{"id":159,"date":"2015-11-23T14:29:05","date_gmt":"2015-11-23T19:29:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cecas.clemson.edu\/~nravic\/?page_id=159"},"modified":"2025-05-05T13:02:28","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T17:02:28","slug":"publications","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cecas.clemson.edu\/~nravic\/publications\/","title":{"rendered":"Journal Publications"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li>Jella, V. S. and Ravichandran, N. (2025). \u201cA Finite Element Simulation-Based Approach for Generating Site-Specific Ground Motion Database \u2013 A Case Study of Charleston Seismic Source,\u201d <em>International Journal of Geomechanics<\/em>, Accepted.<\/li>\n<li>Ravichandran, N., and Vickneswaran, T. (2025). &#8220;Framework for Predicting Probability of Slope Failure Subjected to Uncertain Rainfall Conditions Based on Coupled Finite Element Simulations,&#8221; International Journal of Geosciences, 15(4), 118; https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/geosciences15040118.<\/li>\n<li>Ravichandran, N., Bhuiyan, A., Jella, V. S., Bahuguna, A., and Sundararajan, J. (2005). \u201cComparison of Seismic Site Factor Models Based on EQL and NNL Analyses and Correction Factors for Updating EQL Results for Charleston, SC,\u201d <em>International Journal of Geosciences<\/em>, 15(4), 115; <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/geosciences15040115\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/geosciences15040115.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Andrus, R. D., *Sedaghat, A., Ravichandran, N., *Golkarfard, H., and *Jella, V. S. (2024). \u201cNormalized Shear Modulus and Material Damping Model for Southeastern U.S. Residual Soil and Saprolite,\u201d <em>Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering<\/em>, 51(1), <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1061\/JGGEFK.GTENG-12436\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1061\/JGGEFK.GTENG-12436<\/a>. Impact Factor: 3.9<\/li>\n<li>*Jella, V. S. and Ravichandran, N. (2024), &#8220;A Seismic Site Factor Adjustment Framework for Sloping Grounds and its Application to Charleston, South Carolina,&#8221; Journal of Earthquake Engineering, pp. 1\u201323, <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/13632469.2024.2359436\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/13632469.2024.2359436<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Ravichandran, N. and <sup>*<\/sup>Marathe, S. (2023). \u201cEffectiveness of Near Surface Ground Improvement Around Piled-Raft Foundation in Weak Soil Based on Analytical Design and Finite Element Modeling,\u201d Journal of GeoEngineering,18(3), pp. 129-143, <a href=\"http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.6310\/jog.202309_18(3).4\">http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.6310\/jog.202309_18(3).4<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Flinchum, B. A., Grana, D., Carr, B. J., Ravichandran, N., Eppinger, B., and Holbrook, W. S. (2024). \u201cNegative Poisson Ratios Determined from Vp\/Vs Ratios are a Possible Indicator for Microcracks in the Critical Zone,\u201d Geophysical Research Letters, 51(2), https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1029\/2023GL105946.<\/li>\n<li>Amevorku, C., Andrus, R., Rix, G., Carlson, C., Wong, I., Ravichandran, N., and Jella, V.S., and Harman, N. (2023). \u201cShear-Wave Velocity Model of Reference Site Conditions in South Carolina for Site Response Analysis,\u201d Engineering Geology, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.enggeo.2023.107200.<\/li>\n<li>Vickneswaran, T. and Ravichandran, N. (2022). \u201cPerformance of Geotechnical Systems under Extreme Hydroclimatic Events using a New User-Defined Soil Model in PLAXIS,\u201d <em>Journal of GeoEngineering, 18(1), http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.6310\/jog.202303_18(1).3.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Ravichandran, N. and Vickneswaran, T. (2022). \u201cCoupled Large Deformation Finite Element Formulations for the Dynamics of Unsaturated Soil and Their Application,\u201d <em>Geosciences<\/em>, 12, 320. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/geosciences12090320.<\/li>\n<li>Mahmoudabadi, V. and <strong>Ravichandran, N<\/strong>. (2022). \u201cReliability-Based Optimization in Climate-Adaptive Design of Embedded Footing,\u201d <em>Georisk: Assessment and Management of Risk for Engineered Systems and Geohazards, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/17499518.2022.2088801<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Shrestha, S. and <strong>Ravichandran, N<\/strong>. (2021). \u201cDevelopment of Innovative Foundation Configuration for Tall Wind Turbines Through Biomimicking of Tree Root System,\u201d <em>International Journal of Geomechanics, <\/em>22(3), https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1061\/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0002289<em>.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Vickneswaran, T., and <strong>Ravichandran, N<\/strong>. (2021). \u201cStability and Deformation Responses of Earth Slopes Subjected to Multiple Natural and Man-Made Hazards,\u201d <em>International Journal of Geomechanics, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1061\/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0002295<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Shrestha, S. and <strong>Ravichandran, N<\/strong>. (2021). \u201cDevelopment of Innovative Foundation Configuration for Tall Wind Turbines Through Biomimicking of Tree Root System,\u201d <em>International Journal of Geomechanics, 22(3), https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1061\/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0002289.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Jaber, R., Stark, N., Jafari, N., and <strong>Ravichandran, N<\/strong>. (2021). \u201cCombined Portable Free Fall Penetrometer and Chirp Sonar Measurements of three Texas River Sections Post Hurricane Harvey,\u201d <em>Engineering Geology,<\/em><em> https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.enggeo.2021.106324.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ravichandrana, N<\/strong>., Wang, L., and Rahbari, P. (2021). \u201cResponse Surface-Based optimization of I-Wall Levee System Resting on Sand Foundation,\u201d <em>KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s12205-021-0038-5<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Vickneswaran, T., Jella, V. S., <strong>Ravichandran, N<\/strong>., and Piratla, K. (2021). \u201cImpacts of Extreme Hydrological Events on the Behavior of Behavior of Buried Storm Water Pipe,\u201d <em>Journal of Pipeline Systems &#8211; Engineering and Practice, <\/em>12(4), <em>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1061\/(ASCE)PS.1949-1204.0000598.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Mahmoudabadi, V. and <strong>Ravichandran, N<\/strong>. (2021).\u201d Climate-Adaptive Design Approach for Embedded Footing under Extreme Climate Event,\u201d <em>International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics<\/em>,\u201d <a href=\"http:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/nag.3208\">http:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/nag.3208<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ravichandran, N<\/strong>., Vickneswaran, T., Marathe, S., and Jella, S. V. (2021). \u201cNumerical Analysis of Settlement Response of Shallow Footing Subjected to Heavy Rainfall and Flood Events,\u201d <em>International Journal of Geosciences, 12(2),<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.4236\/ijg.2021.122009\">10.4236\/ijg.2021.122009<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ravichandran, N<\/strong>., Wang, L., Rahbari, P., and Juang, H. (2020). \u201cRobust Design Optimization of Retaining Wall Backfilled with Shredded Tire in the Face of Earthquake Hazards,\u201d <em>Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment<\/em>, 1-13<em>,<\/em> https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s10064-020-02038-9.<\/li>\n<li>Arani, A. M and <strong>Ravichandran, N<\/strong>. (2019) \u201cDesign of Shallow Foundation Considering Site-Specific Rainfall and Water Table Data\u2013Theoretical Framework and Application,\u201d International Journal of Geomechanics-Accepted.<\/li>\n<li>Arani, A. M and <strong>Ravichandran, N<\/strong>. (2018) \u201cCoupled Geotechnical-Hydrological Design of Shallow Foundation Considering Site-Specific Data\u2013Theoretical Framework and Application,\u201d Journal of GeoEngineering, <a href=\"http:\/\/140.118.105.174\/jge\/article.php\">http:\/\/140.118.105.174\/jge\/article.php<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Kyser, D., <strong>Ravichandran, N<\/strong>., and Atamturkur, S. (2018)\u201d Assessment of Historical Foundation Response of Fort Sumter, SC using Finite Element Modeling,\u201d International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, DOI:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/19386362.2018.1534770\">10.1080\/19386362.2018.1534770<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Shrestha, S., and <strong>Ravichandran, N<\/strong>. (2018). \u201cPerformance of Retaining Wall Backfilled with Tire Aggregate under Static and Dynamic Loading Conditions: Conventional Designs and Finite Element Simulations,\u201d International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, DOI:10.1080\/19386362.2018.1460963.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ravichandran, N<\/strong>., Shrestha, S., and Piratla, K. (2018). \u201cGeotechnical Design and Robust Optimization of Piled-Raft Foundations for Tall Wind Turbines in Clayey and Sandy Soils,\u201d Journal of Soils and Foundations-Accepted.<\/li>\n<li>Rahbari, P., <strong>Ravichandran, N<\/strong>., and Juang, H. (2017). \u201cSeismic Geotechnical Robust Design of Cantilever Retaining Wall Using Response Surface Approach,\u201d <em>Journal of GeoEngineering-Accepted<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ravichandran, N<\/strong>. and Shrestha, S. (2017). \u201cPerformance and Cost Based Robust Design Optimization Procedure for Typical Foundations for Wind Turbine International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering,\u201d <em>International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering<\/em>, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/19386362.2018.1428387.<\/li>\n<li>Pei, B., Pang, W., Testik, F. Y., <strong>Ravichandran, N<\/strong>., Liu, F. (2017) \u201cSelection of Hazard-Consistent Hurricane Scenarios for Regional Combined Hurricane Wind and Flood Loss Estimation,\u201d <em>Natural Hazards<\/em>, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s11069-017-3149-z.<\/li>\n<li>Shrestha, S., and <strong>Ravichandran, N<\/strong>. (2017). \u201cGeotechnical Design and Design Optimization of Pile-Raft Foundation for Tall Onshore Wind Turbines in Multi-Layered Clay,\u201d International Journal of Geomechanics, Vol 18, No 2, pp. .<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ravichandran, N<\/strong>., Mahmoudabadi, V., and Shrestha, S. (2017) \u201cAnalysis of the Bearing Capacity of a Shallow Foundation in Unsaturated Soil Using Monte-Carlo Simulation,\u201d <em>Journal of Geoscience<\/em>, Vol.8 No.10, pp.1231-1250.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ravichandran, N<\/strong>., Mishra, A., Shrestha, S., and Rahbari, P. (2017) \u201cInfluence of Hydrologic Information on Shallow Foundation Design and Analysis in Arid Climates,\u201d Journal of Sustainable Civil Infrastructure.<\/li>\n<li>Livingston, B. and <strong>Ravichandran, N<\/strong>. (2017) \u201cProperties of shredded roof membrane\u2013sand mixture and its application as retaining wall backfill under static and earthquake loads,\u201d <em>Recycling<\/em>, Vol 2, No 8.<\/li>\n<li>Shrestha, S., <strong>Ravichandran, N<\/strong>., Raveendra, M., and Attenhofer, J. A.(2016) &#8220;Design and Analysis of Retaining Wall Backfilled with Shredded Tire and Subjected to Earthquake <em>Shaking.&#8221; Journal of Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 90, pp. 227\u2013239<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Kyser, D. and <strong>Ravichandran, N<\/strong>. (2016) \u201cProperties of chipped rubber roofing membrane and sand mixtures for civil engineering applications,\u201d ASCE Journal of Building Engineering, 7, 103\u2013113<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ravichandran, N<\/strong>., Krishnapillai, H., Bhuiyan, MD., and Huggins, E., \u201cA Simplified Finite Element Model for Site Response Analysis of Unsaturated Soil Profiles,\u201d ASCE <em>Journal of Geomechanics, Vol 16, No.1, pp <\/em>(2016)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ravichandran, N<\/strong>., Muraleetharan, K.K., Taylor, L.M., and Mish, K. D., \u201cUniform Gradient Element Formulation with Hourglass Control for Coupled Simulation of Saturated Soils,\u201d <em>Journal of Geomechanics<\/em> (2015) &#8211; DOI:\u00a010.1061\/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0000490.<\/li>\n<li>Aboye, S., Andrus, R. D., <strong>Ravichandran, N<\/strong>., Bhuiyan, A. H., and Harman, N. &#8220;Seismic Site Factors and Design Response Spectra for Charleston, South Carolina,&#8221; Earthquake Spectra, Vol. 31, No. 2, pp. 723-744 (2015).<\/li>\n<li>Aboye, S., Andrus, R. D., <strong>Ravichandran, N<\/strong>., Bhuiyan, A. H., Martin II, J. R., and Harman, N. \u201cA New Seismic Site Coefficient Model Based on Conditions in the South Carolina Coastal Plain,\u201d Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America, Vol. 104, No. 6, doi: 10.1785\/0120140005 (2014).<\/li>\n<li>Pei, B., Pang, W., Testik, F., and <strong>Ravichandran, N<\/strong>., \u201cMapping of Joint Hurricane Wind and Storm Surge Hazards for Charleston County, South Carolina,\u201d<em> Natural Hazards<\/em>, DOI 10.1007\/s11069-014-1185-5 <strong>(<\/strong>2014).<\/li>\n<li>Juang, C. H, Wang, L., <strong>Ravichandran, N<\/strong>., Huang, H., and Zhang, J., \u201cReliability-Based Robust Geotechnical Design of Drilled Shaft in Sand &#8211; A New Design Perspective,\u201d <em>Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering,<\/em> <em>doi:10.1061\/(ASCE)GT.1943-5606.0000956<\/em> (2013).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ravichandran, N<\/strong>., and Huggins, E. L., \u201cSeismic Response of Gravity-Cantilever Retaining Wall Backfilled with Shredded Tire,\u201d Geotechnical Engineering Journal of the SEAGS &amp; AGSSEA, 44 (3), pp. 14-24, (2013).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ravichandran, N<\/strong>., and Krishnapillai, H., \u201cEffect of Suction in Deformation Behavior of Unsaturated Fine-Grained Soils Using Simplified Finite Element Model with Bishop\u2019s Effective Stress Equation,\u201d ASCE-International <em>Journal of Geomechanics<\/em>, 13 (5), pp. 483-495 (2013).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ravichandran, N<\/strong>., Krishnapillai, H., and Machmer, B., \u201cA Novel Procedure for Physical Modeling of Unsaturated Soil-Pile System Using Geotechnical Centrifuge,\u201d <em>Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering<\/em>, 3(1) pp. 119-134 (2013).<\/li>\n<li>Pei, B., Pang, W., Testik, F., <strong>Ravichandran, N<\/strong>., \u201cUncertainty Quantification for Hurricane Storm Surge Predictions along the U.S. Eastern Coast and Gulf of Mexico\u201d, Natural Hazards Review, v 14, n 2, 79-88 (2013).<\/li>\n<li>Johnson, E., Testik, F. Y., <strong>Ravichandran, N<\/strong>., and Schooler, J., \u201cLevee Scour from Overtopping Storm Waves and Scour Counter Measures,\u201d Ocean Engineering, http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.1016\/j.oceaneng.2012.09.006 (2012).<\/li>\n<li>Wang, L., <strong>Ravichandran, N<\/strong>., and Juang, C. H, \u201cBayesian Calibration of Model Uncertainty for Prediction of Maximum Ground Settlement in Braced Excavations Using Centrifuge Test,\u201d <em>Computers and Geotechnics, <\/em>4, pp. 1-8 (2012).<\/li>\n<li>Krishnapillai, H., and <strong>Ravichandran, N<\/strong>., \u201cNew Soil-Water Characteristic Curve and Its Performance in the Finite Element Simulation of Unsaturated Soils,\u201d <em>ASCE-International Journal of Geomechanics<\/em><em>, <\/em>10.1061\/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0000132 (2011).<\/li>\n<li>Krishnapillai, H., and <strong>Ravichandran, N<\/strong>., &#8220;Improving Predictive Capability of Popular SWCCs by Incorporating Maximum Possible Suction,&#8221; <em>Journal of Geosciences, <\/em>v2, n4 (2011).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ravichandran, N<\/strong>., and Krishnapillai, H., \u201cA Statistical Model for the Relative Hydraulic Conductivity of Water Phase in Unsaturated Soils,\u201d <em>Journal of Geosciences<\/em>, v2, n4 (2011).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ravichandran, N<\/strong>., and Krishnapillai, H., \u201cA Flexible Model for Moisture-Suction Relationship for Unsaturated Soils and Its Application,\u201d <em>Journal of Geosciences<\/em>, v 2, n3 (2011).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ravichandran, N<\/strong>., Machmer, B., Krishnapillai, H., and Meguro, K., \u00a0\u201cMicro-scale modeling of saturated sandy soil behavior subjected to cyclic loading,\u201d<em> Journal of Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering<\/em>, v30, p 1212-1225 (2010).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ravichandran, N<\/strong>., \u201cFully Coupled Finite Element Model for Partially Saturated Soils\u201d, <em>Journal of Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering<\/em>, v 29, n 9, p 1294-1304 (2009).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ravichandran, N<\/strong> and Muraleetharan, K.K., \u201cDynamics of Unsaturated Soils Using Various Finite Element Formulations\u201d, <em>International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics<\/em>, v 33, n 5, p 611-31 (2009).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jella, V. S. and Ravichandran, N. (2025). \u201cA Finite Element Simulation-Based Approach for Generating Site-Specific Ground Motion Database \u2013 A Case Study of Charleston Seismic Source,\u201d International Journal of Geomechanics, Accepted. Ravichandran, N., and Vickneswaran, T. 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