Ripon HoreLocal Government Engineering Department (LGED)
Ripon Hore
Doctor of Philosophy
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Additional affiliations
May 2013 - present
Local Government Engineering Department (LGED)
Position
- Engineer
August 2012 - May 2013
Department of Public Health Engineering
Position
- Engineer
July 2010 - July 2012
River Research Institue (RRI)
Position
- Research Officer
Education
October 2014 - September 2020
April 2009 - October 2013
April 2009 - October 2013
Publications
Publications (50)
Wrap-faced Sand Reinforced Retaining Wall (WSRW) Model is a worthwhile method that has been used worldwide for studying the seismic performance and successful implementation to fix the erosion problems in low-lying areas for earthquake resiliency purposes. In this research, a holistic WSRW model was built to compute its response under three differe...
The aim of the paper is to review the different research manuscripts on dynamic soil properties analysis in Bangladesh. In this case, Wrap faced embankment is significantly better result to build earthquake resilient infrastructure. Wrap faced embankment is basically a sand embankment wrapped around by geotextile layers as a steep embankment. This...
This research investigates the seismic response of sand-made wrap-faced retaining walls using a shaking table, focusing on the impact of varying relative densities and frequencies on the dynamic characteristics of the walls. Two types of sand have been used to prepare retaining wall model for shake table testing. They are "Local" sand and "Sylhet"...
Prior seismic events have clearly shown that site
amplification is the main factor that damages infrastructures
built on sediment in earthquake-prone cities. This research
aims to obtain site amplification by performing 1D site
response analysis using the standard penetration test (SPT)
and shear wave velocity data of the Dhaka Metropolitan
Develop...
The issue of flooding presents notable obstacles for both developed and developing countries, affecting multiple industries and socio-economic structures. The objective of the proposed research is to examine various approaches to proficiently managing flood occurrences. The methods named ditch excavation, warping silt traps, use of vetiver, buildin...
The study focuses a strong emphasis on how water, sanitation, and hygiene are connected to human lifestyle. In particular, the village of Bordoil Uttarpara in Durgapur North Union's Adarsha Sadar Upazila, Comilla, is discussed in relation to sanitary conditions in Bangladesh. While many drinking water sources now have better infrastructure, the vas...
The primary objective of this study is to provide an extensive review of the chemical properties inherent to soil. It is essential to recognize that numerous functions of soil are intricately interlinked with its chemical characteristics. The soil composition within the geographical confines of Bangladesh is notably rich and fertile, contributing t...
Rainfall-induced landslides stand as the prevailing geohazard in tropical and subtropical regions. The ongoing global climatic changes have introduced a wave of anomalous rainfall events across the world. These abnormal weather patterns have triggered numerous landslide incidents, resulting in significant loss of life and property. To develop early...
The dynamic behavior of a wrap-around sand embankment has been carried out experimentally through a physical model test using a Shaking Table. The main objective of this research was to use a pluviator device to prepare sand beds and wrap-around sand embankment having a fixed relative density and conduct experimental analysis by a shaking table to...
The dynamic behavior of a wrap-around sand embankment has been carried out experimentally through a physical model test using a Shaking Table. The main objective of this research was to use a pluviator device to prepare sand beds and wrap-around sand embankment having a fixed relative density and conduct experimental analysis by a shaking table to...
This investigation examines the landslide due to rain in the Chattogram Hill Tracts of Bangladesh, including its origins, impacts, and the role played by the local geology and environment. Thus, designing early warning systems for such threats requires an in-depth understanding of the geo-environmental properties of soil slopes under heavy rainfall...
A wrap-faced embankment model on soft clay soil subjected to earthquake motion was investigated in this study. The study was conducted both experimentally using a shaking table and numerically using PLAXIS 3D software. The amplification of acceleration, displacement, pore water pressure, and strain response were measured while varying input acceler...
The aim of the paper is to review the different research manuscripts on wrap faced embankment. Wrap faced embankment is basically a sand embankment wrapped around by geotextile layers as a steep embankment. This wrap-faced embankment is filled with different characteristics of sand. In this research, the wrap faced embankment is model by reduce sca...
This paper represents the analysis of shaking table tests on wrap faced embankment lying on soft clay. The model embankment in a laminar box mounted on a shaking table, machine. The output results from the shaking table test are verified by numerical analysis. The different surcharge load with different acceleration has been varied in different mod...
This paper presents the results of shaking table tests on geotextile-reinforced embankment lying on soft clay. Construction of model embankment in a laminar box mounted on a shaking table, instrumentation and results from the shaking table tests have been discussed in detail. The base motion parameters have been varied in different model tests. It...
In the current study, hypsometric integral (HI) using polynomial fitting, morphometric parameters (MP) and tectonic elements (TE) like iso-base map, stream length-gradient index, hydraulic gradient and sinuosity index were determined to understand the basin evolution. For this analysis, the study area was divided into four sections; (1) Area 1 (34,...
The main objective of the research is to model the wrap faced embankment on the soft clay foundation by applying shake table test. To investigate the dynamic behaviour like acceleration amplification, displacement and pore water pressure of the wrap faced embankment with respect to different frequency changed (1 Hz,2 Hz, 3 Hz, 5 Hz, 8 Hz 10 Hz, 12...
The identification of soil improvement techniques is a crucial role in the success of any project. This identification mainly depends on the geographical condition of the locations and soil characteristics of the specific areas. Two different soil improvement techniques such as Sand Compaction Pile (SCP) and Dynamic Compaction (DC) were used for th...
The wrap-faced embankment is usually constructed as vertical with different layers sand wrapped by geotextile. Different countries constructed the wrap-faced embankment on their own soil. The construction of wrap-faced embankment on soft clay soil is very critical due to the consolidation of clay soil layer. Bangladesh is a low-line land where clay...
Wrap Faced embankment is basically a sand embankment wrapped around by geotextile layers as a steep embankment. This wrap-faced embankment is filled with different characteristics of sand (example: sylhet and local sand which are available in Bangladesh). In this research, the wrap faced embankment is model by reduce scale in BUET Geotechnical Lab....
This paper presents model examinations directed on geotextile wrap faced reinforced soil walls laying on delicate clayey establishments under dynamic conditions mounted on a shake table. The laminar shear box was utilized as the container to reduce the boundary effect. Surcharge pressure, frequency of shaking, and base acceleration were introduced...
The findings of a series of shaking table tests and numerical analysis using PLAXIS 3D software to investigate the seismic influence of wrap-faced geotextile-reinforced embankment lying on soft clayey soil were presented in this paper. The test scheme included a succession of 1D Shake Table Tests (STT) with 0.05g to 0.2g base acceleration on a 0.4...
This paper presents the results of shaking table tests on geotextile-reinforced embankment lying on soft clay. Construction of model embankment in a laminar box mounted on a shaking table, instrumentation, and results from the shaking table tests have been discussed in detail. The base motion parameters have been varied in different model tests. It...
This paper presents the results of shaking table tests of wrap-faced reinforced soil retaining walls on soft clay soil and its numerical validation using PLAXIS3D. The influence of backfill relative density on the dynamic response has been studied through a series of shaking table tests on wrap-faced retaining walls. The height of the wrap-faced re...
This paper investigates the relative seismic effect due to backfill materials of geotextile-reinforced wrap-faced soil walls by performing shaking table tests. Two types of backfill materials were used containing higher and lower fineness modulus (FM). Sinusoidal harmonic motions and two earthquake waves (1989 Loma Prieta earthquake and 1995 Kobe e...
In this paper, temperature and precipitation information arrangements were investigated from 34 meteorological stations conveyed all through Bangladesh for more than 40 years (1971 to 2010) to assess the greatness of these progressions measurably and spatially. Straight relapse, coefficient of variety, converse distance weighted interjection strate...
This study investigates the seismic effect due to different input motion on the wrap-faced soil walls by performing shaking table tests. The dynamic soil parameters like input acceleration, frequency and surcharge loads at the top of the wall are varied. The research evaluates the response of these parameters on the wrap faced embankment on soft cl...
This paper investigated the relative seismic response of reinforced soil retaining wall overly-ing a soft clayey soil layer-applicable to road or railway embankment. A series of 1D shaking table tests, 0.1 to 0.5 g, were conducted on the 1 m high physical model. The scaled physical model was subjected to harmonic sinusoidal input motions at frequen...
This paper investigated the relative seismic response of reinforced soil retaining wall overlying a soft clayey soil layer—applicable to road or railway embankment. A series of 1D shaking table tests, 0.1 to 0.5 g, were conducted on the 1 m high physical model. The scaled physical model was subjected to harmonic sinusoidal input motions at frequenc...
The objective of this research is to the analysis of the different soil improvement techniques and the comparable model of these soil improvement techniques. In Bangladesh, different soil improvement techniques were used by different construction firms to improve the soil bearing capacity, but many of them could not verify the techniques after impr...
The purpose of this research is to estimate the earthquake induced liquefaction potential of selected reclaimed areas of Dhaka city based on both Cone Penetration Test (CPT) and Standard Penetration Test (SPT). CPT and SPT data have been collected from ten (10) selected reclaimed areas of greater Dhaka city. The filling depth of the reclaimed areas...
This paper presents the results of shaking table tests on geotextile-reinforced embankment lying on soft clay. Construction of model embankment in a laminar box mounted on a shaking table, instrumentation, and results from the shaking table tests have been discussed. The surcharge pressure has been varied in different model tests. It is observed fr...
This research aimed to understand the dynamic behavior (acceleration amplification, displacement, strain, and pore water pressure) of wrap-faced reinforced soil retaining wall resting on soft clayey soil. It also investigated the response of wrap faced reinforced soil retaining wall with respect to sand types (Sylhet and Local), surcharge loads, an...
Bangladesh is a disaster-prone country which is vulnerable to climatic risks. Climate change has a great impact on rural physical infrastructures. The physical infrastructures include roads, bridges/culverts, markets, disaster shelters, solid waste disposal and small-scale water resources. Due to climate change, the physical infrastructure will suf...
Bangladesh is a disaster-prone country which is vulnerable to climatic risks. Climate change has a great impact on rural physical infrastructures. The physical infrastructures include roads, bridges/culverts, markets, disaster shelters, solid waste disposal and small-scale water resources. Due to climate change, the physical infrastructure will suf...
The main objective of this research was to model the zonation of wrap faced embankment on soft clay foundation, by applying a shake table test. Also, to investigate the dynamic behaviors of clay soil, such as acceleration amplification, displacement and pore water pressure of wrap faced embankment. This was done with respect to changes in frequenci...
This paper presents a case history of soft ground improvement technique using prefabricated vertical drain (PVD) with application to a railway track in Bangladesh. The method with preloading and staged construction was used for the construction of a 32.4-km-long new railway track at Kashiani–Gopalganj section. The soil profile at the site consisted...
This research incorporates shaking table testing of scale wrap faced soil wall models to evaluate the seismic response of embankment. Currently the seismic designs of highway or railway embankment rely on little or no empirical data for calibrating numerical simulations. This research is working towards filling that empirical data gap. The specific...
Zonation based on soft soil is very much significant for the proper identification of soft soil improvement techniques on the specific/defined location of Bangladesh. In this paper, about one thousand boreholes have been used to find the Standard Penetration Test (SPT) values around different locations of Bangladesh. Out of these about one thousand...
Zonation based on soft soil is very much significant for the proper identification of soft soil improvement
techniques on the specific/defined location of Bangladesh. In this paper, about one thousand boreholes have
been used to find the Standard Penetration Test (SPT) values around different locations of Bangladesh. Out of
these about one thousand...
This paper presents the results of shaking table tests on geotextile-reinforced embankment lying on soft clay. Construction of model embankment in a laminar box mounted on a shaking table, instrumentation, and results from the shaking table tests have been discussed in detail. The base motion parameters have been varied in different model tests. It...
Zonation based on soft soil is very much important for selecting soft soil improvement techniques on the specific location of Bangladesh. In this research total 1000 boreholes have been conducted for SPT test around Bangladesh. From these boreholes 470 boreholes have been selected for soft clay soil layer formation. Three GIS maps have been created...
The evaluation of liquefaction-resistance for saturated loose sandy and silty soils is an important component of geotechnical site characterization. The purpose of this research is to estimate the earthquake induced liquefaction potential of selected areas of Dhaka city based on Standard Penetration Test blow count (SPT-N) using a simplified proced...
The Standard Penetration Test (SPT) is the most commonly used in-situ test in Bangladesh, while the Cone Penetrations Test (CPT) is becoming popular day by day for using reliable and cost effective design template. Geotechnical Engineers are more familiar with design procedures based on SPT results. As a result, many Engineering projects it is most...
Preloading with vertical sand drain (VSD) is presented as a soil improvement method in this paper. The work is based on a real life road (4 lane and 2 slow moving lanes) construction project carried out in Rampal sub-district of Bagerhat, Khulna, Bangladesh. The construction sequences and the basic design example of VSD for embankment works on very...
The Standard Penetration Test (SPT) is the most commonly used in-situ test in Bangladesh, while the Cone Penetrations Test (CPT) is becoming popular day by day for using reliable and cost effective design template. Geotechnical Engineers are more familiar with design procedures based on SPT results. As a result, many Engineering projects it is most...
Preloading with vertical sand drain (VSD) is presented as a soil improvement method in this paper. The work is based on a real life road (4 lane and 2 slow moving lanes) construction project carried out in Rampal sub-district of Bagerhat, Khulna, Bangladesh. The construction sequences and the basic design example of VSD for embankment works on very...
The purpose of this research is to estimate the earthquake induced liquefaction potential of selected reclaimed areas of Dhaka city based on both Cone Penetration Test (CPT) and Standard Penetration Test (SPT). The Cone Penetration Test (CPT) is an in situ testing method used to determine the Geotechnical Engineering properties of soils delineating...
The Standing Orders (SoD) on Disaster Management on Bangladesh have been prepared with the objective of making the concerned persons understand their duties and responsibilities regarding disaster management at all levels. All Ministries, Divisions/Departments and Agencies shall prepare their own Action Plans in respect of their responsibilities un...
The research work was conducted to develop a GIS based information system for obtaining geotechnical information of various sites of Dhaka city. Soil data was used from 62 boreholes in 30 sites at various locations of Dhaka city. MS Access database for the soil parameters was created giving provision for including unit weight, shear strength, Stand...