Professor, Department of Civil Engineering
Foundation Engineering, Reinforced Earth Structures, Stability of Slopes and Underground Excavations, Pavement Geotechnics, Strength Behavior of Rock
Office
Room no. 331, Faculty Building
IIT Kanpur,
Kanpur 208016
Geotechnical Engineering
B. Tech in Civil Engg, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar, 2000.
M. E. in Civil Engg. (Specialization in Geotechnical Engg.), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 2003
Ph.D. in Engineering (Specialization in Geotechnical Engg.), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 2013
Advanced Soil Mechanics
Ground Improvement Techniques
Soil Dynamics and Machine Foundations
Foundation Engineering
Constitutive modeling of Geomaterials
Applications in Geotechnical Engineering
Sahoo, J. P. and Singh, A. K. (2021). “Prediction models for computation of deformations and interface stresses in a two layered pavement structure.” International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0002246.
Singh, A. K., and Sahoo, J. P. (2021). “A study of the performance of Lignosulfonate treated high plastic clay under static and cyclic loading.” Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment, Springer, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10064-021-02444-7.
Singh, A. K., and Sahoo, J. P. (2021). “Undrained cyclic loading response of lignosulfonate treated high plastic clay.” Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, Elsevier, 150 106943, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2021.106943.
Kokane, A., Sawant, V. A., and Sahoo, J. P. (2021). “Nail forces and locus of maximum tension of nailed cut subjected to seismic excitations: A calculus approach with log-spiral failure surface” International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0002213.
Ganesh, R., and Sahoo, J. P. (2021). “Vertical uplift capacity of rectangular and square plate anchors in granular soil under seismic forces.” Journal of Earthquake Engineering, Taylor and Francis, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13632469.2021.1964641.
Ganesh, R., Sahoo, J. P., and Rajesh, S. (2021). “Passive resistance of unsaturated backfill under steady state flow conditions.” Geomechanics and Geoengineering: An International Journal, Taylor and Francis, https://doi.org/10.1080/17486025.2021.1955163
Kokane, A., Sawant, V. A., and Sahoo, J. P. (2021). “Novel pseudo-dynamic closed form solution for individual nail force in nailed vertical cut” International Journal of Geosynthetic and Ground Engineering, Springer, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40891-021-00294-7.
Kokane, A., Sawant, V. A., and Sahoo, J. P. (2021). “Reinforcement strength and length requirement of each layer in a nailed slope subjected to seismic loading.” Geomechanics and Geoengineering: An International Journal, Taylor and Francis, https://doi.org/10.1080/17486025.2021.1928771.
Singh, A. K., and Sahoo, J. P. (2021). “Rutting prediction models for flexible pavement structures: A review of historical and recent developments.” Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering, Elsevier, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtte.2021.04.003.
Khuntia, S. and Sahoo, J. P. (2021). “Uplift resistance of strip plate anchors in cohesive-frictional sloping ground.” Geomechanics and Geoengineering: An International Journal, Taylor and Francis, https://doi.org/10.1080/17486025.2021.1928762.
Pandit, K., Singh, M., Sharma, S., Singh, H. A. and Sahoo, J. P. (2021) “Back analysis of a debris slope through numerical methods and field observations of slope displacements”. Indian Geotechnical Journal, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40098-021-00553-4.
Sahoo, J. P. and Kumar, B. (2021). “Peripheral stability of circular tunnels in anisotropic undrained clay” Tunneling and Underground Space Technology, Elsevier, 114, 103898, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2021.103898.
Kumar, B. and Sahoo, J. P. (2021). “Stability of unsupported circular tunnels in anisotropic normally and over consolidated saturated clay” Computers and Geotechnics, Elsevier, 135, 104148 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2021.104148.
Ganesh, R., Khuntia, S. and Sahoo, J. P. (2021). “Active thrust of sand with anisotropic seepage: A generalized limit equilibrium approach”. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Geotechnical Engineering; https://doi.org/10.1680/jgeen.20.00071.
Ganesh, R., and Sahoo, J. P. (2020). “Seismic stability of obliquely loaded circular plate anchors.” Ocean Engineering, Elsevier, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2020.107856.
Maheshwari, P., Yadav, N. K., and Sahoo, J. P. (2020). “Seismic performance of footings on stone columns treated dry sand beds.” KSCE, Geotechnical Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12205-020-2319-9
Ganesh, R., and Sahoo, J. P. (2020). “Coupled bearing capacity factor for strip foundations on cohesive-frictional soil slopes under static and seismic conditions.” International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, 20(11): 04020202, https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0001851.
Kokane, A., Sawant, V. A., and Sahoo, J. P. (2020). “Seismic stability analysis of nailed vertical cut using modified pseudo-dynamic method.” Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 137, 106294, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2020.106294.
Kumar, B., and Sahoo, J. P. (2020). “Support pressure for circular tunnels advanced below water bodies.” Tunneling and Underground Space Technology, Elsevier, 97, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2019.103214.
Singh, A. K., and Sahoo, J. P. (2020). “Analysis and design of two layered flexible pavement systems: A new mechanistic approach.” Computers and Geotechnics, Elsevier, 117, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2019.103238.
Kumar, B., and Sahoo, J. P. (2020). “Support pressure for circular tunnels in two layered undrained clay.” Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Elsevier, 12(1), 135-148, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrmge.2019.04.007.
Sahoo, J. P. and Kumar, B. (2019). “Support pressure for stability of circular tunnels driven in granular soil under water table.” Computers and Geotechnics, Elsevier, 109, 58-68, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2019.01.005.
Sahoo, J. P. and Kumar, B. (2019). “Stability of circular tunnels in clay with an overlay of sand.” International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, 19(3): https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0001360.
Sahoo, J. P., and Ganesh, R. (2019). “Seismic uplift resistance of circular plate anchors in sand.” Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Geotechnical Engineering, 172(1), 55-66, https://doi.org/10.1680/jgeen.17.00124.
Ganesh, R., Khuntia, S. and Sahoo, J. P. (2018). “Seismic uplift capacity of shallow strip anchors: A new pseudo-dynamic upper bound limit analysis”. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, Elsevier, 109, 69-75. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2018.03.004.
Sahoo, J. P. and Kumar, J. (2018). “Required lining pressure for the stability of twin circular tunnels in soils.” International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, Vol. 18, Issue 7,. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0001196.
Sahoo, J. P. and Ganesh, R. (2018). “Discussion on estimation of passive earth pressure against rigid retaining wall considering arching effect in cohesive-frictional backfill under translation mode.” International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, Vol. 18, Issue 7, https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0001032.
Sahoo, J. P. and Ganesh, R. (2018). “Vertical uplift resistance of rectangular plate anchors in two layered sand.” Ocean Engineering, Elsevier, 150, 167-175, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2017.12.056.
Khuntia, S., and Sahoo, J. P. (2018). “Vertical uplift capacity of strip plate anchors embedded horizontally adjacent to cohesive-frictional soil slopes”. International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, 18(3), https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0001088.
Ganesh, R., Khuntia, S., and Sahoo, J. P. (2018). Closure to “Bearing Capacity of Shallow Strip Foundations in Sand under Eccentric and/or Oblique Loads.” International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0001088.
Sahoo, J. P. and Ganesh, R. (2018). “Kinematic Limit Analysis Approach for Seismic Active Earth Thrust Coefficients of Cohesive-Frictional Backfill.” International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, 18(1), https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0001030.
Ganesh, R., and Sahoo, J. P. (2017). “Vertical uplift capacity of a group of shallow circular plate anchors in sand.” Marine Georesources and Geotechnology, Taylor and Francis, https://doi.org./10.1080/1064119X.2017.1410868.
Ganesh, R., and Sahoo, J. P. (2017). “Vertical uplift resistance of plate anchors with the fluctuations of groundwater table.” International Journal of Geosynthetics and Ground Engineering, Springer, DOI 10.1007/s40891-017-0084-8.
Sahoo, J. P. and Khuntia, S. (2017). “Lower bound solutions for uplift capacity of strip anchors adjacent to sloping ground in clay.”Marine Georesources and Geotechnology, Taylor and Francis, https://doi.org./10.1080/1064119X.2017.1322647.
Ganesh, R., and Sahoo, J. P. (2017). “Seismic Passive Resistance of Cohesive-Frictional Soil Medium: A Kinematic Limit Analysis.” International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, 17(8), https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0000896.
Ganesh, R., and Sahoo, J. P. (2017). Discussion on “Seismic Uplift Capacity of Horizontal Strip Anchors Using a Modified Pseudodynamic Approach.” International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0000471.
Khuntia, S., and Sahoo, J. P. (2016). “Undrained uplift resistance of strip plate anchors in clayey slopes.” International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, Taylor and Francis, 1-16, DOI 10.1080/19386362.2016.1238561.
Xie, Y., Leshchinsky, B., Ganesh, R., and Sahoo, J. P. (2016). “Discussion: Active earth pressures from a log-spiral slip surface with arching effect.” Géotechnique Letters, 6(3), 1-3, DOI: 10.1680/jgele.16.00080.
Ganesh, R., and Sahoo, J. P. (2016). “Uplift capacity of horizontal strip plate anchors adjacent to slopes considering seismic loadings.” Soils and Foundations, Elsevier, 56 (6), 998-1007. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sandf.2016.11.005
Ganesh, R., Khuntia, S., and Sahoo, J. P. (2016). “Bearing Capacity of Shallow Strip Foundations in Sand under Eccentric and/or Oblique Loads.” International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0000799.
Sahoo, J. P., and Kumar, J. (2015). “Ultimate bearing capacity of shallow strip and circular foundations by using limit analysis, finite elements, and optimization.” International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 9(1), 30-41.
Sahoo, J. P., and Kumar, J. (2014). “Stability of a circular tunnel in the presence of pseudostatic seismic body forces.” Tunelling and Underground Space Technology, Elsevier, 42, 264-276.
Kumar, J., Chakraborty, M., and Sahoo, J. P. (2014). “Stability of Unsupported Vertical Circular Excavations.” Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE, DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)GT.1943-5606.0001118.
Sahoo, J. P., and Kumar, J. (2014). “Vertical uplift resistance of two interfering horizontal anchors in clay”. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE, DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)GT.1943-5606.0001073.
Sahoo, J. P., and Kumar, J. (2014). “Vertical uplift resistance of two closely spaced horizontal strip anchors embedded in cohesive-frictional weightless medium”. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 51 (2), 223−230.
Sahoo, J. P., and Kumar, J. (2013). “Stability of long unsupported twin circular tunnels in soils.” Tunelling and Underground Space Technology, Elsevier, 38, 326–335.
Kumar, J., and Sahoo, J. P. (2013). “Bearing capacity of strip foundations with geogrid sheets by using upper bound finite element limit analysis”. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, Wiley, 37(18), 3258−3277.
Sahoo, J. P., and Kumar, J. (2013). “Horizontal pullout resistance of a group of two vertical anchors in Sand”. Journal of Civil Engineering, KSCE, Springer, 17(7), 1614–1620.
Sahoo, J. P., and Kumar, J. (2013). “Stability of a long unsupported circular tunnel in clayey soil by using upper bound finite element limit analysis.” Proceedings, Indian National Science Academy, 79(4), 807-815.
Sahoo, J. P., and Kumar, J. (2013). “Reducing computational effort in solving geomechanics problems with upper bound finite elements limit analysis and linear optimization”. International Journal of computational Methods, World Scientific Publishing, 11 (2), art. No. 1342003, DOI: 10.1142/S0219876213420036.
Sahoo, J. P., and Kumar, J. (2012) “Seismic stability of a long unsupported circular tunnel”. Computers and Geotechnics, Elsevier, 44, 109–115.
Sahoo, J. P., and Kumar, J. (2012) Vertical uplift resistance of two horizontal strip anchors with common vertical axis”. International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, Taylor and Francis, 6(4), 485–495.
Sahoo, J. P., and Kumar, J. (2012) “Horizontal pullout resistance for a group of two vertical plate anchors in clays”. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, Springer, 30, 1279–1287.
Kumar, J., and Sahoo, J. P. (2012) “An upper bound solution for pullout capacity of vertical anchors in sand using finite elements and limit analysis”. International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, 12(3), 333–337.
Kumar, J., and Sahoo, J. P. (2012) “Vertical uplift resistance of a group of two coaxial anchors in clay”. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE, 138(3), 419–422.
Sahoo, J. P., and Pradhan, P. K. (2010) “Effect of lime stabilized soil cushion on strength behavior of expansive soil”. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, Springer, 28, 889–897.
Sahoo, J. P., Pradhan, P. K., and Subba Rao, K. S. (2008) “Behavior of stabilized soil cushions under cyclic wetting and drying”. International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, Taylor and Francis, 2(2), 89–102.
Book Chapters
Sahoo J.P., and Ganesh R. (2018) Active Earth Pressure on Retaining Walls with Unsaturated Soil Backfill. In: Bouassida M., Meguid M. (eds) Ground Improvement and Earth Structures. GeoMEast 2017. Sustainable Civil Infrastructures. Springer, Cham
Zachariah J.P., Sahoo J.P., Ghosh S. (2019) Influence of Length to Diameter Ratio on Strength Parameters of Offshore Monopiles. In: Agnihotri A., Reddy K., Bansal A. (eds) Environmental Geotechnology. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Vol 31. Springer, Singapore.https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-7010-6_19.
Professional Recognition
Editorial Board Member of International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, Taylor and Francis.
Reviewing Papers from the following Journals:
Canadian Geotechnical Journal
Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE
International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE
Soils and Foundations, Elsevier
Ocean Engineering, Elsevier
Tunneling and Underground Space Technology, Elsevier
Marine Georesources and Geotechnology, Taylor and Francis
Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, Springer
International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, Taylor and Francis
Indian Geotechnical Journal
Membership/Fellowship of Professional Societies:
Life member of Indian Geotechnical Society
Life member of Indian Roads Congress
Life member of Indian Society for Construction Materials and Structures
Life member of Indian Society of Earthquake Technology
Member of Executive Committee of Indian Society of Earthquake Technology for the term 2019-2021 and 2021-2023.
Member of Executive Committee of Society for Promotion of Soil Dynamics in India for the term 2018-2020.
Scholastic Achievements
Secured All India Rank 14th (99.67 percentile) in the GATE -2001 (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering)
Secured 3rd rank in Civil Engineering in College of Engineering and Technology (Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology), Bhubaneswar
Secured State level 3rd rank in Civil Engineering in the JEE-L (Joint Entrance Examination For Lateral Entry)
Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology merit scholarship from July, 1998–July, 2000.
National merit scholarship from August, 1993–August, 1996.
Conference on Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics-2017 (CoNMig-2017) at IIT Roorkee during March 03-05, 2017.
Landslide Analysis and Mitigation at IIT Roorkee on December 07, 2018.
Pullout capacity obliquely loaded plate anchors
Sponsoring agency: IIT Roorkee
Duration: 2015 – 2018
PI
Utilization of crushed slag sand in Geotechnical Projects for Infrastructure Development
Sponsoring agency: Metarolls Ispat Private Limited
Duration: 2019 – 2021
Co-PIPI: Prof. V A Sawant (IIT Roorkee)
Study on response of subgrade soil of penta-rail track and means to improve the functionality requirements of track
Sponsoring agency: TBRL
Duration: 2020 – 2022
Co-PIPI: Prof. V A Sawant (IIT Roorkee)
Strength and deformation behavior of rocks at varying moisture contents under triaxial loading and unloading
Sponsoring agency: IIT Kanpur
Duration: 2021-2023
PI
Damage mitigation strategies for buried structures in different geological media under propagation of blast waves from near field explosion
Sponsoring agency: DRDO
Duration: 2021-2023
PICo-PI: Prof. G Tiwari (IIT Kanpur)
Modelling, simulation and dynamic fracture behavior of composites under high strain rate loadings
Sponsoring agency: ARMREB
Duration: 2021-2023
PICo-PI: Sonalisa Ray (IIT Roorkee)
Development of Design Guidelines/Charts for Quick Estimation of Caverns Behaviour & Support layout including openings based on 3D FEM Analysis
Sponsoring agency: NHPC
Duration: 2021-2023
PICo-PI: Prof. G Tiwari (IIT Kanpur)
Kinematic limit analysis solutions for some geotechnical stability problemsName of the student: R GaneshIndependent Guidance
Analysis of plate anchors and retaining walls supporting soil with sloping surfaceName of the student: Sunil KhuntiaIndependent Guidance
Support pressure for stability of circular tunnels under different ground conditionsName of the student: Bibhash KumarIndependent Guidance
Analysis of soil nailed slopes under seismic conditionsName of the student: Anant KokaneJoint Guidance with: Prof. V A Sawant, IIT Roorkee
Response of geomaterials of two layered pavement structures under static and cyclic loadingsName of the student: Avinash KumarIndependent GuidanceStatus: Submitted
Behaviour of laterally loaded rock-socketed Piles in jointed rock massName of the student: Koushik PanditJoint Guidance with: Prof. M Singh, IIT RoorkeeStatus: Continuing
Strength behavior of rock under true triaxial stress conditionsName of the student: Prabhakar KumarJoint Guidance with: Prof. N K Samadhiya, IIT RoorkeeStatus: Continuing
Response of subgrade soil under static and dynamic loadingName of the student: Utkarsh MishraJoint Guidance with: Prof. V A Sawant, IIT RoorkeeStatus: Continuing
Stability of tunnelsName of the student: Gowtham GIndependent GuidanceStatus: Continuing
Bearing capacity of foundationsName of the student: Mansha MushtaqIndependent GuidanceStatus: Continuing
Underground excavationsName of the student: Spandan SahuJoint Guidance with: Prof. G Tiwari, IIT KanpurStatus: Continuing
Bearing capacity of strip foundations on reinforced sloping groundName of the student: Abhishek SainiIndependent Guidance
Passive resistance of retaining walls with reinforced backfillName of the student: Chintamani GuptaIndependent Guidance
Pullout capacity of anchorsName of the student: ManishIndependent Guidance
Interference of FootingsName of the student: OmPrakash BhavariyaIndependent Guidance
Stability of tunnels in soils under different surcharge loadingsName of the student: Parth ShuklaIndependent Guidance
Behavior of stone columns in loose sandName of the student: Prabhakar KumarIndependent Guidance
Stability analysis of slopes reinforced with pilesName of the student: Anurag TakJoint Guidance with: Prof. Sarada Pradhan, IIT Roorkee
Effect of shape, size and joint rigidity on pullout capacity of plate anchorsName of the student: Kapil MeenaIndependent Guidance
Pullout capacity of plate anchors subjected to inclined loadsName of the student: Kapil MeenaIndependent Guidance
Strength behavior of geo-synthetic reinforced soilName of the student: Aashima ChrayaIndependent Guidance
Triaxial strength behavior of cement stabilized sandName of the student: Anshuman SinghIndependent Guidance
Stability analysis of unsupported tunnels in weak rock massesName of the student: Ashutosh SatiIndependent Guidance
Experimental studies on uplift capacity of different shapes of plate anchorsName of the student: Abhay Singh SajwanJoint Guidance with: Prof. V A Sawant, IIT Roorkee
Reinforced soil wallsName of the student: Ruby PrajapatiIndependent GuidanceStatus: Continuing
Tunneling in rock massName of the student: Ajay KumarIndependent GuidanceStatus: Continuing
Strength behavior of rocksName of the student: Ashwini Anand SinghIndependent GuidanceStatus: Continuing
Underground excavation in soilName of the student: Harsh Sanjay JawarkarIndependent GuidanceStatus: Continuing