S. kanthimathinathan (1948-2020)
Background and Profession
- He was an experienced structural engineer and consultant in Trichy. He was known for his work and contribution in structural design engineering field
- He holds a Master’s degree in Structural Engineering (University Gold Medalist), earned in 1991 from the Regional Engineering College, Tiruchirappalli (now NIT Trichy).
- With decades of experience (over 40 years) in the field, his work spans design, analysis, detailing, and practical engineering of structural systems.
- At one point, he served as General Manager (Engineering) at G.B. Engineering Enterprise Pvt. Ltd. in Tiruchirappalli.
Role and Value
- He was a seasoned structural consultant, bridging practical engineering with code-based design.
- His expertise covered steel and RCC structural design and extended to on-site detailing and consultancy for industrial or building projects.
- The published material implies strong hands-on experience in detailing a nuanced part of structural engineering that many basic design profiles don’t emphasize.
Books Authored
1. Limit State Design of Steel Structures (as per IS:800/2007)
A comprehensive text on designing steel structures using the limit state method in line with Indian standards (IS:800:2007). It covers design examples, tension members, compression members, connections, wind and earthquake loads, truss design, and more.
2. Manual for Detailing of Steel Structures
A practical guide focused on steel detailing — drawings, connections, plates, beams, columns, welds and bolts — oriented toward engineers, fabricators, detailers, and students.
3. Design of Connections for Steel Structures (Working Stress Method)
A specialized book on connection design in steel structures, addressing bolted and welded connections with worked examples and tips.