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Dr Vinayak Kaushal PACP

[Dr Vinayak Kaushal PACP]

Assistant Professor of Instruction, Civil Engineering
Last Updated: August 30, 2021
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Research Interests

Research Interests
Sustainable construction and infrastructure engineering, asset management, and construction, renewal and management of infrastructure systems by using innovative methods.

Research Keywords

Research Keywords
Trenchless technology and pipelines; infrastructure asset management; construction engineering and management; construction sustainability

Teaching Interests

Teaching Interests
General Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management, Trenchless Pipeline Technology

Biography

Biography

Dr. Vinayak Kaushal is an Assistant Professor of Instruction and has earlier served as a Post-Doctoral Research Associate and an Adjunct Professor in the Civil Engineering department at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). He has taught a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in construction engineering and management and general civil engineering. He has five years of experience working in the fields of construction management, research, and teaching. Dr. Kaushal has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed journal and conference papers. Dr. Kaushal had been actively involved in the industry research projects on sustainable trenchless pipeline construction and renewal technology and has collaborated in writing several research proposals. Dr. Kaushal is a member of American Society of Civil Engineers and Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) subcommittee under the American Water Works Association’s Pipe Rehabilitation Standard Committee. He is also a member of the Early Career Editorial Board for Elsevier’s Underground Space Journal and board member of MDPI’s Infrastructures and Sustainability Journals for his expertise in sustainable underground infrastructure.

Education

Education

    • 2019 PhD in Civil Engineering
      University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas
    • 2019 ME in Civil Engineering
      University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas
    • 2015 BS in Civil Engineering
      J. N. Government Engineering College, India, India

Licensure and Certifications

Licensure and Certifications

    • 2021 Certified Instructor, Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) – American Council on Education
    • 2020 CIPP Inspector Training and Certification Program (ITCP) , National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO)
    • 2018 Pipeline Assessment Certification Program (PACP) , National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO)

Appointments

Appointments

    • Sept 2020 to Present Assistant Professor of Instruction
      Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Department, The University of Texas at Arlington (Arlington, TX, United States)
    • Jan 2020 to Aug 2020 Adjunct Professor
      Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Department, The University of Texas at Arlington (Arlington, TX, United States)
    • Sept 2019 to Jan 2020 Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
      Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Department, The University of Texas at Arlington (Arlington, TX, United States)
    • Jan 2018 to Aug 2019 Graduate Teaching Assistant
      Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Department, The University of Texas at Arlington (Arlington, TX, United States)
    • Sept 2016 to Dec 2017 Graduate Research Assistant
      Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Department, The University of Texas at Arlington (Arlington, TX, United States)

Memberships

    • 2020 to Present National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO)
    • 2019 to Present American Water Works Association (AAWA)
    • 2016 to Present American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

Awards and Honors

    • Jun  2020 Research Article Listed as June 2020 Issue Cover Story in Infrastructures Journal sponsored by MDPI, Switzerland
    • May  2020 Jack Doheny Memorial Training Scholarship for CIPP Inspector Training and Certification Program sponsored by National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO)
    • Jun  2019 UCA of SME Young Members Scholarship sponsored by Underground Construction Association of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (UCA of SME)
    • Jul  2018 ASCE’s UESI Student Scholarship Award sponsored by ASCE
    • Jun  2018 North Texas Chapter CMAA Student Scholarship Award sponsored by Construction Management Association of America
    • May  2018 Jeffrey D. Ralston Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO)
    • Apr  2018 Outstanding Graduate Student Award for Academic Excellence in Civil Engineering sponsored by Civil Engineering Department, University of Texas, Arlington

News Articles

News Articles

Publications


      In Process
      2021
      • Journal Article
        Development of a Decision Support Tool for Inspection and Monitoring of Large-Diameter Steel and Prestressed Concrete Cylinder Water Pipes
        [Loganathan, Karthikeyan, Najafi, Mohammad, Kaushal, Vinayak, Covilakam, Moksha]. "ASCE".
      • Journal Article
        Evolution of Additive Manufacturing in Civil Infrastructure Systems: A Ten-Year Review
        [Jamali, Koosha, Kaushal, Vinayak, Najafi, Mohammad]. "MDPI".
      • Journal Article
        Impact of COVID-19 on Higher Education in India: Lessons Learned and Mitigation Measures
        [Kaushal, C.P., Kaushal, Vinayak]. 2021(1), 25--61. "ACA Publishing".
      • Journal Article
        Microbiologically influenced corrosion of concrete in sanitary sewers: Processes and control mechanisms
        [Kaushal, Vinayak, Najafi, Mohammad]. "MDPI".
      • Journal Article
        Strategies to Mitigate COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts on Health and Safety of Workers in Construction Projects
        [Kaushal, Vinayak, Najafi, Mohammad]. 2021(2), 1--8. "ACA Publishing".

      2020
      • Journal Article
        Environmental Impacts of Conventional Open-cut Pipeline Installation and Trenchless Technology Methods: A State-of-the-Art Review
        [Kaushal, Vinayak, Najafi, Mohammad, Serajiantehrani, Ramtin]. 11(2), "American Society of Civil Engineers".
      • Journal Article
        Factors Influencing the Condition of Sewer Pipes: A State-of-the-Art Review
        [Malek Mohammadi, M, Najafi, M, Kermanshachi, S, Kaushal, V, Serajiantehrani, R]. 11(4), "ASCE".

      2019
      • Journal Article
        Sewer Pipes Condition Prediction Models: A State-of-the-Art Review
        [Malek Mohammadi, Mohammadreza, Najafi, Mohammad, Kaushal, Vinayak, Serajiantehrani, Ramtin, Salehabadi, Nazanin, Ashoori, Taha]. 64(4), "MDPI".

      2015
      • Journal Article
        Geotechnical Investigation of Black Cotton Soils
        [Kaushal, Vinayak, Guleria, S.P.]. 5(2), 15--22.
      • Journal Article
        Influence of Jute Fibres on the Unconfined and Compressive Strength of Alkaline Soil
        [Kaushal, Vinayak]. 2(4), 335--338.

      2014
      • Journal Article
        Earthquake Resistant Construction
        [Kaushal, Vinayak]. 2(1), 185--187.

      2008
      • Journal Article
        Control, How and Where we live!-Exhibition, Curataion and Installation
        [Kaushal, V, others].

      2021
      • Conference Proceeding
        Life-Cycle Assessment of Trenchless Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) Renewal Method in Large Diameter Stormwater Drainage Conduits
        World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2021
        [Serajiantehrani, Ramtin, Najafi, Mohammad, Kaushal, Vinayak, Mohammadi, MohammadrezaMalek]. 472--485.

      2020
      • Conference Proceeding
        A Framework for Evaluation of Social Costs of Open-cut Pipeline Replacement for Sanitary Sewers
        ASCE Pipelines 2020
        [Kaushal, Vinayak, Najafi, Mohammad, Serajiantehrani, Ramtin, Mohammadi, MohammadrezaMalek].
      • Conference Proceeding
        Development of a Decision Support System for Selecting Trenchless Renewal Methods for Structural Renewal of Culverts and Drainage Structures
        NASTT No-Dig Show 2020
        [Korky, SeyedmohammadsadeghJalalediny, Najafi, Mohammad, Syar, Jeffrey, Serajiantehrani, Ramtin, Kaushal, Vinayak].
      • Conference Proceeding
        Environmental Impact Assessment of Trenchless Spray-Applied Pipe Linings (SAPLs) Renewal Method in Culverts and Drainage Structures
        World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2020: Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater and Water Desalination and Reuse
        [Serajiantehrani, Ramtin, Najafi, Mohammad, Kaushal, Vinayak, Mohammadi, MohammadrezaMalek]. 237--249.
      • Conference Proceeding
        Framework for Life-Cycle Cost Analysis of Trenchless Renewal Methods for Large Diameter Culverts
        ASCE Pipelines 2020
        [Serajiantehrani, Ramtin, Najafi, Mohammad, Mohammadi, MohammadrezaMalek, Kaushal, Vinayak].
      • Conference Proceeding
        Pipelines 2020: Condition Assessment, Construction, Rehabilitation, and Trenchless Technologies
        [Felipe Pulido, J, Poppe, Mark].
      • Conference Proceeding
        Predicting Condition of Sanitary Sewer Pipes with Gradient Boosting Tree
        ASCE Pipelines 2020
        [Malek Mohammadi, Mohammadreza, Najafi, Mohammad, Salehabadi, Nazanin, Serajiantehrani, Ramtin, Kaushal, Vinayak].
      • Conference Proceeding
        Sanitary Sewer Construction Cost Comparison Between Trenchless CIPP Renewal and Open-Cut Replacement
        Proceedings of International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference, Limassol, Cyprus, June 22-27, 2020
        [Kaushal, Vinayak, Najafi, Mohammad, Serajiantehrani, Ramtin]. 7(1),
      • Conference Proceeding
        World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2020: Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater and Water Desalination and Reuse
        [Ahmad, Sajjad, Murray, Regan].

      2019
      • Conference Proceeding
        Evaluation of Potential Release of Organic Chemicals in the Steam Exhaust and Other Release Points during Pipe Rehabilitation Using the Trenchless Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) Method
        NASTT's 2019 No-Dig Show
        [Kaushal, Vinayak, Najafi, Mohammad, Sattler, Melanie, Kevin A., Schug]. T6--03.
      • Conference Proceeding
        Pipelines 2019: Multidisciplinary Topics, Utility Engineering, and Surveying
        [Heidrick, JeffreyW, Mihm, MarkS].
      • Conference Proceeding
        Review of Literature for Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) Chemical Emissions and Worker Exposures
        Proc. Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting
        [Kaushal, Vinayak, Iyer, GomathyR., Najafi, Mohammad, Sattler, Melanie, Kevin A., Schug]. 19--04403.
      • Conference Proceeding
        Seismic Hazards Estimation for Buried Infrastructure Systems: Challenges and Solutions
        2nd International Conference on Natural Hazards \& Infrastructure, 23-26 June, 2019, Chania, Greece
        [Kaushal, Vinayak, Serajiantehrani, Ramtin, Najafi, Mohammad, Hummel, Michelle].

      2018
      • Conference Proceeding
        Environmental Impact Assessment of Truck, Railroad, and Underground Freight Transportation System
        International Symposium on Underground Freight Transportation (ISUFT-2018), Beijing, China
        [Tabesh, Amir, Najafi, Mohammad, Kaushal, Vinayak].
      • Conference Proceeding
        Pipelines 2018: Condition Assessment, Construction, and Rehabilitation
        [Macey, ChristopherC, Lueke, JasonS].
      • Conference Proceeding
        Qualitative Investigation of Microbially Induced Corrosion of Concrete in Sanitary Sewer Pipe and Manholes
        ASCE Pipelines 2018
        [Kaushal, Vinayak, Najafi, Mohammad, Love, Johnny]. 768--775.
      • Conference Proceeding
        Review of Literature on Chemical Emissions and Worker Exposures Associated with Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) Installations
        2018 CHESAPEAKE TRI-ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE, OCEAN CITY, MD
        [Najafi, Mohammad, Kaushal, Vinayak].(10.13140/RG.2.2.12283.98085),

      2017
      • Conference Proceeding
        Microbiologically Induced Concrete Corrosion in Sanitary Sewer Systems
        Trenchless Technology and Pipe Conference, University of Texas at Arlington, TX
        [Kaushal, Vinayak, Young, Van].

      2016
      • Conference Proceeding
        Novel Composite Mix Based on Jute Fibres for Building Construction
        International Conference on Redefining Textiles: Cutting Edge Technology of the Future (RTCT-2016)
        [Kaushal, Vinayak, Sharma, Vivek].
      • Conference Proceeding
        Study of Tensile Strength and Mineralogical Behavior of Fly Ash-Lime-Gypsum Composite Reinforced with Jute Fibres
        National Conference on Innovations without limits in Civil Engineering (IWLCE 2016)
        [Kaushal, Vinayak, Guleria, SP].

      2013
      • Conference Proceeding
        Green Manufacturing
        National Seminar on New Horizons in Engineering and Technology
        [Kaushal, Vinayak]. 1,

      2019
      • Other
        Comparison of Environmental and Social Costs of Trenchless Cured-in-Place Pipe Renewal Method with Open-cut Pipeline Replacement for Sanitary Sewers
        [Kaushal, Vinayak]. "The University of Texas at Arlington, TX, USA".

      2018
      • Other
        Chemical Emissions of Styrenated CIPP Non-conclusive
        [Najafi, M, Sattler, M, Schug, K, Kaushal, V, Iyer, G, Korky, S].
      • Other
        Evaluation of Potential Release of Organic Chemicals in the Steam Exhaust and Other Release Points during Pipe Rehabilitation Using the Trenchless Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) Method
        [Najafi, M, Sattler, M, Schug, K, Kaushal, V, Iyer, G].(10.13140/RG.2.2.22431.41126),
      • Other
        Trenchless construction method cost-effective, says expert
        [Kaushal, Vinayak, Najafi, Mohammad].

      2017
      • Other
        Investigating and Reporting Solutions for Microbiologically Induced Corrosion of Concrete in Sanitary Sewer Pipe and Manholes
        [Najafi, Mohammad, Kaushal, Vinayak].

      2016
      • Other
        Vinayak Kaushal
        [Sundernagar, Jawaharlal Nehru Government Engineering College]. "www.jngec.ac.in".

      2015
      • Other
        Investigation of Fly Ash--Lime--Gypsum Mix Reinforced with Jute Fibres
        [Kaushal, Vinayak, Guleria, S.P.]. "Jawaharlal Nehru Government Engineering College, Sundernagar, India".
      • Other
        Soil Improvement in the Hilly Areas of District Mandi (H.P.)
        [Kaushal, Vinayak].(10.13140/RG.2.2.29403.82729),

Courses

      • CE 4304-101 CONSTR CONTRACT, SPECS & ADMIN
        (Course Id: 112951)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2021
      • CE 5378-101 CONSTR CONTRACT, SPECS & ADMIN
        (Course Id: 111025)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2021
      • CM 5378-101 CONSTR CONTRACT, SPECS & ADMIN
        (Course Id: 112882)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2021
      • AREN 2315-101 CONSTR MATERIALS & METHODS
        (Course Id: 113532)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2021
      • CM 2313-101 CONSTR MATERIALS & METHODS
        (Course Id: 112782)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2021
      • CM 4304-101 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
        (Course Id: 113546)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2021
      • CE 4332-001 CONSTRUCTION EQUIP/METHODS/MGT
        (Course Id: 102217)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2021
      • CE 4332-101 CONSTRUCTION EQUIP/METHODS/MGT
        (Course Id: 102217)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2021
      • CM 4332-001 CONSTRUCTION FIELD OPERATIONS
        (Course Id: 113547)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2021
      • CE 5344-001 CONSTRUCTION METHODS FIELD OPS
        (Course Id: 102282)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2021
      • CE 5344-101 CONSTRUCTION METHODS FIELD OPS
        (Course Id: 102282)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2021
      • CM 5344-001 CONSTRUCTION METHODS FIELD OPS
        (Course Id: 112877)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2021
      • CM 5344-101 CONSTRUCTION METHODS FIELD OPS
        (Course Id: 112877)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2021
      • CM 4317-101 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING
        (Course Id: 112792)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2021
      • CM 2313-001 CONSTR MATERIALS & METHODS
        (Course Id: 112782)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2021
      • CM 3341-001 CONSTRUCTION DESIGN
        (Course Id: 113206)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2021
      • CM 3341-101 CONSTRUCTION DESIGN
        (Course Id: 113206)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2021
      • CM 2315-001 INTRO MECHANICS FOR CONSTR
        (Course Id: 112953)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2021
      • CM 3335-001 SOILS & FOUNDATION IN CONSTR
        (Course Id: 112787)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2021
      • CM 2313-001 CONSTR MATERIALS & METHODS
        (Course Id: 112782)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2020
      • CM 3341-001 CONSTRUCTION DESIGN
        (Course Id: 113206)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2020
      • CM 3341-101 CONSTRUCTION DESIGN
        (Course Id: 113206)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2020
      • CE 5387-001 CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTIVITY
        (Course Id: 111028)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2020
      • CM 5387-001 CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTIVITY
        (Course Id: 112913)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2020
      • CM 5387-101 CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTIVITY
        (Course Id: 112913)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2020
      • CM 2315-001 INTRO MECHANICS FOR CONSTR
        (Course Id: 112953)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2020 Download Syllabus
      • CM 3335-001 SOILS & FOUNDATION IN CONSTR
        (Course Id: 112787)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2020 Download Syllabus
      • CM 3335-101 SOILS & FOUNDATION IN CONSTR
        (Course Id: 112787)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2020
      • AREN 3311-001 CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
        (Course Id: 112975)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2020
      • AREN 3311-101 CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
        (Course Id: 112975)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2020
      • CE 3311-001 CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
        (Course Id: 112330)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2020 Download Syllabus
      • CE 3311-101 CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
        (Course Id: 112330)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2020
      • CE 4332-001 CONSTRUCTION EQUIP/METHODS/MGT
        (Course Id: 102217)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2020
      • CE 4332-101 CONSTRUCTION EQUIP/METHODS/MGT
        (Course Id: 102217)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2020
      • CE 5344-001 CONSTRUCTION METHODS FIELD OPS
        (Course Id: 102282)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2020 Download Syllabus
      • CE 5344-101 CONSTRUCTION METHODS FIELD OPS
        (Course Id: 102282)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2020
      • CM 5344-001 CONSTRUCTION METHODS FIELD OPS
        (Course Id: 112877)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2020
      • CM 5344-101 CONSTRUCTION METHODS FIELD OPS
        (Course Id: 112877)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2020
      • CE 5387-001 CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTIVITY
        (Course Id: 111028)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2020 Download Syllabus
      • CE 5387-101 CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTIVITY
        (Course Id: 111028)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2020
      • CM 5387-001 CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTIVITY
        (Course Id: 112913)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2020
      • CM 5387-101 CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTIVITY
        (Course Id: 112913)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2020
      • CE 5327-001 CONSTR ESTIMATING & SCHEDULING
        (Course Id: 113155)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2020
      • CE 5327-101 CONSTR ESTIMATING & SCHEDULING
        (Course Id: 113155)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2020
      • AREN 3311-001 CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
        (Course Id: 112975)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2020
      • AREN 3311-101 CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
        (Course Id: 112975)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2020
      • CE 3311-001 CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
        (Course Id: 112330)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2020 Download Syllabus
      • CE 3311-101 CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
        (Course Id: 112330)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2020
      • CM 4357-001 SUSTAINABLE BUILDING PRACTICE
        (Course Id: 112797)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2020
      • CM 4357-101 SUSTAINABLE BUILDING PRACTICE
        (Course Id: 112797)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2020

Service to the University

    • Nov 2020 to  Nov 2020 Guest Speaker
      American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE)
    • Jan 2018 to  Jan 2018 Guest Speaker
      J.N. Government Engineering College, HP, India
    • Jan 2018 to  Jan 2018 Guest Speaker
      Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi

Service to the Profession

    • 2021 to  Present
      Editorial Review Board MemberUSA)
      Computational Research Progress in Applied Science & Engineering (CRPASE)
    • Aug 2020 to  Present
      Editor, Journal EditorUnited States)
      ASCE Journal of Pipeline Systems Engineering and Practice - Guest Editor for Special Collection
      https://ascelibrary.org/pb-assets/images/CUSTOM%20PAGES/FILES/PS%20Special%20Collection%20Underground-1598647797863.pdf
    • Aug 2020 to  Present
      Editor, Journal EditorSwitzerland)
      MDPI's Infrastructures - Guest Editor for Special Issue
      https://www.mdpi.com/journal/infrastructures/special_issues/structure_infrastructures
    • Apr 2020 to  Present
      Editor, Journal EditorUSA)
      Journal of Architectural Design and Construction Technology
    • Apr 2020 to  Present
      Editorial Review Board Member (Basel, Switzerland)
      MDPI Journal
    • 2020 to  Present
      Committee MemberUSA)
      ASCE's Younger Member Engagement Committee
    • Apr 2019 to  Present
      Reviewer, Journal ArticleUSA)
      ASCE Journal of Journal of Infrastructure Systems
    • Mar 2019 to  Present
      Reviewer, Journal ArticleUSA)
      ASCE Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities
    • Jan 2019 to  Present
      Reviewer, Journal ArticleUSA)
      ASCE Journal of Pipeline Systems Engineering and Practice
    • Jan 2019 to  Present
      MemberUSA)
      Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) Subcommittee under American Water Works Association’s (AWWA’s) Pipe Rehabilitation Standard Committee