Mr. Chandra Prathap R

Scientist
Highway Engineering Division

Name

Mr. Chandra Prathap R

Designation Scientist
Division Highway Engineering Division
Email ID cprathap6200261@kerala.gov.in,
chandraprathap.natpac@gmail.com
Contact Number 0471 - 2779217
+91 9994876424
Contact Address K.Karunakaran Transpark, Ulloor-Akkulam Road Aakkulam
Thuruvikkal, PO, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695011
Research Area/ Research Interests Highway Design and Pavement Engineering
Sustainable materials
Educational Qualifications:
  1. M.E in Transportation Engineering (Distinction), College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University, Chennai (2009 - 2011).
  2. B.E in Civil Engineering (First Class), Institute of Road Transport Technology, Erode, Affliated College of Anna University, Chennai (2005 - 2009).
Membership of Professional Bodies
  1. Indian Road Congress
  2. Institute of Urban Transport
  3. Life Member, Institute of Engineers India
  4. Indian Geotechnical Society
Professional Experience / Career Details
Name of Organization Designation Organization
National Transportation Planning and Research Centre, Trivandrum Scientist From 2017- Present
National Transportation Planning and Research Centre, Trivandrum Junior Scientist From 2014- 2017
SMEC India Private Limited Traffic Engineer 2013-2014
LANCO Infratech Limited Assistant manager (Traffic and Transportation) 2012-2013
Consulting Engineers Group. Pvt. Ltd. Assistant manager(Traffic and Transportation) 2011-2012
List of Projects involved Research Projects
  1. Impact of Vizhinjam Deepwater International Multipurpose Port on Traffic and Transportation System
  2. Study on overloading of vehicles and its impact on pavement service life.
  3. Study on the use of Construction waste materials for sub-base and Base layers of Flexible pavements.
  4. Study on the geometric design and vehicle operating cost on Hill roads.
  5. Performance Evaluation of Plastic-Coated aggregates on Bituminous Mixes
  6. Resource Mapping of Road Construction materials in Kerala – Phase II
  7. Study on Strength characteristics of Flexible pavements in Waterlogged areas.
  8. Experimental Investigation of Cold Mix Asphalt using different Additives
  9. Investigation of pavement deterioration due to overloading of vehicles
Consultancy Projects
  • Feasibility & Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Rehabilitation & Upgradation of Birpur – Bihpur section of NH – 106 in the state of Bihar. (Client: NHAI)
  • Feasibility & Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Rehabilitation & Upgradation of Parbhani - Manwat section NH-222 from Km 342 to Km 442 in Maharashtra. (Client: NHAI)
  • Pre bid services for Four Laning of Maharashtra border- Sangareddy section for NH -9 in the state of Maharashtra Length 145 kms. (Client: NHAI)
  • Detailed Engineering Report for Two Major District Roads Harda – Chippaner and Betul – Atner in the state of Madhya Pradesh (Client: Madhya Pradesh Road Development   Corporation Limited)
  • Detailed Engineering Report for Three Major District Roads Sausar - Mordongri, Sonapipari- Ambah Road, Gadarwara - Tendukheda in the state of Madhya Pradesh (Client: Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation Limited)
  • Pre-bid services and Detailed Project Report for the four laning of Gomati Chauraha –Udaipur Section of NH-8 in Rajasthan. (Client: Sadbhav Engineering Ltd)
  • Pre-Bid Services and Detailed Project Report for four laning of Rajsamand-Bhilwara Section of NH-758 from Km.0.00 to Km 87.250 of NH-758 in Rajasthan. (Client: Sadbhav Engineering Ltd.)
  • Post Bid Traffic Assessment for Outer Ring Road, Hyderabad
  • Traffic Management Studies for Chennai Metro Rail Limited for the stretch from Officers Training Academy (OTA) to Chennai Meenambakkam Airport
  • Preparation of DPR for different Road stretches in Tamilnadu under TNRSP
    a. Tirunelveli – Sankarankovil – Rajapalayam
    b. Tirunelveli - Courtallam
    c. Kovilpatti – Ettayapuram
    d. Nanguneri – Uvari
  • Preparation of DPR for Hill Highway in Kannur and Kasaragod Districts.
  • Investigation study for DPR preparation coastal highway in Trivandrum and Alappuzha District
  • Study on Roughness of City Roads in Trivandrum TCRIP (KRFB)
  • Study on Roughness and Deflection of SRIP Roads in Kasargod District (RICK)
  • LSGD Roads for Kasaragod District– Design of Macadam Roads (LSGD), Kasaragod
  • Preparation of a detailed project report for the development of Inland waterway between Mahe and Valapattanam River (KIWIL)
  • Integrated Development of Coastal Highway with Cycle Tracks (KIIFB)
  • Feasibility study of Thodupuzha – Ernakulam Suburban Highway (KPWD)
  • Preparation of DPR for Hill Highway – Amboori Section (KPWD)
  • Study on the development of Foot Over Bridges and Subways under the PPP Model in Thiruvananthapuram (KSPB)
  • DPR for Coastal Highway –Thiruvananthapuram district (KPWD)
  • DPR for Integrated Urban Regeneration and Water Transport System in Cochin (KSINC)
  • Detailed Project Report for the Development of Inland Waterways Between Kovalam and Kollam, Kovalam – Aakkulam (KIWIL)
  • Topographic Survey and Allied works for Kesavadasapuram to Karamana (DMRC)
  • Pavement design for Nadugani - Parappanangadi road in Malappuram District (KPWD)
  • Trivandrum International Airport – NH Access
  • Feasibility study for providing grade-separated pedestrian crossing facility at Cotton hill school and Pattom – Keasavadasapuram Road stretch (KRFB)
  • Road safety assessment for various road stretches in Kottayam District (KPWD)
  • Study on failures of roads in Kuttanad region (KPWD)
  • Improvements to Accident prone area at Vattappara curve in NH 17 (KPWD)
  • Technical Feasibility report for Temple Road in Cyberpark
  • Traffic surveys on NH 47 & 45B near Nagercoil in Tamilnadu (NHAI)
  • Implementation of District level Road Safety Activities (KPWD)
  • Preparation of DPR for Hill Highway sections of Kasaragod & Kannur Districts. (KPWD)
  • Study on characteristics of Hazardous Material Transportation within Kerala (IWAI)
  • Prefeasibility study for providing Pedestrian crossing facility at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College area (TRIDA)
  • Mapping of Kowdiar palace compound for Town planning Department
  • Junction Improvement at Stationkadavu (VSSC)
  • Topography Survey and base map preparation for DTP Schemes - Central area Nedumangad.
  • Impact of Proposed Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Port on Traffic and Transportation System (2015 – 2016)
  • Construction of Standard turn pad in the beginning of running 27 at Madurai Airport friction test (AAI)
  • Road Safety Audit for road stretches in Kollam and Pathanamthitta District (KIIFB)
  • Feasibility study of ROB options at Edava
  • Feasibility Study for Alternatives to Forest Routes for the Proposed Hill Highway Alignment at Selected Districts
  • Road safety Audit on NH 66 in Kerala State-IRF
  • LSGD-Rebuild Kerala Initiative - Road works – Pavement Design
  • Functional Performance Evaluation of KIIFB funded roads
  • DPR preparation -Coastal highway TVPM, Kollam and Alappuzha
  • Road Safety Audit for PMGSY roads
  • Feasibility Study of Night Life Project at Thiruvananthapuram
  • Traffic studies for Sabari Rail project
  • Preparation of DPR for the alternate access to VSSC eastern campus, Thiruvananthapuram
  • Preparation of Technical Review & Support Services to SPVs for development of PED in road Projects - 4 roads
  • PMGSY-III-Pathanamthitta-BBD test & Overlay Design of Mancodu-Thidi- Niranthupura road
  • Traffic Survey & Axle load survey in Plackapady-Vellavoor-Niranani-Ollamana road in Kottayam
  • Safe Road to School - Proactive Program promoting road safety among school children
  • BBD, Axle Load and Traffic Survey in Kottoor-Vandipetta road in Ernakulam
  • DPR for Padinjarethara - Naalam mile road stretch
  • Traffic study & Axle load survey of PMGSY roads in Kannur District
  • FDR based technical review and support services for development of PED in transport projects
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