Research Interests
Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering: Foundation Design, Dams, Slope Stability, Landslides, Site Characterization, Hazard Assessment, Local Site Effects & Soil Liquefaction
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Research
Experimental Investigation on Shear Behavior and Mechanical Properties of Fine Sand Reinforced with Sugarcane Bagasse Fibers
2025
Zachariah, J. P., and Jakka, R. S.* | Springer
Journal: International Journal of Geosynthetics and Ground Engineering Pages: 1-19 , Volumes: 11(1) ,
Lateral Capacity and Failure Mechanisms of Skirted Foundation Resting on Slopes
2025
Bashir, K., and Jakka, R. S.* | Springer
Journal: Acta Geotechnica Pages: 89-117 , Volumes: 20(1) ,
Effective Height Based Interaction Surface Approach for the Seismic Design of Shallow Foundations Resting on Homogeneous Slopes
2025
Kiran, N. R., Jakka, R. S., and Singh, Y. | Elsevier
Journal: Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering Pages: 188 , Volumes: 109063 ,
Cyclic Behavior and Liquefaction Resistance of Sand with Partial Bagasse Replacement
2025
Zachariah, J. P., and Jakka, R. S.* | Elsevier
Journal: Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering Pages: 191 , Volumes: 109237 ,
Combined Effect of A‑Priori Information and Varying Source Offset in Minimizing Propagation of Near‑Field Effects in MASW Testing and Subsequent Site Response Analysis
2024
Desai, A., Roy, N., and Jakka, R. S.* | Springer
Journal: Indian Geotechnical Journal Pages: 781–801 , Volumes: 55(2) ,
Site Class Based Seismic Magnitude Prediction Equations for Earthquake Early Warning
2024
Mugesh, A., Desai, A., Jakka, R. S.*, and Kamal | Springer
Journal: Journal of Seismology Pages: 765-786 , Volumes: 28(3) ,
Seismic Analysis of Hybrid Tailings Dams: Insights into Stability and Responses
2024
Aswathi, T. S., and Jakka, R. S.* | Springer
Journal: Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment Pages: 1-23 , Volumes: 83(2) ,
State-of-the-Art Review on Utilization of Waste Materials in the Mitigation of Soil Liquefaction
2024
Zachariah, J. P., and Jakka, R. S.* | Springer
Journal: Indian Geotechnical Journal Pages: 837-856 , Volumes: 54(3) ,
Biaxial Capacity Envelopes for the Capacity Design of Biaxially Loaded Shallow Foundations
2023
Kiran, N. R., Singh, Y., and Jakka, R. S. | Elsevier
Journal: Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering Pages: 108254 , Volumes: 175 ,
Probabilistic Evaluation of a Seismic Site Class from Electrical Resistivity Test Data
2023
Kuili, S., and Jakka, R. S. | Springer
Journal: Pure and Applied Geophysics Pages: 3671-3707 , Volumes: 180(11) ,
A Study on the Consequence of Surface Wave Dispersion Uncertainty on VS, 30 and Soil Amplification Considering Different Inversion Approaches
2023
Roy, N., and Jakka, R. S. | Springer
Journal: Indian Geotechnical Journal Pages: 1355–1372 , Volumes: 53(6) ,
Reliable Assessment of Seismic Site Class Using Stochastic Approaches
2023
Kuili, S., and Jakka, R. S.* | Springer
Journal: Natural Hazards Pages: 2419–2458 , Volumes: 118 ,
A Spatiotemporal Risk Scenario for a Predictive Earthquake in Western Himalaya by
2023
Rajput, S.S., Jakka, R. S.*, and Sinvhal, A. | Taylor & Francis
Journal: Journal of Earthquake Engineering Pages: 736-768 , Volumes: 27(3) ,
Role of A-priori Information in Minimizing Uncertainties in MASW Testing
2022
Desai, A., & Jakka, R. S. * | Springer
Journal: Indian Geotechnical Journal Pages: 1182-1196 , Volumes: 52(5) ,
Bearing Capacity and Failure Mechanism of Skirted Footings
2022
Shukla, R. P., & Jakka, R. S.* | Techno Press Services
Journal: Geomechanics and Engineering Pages: 51-66 , Volumes: 30(1) ,
Selection of an Appropriate Bedrock for Site Amplification Studies
2022
Pandey, B., and Jakka, R.S.* | Springer
Journal: Natural Hazards Pages: 2167 to 2195 , Volumes: 112 ,
Accounting for the Uncertainties in the Estimation of Average Shear Wave Velocity using VS N Correlations
2021
Zachariah, J.P., and Jakka, R.S.* | Springer
Journal: Front. Struct. Civ. Eng. Pages: 1199 to 1208 , Volumes: 15 ,
Improvement in Prediction of Slope Stability and Relative Importance Factors using Artificial Neural Network
2021
Marrapu, B.M., Kukunuri, A., and Jakka, R.S.* | Springer
Journal: Geotechnical and Geological Engineering Pages: 5879 to 5894 , Volumes: 39 ,
Site Characterization of Strong Motion Stations of Himalaya and Adjoining Plains
2021
Pandey, B., and Jakka, R. S.* | Springer
Journal: Arab. J. Geosci. Pages: 1 to 21 , Volumes: 14(879) ,
Failure Mechanism and Slope Factors for a Footing Resting on Slopes
2021
Shukla, R.P., and Jakka, R.S. | Magazine of Civil Engineering
Journal: Magazine of Civil Engineering Pages: 1 to 15 , Volumes: 104(4) ,
Mapping Surface Wave Dispersion Uncertainty in Vs Profiles to VS,30 and Site Response Analysis
2020
Roy, N., and Jakka, R.S. | Elsevier
Journal: Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering Pages: 1 to 17 , Volumes: 138 ,
Effect of Edge Distance on Lateral Capacity of Piles in Cohesionless Soil Slopes
2020
Kranthikumar, A. and Jakka, R.S.* | Springer
Journal: IGT Journal Pages: 925 to 934 , Volumes: 50(6) ,
Economical Design of Reinforced Slope Using Geosynthetics
2020
Sharma, P., Mouli, B., Jakka, R.S. and Sawant, V.A. | Springer
Journal: Geotechnical and Geological Engineering Pages: 1631 to 1637 , Volumes: 38 (2) ,
Surface Wave Dispersion in a Layered Medium for Varying Subsurface Scenarios
2020
Roy, N., Desai, A., and Jakka, R.S. | IGI Global
Journal: International Journal of Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Pages: 26 to49 , Volumes: 11(2) ,
A prototype earthquake early warning system for northern India
2019
Chamoli, B. P., Kumar, A., Chen, D.Y., Gairola, A., Jakka, R.S., Pandey, B., Kumar, P., Rathore, G. | Taylor & Francis
Journal: Journal of Earthquake Engineering Pages: 1 to 19 , Volumes: 25(12) ,
Determination and Prediction of the Ultimate Bearing Capacity of a Strip Footing on Undrained Clayey Slopes
2019
Shukla, R.P., and Jakka, R.S.* | University of Maribor (Slovenia)
Journal: Acta Geotechnica Slovenica Pages: 50 to 65 , Volumes: 16(2) ,
Effect of Data Uncertainty and Inversion Non Uniqueness of Surface Wave Tests on VS,30 Estimation
2018
Roy, N., and Jakka, R.S. | Elsevier
Journal: Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering Pages: 87 to 100 , Volumes: 113 ,
Critical Setback Distance for a Footing Resting on Slopes under Seismic Loading
2018
Shukla, R. P. and Jakka, R. S.* | Techno Press
Journal: Geomechanics and Engineering Pages: 1193 to 1205 , Volumes: 15(6) ,
The Particle Swarm Modified Quasi Bang Bang Controller for Seismic Vibration Control
2018
Kumar, G., Kumar, A. and Jakka, R. S. | Elsevier
Journal: Ocean Engineering Pages: 105 to 116 , Volumes: 166 ,
Effect of Uncertainty in Vs N Correlations on Seismic Site Response Analysis
2018
Roy, N., Shiuly, A., Sahu, R. B. and Jakka, R. S.* | Springer
Journal: Journal of Earth System Science Pages: 1 to 21 , Volumes: 127(7) ,
An Adaptive LQR Controller Based on PSO and Maximum Predominant Frequency Approach for Semi Active Control Scheme using MR Damper
2018
Kumar, G., Kumar, A. and Jakka, R. S. | EDP Sciences
Journal: Mechanics and Industry Pages: 1 to 10 , Volumes: 19(1) ,
Assessment of Slope Stability Using Multiple Regression Analysis
2017
Marrapu, B.M. and Jakka, R.S.* | Techno Press
Journal: Geomechanics and Engineering Pages: 237 to 254 , Volumes: 13(2) ,
Critical Setback Distance for a Footing Resting on Slopes
2017
Shukla, R.P. and Jakka, R.S.* | University of Maribor, Slovenica
Journal: Acta Geotechnica Slovenica Pages: 19 to 31 , Volumes: 14(2) ,
A Study on Surface Wave Dispersion due to the Effect of Soft Layer in Layered Media
2017
Roy, N., Jakka, R.S.* and Wason, H.R. | Techno Press
Journal: Geomechanics and Engineering Pages: 775 to 791 , Volumes: 13(5) ,
Near Field Effects on Site Characterization using MASW Technique
2017
Roy, N. and Jakka, R.S.* | Elsevier
Journal: Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering Pages: 289 to 303 , Volumes: 97 ,
Discussion on Experiential and Numerical Studies of Circular Footing Resting on Confined Granular Subgrade Adjacent of Slope
2017
Shukla, R.P. and Jakka, R.S.* | ASCE
Journal: International Journal of Geomechanics Pages: 1 to 3 , Volumes: 17(2) ,
Site Characterization of Strong Motion Recording Stations of Delhi Using Joint Inversion of Phase Velocity Dispersion and H/V Curve
2016
Pandey, B., Jakka, R.S.* | Seismological Society of America
Journal: Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America Pages: 1254 to 1266 , Volumes: 106(3) ,
Influence of Local Site Conditions on Strong Ground Motion Characteristics at Tarai Region of Uttarakhand, India
2016
Pandey, B., Jakka, R.S.*, and Kumar, A. | Springer
Journal: Natural Hazards Pages: 1073 to 1089 , Volumes: 81(2) ,
Effects on Amplification of Strong Ground Motion due to Deep Soils
2015
Jakka, R.S.*, Hussain, Md., and Sharma, M. L. | Techno Press
Journal: Geomechanics and Engineering Pages: 663 to 674 , Volumes: 8(5) ,
Suitable Triggering Algorithms for Detecting Strong Ground Motions using MEMS Accelerometers
2015
Jakka, R.S.*, and Garg, S. | Springer
Journal: Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Vibrations Pages: 27 to 35 , Volumes: 14(1) ,
Effect of Bedrock Depth on Site Amplification: A Parametric Study for Different Soil Types
2015
Nath,R.R., Hussain, Md., and Jakka, R.S. | IREHM
Journal: International Journal of Earthquake Engineering and Hazard Mitigation Pages: 29 to 36 , Volumes: 3(2) ,
Reply to comment on Implications of Surface Wave Data Measurement Uncertainty on Seismic Ground Response Analysis
2015
Jakka, R.S., Roy, N., and Wason, H.R. | Elsevier
Journal: Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering Pages: 92 to 95 , Volumes: 74 ,
Earthquake Induced Landslide Hazard Zonation of Nainital Region
2015
Desai, A., Shanker, D. and Jakka, R.S. | CGS
Journal: Geosciences Pages: 62 to 69 , Volumes: 5(2) ,
Reply to Comment on Effect of Surface Wave Inversion Non Uniqueness on 1D Seismic Ground Response Analysis
2014
Roy, N., Jakka, R.S.*, and Wason, H.R. | Springer
Journal: Natural Hazards Pages: 983 to 989 , Volumes: 75(1) ,
Implications of Surface Wave Data Measurement Uncertainty on Seismic Ground Response Analysis
2014
Jakka, R.S.*, Roy, N., and Wason, H.R. | Elsevier
Journal: Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering Pages: 239 to 245 , Volumes: 61 62 ,
Effect of Surface Wave Inversion Non Uniqueness on 1 D Seismic Ground Response Analysis
2013
Roy, N., Jakka, R.S., and Wason, H.R. | Springer
Journal: Natural Hazards Pages: 1141 to 1153 , Volumes: 68(2) ,
Post Liquefaction Undrained Shear Behavior of Sand Silt Mixtures at Constant Gross Void Ratio
2013
Sitharam, T.G., Dash, H.K., and Jakka, R.S.* | ASCE
Journal: International Journal of Geomechanics Pages: 421 to 429 , Volumes: 13(4) ,
Liquefaction Potential for Kolkata City
2013
Jakka, R.S.*, Shuily, A., and Ranjit Das | IGI Global
Journal: International Journal of Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Pages: 18 to 33 , Volumes: 4(2) ,
Seismic Slope Stability of Embankments Constructed With Pond Ash
2011
Jakka, R.S.*, Datta, M., and Ramana, G.V. | Springer
Journal: Geotechnical and Geological Engineering Pages: 821 to 835 , Volumes: 29(5) ,
The Quake Catcher Network Rapid Aftershock Mobilization Program Following the 2010 M8.8 Maule, Chile Earthquake
2011
Chung, A.I., Neighbors, C., Belmonte, A., Miller, M., Sepulveda, H.H., Christensen, C., Jakka, R.S., Cochran, E.S., and Lawrence, J. F. | Seismological Society of America
Journal: Seismological Research Letters Pages: 526 to 532 , Volumes: 82(4) ,
Seismic Slope Stability of Ash Embankments: Site Specific Studies for Delhi Region
2011
Jakka, R. S.* | CITS
Journal: International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering Pages: 67 to 70 , Volumes: 4(6) ,
Dynamic Characterization of Settled Pond Ash Using Measured Shear Wave Velocity (Vs) and SPT N Values: Correlation Between Vs & N
2011
Jakka, R. S.*, Ramaiah, B.J., and Ramana, G. V. | IGI Global
Journal: International Journal of Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Pages: 83 to 97 , Volumes: 2(1) ,
Liquefaction Behavior of Loose and Compacted Pond Ash
2010
Jakka, R. S.*, Datta, M., and Ramana, G. V. | Elsevier
Journal: Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering Pages: 580 to 590 , Volumes: 30(7) ,
Earthquake Source Characterization by the Isochrone Back Projection Method using Near Source Ground Motions
2010
Jakka, R. S.*, Cochran, E. S., and Lawrence, J. F. | Oxford University Press
Journal: Geophys. J. Int. Pages: 1058 to 1072 , Volumes: 182(2) ,
Shear Behavior of Loose and Compacted Pond Ash
2010
Jakka, R. S.*, Ramana, G. V., and Datta, M. | Springer
Journal: Geotechnical and Geological Engineering Pages: 763 to 778 , Volumes: 28 ,
The Quake Catcher Network: Citizen Science Expanding Seismic Horizons
2009
Cochran, E. S., Lawrence, J. F., Christensen, C. and Jakka, R. S. | Seismological Society of America
Journal: Seismological Research Letters Pages: 26 to 30 , Volumes: 80 ,
1. Jakka, R.S. and Bashir, K. (2022) "Bioinspired Skirted Footing and its Method of Installation", Patent No. 542117 (Patent Granted).
2. Rathore, G., Kumar, A., Jakka, R.S., Sharma, M.L., and Kamal, K. (2022) “A Strong Ground Motion Sensor”, Patent No: 496293 (Patent Granted).
3. Rathore, G., Kumar, A., Jakka, R.S., Sharma, M.L., and Kamal, K. (2022) “A Low-Cost Earthquake Early Warning Siren for Public”, Patent No: 543662 (Patent Granted).
4. Jakka, R.S. and Zachariah, J.P. (2023) "Method of Application of MICP to Improve the Life of Natural Fiber- Reinforced Soils", Application No. 202311035892 (Under Review; Also applied for PCT)
5. Zachariah, J.P. and Jakka, R.S. (2023) "Method of Utilization of Sugarcane Waste in Large Earthworks", Application No. 202311035890 (Under Review)
6. Rathore, G., Kumar, A., Jakka, R.S., Sharma, M.L., and Kamal, K. (2022) “A Low-Cost Earthquake Early Warning Siren (EEWS) For Home/Office”, Application No: 202111062011 (Under Review)
7. Bashir, K. and Jakka, R.S. (2024) "Enhancement of Uplifting Capacity of Bio-inspired Skirted Foundations" (Under processing with IPR cell, IITR)
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