Task – 4.4: Improved Ventilation System for Cleaner Built Environment

Task – 4.4: Improved Ventilation System for Cleaner Built Environment Task Leader:-  Mr.Syed Ibrahim Sohel Objective: To study particle dynamics and effects of ventilation system on Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) inside a test house Modeling studies based on database generated Development of an improved ventilation system to reduce inhalable particles in the breathing zone. Scope of…

Task-4.2: Development of fire safe polymeric composite panels

Task – 4.2: Development of fire safe polymeric composite panels Task Leader:-  Dr. Harpal Singh Objective: To develop halogen-free fire retardant compositions for core and facing materials for making composite panels. Scope of Work: Studies and preparation of fire retardant compositions for polymeric core materials. Preparation of fire retardant compositions for facing materials. Preparation of polymeric…

Task-4.1: Indigenous Cathodic Protection System for Steel Reinforced Concrete Structures

Task – 4.1: Indigenous Cathodic Protection System for Steel Reinforced Concrete Structures Task Leader:-  Dr S.R. Karade Objective: To formulate procedures for designing Cathodic Protection (CP) system using indigenously available/new components for RC structures. To examine the utility of CP technology and its cost effectiveness with respect to the conventional repair methods for RCC structures To…

Task-3.5: Technology packages for mass housing in urban areas for different geo-climatic regions

Task – 3.5: Technology packages for mass housing in urban areas for different geo-climatic regions Task Leader:-  Mr.Ashok Kumar Objective: Development of energy efficient, environmentally, socially & economically sustainable and affordable  mass housing. Scope of Work: Case studies of the existing housing solutions developed by various organizations and carry out qualitative and quantitative analysis of different…

Task-3.4: Solid Industrial Waste – A Resource Geo- material for Civil Construction

Task – 3.4: Solid Industrial Waste – A Resource Geo- material for Civil Construction   Task Leader:-  Mr.Manojit Samanta Objectives: Strengthening of solid industrial waste deposit (Red Mud & Fly ash). Geotechnical and chemical characterization of stabilized and unstabilised solid industrial waste. Mathematical model for predicting strength and stiffness of composite material. Design guidelines for grouted…

Task-3.3: Solar Thermal Air Conditioner

Task – 3.3: Solar Thermal Air Conditioner Task Leader:-  Mr.Nagesh Babu Balam Objective: To design and develop an Air- Conditioner energized by solar energy for residential buildings. Scope of the Work: Environmental chamber design & characterization of various adsorbent materials in the environmental chamber. Solar Radiation data and incident energy levels Observation of annual cooling load…

Task-3.2: Demolition Wastes as Raw Materials for Low Cost Construction

Task – 3.2: Demolition Wastes as Raw Materials for Low Cost Construction Task Leader:-  Dr. A.K. Minocha, Dr. Mridul Garg Objective: Production of recycled aggregates from demolition waste and their utilization in concrete and environmental friendly building components (bricks and tiles). Scope of the work: Preparation of recycled aggregates (RA) Analysis of properties of RA and comparison…