Recent advances in materials, mechanics and management: proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Materials, Mechanics and Management (IMMM 2017), Trivandrum, Kerala, India, 13-15 July 2017

These proceedings present a selection of papers presented at the 3rd International Conference on Materials Mechanics and Management 2017 (IMMM 2017), which was jointly organized by the Departments of Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Architecture of College of Engineering Trivandrum. Developments in the fields of materials, mechanics and management have paved the way for overall improvements in all aspects of human life. The quest for meeting the requirements of the rapidly increasing population has led to revolutionary construction and production technologies aiming at optimum management and use of natural resources. The objective of this conference was to bring together experts from academic institutions, industries, research organizations and professionals for sharing of knowledge, expertise and experience in the emerging trends related to Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Architecture. IMMM 2017 provided opportunities for young researchers to actively engage in research discussions, new research interests, research ethics and professional development. Content: Civil engineeringGeotechnical engineeringGeotechnical utilisation of biosolids in Trivandrum a feasibility study S. Sajna, A.B. Bhaskar & K. KannanA framework for prediction of compaction parameters in standard proctor tests G. Sreelekshmy Pillai & P. VinodBio-enzyme stabilisation of Kaolinitic clay E.J. Joseph & M.K. SayidaDesign of amended marine clay liner S. Meenu Nair, A.R. Ajitha, S. Chandrakaran & S. EvagelineModel studies on footing in sand fills over soft clay and inclusion of skirts P. Neelima & J. BinduUtilization of waste from KMML as landfill liner N. Joy & A. SasikumarDurability study on coir geotextiles embedded in different pavement conditions A. Vijayan, Y. Sheela Evangeline & A. KrishnaStudy on the coir geotextile reinforced flexible pavements using DCP M.C. Jayachandran, Y. Sheela Evangeline, G.V. Rao, M.K. Sayida, A. Krishna & A. VijayanEffect of fin shape on the behaviour of piles under combined loading conditions R. Ambi, P.K. Jayasree & N. UnnikrishnanStatic pile load test inversion G.R. Potty, A. Bradshaw, S. Suresh & U. KrishnakumarStudy on flyash stabilized dredged material from Koyilandy harbour V. Jaya, K.R. Ajinu, A. Sivaprakash, A. Wilson, A.R. Chandran, A. Shameer & K. Vishnu PrasadTransportation engineeringPrioritisation of low volume roads using fuzzy multi criteria decision making S. Rose, B.S. Mathew & K.P. IsaacInvestigation on effects of nano particles on performance of HMA mix F. Shaz & T.R. LouiFeasibility analysis for waterway development-a case study of canals in Thrissur, Kerala N.M. Sabitha, B.G. Sreedevi & V.S. Sanjay KumarLevel of service of urban roads based on user perception V. Aparna & S. SaliniIdentification of critical inter arrival time at signalized intersections P.S. Praveen & R. AshalathaHydraulics engineeringComparison of statistical downscaling techniques for rainfall prediction-a case study J. George, J. Letha & P.G. JairajRiver training-a case study P.K. Suresh, C. Prabakar, V. Ponraj & D. PanneerselvamDownscaling of precipitation for Bharathapuzha river basin in Kerala L.R. Chandran & P.G. JairajStructural engineeringEffect of natural rubber latex in concrete with metakaolin admixture M. Nibin Gafoor & P.R. BeenaBond strength of coconut shell aggregate concrete by pull-out test A. Sujatha & Y. NadirShear flexural behaviour of high strength concrete beams A.A. Chandran & K. GirijaEffect of notch-depth ratio on fracture properties of light weight self compacting concrete beam A.A. Abraham & K.G. JayaprakashEffect of fine aggregate on shear fracture parameters of high strength concrete K.V. Jayasree, K.P. Safeer & K.S. PrebhakumariBuckling analysis of functionally graded plate using higher order shear deformation theory S. Swathikrishna & K.P. BeenaCyclic behaviour of hybrid fibre reinforced ECC column A.N. Vijayan, S. Sunitha, P. Vinod & K.R. BindhuFoamed concrete using waste materials: A review S.K. Jose, M. Soman & S. EvangelineAnalytical investigation on effect of shear friction: A critical issue in accelerated construction of bridge superstructures M.P. Geetha & K. GirijaRehabilitation of RC short columns using ferrocement jacketing J. Mohan & M. SomanDevelopment of foamed concrete building blocks using quarry dust M. Soman, V.S. Aparna, J. Joseph, M.S. Thottathil, A.R. Rahul & K.S. RevathyEnvironmental engineeringDevelopment of clay-glass-sand blended lightweight aggregate using sewage sludge as filler S.V. Kuruvilla, S. Sumi & K. SwarnalathaPermeability study of modified forms of sewage sludge suitable for temporary landfill cover material V.N. Vinitha, P. Latha & V. JayaRemoval of zinc and copper from aqueous media using iron nanoparticles J.G. Anuranjana Jaya & N. VijayanRemoval of anionic surfactant from waste water using immobilized pseudomonas sp A.S. Lekshmisree & N. VijayanPrediction of vehicular exhaust emission for Thiruvananthapuram city R.S. Kumar & K. SwarnalathaPolysulfone chitosan membrane for the removal of nitrate and phosphate from fertilizer wastes S. Krishnaveni & V. Meera Mechanical engineeringFluid mechanicsPrediction of coherent structures in end-wall flows using hybrid grids developed for turbomachinery applications R. Abhilash & S. Anil LalDesign engineeringStudy on extension springs hook geometry using FEA technique for moulded case circuit breaker A. Shirurkar, Y. Patil & J.D. DavidsonCFD study on window buffeting for a passenger car A. Nikam, Y. Khawade & D. JebaseelanDesign of flapping wing mechanism for bionic micro aerial vehicle C. Mrudul, S. Noble & K.G. SreejalekshmiDynamic characterization of wheel hub and seals R. Chaudhari & J.D. DavidsonDevelopment and validation of finite elements for tubular bonded joints in composite structures K.S. Sajikumar, N. Asok Kumar & B. Nageswara RaoEffect of grain refiner (0 to 1 wt. % Al-5Ti-B) addition on the microstructural and hardness characteristics of Al 336 alloy S. Zaviar, V.R. Shijil, S. Raphael, R. Sreeram, C.K. Sudarsh, V.R. Rajeev & K.K. ManeshMesh dependency study on wrinkling and vibration analysis on pre-stressed membranes K.R. Unnikrishnan, I.R. Praveen Krishna & C.O. ArunHeat transferThermophysical properties of refined kerosene-alumina nanofluid A.J. Sundararaj, L.G. Asirvatham, B.C. Pillai & S. PanickerApplication of machine learning algorithms to improve stock prediction using technical indicators R.K. Dhanya & V.S. UnnikrishnanSolution of momento energy integral equations for natural convection in a vertical channel using symbolic computation M. Jayaram & S. Asok KumarInfluence of stationary heated cylinder on the convective heat transfer of heated rotating cylinder in vertical alignment M. Mathew, G. Venugopal & M.R. RajkumarDigital requirement analysis in a public sector bank after demonetisation R. Rakhil Krishnan & V. Regi KumarExperimental study on Leidenfrost water droplets impact on heated aluminium ratchet surface S. Rameshan & S. Kumar RanjithIndustrial engineeringErgonomic design modifications of de-fibering machine in coir industry-a case study M. Satheeshkumar & K. KrishnakumarA methodology to detect and extract tables from born-digital PDF documents using deep learning C. Shichin, A.C. Vinay Chandran & V.S. UnnikrishnanAnalysis of bus bunching effect in morning peak period S. Sajikumar & V. Regi KumarArchitectureUrban design strategies for elder friendly spaces A. Sreedharan & N.C. MathewDevelopment of location specific profiled Fresnel collector for light pipes for harnessing daylight M.G. Nair & K. RamamurthyDecentralised solid waste management plan for Thrissur Municipal Corporation D. Nair & C.A. BinduPlanning for ageing population J.U. Nithya & P. PrabhakarInfluence of tactical urbanism on spatial planning N. Basheer & A. GeethaRole of Mega-Events in urban development T. Rijina & K.M. SujithSignificance of street vendors in urban scenario F. Thaha & S.R. LakshmiGentrification over urban authenticity A. Jame & C.A. BinduValue addition to Athangudi tiles P. Kurup & R. GettuStrategic planning for traditional neighbourhoods of Thrissur district L. Merin Maliyamave & T. Ranjini BhattathiripadThe role of regulatory mechanism in generating public space in the Kerala context S.S. George & M.K. KiniPlace branding as a tool in rejuvenating the derelict industrial areas: A case of Howrah, West Bengal K.I. Arun Raj & M.K. KiniRevitalization of historic inner cities K.S. Kavya & C.A. BijuA paradigm for climate responsive urban planning M. Daniel & S.G. ParambathWater as a hybrid space: Networking canals as transit interchange corridor a case of Kochi city S.S. Nair & M.K. KiniStrategy for revitalization of market neighborhood Valiyangadi, Kozhikode R.S. Veena & J.K. GeorgeChild friendly cities-a new approach for urban planning T.R. Rakhi & S. SuryaHappiness index-a tool for urban planning N.V. Aiswarya & R.T. BhattathiripadThe social value of streets R. Papana & T. PujaraVegetation integrated building design and its implications on the interior temperature in warm and humid climate T.K. Jayasree & R. KalaiselviAn assessment of post Tsunami recovery of coastal settlements in Kerala: A case of Kollam district M.V. Smitha & B. TomConceptual framework for preparation of pedestrian plan for cities in Kerala N. Amrutha & S. NairIssues faced while applying transit oriented development principles in an urban area-a case of Kochi city E.S. Jojee & P. PrabhakaranWater based tourism planning in Kerala context with focus on tourism circuit developments P.J. Nidhish & S. RajasreeIntegration of local climate zone into city planning M.P. Vidya & R. Deepa RaniPlanning of open space to support elder's needs A. Prasad & P. PrabhakarPlanning interventions for migrant-sending communities: Kerala context R. Mathew & A. LakshmiUrban design as a tool in building resilience to climate change in coastal cities A. Sanjeev & M.G. NairAssessing carbon dioxide emission from Thiruvananthapuram city V. Vijayan & S. Edward "These proceedings hold the papers presented at the 3rd International Conference on Materials Mechanics and Management 2017 (IMMM 2017), which℗ is jointly organized by the Departments of Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Architecture. Developments in the fields of materials, mechanics and management have paved the way for overall℗ improvements in all walks of human life. The quest for meeting the necessities of the rapidly increasing population has led to revolutionary construction and production technologies aiming at optimum management of natural resources. The objective of this conference is to bring together experts from academic institutions, industries, research organizations and professionals for sharing of knowledge, expertise and experience in the emerging trends related to Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Architecture. IMMM 2017 provided opportunities for young researchers to actively engage in research discussions, new research interests, research ethics and professional development."--Provided by publisher A selection of papers presented at the 3rd International Conference on Materials Mechanics and Management 2017 (IMMM 2017), Kerala, India. Covering Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Architecture. Providing opportunities to actively engage in research discussions, new research interests, ethics and development.