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Faculty : School of Civil Engineering and Technology (CET)
Name : Dr. Somnuk Tangtermsirikul (Professor)
Position : Director of SIIT
E - Mail : somnuk@siit.tu.ac.th
Phone Rangsit : +66 (0) 2986 9009, 2986 9101, 2564 3226
Phone Bangkadi : +66 (0) 2501 3505-20
Phone Extension : 1100
 
Education
  • B.Eng. (Honors) in Civil Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
  • M.Eng. in Civil Engineering, University of Tokyo, Japan
  • D.Eng. in Civil Engineering, University of Tokyo, Japan
Academic Awards
  • Yoshida Award from JSCE, 1993
  • Paper Award from JSCE, 1999
  • The Outstanding Researcher from Thammasat University, Thailand, 1999
  • Outstanding Technologist Award from the Foundation for the Promotion of Science and Technology under the Patronage of H.M. the King, 2002
  • Distinguished Scholar of Science and Technology of Thammasat University, 2008
  • Honorary member of Japan Concrete Institute, since June 2011
  • Chair Professor of Siam Cement Group, 2012
Research Areas
    Modeling of concrete behavior, Durability evaluation and service life design of concrete structures, High performance cementitious based materials, Special concrete such as SCC and RCC, Use of wastes and recycled materials in cement and concrete, Health monitoring, Repair and maintenance of concrete structures.
Research Interests

    Performance Based Analysis and Design of Concrete Mix Proportions

    Simulation models for predicting materials, mix proportion, time and environment dependent properties of concrete are studied. At present, the studied properties are workability, workability loss, bleeding, plastic shrinkage, strength, thermal cracking, autogenous and drying shrinkages, cracking resistance, carbonation, chloride induced corrosion, and sulfate resistance. Computer software is being developed for analysis and design purposes to obtain mix proportions of concrete with the required initial and long-term performances. Results of the research works are utilized in the establishment of “Design Considering Durability and Service Life” for concrete structures in Thailand.

    Proper Use of Binders and Fillers as Cement Replacing Materials in Concrete

    Studies on the properties of concrete with various kinds of powder materials are conducted. The materials are: fly ash and CaCO3 powder, etc. Optimizing the use of these materials and introduction of multibinder systems to the concrete industry are the aims of this project. Effect of fly ash with high free lime and SO3 content on properties of concrete is also studied for modifying the current fly ash specification.

    Use of Bottom Ash in Concrete

    The use of bottom ash as partial replacement of fine aggregate is studied. Some merits were observed when the replacement proportions and other control properties were appropriate. The targets of this study are to introduce the use of bottom ash to the concrete industry as well as to establish a standard for utilizing bottom ash as a partial replacing material for fine aggregate.

    Maintenance of Concrete Structures

    Research works and their applications on inspection, repair, maintenance, life cycle evaluation, and maintenance management of concrete structures are carried out. The works are parts of the program to develop appropriate maintenance codes and standards for concrete structures in Thailand.

Professional Activities

Local Activities

1998-1999 Vice chairman, subcommittee on concrete and materials of the EIT
Committee member, Civil Engineering Chapter of the EIT
2000 to 2001 Vice Chairman of the Committee for drafting Specification on Concrete Traffic Barrier, Office of Thai Industrial Standard, Ministry of Industry
Chairman, subcommittee on concrete and materials of the EIT
Vice chairman, Civil Engineering Chapter of the EIT
Committee member, Publication Committee of the EIT
Committee member, Committee on Technology Transfer of the EIT
1999 to 2002 Committee for drafting Specification on Fly Ash for Use in Concrete, Office of Thai Industrial Standard, Ministry of Industry
2002 to 2004 Committee for modifying Specification on Portland Cement, Office of Thai Industrial Standard, Ministry of Industry
2004 to 2007 Advisor, Civil Engineering Chapter, Engineering Institute of Thailand
Advisor, Concrete and Materials Committee, Engineering Institute of Thailand
2004 to present Secretary General of Thai Concrete Association
Advisor, Committee on Materials, Thai Concrete Association
Advisor, Committee on Maintenance, Thai Concrete Association
2010 to present President, Thailand Concrete Association

International Activities

  1. Co-organized a Thailand-Japan Seminar on Construction Procedure in Thailand with the Kanto Chapter of the Japan Society of Civil Engineering on 5 October 1992 in Bangkok.
  2. Local organizing committee of the International Workshop on High Performance Concrete with the American Concrete Institute, 21-22 November 1994, Bangkok, Thailand
  3. Local organizing committee of the International Symposium on Asian Concrete Model Code, 19 December 1994, Bangkok, Thailand
  4. International Steering Committee member of the International Workshop on Self-Compacting Concrete, 23-26 August 1998, Kochi, Japan
  5. Organizing Committee member of the IABSE Colloquium on Concrete Model Code for Asia, 17-18 March 1999, Phuket, Thailand
  6. A regular member of International Committee on Concrete Model Code for Asia, from 1994-present
  7. A regular member of RILEM TC-SCC on Self-Compacting Concrete, from 1997-2001
  8. A member of the fib technical committee on Self-Compacting Concrete
  9. Chairman of the local organizing committee of the 1st ACF International Conference, 2004
  10. Advisory Board of the Advanced Concrete Technology Journal of the Japan Concrete Institute 2002-present
  11. Country representative member, Asian Concrete Federation, from 2002 to present
  12. Vice chairman (Academic), International Committee on Concrete Model Code, from 2008 to 2011
  13. Vice President (Technical), Asian Concrete Federation, since 2010 to 2012
  14. Chairman of the local organizing committee of the 5th ACF International Conference, 2012
  15. Reviewer of various international and notional journals such as Advanced Concrete Technology Journal, Material Journal of ASCE, ACI Materials Journal, Materials and Structures, Construction and Building Materials, Construction Materials, Science Asia and R&D Journal of Engineering Institute of Thailand, etc.

Also serving as advisory, steering and technical committee member of many international workshops, symposiums and conferences.
 
Work Experiences
  • 1989-1992 : Construction Material Section, Technology Research Center, Taisei Corporation, Yokohama, Japan
  • 1992 : Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University Rangsit Campus, Patumthani, Thailand
  • 1993 : Assistant Director for Student Affairs
  • 1994 : Head of Department of Civil Engineering
  • 1995 : Associate Professor
  • 1996 : Institute Secretary
  • 2000 : Head of School of Civil Engineering and Environmental Technology
  • 2001 : Head of School of Building Facilities Engineering, Civil Engineering and Environmental Technology and Chairperson of Building Facilities Engineering Program
  • 2002 : Head of School of Building Facilities and Civil Engineering and and Chairperson of Building Facilities Engineering Program
  • 2004-2012 : Professor and Deputy Director of SIIT
  • 2007 until present : Head, Construction and Maintenance Technology Research Center (CONTEC)
  • 2012 until present : Professor and Director of SIIT
List of Publications

    Until September 2012

  • 42 International Journal papers
  • 35 National Journal papers
  • 7 Japanese Proceedings papers
  • 80 International conference papers
  • 105 National conference papers
Construction and Maintenance Technology Research Center (CONTEC)
 
 
 
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