Publications by authors named "J S Sudarsan"

Article Synopsis
  • The paper discusses the presence of emerging contaminants (ECs) in ecosystems, focusing on the unregulated release of toxic mixtures like pharmaceuticals, microplastics, and pesticides into soil and water, and their negative effects on human health.
  • It highlights specific ECs, such as trimethoprim and 17α-Ethinylestradiol, that threaten public health and contribute to issues like antimicrobial resistance, alongside the complex interactions of these contaminants in the environment.
  • The review calls for better understanding and management strategies for ECs and emphasizes the need for research on their combined toxicity and the challenges posed by current remediation methods.
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In recent years, health monitoring consists of the periodic observation and analysis of existing systems to predict and avoid structural breakdown, thereby saving lives and significantly lowering the cost of structural maintenance and repair. Normally, non-destructive testing techniques and sensor technology are used to detect damage in concrete structures are expensive in nature. Self-diagnosing or smart concrete has emerged a new paradigm in concrete research for damage detection.

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The construction sector in a rapidly developing country like India is a very unorganized sector. A large number of workers were affected and hospitalized during the pandemic. This situation is costing the sector heavily in several respects.

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The construction industry substantially impacts a country's economic growth and ecological progress. Due to the competitive nature of the construction business and intense rivalry between construction companies, the industry's focus is progressively becoming customer-centric. Efforts are being taken to ensure high-quality buildings are built at reasonable rates and on time.

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Ready mix concrete (RMC) is a new concreting concept in the Nepali construction industry introduced before one decade. The paper aims to assess the acceptance of ready mix for residential buildings of Nepal. The relation was developed for average compressive strength with slump value and water cement ratio based on laboratory test nominal mix M20 (1:1.

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