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…

Task-2.4 : Development of Pervious Concrete

Task – 2.4 : Development of Pervious Concrete Task Leader:-  Dr. Rajesh Deoliya, Mr. Subash Chandra B. Gurram Objective: Preparation of guidelines/ handbook on pervious concrete for field implementations. Scope of Work: Characterization of different types of aggregates Trial mixing with different aggregates and experimental parametric study Development and characterization of pervious concrete mixes of desired porosity…

Task-2.3 : Hybrid Fiber Reinforced Concrete (HYFRC) in Structural Applications

Task – 2.3: Hybrid Fiber Reinforced Concrete (HYFRC) in Structural Applications Task Leader:-  Mr.S.K.Singh Objective: To develop hybrid fibre reinforced concrete of strength 40–100 MPa for structural Applications Scope of the work: Mix proportioning by combining different types of fibres (steel, polypropylene, nylon etc.) to have synergistic effects & Optimization of fibres dosages Characterization & Performance…

Task-2.2 : Bio-Concrete as self Healing Material

Task-2.2 : Bio-Concrete as self Healing Material Task Leader:-  Dr.(Mrs) Leena Chaurasia Objective: Development of self healing bio concrete using biological based techniques Scope of the work: The suitability of very specific extremophiles calcifying bacteria & their ability to repair cracks in building structure using sustainable and bio-based self healing agent Setting of laboratory for Bio-concrete…

Task-2.1 : Geopolymer Concrete

Task – 2.1 : Geopolymer Concrete Task Leader:-  Dr. B. Singh Objective: • To develop two components / single component geopolymer concrete and reinforced concrete for making building components • Durability studies of geopolymer in chemical environments Scope of the Work: Characterization of fly ash and other sources of aluminosilicate Synthesis and characterization of geopolymers Preparation…

Task-1.4 : Phase Change Materials (PCM) for Energy Efficiency in Buildings

Task – 1.4 : Phase Change Materials (PCM) for Energy Efficiency in Buildings Task Leader:-  Srinivasarao Naik B Objective: To prepare Phase Change Materials, its encapsulation and use in building components for enhancing energy efficiency Scope of the Work: Preparation of Phase Change Materials and Characterisation DTA/TGA and DSC studies to evaluate heat storage capacity of…

Task-1.3 : Enhancing the Fire Retardancy of Polymeric Materials using Nanocomposites:

Task – 1.3: Enhancing the Fire Retardancy of Polymeric Materials using Nanocomposites Task Leader:-  Mr. Subham Dastidar Objective: Enhancement of the fire retardant property of polymers using Clay Nanocomposite Scope of the Work: Experimental study of the preparation of nanocomposite Characterization of the developed material Designing of the batch reactor (BR) Installation of the BR Process…

Task-1.2 :Multifunctional Coatings Using Nanotechnology

Task – 1.2: Multifunctional Coatings Using Nanotechnology Task Leader:-  Dr. P.C. Thapliyal Objective: To develop multifunctional (water resistant, energy efficient, anticorrosive) coatings for concrete Scope of the Work: Development of fluoro/epoxy/acrylic resin/s &/or nano pigments including precursors for nano materials Characterization & process development Development of nanotechnology based multifunctional coating Formulation & characterization of multifunctional coating…

Task-1.1 : Nano-engineered Cementitious Materials

Task – 1.1 : Nano-engineered Cementitious Materials Task Leader:-  Dr.L. P. Singh Objective: To develop nano-engineered concrete exhibiting ultra high performance and durability using nanotechnology Scope of the Work: Upgradation of laboratory facilities with FESEM and nano-indenter Cost-effective preparation of nanomaterials through sol-gel method Characterisation of nano particles through XRD, SEM, EDX, TEM, BET, NMR etc.…