The project has four main elements and the objectives under each element have been provided below.
Element 1 - Basic Scientific Research in waste processing
- Physico-chemical processing of waste for high-volume use in construction materials
- Sensor technology for automatic sorting and segregation of C&D waste
- Use of the processed waste in special concretes for 3D printing, precast products, and pavements
- To study mechanical and durability characteristics of low-carbon concrete systems, and develop service life models for such systems in various environmental conditions
- Sustainability indicators using life-cycle assessment for construction materials and construction processes
Element 2 - Applied Research leading to technology development
- Physico-chemical processing of waste for high-volume use in construction materials
- Sensor technology for automatic sorting and segregation of C&D waste
- Use of the processed waste in special concretes for 3D printing, precast products, and pavements
- To study mechanical and durability characteristics of low-carbon concrete systems, and develop service life models for such systems in various environmental conditions
- Sustainability indicators using life-cycle assessment for construction materials and construction processes
Element 3 – An Integrated Test-Bed for large-scale processes and visualization
- Physical recycling test-bed for automated screening and physicochemical processing of various waste materials
- Machine-learning based optimisation of the usage of recycled material in concrete
- Physical, AI-VR integrated testbed environment to identify optimal use of materials, simulate and optimize construction practices, and minimize carbon footprint
- Integrated simulation and game-based learning facility on management adoption strategies, organizational training, and specialty skill training on lean process
Element 4 - Organizational & policy research for large-scale technology adoption
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- National maps on current/future availability of waste materials
- Strategies for modifying organizational work practices to increase the adoption of lean construction practices such as BIM
- Framework for leveraging the private sector participation across supply-chain of concrete materials during the life-cycle of construction projects
- Policy Notes for large-scale implementation of various waste utilization and reduction technologies
