ABSTRACT

 These proceedings present a selection of papers presented at the 3rd International Conference on Materials Mechanics and Management 2017 (IMMM 2017), which was jointly organized by the Departments of Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Architecture of College of Engineering Trivandrum.

Developments in the fields of materials, mechanics and management have paved the way for overall improvements in all aspects of human life. The quest for meeting the requirements of the rapidly increasing population has led to revolutionary construction and production technologies aiming at optimum management and use of natural resources.

The objective of this conference was to bring together experts from academic institutions, industries, research organizations and professionals for sharing of knowledge, expertise and experience in the emerging trends related to Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Architecture. IMMM 2017 provided opportunities for young researchers to actively engage in research discussions, new research interests, research ethics and professional development.

part |1 pages

Civil engineering

part |1 pages

Geotechnical engineering

chapter |6 pages

Geotechnical utilisation of biosolids in Trivandrum; a feasibility study

ByS. Sajna, Ajitha B. Bhaskar, K. Kannan

chapter |4 pages

A framework for prediction of compaction parameters in standard proctor tests

ByG. Sreelekshmy Pillai, P. Vinod

chapter |5 pages

Bio-enzyme stabilisation of Kaolinitic clay

ByElsa Jacob Joseph, M.K. Sayida

chapter |6 pages

Design of amended marine clay liner

ByS. Meenu Nair, A.R. Ajitha, S. Chandrakaran, Sheela Evageline

chapter |6 pages

Utilization of waste from KMML as landfill liner

ByNeha Joy, Aswathy Sasikumar

chapter |4 pages

Durability study on coir geotextiles embedded in different pavement conditions

ByAkhila Vijayan, Y. Sheela Evangeline, Ajin Krishna

chapter |4 pages

Study on the coir geotextile reinforced flexible pavements using DCP

ByM.C. Jayachandran, Y. Sheela Evangeline, G.V. Rao, M.K. Sayida, M.K. Sayida, M.K. Sayida, Ajin Krishna, Akhila Vijayan

chapter |5 pages

Effect of fin shape on the behaviour of piles under combined loading conditions

ByRekha Ambi, Rekha Ambi, N. Unnikrishnan

chapter |6 pages

Static pile load test inversion

ByGopu R. Potty, Aaron Bradshaw, S. Suresh, U. Krishnakumar

chapter |6 pages

Study on flyash stabilized dredged material from Koyilandy harbour

ByV. Jaya, K.R. Ajinu, Akshaya Sivaprakash, Amal Wilson, Arya R. Chandran, A. Shameer, K. Vishnu Prasad

part |1 pages

Transportation engineering

chapter |7 pages

Prioritisation of low volume roads using fuzzy multi criteria decision making

BySusan Rose, Binu Sara Mathew, Kuncheria P. Isaac

chapter |5 pages

Investigation on effects of nano particles on performance of HMA mix

ByF. Shaz, T.R. Loui

chapter |8 pages

Feasibility analysis for waterway development—a case study of canals in Thrissur, Kerala

ByN.M. Sabitha, B.G. Sreedevi, V.S. Sanjay Kumar

chapter |6 pages

Level of service of urban roads based on user perception

ByV. Aparna, S. Salini

chapter |6 pages

Identification of critical inter arrival time at signalized intersections

ByP.S. Praveen, R. Ashalatha

part |1 pages

Hydraulics engineering

chapter |7 pages

Comparison of statistical downscaling techniques for rainfall prediction—a case study

ByJany George, J. Letha, P.G. Jairaj

chapter |6 pages

River training—a case study

ByP.K. Suresh, C. Prabakar, V. Ponraj, D. Panneerselvam

chapter |6 pages

Downscaling of precipitation for Bharathapuzha river basin in Kerala

ByLini R. Chandran, P.G. Jairaj

part |1 pages

Structural engineering

chapter |6 pages

Effect of natural rubber latex in concrete with metakaolin admixture

ByM. Nibin Gafoor, P.R. Beena

chapter |6 pages

Bond strength of coconut shell aggregate concrete by pull-out test

ByA. Sujatha, Yashida Nadir

chapter |3 pages

Shear flexural behaviour of high strength concrete beams

ByAnjana A. Chandran, K. Girija

chapter |2 pages

Effect of notch-depth ratio on fracture properties of light weight self compacting concrete beam

ByAnsu Anna Abraham, K.G. Jayaprakash

chapter |5 pages

Effect of fine aggregate on shear fracture parameters of high strength concrete

ByK.V. Jayasree, K.P. Safeer, K.S. Prebhakumari

chapter |6 pages

Cyclic behaviour of hybrid fibre reinforced ECC column

ByAbhijith N. Vijayan, S. Sunitha, P. Vinod, K.R. Bindhu

chapter |6 pages

Foamed concrete using waste materials: A review

BySajan K. Jose, Mini Soman, Sheela Evangeline

chapter |6 pages

Rehabilitation of RC short columns using ferrocement jacketing

ByJebin Mohan, Mini Soman

chapter |5 pages

Development of foamed concrete building blocks using quarry dust

ByMini Soman, V.S. Aparna, Jose Joseph, Milan S. Thottathil, A.R. Rahul, K.S. Revathy

part |1 pages

Environmental engineering

chapter |6 pages

Development of clay-glass-sand blended lightweight aggregate using sewage sludge as filler

BySujith V. Kuruvilla, S. Sumi, K. Swarnalatha

chapter |5 pages

Removal of zinc and copper from aqueous media using iron nanoparticles

ByJ.G. Anuranjana Jaya, N. Vijayan

chapter |5 pages

Removal of anionic surfactant from waste water using immobilized pseudomonas sp

ByA.S. Lekshmisree, N. Vijayan

chapter |5 pages

Prediction of vehicular exhaust emission for Thiruvananthapuram city

ByReshma S. Kumar, K. Swarnalatha

part |1 pages

Mechanical engineering

part |1 pages

Fluid mechanics

part |1 pages

Design engineering

chapter |5 pages

Study on extension springs hook geometry using FEA technique for moulded case circuit breaker

ByAjinkya Shirurkar, Yogesh Patil, J.D. Davidson

chapter |5 pages

CFD study on window buffeting for a passenger car

ByAmeya Nikam, Yash Khawade, Davidson Jebaseelan

chapter |5 pages

Design of flapping wing mechanism for bionic micro aerial vehicle

ByC. Mrudul, Sam Noble, K.G. Sreejalekshmi

chapter |7 pages

Dynamic characterization of wheel hub and seals

ByRohit Chaudhari, Jebaseelan D. Davidson

chapter |5 pages

Development and validation of finite elements for tubular bonded joints in composite structures

ByK.S. Sajikumar, N. Asok Kumar, B. Nageswara Rao

chapter |6 pages

Effect of grain refiner (0 to 1 wt. % Al-5Ti-B) addition on the microstructural and hardness characteristics of Al 336 alloy

BySebin Zaviar, V.R. Shijil, Sinto Raphael, R. Sreeram, C.K. Sudarsh, V.R. Rajeev, K.K. Manesh

chapter |7 pages

Mesh dependency study on wrinkling and vibration analysis on pre-stressed membranes

ByK.R. Unnikrishnan, I.R. Praveen Krishna, C.O. Arun

part |1 pages

Heat transfer

chapter |7 pages

Thermophysical properties of refined kerosene—alumina nanofluid

ByAldin Justin Sundararaj, Lazarus Godson Asirvatham, B.C. Pillai, Shruti Panicker

chapter |7 pages

Digital requirement analysis in a public sector bank after demonetisation

ByR. Rakhil Krishnan, V. Regi Kumar

chapter |5 pages

Experimental study on Leidenfrost water droplets impact on heated aluminium ratchet surface

BySangeeth Rameshan, S. Kumar Ranjith

part |1 pages

Industrial engineering

chapter |7 pages

Ergonomic design modifications of de-fibering machine in coir industry—a case study

ByM. Satheeshkumar, K. Krishnakumar

chapter |4 pages

A methodology to detect and extract tables from born-digital PDF documents using deep learning

ByC. Shichin, A.C. Vinay Chandran, V.S. Unnikrishnan

chapter |7 pages

Analysis of bus bunching effect in morning peak period

ByS. Sajikumar, V. Regi Kumar

part |1 pages

Architecture

chapter |6 pages

Urban design strategies for elder friendly spaces

ByArchana Sreedharan, Nirmal Chandy Mathew

chapter |7 pages

Decentralised solid waste management plan for Thrissur Municipal Corporation

ByDevika Nair, C.A. Bindu

chapter |7 pages

Planning for ageing population

ByJ.U. Nithya, Preethi Prabhakar

chapter |7 pages

Influence of tactical urbanism on spatial planning

ByNahlah Basheer, A. Geetha

chapter |6 pages

Role of Mega-Events in urban development

ByT. Rijina, K.M. Sujith

chapter |6 pages

Significance of street vendors in urban scenario

ByFebin Thaha, S.R. Lakshmi

chapter |6 pages

Gentrification over urban authenticity

ByAneena Jame, C.A. Bindu

chapter |7 pages

Value addition to Athangudi tiles

ByPoornima Kurup, Ravindra Gettu

chapter |6 pages

Strategic planning for traditional neighbourhoods of Thrissur district

ByL. Merin Maliyamave, T. Ranjini Bhattathiripad

chapter |7 pages

The role of regulatory mechanism in generating public space in the Kerala context

BySansu Sunny George, Manoj Kumar Kini

chapter |6 pages

Revitalization of historic inner cities

ByK.S. Kavya, C.A. Biju

chapter |7 pages

A paradigm for climate responsive urban planning

ByMinna Daniel, Saritha G. Parambath

chapter |7 pages

Strategy for revitalization of market neighborhood Valiyangadi, Kozhikode

ByR.S. Veena, Jain K. George

chapter |6 pages

Child friendly cities—a new approach for urban planning

ByT.R. Rakhi, S. Surya

chapter |6 pages

Happiness index—a tool for urban planning

ByN.V. Aiswarya, Ranjini T. Bhattathiripad

chapter |8 pages

The social value of streets

ByRamya Papana, Tina Pujara

chapter |8 pages

Conceptual framework for preparation of pedestrian plan for cities in Kerala

ByN. Amrutha, Shailaja Nair

chapter |6 pages

Integration of local climate zone into city planning

ByM.P. Vidya, R. Deepa Rani

chapter |6 pages

Planning of open space to support elder’s needs

ByAnjaly Prasad, Preethi Prabhakar

chapter |6 pages

Planning interventions for migrant-sending communities: Kerala context

ByReena Mathew, A. Lakshmi

chapter |4 pages

Urban design as a tool in building resilience to climate change in coastal cities

ByAnjana Sanjeev, Manju G. Nair

chapter |6 pages

Assessing carbon dioxide emission from Thiruvananthapuram city

ByVincy Vijayan, Sunil Edward