PUBLICATIONS

 

BOOKS

 

1.      D. S. Prakash Rao, “Introduction to Strength of Materials”, Universities Press Limited, Hyderabad, India 2002,  p. 162.

 

2.      D. S. Prakash Rao, “Strength of Materials _______ a practical approach”, Vol.  I, Universities Press Limited, Hyderabad, India, 1999, p  646.

 

3.      D. S. Prakash Rao, “Graphical methods in structural analysis”, Universities Press Limited, Hyderabad, India, 1997, p  185.

 

4.      D. S. Prakash Rao, “Structural analysis ______ a unified approach”, Universities Press Limited, Hyderabad, India, 1996, p  672.

 

5.      D. S. Prakash Rao, “Design principles and detailing of concrete structures”, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Limited, New Delhi, India, 1995, p  360.

 

6.      D. S. Prakash Rao, ‘Durability of concrete structures’ Monograph, Indian Concrete Institute, Chennai, 2000, p 107.

 

7.      D. S. Prakash Rao et al, “Design tables for concrete bridge deck slabs”, Handbook, Structural Engineering Research Centre, India, 1976, p 70.

 

8.      D. S. Prakash Rao,  “ Some  topics  in  Theory  of  Structures”, EDD  Publication,  B.I.T.S., Pilani, India, August 1989, p 110.

 

9.      D. S. Prakash Rao,  “Theory of Plasticity”,   EDD  Publication,  B.I.T.S., Pilani, India, August 1989, p 80.

 

10.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Strength of Materials  ____ a practical approach”, Vol  II,  Universities Press Limited, (forthcoming).

 

11.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Design manual for concrete bridge deck slabs”, Handbook, under preparation.

 

12.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Computer applications in civil engineering”, under preparation.

 

13.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Manual for testing of materials”, under preparation.

 

14.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Design and construction of tall structures”, under preparation


 

PAPERS PUBLISHED IN JOURNALS

 

1.      D. S. Prakash Rao, Md. Musheeruddin, B. Dhruva Tara and M. Koti Reddy, “Investigations on the historical Charminar”, (under publication)

2.      D. S. Prakash Rao, “Infrared thermography and its applications”, (under publication)

3.      D. S. Prakash Rao, “Investigations on a collapsed flat slab structure”, (under publication)

4.      D. S. Prakash Rao, “Investigations on the partial collapse of a cold storage structure and its rehabilitation”, (under publication)

5.      Moeen Sakran and D. S. Prakash Rao, “Static analysis of extradosed bridges”, (under publication)

6.      B. Dhruva Tara and D. S. Prakash Rao, “Seismic behaviour of a rehabilitated structure”, (under publication)

7.      M. Koti Reddy, D. S. Prakash Rao and A. R. Chandrasekaran, “Modeling reinforced concrete buildings with stilt floor”, (under publication)

8.      D. S. Prakash Rao, “German Code for Concrete Structures _____   An Appraisal, and Suggestions”,  ICI Journal, Indian Concrete Institute, January – March, 2007, Vol. 7, No. 4, pp 7 – 20

9.      D. S. Prakash Rao and K. Sridevi, “Partial collapse of a multi-storeyed concrete structure”, The Indian Concrete Journal, Vol. 79, No. 1, January 2005, pp 40 - 46.

10.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Detailing of concrete structures for earthquake resistant design as per IS 13920”, Bulletin, Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (India), Vol. 4, No. 2, October - December, 2004, pp. 21 – 28, 31

11.  D. S. Prakash Rao and V. Giridhar, “Investigations on concrete with stone crusher dust as fine aggregate”, The Indian Concrete Journal, Vol. 78, No. 7, July 2004, pp. 45 – 50.

12.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Current trends in concrete bridges”, The Indian Concrete Journal, Vol. 77, No. 7, July 2003, pp. 1163 – 1174

13.  N. Subramanian and D. S. Prakash Rao, “Design of joints in reinforced concrete frames”,  The Indian Concrete Journal, Vol. 77, No. 2, February 2003, pp. 883 – 892.

14.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “First shaking and then collapse of Indian building …  why?”, Concrete International, November 2002, pp. 49 – 53.

15.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Thermal stresses in concrete bridges”, Bridge and Structural Engineer, Indian National Group of the IABSE, New Delhi, Special Number, Part  I,  Vol.  22, No.  1, March 1992.

16.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Thermal stresses in concrete bridges”, Bridge and Structural Engineer, Indian National Group of the IABSE, New Delhi, Part  II,  Vol.  22, No.  2, September 1992.

17.  D. S. Prakash Rao, V. Anuradha and N. Menzes, “Codes of practice and construction practice ___ a correlation”, The Indian Concrete Journal, Vol.  65, No.  12, December 1991.

18.  D. S. Prakash Rao and R. K. Agrawal, “Staircases with and without slabs”, The Indian Concrete Journal, August 1991.

19.  D. S. Prakash Rao and K. Satyanarayana, “Transverse bending moments in concrete bridge deck slabs  ___ Part  I”, The Indian Concrete Journal, Vol.  65, No.  1, January 1991.

20.  D. S. Prakash Rao and G. V. V. Ravi Kamar, “Transverse bending moments in concrete bridge deck slabs __ Part  II”, The Indian Concrete Journal, Vol. 65, No.  2, February 1991.

21.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Non-prismatic concrete bridges under thermal loading”, Australian Civil Engineering Transactions, The Institution of Engineers (Australia), Vol.  CE 32, No.  3, October 1990, pp  131-143.

22.  D. S. Prakash Rao and S. P. Sharma, “Steel-concrete composite girder with epoxy bonding”, Proceedings, The Institute of Civil Engineers, U. K., Vol.  89, No.  2, June 1990, pp  251-260.

23.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Thermal stresses in Non-prismatic concrete bridges under Indian summer conditions”, The Indian Concrete Journal, Part  I, Vol.  64, No.  5, May 1990,  pp 239-244.

24.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Thermal stresses in Non-prismatic concrete bridges under Indian summer conditions”, The Indian Concrete Journal, Part  II, Vol.  64, No.  6, June 1990,  pp 290-295.

25.  D. S. Prakash Rao and B. H. Gupta, “Thermal stresses in concrete portal frames”, Civil Engineering and Construction Review, New Delhi, Vol.  3, No.  5, June 1990, pp 29-33.

26.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Temperature stresses in concrete box girder bridges”, The Indian Concrete Journal,  Vol.  62, No.  4, April 1988, pp 187-191.

27.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Temperature distributions in concrete bridges Indian summer conditions”, The Indian Concrete Journal,  Part  I,   Vol.  61, No.  8, August 1987, pp 211-218.

28.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Temperature distributions in concrete bridges Indian summer conditions”, The Indian Concrete Journal,  Part  II,   Vol.  61, No. 9, September 1987, pp 245-250.

29.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Temperature distributions and stresses in concrete bridges”, Journal of the American Concrete Institute, Vol.  83, No.  4, July-August 1986, pp 588-596.

30.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Distortional stresses in Concrete box girders”, The Indian Concrete Journal, Vol.  59,  No.  11,   November  1985, pp 249-300.

31.  D. S. Prakash Rao  and  Pradeep Aggarwal, “ Carbonation  and  corrosion  in  concrete structures”, The  Indian  Concrete  Journal,  Vol.  59,  No.  5,  May  1985,  pp 130-132,  138.

32.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Detailing of reinforcement in concrete structures”,  Part  I,  The Indian Concrete Journal, Vol.  58,  No.  12,   December  1984, pp 348-359.

33.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Detailing of reinforcement in concrete structures”,  Part  II,  The Indian Concrete Journal, Vol.  59,  No.  1,   January  1985, pp 22-25.

34.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Detailing of reinforcement in concrete structures”,  Part  III,  The Indian Concrete Journal, Vol.  59,  No.  3,   March  1985, pp 74-76.

35.  D. S. Prakash Rao  and  Pradeep Aggarwal, “Comparative study of single-cell and double-cell concrete box girder bridges”,  Indian Highways, The Indian Roads Congress, New Delhi,  Vol.  12,  No.  12,   December  1984, pp 11-20.

36.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Some pitfalls in the ultrasonic pulse velocity method of testing hardened concrete”, The Indian Concrete Journal,   Vol.  58,  No.  10, October 1984, pp 254-257,  273.

37.  M. G. Tamhankar, and D. S. Prakash Rao, “Analysis of box girders without support diaphragms”, Bridge and Structural Engineer, Vol.  14,  No.  4,  March 1984, pp 1-19.

38.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Application of reduction principle in structural analysis”, Journal of the Institution of Engineers (India), Vol.  65, Part  CI  2,  September 1984,   pp 96-99.

39.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Rationalisation of formwork in concrete structures”, Indian Planner and Builder, New Delhi, March 1983,   pp 9-13.

40.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Drainage in bridge structures”, The Indian Concrete Journal, Vol.  57,   No. 8,  August  1983,   pp 194-196,  211.

41.  D. S. Prakash Rao, M. G. Tamhankar, and S. P. Sharma, “Literature survey on in situ testing of concrete bridges”, Material and Structures,  R I L E M, Paris, No. 96, November – December 1983   pp 457-466.

42.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Joints and their structural applications”,  Part  I,  Indian Builder and  Planner, New Delhi,    September 1982,   pp 9-14.

43.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Joints and their structural applications”,  Part  II,  Indian Builder and  Planner, New Delhi,    October 1982,   pp  5-12.

44.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Design of web-flange connections in concrete beams”, The Indian Concrete Journal, Vol.  56,  No. 6,   June 1982,   pp 165-168.

45.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “New developments in bridge engineering in West Germany”,  Concrete International: Design and Construction, Vol. 4   No.5  May 1982,  pp 46-52.

46.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Recent developments in the method of incremental launching of prestressed concrete bridges”, The Indian Concrete Journal, Vol. 56, No. 7, July 1982, pp. 187-192.

47.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Bearings and their structural applications”, Indian Builder and  Planner, New Delhi,    April  1982,   pp  21-27.

48.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Design of webs of concrete box girder bridges”, Indian Concrete Journal, Vol.  56,  No. 2,   February  1982,   pp   43-46.

49.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Design of webs and web-flange connections in concrete beams under combined loading”, Journal of  the American Concrete Institute, Jan-Feb 1982, Vol.  79,  No. 1,  pp 28-35.

50.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Some recent development in bridge engineering”, Indian Builder and  Planner, New Delhi,  November  198,  pp 9-13.

51.  D. S. Prakash Rao, M. G. Tamhankar, and M. Arumugam, “Need for diaphragms at the intermediate supports of concrete box girder bridges”, Bridge and Structural Engineer, New Delhi, December1981, Annual Number,  pp 1-15.

52.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Need for diaphragms at the intermediate supports of concrete box girder bridges”,  The Indian Concrete Journal,  Vol.  55,   No.  6,   June 1981,          pp. 150-152.

53.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Einfluss der Querschnittsabmessungen auf die Profilverformung von massiven Hohlkastentraegern”, Beton- und Stahlbetonbau,  No. 1, Vol.  76, January  1981,    pp.   6-9 (in German).

54.  D. S. Prakash Rao, N. V. Raman and  M. G. Tamhankar, “Design moments for concrete slab bridges”, Journal of Structural Engineering, Roorkee, Vol. 6,  No. 3, October 1978,  pp 125-136.

55.  M. G. Tamhankar and  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Live load survey at Hindan bridge, Ghaziabad”, Indian Highways,  New Delhi, Special Number,  Vol.  5,  July  1977,   pp 46-58.

56.  D. S. Prakash Rao, and  H. B. Jayaraman, “An application of geometric programming to the design of slabs by yield line theory”, Journal of Structural Engineering, Roorkee, Vol. 5,  No. 1, April  1977,  pp 17-10.

57.  D. S. Prakash Rao and  M. G. Tamhankar, “Probability studies on the frequencies of highway bridge live loads and correlation with field observations”, Journal of the Indian Roads Congress , New Delhi, Vol. 38-3,  No. 3,  December 1977,  pp 391-419.

58.  D. S. Prakash Rao, and  H. B. Jayaraman, “Analysis of concrete bridge deck slabs by yield line theory”, Bridge and Structural Engineering, Vol. 7,  No. 1,  March  1977,  pp 31-45.

59.  D. S. Prakash Rao, M. G. Tamhankar and M. S. Kapla, “Analysis of concrete bridge deck slabs ______ a critical appraisal”, Journal of Structural Engineering, Roorkee,, Vol. 4,  No. 3,   October  1976,  pp 125-133.

60.  M. G. Tamhankar,  D. S. Prakash Rao   and   M. S. Kapla, “Field survey of intensity and frequency of vehicular loads on new Yamuna bridge at Agra”, Indian Highways,  New Delhi, Vol. 4,   No. 8,  August  1976,  pp 47-49.

61.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Formwork for concrete  ____ an appraisal”, Journal of Engineers, and planners, Calcutta, Annual Number,  1975,  pp 69-78.

62.  D. S. Prakash Rao and  M. G. Tamhankar, “Design tables for concrete bridge deck slabs”, Bridge and Structural Engineer,  Vol. 5,  No. 4,   December  1975,  pp   83-89.

63.  M. G. Tamhankar and  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Need for vehicular load surveys on highway bridges”, Journal of the Institution of Engineers (India), Vol. 53,  No. CI  5,   May   1973,  pp 270-278.


PAPERS PRESENTED AT SYMPOSIA / CONFERENCES / WORKSHOPS

 

 

1.      D. S. Prakash Rao, “Advanced quality control techniques for important bridge projects”, International Conference on Fast Track Construction of Bridges for Important Projects, National Bridge Research and Training Centre, Hyderabad, 23. – 25. February, 2007

2.      D. S. Prakash Rao, “Academics of an Indian Institute of Technology in Andhra Pradesh”, Round Table Conference, Institution of Engineers (India), AP State Centre, Hyderabad, 24. February, 2007

3.      D. S. Prakash Rao, “Traffic management in the city of Hyderabad”, Round Table Conference on Traffic and Hyderabad city, Institution of Engineers (India), AP State Centre, Hyderabad, 22. January, 2007

 

 

4.      D. S. Prakash Rao, “Structures and infrastructure development”, key note lecture, National Conference on Emerging Trends in Civil Engineering for Sustainable Development, Bhimavaram, 27. – 29. December, 2006 

5.      D. S. Prakash Rao, “Advanced non-destructive testing methods”, Workshop on Emerging Trends in Construction, Construction Industry Development Council, New Delhi, 21. and 22. December, 2006

6.      D. S. Prakash Rao, “GPS, GIS and nanotechnology in health monitoring of storage reservoirs”, National Seminar on GPS and GIS Applications with Special Reference to Irrigation Projects, Hyderabad, November, 2006

7.      D. S. Prakash Rao, “Civil engineers and disaster mitigation”, Role of Engineers in Natural Disaster Mitigation and Management, Engineers’ Day Seminar, Institution of Engineers (India), AP State Centre, September, 2006

8.      D. S. Prakash Rao, “Ductile design of joints”, Short Refresher Course on Earthquake Resistant design of Structures, Urban Earthquake Vulnerability Reduction Project, Vijayawada Municipal Corporation, Vijayawada, 15. - 17. June, 2006         

9.      D. S. Prakash Rao, “Earthquakes and the unfortunate Gujarat experiences”, Short Refresher Course on Earthquake Resistant design of Structures, Urban Earthquake Vulnerability Reduction Project, Vijayawada Municipal Corporation, Vijayawada, 15. - 17. June, 2006

10.  M. Koti Reddy, D. S. Prakash Rao and A. R. Chandrasekaran, “Natural period of vibration of reinforced concrete buidings”, National Conference on Civil Engineering Systems, Hyderabad, 1. – 3. June, 2006

11.  Abdel Karim and D. S. Prakash Rao, “Vulnerability of reinforced concrete framed structures under seismic loading in different zones”, National Conference on Civil Engineering Systems, Hyderabad, 1. – 3. June, 2006

12.  D. Kavitha and D. S. Prakash Rao, “Seismic performance of multistoreyed frames with tuned mass damper”, National Conference on Civil Engineering Systems, Hyderabad, 1. – 3. June, 2006

13.  Moeen Sakran and D. S. Prakash Rao, “Extradosed Bridges - Innovative Structures”, National Conference on Civil Engineering Systems, Hyderabad, 1. – 3. June, 2006

14.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Current trends in rehabilitation and retrofitiing of buildings”, Engineering Staff College of India, Training Programme on Repair, Rehabilitation and Retrofitting of Buildings, Hyderabad, 8. – 10. May, 2006

15.  D. V. Rao and D. S. Prakash Rao, “Some concepts of reinforced earth structures ___ a review”, National seminar on Recent developments in Earth Retaining Structures for Bridges and Flyovers, National Bridge Research and Development Centre, Hyderabad, 24. and 25. February, 2006  

16.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Current developments in earthquake resistant design of structures”, National Conference on Recent Advances in Structural Analysis, Kakinada, 11. and 12. February, 2006

17.  M. Koti Reddy, D. S. Prakash Rao and A. R. Chandrasekaran, “Experimental and theoretical studies on the dynamic behaviour of a reinforced concrete multi-storeyed building”, National Conference on Earthquake Analysis and Design of Structures, Coimbatore, February, 2 – 3, 2006

18.  B. V. N. Sarma and D. S. Prakash Rao, “Modeling ground water flow in Kusangivagu Basin“, Indian Science Congress, Hyderabad, 3. – 7. January, 2006

 



19.  M. Koti Reddy, D. S. Prakash Rao and A. R. Chandrasekaran, “Experimental and analytical studies on the dynamic behaviour of a reinforced concrete building”, International Conference on Advances in Structural Dynamics and its Applications, 7. – 9. December, 2005, Visakhapatnam, India

20.  M. Koti Reddy, D. S. Prakash Rao and A. R. Chandrasekaran, “Modeling of a reinforced concrete building using experimental data”, International Conference on Computational and Experimental Engineering and Sciences, 1. – 6. December, 2005, Chennai, India

21.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Designing earthquake and cyclone resistant concrete structures”, International Seminar on Natural Hazards ___  Disaster Mitigation, Indo-German Nachkontakt Association (IGNA), Hyderabad, September, 2005

22.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Writing skills for engineers”, Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad, Training Programme on Communication Skills for Power Engineers, 8 – 12 August, 2005           

23.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Recent developments in health monitoring techniques”, National Council for Cement and Building Materials, Hyderabad, Training Programme on In – situ Testing of Concrete Buildings and Bridges, 9 - 11 August, 2005                    

24.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Construction defects and building failures ___  preventive actions”, Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad, Training Programme on Building Failures ___  Diagnosis and Preventive Actions, 12 – 14 July, 2005

25.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Rehabilitation of structures ___ a few case studies”, Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad, Training Programme on Building Failures ___  Diagnosis and Preventive Actions, 12 – 14 July, 2005          

26.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Recent developments in rehabilitation techniques”, Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad, Training Programme on Repairs and Rehabilitation of structures, 25 – 28  July, 2005                                  

27.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Design of foundations in earthquake prone regions”, National Council for Cement and Building Materials, Hyderabad, Workshop on Seismic Resistant Design of Structures, 4  July, 2005             

28.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Durability considerations in concrete construction”, National Council for Cement and Building Materials, Hyderabad, Training Programme on Quality Control and Quality Assurance in Concrete Construction Materials, 4 - 9 July, 2005

29.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Structural detailing for safety from natural hazards”, National Programme for Capacity Building of Architects for Earthquake Risk Management (NPCBAERM), JNT University, School of Planning and Architecture, 14. – 19. March, 2005

30.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Architectural planning for seismic resistance”, National Programme for Capacity Building of Architects for Earthquake Risk Management (NPCBAERM), JNT University, School of Planning and Architecture, 14. – 19. March, 2005

31.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Structural failures ___  causes and remedies”, Rehab Technology Summit,  Hyderabad, 11. and 12. March, 2005

32.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Recent developments in repair and retrofitting”, Training Programme, Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad, March, 2005

33.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Design and construction of precast concrete bridges”, Training Programme for the engineers of R & B Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, National Academy of Construction, Hyderabad, 16. – 19. February,  9 – 12. March, and 28. – 31. March, 2005

34.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Recent developments in bridge design and construction”, Training Programme for the engineers of R & B Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, National Academy of Construction, Hyderabad, 16. – 19. February,  9 – 12. March, and 28. – 31. March, 2005

35.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Comparison of mixture proportioning by IS 10262: 1982 with the revised version”, National Conference on Mix Proportioning, National Council for Cement and Building Materials, Hyderabad, 8. and 9. February, 2005

36.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Non-destructive testing and evaluation of concrete bridges”, Training Programme for the engineers of R & B Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, National Academy of Construction, Hyderabad, 28. – 31. March, 2005

37.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Corrosion of concrete structures ___ causes and remedies”, Training Programme for the Engineers of M/s Punj Lloyd Pvt. Ltd., Trivendrum, National Academy of Construction, Trivendrum, 8 - 9 January, 2005

38.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Repairs and rehabilitation of concrete structures”, Training Programme for the Engineers of M/s Punj Lloyd Pvt. Ltd., Trivendrum, National Academy of Construction, Trivendrum, 8 - 9 January, 2005

39.  Moeen Sakran, R. V. S. Choudary and D. S. Prakash Rao, “Parametric studies on cable supported arch bridges”, International Conference on Current Trends in Aqueducts, Road, Rail and Marine Bridges, National Bridge Research and Development Centre (IIBE), Hyderabad, December 2004

40.  P. Vasudha, M. Shiva Prasad, S. Ranga Swamy and D. S. Prakash Rao, “Design of a footbridge in Hyderabad, India”, International Conference on Current Trends in Aqueducts, Road, Rail and Marine Bridges, National Bridge Research and Development Centre (IIBE), Hyderabad, December 2004

41.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Structural analysis and design ___   evolution and developments”,  keynote lecture, International Conference on World Innovations in Structural Engineering (WISE – 2004), Hyderabad, December, 2004

42.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Effective teaching-learning techniques”, Workshop on Teaching Technology, Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, 8–16 November, 2004

43.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Concrete mix design and acceptance criteria”, Concrete Mix design and Evaluation, Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad, 2 – 5 November, 2004

44.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “High performance concrete in structures”, Concrete Mix design and Evaluation, Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad, 2 – 5 November, 2004

45.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Comparative assessment of destructive and non-destructive testing”, Non-Destructive Tests on Structures and Materials, Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad, 2 – 5 November, 2004

46.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Principles of non-destructive testing”, Non-Destructive Tests on Structures and Materials, Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad, 2 – 5 November, 2004

47.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Sonic and ultrasonic, pulse velocity and GPR concepts of NDT”, Non-Destructive Tests on Structures and Materials, Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad, 2 – 5 November, 2004

48.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Non-destructive evaluation of buildings and bridges”, Non-Destructive Tests on Structures and Materials, Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad, 2 – 5 November, 2004

49.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Detailing of RC structures as per IS 13920 : 1993”, Workshop on Analysis, Design and Detailing of Structures in Seismic Zones, ACCE (I), Bangalore, October 29- 30, 2004.

50.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Concepts and methods of health monitoring of structures”, Training Programme on Repairs and Retrofitting of Concrete Structures, National Council for Cement and Building Materials, Hyderabad, 5 - 7 October, 2004

51.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Construction practices for durable concrete structures”, Training Programme for the Engineers of SCCL, National Academy of Construction, Hyderabad, 4 - 8 October, 2004

52.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Seismic resistant design and detailing of concrete structures”, Institution of Engineers (India), Tripura State Centre, Agartala, 24. September, 2004

53.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Safety, quality and productivity in construction projects”, Seminar on Safety and Quality: Impact on Productivity, Institution of Engineers (India), Visakhapatnam, 18. September, 2004

54.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Detailing of concrete structures”,  Institution of Engineers (India), Tripura State Centre, Agartala, 24. August, 2004

55.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Newer cementitious materials”, Training Programme on Quality Control and Quality Assurance in Cement and Concrete Construction Materials, National Council for Cement and Building Materials, Hyderabad, 2 - 6 August, 2004

56.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Structural design considerations for water retaining structures”, Training Programme on Water Retaining Structures:  design, Leakproofing and Quality Control, National Council for Cement and Building Materials, Bangalore, 13 – 15 July 2004

57.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Structural and non-structural damages”, Training Programme on Repairs , Rehabilitation and Retrofitting of Structures, Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad, 19 - 21 July, 2004

58.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Repairs, rehabilitation and retrofitting of buildings”, Training Programme on Repairs , Rehabilitation and Retrofitting of Structures, Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad, 19 - 21 July, 2004

59.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Retrofitting of structures in earthquake prone regions”, Training Programme on Repairs , Rehabilitation and Retrofitting of Structures, Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad, 19 - 21 July, 2004

60.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Cracks and leakages in structures: Causes and Prevention”, Training Programme on Repairs , Rehabilitation and Retrofitting of Structures, Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad, 19 – 21 July, 2004

61.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Principles of NDT”, Training Programme on ND Tests on Structures and Materials, Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad, 12 – 15 July, 2004

62.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Sonic and UPV methods”, Training Programme on ND Tests on Structures and Materials, Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad, 12 – 15 July, 2004

63.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “NDT applications to bridges”, Training Programme on ND Tests on Structures and Materials, Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad, 12 – 15 July, 2004

64.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “NDT methods for inspections of highway structures”, Training Programme on ND Tests on Structures and Materials, Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad, 12 – 15 July, 2004

65.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Retrofitting of concrete structures”, Institution of Engineers (India), Tripura State Centre, Agartala, 5. July, 2004

66.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Current trends in NDT”, National Workshop on Advances in Materials and Mechanics of Concrete Structures, Keynote lecture, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, Chennai, 2 – 3, July 2004

67.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Architecture and structural forms”, QIP Training Programme, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, 21 – 25 June, 2004

68.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Causes for structural distress and preventive methods”, Training Programme for APSPHC, National Council for Cement and Building Materials, Hyderabad, 9. June, 2004

69.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Technical communication skills”, Training Programme on Communication Skills, Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad, 2. June, 2004

70.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Recent advances in civil engineering (Materials and structures),”, State Institute for Administration and Rural development, Agartala, Training Programme for Engineers, 25 and 26 May 2004, 3 and 5 July, 2004, August 23 and 24, 2004, and September 24  and 25, 2004

71.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Structural forms and innovations”, Tripura Engineering College, Agartala, 25. May 2004

72.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Current trends in construction materials”,  Institution of Engineers (India), Tripura State Centre, Agartala, 26. May 2004

73.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Architectural heritage”, Historical Society of Hyderabad, 8. May, 2004

74.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Principles of NDT”, Training Programme, Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad, 27 – 29 April, 2004

75.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Inspection techniques for bridges”, Training Programme, Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad, 27 – 29 April, 2004

76.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “NDT for evaluating bridge and other concrete structures”, Training Programme, Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad,  27 – 29 April, 2004

77.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Advanced NDT techniques”, Training Programme, Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad, 27 – 29 April, 2004

78.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Rehabilitation and retrofitting of structures”, Training Programme, Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad, 27 – 29 April, 2004

79.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Rehabilitation and retrofitting of structures”, Training Programme, Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad, 9 – 11 March, 2004

80.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Carbon fibres in reinforced concrete”, Training Programme, National Council for Cement and Building Materials, Hyderabad, 5 - 6 February 2004

81.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Natural fibres and their applications”, Training Programme, National Council for Cement and Building Materials, Hyderabad, 5 - 6 February 2004

82.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Crack resistance and durability of concrete structures”, Training Programme, National Council for Cement and Building Materials, Hyderabad, 5 - 6 February 2004

83.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Current trends in concrete and structures”, National Workshop on Technological Advancements and Quality of Cement, Bureau of Indian Standards, Hyderabad, 16. January, 2004

 

84.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “High performance and high strength concrete ___  an overview”, Recent Advancements in Civil Engineering (RACE 2003), Warangal, December 2003

85.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Good design and constructional practices, and structural performance”, National Academy of Construction, Hyderabad, December 2003

86.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Recent trends in construction materials”, National Conference on Emerging Trends in Building Technologies, Indian Ceramic Society, Hyderabad Chapter, December 2003

87.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Durability considerations in coastal concrete structures”, National Council for Cement and Building Materials, Training Programme, Visakhapatnam, December, 2003

88.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Concreting practices in marine and coastal environment”,  National Council for Cement and Building Materials, Training Programme, Visakhapatnam, December, 2003

89.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Performance of formwork and scaffolding structures”, Workshop on Formwork for Durable Structures, National Academy of Construction, Hyderabad, November 2003

90.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Formwork for special structures”, National Workshop on Formwork for Durable Structures, National Academy of Construction, Hyderabad, November 2003

91.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Civil engineering, heritage and values”, Academic Staff College, Osmania University, Hyderabad, November 2003

92.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Communication skills and technical writing”, Staff Training Programme, Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, November 2003

93.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “High volume flyash concrete and its applications”, National Seminar on Utilisation of Flyash in Construction, National Academy of Construction, Hyderabad, November 2003

94.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Constructional practices for durable concrete structures”, National Academy of Construction, Hyderabad, October 2003

95.  P. Vasudha, S. Rangaswamy, M. Shiva Prasad and D. S. Prakash Rao, “Need for pedestrian bridges in the twin cities”, Institution of Engineers (India), A.P. State Centre, Annual Technical Paper Meeting, October 2003

96.  D. Kavitha, Abdul Kareem and D. S. Prakash Rao, “Intelligent buildings and smart materials”, Institution of Engineers (India), A.P. State Centre, Annual Technical Paper Meeting, October 2003

97.  B. V. N. Sarma and D. S. Prakash Rao, “Groundwater analysis in a part of Pochampad command area by boundary element method”, Institution of Engineers (India), A.P. State Centre, Annual Technical Paper Meeting, October 2003

98.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Aesthetics of pedestrian bridges”, International Symposium, Innovative World of Concrete, Pune, September 2003

99.  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Asian code of practice:  an apprisal”,  National Council for Cement and Building Materials, Training Programme, August 2003, Hyderabad

100.          D. S. Prakash Rao, “New constructional materials and applications”,  National Council for Cement and Building Materials, Training Programme, August 2003, Hyderabad

101.          D. S. Prakash Rao, “Assessment of distressed concrete structures:  approach and techniques”,  National Council for Cement and Building Materials, Training Programme, August 2003, Hyderabad

102.          D. S. Prakash Rao, “Causes and remedial measures for building failures”, Engineering Staff College of India, Training Programme, August 2003, Hyderabad

103.          D. S. Prakash Rao, “Rehabilitation of structures ___ a few case studies”, Engineering Staff College of India, Training Programme, August 2003, Hyderabad

104.          D. S. Prakash Rao, “Causes for cracks and leakages in buildings and preventive measures”, Engineering Staff College of India, Training Programme, August 2003, Hyderabad

105.          D. S. Prakash Rao, “Repair materials and their selection”, Engineering Staff College of India, Training Programme, August 2003, Hyderabad

106.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Building collapses ___ case studies”,  National Council for Cement and Building Materials, Training Programme, August 2003, Hyderabad

107.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Repairs and rehabilitation of structures”,  National Council for Cement and Building Materials, Training Programme, August 2003, Hyderabad

108.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Recent trends in bridge construction”, Indian Institution of Bridge Engineers, August 2003, Hyderabad

109.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “IS 456 : 2003 Design considerations”,  National Council for Cement and Building Materials, Training Programme, August 2003, Hyderabad

110.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “A few typical structural failures ___  causes and diagnosis”,  National Council for Cement and Building Materials, Training Programme, August 2003, Hyderabad

111.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Structural failures, repairs and rehabilitation ___ case studies”,  National Council for Cement and Building Materials, Training Programme, July 2003, Hyderabad

112.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Structural failures, repairs and rehabilitation ___ case studies”,  National Council for Cement and Building Materials, Training Programme, July 2003, Hyderabad

113.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Design and construction of marine structures”,  National Council for Cement and Building Materials, Training Programme, 2003, Hyderabad

114.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Hydraulic structures in green concrete”, All India seminar on Electric Power System Operation: New Challenges, The Institution of Engineers (India), AP State Centre, Hyderabad, July 2003

115.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Current trends in construction materials”, Seminar on Pre-engineered technology for infrastructure development, The Indian Concrete Institute, AP Hyderabad Centre, July 2003

116.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Current trends in bridge engineering”, The Institution of Engineers (India), A. P. State Centre, Hyderabad, June 2003

117.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Rehabilitation and Retrofitting of Concrete Structures”,  Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad, 25 – 27 May, 2003

118.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Seismic resistant design of concrete structures”,  Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad, 20 – 23 May, 2003

119.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Seismic resistant planning and construction of Concrete Structures”,  Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad, 20 – 23 May, 2003

120.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Damage assessment and monitoring of Concrete Structures”,  Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad, 20 – 23 May, 2003

121.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Structural response during earthquakes”,  Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad, 20 – 23 May, 2003

122.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Technical communication skills”,  Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad, 10 - 14 April, 2003

123.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “The art and science of technical writing”,  Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad, 20 – 24 April, 2003 

124.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Some recent innovative bridge designs”, International Conference on Innovations in Planning, Design and Construction Techniques in Bridge Engineering, National Bridge Research and Development Centre, Hyderabad, 26 – 27. April 2003

125.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “A unified code of practice for bridges”, International Conference on Innovations in Planning, Design and Construction Techniques in Bridge Engineering, National Bridge Research and Development Centre, Hyderabad, 26 – 27. April 2003

126.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Some Recent Developments in Civil Engineering Construction”, Keynote Lecture, Developments in Engineering and Technology, Institution of Engineers (India), Warangal Local Centre, April, 2003

127.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Recent Trends in Construction Technology”, Emerging Trends in Civil Engineering, National Workshop, Hyderabad, March, 2003

128.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Current Trends in Retrofitting of Structures”, Training Programme, AP Road Transport Corporation, Hyderabad, March, 2003 

129.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Rehabilitation and Retrofitting of Concrete Structures”,  Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad, March, 2003

130.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Archineering ___ An Integrated Approach to Design and Construction of Structures”, National Workshop, Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (India), March, 2003, Hyderabad

131.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Design Considerations for Highrise Concrete Structures in High seismic Zones”, National Council for Cement and Building Materials, Training Programme, March, 2003, Mumbai

132.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Design of Joints in High seismic Zones”, National Council for Cement and Building Materials, Training Programme, March, 2003, Mumbai

133.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Retrofitting of Highrise Concrete Structures”, National Council for Cement and Building Materials, Training Programme, March, 2003, Mumbai

134.    B. V. N. Sarma and D. S. Prakash Rao, “Modeling of ground water flow in Maheshwaram watershed by boundary element method”, National Seminar on Resource Management and Geoinformatics, Department of Geography, Osmania University, Hyderabad, 11 and 12 March, 2003.

135.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “ Design and Construction of Joints in Concrete Frames”, National Conference on Innovative Technologies in Construction of Concrete Structures, February, 2003, Ramtek

136.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Design of composite structures”,  Short Term Training Programme on Structural Steel Design for University Faculty,  INSDAG, Hyderabad, February 2003

137.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Recent developments in bridge engineering”,  Short Term Training Programme on Structural Steel Design for University Faculty, INSDAG, Hyderabad,  February 2003

138.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Design and construction of multi-storeyed structures”, Short Term Training Programme on Structural Steel Design for University Faculty,  INSDAG, Hyderabad, February 2003     

139.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Repair and Rehabilitation of Structures”, Training Programme, Pidilite Industries, Hyderabad, January 2003

140.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Inspection and Maintenance of Bridge Structures”,  National Conference on Emerging Trends in Concrete Structures, Hyderabad, January 2003

141.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Construction, Rehabilitation and Retrofitting of Concrete Structures”,  National Conference on Emerging Trends in Concrete Structures, Hyderabad, January 2003

 

142.    A. R. Chandrasekaran and D. S. Prakash Rao, “Aseismic Design of RC Multi-storeyed Frames”, 12th Seminar on Earthquake Engineering, December 2002, Roorkee

143.    D. S. Prakash Rao and D. Ramesh Kumar,  “Construction liabilities and professional engineers”, The Institution of Engineers (India), A. P. State Centre, Hyderabad, Annual Technical Paper Meeting, October, 2002.

144.    D. S. Prakash Rao and Nasir Khan, “influence of storage and stacking on the quality of cement”, The Institution of Engineers (India), A. P. State Centre, Hyderabad, Annual Technical Paper Meeting, October, 2002.

145.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Detailing of water contact structures”, National Workshop on design construction and quality control of water contact structures as per IS 3370 ___ new directions, INSTRUCT, Bangalore, 27 and 28 September 2002

146.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Design of water contact structures for vibration, wind and seismic effects”, National Workshop on design construction and quality control of water contact structures as per IS 3370 ___ new directions, INSTRUCT, Bangalore, 27 and 28 September 2002

147.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Computer aided design in civil engineering”, Key note address, CBIT, Hyderabad, 16 September 2002

148.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Composite construction in bridges”,  National Workshop on Composite Construction, Hyderabad, 2002

149.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Composites in construction industry”,  National Workshop on Composite Construction, Hyderabad, 2002

150.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “ Recent trends in concrete mix design”, National Council for Cement and Building Materials, Hyderabad, Training Programme, Pune, September, 2002

151.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “ Cracks and leakages in buildings ___  causes and remedies”, National Council for Cement and Building Materials, Hyderabad, Training Programme, Pune, September, 2002

152.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “ Construction problems and remedies”,  National Council for Cement and Building Materials, Hyderabad, Training Programme, Pune, 2002

153.    D. S. Prakash Rao, ”Seismic resistant design, detailing and construction”, Structural Dynamics in Civil Engineering ___ Recent Developments, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, July 2002

154.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Building failures and remedies”, Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad, Training Programme, 2002

155.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Quality control and assurance in construction industry”,  National Academy of Construction, Hyderabad, 2002

156.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Safety at Construction Sites”, National seminar on Recent Challenges in Civil Engineering, Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (India),  Hyderabad, 2002

157.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Seismic analysis and design”, Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad, Training Programme, 2002

158.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Construction quality and safety”, Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad, Training Programme, 2002

159.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Structural failures and preventive measures”, Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad, Training Programme, 2002

160.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Design and detailing of concrete structures”, National Council for Cement and Building Materials, Hyderabad, Training Programme, 2002

161.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Construction techniques and recent developments”,  Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad, Training Programme, 2002

162.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Seismic response of highrise structures”,  Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad, Training Programme Seismic resistant design, and retrofitting of concrete structures, 2002

163.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Design and detailing for seismic resistant structures”,  Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad, Training Programme Seismic resistant design, and retrofitting of concrete structures, 2002

164.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Retrofitting for seismic resistance of structures”,  Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad, Training Programme Seismic resistant design, and retrofitting of concrete structures, 2002

165.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Application of computers in structural analysis and design”, National Workshop on Industry Institution Interaction, Guntur, 2002

166.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Analysis, design and detailing of concrete structures”, National Workshop on Industry Institution Interaction, Guntur, 2002

167.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Developments in civil engineering and computers”, National Technical Seminar, Civilizations – 2002, Hyderabad, 2002

168.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Concrete mix design and quality of construction”,  National Academy of Construction, Hyderabad, Training Programme, 2002

169.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Formwork for concrete structures”, Housing Development Institute, Hyderabad, Training Programme, 2002

170.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Quality assurance in concrete construction”,  National Council for Cement and Building Materials Training Programme on Causes for cracks in concrete structures and remedial measures,  Bhubaneswar, 2002

171.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Construction techniques and quality control”,  National Council for Cement and Building Materials Training Programme on Causes for cracks in concrete structures and remedial measures,  Bhubaneswar, 2002

172.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Structural distress and rehabilitation”, National Council for Cement and Building Materials Training Programme on Causes for cracks in concrete structures and remedial measures,  Bhubaneswar, 2002

173.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Construction of durable concrete structures”, National Council for Cement and Building Materials Training Programme on Waterproofing techniques,  Hyderabad, May, 2002

174.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Detailing of reinforcement in concrete structures”, Housing Development Institute, Hyderabad, Training Programme, 2002

175.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Cold formed compression members”, Refresher Course on the Use of cold-formed sections in structures, Institute for Steel development and Growth, Hyderabad, 2002

176.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Building failures and construction industry”, Institution of Engineers (India), AP State Centre, 2002

177.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Seismic resistant design”, Workshop on Earthquake resistant structures, Industrial Development and Incubation Centre, Osmania University, 2002

178.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Detailing for seismic resistant design”, Workshop on Earthquake resistant structures, Industrial Development and Incubation Centre, Osmania University, 2002

179.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Quality management in concrete construction”, Engineering Staff College of India, Training Programme on Quality Management, 2002

180.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Some recent construction failures and remedial measures”,  National Academy of Construction, Hyderabad, Training Programme, 2002

 

181.    K. Sri Devi and D. S. Prakash Rao, “Formwork materials and practices”, The Institution of Engineers (India), A. P. State Centre, Hyderabad, Annual Technical Paper Meeting, November, 2001

182.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Construction techniques and quality control”,  National Academy of Construction, Hyderabad, Training Programme, November 2001

183.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Monitoring the response of concrete structures”,   Symposium on Instrumentation engineering, Institution of Engineers (India), AP State Centre, July 2001

184.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Concrete mix design and quality control”,  Engineering Staff College of India, Training Programme on Durable Structures,  March 2001

185.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Detailing of concrete structures for earthquake resistance”, National Workshop on Seismic Resistant Structures, Bangalore, April 2001

186.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Earthquakes and their challenges”, Earthquake engineering challenges, Institution of Engineers (India), AP State Centre, Hyderabad, February 2001

187.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Ductile detailing of concrete structures for seismic resistance”, National Workshop on Seismic Resistant Structures, Goa, June 2001

 

188.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Dynamic modelling”,  National workshop on Neural Networks and Expert Systems in Civil Engineering, December, 2000, Hyderabad

189.    D. S. Prakash Rao,  “Building collapses and professional engineers”, The Institution of Engineers (India), A. P. State Centre, Hyderabad, Annual Technical Paper Meeting, December, 2000.

190.    K. K. Malaviya and D. S. Prakash Rao,  “proposal for a flyover system near Secunderabad Railway Station”, The Institution of Engineers (India), A. P. State Centre, Hyderabad, Annual Technical Paper Meeting, December, 2000.

191.    D. S. Prakash Rao, ‘Some challenges of technical education in the next millennium’, National Conference on Technical Education in the new millennium: Management and challenges, Hyderabad, March 2000.

192.    D. S. Prakash Rao, ‘Structural collapses and professional responsibilities’, Workshop on New materials and techniques for construction and rehabilitation of structures, Civil Engineering Association, CBIT, Hyderabad, March 2000.

 

193.    D. S. Prakash Rao, ‘Artificial neural networks to determine house rental values’, AICTE/ ISTE Short Term Training Program, Neurofuzzy and expert system applications in civil engineering, Hyderabad, January 2000.

194.    D. S. Prakash Rao, ‘Application of neural networks in estimating construction Project costs’, AICTE/ ISTE Short Term Training Program, Neurofuzzy and expert system applications in Civil Engineering, Hyderabad, January 2000.

195.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Corrosion protection through rational detailing”, National Training Program on Reinforcement and corrosion Protection, National Council for Cement and Building Materials, Hyderabad, May 2000.

196.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Basic principles of dynamic analysis”, ISTE Summer School on the Finite element method and its applications, May 2000.

197.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Spectral analysis”, ISTE Summer School on the Finite element method and its applications, May 2000.

198.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Modeling of continuous systems”, ISTE Summer School on the Finite element method and its applications, May 2000.

199.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Analysis of Multiple degree of freedom systems”, ISTE Summer School on the Finite element method and its applications, May 2000.

 

200.    D. S. Prakash Rao, ‘Fire Safety in tall buildings’, Annual Technical Paper Meeting, Institution of Engineers (India), A.P. State Centre, November  1999.

201.    D. S. Prakash Rao, ‘A new configuration for cable stayed bridges’, International Conference on Cable stayed, Cable supported and Suspension bridges, Hyderabad,, November 1999.

202.    D. S. Prakash Rao, ‘Technical education in the 21 Century’, Platinum Jubilee Celebrations, Osmania University, December 1999.

203.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Design and detailing aspects of good construction practices”, Good Construction Practices, Construction Methods and Materials Research Institute, and Indian Concrete Institute, Hyderabad, August  12-14 1999.

204.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Durable structures through good construction practices”, Good Construction Practices, Construction Methods and Materials Research Institute, and Indian Concrete Institute, Hyderabad, August  12-14 1999.

205.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Disaster mitigation through structural design”, Natural Calamities and Disaster Management, Water and Power Sectors, Central Board of Irrigation and Power, Hyderabad, August 18-20, 1999.

206.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Applications of the finite element methods in plate and shell analysis”, Summer School on Computer Aided Design and Analysis, Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, August 12-26, 1999.

207.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Formwork for special structures”, National Workshop on Recent Developments in Formwork and Scaffolding,  Hyderabad, August 27 and 28, 1999.

208.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Formwork failure and preventive measures”, National Workshop on Recent Developments in Formwork and Scaffolding, Hyderabad, August 27 and 28, 1999.

209.    D. S. Prakash Rao and B. Srinivas Reddy, “Formwork and scaffolding of concrete structures”, National Workshop on Recent Developments in Formwork and Scaffolding, Hyderabad, August 27 and 28, 1999.

210.    V. Anantha Ramulu and D. S. Prakash Rao, “Permanent formwork for concrete structures”, National Workshop on Recent Developments in Formwork and Scaffolding, Hyderabad, August 27 and 28, 1999.

211.    D. S. Prakash Rao and R. Ramesh Reddy, “Principles of Vastu and their applications”, International Conference on Engineering Aspects of Scientific Vastu, Hyderabad, June 1998.

212.    R. Ramesh Reddy and D. S. Prakash Rao, “Relevance of Vastu Sashtra in modern building planning”, International Conference on Engineering Aspects of Scientific Vastu, Hyderabad, June 1998.

213.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “The art and science of report writing”, Annual Technical Number, The Institution of Engineers, (India), A.P. State Centre, Hyderabad, November, 1998.

 

 

214.    D. S. Prakash Rao, A. Gopalakrishnayya, N. R. K. Murthy and V. P. V. Ramana, “Foundation for the centenary monument, Vijayawada”, National Seminar on Foundation and Soil Mechanics, The Indian Institution of Bridge Engineers, Hyderabad, November 1998.

215.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Concrete making materials and quality control”, NCB, Training Course, January, February, March 1998.

216.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Roller compacted concrete with high flyash content”, National Conference on HPC, Chennai, May 1998.

217.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Drainage systems for flyovers”, Analysis and Design of Flyovers and Bridges, Indian Institution of Bridge Engineers, Hyderabad, February 1998.

218.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Analysis and design of highrise structures ”, National Workshop, SGGSCET, Nanded, February 1998.

219.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Non-destructive testing techniques”, National Workshop, SGGSCET, Nanded, February 1998.

220.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Correct detailing practices”, National Workshop, SGGSCET, Nanded, February 1998.

221.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Quality control and assurance of HPC and its applications”, Summer Training School, JNT University, Hyderabad, July 1998.

222.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Detailing of reinforcement and corrosion protection in concrete structures”, Training program on Detaining and corrosion protection of steel reinforcement, National Council of Cement and Building Materials Hyderabad, November 1998.

 

 

223.    D. S. Prakash Rao and O. P. Thakur, “Performance of a 12-year old prestressed concrete beam under pulsating loads”, International Conference on Durability, Repairs, Rehabilitation of Concrete Structures, Hyderabad, March 1997.

224.    D. S. Prakash Rao and M. V. Rama Raju, “Durability and detailing of concrete structures”, International Conference on Durability, Repairs, Rehabilitation of Concrete Structures, Hyderabad, March 1997.

225.    G. Prabhulingam and D. S. Prakash Rao, “Deterioration and maintenance of concrete structures”, International Conference on Durability, Repairs, Rehabilitation of Concrete Structures, Hyderabad, March 1997.

226.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Thermal stress analysis of concrete bridges”,  National Conference on Construction, Repairs and Maintenance of Concrete Bridges and Structures, Indian Institution of Bridges and Engineers, Hyderabad, August 1997.

227.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Design of concrete bridge deck slabs _____ the new trends”, National Conference on Construction, Repairs and Maintenance of Concrete Bridges and Structures, Indian Institution of Bridges and Engineers, Hyderabad, August 1997.

228.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Some examples of bad detailing practices”, Workshop on Good Concreting Practice, KITS, Warangal, August 1997.

229.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Consumer problems in cement and concrete manufacture”, NCB, Training Program, Hyderabad, October, 1997.

230.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Recommended practice for detailing of concrete slabs”, Institution of Engineers (India), Annual Technical Number, November 1997.

231.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Some applications of HPC”, National Workshop on HPC, Indian Concrete Institute, Hyderabad, November 1997.

232.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Curriculum development for better technical education”, ISTE National Conference, Vijayawada, December 1997.

233.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Drainage systems for flyovers”, Analysis and Design of Flyovers and Bridges, The Indian Institution of Bridge Engineers, Hyderabad, February 1997

 

 

 

234.    Hari Ramakrishna, and D. S. Prakash Rao, “Application of computer graphics in interior design”, Annual Technical Number, The Institution of Engineers (India), A.P. State Centre, Hyderabad, November 1996.

235.    V. Anantha Ramulu and  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Structural deficiencies  ____ diagnosis and possible remedies”, National Conference on Rehabilitation and Repair of Structures, Institution of Engineers (India), Hyderabad, September 1996.

236.    G. Prabhulingam and D. S. Prakash Rao, “Guniting techniques in rehabilitation of structures  _____ new trends and materials”, National Conference on Rehabilitation and Repair of Structures, Institution of Engineers (India), Hyderabad, September 1996.

237.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Recent developments in the finite element method”, Summer School, Engineering Applications of the Finite Element Method, Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad,1996.

238.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Application of the finite element method in electrical engineering”, Summer School, Engineering Applications of the Finite Element Method, Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad,1996.

239.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Strut and tie modeling for detailing of concrete structures”, Advanced course on Design and Detailing of Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete Structures, Structural Engineering Research Centre, Madras, February1996.

240.    Hari Ramakrishan and D. S. Prakash Rao, “Application of computer graphics in flooring and wall paper designs”, National Conference on Computer Aided Structural Analysis and Design, Hyderabad, January 1996.

241.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “An appraisal of the design of concrete slab bridges using conventional and computer aided methods”, National Conference on Computer Aided Structural Analysis and Design, Hyderabad, January 1996.

242.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Analysis and design of unconventional hypar shells”, National Conference on computer Aided Structural Analysis and Design, Hyderabad, January 1996.

243.    D. S. Prakash Rao and M. Koti Reddy, “Computer aided design of flat slabs”, National Conference on Computer Aided Structural Analysis and Design, Hyderabad, January 1996.

 

 

244.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Monitoring of structural response”, Seminar on Bridge Design and Construction, The Indian Institution of Bridge Engineers, Hyderabad, 1995.

245.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Design of concrete box girder bridges”, Seminar on Bridge Design and Construction, The Indian Institution of Bridge Engineers, Hyderabad, 1995.

246.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Design of concrete bridge deck slabs”, Workshop on Bridge Construction, Maintenance and Rehabilitation, Regional Engineering College, Warangal, December 1995.

247.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Design and detailing aspects of  IS:456”, Workshop on  IS: 456 _____  Proposals for Revision, Ahmedabad, December 1995.

248.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Use and misuse of computers in engineering designs”, Annual Technical Number, Institution of Engineers (India), A.P. State Centre, November 1995.

249.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Thermal analysis of concrete bridges”, Workshop on Design, Construction and Maintenance of Modern Bridges, Engineering Staff College of India, September 1995, Hyderabad.

250.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Construction of concrete bridges”, Workshop on Design, Construction and Maintenance of Modern Bridges, Engineering Staff College of India, September 1995, Hyderabad.

251.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “IRC specifications for design of concrete bridges”, Workshop on Design, Construction and Maintenance of Modern Bridges, Engineering Staff College of India, September 1995, Hyderabad.

252.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Concrete bridge deck deterioration and maintenance ”, Workshop on Design, Construction and Maintenance of Modern Bridges, Engineering Staff College of India, September 1995, Hyderabad.

253.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Qualities, responsibilities, accountability and evaluation of teaching faculty”, National Seminar on Planning and Management of Technical Education, August 1995, Hyderabad.

254.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Some inconsistencies and incongruities in  IS:456  and  IS:3370”, National Workshop on Codes of Practice for RC Structures, July 1995, Hyderabad.

255.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “IRC specifications for concrete bridges  ___ an appraisal”, National Workshop on Codes of Practice for RC Structures, July 1995, Hyderabad.

256.    M. V. Rama Raju  and  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Concrete cover regulations, reality and recommendations”, National Workshop on Codes of Practice for RC Structures, July 1995, Hyderabad.

257.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Stress-strain curves for cold twisted deformed bars as per IS:456”, National Workshop on Materials for Concrete and Revision of IS:456, Vizag, April 1995.

258.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Construction industry and environmental literacy”, Seminar on Environmental Considerations in Technical Education, March 1995, Hyderabad.

259.    D. S. Prakash Rao, A Gopalakrishnayya  and  Ch. Srinivas, “Strength of cement and concrete  ____  regulations and reality”, National Conference on Civil Engineering Materials and Structures, Hyderabad, January 1995.

260.    D. S. Prakash Rao, P. Srinivasa Sharma and P. Balaji, “Design of L-shaped slabs”, National Conference on Civil Engineering Materials and Structures, Hyderabad, January 1995.

261.    D. S. Prakash Rao, V. Anantharamulu and Y.V. Subba Reddy, “Analysis and Design of a butterfly shell roof with overhangs”, National Conference on Civil Engineering Materials and Structures, Hyderabad, January 1995.

262.    P. Balaji Rao and  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Design of reinforced concrete beams with opening”, National Conference on Civil Engineering Materials and Structures, Hyderabad, January 1995.

263.    M. Koti Reddy,  D. Shantaram  and  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Inelastic seismic response of asymmetric buildings”, National Conference on Civil Engineering Materials and Structures, Hyderabad, January 1995.

264.    M. V. Rama Raju  and  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Human error effects on structural reliability”, National Conference on Civil Engineering Materials and Structures, Hyderabad, January 1995.

265.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Rigours and responsibilities of teaching profession”, Seminar on Quality Assurance in Technical Education, December 1994, Hyderabad.

266.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Detailing of reinforcement in concrete structures using the concept of flow of forces”, Annual Conference, Institution of Engineers (India), Andhra Pradesh State Centre, 1994.

267.    S. S. V. Chalam and D. S. Prakash Rao, “Design and Construction of concrete roads  ___ an appraisal”, Cement and Concrete Roads  ___  Construction and Maintenance, Vijayawada, 1994.

268.    D. S. Prakash Rao and S. S. V. Chalam, “New trends in concrete road construction”, Cement and Concrete Roads  ____ Construction and Maintenance, Vijayawada, 1994.

269.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Corrosion, protection and the role of special steels in bridge design”, The Indian Institution of Bridge Engineers, Hyderabad, 1994.

270.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Accountability of teaching faculty”, Performance Appraisal and Development Systems, CBIT, 1994.

271.    D. S. Prakash Rao, A. Gopalakrishnayya and N. R. Krishna Murthy, and B. Panduranga Rao, “Investigations on cyclone damaged industrial sheds  ___ diagnosis and prognosis”, International Conference on Rehabilitation, Repairs and Renovation of Structures, Vizag, January 1994.

272.    M. V. Rama Raju  and  D. S. Prakash Rao, “Deterioration of concrete structures ____  an overview”, International Conference on Rehabilitation, Repairs and Renovation of Structures, Vizag, January 1994.

273.    M. V. Rama Raju  and  D. S. Prakash Rao, “In situ investigations on concrete structures”,  International Conference on Rehabilitation, Repairs and Renovation of Structures, Vizag, January 1994.

274.    Tarun Sardana and D. S. Prakash Rao, “Analogy of human circulatory system to the flow of fluid in pipes  __ a brief appraisal”, International Conference on Recent Advances in Bio-Medical Engineering, Hyderabad, January 1994.

 

275.    D. S. Prakash Rao and  R. V. S. S.  Prasad, “Optimum design of machine elements  ____ an appraisal”, Annual Conference, Institution of Engineers (India), A.P. State Centre, 1993.

 

276.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Detailing of reinforced concrete structures ___ some inconsistencies and incongruities”, Annual Conference, Institution of Engineers (India) Andhra Pradesh State Centre, 1992.

277.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Research on low cost housing, and construction practice”, Seminar on Lowcost Building Construction, Builders, Association of India, Vijayawada, February 1992.

 

278.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Detailing of reinforced concrete structures ___ precept and practice”, Proceedings, IABSE Colloquium ‘Structural Concrete’, Stuttgart, April 1991.

 

279.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Use of solid wastes in construction industry”, The Sixth International Conference on Solid Waste Management and Secondary Materials, Philadelphia, December 1990.

280.    D. S. Prakash Rao  and   P. Hanumantha Rao, “Environmental pollution and control”, Third Iranian Congress of Civil Engineering, Shiraz, Iran, May 1990.

 

281.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “ Influence of creep on thermal stresses in concrete bridges”, Conference on Our World in Concrete and Structures, Singapore, August 1987.

282.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Higher order curved finite strips”, The First Structural Engineering Conference, Melbourne, Australia, August 1987.

 

 

283.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Some aspects of design and construction of concrete bridges”, The Second International Conference on Concrete Technology for Developing Countries, Tripoli, Libya, October 1986.

284.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Some parametric studies on thermal stresses in concrete structures”, 10th Australian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials, Adelaide, Australia, August 1986.

 

285.    D. S. Prakash Rao, Pradeep Aggarwal, and M.G. Tamhankar, “Some causes for distress in bridge structures”, National Symposium on Premature Deterioration of Concrete Bridges ___ Causes and Cure, Indian National Group of  I A B S E, 1985.

 

286.    D. S. Prakash Rao, “Detailing practice in concrete box girders”, Annual Number, The Institution of Engineers (India), Uttar Pradesh State Centre, Lucknow, January 1983.

 

287.    D. S. Prakash Rao, and S. P. Sharma, “Some structural failures  ___ diagnosis and prognosis”, National Seminar on the Lessons from Failures of Structures, Maharashtra – India Chapter of the American Concrete Institute, Bombay, Vol. II, December 1982.

288.    D. S. Prakash Rao, M. G. Tamhankar, and S. P. Sharma, “Monitoring of structures under service and distressed conditions”, National Seminar on the Lessons from Failures of Structures, Maharashtra – India Chapter of the American Concrete Institute, Bombay Vol. II, December 1982.

289.    P. C. Bhasin, D. S. Prakash Rao, M. G. Tamhankar, and S. P. Sharma, “Behaviour of composite steel – concrete girder under fatigue loading”, I A B S E Colloquium on Fatigue of Steel Concrete Structures, Lausanne, March 1982.

290.    D. S. Prakash Rao, and O. P. Thakur, “Economy in slab culverts through rational design”, All India Seminar on Economical Design, Construction and Rehabilitation of Culverts, The Institution of Engineers (India), Lucknow, October 1982.

 

291.    D. S. Prakash Rao, and M. G. Tamhankar, “Live load frequencies and the concept of class III prestressed concrete bridges”, Fifth Symposium on Economy in Construction, Uttar Pradesh Sarvajanik Nirman Vibhag, Dehra Dun, May 1978.

 

292.    D. S. Prakash Rao, and M. G. Tamhankar, “Live load studies and class III prestressed concrete bridges”, Seminar of the Tamil Nadu Highway Engineers Association, Madras, 1975.

293.    M. G. Tamhankar, D. S. Prakash Rao, and M. S. Kapla, “Intensity of vehicular loads on Agra Bridge ___ a specimen survey ”, Colloquium on Bridge Loading of the British Group of the  I A B S E,  Cambridge, U.K., April 1975.

 

 

294.    N. V. Raman, D. S. Prakash Rao, and M. G. Tamhankar, “Optimum design of prestressed concrete bridge structures”, Seminar on the Role of Computers in Structural Analysis, Design and Optimisation, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, December 1972.

Discussions on several papers

 

Several research and design reports, and test reports on foundations, soils, and structural materials for various organisations.

 

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