Shilpa Deshpande

Dedicated and results-driven civil engineer with a PhD in Civil Engineering, specializing in Tunnel Engineering. Extensive experience in both academic and practical aspects of civil engineering, with a proven track record of successful research projects, publications. Passionate about educating the next generation of civil engineers and contributing to innovative research in the field. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to organizational growth.

American Society of Civil Engineers, 12312142

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• Primavera P6 professional
• Volunteer in National Conference on Advances in Construction Management-2020
• Student Co-Ordinator in the 2nd national conference on Advances in Construction Management-2022
• NPTEL- Advanced Concrete Technology
• NPTEL-Water Supply Engineering
• NPTEL-Rock Engineering

Nationality: Indian

• English
• Hindi
• Marathi

• Fellow Research Scholar, COEP Technological University, 2022, Present, Institutional Doctoral Fellowship Scheme [IDF]-2022, Tunnelling through the fragile terrain of the Lesser Himalaya presents significant challenges, including issues with tunnel stability, such as squeezing rock masses, fault zones, geological folds, high overburden, and water seepages. To address these challenges, selecting appropriate excavation methods and construction sequences is crucial to ensure face stability and control over standup time. This research aims to compare excavation methods for enhancing face stability in a Mega Tunnel. Actual geological and geotechnical parameters from a site of Rishikesh- Karanprayag BG Rail line project of Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) in the Lesser Himalaya were utilized for reliable results. Computational analysis was conducted using finite element analysis, focusing on vertical displacement of the tunnel crown to assess face stability at various stages of excavation. Parametric studies were performed to understand the effects of water pressure on tunnel displacement and stress trajectories. The study concludes that ring-cut excavation provides better displacement control initially, followed by the New Austrian Tunneling Method (NATM), and later on the mechanized excavation. Additionally, in utilization Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) techniques, accurate estimation of pressure parameters is essential to prevent TBM jamming issues. Research proposes a methodology for determining a suitable machine and its pressure parameter for implementing the success of TBM tunnelling method in the Himalayan region to avoid and mitigation of machine jamming/blocking risk. Relation of Cutterhead Torque (TQ) and Machine Thrust (TH) were developed with tunnel diameter (D) using FEA. This research provides valuable insights for project planning in the lesser Himalayan region.
• Research Study, University of Technology Sydney, UTM Malysia, Prediction of Penetration rate and Advance rate in tunnelling plays vital role in any tunnel project for successful completion of project with respect to time and cost. This research study conduct the prediction of these parameter using Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning Techniques (AI/ML). Particularly this study conducted with association of researcher from University of Technology Sydney, And UTM, Malysia. I acknowledge Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL), Uttatakhand and Herrenknecht India Pvt Ltd, Chennai for the support during this research.

B-4, Parth enclave, canal road, karvenagar, Pune

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• Prof. T.N. Singh Best Paper award (2024), IIT-Patna
• Runner- Sangeet Rajni (Singing) – Annual Gathering, Govt. Polytechnic, Aurangabad
• Winner-Oratory compition- Samajik Vanikaran Sanchnalay, Maharashtra

• Investigation for Influence of Pressure on Face Stability of Mega Tunnel, International Conference on Geotechnical Challenges in Mining, Tunneling and Underground Infrastructures, 2021, Singapore
• Finite Element Analysis for Parametric Study of Mega Tunnels, Recent Trends in Construction Technology and Management: Select Proceedings of ACTM 2021, 2022, Singapore
• Excavation Stability Assessment of Tunnel Boring Machine-Driven Mega Tunnel in Lesser Himalayan Region
• Evaluation for Face Stability of TBM Driven Mega Tunnel under Various Rock Strength Parameters, 8th International Congress on Computational Mechanics and Simulation, 2022
• Feasibility Study of Mechanized Tunnelling Using Tunnel Boring Machine in Mountainous Region of Himalaya, International Conference on Sustainable Infrastructure: Innovations, Opportunities and Challenges, 2023
• Parametric Study of Influence of Tunnel Shape on Face Stability with Its Optimization in Weak Rock Region, International Conference on Sustainable Infrastructure: Innovations, Opportunities and Challenges, 2023
• Evaluating the Impact of Excavation and Their Sequences on Tunnel Stability In Himalayan Region, Sustainable Infrastructure: Innovations, Opportunities and Challenges, 2024
• Optimization of spacing and angle between twin tunnels for metro rail construction, International Conference on Logistics, Supply Chain and Transportation, 2024
• A Comprehensive Analysis for Impact of Rock Strength Parameters on Face Excavation Patterns and Stability in Himalayan Tunnels, International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management, 2024
• Risk Assessment Study for Mega Tunnel in Fault Zone of the Lesser Himalayas Using Finite Element Analysis, International Conference on Transportation and Development 2024, 2024
• Feasibility Analysis of Mega Tunnel in Himalayan Region, International Conference on Geotechnical Issues in Energy, Infrastructure and Disaster Management, 2024
• Evaluation Of Face Stability For Mega Tunnel Under Varying Ground Strength Parameters, Civil and Environmental Engineering, 20, 2, 2024

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