S.R. DAMODARASAMY, M.E., is Principal of Government College of Engineering, Salem. He has a long stint of experience of over 33 years as an academician and administrator. Prof. Damodarasamy has authored several papers in international and national journals. His areas of interest include Computer Applications in Civil Engineering, Fracture Mechanics, and Structural Dynamics and Finite Select Techniques. He is a recognized consultant in the areas of design of RCC and steel structures and design of foundations.
S. KAVITHA, M.E. (Structural Engineering), is Assistant Engineer in the Highways Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Erode. Besides, she has eight years experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate civil engineering students. She has presented several research papers in various national and international conferences. She is a member of Indian Society of Technical Education.