Task 2.9: Development of dry-construction technology in buildings

Task 2.9: Development of dry-construction technology in buildings Task Leader(s): Dr. Kishor Kulkarni Objective: To develop dry-construction technology addressing to the attributes: disaster resilience, thermally comfortable, energy efficiency and fire resistant Description of Task: There is need to evaluate the different dry construction technologies that can be used in mass housing for speedier construction. Hence,…

Task 2.8: Standardization of designs & layouts of prefab housing units with improved thermal performance

Task 2.8: Standardization of designs & layouts of prefab housing units with improved thermal performance Task Leader(s): Sayantani Lala and Chandnan Swaroop Meena Objective: Develop standardized type designs of houses with basic attributes such as space efficiency, climate responsiveness, thermal comfort, energy efficient etc Description of Task: India’s architecture is varied in its use of…

Task 2.7: Comparative evaluation of performance of various precast panel and frame systems developed by various research groups and selection of the best performing one for specified functionality

Task 2.7: Comparative evaluation of performance of various precast panel and frame systems developed by various research groups and selection of the best performing one for specified functionality Task Leader(s): Dr. G.S. Palani (CSIR-SERC), Dr. C.. Shermi Objective: Comparative evaluation of performance of various precast panel and frame system Description of Task: Based on the…

Task 2.6: Development of efficient mechanical anchorage device for precast beam-column joint

Task 2.6: Development of efficient mechanical anchorage device for precast beam-column joint Task Leader(s): Dr. Ajay Chourasia, Ms.Shermi C Objective: Development of efficient mechanical anchorage device for precast beam-column joint Description of Task: The reinforcement can receive its share of load only when the load is transferred to it from the concrete. For effective transfer…

Task 2.5: Development of prefab RC shear wall systems and evaluation of their lateral load resistance

Task 2.5: Development of prefab RC shear wall systems and evaluation of their lateral load resistance Task Leader(s): Dr. Ajay Chourasia, Ms. Shermi C Objective: Development of prefab RC shear wall –column system to resist seismic forces Description of Task: Precast concrete walls are in practice, particularly in seismic-prone regions where buildings must be designed…