
Proof Checking of Structural Drawing & Design of ROB Near LC No. 58 at Railway Km 74/2-3 (NH Ch Km 26.210) Between Naugarh & Shohratgarh Railway Stations in Gorakhpur-Gondal (Loop) Section on NH-233
Assessment of Blasting Impact in the Houses of Manohar Village near Bajoria (North) Coal Mine of WBPDCL in Bankura District
Vetting of Major Bridges Design and Drawings in Respect of Bridges Over River Mat and River Tlawng on Serchhip to Buarpuri Road, Mizoram
Proof Checking of Design and Drawing Pertaining to Launching Scheme for FOB-1 (Kharagpur end) Over Santragachi Railway Station, Howrah
Proof Checking of Design and Drawings of PUP at Ch. 1+550, Ch. 2+890 and Ch. 8+940 for 4-Laning of Islampur Bypass
Proof Checking of Structural Drawings and Design of Minor Bridges and Culverts for NH60A, West Bengal, NHIIP-I (Phase-IV)
Proof Checking of Structural Design and Drawings of RCC Box for Subway Through Railway Track of Shalimar Railway Station, SE Railway, Howrah, West Bengal
Vetting of Design and Drawing for Drainage Pumping Station at Golf Garden in Ward No. 94 under Br-X under Kolkata Municipal Corporation
Proof Checking of Design and Drawings of Vehicular Underpass at Ch. 5+083 and Ch. 7+701 for 4-Laning of Islampur Bypass
Proof Checking of structural Drawings and Design of Minor Bridges and Culverts for NH-60A, West Bengal, NHIIP-I (Phase-I)
Proof Checking of Structural Drawings & Design of Minor Bridges & Culverts for NH60A, West Bengal, NHIIP-I (Phase - II)
Proof Checking of Structural Steel Bridge Super Structure Drawings for the Bridges Over River MAT and River Tlawng in the State of Mizoram under ADB Funded Project
Proof Checking of Design & Structural Drawings of Well Foundation, Substructure & Superstructure-P3-P04A-P04B-P5 of Br. No. 115 over River Luna in Connection with Construction of Haridaspur-Paradeep New BG Rail-Link
Services for Structural Stability Audit of Old Building of Old Mint, S. R. Cell, Kolkata
Vetting of Design and Drawings of Spherical Bearings - Majerhat Project under RVNL
Appointment of External Auditor for the Work of Reconstruction of 4 Lane Tallah ROB (Hemanta Setu) Adjacent to Tallah Railway Station on Barrackpore Trunk Road, Kolkata, West Bengal on EPC
External Technical Auditor to assess the quality of work (PSC I Girder) regarding construction of ROB and its approachesapproaches in lieu oflevel crossing no. 39/A/3E at km 193.80 km of NH-60 (Bishnupur) in the state of West Bengal. Job no. NH-060-WB-2019-20 /472
Review and Certification of Design of Coal Conveyor and Erection Scheme for CFBC Project at HPL Complex, Haldia
Proof-checking of General Arrangement Drawing and Design Calculation of Well Foundation for Piers for the Important Railway Bridge over Ghaghara River (proposed span arrangement - 20 x 61.000 m Standard RDSO Open Web Girders) in connection with Shajanwa-Dohrighat New Line Project of Lucknow Division
Review of the Structural and functional parameter (Health Check Up) of Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan
Vetting of Structural Drawings for Major Upgradation/Redevelopment of New Jalpaiguri Junction Railway Station in Katihar Division of North Front Frontier Railway
Proof Checking of Design and Drawings for Elevated Road of Muzaffarpur Railway Station
Vetting of structural designs and drawings for the proposed shed without crane gantry at Halisahar Store Area, Kanchrapara Workshop
Vetting of structural designs and drawings for 100m Coaching Sick Line at Sealdah under Sealdah Division of Eastern Railway

Co-Principal Investigator

Assessment for Rail Bridge Pier Damage
Assessment of structural soundness of Magazine Building AL-18 at Balasore
ASSESSMENT OF TUNNEL DISTRESS
Checking of structural design and drawings of Lucknow airport
CONCRETE MIX DESIGN AND QUALITY INVESTIGATION OF MATERIALS
Condition Assessment of Damaged Over Head Reservoir
DAMAGE OF DECK SLAB IN SPAN P1-P2 OF KANGSABATI BRIDGE (DDSS)
Design check of technical building M21
DESIGN CHECKING OF ROAD OVER BRIDGES
Development of Railway bridge health monitoring system with wireless sensor networks
Expert advice on structural disorder in the 27 MLD capacity Water Treatment Plant at Kendrapara under Public Health Engineering Organisation, Odisha
Four Laning of Rewa-Katni-Jabalpur Section of NH-7 (From km 242.60 to km. 397.00), in the State of Madhya Pradesh Under NHDP-IV on EPC Mode-Detailed Checking of Structural Designs of Consultancy Services
Guideline for sequence and dismantling of an old workshop
Health Assessment of Existing OHRs of Sarenga Block under Bankura District
Indigenous Development of Cement Asphalt Mortar (CAM) for High Speed Railway Track
NATIONAL PROGRAMME FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF ENGINEERS IN EARTHQUAKE RISK MANAGEMENT
NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING WORK AT BRBNML SALBONI
Optimization of High-Speed Railway viaduct design
Proof Check for POT-PTFE Bearings of ROB at Km 90+650 of NH-34
Proof Checking and Vetting of Design for Bridge No. 11(1X45.7m+1X30.5m) for Darlipali Super Thermal Power Project Stage-I
PROOF CHECKING OF DESIGN BASIS REPORT OF THE PREFAB ROOF FOR PRINTING PLANT
Proof checking of design of Conveyor Gallery Structure J3-C3 and J3-C4 in between Trestles TR1 & TR2 and Foot Over Bridge
Proof Checking of design, drawing, method, statement and sequence of work of ventilation adit by NATM tunnelling
PROOF CHECKING OF ELASTOMERIC & POT/PTFE BEARINGS
Proof Checking of Fuel storage and lime storage building
Proof checking of Launching Scheme.
Proof checking of Siddhinath Mahavidyalaya building
Proof checking of structural drawing and design of Bridges for Package-I (Dankuni - Chandannagar section of SH-13)
Proof Checking of Two Piers and One Abutment of the 9x30.5 Composite Girder
Proof Checking of Typical Roof Structure on Platform 2-3, Shalimar Station
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT OF MATERIALS (TMIL)
Quality investigation of material
Quality Investigation of Material
Quality investigation of Material
QUALITY INVESTIGATION OF MATERIALS
QUALITY INVESTIGATION OF MATERIALS
QUALITY INVESTIGATION OF MATERIALS
QUALITY INVESTIGATION OF MATERIALS
QUALITY INVESTIGATION OF MATERIALS (QIOM)
Rectification of defects in PSC Girder of Bridge No. 557 across river Kuakhai near Cuttack
Request for arranging inspection of hollow box segmental cantilever pre-stressed bridge over river Kata Khali at Hasnabad.
Safety consultancy services for six laning of Dankuni-Kharagpur section of NH-6 from Km 17.6 to Km 129 in West Bengal
SEISMIC HAZARD ASSESSMENT MICROZONATION AND EVALUATION OF VULNERABILITY RISK & SOCIO ECONOMIC IMPACTS FOR THE CITY OF KOLKATA
Service of Independent Consultant for Checking of Design Adequacy of Reconstruction of 4-lane Tallah ROB (Hemanta Setu) Adjacent to Tallah Railway Station on Barrackpore Trunk Road, Kolkata, West Bengal
Strength Test of Materials used in the Girder including its In-situ Strength R.C.C. Bridge Over Kalnagini Branch Canal Near Narsingh Ashram, Kakdwip and South 24-Parganas
STRUCTURAL CONSULTANCY FOR THE APARTMENT COMPLEX AT JARIPADA, CUTTACK, ORISSA (SCAC)
Structural Soundness of NIL Building, Jadavpur
Technical Assistance with Respect to Different Type of Testing on Concrete, TMT Bar Sample and Checking of Design Aspect of Collapse Overhead Reservoir at Gargoria Mouza, Sarenga Block, Bankura District
Technical vetting of 150 Mtr. Tower Specifications
Validation of Design of EPC Project - Raipur
Vetting of Process and Hydraulics of STP at Adityapur
Vetting of structural design of retaining walls, NAT and VIFT wing wall (CF-1,RW-6,RW-5,RW-4,RW-3,RW-2). Cheking of pile safety for piles S11, S13, S14, S15 and S16

Civil Engineering

Faculty

Nirjhar Dhang

Research Areas

Principal Investigator

Ph. D. Students

Anil Pradeep Konda

Biswanath Hembram

Jayashree Sengupta

Virendra Singh