Vinayak (Vinny) Kaushal, Ph.D., P.E.

Vinayak (Vinny) Kaushal, Ph.D., P.E.

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
4K followers 500+ connections

Join to view profile

About

Dr. Vinayak Kaushal is an Assistant Professor of Instruction of Civil Engineering (CE) at…

Activity

Join now to see all activity

Experience & Education

  • The University of Texas at Arlington

View Vinayak (Vinny)’s full experience

See their title, tenure and more.

or

By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy.

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • Reviewer

    ASCE’s Journal of Pipeline Systems Engineering and Practice

    - Present 5 years 4 months

    Science and Technology

  • MDPI Graphic

    Reviewer Board Member

    MDPI

    - Present 4 years 4 months

    Science and Technology

  • Reviewer

    ASCE's Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities

    - Present 5 years 3 months

    Science and Technology

  • Reviewer

    Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering (CJCE)

    - Present 5 years 3 months

    Science and Technology

  • Editorial Board Member

    International Journal of Architectural Engineering Technology

    - Present 4 years 5 months

    Science and Technology

  • Rotary International Graphic

    Volunteer

    Rotary International

    - Present 13 years

    Social Services

  • Art of Living Graphic

    Volunteer

    Art of Living

    - Present 6 years

    Social Services

  • North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT) Graphic

    Treasurer

    North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT)

    - 3 years

    Education

  • Contributor to Hill Post

    Himachal Media Pvt. Ltd.

    - 1 year

    Environment

  • Volunteer

    Vasudha (A Social Welfare Organization)

    - Present 9 years 1 month

    Social Services

Publications

Courses

  • Advanced Concrete Design

    CE 5312

  • Construction Cost Estimating

    CE 5379

  • Construction Methods-Field Operations

    CE-5344

  • Construction Planning and Scheduling

    CE 5386

  • Construction Productivity

    CE 5387

  • Construction Project Management and Job Costing

    CE 5377

  • Corrosion

    MSE 5330

  • Design of Earth Structures

    CE-5367

  • Management of Infrastructure Assets

    CE 5380

  • Master's Project

    CE 5395

  • Pipeline Construction and Trenchless Technology

    CE-5388

  • Statistics for Construction

    CE 5339

Projects

  • Evaluation of Potential Release of Organic Chemicals in the Steam Exhaust and Other Release Points during Pipe Rehabilitation Using the Trenchless Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) Method

    -

    In response to the growing usage of CIPP installations and recent industry reports, NASSCO issued a request for proposals to facilitate a formal review of potential health impacts associated with CIPP. Of particular interest was the use of polyester resins in CIPP that result in volatilization of styrene during the curing process. Previous studies have focused on the concentration of styrene present in the air of residential homes tied to sanitary sewers during pipeline renewal. There have been…

    In response to the growing usage of CIPP installations and recent industry reports, NASSCO issued a request for proposals to facilitate a formal review of potential health impacts associated with CIPP. Of particular interest was the use of polyester resins in CIPP that result in volatilization of styrene during the curing process. Previous studies have focused on the concentration of styrene present in the air of residential homes tied to sanitary sewers during pipeline renewal. There have been very few studies, however, on the impact that styrene has on the safety and health of construction workers and the general public when used for renewing sanitary and storm sewer pipes. Therefore, there is a critical need to study organic chemical emissions (in both gas and liquid-phase) associated with the CIPP installation process, and recommend methods to mitigate any potential adverse impacts on human health. After careful consideration of all responses received, NASSCO awarded the review to the Center for Underground Infrastructure Research and Education (CUIRE) at the University of Texas at Arlington. Project began on December 1, 2017, and completed on April 6, 2018.

    Other creators
    See project

  • Investigating and Reporting Solutions for Microbiologically Induced Corrosion of Concrete in Sanitary Sewer Pipe and Manholes

    -

    The primary objective of this study was to investigate and report solutions for microbiologically induced corrosion of concrete in the sanitary sewer pipe and manholes and protect the concrete from its corrosion that helps to increase the service life of the sanitary sewer structure.

    Other creators

  • Cleburne State Park Concession/Bathhouse and Group Camp Improvements

    -

    Prepared bid documents and detailed bid report and participated in the bidding for the project.
    Prepared detailed schedule and longest path schedule using Primavera P6.
    Detailed Quantity take-off and pricing using RS Means database in Sage Timberline.

    Other creators

  • Investigation of flyash–lime–gypsum mix reinforced with jute fibres

    -

    The present study aims at the investigation of composite mix of fly ash-lime-gypsum prepared in the ratio of 1:8:1.5 and reinforced with jute fibres, so as to understand its application with variation in jute length, content, curing methods and curing periods. The fly ash for the investigation was derived from ACC Cement Plant, Gagal, Distt. Bilaspur, H.P. whereas lime, gypsum and jute fibres were procured from the local market. The jute fibres of variable lengths viz.20mm,30mm and 40mm were…

    The present study aims at the investigation of composite mix of fly ash-lime-gypsum prepared in the ratio of 1:8:1.5 and reinforced with jute fibres, so as to understand its application with variation in jute length, content, curing methods and curing periods. The fly ash for the investigation was derived from ACC Cement Plant, Gagal, Distt. Bilaspur, H.P. whereas lime, gypsum and jute fibres were procured from the local market. The jute fibres of variable lengths viz.20mm,30mm and 40mm were added in the proportion from 5% to 10% by weight of composite mix. Unconfined compressive strength (UCS) and Split Tensile tests were performed on the prepared samples kept for the curing period of 7, 14 and 28 days to determine the strength characteristics. Further, X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) was done so as to carry out the mineralogical studies on the fly ash-lime-gypsum mix mixed with jute fibres. Beside this, Regression analysis was also performed to predict the relationship between the value of axial stresses and strains. The result of the study reveals that unconfined compressive strength(UCS) and split tensile strength test of the fly ash-lime-gypsum mix increases with the inclusion of jute fibres and gunny bag curing method (M2) was found more suitable in terms of values of stress and strain than air dry or self curing method (M1).The increase in the UCS was highest with the inclusion of 8% of 30mm size jute fibres after curing period of 28 days whereas the increase in the value of tensile strength was highest with the inclusion of 8% of 20mm size jute fibres after curing period of 28 days . Potential use of the jute fibres mixed with fly ash-lime-gypsum mix can be as building material in the construction industry.

    Other creators
    See project

Honors & Awards

  • NASSCO’s Jack Doheny Memorial Training Scholarship for CIPP Inspector Training and Certification Program

    National Association of Sewer Service Companies

    NASSCO’s Inspector Training and Certification Program (ITCP) is a standard national training and certification program that provides field construction professionals (i.e. consulting and municipal engineers, contractors) with comprehensive learning and tools to understand and inspect trenchless pipeline renewal technology.

  • Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) North Texas Chapter Student Scholarship Award

    Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) North Texas Chapter

  • NASSCO 2018 Jeffrey D. Ralston Memorial Scholarship

    National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO), Inc.

    PACP (Pipeline Assessment Certification Program) is the North American Standard for pipeline defect identification and assessment, providing standardization and consistency to the methods in which pipeline conditions are identified, evaluated and managed. The goal of PACP is to have pipeline system owners create a comprehensive database to properly identify, plan, prioritize, manage and renovate their pipelines based on condition evaluation. Developed in partnership with the Water Research…

    PACP (Pipeline Assessment Certification Program) is the North American Standard for pipeline defect identification and assessment, providing standardization and consistency to the methods in which pipeline conditions are identified, evaluated and managed. The goal of PACP is to have pipeline system owners create a comprehensive database to properly identify, plan, prioritize, manage and renovate their pipelines based on condition evaluation. Developed in partnership with the Water Research Center (WRc), PACP is the North American adaptation of the United Kingdom's TV inspection coding system developed by the WRc. This coding system is the recognized standard in the United Kingdom and much of Europe and Asia.

  • UESI Student Scholarship Award to attend UESI’s 2018 Pipelines Conference

    American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

  • Outstanding Graduate Student Award for Academic Excellence in Civil Engineering

    The University of Texas at Arlington

  • Certificate for Social Work

    Subdivision Administration

    Lead a team of National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers from the JNGEC Sundernagar unit for rendering social services consecutively for two years for the successful organization of State Level Nalwar Fair during March 22 to 28 March 2014 and March 22 to 29 2015.

  • Certificate of Achievement

    Rotary Club of Sundernagar

    Research fellowship award from October 2014 to March 2015 for carrying out research work on reinforcement of local soil prone to landslide and seismic hazards.

  • Certificate of Appreciation

    Public Works Department

    For research work on the Influence of Jute Fibres on Unconfined Compressive Strength of Alkaline Soil of local area falling in District Mandi of country India.

  • Certificate of Appreciation

    Centre for Sustainable Development

    In recognition of association with Centre for Sustainable Development Sundernagar for carrying out Nation Sanitation Campaign Programme at Sundernagar,Distt. Mandi,India from October 25-31 2014.

  • Merit Scholarship

    Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education

    Received scholarship from the Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education throughout the course of my undergraduate program for my academic excellence in the Senior Secondary Examinations(10+2) held during March 2011.

Languages

  • English

    -

  • Hindi

    -

  • Punjabi

    -

Organizations

  • American Water Works Association (AWWA)

    Member

    - Present

    Member of Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) Subcommittee under American Water Works Association’s (AWWA’s) Pipe Rehabilitation Standard Committee

  • ASCE

    Student Member

    - Present

  • North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT)

    -

  • Rotary International

    -

Recommendations received

5 people have recommended Vinayak (Vinny)

Join now to view

More activity by Vinayak (Vinny)

View Vinayak (Vinny)’s full profile

  • See who you know in common
  • Get introduced
  • Contact Vinayak (Vinny) directly
Join to view full profile

Other similar profiles

Explore more posts

Explore collaborative articles

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

Explore More

Add new skills with these courses

See all courses