NITK researchers present paper at US conference
Buckling Stability
of Web Perforated
Cold-formed Steel Storage Rack
Columns,' authored by a research scholar and an assistant professor from the department of civil engineering,
NITK Surathkal
, was presented at the
Structural Stability and Research Council
(SSRC) 2025 conference, held in Louisville, Kentucky, USA, recently.
Amoke Shabhari, a research scholar, and J Vijaya Vengadesh Kumar, an assistant professor from NITK Surathkal, presented the paper. Selected as one among 49 papers worldwide, this study stood out for its innovative approach to enhancing the buckling stability of cold-formed steel storage rack columns, a critical advancement for structural engineering applications. The research, recognised for its technical excellence and real-world relevance, features NITK's prominence in advanced engineering innovation.
Shabhari was the only student from India to present at SSRC 2025, sharing the global stage with three distinguished professors from Indian institutions. His achievement highlights the talent nurtured at the institute and positions India as a hub of structural engineering innovation.
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