16 November 2024 | 18:55 PM
Task 3.4: Development of anti-termite barrier for mass housing Task Leader(s): Dr. B.S. Rawat Objective: Development of anti-termite barrier for mass housing Description of Task: Termites are an essential member of the soil ecosystem and are found throughout the world. In their natural environment, they improve soil pH, organic carbon content, water content and porosity…
Task 3.3: Protective coating for improved energy efficiency in buildings Task Leader(s): Dr. P.C. Thapliyal Objective: To develop eco-friendly protective coating for RC prefab building components with improved performance against corrosion, thermal heat transfer and better durability Description of Task: Existing coatings have the volatile organic compounds (VOC) emission issues (legislative) and are based on…
Task 3.1: Eco-friendly corrosion inhibition to improve concrete durability Task Leader(s): Dr. S.R. Karade Objective: To develop Eco-friendly corrosion inhibitors to improve durability of RC structural components Description of Task: Corrosion of reinforcement bars embedded in the concrete, particularly in thin precast concrete elements, leads to major durability problem due to low cover. To overcome…
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…
