Dr Manisekar R
Principal Scientist
CSIR-SERC
- CSIR-SERC, Taramani, Chennai – 600 113.
- mani(at)serc(dot)res(dot)in
- +91-44-22549173
Academic Background
- PhD in Structural Engineering
- M.E Structural Engineering
- B.E Civil and Structural Engineering
Professional Background
- Structural Design Engineer: Pioneer Engineering. Corporation, Chennai, India: 1996-1997
- Junior Scientist-CSIR-Central Road Research Institute, New Delhi-1997-2002
- Scientist- CSIR-Central Road Research Institute, New Delhi-2002-2008
- Scientist- CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre, Chennai-2008-2009
- Senior Scientist-CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre, Chennai-2009-2016
- Principal Scientist- CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre, Chennai-2016-till date
- Regular Member: IRC Bridge Specifications and Standards (Apex committee): 2018-2020
Areas of Scientific Interest
- Retrofitting of existing concrete structures & bridges by external post-tensioning
- Static and fatigue behavior of post-tensioned concrete members
- Behavior of PSC box girders for bridges
- Static and fatigue behavior of RC members
Awards & Honours
Publications
National and International Journals Publications
- Manisekar, R. and Rao, M.V.B., ‘Behaviour of Deviators in External Prestressing’, Indian Concrete Journal, Vol. 77, No. 9, September 2003, pp. 1332-1338-A national refereed Journal.
- Manisekar, R. and Senthil, R. “Stress at Ultimate in Unbonded Post-tensioning Tendons for Simply supported Beams- A state of-art-review”, Advances in Structural Engineering, Vol. 9, No. 3, 2006, pp. 321-355-An International SCI Journal.
- Manisekar, R. and Senthil, R. “Plastic Hinge Length in Prestressed Concrete Beams”, Indian Highways, Vol. 37, No. 5, 2009, pp.321-355-A national refereed Journal.
- Manisekar, R. Sivakumar, P. and Lakshmikandhan, K.N. ‘Experimental investigations on strengthening of RC beams by external prestressing’, Asian Journal of Civil Engineering-an international journal, Vol.15, No.3 (2014) June, pp. 350-363.
- Manisekar, R. and Sivakumar, P. ‘Strengthening of Distressed RC Beams by External Prestressing: Experimental Studies’ Indian Concrete Journal-a national refereed journal Vol. 88, No. 1, pp. 45-52, January 2014.
- Manisekar, R. Sivakumar, P, M.Kumarappan and G.Jayaraman ‘Distressed Concrete Bridges in India-Problems and Solutions’ Indian Highways, Vol. 42, No.9, pp.44-51, September 2014.
- Senthil, R. and Manisekar, R. ‘Ultimate Flexural Behaviour of Externally Prestressed New Beams and Distressed Beams’, Journal of Engineering Science & Technology (JESTEC). -an international journal. Vol.10, No. 4, 2015, pp. 461-484.
- Manisekar, R. Sivakumar, P. and Lakshmikandhan, K.N. ‘Behaviour of distressed RC beams retrofitted by external prestressing using trapezoidal tendons, Journal Scientific and Industrial Research, Vol. 77, September 2018, pp. 520-524
- Manisekar, R Effect of external post-tensioning in retrofitting of RC beams’, Journal of the Institution of Engineers (India): Series A, 99(3), September 2018, pp. 495-501 DOI: http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40030-018-0312-9
- Manisekar, R ‘Stress in unbonded tendons for post-tensioned concrete girders-Evaluation and suggestion for incorporation into IRC 112-2011’, Indian Highways, Vol.47, No.11,November 2019, pp.23-29- a national refereed journal
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- Manisekar, R. and Saravana Kumar, K., ‘Stress in unbonded tendons for post-tensioned concrete members-Assessment of prediction equations and experimental investigation, Vol. 1, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering-Vol. 1, Springer, 2019, pp.247-262
- Manisekar, R ‘Monitoring the prestress in prestressed concrete bridges-some suggestions’ Journal of Indian Roads Congress, Vol. 81-2, April-June 2020, pp.51-54
- Manisekar, R, and Saravana Kumar, K ‘Retrofitting of distressed post-tensioned concrete members by external post-tensioning’ Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series A, Vol. 104 (3), September 2023, pp. 675-683, DOI: https://doi.org/10/1007/s40030-023-00737-6.