Sanchay Kulkarni

This paper presents a comprehensive review of ground improvement techniques designed to overcome the structural limitations of ordinary stone columns in very soft cohesive soils.

This paper examines sustainable, cost-effective alternatives to traditional reinforced concrete structures for slope stabilization and soft soil strengthening.

To navigate market disruptions and reduce capability-building risks, this paper introduces a comprehensive seven-step framework derived from industry research and expert interviews to guide automotive OEMs through defining, setting up, and managing technology-focused partnerships. The resulting toolkit categorizes unique approaches required for startups, major tech firms, and other OEMs, providing businesses with a step-by-step roadmap and a practical list of dos and don'ts for successful collaboration or integration.

This study utilizes advanced finite element modelling in ABAQUS to validate and optimize design parameters for the umbrella arch tunnel stabilization method based on a well-documented field case history. Additionally, it evaluates the development, environmental durability, and numerical characterization of high-strength rubber membranes enhanced with nanoclay fillers to improve prototype simulation accuracy in physical centrifuge testing.

This thesis utilises STAAD.Pro to evaluate structural analysis methods, establishing the relationship between seismic and gravity-induced axial forces in columns. The resulting findings provide a systematic framework for the approximate preliminary design of frame structures.