RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

The Research and Development (R&D) Policy of 51�Թ�:

51�Թ� (INDIA) Ltd. is a Govt. of India undertaking, engaged in engineering, construction and maintenance of Govt. buildings and other public infrastructure works for various departments, ministries, and other subordinate offices of Central and State Govt’s.

As per the mandate of Govt. of India, 51�Թ� is also engaged in promoting Research and Development in the area of civil engineering primarily focusing on processes, technologies and materials, that may help reducing the overall consumption of water, energy, natural resources.

In compliance with the DPE guidelines issued vide OM No. 3(9)2010-DPE(MOU) dated 23.09.2011, 51�Թ� has a formally notified its “Research and Development (R&D) Policy” which was approved and adopted by the Board as Agenda Item No. 415/10 in the year 2013.

The policy aims to provide a framework for inculcating and fostering a holistic research culture within the organization & faculty of Civil Engineering at various reputed universities & colleges. The policy promotes to develop new sustainable construction technologies using alternative/recycled/environment-friendly materials thus reduce carbon footprints and dependency on natural mineral resources.

Key objectives of 51�Թ�’s R&D Policy is stated as under :-

To provide a framework for the development of research culture within 51�Թ�, to improve research performance and to achieve high quality technological outputs
To promote R&D activities as complimentary to construction activities so as to improve the quality of work and sustainability.
To contribute towards creation of wealth and well being of the company and further the construction sector as a whole.
To be supportive of the organization's aspiration to be a world class Construction Company.

COLLABORATION & JOINT RESEARCH

In order to achieve the yearly MoU targets as set by our Administrative Ministry from time to time, 51�Թ� has signed MoUs with leading Research Institutes such as IIT Roorkee, TERI, IGBC and NEERI to carry out research work sponsored by 51�Թ�.

Joint R&D Center: 51�Թ� has signed a Memorandum of Understanding on November 7, 2014, with Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, for establishment of Joint Research & Development Centre at Greater Noida for “Sustainable Civil Infrastructure” wherein grant-inaid is sanctioned by the Board of 51�Թ� for funding the research projects and workshops, conferences and training programmes that are undertaken by the faculty of IIT Roorkee and conducted at the Joint R&D Centre. This MoU has further been extended for the next 5 years upto November 6, 2024. This Centre is aimed at developing technical parameters for utilization of various industrial by-products and products made from recycled C&D waste in construction, etc.

Durability Lab: In addition to above “Laboratory for Sustainable materials and Durable Construction” has been set up at IIT Roorkee-51�Թ� R&D centre for testing, investigating & optimizing the ‘durability parameters’ of buildings, their design and the building materials which can be used for designing of Reinforced Concrete and Masonry structures, that will have a longer service life and for extending the life of existing structures, develop alternative low energy sustainable materials and sustainable construction techniques.

Apart from the above, 51�Թ� is also associating with other prominent Research Institutes such as CSIR-CBRI, Thapar Institute of Technology, Birla Institute of Technology, IIT Delhi, VNIT-Nagpur among others for sponsorship of new research projects.

51�Թ� is also investing in in-house research activity to improve its own procedures, methods, specifications & standards, to align itself with globally emerging standards and construction practices. These initiatives are aimed at developing new sustainable construction materials and enhancing service life of existing built-up assets.

ONGOING RESEARCH PROJECTS

As on 07.10.2024, the following 21 nos. research projects valuing Rs 1646.62 lakhs (approx.) are currently under progress in collaboration with various Premiere Research Institutes:

1. Characterization of Manufactured Sand and its effective utilization in Construction by CSIR-CBRI Roorkee. (Rs.160.00 Lacs)
2. Reinforced Concrete (RC) Column and Steel (S) Beam Technique for Faster and Relatively Sustainable Construction by IIT Roorkee. (Rs.32.02 Lacs)
3. Design and Development of Thermally Efficient Walling Unit by IIT, Roorkee. (Rs.44.70 Lacs)
4. Extraction of nano-materials from agricultural waste residue and its applications in the construction industry by IIT Roorkee. (Rs.40.96 Lacs)
5. Enhancing Constructability by the Use of Embedded Steel Trusses in Reinforced Concrete Beams by IIT Roorkee. (Rs.61.53 Lacs)
6. Creating Innovative structural systems for housing using straw and stubble by IIT Roorkee. (Rs.96.00 Lacs)
7. From Cradle to Commercialization: Scaling-up and Validation of AgWACH in Construction Industry by IIT Roorkee. ( Rs.70.00 Lacs)
8. Pilot scale Tertiary Treatment Technique for Degradation of Emerging Contaminants by Ozonation - Biological Activated Carbon system by IIT Roorkee. (Rs.71.40 Lacs).
9. Steel Brace to Reinforced Concrete Connection Scheme for Global Retrofitting of Seismically Deficient Structures by IIT Roorkee. (Rs.26.27 Lacs)
10.Development of field ready bio-product for crack healing and anti-corrosive applications by Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology. (Rs.84.16 Lacs)
11. A novel bi-directional electro-migration rehabilitation (BIEM) technique for highly corroded reinforced concrete structures due to high admixed chloride by Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (Rs.43.48 Lacs)
12. Performance Evaluation of Sintered Fly ash Lightweight Aggregate in Concrete by BITS, Pilani. (Rs.76.21 Lacs)
13. Sustainable Geomaterials: A Key to Foundation De-carbonization and Ground Improvement by BITS, Pilani. (Rs.30.35 Lacs)
14. Mufti-functional fibre reinforced bendable pavement quality concrete (MFBPQC) with Recycled Coarse Aggregates and foundry waste sand for rigid pavements by BITS, Pilani. (Rs.108.13 Lacs)
15. Novel Self-Healing Concrete using Electric Arc Furnace Slag based Alkali Activated Materials by BITS, Pilani. (Rs. 36.67 Lacs)
16. In House research project for Staff Qtr. of Delhi Police Academy, Dwarka by IIT, Delhi. (Rs. 69.94 lacs)
17. In-House research project for Khekra Township by VNIT, Nagpur. (Rs. 250 lacs)
18. Derivation of Mix Design guidelines and Design Parameters for Ultra-HighPerformance Fibre Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC) in Building Applications by IIT, Roorkee. ( Rs. 126.7 lacs)
19. Study On By-Products Based Low-Cost Concrete Repairing Agent For Extending Service Life Of Existing Structures by NSUT, Delhi. (Rs. 128.3 lacs)
20. An efficient sustainable concrete construction with GGBS based GRAC with inclusion of waste products by NIT, Delhi. (Rs. 24.26 lacs)
21. Enhancing Sustainability of RC Frame Buildings Through Seismic Safety and Design Life Elongation using FRP Stirrups by IIT, Roorkee. (Rs. 65.55 lacs)

PATENT GRANTED:

Patent has been granted on outcome of the following Research Project:

Development of Agriculture Waste based accelerator for enhanced concrete hardening - IIT Roorkee.

COMPLETED RESEARCH PROJECTS

As on 07.10.2024, the following 18 nos. research projects valuing Rs 821.044 lakhs (approx.) have been completed in collaboration with various Premiere Research Institutes:

1.Sponsoring Study on Economizing of Prefab Structures under R&D Head by IIT Chennai. (Rs. 36.00 Lacs)
2. Risk Management Identification, Evaluation and Strategic Management of risk in Infrastructure Projects in India by IIT, Delhi. (Rs. 29.64 Lacs)
3. Mechanical Properties of Nano-Silica based HPC by IIT, Roorkee. (Rs.27.96 Lacs)
4. Development of Transfer-Operate-Transfer Framework by IIT, Delhi. (Rs. 12 Lacs)
5. Sustainable Construction & Reduction of Water Consumption in Construction by IIT, Delhi. (Rs. 32.02 Lacs)
6. Development of Agriculture Waste based Accelerator for Enhanced Concrete Hardening by IIT, Roorkee. (Rs. 36.55 Lacs)
7. Modular Construction Alternative for New Lecture Hall Complex by IIT, Roorkee. (Rs. 28.20 Lacs)
8. Comparative Study of Conventional Building Foundations with Foundations on Treated/Reinforced Ground (Sponsored under GNEC) by IIT, Roorkee. (Rs. 16.46 Lacs)
9. Identification and Degradation of Emerging Contaminants in India by AO&AR Processes (Sponsored under GNEC) by IIT Roorkee. (Rs.52.88 Lacs)
10. A Pragmatic Approach towards using demolished concrete wastes & reclaimed asphalt pavement in Pavement Quality Concrete by IIT Roorkee. (Rs.60.48 Lacs)
11. Framework to Manage Construction and Governance of Smart City Building in India by IIT, Roorkee. (Rs.24.10 Lacs)
12. Lesson from Green Building case of East Kidwai Nagar & Moti Bagh by IIT Roorkee. (Rs.10.20 Lacs)
13. Setting up of Laboratory on Sustainable & Durable Construction under IIT Roorkee-51�Թ� R&D Centre at Greater Noida by IIT, Roorkee. (Rs.198.30 Lacs)
14. Development an Integrated Framework of Green Construction Practices and Implementation Roadmap for 51�Թ� by IIT Roorkee. (Rs.24.96 Lacs)
15. Recycled Aggregate Concrete- An Investigation of Properties and Structural Application by IIT, Roorkee. (Rs.60.00 Lacs)
16. Development of Self Healing Concrete using Bacteria by Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology. (Rs.52.54 Lacs)
17. Seismic Safety Measures for RC Frame Building with Different Types of Infill Panels by IIT, Roorkee. (Rs. 45.86 Lacs)
18. Development of Accelerated Carbonation Curing Procedure as an effective CO2 sequestration and water conservation technique by Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology. (Rs.72.89 Lacs)

Vision of R&D :

To become acclaimed R&D centre in the field of sustainable infrastructure, faster and cost effective construction technology

MOU with IIT Roorkee:

MoU was signed with IIT Roorkee on 7th November, 2014 for establishing a R&D centre on “ Sustainable Civil Infrastructure” at their Greater Noida Extension Campus for undertaking Research projects, Training of 51�Թ�’s engineers etc., to be funded by 51�Թ�. The IIT Roorkee-51�Թ� R&D centre at GNEC was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Minister, MoUD, Government of India on 26th August, 2015.

R&D projects undertaken:

The following research projects entrusted to various IITs have been completed with appreciable outcomes & publication of several research papers in National & International Journals:

Sustainable Construction & reduction of water consumption in Construction - IIT Delhi.
Development of the Transfer-Operate-Transfer (TOT) Framework - IIT Delhi.
Study on economising of pre-fabricated Structures - IIT Madras.
Risk Management- Identification, Evaluation and Strategic Management of risks in infrastructure projects - IIT Delhi.
Mechanical properties of Nano-Silica based HPC - IIT Roorkee.
Development of Agriculture Waste based accelerator for enhanced concrete hardening - IIT Roorkee.
Outreach activity- Modular Construction alternative of Lecture Hall complex at IIT Roorkee - IIT Roorkee.
Recycled Aggregate Concrete, an investigation of properties and Structural applications - IIT Roorkee.
Comparative study of conventional building foundations with foundations on treated/reinforced ground - IIT Roorkee.
Pragmatic Approach towards using demolished concrete wastes & reclaimed asphalt pavement in Pavement Quality Concrete (PQC) Mix & Bituminous Mixtures - IIT Roorkee.
Framework to manage construction and governance of Smart City Buildings in India - IIT Roorkee.
Lessons from Green Residential Development‐ Case of East Kidwai Nagar and New Moti Bagh - IIT Roorkee.
Identification and Degradation of Emerging Contaminants in India by Advanced Oxidation and Advanced Reduction Process - IIT Roorkee.
Developing an integrated framework of green Construction practices and implementation roadmap for 51�Թ� - IIT Roorkee.

Patent has been registered on outcome of the following Research Project:

Development of Agriculture Waste based accelerator for enhanced concrete hardening - IIT Roorkee.

The following research projects entrusted to various IITs/premiere institutes/research organizations are under progress :

Development of Self-Healing concrete using Bacteria - Thapar University.
Seismic Safety Measures for RC Frame Buildings with Different Types of Infill Panels - IIT Roorkee.
Characterization of Manufactured sand and its effective utilization in construction- CSIR-CBRI Roorkee.
Development of accelerated carbonation curing procedure as an effective CO2 sequestration and water conservation technique-Thapar University.

Patent has been filed on outcome of the following Research Project:

Development of Agriculture Waste based accelerator for enhanced concrete hardening - IIT Roorkee.

The following research projects entrusted to various IITs/premiere institutes/research organizations are under progress :

Development of Self-Healing concrete using Bacteria - Thapar University.
Seismic Safety Measures for RC Frame Buildings with Different Types of Infill Panels - IIT Roorkee.
Characterization of Manufactured sand and its effective utilization in construction - CSIR-CBRI Roorkee.
Development of accelerated carbonation curing procedure as an effective CO₂ sequestration and water conservation technique - Thapar University.

Patent has been filed on outcome of the following Research Project:

Development of Self-Healing concrete using Bacteria - Thapar University.
In addition to the above, “Laboratory for Sustainable materials and durable Construction” has been set up at IIT Roorkee-51�Թ� R&D Centre, Greater Noida, for the following main services:
To undertake experimental research for evaluating durability parameters required for durability design and construction of reinforced concrete and masonry structures, which shall further help meet the relevant needs of our construction industry.
To make available field durability test facilities to verify performance specifications for the durability of reinforced concrete and masonry structures undertaken by 51�Թ�, including field investigations for condition assessment and residual life assessment.
To provide test facilities to research staff at IITR-51�Թ� R&D Centre for research on the durability and service life of reinforced concrete and masonry structures.
The Laboratory facility can also be used during training programs and other dissemination activities organized for 51�Թ� engineers as part of IITR-51�Թ� R&D Centre.
Laboratory Testing facilities can be used for investigating durability parameters of building materials to design long-lasting structures, extend the life of existing structures, develop alternative low-energy sustainable materials, and explore construction techniques.
The outcomes of some of these research projects, in addition to several research publications, have created the possibility for filing a few patents currently in process.
The outcome of the research project “Pragmatic Approach towards using demolished concrete wastes & reclaimed asphalt pavement in Pavement Quality Concrete (PQC) Mix & Bituminous Mixtures” has been accepted and published by the American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM).

Workshops Conducted:

1. Workshop on “Sustainable and Efficient Structures in Smart Cities” was organized on 17th September, 2016 at IIT Roorkee-51�Թ� R&D centre, Greater Noida Extension Centre for Senior Executives of 51�Թ�, Academicians, Researchers, Engineers from construction Industry etc.
2. Workshop on “Sustainable and Affordable Construction” was organized on 10th August, 2018 at 51�Թ� Bhawan, New Delhi for Senior Executives of 51�Թ�, Academicians, Researchers, Engineers from construction Industry etc.

Some of the Papers Published on the basis of various Sponsored Research Projects :

A) Research Project- Study on Economization of Prefab Structures- IIT Madras.

1. Poluraju, P. and Appa Rao, G. “Behaviour of 3D-panels for structural applications under general loading: A State-of-the-art“, International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology (IJRET), Dec 2014, Vol.03, Special Issue 16, pp. 173-181.
2. Poluraju, P. and Appa Rao, G. “Seismic Behaviour of Precast Reinforced Concrete Beam-Column Connections: A Literature Review“, Applied Mechanics and Materials Vol. 343 (2013), pp. 9-13, Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland ,DOI:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.343.9.
3. Appa Rao, G. and Poluraju, P. “Influence of longitudinal rebars and boundary elements on the performance of 3D sandwich walls in direct compression“, JoSE (Accepted)
4. Raj, J. L., and Rao, G. A. (2014). Shear strength of RC deep beam panels- A review. International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology, 3(16),89-103.
5. Raj, J. L., and Rao, G. A. (2015). Failure modes of 3D panels under shear predominant transverse loading. Journal of Structural Engineering (SERC). (Submitted).

B) Research Project - Sustainable Construction and reduction of Water Consumption in Construction-IIT Delhi

1. Sarkar, K., Miretu, T.M. & Bhattacharjee, B. (2014), “Curing of concrete with wastewater and curing compounds: effect on strength and water absorption”, Indian Concrete Journal, 88(10), 87-93.
2. Devendra Swami, Kaustav Sarkar and Bishwajit Bhattacharjee (2015) “Use of treated domestic effluent as mixing water for concrete: Effect on strength and water penetration at 28 days” Indian Concrete Journal, 89(12), pp. 23-30.
3. Sarbapalli, Dipobrato, Dhabalia, Yash, Sarkar, Kaustav; and Bhattacharjee, B. “Application Of Sap And Peg As Curing Agents For Ordinary Cement Based Systems: Impact On The Early Age Properties Of Paste And Mortar Of W/C ≥ 0.40” European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering.

C) Research Project- Identification, Evaluation and Strategic Management of Risks in Infrastructure Projects in India-IIT Delhi

1. Ratnesh Kumar, Chandrashekhar Iyer K , S Prakash Singh - “ Quantification of Construction Project Risks by Analysis of Past Dispute Cases Proceeding of the 33rd Annual ARCOM Conference, 4-6 September 2017, Cambridge, UK, Association of Researchers in Construction Management.

D) Research Project- A Pragmatic Approach towards using Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) for Pavement Quality Concrete(PQC) Mixtures and Bituminous Mixtures – IIT Roorkee.

1. Singh, S., Ransinchung, G.D. R.N., Debbarma, S., and Kumar, P. (2018) - “ Utilization of reclaimed asphalt Pavement aggregates containing waste from Sugarcane Mill for Production of Concrete Mixes. “ Journal of Cleaner Production.”
2. Singh, S., Ransinchung, G.D. R.N., (2018) - “Durability properties of fine RAP inclusive concrete mixes ”ASTM International- Advances in Civil Engineering materials”.
3. Singh, S., Ransinchung, G.D. R.N., and Kumar, P. - (2018) “Laboratory investigation of Concrete Pavements containing Fine RAP Aggregates.” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering.

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