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  • TOTAL NUMBER OF PUBLICATIONS: 217
  • Book/ Book Chapter: 2
  • Publications in Journals: 130
  • Publications in Conferences: 80
  • Technical Reports: 3
  • Articles: 2

Publications of Books


  1. Dutta, S. C., and Mukhopadhyay, P. (2012). Improving earthquake and cyclone resistance of structures: Guidelines for the Indian subcontinent, TERI, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-81-7993-302-2.

  2. Mukhopadhyay. P., and Dutta, S. C. (2018). Indian Cyclones and Earthquake: Impact of Structures, Encyclopaedia of Natural Hazards, CRC press, Chapter-4.

Publications in Journals


  1. Ansari, G., Dutta S.C., Dwivedi, A. S., Jha, I., (2024) Impact of incidence angle of seismic excitation on vertically irregular structures, Earthquakes and Structures, An International Journal; Techno-Press.

  2. Sahu, S. K., Kumar, V., Dutta S.C., Sarkar, R. Bhattacharya, S., Debnath P. (2024) Structural safety of offshore wind turbines: Present state of knowledge and future challenges. Ocean Engineering. Volume 309, Part 1.

  3. Kumar, S., Dutta S.C., Debnath P. (2024) Vulnerability of structures designed with seismic provision due to explosion in mines. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers-Structures and Buildings.

  4. Debnath, P., Dutta S.C., Halder, L. Choubey, B. (2023) Lateral behaviour of unreinforced masonry walls with different sizes and locations of opening and effect of strengthening measures: a computational approach. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering. Springer Nature.

  5. Debnath, P., & Dutta S.C. (2023). In-plane and out-of-plane strength of different masonry bonds along with the effect of some waste materials for strengthening masonry wallets. Journal of Building Engineering, 73, 106766.

  6. Hussain M.A, Dutta S.C., Das S, Mandal P. (2022) “Influence of Post-elastic Range Bidirectional Interaction for Various Angles of Incidence of Ground Motions on One-story Asymmetric Structures” Journal of Earthquake Engineering, Taylor & Francis

  7. Debnath P., Dutta S.C., Mandal P., (2022) “Lateral behaviour of masonry walls with different types of brick bonds, aspect ratio and strengthening measures by polypropylene bands and wire mesh” Structures, Elsevier

  8. Choubey, B., Dutta S.C., Hussain, M.A, (2022) “Effects of unconfined blast on strategic structures and its protective measures” Structural Engineering and Mechanics, Techno Press

  9. Debnath P., Halder L., Dutta S.C., (2022) “Damage survey and seismic vulnerability assessment of unreinforced masonry structures in low-intensity Ambasa earthquake of northeast India” Structures, Elsevier

  10. Hussain M.A., Dutta S.C., Das S., (2022) “Seismic behaviour of structures under bidirectional ground motion: Does the angle of incidence have any influence?” Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, Elsevier

  11. Hussain M.A., Dutta S.C., Das S., (2022) “Inelastic seismic behavior of asymmetric structures with mass and stiffness eccentricity under bidirectional ground motions” The Structural Design of Tall and Special Buildings, Wiley

  12. Choubey, B., Kumar V., Dutta, S.C., Saikia, S.K. (2021) “Behavior of thermo-mechanically treated rebar exposed to elevated temperatures, Journal of Structural Fire Engineering, Emerald Publishing Limited

  13. Husaain, M.A., Dutta, S.C., Das, S.,(2022) “Effect of bidirectional ground shaking on structures in the elastic and post-elastic range: Adequacy of design provisions.” Journal of Building Engineering, Elsevier, 45 (2022) 103656, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2021.103656

  14. Choubey, B., Dutta, S.C., Kumar, V.,(2021) “Effect of tunnel fire: Analysis and remedial measures” Structural Engineering and Mechanics, Techno Press, 80 (2021) 103656 (in press).

  15. Halder, L. Dutta, S.C., Sharma, P.P, Bhattacharya, S.,(2021) “Lessons learnt from post-earthquake damage study of Northeast India and Nepal during last ten years: 2021 Assam earthquake, 2020 Mizoram earthquake, 2017 Ambasa earthquake, 2016 Manipur earthquake, 2015 Nepal earthquake, and 2011 Sikkim earthquake” Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, Elsevier, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2021.106990

  16. Kumar, S. Dutta, S.C., Goswami K, Mandal P., (2021) “Vulnerability assessment of building structures due to underground blasts using ANN and non-linear dynamic analysis” Journal of Building Engineering, Elsevier, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2021.102674

  17. Halder, L., Dutta S.C., and Sharma, R.P. (2021) “Seismic vulnerability assessment of low to mid-rise RC buildings addressing prevailing design and construction practices in the Northeastern region of the Indian subcontinent: a case study based approach” Structures, Elsevier, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2021.05.032

  18. Das, P.K., Dutta, S.C., Datta, T.K., (2021) “Seismic behaviour of plan and vertically irregular structures: State of the art and future challenges” Natural Hazards Review, ASCE, Vol. 22(2), DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)NH.1527-6996.0000440

  19. Halder, L., Dutta, S.C., Debnath, P, Sharma R, P., (2021) Seismic vulnerability assessment of low-rise unreinforced masonry buildings in Northeast India considering variability of material properties. Asian Journal of Civil Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42107-021-00350-7

  20. Dutta, S.C., Jangid, R., Mandal, P. and Arora, R.K., (2021) Influence of strength dependent stiffness on seismic design. Engineering Structures, Elsevier, Vol. 227, pp.111444, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.111444

  21. Choubey, B., Dutta, S.C., Prakhya, G.K.V., Mandal, P. and Tanwar, R.K., 2020. Blast pressure analysis due to confined explosion-after effects. Structures, Elsevier, Vol. 28, pp. 521-536. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2020.08.057

  22. Halder, L., Dutta S.C., and Sharma, R.P. (2020) Damage study and seismic vulnerability assessment of existing masonry buildings in Northeast India, Journal of Building Engineering, Elsevier, 29 (2020) 101190, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2020.101190

  23. Saha, R., Dutta, S.C., Halder, S, and Kumar, S. (2020) “Effect of soil-pile raft-structure interaction on elastic and inelastic seismic behaviour” Structures, Elsevier, Vol 26, pp. 2352-0124. DOI: 10.1016/j.istruc.2020.04.022

  24. Paul R, Chanda K and Dutta S.C. (2020) “Spatial variation of multi-hazard susceptibility across India” Disaster advances, Vol. 13(4), pp 59-71.

  25. Das, P.K., Dutta S.C. and Sengupta, P. (2020) “Damage assessment of recent Indian earthquakes: review of existing rapid visual screening schemes” Current Science. Vol. 119(2), pp. 352-363. DOI: https://doi.org/ 10.18520/cs/v119/i2/352-363

  26. Hussain M.A., Dutta S.C. (2020) “Inelastic seismic behavior of asymmetric structures under bidirectional ground motion: An effort to incorporate the effect of bidirectional interaction in load resisting elements” Structures, Elsevier, vol. 25, pp 241-255. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2020.03.014

  27. Rajeswari J.S, Sarkar R, Dutta S.C, Shaw R, and Singh J.P. (2020) “Seismic behavior of RC building with raft foundation in the Ganges basin, India” Current Science, vol. 118(5), pp 759-770. DOI: https://doi.org/10.18520/cs/v118/i5/759-770

  28. Sarkar, R., Dutta, S.C., Shaw, R. and Singh, J.P. (2020) “Effect of Differential Settlement on Seismic Response of Building Structure” Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Municipal Engineer, vol. 173(3), pp. 136-145. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1680/jmuen.18.00032

  29. Kumar, S. and Dutta, S.C. (2019) “An effort towards constructing building structures on backfilled soil” Journal of Building Engineering, Elsevier, vol 26. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2019.100891

  30. Kumar, S., Chattopadhyay, A., Dutta, S.C., and Saha, S. (2019) “An Effort towards Construction of Structures on Heterogeneous Soil of Backfilled Opencast Mines”. Journal of Institute of Engineers (India): Series A, vol 100, pp 523-534. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40030-019-00384-w

  31. Kumar A, Panda S.K, Dutta S.C. (2019) “Vibration of buckling of skew plates under linearly varying edge compression” International Journal of Acoustics and vibration, vol. 24(2), pp 271-283. DOI: https://doi.org/10.20855/ijav.2019.24.21215

  32. Banerjee A., Pasupuleti S., Singh MK, Dutta, S.C., and Kumar GNP (2019) “Modelling of Flow Through Porous Media Over the Complete Flow Regime”. Transport in Porous Media, pp.1-23. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11242-019-01274-2

  33. Barman, R., Halder, L., Dutta, S.C., Sharma, R.P and Kumar, S.(2019) “Effect of Soil Flexibility on Seismic fragility of Code Designed RC Framed Buildings” Structure Engineering International, Taylor and Francis, vol. 30 (2), pp. 270-279. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/10168664.2019.1661806.

  34. Thappa S., Halder L., Dutta S.C., and Kumar S. (2019). “Evaluation of concrete made with stone and brick aggregate using non-destructive testing” DOI: https://doi.org/10.1680/jmuen.18.00030

  35. Karmkar S., Kumar S., Dutta S.C. and Hussain A. (2018). “Base Isolation versus Dual Design Philosophy for Seismic Design of Buildings: Preliminary Case Study” Journal of Institute of Engineers (India): Series A. pp. 1-9 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40030-018-0320-9

  36. Dutta, S.C. and Majumder, Rohan (2019). “Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) as a Potential Damper in Structural Vibration Control” Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering (LNME) pp. 485-492. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-99353-9_51

  37. Heydariha JH, Ghaednia H., Nayak S., Das S., Bhattacharya S.,(2019) Dutta S.C. (2018)“Experimental and field performance of PP band retrofitted masonry: evaluation of seismic behavior” Journal of performance and construction facilities, ASCE vol. 33 (1) pp. 1-8. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CF.1943-5509.0001233

  38. Adhikary S.D. and Dutta S.C. (2019). “Blast resistance and mitigation strategies of structures: Present status and future trends” Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Structures and Buildings, vol. 172 (4) pp 249-266. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1680/jstbu.17.00056

  39. Kumar S., Dutta S.C. and Nainegali L. (2018). “Constructing structures on backfilled open cast mine spoil for better sustainability: A proposed scheme in context of state of the art” Current Science, Vol. 114 Issue 10, pp. 2053-2062. DOI: 10.18520/cs/v114/i10/2053-2062

  40. Chattopadhyay, A., Sarkar, D. and Dutta, S.C.(2018) Bearing Capacities of Backfilled Soil from Maswtest: a Quick and Convenient Methodology, Civil Engineering Research Journal 3(4) DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.19080/CERJ.2018.03.555620

  41. Nandi N., Roy Chowdhury A. and Dutta S.C. (2018). “Effect of seepage on change in stress distribution scenario in static and seismic behaviour of earthen dams.” Int. J. of Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 2018, vol.23, No.1, pp.121-136. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/ijame-2018-0008

  42. Mohanty P., Dutta S.C. and Bhattacharya S. (2017). “Proposed mechanism for mid-span failure of pile supported river bridge during seismic liquefaction” Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, vol.102, (2017), pp.41-45. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2017.08.013

  43. Dutta S.C., Sengupta P. and Das K. P. (2017). “Seismic behaviour of irregular structure” Structural Engineering International, vol. 27 No.4, (2017) pp. 526-545.(20) DOI: https://doi.org/10.2749/222137917X14881938989765

  44. Kisku N., Joshi H., Ansari M., Panda S.K., Nayak S. and Dutta S.C. (2017). “A critical review and assessment for usage of recycled aggregate as sustainable construction material”. Construction and Building Materials, vol.131, (2017) pp. 721-740. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2016.11.029

  45. Dutta, S.C., Nayak, S., Acharjee, G., Panda, S. K., Das, P. K. (2016). “Gorkha Nepal Earthquake: Actual Damage, Retrofitting and of April 2015 and predicton by RVS for atypical structures”. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 89, pp. 171-184. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2016.08.010

  46. Banerjee A., Pasupuleti S., Kumar G.N. P. and Dutta S. C., (2016), “A Three-Dimensional CFD Simulation for the Nonlinear Parallel Flow Phenomena Through Coarse Granular Porous Media, accepted in Lect.” Notes Mechanical Engineering, Springer, pp. 469-480 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-5329-0_34

  47. Kumar, R., Dutta, S. C., and Panda, S. K. (2016). “Linear and non-linear dynamic instability of functionally graded plate subjected to non-uniform loading.” Composite Structures, Vol. 154, (2016) pp. 219-230. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2016.07.050

  48. Nayak, S., and Dutta, S. C. (2016). “Failure of masonry structures in earthquake: A few simple cost effective techniques as possible solutions.” Engineering Structures, Vol. 106, (2016) pp. 53-67. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2015.10.014

  49. Mukhopadhyay, P., and Dutta, S. C. (2016). “Rapid visual screening of earthquake-susceptible buildings.” In Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers-Municipal Engineer, Thomas Telford Ltd. London, Vol. 170 Issue. 2 (2017) pp. 74-81. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1680/jmuen.15.00031

  50. Revanth, D., Akshay, B., Nayak, S., and Dutta, S.C. (2016). “Improving resistance of masonry structures to tsunami loading.” J. Inst. Eng. India, Series A, Springer. Vol. 97 Issue. 2 pp. 133–145 DOI: 10.1007/s40030-0166-0155-1

  51. Nandi, N, Roychoudhury, A., and Das, P.K., (2016). “Change in stress distribution scenario within the earthen dams due to the effect of soil-structure interaction and hydrodynamic forces under static and seismic loading conditions, International Journal of Dam Engineering, Vol. XXVI, Issue.1.

  52. Saha, R., Dutta, S.C., and Halder, S. (2015). “Effect of Raft and Pile Stiffness on Seismic Response of Soil-piled raft structure System.” Structural Engineering and Mechanics, Techno Press, Vol. 55 No.1 (2015), pp.161-189. DOI: 10.12989/sem.2015.55.1.161

  53. Saha, R., Dutta, S. C, and Haldar, S. (2015). “Seismic response of soil-pile raft-structure system” Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, Taylor & Francis, Vol. 21 Issue 2 (2015) pp.144-164. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3846/13923730.2013.802716

  54. Dutta, S.C., Mukhopadhyay, P, Saha, R. and Nayak S. (2015). “2011 Sikkim Earthquake at Eastern Himalayas: Lessons learnt from performance of structures” Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, Elsevier, Vol. 75 (2015), pp.121 -129. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2015.03.020

  55. Nayak, S. and Dutta, S. C. (2015) “Improving Seismic Performance of Masonry Structures with Openings by Polypropylene Bands and L-Shaped Reinforcing Bars”, Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, ASCE, Vol.30 Issue.2 (2016) pp. 04015003 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CF.19435509.0000733

  56. Saha, R, Halder, S., and Dutta, S. C. (2015). "Influence of Dynamic Soil-Pile Raft- Structure Interaction: An Experimental Approach."Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Vibration, Springer, Vol.14 (2015) Issue 4,pp.625-645.DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11803-015-0050-1

  57. Dutta, S. C., Saha, R., and Haldar, S. (2014). “Inelastic seismic behaviour of soil-pile raft-structure system under bi-directional ground motion.” Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, Elsevier, 67, pp. 133-157. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11803-015-0050-1

  58. Mukhopadhyay, P., and Dutta, S. C. (2014). “Investigating Compressive and Cleavage Strengths of an Indian Bamboo Species.” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, ASCE, 27(9), 06014029. DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0001187

  59. Bhattacharya, S., Nayak, S. and Dutta, S. C. (2014). “A critical review of retrofitting methods for unreinforced masonry structures.” International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, Elsevier, 7, 51-67, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2013.12.004

  60. Nayak, S., Reddy, M. H. O., Madhavi, R. and Dutta, S. C. (2014). “Assessing tsunami vulnerability of structures designed for seismic loading.” International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, Elsevier, 7, pp. 28-38, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2013.12.001

  61. Dutta, S. C., Nayak, S., and Dinakar, P. (2014). “Lateral period and seismic vulnerability of masonry buildings.” Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers-Structures and Buildings, Vol. 167(11), pp. 633-645. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1680/stbu.12.000443

  62. Dutta, S. C. and Das, S. (2013). “A Case Study on P-Δ Effect on Seismic Behaviour of Bridge Pier," Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers journal Bridge Engineering, Vol. 167, Issue. (2),(2014) pp.92-98. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1680/bren.11.00031

  63. Dutta, S. C., Mukhopadhyay, P., and Goswami, K. (2013). “Augmenting Strength of Collapsed Unreinforced Masonry Junctions: Principal Damage Feature of Walls Damaged by Moderate Indian Earthquakes.” Natural Hazards Review, ASCE, 14(4), pp. 281-285 DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)NH.1527-6996.0000096

  64. Dutta, S. C. and Kunnath, S. K. (2013). “Effect of bidirectional interaction on seismic demand of structures,” Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, Elsevier, 52, pp. 27–39, DOI: 10.1016/j.solidyn.2013.04.008

  65. Dutta, S. C. and Roy, R., (2012). "Seismic Demand of Low-rise Multistory Systems with General Asymmetry," Journal of Engineering Mechanics, ASCE, 138(1), pp.1-11 DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)EM.1943-7889.0000303

  66. Mukhopadhyay, P., and Dutta, S. C. (2012). “Strongest Cyclone of the New Millennium in the Bay of Bengal: Strategy of RVS for Nonengineered Structures,” Natural Hazards Review, ASCE, 13(2), pp. 97-105. DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)NH.1527-6996.0000057

  67. Saha, R., Dutta, S.C., and Halder, S. S. (2012). “Seismic Response of Soil-Pile Raft-Structure System,” accepted for publication in Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, Taylor & Francis, UK. Vol. 21 (2015), Issue 2 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3846/13923730.2013.802716

  68. Nayak, S., Dutta, S.C. and Dinakar, P. (2012). "Dynamic characteristics of masonry walls," The IUP Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 5,(2012) No. 1, pp. 33-53.

  69. Dutta, S. C., and Chowdhury, R. (2012). “Effect of gravity loading on inelastic seismic demand of structures”, Journal of Earthquake and Tsunami, Vol. 6, No.(04), 1250022 (2012) DOI: https://doi.org/10.1142/S179343111250022

  70. Mandal, B., Roy, R., and Dutta, S. C. (2012). “Lateral Capacity of Piles in Layered Soil: A Simple Approach” Structural Engineering and Mechanics, Vol. 44, No. 5, December 10. DOI: 10.12989/sem.2012.44.5.571

  71. Dutta, S. C. and Roy, R. (2012). 'Performance of seismically designed buildings under blast loadings," Iranian Journal of Science and Technology Vol. 36, No.C2, pp. 149-166

  72. Banerjee, R. and Dutta, S.C. (2011). "Inelastic seismic behavior of elevated tanks incorporating P-∆ effect," The IUP Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 4, No. 2, pp.7-19.

  73. Roy, R. and Dutta, S.C. (2010). “Inelastic Seismic Demand of Low-rise Buildings with Soil-flexibility”, International Journal of Nonlinear Mechanics, Elsevier, Vol. 45, Issue 4, May, pp.419-432. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnonlinmec.2009.12.014

  74. Mukhopadhyay P., Goswami, K., Chatterjee, P., Mandal, U., Bala, S., and Dutta, S. C. (2010). “An attempt towards modeling the behaviour of masonry element under lateral loading with limited experimental verification,” The Bridge & Structural Engineer, ING-IABSE, Vol. 40, No. 1, pp. 1-23.

  75. Nandi, N., Dutta, S. C., and Roychowdhury, A. (2010). “Explanation of seismic failure possibilities through dynamic and response analysis of earthen dams”, Dam Engineering, International Water Power and Dam Construction, UK, Vol. 21, Issue: 1, pp. 45-68

  76. Halder, L., and Dutta, S.C. (2010). “Wind Effects on Multi storied Buildings: A Critical Review of Indian Codal Provisions with Special Reference to American Standard”, Asian Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 11, No. 3, pp. 345-370.

  77. Dutta, S. C., Saha, P., Sinha, S., and Goswami, K. (2010). “Seismic Behaviour of Structure with Vertical Irregularities”, Computer Applications in Civil Engineering, ACECOMS, March, pp 14-19.

  78. Dutta, S. C., and Ghatak, D. (2010). “P-∆ Effect in seismic Behaviour of Elevated water tanks Incorporating foundation flexibility”, Advances in Vibration Engineering, Vol. 9, No. 1, pp 85-104.

  79. Das, S., and Dutta, S. C. (2010). "Pushover Analysis of MDOF Systems: Explanation, Demonstration and Performance Study", Journal of the Institution of Engineers (India), Civil Engineering Division, Vol. 91, pp 37-46.

  80. Dutta, S. C. (2010). “P-Δ Effect in Inelastic Seismic Demands”, Structural Engineering International, Vol.20, No. 2, May, pp.185-194.DOI: https://doi.org/10.2749/101686610791283579

  81. Dutta, S. C., Dutta, S., and Roy, R. (2009). “Seismic Failure Possibilities of R/C Elevated Shaft-supported Tanks”, Engineering Structures, Elsevier, Vol. 31 Issue. 11, pp.2617-2629. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2009.06.010

  82. Dutta, S. C., Chakraborty, S., Raychaudhuri, A. (2009). “Efficacy of Push over Analysis Methodologies: A Critical Evaluation”, Structural Engineering and Mechanics, Techno press, Vol. 31, No. 3, pp. 265-276. DOI: 10.12989/sem.2009.31.3.265

  83. Dutta, S. C., Bhattacharya, K., and Roy, R. (2009). “Effect of Flexibility of Foundations on its seismic stress distribution”, Journal of Earthquake Engineering, Taylor & Francis, UK, Vol. 13(2008) Issue.1, pp. 22-49. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/13632460802211974

  84. Dutta, S. C., Raychaudhuri, A., Chakraborty, S., and Roy, R. (2009). “Pushover analysis: proposals for Modifications”, Structural Engineering International, IABSE, Vol. 19,(2009) Issue.3, pp 249-255.DOI: https://doi.org/10.2749/101686609788957810

  85. Mukhopadhyay, P., and Dutta, S. C. (2009). “Performance of Sidr affected a few typical non-engineered buildings at the Ganges delta.” IABSE Symposium Report, IABSE, 96 (1), pp. 10-19. DOI: https://doi.org/10.2749/222137809796205610

  86. Dutta, S. C. (2008). “Assessing the additional seismic vulnerability in post-elastic range due to P-∆ effect”, Journal of Structural Engineering, Structural Engineering Research Centre, Madras, Vol. 35, No. 2, pp. 162-167.

  87. Dutta, S. C. and Bhattacharya, S., (2008). “Seismic Analysis of Chimney: A Simple Methodology”, Icfai University Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 1, No. 2, pp. 64-81.

  88. Dutta, S. C., Roy, R., Das, P. K., Roy, R. and Reddy, G. R. (2007). “Seismic Safety of Structures: Influence of Soil-Flexibility, Asymmetry and Ground Motion Characteristics”, Journal of Sound and Vibration, Elsevier, Vol. 307, No. 3–5, pp. 452–480.

  89. Dutta, S. C. and Das, S., (2007), “Consequence of Strength Dependant Stiffness on Traditional Seismic Design Approach”, Asian Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 8, No. 4(2007), pp 405 -421.

  90. Bhattacharya, K., Dutta, S. C. and Roy, R., (2006) “Seismic Design Aids for Buildings Incorporating Soil-flexibility Effect”, Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering, Vol. 5, No. 2, pp. 341-348.DOI: https://doi.org/10.3130/jaabe.5.341

  91. Dutta, S. C., Das, P. K. and Roy, R., (2005). “Seismic Behaviour of Code-Designed Bi-Directionally Eccentric Systems”, Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, Vol.131, (2005) Issue.10, pp.1497-1514.DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9445(2005)131:10(1497)

  92. Nandi, N., Dutta, S. C. and Roychowdhuri, A., (2005). “Analysis of Shear Failure of Earthen Dams”, Dam Engineering, Vol.-XV issue-4, pp 255-282.

  93. Roy, R., Bhattacharya, K. and Dutta, S. C., (2005). “Behaviour of Grid Foundation under Static Gravity Loading”, Journal of Institution of Engineers (India), Vol. 85, February, pp. 261-268.

  94. Dutta, S. C., Bhattacharya, K. and Roy, R., (2004). “Response of Low-Rise Buildings under Seismic Ground Excitation Incorporating Soil-Structure Interaction”, Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, Elsevier, Vol. 24 Issue.12, (2004) pp. 893-914. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2004.07.001

  95. Dutta, S., Mandal, A. and Dutta, S. C., (2004). “Soil-Structure Interaction in Dynamic Behaviour of Elevated Tanks with Alternate Frame Staging Configurations”, Journal of Sound and Vibration, Elsevier, Vol.277, Issues.4-5, (2004) pp. 825-853. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsv.2003.09.007

  96. Bhattacharya, K., Dutta, S. C., and Dasgupta, S., (2004). “Effect of Soil Flexibility on Dynamic Behaviour of Building Frames on Raft Foundation”, Journal of Sound and Vibration, Elsevier,Vol.274,Issues.1-2,(2004)pp.111-135.DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0022-460X(03)00652-7

  97. Bhattacharya, K. and Dutta, S. C., (2004). "Assessing Lateral Period of Building Frames Incorporating Soil-Flexibility", Journal of Sound and Vibration, Elsevier, Vol. 269, Issues. 3-5, (2204) pp. 795-821. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0022-460X(03)00136-6

  98. Dutta, S. C., Roy, R. and Dutta, S., (2004). “Applicability of a Few Analytical Formulations for Dynamic Characteristics of Elevated Tanks with Battered Stagings”, International Journal of Applied Mechanics and Engineering, Vol. 9, No. 4, pp. 803-819.

  99. Sarkar, P., Dutta, S. C. and Nandi, N., (2003). “A critical review of dam analysis methodologies”, International Journal of Applied Mechanics and Engineering, Technical University Press, Zielona Gora, Poland, Vol. 8, No. 3, pp. 461-482.

  100. Dutta, S. C., and Dutta, S., (2003). “Inelastic Seismic Response of Elevated Tanks Incorporating Period Lengthening due to Soil-Flexibility”, European Earthquake Engineering, No. 3, pp 36-49.

  101. Dutta, S. C., and Das, P. K., (2002). “Validity and Applicability of Two Simple Hysteresis Models to Assess Progressive Seismic Damage in R/C Asymmetric Buildings”, Journal of Sound and Vibration, Elsevier, Vol.257, Issues.4, (2002) pp. 753-777. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1006/jsvi.2002.5093

  102. Dutta, S. C. and Roy, R., (2002). “A Critical Review on Idealization and Modelling for Interaction among Soil-foundation Structure system”, Computers and Structures, Elsevier, Vol. 80,Issues.20-21,(2002) pp.1579-1594.DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0045-7949(02)00115-3

  103. Dutta, S. C., and Das, P. K., (2002). “Inelastic Seismic Response of Code-Designed Reinforced Concrete Asymmetric Buildings with Strength Degradation”, Engineering Structures, Elsevier, Vol 24, Issue.10, (2002) pp.1295-1314. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0141-0296(02)00062-7

  104. Roy, R., Dutta, S. C., and Moitra, D., (2002). “Soil-Structure Interaction in Buildings with Isolated and Grid Foundations: A Critical Study on State of The Art with Recommendations”, The Bridge and Structural Engineers, Vol. 31, No. 4, pp. 15-36.

  105. Das, P. K., and Dutta, S. C., (2002), “Effect of Strength and Stiffness Deterioration on Seismic Behaviour of R/C Asymmetric Buildings”, International Journal of Applied Mechanics and Engineering, Technical University Press, Zielona Gora, Poland, Vol. 7, No. 2, pp 527-564.

  106. Dutta, S. C., Majumder, S., Dutta, S., (2002), “Seismic Behaviour of Tanks: Progress and Scopes of Research”, Journal of Institution of Engineers (India), Vol. 82, February, pp. 208-216.

  107. Dutta, S. C., Jain, S. K., and Murty, C. V. R., (2001), “Inelastic Seismic Torsional Behaviour of Elevated Tanks”, Journal of Sound and Vibration, Elsevier, Vol. 242, Issue. 1, (2001) pp. 151-167. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1006/jsvi.2000.3343

  108. Chakraborty, A. K, and Dutta, S. C., (2001), “Study on Silica Fume Modified Mortar with Various Indian Cements Cured at Different Temperatures”, Building and Environment, Elsevier,Vol.36, Issue.3,April,(2001) pp.375-382 .DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0360-1323(00)00017-2

  109. Dutta, S. C., (2001), “Effect of Strength Deterioration on Inelastic Seismic Torsional Behaviour of Asymmetric RC Buildings”, Building and Environment, Elsevier, Vol. 36, Issue. 10, (2001) pp. 1109-1118. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0360-1323(00)00076-7

  110. Roy, R., and Dutta, S. C., (2001), “Differential Settlement among Isolated Footings of Building Frames: The Problem, Its Estimation and Possible Measures”, International Journal of Applied Mechanics and Engineering, Technical University Press, Zielona Gora, Poland, Vol. 6, No. 1, pp. 165 - 186.

  111. Dutta, S. C., Jain, S. K., and Murty, C. V. R., (2000), “Assessing Seismic Torsional Vulnerability of Elevated Water Tanks with RC Frame Type Staging”, Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, Elsevier, Vol. 19, Issue. 3, (2000) pp. 183-197. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0267-7261(00)00003-8

  112. Dutta, S. C., Jain, S. K., and Murty, C. V. R., (2000), “Alternate Tank Staging Configuration with Reduced Torsional Vulnerability”, Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, Elsevier, Vol. 19, Issue. 3, (20000 pp. 199-215. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0267-7261(00)00004-X

  113. Chakraborty, A. K., and Dutta, S. C., (2000), “Effect of Air-entraining Admixtures on the Behaviour of Concrete”, The Bridge and Structural Engineer, Vol. 30, No. 2, June, pp. 1- 13.

  114. Dutta, S. C., Murty, C. V. R., and Jain, S. K., (2000), “Seismic Torsional Vibration in Elevated Tanks”, Structural Engineering and Mechanics, Techno Press, Vol. 9, Issue. 6, (2000) pp. 615-636. DOI: 10.12989/sem.2000.9.6.615

  115. Chakraborty, A. K, Dutta, S. C., and Ray, I., (2000), “Variation in Effect of Acrylic Latex with Change in W/C Ratio of Silica Fume Modified Super Plasticized Concrete/Mortar”, Journal of Institution of Engineers (India), Vol. 80, February, pp. 186 -190.

  116. Dutta, S. C., (2000), “Seismic Torsional Behaviour of Elevated Tanks for Improved Code provisions: Elastic Behaviour”, Journal of Institution of Engineers (India), Vol. 80, February, pp. 169 - 181.

  117. Chakraborty, A. K., and Dutta, S. C., (2000), “Effect of Silica Fume on the Long Term Strength at Various Ages of Mortar Made by Different Indian Cements”, New Building Materials and Construction World, Vol. 6, Issue 6, pp. 16 - 21.

  118. Chakraborty, A. K., Dutta, S. C., Sen, P., and Ray, I., (2000), “Improved Performance of Silica Fume Modified Mortar due to Addition of Polymer Emulsions”, Journal of Polymer Materials, Netherland Vol. 17, No. 1, March, pp. 53 -62.

  119. Chakraborty, A. K, and Dutta, S. C., (2000), “Performance of Silica Fume Slag Cement Mortar with and without Super plasticizer and Polymer Emulsion”, Journal of Polymer Materials, Netherland Vol. 17, No. 3, pp. 305 -312.

  120. Dutta, S. C., Maiti, A., and Moitra, D., (1999), “Effect of Soil-Structure Interaction on Column Moment of Building Frames”, Journal of Institution of Engineers (India), Vol. 80, May, pp. 1-7.

  121. Chakraborty, A. K., Dutta, S. C., and Ray, I., (1999), “Effect of Acrylic Latex on Silica Fume Modified Superplasticised Mortar in Various W/C Ratio Ranges”, Bulletin of Indian Concrete Institute, Bulletin No. 69, October - December, pp. 29-31.

  122. Dasgupta, S., Dutta, S. C., and Bhattacharya, G., (1999), “Effect of Soil-Structure Interaction on Building Frames on Isolated Footings”, Journal of Structural Engineering, Structural Engineering Research Centre, Madras, Vol. 26, No. 2, pp. 129-134.

  123. Mandal, A., Moitra, D., and Dutta, S. C., (1998), “Effect of Soil-Structure Interaction on Building Frames: An Experimental Study through a Small Scale Model”, International Journal of Structures, Vol. 18, No. 2, July - December, pp. 92 - 108.

  124. Dutta, S. C., and Bhowmick, A., (1997), "Torsional Behaviour of Asymmetric Buildings in the Linear Elastic Range", Asian Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 2, No. 1 & 2, pp. 57-77.

  125. Bhowmick, A., and Dutta, S. C., (1997), “A Note on Torsional-to-Lateral Stiffness Ratio of Building Frames”, Asian Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 2, No. 1 & 2, pp. 78-86.

  126. Dutta, S. C., (1995), "Hysteresis Models for Nonlinear Behaviour of RC Members", Asian Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 37-70.

  127. Dutta, S. C., and Dasgupta, S., (1992), "Dynamic Analysis of Multistoried Building Frame with Elastic and Elastoplastic Behaviour-Using Simplified Model”, The Bridge and Structural Engineers, Vol. 22, No. 1, pp. 71-85.

Publications in Conferences


  1. Debnath, P., & Dutta, S. C. (2023), “Comparison of strength of the unreinforced masonry prisms with different masonry bonds” Structural Engineering Convention (SEC-2023), 7-9 December, 2023, VNIT Nagpur, India.

  2. Debnath, P., & Dutta, S. C. (2023), “Used cement bags: a strengthening material for masonry wallets.” 4th International Conference On Waste Management (Recycle), 18-19 May 2023, IIT Guwahati, India.

  3. Dwivedi A.S., Debnath P., Dutta S.C. (2022), “Effect of Vertical Ground Motion on Vertically Irregular Structure” Symposium on Socio-Technological Aspects of Seismic Disaster and Mitigation (STASDM-2022), 23-24 June 2022, IIT Guwahati, India

  4. Dutta, S.C., Singh, S. (2020) “Lateral torsional coupling in elevated water tank on hilly slope”. 17th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering 2020, pp. 1–10.

  5. Hussain, M.A., Dutta, S.C. (2020) “Inelastic seismic response of structural systems having different hysteresis behaviors”. 17th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering 2020, pp. 1–11.

  6. Choubey, B., Kumar, V. and Dutta, S.C. (2019) “modelling of reinforced concrete tunnel structure in fire” Application of Structural Fire Engineering (ASFE) June 13-14 2019

  7. Das, P.K. and Dutta, S.C. (2018) “Vulnerability assessment of vertically irregular structures during earthquake” International conference on Engineering and Technology (ICETECH 18), Rathinam Technical Campus, Coimbtore (India), 2018, paper no 100.

  8. Hussain A., Dutta S.C., and Kumar, S.(2018) “Inelastic Seismic behaviour of mass eccentric RC structure under bidirectional ground motion “ Symposium on Earthquake Engineering, 20-22 December 2018, IIT Roorkee. Paper no 307

  9. Kumar S., Dutta S.C., Adhikary S. D., Hussain A. (2017) “Non linear dynamic analysis of structures on opencast backfilled mine due to blast vibration” International Conference on Vibration Problems(ICOVP), November 29-December 2 2017, IIT Guwahati.

  10. Dutta, S.C.., (2013) ‘Seismic Vulnerability of India: A Few major Challenges’ International conference on Civil Engineering, NIT Rourkela, December.

  11. Dutta, S.C., Raj, A., Shrivastava, N., (2012), “Effect of bidirectional interaction on seismic behavior of asymmetric structures”. In: Proceedings of 9th Int Conference on Urban Earthquake Engineering and 4th Asian Conference of Earthquake Engineering,March 6-8, 2012, Tokyo.

  12. Nayak, S., Kumar, V., Jindal, M., Dutta, S.C., Dinakar, P., (2012), “Prediction of lateral strength of Masonry walls”. In: Proceedings of 9th Int Conference on Urban Earthquake Engineering and 4th Asian Conference of Earthquake Engineering, March 6-8, 2012, Tokyo.

  13. Saha, R., Tayal, S., Kumar, R., Dutta, S.C., Haldar, S., (2012), “Effect of Non-linear behavior of soil on seismic response of soil-pile foundation-structure system”. In: Proceedings of 9th Int Conference on Urban Earthquake Engineering and 4th Asian Conference of Earthquake Engineering, March 6-8, 2012, Tokyo.

  14. Saha, R., Haldar, S., and Dutta, S. C., (2010), “Seismic response of soil-pile foundation-structure system", Proceeding of Indian Geotechnical Conference-2010 (Geotrendz), December 16-18, 2010 at IIT Bombay.

  15. Dutta, S. C., Mukhopadhyay, P., and Goswami, K. (2010). “Improving seismic performance of brick masonry junctions.” Jt. Conf. Proc., 7th Int. Conf. on Urban Earthquake Eng. and 5th Int. Conf. on Earthquake Eng. (CD-ROM), Mar 3-5, 2010, K. Kasai, Chair, eds., Center for Urban Earthquake Eng., Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan, 1745-1751.

  16. Mukhopadhyay, P. and Dutta, S. C. (2010). “Indian bamboo as an alternative to timber: A critical evaluation from strength of material perspective.” Jt. Conf. Proc., 7th Int. Conf. on Urban Earthquake Eng. and 5th Int. Conf. on Earthquake Eng. (CD-ROM), Mar 3-5, 2010, K. Kasai, Chair, eds., Center for Urban Earthquake Eng., Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan, 1053-1061.

  17. Mukhopadhyay, P., Dutta, S. C., and Bhattacharya, S. (2009). “Lessons learnt from the impact of Sikkim 2006 earthquake on heritage structures.” Proc., 3rd Greece-Japan Workshop: Seismic Design, Observation, Retrofit of Foundations, Sep 22-23, 2009, G. Gazetas, Y. Goto, and T. Tazoh, eds., Lab. of Soil Mech., National Technical University of Athens, Greece, 615-628.

  18. Dutta, S. C., Mukhopadhyay, P., and Bhattacharya, S. (2009). “Impact of moderate earthquakes in post-Bhuj era: Case study of Sikkim 2006 and Durgapur 2008 earthquakes, India.” Proc., 3rd Greece-Japan Workshop: Seismic Design, Observation, Retrofit of Foundations, Sep 22-23, 2009, G. Gazetas, Y. Goto and T. Tazoh, eds., Lab. of Soil Mech., National Technical University of Athens, Greece, 154-170.

  19. Dutta, S.C., Samaddar, S., Datta, I, (2009),”Behaviour and Strengthening of Soft Storey Structures,” IABSE Symposium Bangkok, pp 545-546.

  20. Dutta, S. C., Chakroborty, S. and Raychaudhuri, A., (2007), “Pushover Analysis Methodologies: A Tool for Limited Damage Based Design of Structure for Seismic Vibration”, 8th International Conference on Vibration Problems-2007, Bengal Engineering and Science University, Shibpur, India, January 30-February 3.

  21. Dash, P., Roy, R. and Dutta, S. C., (2007), “Can Existing Seismic Design Strategy Cater to Explosive Shock?”, International Conference on Civil Engineering in the New Millennium: Opportunities and Challenges, Department of Civil Engineering, Bengal Engineering and Science University, Shibpur, India, January 11-14.

  22. Ghatak, D. and Dutta, S. C., (2007), “P-Δ Effect in Seismic Behaviour of Elevated Water Tanks”, International Conference on Civil Engineering in the New Millennium: Opportunities and Challenges, Department of Civil Engineering, Bengal Engineering and Science University, Shibpur, India, January 11-14.

  23. Roy, R. and Dutta, S.C., (2005), “Inelastic Seismic Behaviour of Multistorey Building Frames with General class of Asymmetry" Proceeding of International Conference on Structural and Road Transportation Engineering (START 2005) 3-5th January, 2005 in IIT Kharagpur, India, pp. 288-297.

  24. Nandi, N., Dutta, S.C. and Roychowdhury, A., (2005), “Effect of Soil-Structure Interaction on Stress Distribution of Earthen Dams" Proceeding of International Conference on Structural and Road Transportation Engineering (START 2005) 3-5th January, 2005 in IIT Kharagpur, India, pp. 326-333.

  25. Pal, S. and Dutta, S.C., (2005), "Influence of Distribution of Load Resisting Elements in Plan on Seismic Behaviour of Asymmetric Buildings" Proceeding of International Conference on Structural and Road Transportation Engineering (START 2005) 3-5th January, 2005 in IIT Kharagpur, India, pp. 298-305.

  26. Roy, R., Das, P. K., Chowdhury, R. and Dutta, S. C., (2004), “Adequacy of Existing Seismic Torsional Provisions: A Critical Review with Recommendations” Proceedings of World Congress on Natural Disaster Mitigation 19-22nd February, 2004 in New Delhi, India, pp. 337-347.

  27. Das, P. K. and Dutta, S. C., (2003), “Inelastic Seismic Behaviour of R/C Structures with Bi-Directional Asymmetry under Near Fault Motion” accepted for publication in the Proceedings of Structural Engineering Convention (SEC - 2003), An International Meet,12–14th December 2003, at Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India, pp. 475-483.

  28. Nandi, N. and Dutta, S. C., (2003), “A Study on Shear Failure of Earthen Dams” accepted for publication in the Proceedings of Structural Engineering Convention (SEC - 2003), An International Meet, 12–14th December 2003, at Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India, pp. 636-647.

  29. Roy, R. and Dutta, S. C., (2001), “Effect of Soil-Structure Interaction on Seismic Torsional Behaviour of Building Frames”, Proceedings of Second International Conference on Theoretical, Applied, Computational and Experimental Mechanics (ICTACEM 2001),December 27-30, 2001, Paper No. 24, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India.

  30. Nandi, N., Sarkar, P., and Dutta, S. C. (2001), “Study on Behaviour of a Few Indian Dams and Embankments,” Proceedings of Second International Conference on Theoretical, Applied, Computational and Experimental Mechanics (ICTACEM 2001), December 27-30, 2001, Paper No. 25, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India.

  31. Dutta, S., and Dutta, S.C., (2001), "Analytical Formulation for Stiffness Shaft Stagings of Elevated Tanks Considering Soil-Structure Interaction”, Proceedings of 46th Congress of The Indian Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (An International Meet), December 19-22, 2001. Hamirpur, India, pp 226-235.

  32. Das, P K and Dutta, S. C., (2001), “Seismic Behaviour of Bi-directionally Asymmetric Structures”, Proceedings of Structural Engineering Convention (SEC 2001), An International Meet, October 29 -31, 2001, Roorkee, India. pp. 704-713.

  33. Dutta, S, Majumdar, S, and Dutta, S. C., (2001), “Effect of Soil-Structure Interaction on Dynamic Behaviour of Elevated Water Tanks”, Proceedings of Structural Engineering Convention (SEC 2001), An International Meet, October 29 -31, 2001, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India. pp. 714-724.

  34. Roy, R. and Dutta, S. C., (2001), “Effect of Soil-Structure Interaction on Dynamic Behaviour of Building Frames on Grid Foundations”, Proceedings of Structural Engineering Convention (SEC 2001), An International Meet, October 29 -31, 2001, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India. pp. 694-703.

  35. Pal L. N., Chakraborty, A. K., Dutta, S. C. and Gayen, P. K., (2001), “Study on Bond Strength of Reinforcement in Concrete”, Proceedings of Structural Engineering Convention (SEC 2001), An International Meet”, October 29 -31, 2001, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India, pp. 804-812.

  36. Roy, R., Dutta, S. C. and Moitra, D., (2001), “Behaviour of Grid Foundations Supporting Multistory Frames: A Study Through Idealized Model”, Proceedings of International Conference on Mathematical Modelling, January 29-31, 2001, University of Roorkee, Roorkee, India, pp. 452-457.

  37. Das, P. K., and Dutta, S. C., (2000), “Controlling Deterioration of RC Asymmetric Buildings under Seismic Loadings”, Proceedings of ICI-Asian Conference on Ecstasy in Concrete,November 20-22, Bangalore, India, pp. 295 - 303.

  38. Chakraborty, A. K., and Dutta, S. C., (1999), “Performance of High strength Concrete due to Addition of Acrylic Latex in Low Water-Cement Ratio Range”, Proceedings of 5th International Conference on Concrete Technology, Delhi, November, Vol. 1, pp. III 12 - III 21.

  39. Chakraborty, A. K., and Dutta, S. C., (1998), “Prospect of High Performance Concrete in India: A Study on the Addition of Silica Fume on Cement Mortar,” Proceedings of International Conference on Innovative World of Concrete, November 1998, India.

  40. Sen, P., Chakraborty, A. K., Dutta, S. C., and Ray, I., (1998), “Mortar Modified with Ternary Admixture Systems: A High Performance Repairing and Overlaying Material,” Proceedings of International Conference on Innovative World of Concrete, November 1998, India.

  41. Pal, S., and Dutta, S. C., (1998), “Inelastic Torsional behaviour of Reinforced Concrete Asymmetric Buildings during Earthquakes” Proceedings of International Conference on Theoretical, Applied, Computational and Experimental Mechanics (ICTACEM 1998), December 1998, Kharagpur, India.

  42. Dutta, S. C., Jain, S. K., and Murty, C. V. R., (1996), "Importance of Torsional-to-Lateral Strength Ratio on Seismic Performance of Reinforced Concrete Elevated Water Tanks", The World Conference on Urban Engineering in the Asian Countries in the 21st Century, November 1996, Bangkok.

  43. Dutta, S. C., Murty, C. V. R., and Jain, S. K., (1996), "Torsional Failure of Elevated Water Tanks: The Problem and Solutions", Eleventh World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Acapulco, Mexico, June 23-28.

  44. Kumar S., Dutta S.C., Sinha S., Hussain A. and Singh AP.(2018) “Effect of Blast Induced Ground Motion to structures near mine area incorporating Soil Structure Interaction” National Conference on Civil Engineering and Sustainable Urban Development (NCCESUD), Feb 16-17 , 2018, BIT Mesra(Patna Campus).

  45. Das, P.K. and Dutta, S.C. (2018) “Seismic vulnerability of vertically irregular structures,” Structural Engineering Convention (SEC 18), jadavapur University (India), paper no. 384

  46. Dutta, S. C., Roychowdhury, P., Das, S., and Das, M., (2008), “Evaluation of Inelastic Seismic Performance of Bridges considering Unavoidable P-Δ Effect.” 69th Annual Session Indian Roads Congress, 13-16 December 2008, Kolkata, West Bengal, Public Works & Public Works (Roads) Department, Govt. of West Bengal.

  47. Mukhopadhyay, P., Goswami, K., Chatterjee, P., Mondal, U., Bala, S., and Dutta, S. C. (2008). “Behaviour of brick masonry under reversible cyclic loading.” Proc., All India Seminar on Emerging Trends in Civil Eng. Materials, Dec 5-6, 2008, ASCE – India Section, and, ICE (UK) – India (Eastern Region), Kolkata, India, 1-7.

  48. Dutta, S.C., (2005), “Role of Mechanics in Earthquake Resistant Design”, Two Day Workshop on Mechanics, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, August 12-13.

  49. Roy, R., Chowdhury, R. and Dutta, S. C., (2004), “Role of Steel in Improving Behaviour of Concrete” accepted for publication in the Proceedings of Conference on Long Products: The Challenges & Opportunity jointly organized by The Indian Institute of Metals and Tata Steel, 9-10th February, 2004, at Jamshedpur, India, pp. 38.1 – 38.10.

  50. Dutta, S. C., Chowdhury, R., Roy, R. and Reddy, G. R., (2003), “Development of a Hysteresis Model for R/C Columns subjected to Bi-axial Lateral Loading” Proceedings of National Seminar on Seismic Design of Nuclear Power Plants (SDNPP-2003), 21-22nd February, 2003, at SERC, Chennai, India, pp. 245-254.

  51. Chowdhury, R., Reddy, G. R., Roy, R. and Dutta, S. C., (2003), “Effect of Gravity Loading on Inelastic Seismic Response of Reinforced Concrete Structures”, Proceedings of National Seminar on Seismic Design of Nuclear Power Plants (SDNPP-2003), 21-22nd February, 2003, at SERC, Chennai, India, pp. 255-268.

  52. Dutta, S. C., Chowdhury, R., Chakraborty, A. K., Roy, R. and Reddy, G. R., (2003), “Inelastic Response of Reinforced Concrete Structures during Severe Earthquakes”, Proceedings of 5th Technical Programme Discussion Meeting (TPDM-2003) of BRNS Projects in Structures, Materials, Thermal Hydraulics, Chemical & Electronics Engineering and Water Chemistry, 2-6th February 2003, at BARC, Mumbai, India, Paper No. 11, pp. 1-11.

  53. Chakraborty, A. K., Dutta, S. C. and Roy Chowdhury, A., (2003), “Study on Suitability of Ash Obtained from Circulating Fluidized Bed Boiler as Supplementary Cementing Material”, Proceedings of 4th National Workshops & Conference on CFB Technology and Revamping of Boilers in India, Proceedings of 4th National Workshops & Conference on CFB Technology and Revamping of Boilers in India,

  54. Dutta, S. C., (2002), “A Highlight on Simple Guidelines for Disaster-Resistant Structures,” Keynote Address, Proceedings of National Seminar on Multisectorial Role of Architects and Engineers for Earthquake Disaster, 26-28th December 2002, at School of Architecture, IPS Academy, Indore, India, pp. 1-39.

  55. Nandi, N. and Dutta, S. C., (2002), “Changing Upstream Slopes of Earthen Dams: A Possible Way to Avoid Seismic Failure due to Tension Zone at Crest”, Proceedings of National Seminar on Multisectorial Role of Architects and Engineers for Earthquake Disaster, 26-28th December 2002, at School of Architecture, IPS Academy, Indore, India, pp. 77-90.

  56. Das, P. K. and Dutta, S. C., (2002), “Seismic Behaviour of Code Designed Bi-Directionally Asymmetric System,” Proceedings of National Seminar on Multisectorial Role of Architects and Engineers for Earthquake Disaster, 26-28th December 2002, at School of Architecture, IPS Academy, Indore, India, pp. 117-128.

  57. Dutta, S., Mandal, A., and Dutta, S.C., (2002), “Effect of Lengthening Lateral Period Due to Soil-Flexibility on Inelastic Response of Elevated Water Tanks,” Proceedings of National Seminar on Multisectorial Role of Architects and Engineers for Earthquake Disaster, 26-28th December 2002, at School of Architecture, IPS Academy, Indore, India, pp. 58-66.

  58. Bhattacharya, K., and Dutta, S.C., (2002), “Soil-Structure Interaction Effect in Seismic Stress Distribution of Grid Foundation System,” Proceedings of National Seminar on Multisectorial Role of Architects and Engineers for Earthquake Disaster, 26-28th December 2002, at School of Architecture, IPS Academy, Indore, India, pp. 129-140.

  59. Mandal, A., Dutta, S., and Dutta, S.C., (2002), “Assessing Seismic Torsional Vulnerability of Shaft Supported Elevated Tanks”, Proceedings of Twelfth Symposium of Earthquake Engineering, 16–18th December 2002, at Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India, pp. 1343-1351.

  60. Das, P.K., and Dutta, S.C., (2002), “Seismic Vulnerability of Low-Rise Asymmetric Buildings due to Degradation of R/C Structural Elements,” Proceedings of Twelfth Symposium of Earthquake Engineering, 16–18th December 2002, at Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India, pp. 1298-1306.

  61. Bhattacharya, K., Dutta, S. C., and Dasgupta, S., (2002), “Methodology for Evaluating Stress Distribution due to Seismic Loading in Raft Foundation Incorporating Soil-Structure Interaction,” Proceedings of Twelfth Symposium of Earthquake Engineering, 16–18th December 2002, at Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India, pp. 530-539.

  62. Nandi, N., and Dutta, S.C., (2002), “Tension at Crest: A Possible Reason of seismic Failure of Earthen Dams,” Proceedings of Twelfth Symposium of Earthquake Engineering, 16–18th December 2002, at Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India, pp. 1000-1007.

  63. Sarkar, P., Nandi, N. and Dutta, S. C., (2002), "An Example-Based study on Behaviour of Earthen Embankments", Proceedings of National Seminar on 'Recent Challenges in Civil Engineering (RCCE-2002)', 21-22 June 2002, Hyderabad, India, pp. 69-81.

  64. Das, P. K. and Dutta, S. C., (2002), "Inelastic Behaviour of Bi-Directionally Eccentric Street-Corner Buildings under Spectrum Consistent Seismic Excitation", Proceedings of National Seminar on 'Recent Challenges in Civil Engineering (RCCE-2002)', 21-22 June 2002, Hyderabad, India, pp. 245-255.

  65. Bhattacharya, K. and Dutta, S. C., (2002), "Soil-structure Interaction in Seismic Response of Buildings with Isolated Footing", Proceedings of National Seminar on 'Recent Challenges in Civil Engineering (RCCE-2002)',
    66. 21-22 June 2002, Hyderabad, India, pp. 280-296.
  66. Mandal, A. and Dutta, S. C., (2002), "Effect of Soil-Structure Interaction on Dynamic Characteristics of Elevated Tanks with Alternate Staging Configuration on Annular Footing", Proceedings of National Seminar on 'Recent Challenges in Civil Engineering (RCCE-2002)', 21-22 June 2002, Hyderabad, India, pp. 207-223.

  67. Chowdhury, R. and Dutta, S. C., (2002), "Prediction of Deterioration of Concrete Strength under Repetitive Loading", Proceedings of National Seminar on 'Recent Challenges in Civil Engineering (RCCE-2002)',21-22 June 2002, Hyderabad, India, pp. 184-191.

  68. Sarkar, P. and Dutta, S. C., (2002), “Performance of Various Analysis Methods in Predicting the Behaviour of an Earthen Embankment”, Proceedings of First National Seminar on Role of IT in Fire and Disaster Management, 23-24 February 2002, IES, IPS Academy, Indore, India, pp. 59-68.

  69. Das, P. K. and Dutta, S. C., (2002), “Speciality in Seismic Behaviour of Reinforced Concrete Structures with Bi-Directional Asymmetry”, Proceedings of First National Seminar on Role of IT in Fire and Disaster Management, 23-24 February 2002, IES, IPS Academy, Indore, India, pp. 69-79.

  70. Bhattacharya, K. and Dutta, S. C., (2002), “Soil-Structure Interaction on Buildings with Isolated Footing due to Seismic Loading”, Proceedings of First National Seminar on Role of IT in Fire and Disaster Management, 23-24 February 2002, IES, IPS Academy, Indore, India, pp. 80-97.

  71. Mandal, A., Dutta, S., Dutta, S. C., and Moitra, D., (2002), “Effect of Soil-Structure Interaction on Dynamic Characteristics of Elevated Tank with Annular Ring-Type Foundation”, Proceedings of First National Seminar on Role of IT in Fire and Disaster Management, 23-24 February 2002, IES, IPS Academy, Indore, India, pp. 98-113.

  72. Dutta, S. C., (2001), "Preventing Structural Collapse in Earthquakes: A Few Simple Guidelines", Proceedings of Workshop on Earthquake Resistant Structures, organized by ASCE India Section in association with The Institution of Civil Engineers, UK, Calcutta Chapter and Indian Concrete Institute, West Bengal Centre, June 9, 2001, Calcutta, India.

  73. Das, P. K., and Dutta, S. C., (2001), “Simplified Hysteresis Models to Recognize Progressive Damage of R.C. Asymmetric Buildings under Seismic Torsion”, Proceedings of the National Symposium on Advances in Structural Dynamics and Design (ASDD), January 9-11, Chennai, India, pp. 219 -227.

  74. Roy, R., Dutta, S. C., and Moitra, D., (2001), “Effect of Soil-Structure Interaction on Dynamic Behaviour of Building Frames on Isolated Footings”, Proceedings of the National Symposium on Advances in Structural Dynamics and Design (ASDD), January 9-11, Chennai, India, pp. 579 - 586.

  75. Chakraborty, A. K., and Dutta, S. C., (2000), “Behaviour of Slag Cement Mortar modified with Silica Fume, Superplasticiser and Polymeric Latex”, Proceeding of Structural Engineering Convention (SEC-2000), January 5-8, Mumbai, India.

  76. Bhattacharya, G., Dutta, S. C., Roy, R., Dutta, S., and Roy, T. K., (2000), “A Simple Approach for Frame-Soil Interaction Analysis”, IGC the Millennium Conference, Indian Institute of Technology, Powai, Mumbai, pp. 119.

  77. Roy, R., Dutta, S. C., Moitra, D., and Ray, P. K., (2000), “Soil-Structure Interaction in Buildings with Isolated and Grid Foundations: Progress and Scopes”, Proceedings of All India Seminar on Structures in 21st Century,Organized by ASCE-IS and ICI.

  78. Dutta, S. C., Bhattacharya, G., and Moitra, D., (1999), “Effect of Soil Structure Interaction on Building Frames,” Proceedings of Indian Geo-technical Conference (IGC 99), Jadavpur University, Calcutta.

  79. Dasgupta, S., Bhattacharya, G., and Dutta, S. C., (1997), “Effect of Soil-Structure Interaction on Building Frames on Isolated Footings,” Proceedings of Seminar on Design Management Construction and Computer,25-26 January, Bengal Engineering College (Deemed University), Howrah, West Bengal, India.

  80. Dutta, S. C., and Bhowmick, A., (1997), “Behaviour of Asymmetric Buildings During Earthquakes,” Proceedings of Seminar on Design Management Construction and Computer,25-26 January, Bengal Engineering College (Deemed University), Howrah, West Bengal, India.

  81. Dutta, S. C., and Chakraborty, A. K., (1996), "Highlights on Various Aspects of High Performance Concrete: An Attempt to Create Awareness," Workshop on High Performance Concrete organized by Indian Concrete Institute (WBLC), pp. C1-C16.

  82. Chakraborty, A. K., Dutta, S. C., and Kar, A. N., (1996), "Ready Mixed Concrete: A Way to Reach Better Performance," Seminar on Ready Mixed Concrete organized by Indian Concrete Institute and Cement Manufacturer’s Association on October 11 at Calcutta.

  83. Kumar, R., Dutta, S. C., Srivastava, N. B., (1995), "Building Up National Capability to Cope with Natural Disasters: Report of Northern Region Workshop at I.I.T. Kanpur", included in the Series ofWorkshop Reports published by Joint Assistance Centre, New Delhi, on behalf of CAPART.

Publication of Technical Reports


  1. Mukhopadhyay, P. and Dutta, S. C., (2008), “A Reconnaissance Based Vulnerability and Damage Survey Report at the Khulna and Barisal Divisions of Bangladesh: Effect of the Cyclone Sidr of 15th November 2007”, Bengal Engineering and Science University, Shibpur

  2. Mukhopadhyay, P. and Dutta, S. C., (2007), “A Reconnaissance Based Vulnerability and Damage Survey Report at the Sagar Islands, West Bengal — Effect of the Cyclone Sidr of 15th November 2007”, Bengal Engineering and Science University, Shibpur.

  3. Dutta, S. C., Guha, A. L., Guha Niogi, J., and Mukhopadhyay, P., (2006), “A Reconnaissance Based Vulnerability and Damage Survey Report — The Sikkim Earthquake of 14th February, 2006”, School of Community Science and Technology, Bengal Engineering and Science University, Shibpur.

Publication of Articles


  1. Dutta, S. C., "The Right Ratio", The Statesman (SCITECH), Monday 12 March 2001.

  2. Dutta, S. C., "Bidhyangsi Bhukampan Kibhabe Raksha Pabe Amader Basogreeho", Ganashakti(Bignyaner Khabar).

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