Research
Research areas:
Advanced Materials Development
Alkali-activated materials and Geopolymer
High-volume waste utilization
Low-cost housing technology / Affordable housing
Current Research Projects:
Formulation of foaming agents for foamed concrete production
Patents
1. Aidhen, I.S., Subramanyam, A., Raj, S., & Ramamurthy, K. (2023, August).
Journal publications
4. Raj, S. & Ramamurthy, K. (2023). Physical, hydrolytic, and mechanical stability of alkali-activated fly ash-slag foam concrete. Cement and Concrete Composites. Click here for details
3. Raj, S., Krishnan, J. M., & Ramamurthy, K. (2022). Influence of admixtures on the characteristics of aqueous foam produced using a synthetic surfactant. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects. Click here for details
2. Raj, S., Rai, A. K., & Havanagi, V. G. (2018). Suitability of stabilized copper slag and fly ash mix for road construction. World Journal of Engineering. Click here for details
1. Raj, S., Mohammad, S., Das, R., & Saha, S. (2017). Coconut fibre-reinforced cement-stabilized rammed earth blocks. World Journal of Engineering. Click here for details
Conference publications
1. Tripura, D. D., Raj, S., Mohammad, S., & Das, R. (2018, August). Suitability of recycled aggregate as a replacement for natural aggregate in construction. In Journal of the ACI Conference; SP-326; American Concrete Institute: Farmington Hills, MI, USA (pp. 1-10). Click here for details
Technical reports
1. Raj, S., Mohammad, S., Das, R., Saha, S., & Tripura, DD (2016). Low Cost Housing Models for urban and rural areas using Rammed Earth Technique, National Design Competition on low Cost Housing Models for Urban & Rural Areas in Uttar Pradesh. Click here for details