B N Rao

About B N Rao

B N Rao, With an exceptional h-index of 31 and a recent h-index of 20 (since 2020), a distinguished researcher at Indian Institute of Technology Madras, specializes in the field of Computational solid mechanics, finite element analysis, meshless analysis, computer-aided design, structural reliability.

His recent articles reflect a diverse array of research interests and contributions to the field:

Optimizing integration point density for exponential finite element shape functions for phase-field modeling of fracture in functionally graded materials

Investigations on the dynamic snap-through of MFC bonded self-resetting bistable laminates

Parametric study of square dome-shaped kirigami folded structure for blast mitigation

Vibration analysis of bistable unsymmetric laminates with curvilinear fiber paths

Phase-field modeling of brittle fracture using automatically oriented exponential finite elements

Dynamic response of piezoelectrically actuated bistable cross-ply laminates under oscillating impulse voltages

Coolant leak rate through fatigue cracked pipe bend: An experimental and design standard based investigation

Phase-field modeling of brittle fracture in functionally graded materials using exponential finite elements

B N Rao Information

University

Position

Professor of Civil Engineering

Citations(all)

3374

Citations(since 2020)

1308

Cited By

2563

hIndex(all)

31

hIndex(since 2020)

20

i10Index(all)

66

i10Index(since 2020)

42

Email

University Profile Page

Google Scholar

B N Rao Skills & Research Interests

Computational solid mechanics

finite element analysis

meshless analysis

computer-aided design

structural reliability

Top articles of B N Rao

Title

Journal

Author(s)

Publication Date

Optimizing integration point density for exponential finite element shape functions for phase-field modeling of fracture in functionally graded materials

International Journal for Computational Methods in Engineering Science and Mechanics

PC Sidharth

BN Rao

2024/4/22

Investigations on the dynamic snap-through of MFC bonded self-resetting bistable laminates

Composite Structures

PM Anilkumar

S Scheffler

A Haldar

EL Jansen

BN Rao

...

2024/3/15

Parametric study of square dome-shaped kirigami folded structure for blast mitigation

Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures

Vishal M Birari

BN Rao

2024/1/2

Vibration analysis of bistable unsymmetric laminates with curvilinear fiber paths

International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics

KS Akhil

PM Anilkumar

A Haldar

BN Rao

2023/5/19

Phase-field modeling of brittle fracture using automatically oriented exponential finite elements

International Journal of Fracture

PC Sidharth

BN Rao

2023/8

Dynamic response of piezoelectrically actuated bistable cross-ply laminates under oscillating impulse voltages

Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures

B Danish

PM Anilkumar

Ayan Haldar

BN Rao

2023/11/21

Coolant leak rate through fatigue cracked pipe bend: An experimental and design standard based investigation

International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping

R Suresh Kumar

BN Rao

K Velusamy

S Raghupathy

2023/8/1

Phase-field modeling of brittle fracture in functionally graded materials using exponential finite elements

Engineering Fracture Mechanics

PC Sidharth

BN Rao

2023/10/26

A Phase Field Approach to Fracture Mechanics Problems

Sidharth PC

BN Rao

2023/7/16

Seismic fragility of non-ductile RC frames for pounding risk assessment

Structures

R Sinha

BN Rao

2023/10/1

A Phase Field Method Based Fracture Analysis of Functionally Graded Plates

Sidharth PC

BN Rao

2023/7/16

High dimensional model representation for the probabilistic assessment of seismic pounding

Advanced Topics in Mechanics of Materials, Structures and Construction: AToMech1-2023

R Sinha

BN Rao

2023/9/1

Refined Semi-Analytical Framework to Predict the Natural Vibration Characteristics of Bistable Laminates

AIAA Journal

PM Anilkumar

BN Rao

Sven Scheffler

Marlene Wolniak

Raimund Rolfes

...

2023/7

Uncertainty quantification of bistable variable stiffness laminate using machine learning assisted perturbation approach

Composite Structures

KS Suraj

PM Anilkumar

CG Krishnanunni

BN Rao

2023/9/1

Suppression of cross-well vibrations of a bistable square cross-ply laminate using an additional composite strip

International Journal of Dynamics and Control

B Danish

PM Anilkumar

BN Rao

2023/12

Investigations on the linear vibration characteristics of bistable unsymmetrical laminates

PM Anilkumar

BN Rao

A Haldar

Sven Scheffler

Marlene Wolniak

...

2022

A Review on Phase-Field Models Applied to Fracture in Solids

PC Sidharth

BN Rao

2022/4/5

Investigations on the multistability of series-connected unsymmetric laminates

Composites Science and Technology

A Phanendra Kumar

PM Anilkumar

A Haldar

S Scheffler

O Dorn

...

2022/10/20

Parametric perturbation studies on the behaviour of bistable unsymmetrical laminates

KS Suraj

PM Anilkumar

BN Rao

CG Krishnanunni

2022/9/24

3D Non-linear Finite Element Analysis of a Naturally Corroded Beam

Ankita Suman Mohanty

BN Rao

2022/4/5

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