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Staff Id : 03256
Name : Dr. K. SUGUNA
Designation : PROFESSOR
Department : CIVIL & STRUCTURAL ENGG.
Qualification : B.E.,M.E.,Ph.D.,
Specialization : Structural Engineering
Date of Birth : 29-05-1969
Date of Joining : 10-02-1994
Present Address Contact Number E-Mail Address
58-A, IV South Cross Street,
Mariappa Nagar,
Annamalai Nagar (PO)- 608002
9443439042pnr_ks@yahoo.com
Research Guidance
Discipline Awarded Guidance
M.Phil./M.E./M.Sc. 4850
Ph.D. 1113


Conference /Seminar / Symposia / Workshop
Conference Seminar Symposia Workshop
National International
Attended -616-9
Conducted --1--


Research Projects
Major Projects Minor Projects Total Amount (Rs.)
Completed 5-33.42 Lakhs
Ongoing ---
Teaching and Research Experience Industry Experience
30 Years -
Journals Conference Books Published Popular Article
National International National International
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List of Publications - National
J. SaravananK.,Suguna., P.N. Raghunath, "Regression analyses for fibre reinforced polymer jacketed high strength concrete columns..", Journal of Structural Engineering, Volume 4, Number 6, Feb 2015, pp. 642-648. 2015.
Mr.J.Saravanan Dr.K.Suguna and Dr.P.N.Raghunath, "Reliability Analysis for HSC Columns with GFRP under Axial Compression.", The IUP Journal of Structural Engineering, Volume 7, Number 1, Jan 2014, pp. 55-71. 2014.
Mrs.S.Eswari, Dr.P.N.Raghunath and Dr.K.Suguna, "Regression Modeling for Strength and Toughness Evaluation of Hybrid FRC.", ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Volume 6, Number 5, May 2011, pp. 1-8. 2011.
Dr.A.Ravichandran, Dr.K.Suguna and Dr.P.N.Raghunath, "Properties of High Strength Fibre Reinforced Concrete in Bending.", IETECH Journal of Civil and Structures, Volume 3 , Number 1, 2010, pp. 21-26. 2010.
Mrs.S.Eswari, Dr.P.N.Raghunath and Dr.K.Suguna, "Strength and Ductility Performance of FRC with Polyolefin - Steel Hybrid Fibres.", IETECH Journal of Civil and Structures, Volume 1, Number 2, 2008, pp. 47-51. 2008.
N.Pannirselvam,P.N.Raghunath,K.Suguna, "Structural Behaviour of RC Beams with Externally Bonded Fibre Reinforced Polymer Reinforcements..", Journal of Metals, Materials and Processes,, Volume 20, Number 4, Mar 2008, pp. 287-300. 2008.
P.N.Raghunath,K.Suguna,V.Nagardjane,, "Fibre Reinforced Polymer - An Innovation For Renovation.", ournal of Indian Science Congress Association, , Volume XLIII, Number 4, 2008, pp. 235-239. 2008.
List of Publications - International
Rajendran Karthikeyan, Raghunath Pulipaka Narasimha Rao & Suguna Kannan, "Structural performance evaluation of rubberised concrete beams with micro-reinforcement.", Australian Journal of Structural Engineering, Volume 1, Number 1, Jan 2020, pp. 1-17. 10.1080/13287982.2020.1717251.
P.N. Raghunath,K.Suguna,J.Karthick,and B.Sarathkumar, "Mechanical and Durability characteristics of marble-powder-based high -strength concrete.", Scientia Iranica, Volume 26, Number 6, Mar 2019, pp. 3159-3164. 10.24200/sci.2019.4953.1005.
R.Karthikeyan, P.N. Raghunath & K.Suguna , "Strength and Ductility of rubberized concrete beams with micro-reinforcement.", Asian Journal of civil Engineering, Volume 8, Number 2, Aug 2019, pp. 1-15. 10.1007/s42107-019-00178-2.
Karthikeyan,R., Raghunath, P.N., Suguna, K, "Performance Evaluation of Rubberized Concrete with Micro-reinforcements..", International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Volume 13, Number 23, 2018, pp. 16430-16437. 2018.
Suguna, K., Raghunath, P.N., Karthick, J. and Uma Maheswari, R, "ANN Based Modeling for High Strength Concrete Beams with Surface Mounted FRP Laminates..", International Journal of Optimization in Civil Engineering, Springer Publications, Volume 8, Number 3, 2018, pp. 1-15. 2018.
Sethuraman, V.S., Suguna, K. and Raghunath, P.N, "Numerical Analysis of HSC Beams under Cyclic Loading using ABAQUS.", International Journal of Applied Environmental Sciences, Volume 12, Number 1, 2017, pp. 201-210. 2017.
Karthick,J., Suguna, K. and Raghunath, P.N, "Structural Performance of Hybrid FRP Strengthened Concrete Beams..", International Journal of Current Research, Volume 9, Number 5, 2017, pp. 50255-50261. 2017.
Karthick,J., Suguna, K. and Raghunath, P.N., "Assessment of Performance of RC Beams Strengthened with Hybrid FRP Laminates Using Multivariate Linear Regression Modeling.", Indian Journal of Science and Technology, Volume 10, Number 11, Mar 2017, pp. 1-10. 2017.
Karthick,J., Suguna, K. and Raghunath, P.N, "Structural Upgrade of Concrete Beams Using Advanced Fibre Composites..", Asian Journal of Civil Engineering, Volume 18, Number 3, 2017, pp. 485-496. 2017.
Gopinathan, T.K., Suguna, K. and Raghunath, P.N,, "Static and Cyclic Performance of HSC Beams with GFRP Laminates.", Asian Journal of Engineering and Technology, , Volume 4, Number 2, Apr 2016, pp. 17-24. 2016.
SeshadriSekhar, N., Raghunath, P.N. and Suguna, K, , "Static Response of Corrosion-damaged High Performance Concrete Beams with Externally Bonded GFRP Laminates..", Asian Journal of Engineering & Technology, Volume 4, Number 4, Aug 2016, pp. 66-75. 2016.
Gopinathan, T.K., Suguna, K. and Raghunath, P.N, "Regression Model for Static and Cyclic Performance of HSC Beams with GFRP Laminates..", Indian Journal of Science and Technology, Volume 9, Number 13, 2016, pp. 1-7. 2016.
Shanmugavelu, V.A., Raghunath, P.N., Ramachandran,N, and Suguna,K, , "Experimental and Analytical Studies on RC Beams with GFRP Laminates..", International Journal of Applied Engineering Research,, Volume 11, Number 3, Jan 2016, pp. 1950-1953. 2016.
Arunmozhi, S.,Suguna, K. and Raghunath, P.N, "Analysis of Critical Factors Affecting Performance of Quality in Building Construction Projects.", International Journal of Innovation Sciences and Research, Volume 4, Number 3, 2015, pp. 100-104. 2015.
Arunmozhi, S., Suguna, K. and Raghunath, P.N, "A Study on Quality Performance in Building Construction Projects.", International Journal of Engineering Sciences and Management, Volume 5, Number 1, 2015, pp. 31-36. 2015.
Arunmozhi,S., Suguna, K. and Raghunath, P.N, "A Study on Quality Management in Construction Projects.", Asian Journal of Engineering and Technology, Volume 3, Number 1, Feb 2015, pp. 65-72. 2015.
Parthiban, B., Suguna, K. and Raghunath, P.N. , "Flexural Behaviour of Hybrid Fibre Reinforced Concrete Beams Strengthened with FRP Laminates.", International Journal of Engineering Science and Innovative Technology, Volume 4, Number 2, 2015, pp. 328-334. 2015.
Sathishkumar, V., Raghunath, P.N. and Suguna, K. , "Critical Factors Influencing Management Risk in Construction Projects.", nternational Journal of Engineering and Sciences, Volume 4, Number 1, Jan 2015, pp. 37-46. 2015.
Sathishkumar, V., Raghunath, P.N. and Suguna, K., "Critical Factors Influencing Financial Risk in Construction Projects..", International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Volume 10, Number 3, Jan 2015, pp. 7033-7047. 2015.
Dhevasenaa, P.R., Raghunath, P.N. and Suguna, K., "Strength and Ductility of GFRP Strengthened Corrosion-damaged RC Columns.", Asian Journal of Engineering and Technology, Volume 3, Number 2, 2015, pp. 101-110. 2015.
Shanmugavelu, V.A., Raghunath, P.N., Ramachandran,N, and Suguna,K, "An Experimental Study on Concrete Beams with FRP Laminates.", Asian Journal of Applied Sciences, Volume 3, Number 3, Jun 2015, pp. 473-478. 2015.
Venkatesan, K.R., Suguna, K. and Raghunath, P.N, "Steel Fibre Reinforced High Strength Concrete Beams Under Flexure.", Asian Journal of Applied Sciences, Volume 3, Number 1, Feb 2015, pp. 59-65. 2015.
Mohammed ImthathullahKhan,K., Suguna, K. and Raghunath, P.N., "Factor Analysis on Safety Management in Construction Projects.", Asian Journal of Applied Sciences, Volume 3, Number 3, Aug 2015, pp. 766-775. 2015.
Mohammed ImthathullahKhan,K., Suguna, K. and Raghunath, P.N., "A Study on Safety Management in Construction Projects.", International Journal of Engineering Science and Innovative Technology, Volume 4, Number 4, Jul 2015, pp. 119-128. 2015.
Jagannathan Saravanan, Suguna, K. and Raghunath, P.N. , "Ductility Behaviour of Composite FRP - HSC Columns Under Uni-axial Compression.", Asian Journal of Civil Engineering (Building and Housing), Volume 14, Number 1, Jan 2014, pp. 87-100. 2014.
Jagannathan Saravanan, Suguna, K. and Raghunath, P.N. , "Effect of Slenderness on FRP Wrapped RC Columns.", International Journal of Engineering and Applies Sciences, Volume 5, Number 4, Apr 2014, pp. 35-49. 2014.
Mariappan,M., Raghunath, P.N. and Suguna, K, "Ductility Behaviour of FRC Beams With Externally Bonded GFRP Laminates.", American Journal of Applied Sciences, Volume 10, Number 1, Oct 2014, pp. 107-111. 2014.
Jagannathan Saravanan, Suguna, K. and Raghunath, P.N. , "ANFIS based Modeling for FRP Jacketed HSC Columns.", International Journal of Engineering Inventions, Volume 1, Number 11, Nov 2012, pp. 34-44. 2012.
Mariappan,M., Raghunath, P.N. and Suguna, K. , "Flexural Response of FRC Beams With External GFRP Laminates.", International Journal of Computer Science, Engineering and Technology, Volume 3, Number 12, Dec 2012, pp. 577-581. 2012.
Jagannathan Saravanan, Suguna, K. and Raghunath, P.N. , "Confinement of HSC Columns with GFRP Wraps.", International Journal of Computer Science, Engineering and Technology, Volume 2, Number 1, Jan 2012, pp. 843-847. 2012.
Ravichandran, R.S., Suguna, K. and Raghunath, P.N. , "An Experimental and Analytical Study on Composite HSC-FRP Beams.", International Journal of Engineering Inventions, Volume 1, Number 4, Apr 2012, pp. 58-67. 2012.
Ravichandran, R.S., Suguna, K. and Raghunath, P.N. , "Flexural Behaviour of Composite HSC-FRP Beams.", International Journal of Computer Science, Engineering and Technology, Volume 2, Number 1, Jan 2012, pp. 839-842. 2012.
Balasubramaniam, V., Raghunath, P.N. and Suguna, K. , "An ANFIS Based Modelling for Corrosion-damaged HSC Beams Strengthened with External GFRP Laminates.", Journal of Computer Science, Volume 8, Number 6, Jun 2012, pp. 879-890. 2012.
Jagannathan Saravanan, Suguna, K. and Raghunath, P.N., "Ductility Behaviour of HSC Columns with GFRP Wraps.", Asian Journal of Civil Engineering (Building and Housing), Volume 13, Number 6, Jun 2012, pp. 719-728. 2012.
Jagannathan Saravanan, Suguna, K. and Raghunath, P.N. , "Strength and Ductility of HSC Columns with GFRP Wraps.", Asian Journal of Civil Engineering (Building and Housing), Volume 13, Number 5, May 2012, pp. 585-595. 2012.
Saathappan, V.R.A.., Raghunath, P.N. and Suguna, K. , "Adaptive Neuro-fuzzy Model for Performance Evaluation of RC T-beams with Externally Bonded GFRP Reinforcement.", Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Volume 30, Number 24, Dec 2011, pp. 2015-2023. 2011.
Balasubramaniam, V., Raghunath, P.N. and Suguna, K. , "Performance of Corrosion-damaged HSC Beams Strengthened with GFRP Laminates.", International Journal of Computer Science, Engineering and Technology, Volume 1, Number 11, Nov 2011, pp. 718-721. 2011.
Jagannathan Saravanan, Suguna, K. and Raghunath, P.N. , "A Study on High Strength Columns With GFRP Wraps under Axial Compression.", International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Volume 6, Number 21, Jun 2011, pp. 2517-2524. 2011.
Jagannathan Saravanan, Suguna, K. and Raghunath, P.N., "Experimental Study on High Strength Columns with GFRP Wraps under Compression.", Asian Journal of Science and Technology, Volume 1, Number 4, Apr 2011, pp. 67-71. 2011.
Jagannathan Saravanan, Suguna,K and Raghunath, P.N. , "Confined High Strength Columns - An Experimental Study.", American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Volume 3, Number 1, Jan 2010, pp. 133-137. 2010.
Jagannathan Saravanan, Suguna, K. and Raghunath, P.N. , "A Study on Circular Concrete Columns Confined by GFRP Wrapping.", International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Volume 5, Number 2, Feb 2010, pp. 305-312. 2010.
Jagannathan Saravanan, Suguna, K. and Raghunath, P.N. , "GFRP Jacketed High Strength Columns Under Axial Compression.", International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Volume 5, Number 5, May 2010, pp. 871-878. 2010.
Nagardjane, V., Raghunath, P.N. and Suguna, K. (2009), "Reliability of Axially Loaded FRP Confined RC Circular Columns.", American Journal of Applied Sciences, Volume 2, Number 1, Jan 2009, pp. 31-38. 2009.
Nagardjane, V., Raghunath, P.N. and Suguna, K., "Effect of Slenderness on FRP Wrapped RC Columns.", International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Volume 4, Number 4, Apr 2009, pp. 595-610. 2009.
Ravichandran, A., Suguna, K. and Raghunath, P.N., "Strength Modeling of High Strength Concrete with Hybrid Fibre Reinforcement.", American Journal Applied Sciences, Volume 6, Number 2, Feb 2009, pp. 219-223. 2009.
Revathy, J., Suguna, K. and Raghunath, P.N. , "Effect of Corrosion Damage on the Ductility Performance of Concrete Columns.", American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Volume 2, Number 2, Feb 2009, pp. 324-327. 2009.
Revathy, J., Suguna, K. and Raghunath, P.N., "Strength and Ductility of GFRP Wrapped Corrosion-Damaged Concrete Columns.", International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Volume 4, Number 6, Jun 2009, pp. 989-998. 2009.
Leema Rose, A., Suguna, K. and Raghunath, P.N. , "Strengthening of Corrosion-Damaged RC Beams with GFRP Laminates.", American Journal of Computer Science, Volume 5, Number 6, Jun 2009, pp. 435-439. 2009.
Leema Rose, A., Suguna, K. and Raghunath, P.N. , "Structural Performance of Corrosion-Damaged RC Beams with GFRP Laminate.", International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Volume 4, Number 4, Apr 2009, pp. 549-556. 2009.
Pannirselvam, N., Raghunath, P.N. and Suguna, K. , "ANN Model for FRP Laminated RC Beams.", Australian Journal of Structural Engineering, Volume 10, Number 2, Feb 2009, pp. 101-112. 2009.
Eswari, S., Raghunath, P.N. and Suguna, K., "Ductility Performance of Hybrid Fibre Reinforced Concrete.", American Journal Applied Sciences, Volume 5, Number 9, Sep 2008, pp. 1257-1262. 2008.
Eswari, S., Raghunath, P.N. and Suguna, K. , "Regression Modeling for Hybrid FRC.", International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Volume 3, Number 9, Sep 2008, pp. 1235-1244. 2008.
Pannirselvam, N., Raghunath, P.N. and Suguna, K. , "Strength Modeling of RC Beams with Externally Bonded FRP Reinforcement.", American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Volume 1, Number 3, Mar 2008, pp. 192-199. 2008.
Pannirselvam, N., Raghunath, P.N. and Suguna, K., "Neural Network for Performance of GFRP Plated RC Beams.", American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Volume 1, Number 1, Jan 2008, pp. 83-88. 2008.
Pannirselvam, N., Raghunath, P.N. and Suguna, K., "Strength and Ductility of FRP Plated RC Beams.", International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Volume 3, Number 7, Mar 2008, pp. 999-1018. 2008.
Rajasekaran, A., Raghunath, P.N. and Suguna, K. , "Effect of Confinement on the Axial Performance of FRP Wrapped RC Columns.", American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Volume 1, Number 2, Feb 2008, pp. 110-117. 2008.
Rajasekaran, A., Raghunath, P.N. and Suguna, K. , "Assessment of FRP Confined RC Columns Using Regression Analysis.", International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Volume 1, Number 11, Apr 2008, pp. 1443-1452. 2008.
Ravichandran, A., Suguna, K. and Raghunath, P.N. , "Mechanical Properties of High Strength Concrete with Hybrid Fibre Reinforcement.", International Journal of Engineering and Applies Sciences, Volume 3, Number 6, Apr 2008, pp. 829-836. 2008.
Ravichandran, A., Suguna, K. and Raghunath, P.N., "Performance of High Strength Concrete Beams with Hybrid Fibre Reinforcements.", International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Volume 3, Number 11, Nov 2008, pp. 1535-1545. 2008.
List of Conferences - National
Raghunath, P.N. and Suguna, K, Strengthening of RC Beams Using Externally Bonded FRP Laminates, Proceedings of the National Seminar on Advances in Concrete Technology and Concrete Structures For the Future (ADCONST - 2003),, Dec 18-19, 2003, Annamalai University, pp. 287-300. Annamalai University, Allied Publishers Ltd.
Raghunath, P.N. and Suguna, K, Shear Capacity of SFRC Box beams, Proceedings of the All India Seminar on Materials and Machines for Construction,, Feb 19-20, 2000, Allahabad, , pp. 2-2. Allahabad, , New Age International (P) Ltd.
Raghunath, P.N. and Suguna, K, Structural Behaviour of Fly Ash Based HPC Beams, proceedings of the National Seminar on Fly Ash Characterisation and its Geotechnical Applications,, Aug 30-30, 1999, Bangalore, pp. 65-70. Bangalore, Allied Pub. Ltd.
Srinivasaraghavan R., Raghunath, P.N. and Suguna, K, Fly Ash as a Promising Geomaterial for Ground Improvement, Proceedings of the National Seminar on Fly Ash Characterisation and its Geotechnical Applications, Aug 30-30, 1999, Bangalore,, pp. 217-221. Bangalore,, Allied Publishers Ltd.
List of Awards /Honours / Memberships
Indian Science Congress Association - M
Indian Society for Technical Education - LM
Institution of Engineers - F
List of Awards
Vishwakarma Award - Construction Industry Development Council, New Delhi. - 2012
Women Engineer Award - Institution of Engineers (India), Tamilnadu State Centre. - 2008
Tamil Nadu Young Women Scientist Award - Engineering and Technology instituted by Science City, Govt. of Tamil Nadu. - 2006
Best Poster Presentation Award - Indian Science Congress Association - 2007
Career Award For Young Teachers (CAYT) - AICTE - 2006