K S VIVEK

@vvitguntur.com

Asst. Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, VVIT
Vasireddy Venkatadri Institute of Technology, VVIT, Nambur, Guntur-522508, AP, India

K S VIVEK

EDUCATION

M. Tech (Structural Engineering)

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Steel / Metal structures, FRP / FG composite materials, FEA
18

Scopus Publications

70

Scholar Citations

6

Scholar h-index

2

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

  • Structural Response and Design of RC Frame with Flexible Base Under Gravity Loading
    K. S. Vivek, B. Sravani, C. Ravi Kumar Reddy
    Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 2025
  • Axial compression tests on CFRP strengthened CFS plain angle short columns
    K. S. Vivek, Mohammad Adil Dar, M. I. Ali, M. Manohar, T. Sreedhar Babu
    Scientific Reports, 2024
    A comprehensive test program was performed to experimentally investigate the effect of CFRP strengthening on the axial strength and stability of CFS plain angle short columns subjected to monotonic axial compression. A total of 28 specimens were tested by varying the CFRP strengthening configurations for different column heights. Both uni-directional (CF_UD) and bi-directional (CF_BD) CFRP were considered. The influence of various parameters such as the type of CFRP, fiber orientation, and number of CFRP layers was investigated and discussed in detail. For single layer (ply) of CFRP, CF_UD-0° strengthening configuration resulted in maximum increase of axial capacity by 58.33% and 45.72% (in comparison to bare steel specimens), corresponding to 0.5 m and 1.0 m column lengths respectively. All the bare steel and skin-strengthened specimens failed predominantly due to torsional–flexural buckling mode. Additional layer of CFRP wrapping was found to enhance the axial capacity further and CF_UD-0°/BD was found to possess greater capacity in the case of double layer of CFRP. Adopting cardboard in-fill in addition to CF_UD-0° wrap has prevented the torsional mode of buckling and resulted in a peak increase of axial capacity by 192.55% and 240.61% corresponding to 500 mm and 100 mm long specimens, respectively.
  • Efficacy of IS Code Provisions for Design of Eccentrically Loaded Single Angle Compression Members
    Sai Kota Vivek, Mohammad Adil Dar, Subramanian Narayanan
    Buildings, 2024
    In practical applications, steel single angles are often subjected to eccentric loading when connected to a gusset plate through one leg only, resulting in complex compression behaviour. This behaviour has not been as extensively studied as that of concentrically loaded members. Various international codes of practice offer differed approaches for designing these elements. The literature indicates that the Indian Standard Code IS 800–2007 accurately predicts the axial capacity of eccentrically loaded single angle columns. However, a recent amendment to IS 800 in 2024 introduced modified design provisions. This study is the first to explore the implications of these latest design provisions by comparing them with earlier provisions and experimental strengths reported in the literature. Initially, the design strengths as per the previous and latest design provisions for various Indian Standard Angles (ISA) were presented and compared accounting for varying slenderness ratio, plate slenderness ratio (b/t), and different types of end connections and restraints. The findings reveal that the latest design provisions generally result in much higher design strengths compared to the earlier provisions, with a maximum increase of 104.84%. Upon noticing the significant variation, this study is further extended to compare with the reported data available in the literature. The nominal strengths calculated using the latest provisions were often higher than the strengths reported in the literature considered in this study, indicating potential unsafe design.
  • CFRP strengthening of web perforated CFS lipped channel short columns: An experimental study
    K.S. Vivek, R. Baskar, B. Asha
    Structures, 2024
  • A Study on Design Thickness of Corner Gusset Plates in Steel Braced Frames for Tension
    K. S. Vivek, U. K. L. Priyanka, K. S. Sai Ram
    Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 2024
  • Inelastic stability of axially compressed CFS hollow stub columns with edge-stiffened perforations
    Proceedings of the Annual Stability Conference Structural Stability Research Council Ssrc 2024, 2024
  • Development of lightweight CFS composite built-up beams: Tests and flexural response
    Mohammad Adil Dar, Ahmad Fayeq Ghowsi, A.R. Dar, Shahid Ul Salam, M. Anbarasu, K.S. Vivek, Iman Hajirasouliha
    Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 2023
  • Strengthening of web perforated CFS lipped channel columns with CFRP: a numerical study
    K. S. Vivek, R. Baskar
    Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 2023
  • Axial compression behaviour of CFS angle sections experiencing flexural-torsional buckling
    K. S. Vivek, M. Adil Dar, M. Anbarasu
    Aip Conference Proceedings, 2023
  • Preface: International Conference on Smart Materials and Structures (ICSMS-2022)
    Aip Conference Proceedings, 2023
  • Global Buckling of CFS Complex Angle Columns
    K. S. Vivek, R. Baskar
    Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 2023
  • Bioremediation of Heavy Metal Lead from Contaminated Water with the Leaves of Edible, Medicinal Herb Alternanthera sessilis - Kinetic and Thermodynamic Studies
    Indian Journal of Environmental Protection, 2022
  • Finite element analysis and design of steel corner gusset plates with double row of bolts for net section rupture in braced frames and truss bridges
    Journal of Structural Engineering India, 2021
  • Buckling analysis of functionally graded thin square plates with triangular cut-out subjected to uni-axial loads
    K.S. Vivek, T. Sreedhar Babu, K.S. Sai Ram
    Materials Today Proceedings, 2020
  • Non - linear finite element analysis of mild steel gusset plates
    K.S. Vivek, U. Kusuma Lakshmi Priyanka, C. Ravi Kumar Reddy, K.S. Sai Ram
    Materials Today Proceedings, 2019
  • Study of loss of contact for rectangular footings resting on soil
    M. Kondala Rao, N. Gopika, K. S. Vivek, C. Ravi Kumar Reddy
    Springer Series in Geomechanics and Geoengineering, 2019
  • Design of steel Gusset plates
    Journal of Structural Engineering India, 2018
  • Effect of circular web openings on dynamic behaviour of cantilever steel thin-walled tapered i - Beams
    K. S. Vivek, M. Jugal Kishore, K.V.S. Manoj, K.S.V.S Pujitha
    Iop Conference Series Materials Science and Engineering, 2018

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Axial compression tests on CFRP strengthened-CFS lipped angle short Columns
    KS Vivek, N Manohar, SKM Zaheer, CRK Reddy, TS Babu
    Journal of Structural Engineering 52 (3), 222-231 , 2025
    2025
  • Structural Response and Design of RC Frame with Flexible Base Under Gravity
    KS Vivek, B Sravani, CRK Reddy
    Recent Advances in Infrastructure Development and Management-Volume 2 … , 2025
    2025
  • Efficacy of IS code provisions for design of eccentrically loaded single angle compression members
    SK Vivek, MA Dar, S Narayanan
    Buildings 14 (9), 2990 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2
  • Axial compression tests on CFRP strengthened CFS plain angle short columns
    KS Vivek, MA Dar, MI Ali, M Manohar, T Sreedhar Babu
    Scientific Reports 14 (1), 7273 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 4
  • CFRP strengthening of web perforated CFS lipped channel short columns: An experimental study
    KS Vivek, R Baskar, B Asha
    Structures 61, 106075 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 6
  • Inelastic Stability of Axially Compressed CFS Hollow Stub Columns with Edge-Stiffened Perforations
    M Anbarasu, KS Vivek, MA Dar
    Proceedings of the Annual Stability Conference Structural Stability Research … , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Structural Response and Design of RC Frame with Flexible Base Under Gravity Loading
    KS Vivek, B Sravani, CRK Reddy
    International Conference on “Modern Trends in Civil Engineering … , 2023
    2023
  • Development of lightweight CFS composite built-up beams: Tests and flexural response
    MA Dar, AF Ghowsi, AR Dar, SU Salam, M Anbarasu, KS Vivek, ...
    Journal of Constructional Steel Research 209, 108041 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 13
  • Strengthening of web perforated CFS lipped channel columns with CFRP: A numerical study
    KS Vivek, R Baskar
    Innovative Infrastructure Solutions 8 (8), 212 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 7
  • Axial compression behaviour of CFS angle sections experiencing flexural-torsional buckling
    KS Vivek, MA Dar, M Anbarasu
    INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SMART MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES, ICSMS-2022 2810 … , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 1
  • Influence of early age loading on compressive strength of M25 fly ash concrete
    KS Vivek, KV Kumar, YVS Reddy
    Materials Today: Proceedings , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 3
  • Global Buckling of CFS Complex Angle Columns
    KS Vivek, R Baskar
    International Conference on Civil Engineering Trends and Challenges for … , 2021
    2021
  • Need for Flexural-Torsional Stability Design of Hot Rolled Unequal Leg Non-Slender Single Angles subjected to Axial Compression as per IS 800
    GSBKS Vivek
    i-Manager's Journal on Structural Engineering 9 (4) , 2021
    2021
  • Finite Element Analysis and Design of Steel Corner Gusset Plates with Double Row of Bolts for Net Section Rupture in Braced Frames and Truss Bridges
    RB K S Vivek, K S Sai Ram
    Journal of Structural Engineering (India / Madras) 48 (1) , 2021
    2021
  • A Study on Design Thickness of Corner Gusset Plates in Steel Braced Frames for Tension
    KS Vivek, UKL Priyanka, KS Sai Ram
    Indian Structural Steel Conference, 549-563 , 2020
    2020
  • Buckling analysis of functionally graded thin square plates with triangular cut-out subjected to uni-axial loads
    KS Vivek, TS Babu, KSS Ram
    Materials Today: Proceedings 24, 662-672 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 12
  • Non–linear finite element analysis of mild steel gusset plates
    KS Vivek, UKL Priyanka, CRK Reddy, KSS Ram
    Materials Today: Proceedings 18, 3726-3732 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 6
  • Effect of circular web openings on dynamic behaviour of cantilever steel thin-walled tapered I-beams
    KS Vivek, M Jugal Kishore, KVS Manoj, K Pujitha
    IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 390 (1), 012037 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 4
  • Study of Loss of Contact for Rectangular Footings Resting on Soil
    M Kondala Rao, N Gopika, KS Vivek, C Ravi Kumar Reddy
    Proceedings of International Conference on Remote Sensing for Disaster … , 2018
    2018
  • Lateral-Torsional Buckling of Various Steel Trusses
    KS Vivek, CRK Reddy, KSS Ram
    i-Manager's Journal on Structural Engineering 7 (1), 6 , 2018
    2018

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Development of lightweight CFS composite built-up beams: Tests and flexural response
    MA Dar, AF Ghowsi, AR Dar, SU Salam, M Anbarasu, KS Vivek, ...
    Journal of Constructional Steel Research 209, 108041 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 13
  • Buckling analysis of functionally graded thin square plates with triangular cut-out subjected to uni-axial loads
    KS Vivek, TS Babu, KSS Ram
    Materials Today: Proceedings 24, 662-672 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 12
  • Strengthening of web perforated CFS lipped channel columns with CFRP: A numerical study
    KS Vivek, R Baskar
    Innovative Infrastructure Solutions 8 (8), 212 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 7
  • CFRP strengthening of web perforated CFS lipped channel short columns: An experimental study
    KS Vivek, R Baskar, B Asha
    Structures 61, 106075 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 6
  • Non–linear finite element analysis of mild steel gusset plates
    KS Vivek, UKL Priyanka, CRK Reddy, KSS Ram
    Materials Today: Proceedings 18, 3726-3732 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 6
  • Free Vibration of Skew Laminated Composite Plates with Circular Cutout by Finite Element Method
    KS Vivek
    International Journal of Modern Engineering Research 6 (6), 15-23 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 6
  • Axial compression tests on CFRP strengthened CFS plain angle short columns
    KS Vivek, MA Dar, MI Ali, M Manohar, T Sreedhar Babu
    Scientific Reports 14 (1), 7273 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 4
  • Effect of circular web openings on dynamic behaviour of cantilever steel thin-walled tapered I-beams
    KS Vivek, M Jugal Kishore, KVS Manoj, K Pujitha
    IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 390 (1), 012037 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 4
  • Influence of early age loading on compressive strength of M25 fly ash concrete
    KS Vivek, KV Kumar, YVS Reddy
    Materials Today: Proceedings , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 3
  • Design Aid for Unstiffened Triangular Steel Brackets based on Elastic Stability
    KS Vivek, KS Kiran
    Int. J. Civ. Eng 3 (12), 7-18 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 3
  • Efficacy of IS code provisions for design of eccentrically loaded single angle compression members
    SK Vivek, MA Dar, S Narayanan
    Buildings 14 (9), 2990 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2
  • Inelastic Stability of Axially Compressed CFS Hollow Stub Columns with Edge-Stiffened Perforations
    M Anbarasu, KS Vivek, MA Dar
    Proceedings of the Annual Stability Conference Structural Stability Research … , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Axial compression behaviour of CFS angle sections experiencing flexural-torsional buckling
    KS Vivek, MA Dar, M Anbarasu
    INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SMART MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES, ICSMS-2022 2810 … , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 1
  • Design of steel gusset plates
    KS Vivek, KSS Ram
    Journal of Structural Engineering 45 (5), 399-410 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 1
  • Free vibration of functionally graded square plates with triangular cutouts
    KS Vivek, RK Reddy, KSS Ram
    The Indian Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (ISTAM), 2017 62nd … , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 1
  • Axial compression tests on CFRP strengthened-CFS lipped angle short Columns
    KS Vivek, N Manohar, SKM Zaheer, CRK Reddy, TS Babu
    Journal of Structural Engineering 52 (3), 222-231 , 2025
    2025
  • Structural Response and Design of RC Frame with Flexible Base Under Gravity
    KS Vivek, B Sravani, CRK Reddy
    Recent Advances in Infrastructure Development and Management-Volume 2 … , 2025
    2025
  • Structural Response and Design of RC Frame with Flexible Base Under Gravity Loading
    KS Vivek, B Sravani, CRK Reddy
    International Conference on “Modern Trends in Civil Engineering … , 2023
    2023
  • Global Buckling of CFS Complex Angle Columns
    KS Vivek, R Baskar
    International Conference on Civil Engineering Trends and Challenges for … , 2021
    2021
  • Need for Flexural-Torsional Stability Design of Hot Rolled Unequal Leg Non-Slender Single Angles subjected to Axial Compression as per IS 800
    GSBKS Vivek
    i-Manager's Journal on Structural Engineering 9 (4) , 2021
    2021