Task 4C: In-accessible foundation studies of Cultural Heritage sites using non-invasive techniques. Task Leader(s): Dr. P.K.S. Chauhan Objective: To delineate the in-accessible foundation details of two cultural heritage sites Description of Task GPR: GPR is ideally suited to sites where depth information is required. It can be applied to a variety of even ground conditions…
Task 4A: Hybrid non-destructive evaluation techniques and signal processing algorithms for multi-wave imaging. Task Leader(s): Debdutta Ghosh Objective: Development of signal processing algorithms on the multi wave data for the detection of layers / anomalies / defects in the medium. Hybrid NDE techniques for the assessment of Heritage structure. Description of Task The defects, voids,…
Task 3D: Analysis of Heritage Structures: Pre and Post Retrofitting. Task Leader(s): Siddharth Behera Objective: Analysis of Heritage Structures: Pre and Post Retrofitting. Description of Task Preparation of state of the art Development of compatible 3D geometry for FEM analysis Analysis for various retrofit schemes/strategies in heritage structure Deliverables: A detailed manual suggesting appropriate retrofit…
Task 3C: Structural restoration and retrofitting techniques for heritage structures. Task Leader(s): Hina Gupta Objective: Development of Restoration and Retrofitting technologies for different types of Heritage Structures, without disturbing the architecture of the building. Performance evaluation of retrofitted structure under different loading condition simulated in laboratory. Monitoring of heritage structures Description of Task Structural restoration…
Task 3B: Geotechnical investigation of foundation systems. Task Leader(s): Aswathy Objective: To study the subsoil profile and foundation details from available database. Analyse the effect of construction activities adjacent to heritage structures on the foundation settlement and to study the requirement of retrofitting measures for foundations. Suitable strengthening/ improvement measures will be developed for foundations…
Task 3A: Simplified analysis procedure for the complex heritage structural systems. Task Leader(s): Debdutta Ghosh Objective: Simplified analysis procedure for the complex heritage structural systems Description of Task Deliverables: Approximate analysis procedure for the complex heritage structural systems.
Task 1A: Classification of important heritage structures and extracting superior features of Indian traditional knowledge of building science. Task Leader(s): Dr. Achal Kumar Mittal Objective: Classification and characterization of important heritage structures of India based on their architecture, structural systems and materials compositions. Extracting the superior features of Indian traditional knowledge base in building sciences,…
Task 10.3: Demonstration of developed technology/know-how(s) Task Leader(s): Dr. J. Prabakar (SERC), Dr. Shermi C Objective: Demonstration of developed technology/ know-how(s) for mass housing schemes Description of Task: A demo building will be constructed at CSIR-SERC including other services to exhibit the developed prefab technologies. The project is aimed at developing and disseminating the expertise…
Task 10.2: Organization of skill development programmes Task Leader(s): Dr. G. S. Palani(SERC), Ajay Chourasia Objective: Organisation of skill development programmes to dissemination of knowledge/ technology Description of Task: It is emphasised that besides targeting cutting edge cost effective technologies/ products, this mission should also focus on skill development as housing sector provides mass employment…
