Sanal M Raj

Passionate Structural Engineering graduate from College of Engineering, Trivandrum, holding Honours degree in BTech Civil Engineering from TKM College of Engineering, Kollam, with robust expertise in structural analysis and sustainable construction practices, complemented by hands-on experience from MTech project centered on bamboo-reinforced wall panels.

• Development and Applications of Special Concretes - NPTEL
• Modern Construction Materials - NPTEL
• Glass in buildings: Design and applications - NPTEL
• Design Thinking: A Primer - NPTEL
• Structural Design using STAAD Pro - NSIC

• Treasurer, ASCE Student Chapter – organized technical events and managed chapter finances (2023–24)
• Freelance video editor – edited 50+ promotional, cinematic, and event-based videos for clients and student organizations

• Study on Structural Behaviour of Bamboo reinforced concrete wall panel

The work was done as an MTech final year project aimed at promoting sustainable construction by investigating the potential of bamboo fiber waste in enhancing the mechanical properties of concrete mixes. The study also involved a detailed analysis of the axial load performance of bamboo-reinforced concrete wall panels with different reinforcement layouts, focusing on their structural efficiency and feasibility as eco-friendly alternatives in modern construction.

• Analysis and design of Prime Property Developers' (PPD) G+1 Residential Building using ETABS

The project was done using AutoCAD and ETABS as part of an internship at Creative Structures. The project involved modeling the structural framework, analyzing load distributions, and ensuring compliance with relevant IS codes and safety standards, contributing to a practical understanding of real-world residential design and consultancy practices.

• AutoCAD drafting and layout design for the proposed school building at GHSS Porur, Kerala

This work was carried out during my tenure at KILA It involved conducting on-site visits to take accurate measurements, which were then used to prepare a detailed site plan Based on this, the AutoCAD drafting of the proposed building was completed, ensuring precision and adherence to project requirements.

• Interface properties of Recycled construction and demolition waste for Road Embankments.

Carried out as part of the BTech final year project, the work focused on the geotechnical assessment of recycled fine-grained construction and demolition (C&D) waste in combination with geosynthetics. Through direct shear testing, the study analyzed the interface behavior between the materials to determine their performance The project aimed to evaluate the feasibility of repurposing C&D waste as a sustainable filler material for road embankments, contributing to eco-friendly and resource-efficient practices in civil engineering.