मालवीय राष्ट्रीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान जयपुर (राष्ट्रीय महत्व का संस्थान)
Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur (An Institute of National Importance)
Department of Civil Engineering
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15

Journal Publications

11

Conference Publications

2

PhD Research Supervised

1

Awards & Honours

Qualifications
  • Ph.D.(Geotechnical Engineering) from Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee(2018)
    M.Tech.(Geotechnical Engineering) from Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee(2013)
    B .Tech.(Civil Engineering) from College of Engineering Roorkee, UTU(2011)
Research Interests

Geotechnical Engineering, Numerical Modelling, Unsaturated Soil Mechnaics, Constitutive Modelling in Geomechanics, .

Brief Research Profile

My research focus is related to understanding the hydro-mechanical behavior of unsaturated soils, which include natural, compacted, expansive, collapsible and other problematic soils.

Professional Background
  • Assistant Professor at MNIT Jaipur [23 January 2020 - Present].
    Assistant Professor at G. B. Pant Institute of Engineering and Technology Pauri, Uttarakhand [12 January 2018 - 22 January 2020].
    Assistant Professor at Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Uttarakahnd [04 August 2017 - 11 January 2018].

  • Environmental Science
  • Environmental Science and Ecology
  • Geotechnical Engineering -1
  • Highway Subgrade and Foundation Analysis
  • Lifeline Services and Disasters
  • Mathematics for Transportation Engineering

    2025
  • Singh, D.K. and Mehndiratta, S. , "Effect of Shallow Footing Resting on Variably Saturated Soil Slopes under Varying Rainfall Infiltration Conditions" , Indian Geotech J (Springer Nature) Volume :55 / 1215-1227 / 2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40098-024-00989-4
  • Singh, D.K., Mehndiratta, S. and Gautam, B., "Numerical Simulation of Retaining Wall Under Rainfall Infiltration with Variable Permeability" , Indian Geotech J (Springer Nature) Volume :2025 / / 2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40098-025-01284-6
  • Gupta, P., Keskar, S.S., Mehndiratta, S. and Singh D. K., "Numerical Analysis of Crest Loading and Pile Positioning in Rainfall-Affected Slope Stability" , Journal of Structural Design and Construction Practice (ASCE) Volume :00 / / 2025 DOI: Accepted_Manuscript (in production)
  • Gupta, P., Mehndiratta, S. and Singh, S. , "Evaluating Long-Term Stability of Embankments on Soft Soils: A Numerical Study with Taguchi Optimization" , Indian Geotech J (Springer Nature) Volume :() / 1-14 / 2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40098-025-01380-7
  • Gupta, P., Mehndiratta, S. and Singh, S., "Enhancing Coastal Embankment Performance through Numerical Modelling and Taguchi Optimization" , Geotechnical and Geological Engineering (Springer Nature) Volume :() / / 2025 DOI: https://doi.org/ 10.1007/s10706-025-03458-8
  • Bhawarnab, G. and Mehndiratta, S., "Analysis of a rock slope with an infilled planar joint using deterministic and probabilistic approaches" , Indian Geotech J (Springer Nature) Volume :55 / 191-199 / 2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40098-024-00925-6
  • Bhawarnab, G. and Mehndiratta, S., "Shear Behaviour of Rock Joints Filled With Unsaturated Infill: Insights from Numerical Modelling and Development of Strength Criterion " , International Journal of Geomechanics (ASCE) Volume :00 / / 2025 DOI: 10.1061/IJGNAI/GMENG-11668
    • 2024
  • Gupta, P. and Mehndiratta, S. , "Exploring the Efficacy of Slope Stabilization Using Piles: A Comprehensive Review" , Indian Geotechnical Journal (Springer Nature) Volume :55 / 3442-2459 / 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40098-024-01119-w
  • Khichad J. S., Vishwakarma, R. J., Morkhade, S. G. and Mehndiratta S., "Comparative study of flexural stress estimation methods in concrete pavement considering tied concrete shoulder" , Structural Engineering and Mechanics (Techno Press) Volume :90 (2) / 177-187 / 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.12989/sem.2024.90.2.177
    • 2023
  • Siddharth Mehndiratta, Deepak Kumar Singh, Vishwas A. Sawant and Gaurav Tiwari, "Development of Uncoupled and Coupled Approaches to Analysing the Response of Foundations Resting over Partially Saturated Soil: Mathematical Development and Comparisons" , Indian Geotechnical Journal (Springer) Volume :52 / / 2023 DOI: 10.1007/s40098-022-00686-0
    • 2019
  • Mehndiratta, S. and Sawant, V. A., "Wetting-Drying Effect on Response of Footing Resting on Partially Saturated Soils" , International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering (Taylor & Francis) Volume :16(2) / 187-199 / 2019
    • 2018
  • Kumari, S., Sawant V. A. and Mehndiratta, S. , "Effectiveness of Stone Column in Liquefaction Mitigation" , Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Soil Dynamics (ASCE) (ASCE) Volume :5 / 207-216 / 2018
    • 2017
  • Mehndiratta, S. and Sawant, V. A, "Numerical Modelling of Mechanical Behaviour of Partially Saturated Soils Using Coupled FEA" , International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering (Taylor and Francis) Volume :11 / 452-466 / 2017
  • Mehndiratta, S. and Sawant, V. A., "Behaviour of Partially Saturated Soil Under Isotropic and Triaxial Condition Using Modified BBM" , Indian Geotechnical Journal (Springer) Volume :47 / 219-232 / 2017
    • 2014
  • Mehndiratta, S., Sawant, V. A. and Samadhiya, N. K., "Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis of Laterally Loaded Pile" , Structural Engineering and Mechanics (TechnoPress) Volume :49 / 479-489 / 2014

    2025
  • Garg, A., Sawant, V.A. and Mehndiratta, S. , "Numerical Analysis of Combined Piled Raft Foundation in a Layered Soil Profile" , 10th Indian Young Geotechnical Engineers Conference by :10th Indian Young Geotechnical Engineers Conference at IIT Indore / / 2025
  • Garg, A., Sawant, V.A. and Mehndiratta, S. , "Performance Evaluation of Combined Piled Raft Foundation Subjected to Combined v-H Loading" , 1st GeotechAsia-GeoVadis: The Future of Geotechnical Engineering by :CRC Press at Goa, India / 469-475 / 2025
    • 2023
  • Gupta, P. and Mehndiratta, S. , "A Comparative Study Using Different Methods for Reliability Analysis of Slope" , Indian Geotechnical Conference by :IIT Roorkee at IIT Roorkee / / 2023
  • Singh, D.K. and Mehndiratta, S., "Stability Analysis of Partially Saturated Soil Slopes Under the Influence of Various Rainfall Intensities and Duration" , Indian Getechnical Conference by :IIT Rookree at IIT Roorkee / / 2023
    • 2022
  • Singh, D. K., Mehndiratta, S. and Vishwakarma R. J., "Numerical Solution for 1-D Consolidation of Partially Saturated Soil Under Cyclic Loading" , Symposium in Earthquake Engineering by :IIT Roorkee at IIT Roorkee / / 2022
    • 2021
  • Deepak Kumar Singh, Chitranshu Kumawat and Siddharth Mehndiratta , "Consolidation of Layered Soils With Variable Compressibility" , First Indian Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering by :Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar at Jalandhar / / 2021
    • 2018
  • Mehndiratta, S., Nautiyal, S and Sawant, V.A., "Numerical Modelling of Mechanical Behaviour of Partially Saturated Soils Using Uncoupled Approach" , National Conference on Advanced Structures, Materials and Methodology in Civil Engineering (ASMMCE-2018) by :B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar at Jalandhar / / 2018
  • Dilshad A.I., Rawat, A., and Mehndiratta, S., "Improvement of Shear Strength of Soil by Mixing Optimum Percentage of Bitumen Emulsion and Cement Content" , ASMMCE-2108 by :NIT Jalandhar at Jalandhar / / 2018
    • 2017
  • Mehndiratta, S., Sawant, V. A. and Sharma, S., "Numerical Simulation of Volume Change Behaviour of Partially Saturated Soil" , Conference on Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics by :IIT Roorkee at IIT Roorkee / / 2017
    • 2015
  • Mehndiratta, S. and Sawant, V. A. , "Behaviour of Partially Saturated Soil Below Strip Footing Using Coupled FEM" , International Conference on Geo-Engineering and Climate Change Technologies for Sustainable Environmental Management (GCCT-2015) by :MNNIT, Allahabad at MNNIT Allahabad / / 2015
  • Mehndiratta, S. and Sawant, V. A., "Coupled Finite Element Analysis of Strip Footing Resting on Partially Saturated Soil" , Indian Geotechnical Conference by :IGC Pune CHapter at College of Engineering Pune / / 2015

  • Book Chapter, "Consolidation of Layered Soils with Variable Compressibility" ISBN:978-981-19-4739-1 published by - In Indian Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering Conference, Springer, Singapore Year: 2022 authors- Singh, D. K., Kumawat, C., & Mehndiratta, S.
  • Book Chapter, "Numerical Solution for 1-D Consolidation of Partially Saturated Soil Under Cyclic Loading" ISBN:978-981-99-1578-1 published by - Springer, Singapur Year: 2023 authors- Singh, D.K., Mehndiratta, S. and Vishwakarma, R.J.
  • Book Chapter, "Effectiveness of stone column in liquefaction mitigation" ISBN:9780784481462 published by - In Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Soil Dynamics (ASCE) Year: 2018 authors- Kumari, S., Sawant, V. A., & Mehndiratta, S.

Level Type Collaborator Organization Year
NationalPublication: Title: Development of uncoupled and coupled approaches to analysing the response of foundations resting over partially saturated soil: mathematical development and comparisonsGaurav TiwariAssociate Professor, IIT Kanpur2023

  • National level Short Term Course on Materials and Structures Under Extreme Loading at Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar, Jalandhar, India from 02-05-2024 to 06-05-2024
  • National level Conference on Indian Geotechnical Conference (IGC 2023) at Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, India from 14-12-2023 to 16-12-2023
  • National level FDP on Advances in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering at Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar, Jalandhar, India from 25-05-2023 to 29-05-2023
  • National level FDP on Curriculum Development in the Light of NEP 2020 at PDPM IIITDM Jabalpur, IIT Roorkee, MNIT Jaipur, and NIT Patna, Online mode, India from 08-08-2022 to 19-08-2022
  • National level Conference on First Indian Geotechnical and Geo-environmental Engineering Conference (IGGEC-21) at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar, Jalandhar, India from 19-11-2021 to 20-11-2021
  • National level Conference on Advanced Structures, Materials and Methodology in Civil Engineering (ASMMCE-2018) at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar, Jalandhar, India from 03-11-2018 to 04-11-2018
  • National level Short Term Course on Deep Foundation of Mega Structure at Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, India from 27-07-2018 to 01-08-2018
  • National level Workshop on Faculty Induction Program at Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Hyderabad, India from 15-01-2018 to 19-01-2018
  • National level Short Term Course on Structural Elements Subjected to Extreme Loadings at Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, India from 20-03-2017 to 24-03-2017
  • National level Conference on Numerical Modelling in Geomechanics (CoNMiG)-2017 at Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, India from 03-03-2017 to 04-03-2017
  • National level Seminar on Geotechnical Investigations (NSGI-2017) at VFSTR University, Vadlamudi, Guntur Dist., India from 18-02-2017 to 18-02-2017
  • National level Short Term Course on Constitutive modelling on Practical Geotechnical Analysis at Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, India from 06-06-2016 to 16-06-2016
  • International level Conference on Geo-Engineering and Climate Change technologies for Sustainable Environmental Management (GCCT)-2015 at Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Allahabad, India from 09-10-2015 to 11-10-2015
  • National level Workshop on Rock Engineering for Hilly Regions at Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, India from 26-09-2015 to 27-09-2015
  • National level Conference on Geotechnical Advances and Novel Geomechanical Applications (GANGA) at IIT Roorkee , Roorkee, India from 22-12-2013 to 24-12-2013

  • Lifetime member of Indian Geotechnical Society (IGS)

    Ongoing
  • Pankaj Gupta on Stability Analysis of Slopes using piles Considering Soil Structure Interaction Year - 2021
  • Deepak Kumar Singh on Numerical Modelling of Geotechnical Problems in Partially Saturated Soils Year - 2020

    2024-2025
  • Navneet Kumar on Comparative Finite Element Analysis of Pile Foundation Behaviour Adjacent to Single and Twin Tunnel Excavation Year - 2024-2025 (Completed)
  • Sanchay Kumar on Stabilization of Expansive Soil for Subgrade Using Flyash Based Geopolymer Year - 2024-2025 (Completed)
    • 2023-2024
  • Swapnaja Keskar on Stability Analysis of Rainfall Affected Slope Using Piles Year - 2023-2024 (Completed)
  • Prabhat Ranjan on Effect of Flyash and Alccofine as Cementitious Materials and Crumb Rubber as Fine Aggregate on M40 Grade of Concrete Year - 2023-2024 (Completed)
  • Shubham Jangir on Stabilization of Expansive Soil by Using Different Year - 2023-2024 (Completed)
    • 2022-2023
  • Shruti S Wakode on Finite Element Analysis of Various Tunnel Excavations and Their Effect on Surrounding Structure. Year - 2022-2023 (Completed)
  • Sanjay Singh on Prediction of rutting in flexible pavement using FEM Year - 2022-2023 (Completed)
  • Nikhil K Mathur on Application of Geogrid in Flexible Pavement Year - 2022-2023 (Completed)
  • Apoorv Agarwal on Design of Flexible Pavement by IITPAVE Software: A Case Study. Year - 2022-2023 (Completed)
  • Krishan Jhajharia on Optimisation of Rock Bolts for Stabilising Rock Slopes: A Numerical Analysis Year - 2022-2023 (Completed)
  • Nitesh Kumar on Analysis of an embankment on soft soil using geogr Year - 2022-2023 (Completed)
    • 2021-2022
  • Chitranshu Kumawat on Consolidation of Subgrade Soil Under Cyclic Loading With or Without Rest Period Year - 2021-2022 (Completed)

  • Topic: Numerical Analysis on the Performance of Stone Columns in Soft Clay Year - 2024-2025
    Azad Kumar, Himanshu Goyal and Nandkishor Kumaw (Completed)
  • Topic: Numerical Analysis of the Stability of a Slope Reinforced With Piles Year - 2023-2024
    Rishi Kumar, Saumya Singh, Akash Kumar (Completed)
  • Topic: Numerical Analysis of Rock Stability on Slopes and Solution Using Rock Bolting Year - 2022-2023
    Sarita Meena Shreshta Shrivastava, Vanshika Maan (Completed)
  • Topic: 1-D Consolidation Under Haversine Loading With Variable Coefficient of Consolidation Year - 2021-2022
    Gaurav Bauhara, Hitarth Meena, Umang Sharma (Completed)
  • Topic: Finite Difference Approach For Consolidation With Variable Compressibility Year - 2020-2021
    Deepak, Pradeep Suman, Anoop Singh Yadav (Completed)

  • Faculty Advisor, Technical Club (Astronomy) in Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT) Jaipur from - 31-08-2024 to Till Date
  • Member, Department Selection Committee in Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT) Jaipur from - 27-05-2024 to Till Date
  • Faculty In Charge (Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory) in MNIT Jaipur from - 11-04-2023 to Till Date
  • Faculty In charge (Departmental Timetable) in MNIT Jaipur from - 08-01-2022 to Till Date
  • Faculty-In-charge (Departmental Website) in MNIT Jaipur from - 01-07-2020 to Till Date
  • Faculty-In-Charge (Documentation) in MNIT Jaipur from - 01-07-2020 to Till Date

  • Best Paper for given by B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar Year - 2018