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Bennet A Ipe

Bennet A Ipe

Kottayam,India

Summary

Structural engineer and researcher with over 7 years of experience in seismic analysis and base isolation. A proven track record in the structural design of steel and concrete structures, complemented by academic teaching and multiple peer-reviewed publications.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Structural Engineer (Freelance)

Self Employed
Kozhikode, India
01.2023 - Current
  • Led the structural analysis and design of a 21-story residential high-rise (One-Infra One Altitude Project) building in Kozhikode
  • Structural analysis and design of a two-lakh-liter capacity elevated water tank for the National Institute of Technology, Calicut.
  • Structural analysis and design of residential buildings, and low-rise buildings, in Kerala.
  • Structural analysis and design of a steel platform as an expansion to an existing reinforced concrete building in Kollam.

Research Scholar

National Institute of Technology Calicut
Kozhikode, India
07.2017 - Current
  • Formulated optimized seismic base isolation solutions for selective pallet racks, translating research into practical designs for immediate application in India's warehouse and logistics sector.
  • Evaluated seismic collapse risks for selective pallet racks under various merchandise arrangements, identifying critical vulnerabilities to far-field and near-field ground motions.

Assistant Professor

Saintgits College of Engineering
Kottayam, India
07.2015 - 06.2017
  • Taught subjects such as Mechanics of Materials, Engineering Mechanics, Structural Analysis, Theory of Elasticity.
  • Guided a Masters project 'Behaviour of diagrid structures under seismic and wind loads'.

Structural Engineer

DS Tech
Geoje, South Korea
11.2014 - 03.2015
  • Engineered structural design of steel platforms of an FPSO

Assistant Professor

Mangalam College of Engineering
Kottayam, India
03.2013 - 10.2014
  • Taught subjects such as Design of reinforced concrete structures, Concrete Technology, Mechanics of Materials, Engineering Mechanics.
  • Guided a team of civil engineering graduate students on a project on 'Pre-engineered buildings with a long-span flooring system'.

Design Engineer

Fichtner Consulting Engineers India Pvt Ltd
Chennai, India
08.2012 - 10.2012
  • Designed chemical house building, and duct-supporting foundations for the project Abhijeet 6*660 MW Super Thermal Power Plant, Bihar.

Post Graduate Engineer Trainee

Fichtner Consulting Engineers India Pvt Ltd
Chennai, India
08.2011 - 07.2012
  • Review engineering for the structural design of steel lattice towers, equipment supporting structures for a switchyard, and an overhead water tank for the project MW Dhuvaran III Combined Cycle Power Plant, GSECL.
  • Structural design of steel staircases and wall-supporting beams for the powerhouse building and the switchgear building for the project Abhijeet 6x660 MW super thermal power plant, Bihar.

Education

Master of Technology - Structural Engineering

SRM University
Chennai
05-2011

Bachelor of engineering - Civil Engineering

St Xavier's Catholic College of Engineering
Nagercoil
05-2009

PhD (Pursuing) - Structural Engineering

National Institute of Technology Calicut
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Skills

  • Seismic Engineering Expert specializing in seismic analysis, base isolation, and seismic retrofitting
  • Structural design of reinforced concrete buildings, and steel and reinforced concrete industrial structures, complying with Indian codes
  • Software Skills: Advanced level: SAP 2000, ETABS; Intermediate level: ABAQUS, Seismostruct, Perform-3D, STAADPro

Research Publications

•B. A. Ipe and A. S. Sajith, “Seismic response of selective pallet racks isolated with friction pendulum bearing system,” Earthq. Eng. Eng. Vib., vol. 21, pp. 1069–1088, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11803-022-2121-4.

• B. A. Ipe and A. S. Sajith, “Seismic response of selective pallet racks along down-aisle direction, subjected to far-field and near-field ground motions,” J. Struct. Eng., vol. 50, no. 2, pp. 120–138, 2024.

http://jose.serc.res.in/index.php/JOSE/article/view/203

• B. A. Ipe and A. S. Sajith, “Seismic response of selective pallet racks with XY-FP isolators at the base subjected to far-field and near-field ground motions,” J. Struct. Eng., vol. 51, no. 1–2, pp. 1–23, Dec. 2024.

https://jose.serc.res.in/index.php/JOSE/article/view/1171

Relevant Courses & Workshops

  • Workshop on Analysis and Design of Seismically Isolated Structures
    Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar | Feb 2023
  • Seismic Assessment & Retrofitting of Existing RC Structures
    SeismoSoft (SeismoStruct & SeismoBuild) | Jan – May 2022
  • Behavior and Design of Connections in Steel Structures
    Structural Engineering Research Centre (SERC) | Jan 2022
  • Seismic Damage Mitigation of Structures
    Structural Engineering Research Centre (SERC) | Jan 2021
  • Wind Loads and Effects on Structures
    Structural Engineering Research Centre (SERC), Chennai | Dec 2022

References

  • Dr. Sajith A. S, Professor, National Institute of Technology Calicut, sajithas@nitc.ac.in, +919446991191
  • Dr. Robin Davis, Associate Professor, National Institute of Technology Calicut, robin@nitc.ac.in, +919583066760

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 08/28/87
  • Nationality: Indian

Languages

Malayalam
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Elementary (A2)
A2

Timeline

Structural Engineer (Freelance)

Self Employed
01.2023 - Current

Research Scholar

National Institute of Technology Calicut
07.2017 - Current

Assistant Professor

Saintgits College of Engineering
07.2015 - 06.2017

Structural Engineer

DS Tech
11.2014 - 03.2015

Assistant Professor

Mangalam College of Engineering
03.2013 - 10.2014

Design Engineer

Fichtner Consulting Engineers India Pvt Ltd
08.2012 - 10.2012

Post Graduate Engineer Trainee

Fichtner Consulting Engineers India Pvt Ltd
08.2011 - 07.2012

Master of Technology - Structural Engineering

SRM University

Bachelor of engineering - Civil Engineering

St Xavier's Catholic College of Engineering

PhD (Pursuing) - Structural Engineering

National Institute of Technology Calicut