Task 3.1: Recycling of agricultural/industrial/solid wastes for building infrastructures

Task 3.1: Recycling of agricultural/industrial/solid wastes for building infrastructures Task Leader(s): Dr. A. K. Minocha Objective: Development of prefabricated building components, value added building products using recycled agricultural/ industrial/ solid waste construction and demolition (C&D) wastes/bagasse ash and evaluate their performance Description of Task: The issues of sustainability are of prime concerns these days as…

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…

Three-Day State Level Jigyasa Workshop

Three-Day State Level Jigyasa Workshop “CSIR-Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee organized a Three-Day State-Level Student Workshop for KV Students during July 18-20, 2018 under the Jigyasa Student-Scientist Connect Programme to inculcate scientific temper by introducing them to the innovative techniques of building materials, health monitoring and rehabilitation of the structures, disaster mitigation, fire safety, energy…

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…