Personal information

Websites & social links

Google Scholar ID
Scopus ID
ORCID ID
Research Gate ID

Other IDs

Scopus Author ID: 7003975929
ResearcherID: AAW-8528-2020

Keywords

Noise and Vibration, Application of Acoustics in Rock Mechanics, Mineral Beneficiation

Countries

India

Activities

Collapse all

Employment (1)

National Institute of Technology Karnataka: Surathkal, Karnataka, IN

Professor (Department of Mining Engineering)
Employment
Source: Self-asserted source
Harsha Vardhan

Education and qualifications (1)

Indian Institute of Technology, Dhanbad,: Dhanbad, Bihar, IN

2000-09-05 to 2006-08-24 | Ph.D. (Department of Mining Engineering)
Education
Source: Self-asserted source
Harsha Vardhan

Professional activities (2)

The Institution of Engineers: kolkata, IN

Life Member (M-132674-5)
Membership
Source: Self-asserted source
Harsha Vardhan

National Institute of Technology Karnataka: Surathkal, Karnataka, IN

Professor (Department of Mining Engineering)
Invited position
Source: Self-asserted source
Harsha Vardhan

Works (39)

Estimating rock properties using sound signal dominant frequencies during diamond core drilling operations

Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
2019 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.jrmge.2019.01.001
EID:

2-s2.0-85064970068
Contributors: Kumar, C.V.; Vardhan, H.; Murthy, C.S.N.; Karmakar, N.C.
Source: Self-asserted source
Harsha Vardhan via Scopus - Elsevier

Quantification of Rock Properties Using Frequency Analysis During Diamond Core Drilling Operations

Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series D
2019 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s40033-019-00174-5
EID:

2-s2.0-85064337706
Contributors: Vijaya Kumar, C.; Vardhan, H.; Murthy, C.S.N.
Source: Self-asserted source
Harsha Vardhan via Scopus - Elsevier

Assessment of thermally deteriorated concrete by drilling resistance test and sound level

Russian Journal of Nondestructive Testing
2017 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1134/S1061830917110031
EID:

2-s2.0-85040921105
Contributors: Kulkarni, K.S.; Yaragal, S.C.; Babu Narayan, K.S.; Vardhan, H.
Source: Self-asserted source
Harsha Vardhan via Scopus - Elsevier

Investigating the Utility of Iron Ore Waste in Preparing Non-fired Bricks

Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series D
2017 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s40033-016-0129-5
EID:

2-s2.0-85029743145
Contributors: Lamani, S.R.; Mangalpady, A.; Vardhan, H.
Source: Self-asserted source
Harsha Vardhan via Scopus - Elsevier

Investigation on the performance of a variable compression ratio engine operated with raw cardanol kerosene blends

Biofuels
2017 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/17597269.2017.1389195
EID:

2-s2.0-85032471902
Contributors: Ravindra; Aruna, M.; Vardhan, H.
Source: Self-asserted source
Harsha Vardhan via Scopus - Elsevier

Utilisation of mine waste in the construction industry - A Critical Review

International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering
2016 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84986232778
Contributors: Shreekant, R.L.; Aruna, M.; Vardhan, H.
Source: Self-asserted source
Harsha Vardhan via Scopus - Elsevier

ANN Models for Prediction of Sound and Penetration Rate in Percussive Drilling

Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series D
2015 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s40033-015-0067-7
EID:

2-s2.0-84981714183
Contributors: Kivade, S.B.; Murthy, C.S.N.; Vardhan, H.
Source: Self-asserted source
Harsha Vardhan via Scopus - Elsevier

Acoustic fingerprinting for rock identification during drilling

International Journal of Mining and Mineral Engineering
2014 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1504/IJMME.2014.060193
EID:

2-s2.0-84902186963
Contributors: Shreedharan, S.; Hegde, C.; Sharma, S.; Vardhan, H.
Source: Self-asserted source
Harsha Vardhan via Scopus - Elsevier

Investigation of Noise Level and Penetration Rate of Pneumatic Drill vis-à-vis Rock Compressive Strength and Abrasivity

Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series D
2014 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s40033-014-0048-2
EID:

2-s2.0-85029833684
Contributors: Kivade, S.B.; Murthy, C.S.N.; Vardhan, H.
Source: Self-asserted source
Harsha Vardhan via Scopus - Elsevier

Portable low cost drill set-up for estimating rock properties

International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering
2014 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84928253781
Contributors: Masood; Vardhan, H.; Aruna, M.
Source: Self-asserted source
Harsha Vardhan via Scopus - Elsevier

Artificial neural network model for prediction of rock properties from sound level produced during drilling

Geomechanics and Geoengineering
2013 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/17486025.2012.661469
EID:

2-s2.0-84875318648
Contributors: Rajesh Kumar, B.; Vardhan, H.; Govindaraj, M.; Saraswathi, P.S.
Source: Self-asserted source
Harsha Vardhan via Scopus - Elsevier

Laboratory Investigations on Percussive Drilling

Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series D
2013 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s40033-013-0024-2
EID:

2-s2.0-84995634402
Contributors: Kivade, S.B.; Murthy, C.S.N.; Vardhan, H.
Source: Self-asserted source
Harsha Vardhan via Scopus - Elsevier

Regression analysis and ANN models to predict rock properties from sound levels produced during drilling

International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences
2013 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrmms.2012.10.002
EID:

2-s2.0-84869118573
Contributors: Rajesh Kumar, B.; Vardhan, H.; Govindaraj, M.; Vijay, G.S.
Source: Self-asserted source
Harsha Vardhan via Scopus - Elsevier

A critical review on estimation of rock properties using sound levels produced during rotary drilling

International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering
2012 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84905739865
Contributors: Masood; Vardhan, H.; Aruna, M.; Rajesh Kumar, B.
Source: Self-asserted source
Harsha Vardhan via Scopus - Elsevier

Prediction of penetration rate and sound level produced during percussive drilling using regression and artificial neural network

International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering
2012 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84875675331
Contributors: Kivade, S.B.; Murthy, C.S.N.; Vardhan, H.
Source: Self-asserted source
Harsha Vardhan via Scopus - Elsevier

The use of Dimensional Analysis and Optimization of Pneumatic Drilling Operations and Operating Parameters

Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series D
2012 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s40033-012-0001-1
EID:

2-s2.0-85029860048
Contributors: Kivade, S.B.; Murthy, C.S.N.; Vardhan, H.
Source: Self-asserted source
Harsha Vardhan via Scopus - Elsevier

A new approach for estimation of properties of metamorphic rocks

International Journal of Mining and Mineral Engineering
2011 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1504/IJMME.2011.042426
EID:

2-s2.0-84861304500
Contributors: Rajesh Kumar, B.; Vardhan, H.; Govindaraj, M.
Source: Self-asserted source
Harsha Vardhan via Scopus - Elsevier

Assessment of noise and effect of thrust on penetration rate in percussive drilling

Journal of the Institution of Engineers (India): Mining Engineering Division
2011 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84891287572
Contributors: Kivade, S.B.; Murthy, C.S.N.; Vardhan, H.
Source: Self-asserted source
Harsha Vardhan via Scopus - Elsevier

Development of probabilistic simulation model for production optimization in open pit mines

Characterization and Development of Novel Materials
2011 | Book chapter
EID:

2-s2.0-84892115071
Contributors: Raj, M.G.; Vardhan, H.; Rao, Y.V.
Source: Self-asserted source
Harsha Vardhan via Scopus - Elsevier

Land-use land-cover changes in east singbhum mineralized zone: A case study

Disaster Advances
2011 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84856114532
Contributors: Kashinath, P.; Deb, D.; Vardhan, H.; Aruna, M.; Samanta, B.
Source: Self-asserted source
Harsha Vardhan via Scopus - Elsevier

Prediction of uniaxial compressive strength, tensile strength and porosity of sedimentary rocks using sound level produced during rotary drilling

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering
2011 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s00603-011-0160-7
EID:

2-s2.0-80053929589
Contributors: Kumar, B.R.; Vardhan, H.; Govindaraj, M.
Source: Self-asserted source
Harsha Vardhan via Scopus - Elsevier

Sound level produced during rock drilling vis-à-vis rock properties

Engineering Geology
2011 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.enggeo.2011.09.009
EID:

2-s2.0-80655124485
Contributors: Kumar, B.R.; Vardhan, H.; Govindaraj, M.
Source: Self-asserted source
Harsha Vardhan via Scopus - Elsevier

Estimating rock properties using sound level during drilling: field investigation

International Journal of Mining and Mineral Engineering
2010 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1504/IJMME.2010.037618
EID:

2-s2.0-80053902338
Contributors: Rajesh Kumar, B.; Vardhan, H.; Govindaraj, M.
Source: Self-asserted source
Harsha Vardhan via Scopus - Elsevier

Impact of pumping in open pit mining on groundwater flow: a case study

International Journal of Mining and Mineral Engineering
2010 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1504/IJMME.2010.035312
EID:

2-s2.0-84951715626
Contributors: Pal, K.; Vardhan, H.; Aruna, M.
Source: Self-asserted source
Harsha Vardhan via Scopus - Elsevier

Estimating rock properties using sound levels produced during drilling

International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences
2009 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrmms.2008.07.011
EID:

2-s2.0-60749116984
Contributors: Vardhan, H.; Adhikari, G.R.; Govinda Raj, M.
Source: Self-asserted source
Harsha Vardhan via Scopus - Elsevier

Production optimisation using simulation models in mines: A critical review

International Journal of Operational Research
2009 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1504/IJOR.2009.026937
EID:

2-s2.0-67650681811
Contributors: Raj, M.G.; Vardhan, H.; Rao, Y.V.
Source: Self-asserted source
Harsha Vardhan via Scopus - Elsevier

An experimental investigation of the sound level produced by bulldozers with various maintenance schedules

International Journal of Vehicle Noise and Vibration
2008 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1504/IJVNV.2008.020938
EID:

2-s2.0-55349131316
Contributors: Vardhan, H.; Raj, M.G.
Source: Self-asserted source
Harsha Vardhan via Scopus - Elsevier

An experimental investigation of jack hammer drill noise with special emphasis on drilling in rocks of different compressive strengths

Noise Control Engineering Journal
2007 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3397/1.2737667
EID:

2-s2.0-34547324647
Contributors: Vardhan, H.; Murthy, Ch.S.N.
Source: Self-asserted source
Harsha Vardhan via Scopus - Elsevier

Assessment of heavy earth-moving machinery noise vis-à-vis routine maintenance

Noise Control Engineering Journal
2006 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3397/1.2888383
EID:

2-s2.0-33745956285
Contributors: Vardhan, H.; Karmakar, N.C.; Rao, Y.V.
Source: Self-asserted source
Harsha Vardhan via Scopus - Elsevier

Development of noise spectrum based maintenance guideline for reduction of heavy earth moving machinery noise

Noise Control Engineering Journal
2006 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3397/1.2219894
EID:

2-s2.0-33846497368
Contributors: Vardhan, H.; Adhikari, G.R.
Source: Self-asserted source
Harsha Vardhan via Scopus - Elsevier

Multiple seam mining: A critical review

Journal of Mines, Metals and Fuels
2006 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-34249854346
Contributors: Khare, S.; Rao, Y.V.; Murthy, Ch.S.N.; Vardhan, H.
Source: Self-asserted source
Harsha Vardhan via Scopus - Elsevier

Noise problem and its control for heavy earth moving machinery deployed in opencast mines - A critical review

Journal of Mines, Metals and Fuels
2006 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-33846220738
Contributors: Vardhan, H.; Rao, Y.V.; Karmakar, N.C.
Source: Self-asserted source
Harsha Vardhan via Scopus - Elsevier

Experimental study of sources of noise from heavy earth-moving machinery

Noise Control Engineering Journal
2005 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3397/1.2839243
EID:

2-s2.0-24144443434
Contributors: Vardhan, H.; Karmakar, N.C.; Rao, Y.V.
Source: Self-asserted source
Harsha Vardhan via Scopus - Elsevier

Studies of noise creating by air supply and emission systems of hard earth-moving machines

Gornyi Zhurnal
2005 | Other
EID:

2-s2.0-29144517370
Contributors: Karmakar, N.S.; Vardhan, H.; Rao, V.V.
Source: Self-asserted source
Harsha Vardhan via Scopus - Elsevier

Methodology for evaluation of noise levels emanated from mining machinery

Pollution Research
2004 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-3943074374
Contributors: Vardhan, H.; Karmakar, N.C.; Rao, Y.V.
Source: Self-asserted source
Harsha Vardhan via Scopus - Elsevier

Noise analysis of heavy earth moving machinery deployed in opencast mines and development of suitable maintenance guidelines for its attenuation - Part 1

Noise and Vibration Worldwide
2004 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1260/0957456042880336
EID:

2-s2.0-5144235329
Contributors: Vardhan, H.; Rao, Y.V.; Karmakar, N.C.
Source: Self-asserted source
Harsha Vardhan via Scopus - Elsevier

Noise analysis of heavy earth moving machinery deployed in opencast mines and development of suitable maintenance guidelines for its attenuation - Part 2

Noise and Vibration Worldwide
2004 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1260/0957456042880255
EID:

2-s2.0-8344257938
Contributors: Vardhan, H.; Rao, Y.V.; Karmakar, N.C.
Source: Self-asserted source
Harsha Vardhan via Scopus - Elsevier

Noise analysis of heavy earth moving machinery deployed in opencast mines and development of suitable maintenance guidelines for its attenuation - Part 3

Noise and Vibration Worldwide
2004 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1260/0957456042872812
EID:

2-s2.0-10044245105
Contributors: Vardhan, H.; Rao, Y.V.; Karmakar, N.C.
Source: Self-asserted source
Harsha Vardhan via Scopus - Elsevier

Impact of noise on miners - A critical review

Pollution Research
2003 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-0344287018
Contributors: Vardhan, H.; Karmakar, N.C.; Rao, Y.V.
Source: Self-asserted source
Harsha Vardhan via Scopus - Elsevier

Peer review (6 reviews for 4 publications/grants)

Review activity for Arabian journal of geosciences. (1)
Review activity for Bulletin of engineering geology and the environment. (2)
Review activity for Journal of institution of engineers series A. (1)
Review activity for Journal of the institution of engineers (India) series D. (2)
How many people are using ORCID?