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 Dr. Naveen. B. P Amity University Haryana, India |
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| Title: Geophysical Techniques for Characterization of Municipal Solid Waste Landfills | |
| Abstract: This paper presents the seismic site characterization of the Mavallipura landfill in Bengaluru, India using multichannel analysis of surface waves (MASW). The survey was performed at the top level up to a height of 25 m. Up to 6 m, it consisted of uncompacted waste. Also, the shear-wave velocity increased with depth from approximately 74 to 150 m/s. A series of one- and two-dimensional MASW surveys at various levels of the landfill was carried out to map the site fully. A new empirical correlation between standard penetration test corrected N values and shear-wave velocity was also developed. The MASW survey results and correlation with the conventional geotechnical investigation are presented in this paper. The results showed that the seismic waves can achieve changes in shear wave velocity and Poisson’s ratio to conclude the amount of degradation taking place at the landfill and thereby provide some knowledge with regards to the properties required for evaluating seismic stability. | |
| Biography: Dr. Naveen.B. P is currently working as a Head & Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Amity University Haryana, India. He completed his B.E (Civil Engineering) from University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE), Bangalore. M.Tech (Geotechnical Engineering) from National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, M.S (Geotechnical Engineering) from Indian Institute of Science, Ph.D. & Postdoctoral (Geotechnical Engineering) from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. Dynamic, committed and result-driven professional, with over 15 years of diverse and progressive experience in the field of Geotechnical Engineering, Geo-Environmental Engineering, Metro works, Waste Management, and Ground Improvement. His work has been recognized by Aqua Foundation's Academic Excellence Award for Solid Waste Management in 2016 and Oasys Project of the year 2016. He was also a recipient of ISSMGE Foundation Award, Centre for International Co-operation in Science (CICS), Young Researcher and Scholar Icon-2017 Award, Young Educator and Scholar Award-2017 & 2018, IEI Young Engineers Award-2018, Professional Excellence Award -2018, Nominated as Young Geotechnical Engineer-2019; Senior Educator and Scholar Award; Sir M Visvesvaraya Award 2020 and Young Researcher Award-2021 recipient of many other awards. He has 26 papers in Journals (SCI & Scopus), 16 papers in International conferences, 17 in National Conferences Proceedings, 7 patents (filled), 3 research proposals(submitted) 1 Book & 2 Book chapters to his credit. He has delivered more than 55 plus invited lectures in various engineering, research institutions and technical associations. He also has many articles in local newspapers & websites on topics useful for societies. He is a member of Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE), American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), International Society of Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE), Indian Geotechnical Society (IGS), Karnataka Environmental Research Foundation (KERF), National Foundation for Entrepreneurship Development (NFED), Consulting Engineers Association of India (CEAI), Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), Institution of Engineers India (IEI). He also serves as a reviewer for several journals in geotechnical, waste management, geology, and geoenvironmental engineering.He is the Chief Editor of one international Journal in his area of research. He has reviewed several research articles in Elsevier, SAGE, Taylor & Francis and Springer. He has also collaborated on research with different groups and research centers during his academic career. He has overseas working experience having worked in Kenya, Japan, and USA. | |
