Bhargavi Chowdepalli, Ph.D.

I am a researcher specializing in the mechanical and deformation behavior of unsaturated soils under cyclic loading, with a strong focus on the influence of climatic conditions. My research interests extend to material characterization and soil retention properties, aiming to improve our understanding of soil behavior under varying environmental conditions.

I have experience working with typical triaxial setups and image analysis techniques, which I use to investigate complex soil responses. Currently, my work explores key temperature-dependent behaviors in clay soils through specifically designed experiments. Additionally, I am involved in developing advanced landslide modeling tools to enhance predictive capabilities in geotechnical engineering.

By integrating experimental findings with practical applications, my research contributes to developing more resilient infrastructure and sustainable land management practices.

Publication list:

Journals:

1. Chowdepalli B, Singh Rathore A, Watanabe K. Effect of compaction and moisture content on the deformation characteristics of unsaturated sandy soils varying fines content. Int J Geotech Eng 2024;00:1–10. https://doi.org/10.1080/19386362.2024.2362467 .

2. Chowdepalli B, Watanabe K. Empirical Equations Expressing the Effects of Measured Suction on the Compaction Curve for Sandy Soils Varying Fines Content. Geotechnics 2023;3:760–80. https://doi.org/10.3390/geotechnics3030042 .

3. Chowdepalli B, Karnamprabhakara BK, Umashankar B. Mechanical and environmental characteristics of geogrid-reinforced waste foundry sand beds. Proc Inst Civ Eng Gr Improv 2022:1–11. https://doi.org/10.1680/jgrim.21.00022 .

International Conferences:

1. Chowdepalli, B., and K. Watanabe. 2023. “Comparative study on suction obtained using the membrane filter method from triaxial apparatus and pressure plate apparatus.” IS-PORTO 2023: 8th International Symposium on Deformation Characteristics of Geomaterials.  http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202454401028

2. Chowdepalli B, Watanabe K. Effect of cyclic loading on the response of an unsaturated railway embankment. Why. Fifth Int. Conf. Railw. Technol. Res. Dev. Maint., Vol. 1, 2023, p. 1–8. https://doi.org/10.4203/ccc.1.3.7 .