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S.K. Sekar
Researcher at VIT University
Publications - 28
Citations - 370
S.K. Sekar is an academic researcher from VIT University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Environmental science & Lime mortar. The author has an hindex of 10, co-authored 19 publications receiving 253 citations.
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Support vector regression based models to predict fracture characteristics of high strength and ultra high strength concrete beams
TL;DR: In this paper, the applicability of support vector machine (SVM) based regression to predict fracture characteristics and failure load (P max ) of high strength and ultra high strength concrete beams was examined.
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Mechanical and fracture characteristics of Eco-friendly concrete produced using coconut shell, ground granulated blast furnace slag and manufactured sand
A. Jaya prithika,S.K. Sekar +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, experimental investigation on mechanical properties and fracture toughness of Eco-friendly concrete produced, using coconut shell as coarse aggregate, blast furnace slag as a partial replacement for cement and manufactured sand as fine aggregate.
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Knowing from the past – Ingredients and technology of ancient mortar used in Vadakumnathan temple, Tirussur, Kerala, India
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors used modern instrumental techniques such as electronic particle size distribution, X-ray Diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy dispersive Xray spectroscopy (SEM/EDX), Thermo Gravimetric Analysis (TGA), Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA) and Infrared Spectroscopy(FT-IR) were employed in the study.
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Need and Urgency of Landslide Risk Planning for Nilgiri District, Tamil Nadu State, India
TL;DR: The Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu state is one of the severe to very high landslide hazard prone areas of India, according to the landslide hazard atlas published by Building Materials and Technology Promotion Council, Government of India.
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Stress-strain characteristics and flexural behaviour of reinforced Eco-friendly coconut shell concrete
A. Jayaprithika,S.K. Sekar +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, the stress-strain behaviour of coconut shell concrete incorporating ground granulated blast furnace slag and manufactured sand was obtained and it was in good fit with popovics model.