The Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) in Roorkee, India is responsible for generating and promoting building science and technology in India. Since 1947, CBRI has assisted the construction industry in finding solutions to problems related to materials, housing, energy, hazards, structures, and disasters. CBRI conducts applied and basic research, technology development, testing, evaluation, consultancy, and information services related to all aspects of building construction. It works closely with various government ministries and agencies.

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 The Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee, India. Has been vested with the
responsibility of generating, cultivating and promoting building science and
technology in the sevice of the country.
 Since it’s inception in 1947, the Institute has been assisting the building construction
and building material industries in finding timely, appropriate and economical
solutions to the problems of materials, rural and urban housing, energy conservation,
efficiency, fire hazards, structural and foundation problems and disaster mitigation.
 At the national level, the Institute has close interaction with BMTPC, HUDCO, DST,
Ministry of Urban Development, Ministry of Rural Areas, Housing Boards and
Societies of the State Governments, engineering and academic institutions,
construction and building material industries.
Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee

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 Shelter planning
 Building materials
 Structures and Foundations
 Disaster mitigation including Fire Engineering
 To develop new technologies for the
promotion of building materials and systems
 To disseminate the results of results of
research far and wide for the good of
community
 To transfer the developed technologies to the
industry for further commercialization.
 To carry out applied and basic research in all areas of building science to
solve problems confronting the country in:

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 To carry out R&D on all aspects of building and housing and assist the building industry
in solving problems of planning, designing, foundations, materials and construction
including disaster mitigation.
 All kinds of buildings with a view to achieve economy, comfort, functional efficiency,
speed, productivity in construction, environment preservation and energy conservation.

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FOCUS AREAS OF RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT IN CSIR-BBRI
 CBRI to work as world class knowledge
base for providing solutions to almost
all area of Building / Habitat planning
and construction including building
materials, construction technology, fire
engineering and disaster
mitigation construction.
 Under the 12th Five Year Plan, the
institute is focusing on green building
technologies.

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ADVANCED
MATERIALS
ADVANCED BUILDING MATERIALS
 Plastic building products
 Recycling and reuse of plastic wastes
 Weathering of plastics/ composites
 Timber substitutes
 Polymers in construction
 Polymer composites based on natural
/synthetic fibers
 Polymer modified bitumen
 Water proofing compound
 Sealants and adhesives
 Jute-Sisal fibre products
 Bagasse-cement boards and panels- agro-waste utilization
 Natural fibre based laminates/panels/sheets
 Low density board/light weight sandwich panel using
 paper industry waste
 Thermal insulation of tiles using exfoliated vermiculite waste
 MDF( medium density fiber board ) from plywood/veneer waste

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 Termite prevention in buildings
 Prevention of fungi attack in buildings
 Solid industrial waste utilization in developing building
products
 Improved brick production and commercialization Of
process technologies
 Manual and mechanized production of bricks and tiles
 Design and development of thermally efficient
 Fixed chimney brick kiln
 Utilization of low grade bio-mass in burning of bricks and
tiles
 Lime/cement based building bricks through pressing and
 Autoclaving/atmospheric steam curing/ moist curing
 Nanotechnology in the development of
 Durable and ultra high strength concrete Processed fly
ash
 Design & development of high performance,
 Fiber reinforced high volume fly ash concrete

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 Air pollution monitoring & control
 Water quality monitoring, water supply and resource management
 Waste disposal, refuse and recycling
 Environmental impact assessment & environmental management
 plan (EMP) for projects of process industries and infrastructural
projects
 Environmental audit of building material industries
 Environmental planning for problem areas
 Engineering design and impact assessment of hazardous waste disposal facilities
 Computer modeling of surface water, ground water, ambient Air and indoor air quality
 Development of plant and machinery for building construction
 Use of renewable energy in production of building materials

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ENERGY
EFFICIENT
BUILDINGS
ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDINGS
 ·Development of guidelines for green and energy efficient
buildings
 Development of low cost technologies for economically
weaker section
 Development of space norms & standards for human
settlements
 Development of space norms & standards for educational &
health care buildings
 Industrialized building systems for low & medium rise
structures
 Development of guidelines for physically challenged
 Guidelines, bye-laws code of practice for use of glass in
buildings

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 Development of climatic zone map of India included in
BIS
 Evolution of methods for designing energy efficient
buildings
 Thermal performance of building components and
evaluation of thermal properties of building materials
 Solar energy applications in buildings – passive heating
and cooling of buildings
 Wind tunnel measurements for estimation of aero
dynamic forces
 Energy simulation and energy conservation aspects in
buildings to provide comfortable indoor environment

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INFORMATION,
BUSINESS,
DEVELOPMENT &
EXTENSION
INFORMATION, BUSINESS, DEVELOPMENT & EXTENSION
 Dissemination of R&D technologies
through exhibitions, seminars, workshops
and awareness campaigns
 Building confidence and capacity by live
demonstrations
 Training and skill development
programmes for engineers, artisans and
other professionals
 Counseling for production and use of
newer technologies
 Sustainable partnership with all
stakeholders
 Support and facilitate states, industries, educational institutions & NGOs in
policy and implementation of innovative housing programme under CSIR 800

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HEALTH
MONITORING
HEALTH MONITORING AND
REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES
Distress diagnosis & strengthening of RC & heritage structures
 Assessment of physical condition and techno-economic
analysis of RC structures
 Non destructive testing of concrete structures
 Assessment of corrosion of reinforcement using half cell
potential and resistively measurements
 Stress analysis of structures
 Suitable recommendations for repair & protective
measures
 Repair & rehabilitation of expansion joint in buildings
 Repair & coating materials
 Development of cathodic protection system for prevention
of corrosion of reinforcing bars in RCC structures
 Post fire assessment & rehabilitation of building structures

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DISASTER
MITIGATION
DISASTER MITIGATION
Building dynamics, pre and post disaster mitigation & management with
reference to cyclones, earthquakes, landslides and fire hazards in buildings.
 Distress diagnosis & strengthening of RC structures against
distress
 Vulnerability assessment of buildings due to earthquake/
wind
 Constitutive modeling & non linear finite element analysis of
structures
 Service life prediction & reliability analysis of structures
 Testing of models and prototype structural elements
 Geological & geophysical investigation
 Foundations and ground improvement
 Geo-hazard- earthquakes and landslide studies
 Application of remote sensing & GIS

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 Solid industrial waste & contaminated soil
 Fire resistance of building elements and passive fire
protection systems
 Fire spread modeling & simulation
 Fire behavior of building materials
 Fire retardant coatings
 Fire extinguishment
 Enclosure fire and response of heat sensitive devices
 Use of nanotechnology in the development of fire retardant
materials
 Instant, temporary & permanent shelters for disaster
(earthquake/cyclone) prone areas

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 Recast walling components
 Stone masonry blocks
 Solid concrete blocks
 Lintels
 Lintel-cum-sunshades.
 Partially-recast flooring/roofing systems
 RC plank
 Channel units
 Ribbed slab
 L-panels
 Waffle units
 Brick panel
 Piles for foundation & ground
improvement
 Mini grouted
 Spliced
 Skirted granular
 Under-reamed
 Under-reamed bored compaction

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 BUILDING MACHINES
 WATERPROOFING & PAINTS  CONCRETE PRODUCTS
 EPS DOOR SHUTTERS
 EPOXY -PHENOLIC COATING
 PILE FOUNDATION
 GYPSUM PRODUCTS
 CLAY PRODUCTS
 LIME KILN
 BRICKS & KILNS

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CBRICK
A technological approach for
employment generation in areas near
fly ash ponds.
 Quality bricks from fly ash.
 Compressive strength 40 to 80
kg/sq. cm.
 Water absorption less than 20%.
 Efflorescence free product
 3000 Bricks per day production
requires
 Manpower: 10 persons
 Land: 700 Sq.MT.
 Power requirement: 10 KW
 Suited to small scale industry
CLAY FLYASH BRICKS
 Value addition to fly ash
 30% saving in fuel in firing as compared to
traditional clay brick technology.
 Suitable for manual and semi-mechanized
production
 Raw materials : Moderately plastic clay mass,
fly ash and fuel.
POLYTILES
 High mechanical strength
 Excellent chemical and wear resistance
 Very low porosity
 Decorative and durable
 Suitable for floors and walls to residential,
commercial and industrial buildings.

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COIR-CNSL BOARD
 Single layer flat pressed
medium density fiber board.
 Low water absorption
 Workable with normal wood
working tools
 Paint-able, nail-able and
screw-able
 Physico-mechanical properties
as per IS: 3087
 100% wood replacement
 Lab scale technology ready for
transfe
COIR-CEMENT BOARD
 Panels of coir and cement conforming to
BS:5669 (Part 4) - 1989 and ISO: 8335 -
1987.
 Low thermal conductivity, better sound
insulation and fire resistance.
 Capable of being painted and laminated.
 Cost-effective alternative to timber,
particle boards and fiber boards.
 Suitable for walling, door paneling,
windows, partitions and false ceiling.

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SISALANA PANELS
 Raw materials: Sisal fiber and
polyester resin.
 Alternative to single walled press
boards.
 Light weight, rigid and weather
resistant.
 Screw-able and nail-able.
 Adequate thermal insulation and
sound absorption.
 Panel meets IS: 12406-88
requirements.
 Suitable for walling, door paneling
and roofing applications.
 For corrosion protection of
concrete and steel structures
exposed to aggressive
environment.
 Excellent bond with concrete and
sheet.
 Low water vapor transmission
 Coefficient of thermal expansion
comparable to concrete.
 Excellent resistance to chemicals
and fertilizers.
IPN-CON COATING

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GYPSUM BINDER
 Water resistant gypsum binder.
 Properties :
 Color: Grayish white
 Bulk density:1000-1200 kg/m3
 Compressive strength:20-30 MPa (28
days)
 Water absorption: 5-10% (28 days)
 Performance in water:No leaching
 Suitable for exterior applications for
blocks and masonry mortars, low and
high density glass fiber reinforced
gypsum boards and for commercial
gypsum plasters.
EPS DOOR SHUTTER
 Substitute for wood
 Environment friendly
 Conforms to ITADS:3-1992 IS:4020-
1994
 Approved by CPWD
 Excellent sound and thermal
insulation.
 Can be painted, polished and
laminated.
 Lighter than wooden door
shutters.
 Easy to install using normal
carpentry tools

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TERMITE CONTROL
 Unique facilities for culturing termites in
the lab.
 Evaluation of pesticides for soil
treatment.
 Experimental stations in Dehradun,
Jorhat, Hyderabad and Bangalore.
 Development of herbal termite-repellent
coatings.
 Physical barriers to prevent termite entry
into buildings.
 Effectiveness of pesticides as wood
preservatives.
 Studies on bio-pesticides.
 Testing of termite resistance of building
materials
ELECTRIC CURING OF CONCRETE
 Early development of handling
strength in precast concrete
components.
 Consistent quality product.
 Low voltage (around 60V) to
reduce electrical hazards.
 Power consumption: 70 Kwh/m3
of concrete.
 55-60% of 28-days strength
attained within 24 hours.
 Especially useful in low
temperature regions.
 Suitable for PCC poles, PSC railway
sleepers and PCC rafters.

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