Dr. Siva Prasad B N V
Dr. Siva Prasad BNV is a professional, enthusiastic faculty, geo-scientist and consultant. Having executed over 58 inter-disciplinary industry-research projects in mining, civil, tunnelling, hydel, irrigation, energy and infrastructure sectors, crucial industrial requirements are well understood and solved. His expertise lies in the application of rock mechanics principles to solve industrial problems using numerical modelling techniques, drilling and blasting for underground and surface excavations, geodetic and geotechnical instrumentation in mines, tunnels, civil structures, and hydro-electric projects, design of ground control methods and support systems, determination of in-situ stress regimes, geotechnical mapping, rock mass characterization, and mine development. He has rich experience working for lead-zinc, gold, copper, iron ore, uranium, aluminium, iron ore, and coal mining. His international assignments include Bhutan, South Korea, Singapore, and Austria. He was on foreign deputation to Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project, Bhutan for four years. Prior to joining NIRM, he worked at Zawar Mines, Hindustan Zinc Limited contributing to mine transformation vis-à-vis mining, rock mechanics, and geotechnical aspects and also he is certified with a Second Class Mine Manager Certificate of Competency in metalliferous mines.
Degree | Discipline | Year | Institute / Organisation |
Ph.D. | Mining Engineering | 2022 | Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad |
Professional Course Work | Rock Mechanics (Basic and Advanced) | 2014 | Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad |
Second Class Mine Managers Certificate of Competency (Metal-Unrestricted) | 2014 | Directorate General of Mines Safety, GoI | |
B. Tech | Mining Engineering | 2013 | National Institute of Technology, Rourkela |
Tenure | Role |
14 Feb 2024 to Till Date | Assistant Professor, Department of Mining Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi |
Apr 2021 – 13 Feb 2024 | Scientist-II, National Institute of Rock Mechanics (NIRM), Bengaluru |
June 2017 – Aug 2021 | Foreign Deputation to Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project, Bhutan from NIRM |
Apr 2016 – Apr 2021 | Scientist-I, National Institute of Rock Mechanics, Bengaluru |
2013 – 2016 | Assistant Manager, Mining; Ground Control Officer, Department of Rock Mechanics, Zawar Group of Mines, Hindustan Zinc Limited, Development-in-charge, Zawarmala mine, HZL |
Countries Visited
Year | Country |
2017-2021 | Bhutan (Foreign Deputation) |
2020 | Austria |
2018 | South Korea |
2018 | Singapore |
Role | Society / Association |
Member | International Society for Rock Mechanics |
Life Member | Mining Engineer’s Association of India |
Member | The Institution of Engineers (India) |
Editorial Board Member | Journal of Geological Research |
Reviewer | Bulletin of Engineering Geology, UPorto Journal of Engineering, Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, Journal of Geological Research and Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, Journal of Sustainable Mining, Sustainability Journal. |
Exemplary work done at the Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project, Bhutan was appreciated by Honourable MD, JMD and DT of project.
ISRM Rocha Medal 2024 and Young Rock Engineering Award 2021 Nominee from India
Was a Technical Advisor for the execution of Geotechnical Instrumentation Works at Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project, Bhutan (June 2017 to Aug 2021)
Former Member of the Technical Committee for monitoring cavity filling and assessing the stability of large underground caverns of PHEP-II, Bhutan (15th May 2022 to 21st Aug 2021)
Was Camp Office In-charge, PHEP-II, Bhutan (June 2017 to Aug 2021)
Served as Secretary, Process Safety Management for Zawar Group of Mines (2014 to 2016)
Chief Core Member of Film & Music Society, Lead Violinist at Heartbeats-Fusion Band, Chief Coordinator of National Service Scheme (NSS) at NIT Rourkela (2009 to 2013)
Recognised as the foundation member of Society for Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth (SPIC MACAY), NIT Rourkela chapter
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Key research areas I am keen to work on, but not limited to include:
Numerical modelling applications to Rock Engineering
Rock excavation processes such as drilling, blasting and mechanical cutting.
To design underground space, mining methods, and backfilling.
To study damage and rock fracture mechanics using discrete element modelling for petroleum and gases extraction.
Design of excavation methods in high-stress environments
Mining deep-seated deposits.
For strategic projects.
For mining, tunnelling, civil, large underground caverns, nuclear repositories, pump house complexes, defence and significant infrastructure projects.
Design of Backfill Technology – For improving the extraction ratio and providing safety to the miners.
Development of an early warning system using smart sensors / IoT and assess the rock burst potential for providing safe and risk-free conditions.
To assess the role of geodynamics and dynamic properties of rock and rock mass, on the stability of excavations.
Field Investigations – To extend the Petro-Physico-Mechanical (PPM) approach for rock engineering projects.
Application of advanced Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning tools for taking smart decisions in operations.
Coal Mining
Extraction of the locked-up coal in underground coal mines.
Develop a standard methodology for dam design.
Develop suitable methods for thick seams extraction.
Metal Mining
Design of mining methods for extracting narrow reefs.
Design of supports to take up dynamic loads.
Assess the risk potential using the micro-seismic network.
Design of mine ventilation system.
The following innovative solutions to rock engineering problems of mega engineering projects were provided by applying rock mechanics principles. Worked on over 58 national and international sponsored projects in various capacities. Some of the research contributions sector-wise include the following:
Mining Sector
Hands-on experience in executing mining operations in lead-zinc, gold, copper, iron ore, uranium, aluminium, and coal mines.
Design of Mining methods – Sublevel Stoping, Cut and Fill, Vertical Retreat Method, Block Caving, Board & Pillar, Longwall, Blasting Gallery, and Open Pit – helped ore extraction from high & de-stressed geo-environments.
Stope and Pillar Design – Sequencing, dimension optimisation, and support design – for economic mining.
Backfill Technology – Design, driving through paste fill, stability analysis – for improved extraction ratio.
Subsidence – Modelling, determination of alarming limits – for safety of surface structures.
Mining Geology – Rock mass characterization, analysis – kinematic, overhung key block failure and fold closure – for orebody delineation, and assessing influence of structural features.
Numerical Modelling – Conducted continuum, discontinuum and discrete element modelling using FLAC3D, 3DEC, UDEC, FLAC slope, Phase2, Slide, Dips, Unwedge, and PFC.
Drilling and Blasting – Rock mass damage evaluation, drill and blast design for development headings and stopes, vibration monitoring, fragmentation analysis using Blastware and WIPFRAG.
Scanning – Stope & overbreak assessment.
Slopes – Design and failure analysis.
Instrumentation – For monitoring rock mass behaviour pre and post excavation.
Tunnelling, Hydel, Infrastructure and Irrigation Sectors
Exemplary work done at the Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project, Bhutan has given momentum to the project which was halted for three-years due to a massive rock mass failure.
Geotechnical and Geodetic instrumentation – Planning, designing, networking, installing, monitoring, data analysis, and interpretation – for large underground caverns (powerhouse, pumphouse), tunnelling, slopes, and dam complexes.
Fabricated and developed unique indigenous instrumentation setups to monitor load and stress in muck, and 3D strain components in dam body under tough environments. Prototypes were developed, installed and monitored successfully for over two years.
Cavity Scanning, Delineation, Profile and Volumetric Analysis – Determined accurately from seismic cross-hole tomography and cavity monitoring system results, which aided PHPA, Government of India and Royal Government of Bhutan to assess the project schedule correctly.
3D Numerical Modelling – Assessed rock mass behaviour of powerhouse and dam complexes, spillway, pump house caverns, surge shaft, surge galleries, etc.
Design of Caverns, Tunnelling and Excavation methods – In soft soils and hard rocks.
In-situ Tests – Conducted Hydro-fracture, deformability and shear tests to measure in-situ stress regimes, stress gradients, rock mass shear and deformation modulus – required for designing excavations, dams and assess their stability.
Ph.D.
Research contributed to rock drilling fraternity. Developed Granularity Index from petrographic studies, and drillability models for estimating the penetration rate.
Static and Dynamic Rock Properties – Determined rock’s physico-mechanical, static and dynamic properties.
Proposed petro-physico-mechanical approach for rock drillability assessment.
Selection of right drilling equipment – Connected micro and macro-level/field-scale drilling outputs – developed nomographs for rapid selection.
3D Discrete Element Modelling – For drilling phenomena simulation.
Innovations & Products Developed
Fabricated and developed unique indigenous instrumentation setups to monitor load and stress in muck, and 3D strain components in dam body under tough environments. Prototypes were developed, installed and monitored successfully.
Cavity Scanning, Delineation, Profile and Volumetric Analysis – Determined accurately from seismic cross-hole tomography and cavity monitoring system results, which aided PHPA, Government of India and Royal Government of Bhutan to assess the project schedule correctly.
Sl. No. | Project Number | Sponsoring Agency | Title of Project | Start | End | |
58 | GC2303 | Prime Technology Services | Assessment of Granite Building Stone Quarry of Thomas O D at Re Survey Nos: 234/1,234/2&234/5 in Muppiyanadu Village, Vythiri Taluk, Wayanad District, Kerala for an extent of 1.3307 Ha | Dec-2023 | Feb-2024 | |
57 | GC2302 | Llyods Metals and Energies Pvt. Limited | Mine and Dump Slope Stability Analysis for Lloyds Metals & Energy Ltd., Surjagarh, Gadchiroli, Maharashtra | Dec-2023 | Feb-2024 | |
56 | GC2301 | Western Coalfields Limited | Scientific Study for Prediction of 3D Subsidence of 373.2 Ha of land (206.826 Ha Forest Land) of Tandsi Underground Mine, Kanhan Area, WCL | Oct-2023 | Dec-2023 | |
55 | NM2309 | Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. | Numerical Modelling Studies for Optimisation of of Mining Parameters at Ambaji Underground Mine of GMDC Ltd. Gujarat | Dec-2023 | Mar-2023 | |
54 | NM2308 | Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. | Numerical Modelling Studies for Optimisation of Mining Parameters at the Open Cast Mines (Kadipani fluorspar and Kadipani Expansion project) of GMDC Ltd. Gujarat | Dec-2023 | Mar-2023 | |
53 | NM2303 | NorthEast Frontier Railway | Design Review and Audit of Under Construction Railway Tunnels in Dimapur-Kohima Railway Line | Sep-2023 | Dec-2023 | |
52 | NM2301 | Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project Authority, Bhutan | Analysis of geotechnical and geodetic instrumentation data at C3 package of Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project (2023-2024) | July-2023 | Jun-2024 | |
51 | NM2208 | Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited | 3D numerical modelling studies of powerhouse complex for Lakhwar multipurpose project (300MW), Uttarakhand | Nov-2022 | Apr-2023 | |
50 | NM2207 | Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd. | Monitoring of permanent DGPS points established on spillway blocks 35,43, and 47 of Sardar Sarovar Dam, Gujarat | Sep-2022 | Sep-2023 | |
49 | NM2206 | Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project Authority, Bhutan | Analysis of geotechnical and geodetic instrumentation data at C3 package of Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project (2022-2023) | Jul-2022 | Jun-2023 | |
48 | NM2205 | Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd. | Geodetic monitoring of Sardar Sarovar Dam | Aug-2022 | Aug-2023 | |
47 | NM2204 | THDC India Ltd. | 3D numerical modelling of Vishnugad Pipalkoti powerhouse complex – Analysis with different geological and geotechnical parameters | Jul-2022 | Dec-2022 | |
46 | NM2203 | National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) | 3D slope stability analysis of already excavated slopes of plunge pool area of Koldam HPP | Oct-2022 | Apr-2023 | |
45 | NM2202 | Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd. | Deformation monitoring of underground riverbed powerhouse cavern of Sardar Sarovar Project | Jul-2022 | Jul-2023 | |
44 | NM2201 | Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd. | 3D numerical modelling of underground powerhouse complex and surge shaft for Reoli Dugli Hydroelectric Project (456 MW) | Jun-2022 | Dec-2022 | |
43 | NM2111 | Southern Railways | Design Methodology - Railway Tunnels between Trivandrum and Kanyakumari, Southern Railways | Jan-2022 | Jan-2023 | |
42 | NM2110 | Hindustan Copper Limited | Geotechnical Mapping and Numerical Modelling of Underground Workings at Malanjkhand Copper Project, Hindustan Copper Limited | Dec-2021 | Dec-2022 | |
41 | NM2109 | Hindustan Copper Limited | Geotechnical Mapping, Slope Stability Analysis, Risk and Impact Assessment of Open Pit at Malanjkhand Copper Project, Hindustan Copper Ltd. | Dec-2021 | May-2022 | |
40 | NM2108 | Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project Authority, Bhutan | Analysis of Cavity Monitoring System Data for the Void above Downstream Surge Chamber at C-3 Package of PHPA-II | Sep-2021 | Sep-2022 | |
39 | NM2107 | Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd. | Establishment of Permanent DGPS Points on spillway blocks 35, 44, and 47 on Main Dam and verification of the points, Sardar Sarovar Dam. | Sep-2021 | Sep-2022 | |
38 | NM2106 | Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd (MEIL) | Stability analysis of crane beam rock ledge using 3D numerical modelling at Palamuru Ranga Reddy Lift Irrigation Scheme-1 | Aug-2021 | Nov-2021 | |
37 | NM2105 | Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd. | Geodetic Monitoring of Sardar Sarovar Project for the Year 2021-2022 | Aug-2021 | Aug-2022 | |
36 | NM2104 | Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project Authority, Bhutan | Analysis of Instrumentation Data and Guidance during Installation & Monitoring of Instruments in powerhouse complex (C-3 Package) of Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project | Jul-2021 | July-2022 | |
35 | NM2103 | Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVNL) | 3D Numerical Modelling of Powerhouse Complex for Sunni Dam Hydroelectric Project (382 MW), Himachal Pradesh | July-2021 | Oct-2021 | |
34 | NM2102 | Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project Authority, Bhutan | Analysis of instrumentation data at Dam Complex, Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project, Bhutan | Apr-2021 | Apr-2022 | |
33 | NM2004 | Hindustan Zinc Limited (Vedanta) | CapRock Stability at Central Baroi Mine vis-a-vis Depillaring of Remnant Pillars – A Critical Appraisal | Sep-2020 | Feb-2021 | |
32 | NM2003 | Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project Authority, Bhutan | Analysis of Cavity Monitoring System Data for the Void above Downstream Surge Chamber at C-3 Package of Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project, Bhutan (2020-21) | July-2020 | Jun-2021 | |
31 | NM2002 | Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project Authority, Bhutan | Analysis of Geotechnical & Geodetic Instrumentation Data at C-3 Package of Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project, Bhutan | July-2020 | Jun-2021 | |
30 | NM2001 | Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project Authority, Bhutan | Analysis of Instrumentation Data at Dam Complex, Punatsangchhu-II Hydro Electric Project, Bhutan | Apr-2020 | Mar-2021 | |
29 | NM1906 | THDC India Ltd. | 3D Numerical modelling of powerhouse complex & surge tank for Vishnugad Pipalkoti Hydroelectric project, Uttarakhand | Jun-2019 | Apr-2022 | |
28 | NM1905 | Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project Authority, Bhutan | Analysis of instrumentation data and guidance for installation and monitoring of instruments at C#3 package of Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project, Bhutan | July-2019 | Jun-2020 | |
27 | NM1901 | Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project Authority, Bhutan | Networking and Analysis of Instrumentation Data at Dam Complex, Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project, Bhutan | Apr-2019 | Apr-2020 | |
26 | NM1811 | Hindustan Zinc Limited (Vedanta) | Scientific Studies for Evaluation of Stope and Pillar Stability vis-à-vis Stope Sequencing through Numerical Modelling at Baroi Mine, HZL, Rajasthan | Apr-2019 | Sep-2021 | |
25 | NM1809 | Hindustan Zinc Limited (Vedanta) | Review and determination of alarming limits for surface subsidence through numerical modelling at Rajpura Dariba Mines, HZL, Rajasthan | Jan-2019 | Jul-2020 | |
24 | NM1808 | Hindustan Zinc Limited (Vedanta) | Failure Analysis of CP-03A Stope and Evaluation of Extraction Sequence of Different Stopes in C-Block at Sindesar Khurd Mines, HZL, Rajasthan | Dec-2018 | Dec-2019 | |
23 | NM1804 | Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project Authority, Bhutan | Analysis of Instrumentation data and assistance in installation and monitoring of Instruments at C#3 Package of Punatsangchhu-II hydroelectric Project, Bhutan (2018-19) | July-2018 | Jun-2019 | |
22 | GE1803 | Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project Authority, Bhutan | Determination of In-situ stress regimes at the Downstream surge gallery of Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric project, Bhutan. | Jun-2018 | Oct-2018 | |
21 | NM1802 | Water and Power Consultancy Services (India) Limited (WAPCOS) | 3D Numerical Modelling Studies of Powerhouse Complex at Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project, Bhutan | Jun-2018 | Aug-2022 | |
20 | RF1801 | Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project Authority, Bhutan | Laboratory Geotechnical Investigations on Jointed Rock Samples from Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project, Bhutan | Jul-2018 | Sep-2018 | |
19 | NM1716 | Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project Authority, Bhutan | Development of Geotechnical Instrument Network for C#3 package of PHPA-II Hydroelectric Project | Jan-2018 | Dec-2018 | |
18 | NM1713 | Hindustan Zinc Limited (Vedanta) | Audit of ground Control Management Plan of Zawar Group of Mines | Jan-2017 | Dec-2018 | |
17 | NM1710 | Hindustan Zinc Limited (Vedanta) | Audit of ground Control Management Plan of Rampura Agucha Underground Mines, HZL | Sep-2017 | Sep-2018 | |
16 | NM1709 | Hindustan Zinc Limited (Vedanta) | Scientific studies to Design Geotechnical Instrumentation Plan at Rampura Agucha Underground Mines, HZL | Sep-2017 | Sep-2018 | |
15 | NM1708 | Hindustan Zinc Limited (Vedanta) | Design of ground Support Below -233 mRL upto -533mRL at Rampura Agucha Underground Mines, HZL | Sep-2017 | Sep-2018 | |
14 | NM1707 | Hindustan Zinc Limited (Vedanta) | Scientific Studies to Assess the stability of Drives through Paste fill Rampura Agucha Underground Mines, HZL | Sep-2017 | Sep-2018 | |
13 | NM1706 | Hindustan Zinc Limited (Vedanta) | Scientific Studies to Assess the feasibility of Underground mining methods at Rampura Agucha Underground Mines, HZL | Sep-2017 | Sep-2018 | |
12 | NM1704 | Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project (MHPA), Bhutan | Stability Analysis of Butterfly Valve Chamber using 3D Numerical Models at Mangdhechu Hydroelectric Project, Bhutan | Jun-2017 | Sep-2018 | |
11 | NM1702 | Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVNL) | 3D Numerical Model Studies for Stress Analysis of Underground Powerhouse Complex and Underground Surge Shaft of Naitwar Mori Hydroelectric Project, Uttarakhand | Feb-2017 | Dec-2018 | |
10 | NM1701 | Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project Authority, Bhutan | Analysis of instrumentation data and assistance in installation & Monitoring of Instrumentation at C-3 package of Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project Bhutan | Jun-2017 | Jun-2018 | |
9 | NM1609 | Hindustan Zinc Limited (Vedanta) | Establishing the dimensions of caprock and estimating the stoping parameters for K Series and Northern series of lenses at North Baroi Mine, HZL | jan-2017 | Mar-2017 | |
8 | NM1607 | Hindustan Zinc Limited (Vedanta) | Assessment of stability of the mine pertaining to extraction of an Ore block at Baroi Mine, HZL | Dec-2016 | Mar-2017 | |
7 | NM1606 | Hindustan Zinc Limited (Vedanta) | Scientific study to assess the stress and displacement limits at Zawar Mines, HZL | Dec-2016 | Mar-2017 | |
6 | NM1605 | Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd (MEIL) | Geotechnical instrumentation installation and monitoring at Kaleswaram Project-Package-11, Telangana | Nov-2016 | Nov-2017 | |
5 | NM1604 | Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd (MEIL) | 3D numerical modelling analysis for the pump house and surge pool caverns of Pranahita-Chevella Sujala Sravanthi Lift Irrigation Scheme Package-8, Telangana | Sep-2016 | Jan-2017 | |
4 | NM1603 | Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd (MEIL) | Support design of underground surge pool and pump house by 3D Numerical Modelling of Pranahita-Chevella Sujala Sravanthi Lift Irrigation Scheme (PCSSLIS) Package-11, Telangana | Oct-2016 | Jan-2017 | |
3 | NM1504 | Vedanta Limited | Pit slope stability analysis of North East benches of A Narrain Mines, Chitradurga, Karnataka | Dec-2015 | Apr-2017 | |
2 | GC1504 | Hutti Gold Mines Limited | To carry out rock mechanics investigations, evaluation of the stability of excavations & optimization of stoping parameters, design of support system at Uti and Hirabuddini mines of the Hutti Gold Mines Company Limited, Karnataka | Jun-2015 | Jul-2017 | |
1 | GC1503 | Hutti Gold Mines Limited | To carry out rock mechanics investigations, evaluation of the stability of excavations & optimization of stoping parameters, design of support system etc. below 20th level in all the reefs of Hutti Gold Mines, Karnataka | Jun-2015 | Jul-2017 |
Published in Journals
Siva Prasad BNV, Murthy VMSR, and Sripad RN. " Compendious Index for Drillability: A Rapid Tool to Assess Drill Penetration Rate and Bit Life for Rock Engineering Applications." Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment, vol 82 Article 79, pp.1-20, Feb 2023. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10064-023-03081-y (SCIE)
Siva Prasad BNV, Murthy VMSR and Sripad RN. "Drillability Predictions in Aravalli and Himalayan Rocks – A Petro-Physico-Mechanical Approach". Current Science Journal, Indian Academy of Sciences. vol.122, no.08, pp.907-917, Apr 2022. https://doi.org/10.18520/cs/v122/i8/907-917 (SCIE)
Siva Prasad BNV, Murthy VMSR and Sripad RN. "Influence of Static and Dynamic Rock Properties on Drillability Prognosis for Mining and Tunnelling Projects". Indian Geotechnical Journal. vol.52, no.04, pp.765-779, Mar 2022 (Online), Aug 2022 (Journal). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40098-022-00608-0 (ESCI/Scopus)
Siva Prasad BNV and Sripad RN. "Importance of Instrumentation in Hydropower Projects". Journal of Geological Research. vol.3, no.2, pp.53-59, Apr 2021. https://doi.org/10.30564/jgr.v3i2.3018
Siva Prasad BNV, Thapliyal AP, Bhusan R, and Sripad RN. "Delineation of Cavity in Downstream Surge Chamber at Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project, Bhutan". Journal of Geological Research. vol.01, no.01, pp.5-11, April 2019. https://doi.org/10.30564/jgr.v1i1.392
Jayanthu S, and Siva Prasad BNV. "Evaluation of Strata Behaviour in Blasting Gallery Panel in Underground Coal Mines – A Case Study". Geominetech The Indian Mineral Industry Journal. vol.4, no.02, pp.105-111, May 2016.
Jayanthu S, Nagaraja Rao GM, and Siva Prasad BNV. "Acoustic emission trends in Kaiser effect of rocks - A new approach for estimation of in-situ stress". The Indian Mining & Engineering Journal. vol.52, no.04, pp.23-27, Apr 2013.
Published in the Proceedings of International / National Conferences / Symposiums
Venkatesh HS, Siva Prasad BNV, and Sripad RN. "Numerical modelling and determination of alarming limits for surface subsidence in hard rock lead-zinc mine". International Symposium on Recent Trends in Mineral Industry-2022. PP.1-12, Sep 2022 (SCOPUS)
Prasad, B.N.V.S., Murthy, V.M.S.R., Naik, S.R. (2021). Challenges in Drill Equipment Selection vis-à-vis Underground Excavations – A Methodology. In: Proceedings of Geotechnical Challenges in Mining, Tunneling and Underground Infrastructures. ICGMTU 2021, Malaysia. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9770-8_9 (SCOPUS)
Naveen, G.C., Prasad, B.N.V.S., Balachander, R., Gopinath, G., Venkatesh, H.S., Naik, S.R. (2021). “Tunnel Excavation in Highly Stressed Weak Rockmass Condition.” In: Proceedings of Geotechnical Challenges in Mining, Tunneling and Underground Infrastructures. ICGMTU 2021. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9770-8_14 (SCOPUS)
Siva Prasad, B.N.V., Sripad. R.N., Vijay Sekar, B.H., & Bhusan, R., “Determination of Stoping methodology for mining secondary stopes by FLAC3D” Applied Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics – 2020 – Billaux, Hazzard, Nelson & Schöpfer (eds.) Paper: 11-06, PP.1-4, ISBN 978-0-9767577-5-7, 5th International Itasca Symposium, 17-21st Feb, Vienna, Austria.
Bhusan, R., Vijay Sekar, B.H., Sudhakar, K., Siva Prasad, B.N.V., and Sripad, R.N., “Stability analysis and optimisation of pit slope for an open cast iron ore mine: A case study", Recent Practices and Advancement in Mineral Industry (RPAMI)” on 21-22nd February 2020, Nagpur, PP.1-5.
Siva Prasad BNV and Jennifer PD. "Instrumentation in hydropower projects vis-à-vis quality control". Quality Control of Concrete & Construction Materials for Hydroelectric Projects by PHEP-II, Bhutan. PP. 31-39, 28-30 Aug 2019
Siva Prasad BNV and Murthy VMSR (2018) Laboratory Investigations into Fracture
Propagation Characteristics of Rock Material. 2nd International Symposium on Material Science and Engineering, American Institute of Physics, Seoul, South Korea. PP.020009(1-6), Jan 2018, https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5030313 (Scopus)Siva Prasad BNV, and Sripad RN. "Planning for Geotechnical and Geodetic Instrumentation in Underground Caverns". ISRM International Symposium - 10th Asian Rock Mechanics Symposium (ARMS-10), Singapore, 29- October – 03 November 2018.
Siva Prasad BNV and Murthy VMSR (Oct 2017) Influence of Rock Abrasivity and Bit Wear on Drill Penetration Rate. Indorock, 7th Indian Rock Conference 387-395
Siva Prasad BNV, Murthy VMSR and Pandey SK (Nov 2016) Investigations on rock drillability applied to underground mine development vis-à-vis drill selection. International Conference on Recent Advances in Rock Engineering (RARE), ATLANTIS PRESS, Advances in Engineering Research. vol.91, PP.399-403, https://doi.org/10.2991/rare-16.2016.62
Siva Prasad B.N.V. & Jayantu S., 2016, "Evaluation of Strata Behaviour in Blasting Gallery Panel in Underground Coal Mines – A Case Study", International Symposium on New Equipment, New Technology, Management & Safety in Mining & Mineral Based Industries, 11-12 May 2016, Bhubaneshwar.
Jayanthu S, Nagaraja Rao GM, and Siva Prasad BNV. "Acoustic emission trends in Kaiser effect of rocks - A new approach for
estimation of in-situ stress". MINETECH’12 – Workshop on Exploration, Exploitation, Equipment, Safety and Environment. PP.1-
8, May 2012
Published as Book Chapters
Prasad, B.N.V.S., Murthy, V.M.S.R., Naik, S.R. (2022). Challenges in Drill Equipment Selection vis-à-vis Underground Excavations – A Methodology. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 228 PP.167-182, Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9770-8_9 (SCOPUS)
Naveen, G.C., Prasad, B.N.V.S., Balachander, R., Gopinath, G., Venkatesh, H.S., Naik, S.R. (2022). “Tunnel Excavation in Highly Stressed Weak Rockmass Condition.” Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 228. PP 241-258 Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9770-8_14 (SCOPUS)
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