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Annual Report

2018-2019

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Quality Policy

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The CSIR – Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) endeavors towards Continual Professional Excellence

in the area of Roads and Road Transport including Bridges and Structures. The Institute is committed to

accomplish Industrial as well as Societal Research and Development Programmes, Consultancy Services

and HRD Programmes meeting diverse technical needs of the profession globally.

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The scientific & technical objectives of CSIR-CRRI are:

l To develop specifications and manuals for construction of low cost roads for different regions of country.

l To carry out applied research for investigation, construction and maintenance of different type of roads and runway including studies on related materials such as aggregates, bitumen, cement, etc. with a view to effecting economy and achieving greater serviceability.

l To develop appropriate tools, machinery, equipment and instruments for adapting technologies as related to highway engineering and relevant to the country for indigenous use.

l To carry out research and development activities in all aspects of roads under varying climatic and traffic conditions.

l To carry out research and development in all aspects of road traffic and transportation engineering, including study of accidents, development of road safety measure, psychology of road users and transportation economics in relation to different forms of transport.

l To render technical advice and consultancy services to various organisation in roads and related fields to avoid import of foreign expertise.

l To train engineers through refresher courses, workshops and training programmes for wider application of indigenously developed technologies.

l To create and establish all the needed infrastructure, both equipment and expertise, in the various facets of highway and transportation engineering for investigation, planning, design, construction and maintenance as well as to achieve judicious solutions for special problems.

l To collaborate with other institution for R&D studies concerning roads, road transportation and related practices particularly on regional problems.

l Publication of scientific and technical findings in journals, symposia, conferences, etc. devoted to research and development in related areas of highway engineering.

l Generation of intellectual property and its commercialization through technology transfer.

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Organisational Chart

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Quality Policy ii

From Director’s Desk vii

Advisory Council (Research Council and Management Council) ix

Performance Indicators xi

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (R&D)

Geotechnical Engineering 3

Flexible Pavement 17

Rigid Pavement 26

Pavement Evaluation 31

Bridge Engineering and Structures 38

Traffic Engineering and Safety 51

Transportation Planning and Environment 58

R&D MANAGEMENT

Information, Liaison & Training 76

Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation 89

Documentation & Library Services 93

Computer Centre & Networking 95

Maintenance 97

Mechanical and Transport 101

Quality Management 103

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Administration 113

GENERAL INFORMATION

Memorable Events and Celebrations 115

Workshops/Conferences/Meetings Organised 127

Honours & Awards Received 136

Invited Lectures/Talks Delivered 141

New Facilities Developed/Procured 146

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Deputation Abroad 148

Thesis/Dissertations Supervision 150

Visitors 161

Membership of Staffs on Various Technical Committees 165

Membership of National and International Organisations 171

Patents/Agreements/MoUs 173

Papers in Journals 177

Papers in Seminars/Conferences 181

Articles/Chapters 186

fganh esa çdk'ku (Hindi Publications) 188

CSIR-CRRI in Media 190

Participation in Conferences/Seminars/Workshops 193

Participation in Training Programs/Short Term Courses (Outside CRRI) 199

Staff News (Retirements,VRS, Transfer, New Joinings) 201

Manpower Poisitions (as on 31.03.2019) 204

Obituary 211

Contents

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From Director’s Desk

Advancing towards an effective technology transfer and building a close linkage with user

organizations, CSIR-CRRI has achieved several noteworthy milestones during last one year. It gives

me immense pleasure to present to you the Annual Report of the institute for the year 2018-19 which

summarizes the major activities and achievements of the institute during last fiscal year. The institute

handled a large number of consultancy assignments and made handsome external cash flow of Rs.

315.6 million, which is the highest ever cash flow in the history of our institute.

The institute focused on capacity building and development of human resources in the area of highway

engineering to undertake and execute roads and runway projects through technical and consultancy

services to various user organizations in India and abroad.

CSIR-CRRI made significant contributions to knowledge generation as evidenced from research

papers and patents. During the year, our scientists published 42 papers in renowned journals and

46 papers in conferences apart from filing various patents. Besides, 18 agreements and MoUs were

signed with government and private agencies during the year for executing various projects of national

importance.

Scientists of our institute received many National and International recognitions, served as expert

members on important committees and contributed in the preparation of Standards/ Codes of Practices/

Manuals/Guidelines/Specifications for Indian Roads Congress (IRC) and Bureau of Indian Standards

(BIS).

CSIR-CRRI hosted a number of events during the year. The first International Conference on Pavements

and Computational Approaches (ICOPAC) was organized in November 2018 attracting several experts

from India and abroad. Another International Conference on Safe Riding Initiative (SRI-2018) was

organized in April 2018 with an aim of creating awareness on wearing helmets among two-wheeler

riders for their safety. A National Workshop on Impact of Road Condition on Fuel Consumption of

Vehicles organised in July 2018 emphasized on the effect of road roughness on fuel consumption. This

workshop was supported by Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA), New Delhi.

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From Director’s Desk

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) launched a student-scientist connect programme

'JIGYASA' in collaboration with Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathans (KVS). The objective of JIGYASA is to

extend the classroom learning to research laboratory based learning. The idea is to initiate scientific

interaction between scientists and students and to imbibe curiosity and scientific vision in children. As

a part of the JIGYASA programme, the institute organized interactive workshops/outreach programmes

for students of Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs). Around 500 students alongwith 60 teachers from KVs and

other civil engineering colleges enthusiastically participated in these programmes. Scientists of the

institute interacted with the students and resolved the queries raised on the research activities being

pursued in the institute.

CSIR-CRRI conducted several training programs in the area of roads and road transportation.

In addition, an International Training course on Dissemination of Highway Development and

Management software (HDM-IV) was also organized. It was attended by participants from within the

country and from other developing countries. Customized training programs were also organised for

the Engineers of Public Works Department, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand & Uttar Pradesh; Rural Works

Department, Government of Bihar; Rural Engineering Department, Uttar Pradesh; Officers of Air Head

Quarter, New Delhi and Officers of Border Roads Organisation.

It is pleasant information to share that many distinguished scientists both from India and abroad

visited our institute, delivered lectures and held discussions with scientists of the institute during the

year.

Students of B. Tech/M. Tech from civil engineering colleges, NITs and IITs have a dream to undergo

their summer internships/dissertation in CSIR-CRRI. During the period under report, 18 students

were registered for doctoral degree, 55 students completed their M. Tech/B. Tech theses while

33 students were imparted summer internship. Nineteen new technical staffs have joined the institute

during this year.

I express my gratitude to the Ministry of Science and Technology, CSIR Headquarter and our Research

& Management Councils for the wholehearted support received from them. I extend my gratitude to

our external experts who guided us in our pursuit for excellence. Team CSIR-CRRI acknowledges the

enduring support extended by one and all for the growth of the institute.

CSIR-CRRI now looks forward to another year of excellence with a goal to emerge as a highest

performing research organization for the development of the Nation.

Jai Hind

Prof. (Dr.) Satish Chandra

Director

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ChairmanProf. Tarun KantProfessor Emeritus,Department of Civil Engineering,IIT Bombay, Powai, Mumbai, 400076

External MembersProf. Ranganathan Sundaravadivelu

Professor,

Department of Ocean Engineering,

IIT-Madras, Chennai, 600036

Lt. Gen. Suresh Sharma

AVSM, Engineer-in-Chief (Retd.),

IHQ of Ministry of Defense (Army),

Kashmir House, Rajaji Marg,

New Delhi, 110011

Dr. A. K. Gupta

(Former Engineer-in-Chief, UP PWD)

Member, UP, PSC, Allahabad

2/475, Vinamra Khand, Gomti Nagar,

Lucknow, 226010

Dr. R. K. Pandey

Member (Projects),

National Highway Authority of India,

G-5&6, Sector-10, Dwarka,

New Delhi, 110075

Prof. I. K. Pateriya

Professor,

Department of Civil Engineering,

Government College of Engineering,

Railway Station Road, Aurangabad

Maharashtra, 431005

Dr. R. K. Bhandari

(Former Director, CSIR-CBRI)

302, Kamadgiri Tower,

Kaushambi, Ghaziabad, 201012

Director General NomineeProf. Santosh Kapuria

Director,

CSIR- Structural Engineering Research Centre,

Taramani, Chennai, 600113

Sister LaboratoryDr. N. Gopalakrishnan

Director,

CSIR- Central Building Research Institute,

Roorkee, 247667

DirectorProf. Satish Chandra

Director,

CSIR-Central Road Research Institute,

New Delhi, 110025

Member SecretarySh. K. Sitaramanjaneyulu

Chief Scientist,

Pavement Evaluation Division,


New Delhi, 110025

Note: Research Council met on April 26-27 and November 27-28, 2018

Research Council

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Chairman Prof. Satish Chandra

Director,


New Delhi, 110025

MembersSh. G.K. Sahu

Senior Principal Scientist,


New Delhi, 110025

Dr. Ch. Ravisekhar

Principal Scientist,


New Delhi, 110025

Dr. A.K. Sinha

Senior Scientist,


New Delhi, 110025

Dr. S. Padma

Senior Scientist,


New Delhi, 110025

Smt. Kamini Gupta

Sr. Technical Officer,


New Delhi, 110025

Dr. N. Gopalakrishnan

Director,

CSIR- Central Building Research Institute,

Roorkee, 247667

Dr. B. K. Durai

Chief Scientist and

Business Development Officer,


New Delhi, 110025

Controller of Finance & Accounts/

Finance & Accounts Officer


New Delhi, 110025

Member-SecretaryController of Administration/

Administrative Officer


New Delhi, 110025

Note: 49th Managment Council meeting was held on August 06, 2018

Management Council

Management Council 2018-19

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Performance Indicator

Papers Published in 2018-2019

Staff Strength in 2018-2019

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Performance Indicator

Projects Undertaken during last 5 years

External Cash Flow (Rs.Lakhs) during last 5 years

l Geotechnical Engineering

l Flexible Pavement

l Rigid Pavement

l Pavement Evaluation

l Bridge Engineering and Structures

l TrafficEngineeringandSafety

l Transportation Planning and Environment

Research &

Development

Geotechnical Engineering

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Research & Development Geotechnical Engineering

RESEARCH PROJECTS Impact of changing climatic pattern in a part of Uttarakhand with specific reference to landslidesA Funding Agency: G B PANT National Institute of Himalayan Environment and Sustainable Development (GBPNIHESD), Uttarakhand Duration of the project: Macrh 2017 to March 2020

Broad Objectives:

(a) Variability study of changing climatic factors like temperature and precipitation in order to understand the inter relationship of changing climate on frequency and magnitude of extreme events of landslides;

(b) To delineate areas affected by landslide disasters as a consequence of climate change (in terms of precipitation & temperature);

(c) To prepare module/guidelines for creating awareness and management of disasters with respect to changing climatic conditions.

The major activities following the previous year are:

Landslide Inventory: The district wise landslide inventory of the area has been successfully prepared and 528 verified locations with event date, geographical locations and other relevant details have been added. Most of the landslides have found distributed in Lesser Himalayan region (Figure 1).

Fig.1 : Landslide, Geology and rainfall stations complied from the collected inventory

Rainfall & Temperature Data Trend: Average annual rainfall and temperature show an increasing trend for Garhwal. Rainfall is increasing by +2.98 mm y-1 whereas temperature trend suggests current increase of ΔT= +0.67°C per decade (net heating). The monsoon pattern changes on a decadal basis and the current decade (2011-2020) is seen as wettest period.

Extreme Rainfall Study: The decadal variation of the extreme rainfall pattern (>=100mm/day) has suggested a widespread coverage of single extreme events in the recent years, as a large number of rainfall stations measured the extreme rainfall. This suggests larger areas prone to hazards and risk.

Rainfall and Temperature Variability: Man Kendell trend analysis proves an increasing rainfall for both monsoon and annual rainfall. While decreasing trend for pre, post and winter seasons suggests more intense and concentrated rainfall in monsoon period and longer dry periods in rest of the seasons. The Coefficient of variation for temperature data, both maximum and minimum also indicates the higher variability in minimum temperature than maximum temperature.

Rainfall – Landslide Correlation: The results of the study shows that the majority of landslides have occurred due to the cumulative impact of the rainfall (76%) and only 16% due to extreme events. Thematic maps of various factors like Aspect, Contour, Curvature, Drainage, Drainage density, Elevation, Geology, Geomorphology, Landuse-Landcover, Lineaments, Road network, Slope, Temperature which, coupled with the rainfall, have the influence on the occurrence of landslides in the region are being prepared for further studies.

Development and Evaluation of ‘Soil Nailing and Box Jacking’ for the construction of underpass intersection below live road traffic

Funding Agency: CSIR, New Delhi

Duration of the project: July 2016 to July 2018

Broad Objectives:

(a) To design and stabilise the vertical cut slopes by soil nailing for the construction of same level underpass intersection below the live Road,

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Research & DevelopmentGeotechnical Engineering

(b) To prepare construction methodology for same level underpass intersection below the live Road.

CSIR- CRRI, New Delhi has developed an innovative soil nailing technique for stabilising the face of cohesionless soil during construction of underpass below live rail/road traffic. In this regard, a technique was patented in R/O ‘Stepwise repeated De-stabilisation and stabilisation of collapsible soil by 'Soil Nailing Technique' for construction of Rail/Road underpass in one direction in the year 2012 and 2015. The work on one directional underpass using soil nailing technique has served as big inputs. In course of this, the methodology/technology were presented at various engineering platforms like; IRC, IIT’s, PWD, Indian Railway, seminar and training programme. During the presentations, lot of deliberations and discussions among the academicians, professionals, concessioners etc., were held and a series of queries/questions were asked by the participants. Further attempt was made to explore the possibilities of using the same technique in many difficult and unusual conditions to address the following questions. (i) To search for the possibility of construction of the shallow underpass below and parallel to the existing alignment without disturbing the live traffic (similar to metro - which was not attempted so far anywhere in the world); (ii) Possibility of construction of underpass at the place where inadequate land space is available at site but plenty of land space available at some distance from the site of interest in the same alignment; (iii) Possibility of construction of underpass at places where the series of red lights are in close distance and lack of underground space; (iv) Possibility of

construction of multi directional underpasses below the existing live loading condition of traffic and (v) Possibility of construction of multi level underpass. Due to patent issue, further details of the project are not given in this annual report of CSIR-CRRI. A view of the model study is given in Figure 2.

CONSULTANCY PROJECTSQuality supervision of construction of inner ring road (Phase II) from Fatehabad Road to Deori Road, AgraSponsoring Agency: Agra Development Authority, Agra, Uttar Pradesh

Duration of the project: January 2017 to December 2019.

Broad Objectives:

(a) Quality assessment of earthwork in embankment, shoulder, slope protection work on slopes, drainage chutes, side drains etc.,

(b) Quality assessment of Reinforced Earth wall (RE) construction.

Construction of Inner Ring Road from Fatehabad road to Deori Road is being carried out by Agra Development Authority, Agra, (UP). CSIR - CRRI is engaged in the quality assurance for the different project activities. The quality of construction of embankment was assessed by geotechnical characterization of fill material, evaluation of degree of compaction achieved in different layers. Suggestions were also given for erosion protection of high embankments. The quality of Reinforced earth

(b) Fig. 2 : Model study for (a) underpass and (b) underpass intersection

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retaining wall constructed at the toe of the high embankment was monitored by assessing the quality of backfill material, mode of installation of facing panels; quality and installation of reinforcements etc. Suggestions were also given for proper lying of filter material and use of geotextiles for proper drainage. The glimses of the field investigations are shown in Figures 3 & 4.

(b) Test pit observation and recommendation of remedial measures for long term durability of roads.

Quality audit of under construction four laning of Ludhiana-Talwandi section from 92.000 Km to 170.000 Km of N.H-95 was evaluated by both laboratory and field investigations. Review of designs of Reinforced earth walls (RE wall) was carried out by checking the factor of safety for both internal and external stability considerations. A reconnissance survey of the alignment was made by walking along the alighment and noting down the observations especially with regards to deficiencies of RE wall structures requiring possible rehabilitation. Different data/parameters which were recorded included; Slope condition/cracking of panels/gap between panels/outward movements of panels/bulging of panels/alignment of panels/seepage of fines of back fills material/Slope protection/chutes /side drains etc. Soil samples were collected from the backfill of RE wall for detailed laboratory investigations. Based on the design review/laboratory results/field observations, it was concluded that, it is very important to carry out urgent remedial measures to prevent further failure of RE walls. Different remedial measures were proposed for immediate implementation to maintain the serviceability/long term durability of roads. The glimses of the field investigations are shown in Figures 5 & 6.

Fig.3 : Rill Erosion of Embankment Side Slope

Fig. 4 : Checking of vertical alignment of the facia panels

Fig. 5 : Oozing out of soil particles from the panel joints

Quality Audit of Under Construction Four Laning of Ludhiana-Talwandi Section from 92.000 Km to 170.000 Km of N.H-95Sponsoring Agency: National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), New Delhi

Duration of the project: March 2018 to February 2019

Broad Objectives:

(a) Review of designs of Reinforced Earth Walls (RE) with and without surcharge;



Geotechnical investigations and feasibility of de-watering in water logged area along the Gurgaon canal both side from RD 105000 to 149000, Hathin, PalwalSponsoring Agency: Executive Engineer, Water Services Division, Palwal, Haryana


Broad Objective: Geotechnical Investigations to evaluate the index engineering and hydrological properties (permeability and aquifer characteristics of the ground) of soil which would be required to design the suitable dewatering system.

The severe water logging problem all along the 13 Km stretch (village Kanoli to Ranshika) of Gurgaon canal in the Hathin Block of district Palwal, Haryana was reported by Engineers of Water Services Department (Irrigation Department of Haryana) to CSIR-CRRI. In order to design the pump capacity and check the feasibility of dewatering system for the said area, the matter was referred to CSIR-CRRI. During preliminary visit of CRRI team, it was learnt that due to the water logging problem prevailing in the area, the salinity level of ground has drastically increased and the farmers could not get the minimum crop yield from their farming activities. Thereafter, Sub Divisional Officer, Water Services Sub Division, Hathin, vide letter No. 1 Spl/Testing dated 21.2.2018 requested

CSIR-CRRI for submitting a consultancy proposal for preparation of a feasibility report for suitable dewatering scheme on the basis of 52 boreholes (suggesting by WS division, Irrigation Department). In this regards, CSIR-CRRI has submitted a project proposal on 21.2.2018 with the scope of work for drilling of 52 boreholes up to 15m depth from the existing ground level and two pump out test to get the aquifer characteristics. Executive Engineer, WS division, Irrigation Department, Palwal, Haryana has accepted the CSIR-CRRI proposal vide letter No. 2535-36 dated 2.5.2018. The purpose of geotechnical investigations is to obtain the sub surface conditions, about ground water table and also hydraulics/aquifer characteristics which are the essential requirements for evaluation of the feasibility of de-watering system for water logged area. Accordingly field investigation has been carried out by CSIR-CRRI. The glimpses of the field investigations are shown in Figures 7 to 10.

Fig. 6 : Downward movement of surcharge

Fig. 8 : Water logging near Mandkola village

Fig. 7 : Gurgaon canal section near Bighawali village



Design and Supervision of Suitable Methodology for Minimizing Upheaval of Carriageway during Box Jacking for Construction of Underpass on NH-8 near Mahipalpur, DelhiSponsoring Agency: M/s Gawar Construction Ltd., Hisar, Haryana

Duration of the project: December 2018 to September 2019

Broad Objective: Design and suggesting of suitable construction methodology (soil Nailing) for minimizing upheaval of carriageway during box jacking

An underpass across the Delhi-Gurgaon Road (NH-8) was proposed for direct entry of traffic from Vasant Kunj to Aero city and Indira Gandhi International Air port (Figure 11). At the same time, the underpass will also facilitate to decongest the traffic of Mahipalpur intersection on Delhi-

Gurgaon Road. The proposed underpass and the new flyovers on the same alignment which are part of the Mahipalpur bypass project, on Vasant Kunj-Mahipalpur stretch will particularly help South Delhi commuters by cutting at least 20 minutes travel time to reach airport from Vasant Kunj. This underpass on NH-8 (total 8 lane road) is having six segments of pre cast RCC Boxes which are being pushed under the existing highway embankment. The inner dimension of each segment of RCC precast boxes is 11.0 m x 5.90 m (BxH) with box thickness of 1.0 m. The maximum outer dimension of the boxes would be 13.0 m x 7.90 m with an average overburden of about 3.0m. The estimated pushing length is about 60.0 m. The box pushing operation was taken up from Aerocity side.

During the box pushing operation of the four box segments on the alignment of Aerocity-Vasant Kunj, 40-50 cm of upheaval and differential settlement was observed by client on NH-8 (Gurugram to Delhi side). Keeping in view of the earlier design work on underpass construction and a patent of CSIR-CRRI on "soil nailing technique for the stabilisation of soil mass for underpass constructions". S. Raghuraman, Chief Executive Officer, Millennium City Expressways Pvt. Ltd (MCEPL) who is managing the traffic movement requested CSIR-CRRI to undertake the consultancy assignment to suggest the design and construction methodology to overcome the existing problem of box jacking. Subsequently, a meeting was held between the officials of CPWD, NHAI, MCEPL, CSIR-CRRI and Director, Gawar Construction Ltd. (Contractor for the project). After the long deliberation and meetings, CSIR-CRRI submitted a proposal for consultancy assignment "Design and Supervision of Suitable Methodology for Minimizing Upheaval of Carriageway during Box Jacking" to Millennium City Expressways Pvt. Ltd and Executive engineer (CPWD) for their consideration. The said proposal was accepted by the executive engineer, CPWD and Gawar Construction Ltd., and accordingly payment was made to CSIR-CRRI on dated 03.12.2018.

As per the scope of work, the construction methodology for the above said methods guided to GAWAR Construction Ltd and CPWD by CSIR-CRRI during implementation (Figure 12).

Fig 9 : Effect of Water logging on crop near

Fig 10 : Soil salinity at ground surface due to water logging near Bighwali



Feasibility Study of Fuming Furnace (FF) Slag Waste Materaial for Road Construction

Funding Agency: Hindustan Zinc Limited, Udaipur, Rajasthan

Fig. 11 : Location of Underpass on Mahipalpur Bypass

(a) (b)Fig. 12 : CSIR- CRRI and CPWD team jointly visited the site for discussing the suitable technique for construction of underpass at

Mahipalpur bye pass, New Delhi

Duration of the project: July 2018 to December 2020

Broad Objectives:

(a) Evaluation of physical, chemical and



geotechnical properties of FF slag,

(b) Feasibility study of FF slag in sub grade, embankment, and granular sub-base, bituminous macadam, dense bituminous macadam, bituminous concrete, dry lean cement concrete and pavement quality concrete construction.

FF slag is produced by metallurgical operation during extraction of zinc from its ore, which is subsequently cooled and converted into granulated material. Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL), Vedanta Resources, Debari, Rajasthan is a leading producer of non-ferrous metals like FF slag. It produces nearly 1 lacs tonnes/annum. At present, approximately 3 lakh tonnes has been accumulated in the stockyard of the plant.

To study the potential of foundry sand as a road construction material, a research progamme was sponsored by M/s Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL), Vedanta Resources, Debari, Rajasthan to CSIR-CRRI, New Delhi. The present project was taken up with an objective to study the potential of slag as a road construction material in India. Slag was investigated for physical, chemical and geotechnical characteristics. Different geotechnical characteristics that were studied included; grain size analysis, Atterberg limit test, free swelling index test, specific gravity test, Proctor compaction test, CBR test, unconfined compressive strength test, consolidation test, permeability test and direct shear test. Design and stability analysis of slag embankment was also carried out under different water saturation conditions with seismic factor. Considering coarse gained particle, it was mechanically stabilised with fine grained another waste material called jarofix to improve its engineering properties which is also generated at the same plant during extraction of zinc from its ore. It is also available in the plant of about 10 lakh tonnes.

Slag was stabilised with cement in different proportion and investigated for application in sub base and base layers of pavement. Its application in bituminous mixes was investigated for partial replacement of fine aggregate. The present study also investigates the potential use of slag in Dry lean concrete (DLC) and pavement quality concrete

(PQC) as a partial/full replacement of fine natural aggregate. Accordingly, slag samples were collected. Brief summary of the conclusions are given below:

1. Slag is a sand size material having good density, high angle of internal friction and good drainage property. These properties indicate its suitability for embankment and subgrade applications.

2. Slag - jarofix mixes also may be used in the construction of sub grade.

3. The cement stabilised slag-jarofix mixes satisfied the 7 days unconfined compressive strength requirement for use in sub-base/base layer of road pavement.

4. Slag may be used in DLC upto 20% as a replacement of natural fine aggregate while 100 % may be used in PQC.

Design, Supervision and Pavement Performance Evaluation of Road Constructed by using Phosphogypsum

Funding Agency: Paradeep Phosphate Limited, Bhuvneshwer, Orissa

Duration of the project: May 2016 to May 2020

Broad Objectives:

(a) Evaluation of physical, chemical and geotechnical properties of phosphogymsum waste material,

(b) Pavement performance monitoring for two years.

Phosphogypsum is a waste material generated as a byproduct during manufacturing of phosphoric acid. Its application in road construction was carried out by construction of an experimental road at Paradeep, Orissa. The study was sponsored by M/s. Paradeep Phosphate Limited, Orissa, India. CSIR-Central Road Research Institute had submitted a laboratory feasibility report on the use of phosphogypsum waste material for embankment, sub grade and granular sub base layers construction. Based on developed technical specifications, construction of experimental test track was carried out at campus of Paradeep phosphate Ltd., Paradeep, Orissa.

After the construction of phosphogypsum experimental test section, first pavement



performance study has been completed. The results of first set of pavement performance observations taken immediately after the construction (2018) of phosphogypsum experimental road at Paradeep Phosphates Limited, Orissa. The performance study was carried out by (i) visual inspection (ii) measuring rebound deflection using Benkelman beam and (iii) measuring surface roughness using dipstick. The progress of performance study using dip stick is shown in the Figure 13.

Some of the important conclusions drawn have been given below.

1. Overall condition of the phosphogypsum sections is similar to conventional section as observed by visual condition survey.

2. Phosphogypsum sections have less rebound deflection as compared to conventional section which indicates that modulus of elasticity is higher in the phosphogypsum section. Hence, it is concluded that phosphogypsum section have less settlement as compared to soil section and structurally more strong.

3. The values of roughness of phosphogypsum sections where maximum amount of phosphogypsum was used in the construction of embankment have less roughness value as compared to conventional section. This indicates that functional behaviour of phosphogypsum sections are better that conventional section

4. It is concluded that performance of phosphogypsum sections are better than conventional soil section.

Sub Soil Investigation for the Construction of Box Culvert, VUP and Flyovers at Agra Inner Ring Road Phase II (UP)Funding Agency: Agra Development Authority, Agra, Uttar Pradesh

Duration of the project: January 2017 to December 2018

Broad Objectives:

(a) Preparation of Bore log profile at 31 locations at different required depth for the construction of Box culvert/LVUP/PUP/flyover,

(b) Determination of safe bearing capacity and recommendation of different types of foundation.

The Agra Development Authority (ADA) planned to construct six lane Agra Inner Ring Road, connecting the Agra-NOIDA Yamuna Expressway to the Gwalior Highway. Sub soil investigation was carried for the construction of different box culverts, VUPs, LVUPs, PUPs and a flyover along the Phase II of the project, which will connect Fatehabad Road with Devri Road of length of 7.13 km. Thirty one (31) borehole/soil investigation was completed for the same. Figure 14 shows the progress of SPT test at the site along the proposed road.

For the construction of box culvert/LVUP/VUP/PUP/Fly over, soil investigation was carried out along the proposed road at different locations. Net Allowable Bearing capacity or recommended bearing capacity of soil for the construction of box culvert/LVUP/VUP/PUP and Fly over was determined. Rectangular and pile foundations were recommended at different location based on different type of structure. The average bearing capacity was observed to be 15 T/m2 for Box culvert/LVUP/PUP while average compressive strength of pile was observed to be 300 Tonnes.

Fig. 13 : Roughness measurement by dipstick of phosphogypsum road Fig. 14 : Subsoil investaigation at Agra Site, UP



Fig. 15 : Front view of the pullout apparatus used for the present study Fig. 16 : Clamping arrangement of GeoStrap®

Evaluation of pullout coefficient of geostrap reinforcement embedded in soil through pullout testsFunding Agency: Dilip Buildcon Limited, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Duration of the project: January 2018 to April 2018

Broad Objective: Determination of physical properties of soil, (b) Determination of interaction coefficient through pullout tests

Dilip Buildcon Limited has requested CSIR – CRRI, New Delhi to evaluate the interaction properties of GeoStrap® reinforcement embedded in reinforced soil fill under different normal loads by using large size pullout test apparatus. The pullout test apparatus used for the present study is shown in Figure 15. Pullout box (1.5 m × 1.1 m × 1.0 m) is filled with structural fill in eight layers at a relative Compaction of 95%. A Geo Strap® specimen with an effective length (Leff) of 960 mm and a width of 50 mm is used for pullout tests. The pullout tests were carried out for GeoStrap®s of different ultimate tensile strengths (25 KN, 37.5 KN and 50 KN) embedded in reinforced soil fills under different normal stresses (20 kPa, 60 kPa and 120 kPa). A constant displacement rate of 1 mm/min (ASTM D 6706 – 01, 2013) was used for all pullout tests. Pullout tests have been continued up to 75 mm – 80 mm frontal horizontal displacement. The Peak Coefficient of apparent friction (F*) value is high under low applied normal stress (20 kPa) and the value decreases with increase in applied normal stress (120 kPa).

Evaluation of pullout coefficient of geostrap reinforcement embedded in soil (Nalgampalli - Karnataka/AP Border) through pullout testsFunding Agency: Dilip Buildcon Limited, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Duration of the project: March 2018 to June 2018

Broad Objectives:

(a) Geotechnical Characterization of reinforced fill material,

(b) Evaluation of pullout coefficient/interface friction coefficient between geostrap and fill material.

Dilip Buildcon Limited has requested CSIR –CRRI, New Delhi to evaluate the interaction properties of GeoStrap® reinforcement embedded in reinforced soil (Nalgampalli - Karnataka/AP Border) fill under different normal stresses by using large size pullout test apparatus. The pullout test apparatus used for the present study is shown in Figure 15. Pullout box (1.5 m × 1.1 m × 1.0 m) is filled with structural fill in eight layers at a relative Compaction of 95%. A GeoStrap® specimen with an effective length (Leff) of 985 mm and a width of 50 mm is used for pullout tests. Clamping arrangement of GeoStrap® used for the present study is shown in Figure 16. The pullout tests were carried out for GeoStrap®s of different ultimate tensile strengths (25 KN, 37.5 KN and 50 KN) embedded in reinforced soil fills (Collected from Nalgampalli - Karnataka/AP Border) under different normal stresses (20 kPa, 40 kPa, 60 kPa, 80 kPa and 120 kPa). The pullout resistance (PR) versus frontal displacement for GeoStrap®s of 25 KN (ultimate tensile strength) Geostrap embedded in reinforced soil fills (Collected from Nalgampalli - Karnataka/AP Border) under 20 kPa normal stress is shown in



Figure 17. The Peak Coefficient of apparent friction (F*) value for GeoStrap®s embedded in reinforced soil fills is high under low applied normal stress (20 kPa) and the value decreases with increase in applied normal stress from 20 kPa to 120 kPa.

Fig. 17 : PR versus displacement for 25 KN GeoStrap® embedded in reinforced soil fill under a normal stress of 20 kPa

Evaluation of Connection Strength between Geostrap and Terra Block system Funding Agency: Reinforced Earth India Pvt Ltd., New Delhi

Duration of the project: June 2018 to August 2018

Broad Objectives:

(a) Geotechnical Characterization of reinforced fill material,

(b) Evaluation of Connection strength between geostrap and Terra block system.

Reinforced Earth India Pvt. Ltd has requested CSIR–Central Road Research Institute (CRRI), New Delhi to "evaluate the Connection Strength between Geostrap and Terra Block system". Standard code/guidelines are not available to determining Connection Strength between Geostrap and Terra Block system. ASTM D 6638 - 01(2001) is available to determine the connection strength between geosynthetic reinforcement and segmental concrete units (Modular concrete blocks). The main objective of this work is to determine the connection strength between Geostrap and Terra Block system. Geostrap5 is used as reinforcement material for the present

study. The Properties of the Geostrap5 reinforcement as provided by manufacturer is shown in Table 1.

Table 1. Properties of Geostrap 5 reinforcement used in the current study

Properties Values

Strength grade (kN) 65

Coil Length (m) 100

Normal weight of coil (kg) 18.20

Mean width (mm) 49.5 ± 0.5

Mean thickness (mm) 4.5 ± 0.5

Weight of LDPE coating (g.m-1) 90 ± 3

Characteristic short term tensile strength (Tchar) (kN)

65

The connection strength test apparatus was developed and used for the present study is shown in Figure 18. The clamping arrangement of Geostrap reinforcement with connector for terra precast concrete blocks is shown in Figure 17. The connection strength between Geostrap reinforcement and connector for Terra precast concrete blocks were performed at different applied normal stresses (20 kPa, 60 kPa & 120 kPa). The connection strength and normal stress are measured using a load cell, while the displacement of the geostrap out from the back of the terra concrete units and concrete block movements at the front face are measured using LVDT’s. From the connection strength tests it was noticed that under low applied normal stress the top block movement is higher compared to lower block and connector slips from the geostrap reinforcement. This problem is not noticed at higher normal stresses (60 kPa and 120 kPa).

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(b)Fig. 18 : Typical view of the connection strength test apparatus

Fig. 19 : Pictorial view of soil sample

Fig. 20 : Pictorial view of Stabilroad stabilizer

Fig. 21 : Unconfined compressive strength test of cubes

Stabilroad Stabilizer study on durability and compressive strengths on soilFunding Agency: Vishwa Samudra Engineering Limited, Hyderabad

Duration of the project: July 2018 to December 2018

Broad Objectives:

(a) Geotechnical Characterization of selected (one) soil,

(b) Determination of CBR, Unconfined compressive strength (UCS) and Durability of soil stabilized with cement and stabilroad stabilizer

Stabilroad stabilizer is available in powder form for the purpose of soil stabilisation. To evaluate the effectiveness of the Stabilroad stabilizer for Indian soils, M/s Vishwa Samudra Engineering Pvt Ltd (VSEPL), Hyderabad requested CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) to investigate the strength and durability characteristics of its when mixed with soil and cement at dosages recommended by the manufacturer". VSEPL has done their first pilot road project using stabilroad stabilizer in August 2017 at Krishnapatnam Port, AP.

To carry out the studies, soil sample (Figure 19) from Krishnapatnam Port, Andhra Pradesh was collected by the client and supplied to CSIR -CRRI. The physical and engineering properties such as grain size analysis, Atterberg limits, Free swell index (FSI), modified Proctor's density and California Bearing Ratio (CBR) of native (unstabilised / untreated) soil samples were determined as per Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) code/specifications.

To assess the geotechnical characteristics of stabilised soil, the collected native soil was mixed with cement and Stabilroad Stabilizer (Figure 20) and its strength was evaluated in terms of unconfined compressive strength (Figure 21) and California bearing ratio(CBR). The stabilised soil samples were also tested to assess their durability characteristics as per methods recommended by Bureau of Indian standard (BIS) and Indian Roads Congress (IRC).



and organic silts. The dredged soils were found to be having low to medium organic content. Loss on ignition of these samples varied from 1.1 to 10.3 per cent. CBR strength of these soils varied from 3 to 10 per cent. To further investigate feasibility of using dredged soils, samples were mixed with Yamuna Sand and improvement in strength properties was investigated. When dredged soil and Yamuna sand were mixed in the ratio of 50:50, CBR values improved from 6 to 14 per cent. These soils were then treated with ordinary portalnd cement and improvement in strength properties of stabilised soil was studied. However, the soil samples even after mixing with adequate amount of cement could not pass durability test for stabilised materials.

The major conclusions based on laboratory tests carried out on soil sample collected from Krishnapatnam Port, Andhra Pradesh and stabilised with Stabilroad stabilizer (0.3%)+ cement (11.7%) are given below. (The dosage and test procedure followed were exactly as per Vishwa Samudra Engineering Pvt Ltd. protocol)

l Soil stabilized with stabilroad stabilizer (0.3%) + cement (11.7%) showed significant improvement in the CBR value that is more than 100% as compared to untreated soil (6%).

l The unconfined compressive strength (UCS) and durability tests of KP stabilized soil satisfied the criteria as per IRC: SP: 89 (Part II) - 2018.

Evaluating Suitability of Soil Dredged from Drains/ Nallah in Road Construction

Sponsored by: Irrigation and Flood Control Department, Government of NCT of Delhi

Duration of the project: March 2018 to December 2018

Broad Objective: To investigate the feasibility study of using soil dredged from drains/Nallah in road construction.

Irrigation and Flood Control Department (I&FC), Government of NCT Delhi, which is managing major length of the storm water drains in Delhi region faces problem of disposing soil dredged from the drains. Annually they extract about 5.5 lakh tonnes of dredged soil from Delhi's drains. With paucity of land-filling sites, they entrusted a project to characterize and evaluate suitability of dredged drain silt/soil for use in road works to CSIR-CRRI.

Dredged soil samples were collected, from seven locations of five prominent drains across Delhi by CSIR-CRRI team. A detailed study was carried out to investigate the feasibility study of using soil dredged from drains/ Nallah in road construction. Photographs showing dredged soil samples from two locations are given in Figures 22.

The dredged soils samples were subjected to characterisation tests to determine their physical and engineering properties. It was found that dredged soil samples comprised of silts of low plasticity,

(b) Fig. 22 : View of Soil Dredged from Drains in Delhi

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Fig. 23 : ‘Power Soil’ Stabiliser - Powder Form

Fig. 24 : ‘Power Soil’ Stabiliser - Liquid Form

UCS of cement stabilised soil was also found to be low. It was found that samples taken from two locations (drains) were suitable for embankment construction and not for any other pavement layer. Samples from other drains were not suitable even for embankment construction. Addition of Yamuna sand to dredged soil in the ratio of 50:50 resulted in considerable improvement in strength characteristics. Hence, it was recommended that for construction of embankments, a mixture of dredged soil and Yamuna sand (50:50) could be used. Project sponsorer has been advised to construct a test road stretch for performance evaluation.

Technical Evaluation of Commercial Soil Stabiliser Sponsored by: M/s. Budhraja Mining & Constructions Ltd. Bhubaneswar, Odisha and M/s Cosmotech Ventures LLP, New Delhi

Duration of the project: June 2018 to June 2019

Broad Objective: Technical evaluation of improvement in strength and durability in two types of soil due to addition of a chemical stabiliser called 'Power Soil'.

This project was entrusted to CSIR-CRRI for technically evaluating improvement in strength and durability in two types of soil due to addition of a chemical stabiliser called 'Power Soil'. This soil stabiliser consists of two components in powder form and liquid form, they need to be blended in proportions specified by the stabiliser manufacturer, and then added/ mixed with soil before its compaction. Two different types of soils viz., Silty soil from Delhi region and clayey soil

from Odisha were used for the present study. For improvement in strength properties silica and lime were also tried along with chemical stabiliser. The testing works are presently under progress. Figures 23 and 24 show stabiliser in Powder form and in Liquid form.

Flexible Pavement

Research & Development Flexible Pavement


RESEARCH PROJECTSDesign & Performance Evaluation of Cement Grouted Bituminous Mix (CGBM) for Urban RoadsFunding Agency: CSIR, New Delhi


Broad Objective: To develop and demonstrate composite surfacing/ wearing course for pavements using grouted high void bituminous mix in order to support the urban traffic and to study the performance of cement grouted bituminous mix under moderate load condition.

Bituminous pavements deteriorate generally due to permanent deformation, fatigue cracking and moisture damage particularly in locations with heavy traffic volumes and heavy vehicular loading. On the other side, concrete pavements, which have very high resistance to permanent deformation, require more construction periods due to the longer time essential for curing of concrete. In an attempt to overcome these primary failure modes of bituminous pavements, the cement grouted bituminous mixes (CGBM) has been designed.

The CGBM layer is normally described as a high void bituminous mixture (A coarse aggregate gradation with very few fines is used along with relatively low bitumen content usually 2.5 to 3.5 % to produce high air voids in the range of 20 to 35 %) which is filled with a cement grout. It is essential that the high void bituminous mix be designed properly to have sufficient air voids with proper inter-connectivity in them and to select a grout which could penetrate into the voids. The objective of grouting the high void bituminous layers with cementitious materials was mainly to reduce the moisture induced damage caused to bituminous pavements. The laboratory

study was done to finalise grading of aggregates and type of grout. Based on successful laboratory evaluation on various parameters, field trial sections were laid in Surat city. Both the CGBM sections are performing well after 2 years of laying with moderate traffic conditions (Figure 25).

Development of Rejuvenating Agent for use in recycling of asphalt pavementFunding Agency: CSIR, New Delhi

Duration of the project: September 2018 to March 2020

Broad Objective: Evaluation and development of indigenous rejuvenating agent from waste material and incremental usage of the of RAP percentage in hot mix asphalt recycling from 30% up to 60% using the developed rejuvenating agent.

The present flexible pavement industry faces two major issues; increasing demand for ecofriendly asphalt mixtures and the rising costs of raw materials. The use of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) will be an attempt to reduce the costs of aggregates and bitumen in the final mixture. However, the main challenge for implementing RAP is to overcome quality issues. RAPS do not perform like a fresh pavement since it is an aged material and needs to be improved. This puts forward the requirement for extra practices like using of rejuvenating agents. Since bitumen loses its oily constituents when it ages, the use of oil-containing additives can be effective. Four different waste oils such as waste engine oil, waste vegetable oil, waste sugarcane oil, polongo oil have been collected and evaluated to check their suitability as rejuvenating agent (Figure 26). Optimum dosages of each waste oil as rejuvenating agent and performance evaluation of RAP mix have been planned for further investigations.

Fig. 25 : CSIR-CRRI Team for FWD Survey Fig. 26 : Different type of Waste Oils Collected for the Study

Research & DevelopmentFlexible Pavement


Cold Mix technology for high volume roadsFunding Agency: CSIR, New Delhi

Duration of the project: September 2018 to March 2020

Broad Objectives:

(a) Development of cold mix technology for high end bituminous layers by modifying bitumen emulsion and aggregate gradation and its laboratory evaluation,

(b) Dissemination of developed technology through seminar/workshop with all stakeholders of road construction agencies.

Cold mix has been utilized in various forms in various regions for a number of years. It is however, still used with concerns for specific environments and type of roads. It is still not possible to use it in all situations due to the suspected low structural competence of the material. Also, no proper research and specification has been developed for use of cold mix in dense and superior specifications. Hence, evaluation of structural layers using bitumen emulsion and also grading requirement need to be further established. Thus, there is an immediate need to further improve the performance to cover a wider range of applications in varied environment and traffic conditions. In the present study, with addition of cement and lime as filler with fine tuning of aggregate gradation, samples were prepared. With addition of higher percentage of cement, the early strength improves parameter and also results in higher resilient modulus. Modification of emulsion to provide better properties of cold mixes in planned for further investigations.

Sustainable Road Pavements in High Altitude Regions Using GeosyntheticsFunding Agency: National Mission on Himalayan Studies (NMHS)

G. B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment and Sustainable Development, Almora, Uttarakhand

Duration of the project: May 2018 to May 2021

Broad Objective: To develop design guidelines for construction of roads in high altitude areas using

locally available materials and geosynthetics.

An adequate and long-lasting road network is very much essential in Himalayan areas for overall development of the region whilst fulfilling strategic demands as well. Design and construction of roads in high altitude regions pose more difficulties than in plain terrain. One of the major problems is non-availability of good quality road construction materials, which compels for use of locally available materials that may not be of required standards. Even though good quality rocks may be available, due to ecological constrains, crushing and screening facilities cannot be set up for manufacturing good quality road construction aggregates. To alleviate such problems, engineers are required to adopt specialized techniques in order to make use of local materials effectively. CSIR-CRRI has proposed this project targeted towards improving performance of pavement layers built using local marginal materials, which are confined in geosynthetics. To initiate, in association with Border Roads Organization (BRO) has identified one kilometer stretch on Manali-Sarchu road in higher Himalayas (Altitude = 10600 feet above MSL) for a test section. CSIR-CRRI team collected three different locally available marginal materials, viz., landslide material, tunneling muck and local soil from the proposed trial site. Characterization and strength evaluation of these materials is presently under progress in CSIR-CRRI laboratory.

Utilization of PVC based waste generated from medical blisters (pharmaceutical waste) in asphalt road constructionFunding Agency: CSIR-CRRI, New Delhi

Duration of the project: March 2018 to March 2019

Broad Objectives:

(a) To study the effect of Medical Waste (MW) on physical, rheological and chemical characteristics of bitumen,

(b) To develop methodology/process to modify bitumen with use of optimum dosage of the medical waste and use it in paving applications.

With diverse varieties, western capsules and



tablets are currently the best-selling drugs. Therefore, medical blister is widely used as a kind of sealing material of capsules and tablets, which is a multi-layer material whose main components are aluminum and plastics. It is mainly used as a packing in the pharmaceutical industry. Disposal of this has always been a matter of concern because of the various health hazards and pollution caused by them. If the separation of waste medical blisters in the pharmaceutical industry can be separated into aluminum and plastic, then recycle and reuse them respectively, it is not only beneficial to protect the environment, but will also create a significant economic benefits. An attempt is made in this study to assess the properties of bitumen when biomedical plastic wastes i.e. medicine blister, are incorporated into them. VG 10 and VG 30 bitumen were modified with 3 and 5% of Medical Waste, various binder tests were performed on modified and control binder and it was found that properties like softening point, penetration and viscosity increased on the addition of medical waste and the failure temperature of VG 10 increased up to 80°C and for VG 30 it increased up to 100°C. Optimum dose of medical waste was observed to be 5%. Bituminous mixes were prepared with medical waste modified binder and tested for various properties, it was observed that modified mixes with medical waste has shown better properties compared to conventional mix in terms of rutting resistance and stiffness. The medical plastic waste can be disposed of judiciously by incorporating it in paving applications.

Characterisation of C&D Waste for Feasibility in Road Construction Applications as Filter Media and Granular Sub-baseFunding Agency: IL&FS Environmental Infrastructure & Services Ltd., New Delhi

Duration of the project: October 2018 to March 2019

Broad Objective: Characterisation of processed C&D waste (fine material and recycled aggregate from the processing plants) for appropriate use in GSB and granular filter.

Urban India generates over 70 million tons of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) each year, of which less than 10% is scientifically processed and

the disposal of solids waste is a major problem throughout the world. Taking note of the gravity, the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climatic Change(MoEF&CC) introduced the MSW rules in the year 2000, which mandated the processing and recycling of waste and adopting scientific landfilling of rejects. The increased usage of waste materials in engineering applications such as road and footpaths is a viable and sustainable option and is of social and economic benefit to all nations, especially for a country like India. Due to the shortages of natural mineral resources, available land space and increasing waste disposal costs, recycling and reuse of solid wastes has become significant in recent years in the country.

The C&DW materials used in the study were processed/produced in two different Plants located in Delhi, owned and managed by M/s IL&FS Environmental Infrastructure & Services Ltd. (Figure 27).

(b) Fig. 27 : Location of Construction & Demolition Waste Processor

Units in Delhi Territory

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Under the study, various fractions that would be of use for the purpose in road related works were identified. It was subsequently decided that the identified fractions would be tried for the applications desired by IEI & SL; sub-base (in two gradings, III and V of MoRTR&H Specifications, 2013 and also for the filter media of the sub-surface drains). Accordingly, the testing programme envisaged on the related essential evaluations to findout the suitability and the degree of fitness of these materials into the proposed applications.

The resulting observations suggested that the material, as per supplied samples, is able to meet the intended function/role for Sub-Base of two specified grades (Gr.III&V) and one class of Filter Media (Class III). However, since the processed material contains soft aggregates/brick bats also, it is recommended to not to use this material in flood prone areas

Development of Design Guidelines and Specifications for using Steel Slag in Road ConstructionFunding Agency: Ministry of Steel and Industrial Partners, TATA STEEL, JSW STEEL, RINL and ESSAR STEEL

Duration of the project: October 2018 to October 2021

Broad Objectives:

(a) Identification and comparative evaluation of prevailing steel slag aging technologies,

(b) Petrographic examination and mechanical characterization of steel slag aggregate for utilization in flexible and rigid pavement,

(c) Assessment of mechanical properties of bituminous, cement concrete and granular mixes having processed steel slag as aggregate,

(d) Development of road construction guidelines and State of Art Technology for Utilization of steel slag as substitute of natural aggregate in flexible and rigid pavement,

(e) Assessment of environmental benefits of uses of steel slag in road construction

Steel Slag is one of the major waste products of steel making processes. Based on the type of furnace used for the conversion of iron to steel, steel slag

is classified as Basic Oxygen Furnace (major type) commonly known as LD slag and Electric Arc Furnace slag. Around 18.5 million tons of steel slag is generated annually in India. This quantity is slated to increase to 30 million tones by 2030 with likely increase in the production of steel in the country as per national steel policy 2017. Majority of steel slag after metal recovery ends as waste dump or as land fill material. Major challenges associated with steel slag utilization as construction material in road construction are the vesicular nature of steel slag, volumetric instability and Tufa formation. The slag occurs as a molten liquid melt and is a complex solution of silicates and oxides that solidifies upon cooling. BOF and EAF slags are both formed during basic steel making operations. Calcium oxide and iron oxide form the two major chemical constituents of both EAF and BOF slags. Due to the presence of unstable phases in its mineralogy, steel slags can show volumetric instability. It also has higher thermal conductivity, specific gravity and vesicular structure in comparison to natural aggregate. The main cause of steel slag swelling is the presence of free CaO and MgO in its mineralogy. In the presence of water, free lime forms portlandite (Ca(OH)2). Portlandite has a lower density than calcium oxide and hence, this reaction results in volume increase. To address various technical challenges associated with steel slag utilization as road construction material a research proposal entitled “Development of Design Guidelines and Specification for Utilization of Steel Slag in Road Construction” submitted by CSIR-Central Road Research Institute to facilitate and to overcome the challenges associated with mass utilization of Steel Slag (LD/BOF & EAF slag) as substitute of natural aggregate in road construction, has been sanctioned by Ministry of Steel and Industrial Partners partners i.e M/s Tata Steel, JSW Steel, Essar Steel and Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited.

CONSULTANCY PROJECTSExpert Opinion on Uses of Geosynthetics/ Fibre Glass Grids in Pavements for Roads in Amravati CitySponsoring Agency: LEA Associates South Asia Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi



Duration of the project: November 2018 to May 2019

Broad Objective: To provide opinion on the usage of Geosynthetics in Pavements and to review the design report submitted by the consultants.

The Project Management Consultant M/s LEA Associates, appointed by the Amaravathi Development Corporation, Andhra Pradesh State, has submitted a request to CRRI for the Expert opinion on the usage of Geosynthetics in Pavements. The Project Road is on expansive black cotton soil. The depth of these strata varies in the range of 3.0m to 6.0m. Expansive soils have significant swelling and shrinkage due to seasonal moisture change, which is detrimental to the performance of the pavement constructed over it.

For the road sections where up to subgrade has been constructed, the following mitigation measure was recommended. A geo-composite consisting of a non-woven needle punched geotextile and a PP Biaxial Geogrid to be introduced at Subgrade top. It will arrest the ingress of moisture from top and PP biaxial geogrid, being rigid in nature, distributes the differential movement associated with bottom heave more evenly. Hence it was recommended to use the Geotextile and Geogrid as per IRC: SP-59 and MoRTH Specifications. It is also informed that in quite a few stretches, the construction has been completed upto DBM level without geosynthetics at subgrade level due to some reasons and in these cases, it is not feasible to remove these layers upto subgrade, and provide a geotextile + geogrid and reconstruct. Hence in such cases, a viable alternative proposed is to provide glass fibre composite geogrid as per IRC: SP-59 and Section 708.2.2 of MoRTH over the DBM which is going to solve the purpose of differential movement associated with bottom heave. This is because to reinforce the bituminous layers, need to require stronger composite layer, which will adhere to the top and bottom bituminous layers.

Quality Audit of Two Projects in Kutch Region viz. Six Laning of Samakhiali-Gandhidham Section of NH-8A & Four/Six Laning of Gandhidham (Kandla) – Mundra Port Section of NH-8A (Extn.)

Sponsoring Agency: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), New Delhi

Duration of the Project: May 2018 to April 2019

Broad Objectives:

(a) Assessment of pavement condition of road section through visual inspection/survey to find out the extent and severity of different types of distressed/defects if any,

(b) Test pits observations (one each in every 10 km staggered) for characterization of pavement materials used during the construction of road and for measurement of existing pavement thickness (Layer wise and total).

The project consists of widening of 2-lane to 4-lane from Kandla-Mundra Section of NH-95. The project road stretch is a part of NH 8A (Extn.) which traverses from Kandla-Anjar Bhujpur Gundala-Mundra Major built up areas along the stretch under development. The proposed development follows the existing alignment only. Anjar Bypass, Bhujpur & Gundala Realignment are proposed during development. The road passes through plain terrain. Landuse is mostly agricultural with alluvial soil. The entire length of the project road falls in the state of Gujarat.

The existing road of 2-lane carriageway with/ without paved shoulders in its entire length has been made to 4-Lane divided carriageway. Constructions of service roads at urban areas and along VUP/PUP locations, Truck lay byes, Bus bays and Toll Plazas

Fig. 28 : Core Cutting on Pavement



Arunachal Pradesh. The highway extends near Tawang on the Sino-India border and ends in the western part of the state to Kanubari in the east covering 1811 km. It would be developed to 2-lane NH standards to link Tawang in north-western tip of Arunachal Pradesh to Kanubari in south-eastern end of the state and finally ending on NH-52 near Akajan on the right side of Bogibeel Bridge near Dibrugarh in Assam. Field Investigations and Laboratory evaluations revealed that stabilized sub base and stabilized base can be made with local soil using chemical stabilizers. Based on laboratory evaluation, the revised thicknesses of various layers have been recommended in the project report. Some glimpses of the field investigations are shown in Figures 30 & 31.

are included in the project. Independent structures have been made for each two-lane carriage way for minor bridges, rail over bridge and grade separators. 6 major bridges were proposed and constructed. One rail over bridge and one grade separators have been made. Quality Audit has shown various deficiencies in Road and bridge works for which remedial measures were suggested to repair / rectify them. Some glimpses of the field investigations are shown in Figures 28 & 29.

Investigations for Verification of Pavement Design Involving Sub-base and Base Modification for Section 0.000 –47.213 (NH-52B) of Package ‘Arunachal Pradesh SARDP-NE’ of NHIDCLSponsoring Agency: National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL), New Delhi

Duration of the Project: July 2018 to June 2019

Broad Objective: Verification of design of pavement structure through field investigations and laboratory evaluation.

The Trans-Arunachal highway is a planned mega two-lane highway project in the Indian state of

Fig. 29 : Axle Load Study in Progress

Fig. 30 : Field density measurement of Granular Layer

Fig. 31 : Core cutting of Stabilised Layer



Technical Advice and Supervision for Strengthening of Noida-Greater Noida ExpresswaySponsoring Agency: New Okhla Industrial Development Authority, Noida, UP

Duration of the Project: February 2019 to February 2020

Broad Objectives:

Stage – I

(a) Design of Bituminous Mix for recycled layer and SMA for wearing course

Stage – II

(b) To prepare the Analysis of rate and vetting of NIT prepared by Noida Authority

Stage – III

(c) Project monitoring/supervision in limited frequency during construction as per Specifications of MoRTH

The task of carrying out Mix Design for Hot In-Place Recycling was undertaken as per the request of Noida Authority for Noida-Greater Noida Expressway of "Technical advice and supervision for strengthening of Noida-Greater Noida Expressway through Hot In-Place Recycling".. Field cores were collected from the site. Mix designs were carried out as per Ministry of Road Transport Specifications (MoRTH) (2013) for BC Gr-1. Bitumen was extracted from the core samples collected from the field. The average binder content in the RAP was found to be 4.9% by weight of RAP. From blending exercise it was found that around 75% of reclaimed aggregates (80% RAP including 5% bitumen content in RAP) can blend with fresh aggregates from target gradation consideration for BC Gr1 mixes were to be designed. Through Benkelman beam study it was suggested that a Layer of SMA should also be laid over Hot In-Place recycled layer. The bidding process to award the work is going on and the work of Hot In-Place Recycling is expected to start by October 2019.

To investigate the formation of rust spots on runway surface of Silchar airport and recommend suitable remedial measures.Sponsoring Agency: Airport Authority of India, New Delhi

Duration of the project: October 2017 to May 2018

Broad Objectives:

(a) Collection of local and borrowed aggregates which were used in wearing course resurfacing work, Evaluation of aggregate properties, Extraction of bituminous cores and their evaluation,

(b) Evaluation of Aggregates for Ferrous Particle (Pyrite) Content and Resulting Contamination,

(c) Analysis of laboratory test results and recommendation for remedial measures.

The iron (pyrite) content test indicts the Meghalaya aggregates for the rust spot phenomenon and subsequent damage. Also, the ITS (indirect tensile strength) and MIST (moisture induced stripping test) results show that the mix is highly affected from moisture, concluding that the mix produced from these aggregates is highly susceptible to moisture induced damage. This translates to, a week structure, both loosing appearance and integrity in due course of time.

The recently laid runway surface has enormous spots of rust, possibly, mainly with pyrites to exhibit on; this can further lead to disintegration and permanent damage to the newly laid DAC layer. Taking into cognizance the importance of maintaining integrity of the runway surface for a safe and smooth operation regime, the possible remedial measures are like following.

Option 1: Removing and Relaying

To address the concern of appearing fast growing/wide spreading of these brown stained spots and subsequent ejection/disintegration of aggregate particles from the spots, a long lasting solution is the need. The solution can be best achieved by removing the affected surface by milling and relaying using pre-tested pyrite free aggregates based mix.

Option 2: Covering with a Thin Surfacing

The second viable option is to retain the affected surface layer, but immediately overlay a relatively thin surfacing like SDAC. Again, the use of inferior aggregates having pyrites shall be avoided. This solution may help to solve the problem for quite some time, but the existing pyrite aggregates beneath



the fresh layer are likely to continue to be affected by the moisture and oxygen in the long run.

Option 3: Covering with a Thin Surfacing and a Geo-synthetic Interlayer

This option will be similar to option 2, with a difference that an interlayer of geo-synthetic of non-woven type conforming to IRC: SP-59 and MORTH specifications (Section 700) are used alongwith the additional fresh surface. This is believed to help reduce water ingress into the existing affected layer and discourage the growth of further damage thereby of the pyrite aggregates.

Laboratory Study on Use of Flex Banner waste in Road Construction

Sponsoring Agency: All India Laminated Fabric Manufacturers Association (AILFMA)

Duration of the Project: May 2018 to June 2019

Broad Objective: To explore the possibility using flex banner waste in road and related area.

The flex banner waste was characterized in laboratory by conducting specific gravity test, sieve analysis test, water absorption test, etc. As waste is composed of various components and mainly PVC resins, polyester fabric and calcium carbonate, it was important to define the various working temperature of waste in combined and as well as in separated forms by conducting Thermo gravimetric Analysis (TGA) and Differential Scanning Calorimetric (DSC). Based upon analysis of data obtained through these studies and constituents of waste, the work on conversation of waste into compound was carried out. Finally, compound prepared out of waste was used in road related applications

Rigid Pavement

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RESEARCH PROJECTSA Comprehensive Performance study on Hybrid Fiber Reinforced Concrete for the construction of Concrete Pavements Funding Agency: CSIR-CRR, New Delhi

Duration of the project: November 2014 to August 2019

Broad Objectives:

(a) To optimize the dosage of synthetic fibers for an improvement up to 20-25% in drying shrinkage as well as abrasion resistance and to optimize the dosage of steel fiber targeting an increase of 20-25% in flexural strength then determining residual flexural strength/ post peak behavior of mono and HyFRC for commonly used paving grade concrete,

(b) To explore the possibility of reduction in Thickness of Concrete Pavement for the same loading conditions.

In order to achieve the above stated objectives an extensive experimental program using micro synthetic fibers (that included one fibrillated fiber also), macro steel fibers (hooked and crimped) and their hybrid combinations was undertaken. The commonly used paving grade concrete mixes of compressive strength ranging from 40 MPa to 60 MPa at 28 days were designed and used for the evaluation of influences of the addition of the synthetic fiber, steel fibre and their hybrid combinations on relevant properties of pavement quality concrete. Optimum dosage of synthetic fibres targeting improvement in abrasion resistance of concrete and a reduction in drying shrinkage of concrete in the range of 20-25% were determined. Similarly, optimum dosage of steel fibre for yielding about 25% increase in flexural strength of concrete were determined. For this optimum dosage of synthetic and steel fibre, hybrid fibre reinforced concrete of different grade were prepared for further study. A typical result for the improvement in flexural strength of 60 MPa concrete at optimum steel fiber dosage is shown in Figure 32. Similarly a typical Load-Deflection curves of various fiber reinforced concrete {Control (without fiber), synthetic fiber reinforced concrete, Steel fiber reinforced concrete) and Hybrid fiber

Fig. 33 : Load-Deflection curves of a concrete mix containing different types of fiber

Fig. 32 : Effect of steel fiber dosage on flexural strength of M60 concrete

reinforced concrete} is also shown in Figure 33. The preliminary study reveals that the HyFRC performs better than control concrete showing a great potential for the use in concrete pavement construction.

CONSULTANCY PROJECTSCrack investigation and remedial measures for road number 1 and 6 of Nagpur Municipal Corporation at NagpurSponsoring Agency: Nagpur Municipal Corporation, Nagpur

Duration of the project: August 2017 to September 2018

Broad Objectives:

(a) To investigate the probable causes of appearance of the premature cracks,

(b) To suggest the suitable technique for repair/ rehabilitation of cracked panels/sub-panels.

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A detailed visual survey followed by extensive investigation on joint depth, width, panel size, crack length, crack width, depth of cracks by extracting concrete cores from cracked and non-cracked locations, core strength, etc. (Figures 34 to 37), were carried out by CRRI team in the presence of NMC officials and the representatives of the contractor.

Table 2. Recommendations for repair/rehabilitation or reconstruction of cracked slab panels/sub-panel of road number 1

LHS RHS

Slab panel/Sub-panel No. Recommendation Slab panel/Sub-panel No. Recommendation

231-232 Reconstruction 290/3 Full depth repair (FDR)

240-244 Reconstruction 285-287 Reconstruction

279-294 Reconstruction 227 FDR

298 Reconstruction/FDR 209/2, 209/3 FDR

127 Seal with Epoxy 223/3 FDR

50/1 & 51/1 FDR 109/1 FDR

- - 88/3, 50/3, 42/3, 22/3, 10/3, 6/3, 5/3, 4/3

FDR

- - 4/2 Reconstruction

Fig. 34 : A typical view of cracks in PQC panels

Fig. 37 : Cores for strength evaluation

Fig. 35 : A typical core from un-cracked slab

Fig. 36 : A typical full depth PQC crack

For road number 1, on LHS carriageway, out of 909 panels, 40 slab panels had different types and width of cracks. Ten panels had transverse cracks of 2-5 mm width, 20 had longitudinal cracks; 4 panel with multiple cracks, and 6 had corner cracking. Longitudinal crack has developed mainly in middle sub-panels/panels. Table 2 gives recommendation for repair or reconstruction of cracked slab panels/sub-panels of road number 1. Similar suggestions have been made for road number 6.

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Design of Thin Whiteopping / Rigid Pavement for PWD Roads of Aruanachal Pradesh

Sponsoring Agency : Public Works Department (PWD), Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh

Duration of the project: May 2018 to October 2018

Broad Objective: To design thin whitetopping/rigid pavement for township roads.

Public Works Department (PWD), Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, in order to improve the condition of the roads in the State intends to improve the existing bituminous roads by constructing cement concrete roads. In this regard, Chief Engineer (SID & P), Itanagar, requested the CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) to provide design for the township roads. Since, the traffic intensity in the township was lower as compared to that in National Highway and State Highways, so, a less costly solution for the concrete overlay was required for the improvement of the township roads. After visiting the site of the roads (Figure 38), Thin White Topping (TWT) concrete overlay on the existing bituminous roads was recommended for the long lasting and durable performance of the town roads. One of the roads was recommended for the conventional rigid pavement. The design recommendations are as given below.

Granular Sub Base Layer : 100 mm

Dry Lean Concrete layer with : 75 mm 10 MPa Strength at 7 Days

Short Panelled Pavement Quality : 150 mm Concrete (PQC) of M35 Grade

Concrete Panel Size after Sawing : 1 m x 1 m

Camber in transverse direction : 1.5%

(b) Fig. 38 : Typical existing road condition in Itanagar

Improvement and Strengthening of Road Network In and Around Dock Area at Kolkata Port Trust Sponsoring Agency : Kolkata Port Trust (KPT), Kolkatta, WB

Duration of the project: June 2018 to March 2019

Broad Objective: To provide improvement and strengthening for road network for area around dock area at KPT

Kolkata Port Trust (KPT) has a road network of 33 main roads in the vicinity of dock covering a total length of 35 km. An example of typical condition of existing roads in KPT area is shown in Figure 39. This work of giving recommendations for the improvement and strengthening of road network comprising of 26 roads in and around dock area of KPT was assigned to the CSIR-Central road Research Institute, New Delhi by KPT. Field investigations including traffic survey, axle load survey, pits, Benkel Beam Deflection tests and visual distress surveys were conducted and soil samples were collected for laboratory testing. Based upon the collected field data and laboratory tests, recommendations were prepared for the improvement and strengthening of road network. Improvement with either bituminous layers or cement concrete layers was suggested. Following recommendations were given:

Flexible Pavement: 50 DBM + 40 MA / SMA

Rigid Pavement: 150 GSB + 150 DLC + 330 PQC (a)

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road is 85 m and the width is 15 m width. The internal road connecting the loading and unloading has a length of 645 m and width is 9.0 m. The area of the loading and unloading area is 21,000 sq.m which is going be constructed as Interconnected block pavement. Based on site visit carried, soil CBR and traffic data the pavement design recommended as follows.

The design suggested for rigid pavement included pavement quality concrete 300 mm thick, dry lean concrete 150 mm thick, GSB 150 mm thick over 500mm thick compacted subgrade. The design suggested for interconnected block pavement for loading and unloading area includes CC block pavement(M50 grade) 100 mm thick, sand bedding 50mm, Dry lean concrete (M10 grade) 520mm thick, GSB 300 mm thick over 500 mm thick compacted subgrade.

Design of Rigid Pavement Design/ICBP for Multi Model Logistics Park (MMLP) Container Terminal at Paradip Port, OrrisaSponsoring Agency: M/s IRCON Infrastructure & Services Limited, New Delhi

Duration of the project: March 2018 to August 2018

Broad Objectives: To provide the design of Rigid Pavement/ICBP for MMLP container Terminal at Paradip, Orissa

A total area of 21 acres is proposed to be developed for container terminal at Paradip port. CSIR-CRRI was entrusted with the pavement design for Multi Model logistics park (MMLP) in two parts consisting of rigid pavement for approach road / internal road and Interconnected block pavement for loading and unloading area. The total length of the approach

(a) (b) Fig. 39 : Typical Condition of Existing Roads in KPT Area

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Fig. 40 : Demonstration of Permeability of porous pavement

RESEARCH PROJECTSWater Harvesting using Porous Flexible Pavements

Funding Agency: CSIR-CRRI, New Delhi

Duration of the project: September 2016 to September 2019

Broad Objectives:

(a) Developing porous bituminous mix for flexible pavements and pavement design methodology for porous flexible pavement according to Indian conditions,

(b) Design of complete mechanism and guidelines for rainwater harvesting recharging of ground water table.

The design of the porous asphalt pavement differs from the regular pavement. The important feature which enables the asphalt pavement to exhibit a porous nature is the increase of air void content. Air void content of the asphalt mix is the key parameter which determines the design and performance of the porous asphalt pavement. The objective of this study is to come up with an effective design for three layers of porous asphalt pavement viz. surface layer, filter layer/choker layer and reservoir layer. Surface layer is designed using Marshall Mix design methodology, considering Indian climatic condition. Performance testing including drain-down susceptibility, cantabro susceptibility, moisture induced damage susceptibility, indirect tensile strength testing, dynamic creep testing, skid measurement and permeability testing were conducted in this study to design porous asphalt pavement in optimum and effective manner.

The overall work plan adopted for the study has been divided into two modules based on the in-house capability.

l Module one consists of methodology for developing the optimum porous bituminous mix and guidelines for pavement design for porous flexible pavements as per the Indian conditions.

l Module two consists of developing a complete mechanism for rainwater harvesting system using porous flexible pavements, analysis

of results and benefit cost analysis for the developed pavements.

Physical properties of aggregate and bitumen were determined by conducting the required tests. Based on four internationally followed gradations for porous pavements, a porous bituminous mix for Indian standards was developed. A prototype of porous asphalt pavement as shown in Figure 40 was also designed to analyze the performance of porous asphalt pavement at the lab stage. Further studies include study of construction considerations, potential challenges and limited applications. A detailed study is in progress to understand/explore porous system’s critical design.

CONSULTANCY PROJECTSInvestigation of Gulabpura - Uniara Section of NH-148D to Ascertain the Causes of Defects and Needed Remedial MeasuresSponsoring Agency: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), New Delhi

Duration of the project: January 2019 to June 2019

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Broad Objectives: To identify the causes of defects & remedial measures in terms of rehabilitation and strengthening for four identified homogenous sections consisting of 41.9 Km. in total length.

The following major activities were conducted.

(a) Field investigations

l The Benkelman Beam rebound deflection study was conducted in each kilometer. It was found that each homogenous section was having high characteristic deflection values ranging from 1.2 mm to 1.9 mm.

l Traces of locally available clayey soil were found in the subgrade layer making it cohesive with low CBR values during test pit observations and material characterization. Low CBR value indicated low bearing capacity of the soil rendering the road section structurally inadequate. The high clay content in soil and low relative compaction also exhibited problems of pavement deformation/settlement and rut formation especially along the wheel paths.

l Thicknesses of extracted bituminous concrete (BC) and dense bituminous macadam (DBM) layer cores were found to be less at many locations than the design thickness. Even low binder content in bituminous layers indicated weak adhesion between the aggregate particles making bituminous mixes prone to disintegration.

l High vehicle damage factor (VDF) was observed during axle load survey.

b) Deficiencies were found in almost all the pavement layers viz. subgrade, GSB, WMM, DBM and BC. The only remedial measures were given in the form of bituminous overlay.

c) Based on the characteristic deflection data the overlays have been calculated as per IRC: 81-1997 guidelines for all four homogenous sections. The overlays were provided for the design life of 5 years and 10 years. The recommend overlay thicknesses for 5 years of design life varyed from 40 mm BC to 75 mm DBM + 40 mm BC. In the same way, the recommended overlay thickness for the design

life of 10 years varied from 50 mm BC to 100 mm DBM + 40 mm BC.

d) Stress Absorbing Membrane Interlayer (SAMI) was recommended for arresting the cracks before application of overlay. Some of the activity photographs are given in Figure .

(b) Fig. 41 : Typical Views of Field Studies Conducted at Site

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Evaluation of NDMC roads for milling and redesignSponsoring Agency: New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC)

Duration of the project: August 2018 to January 2019

Broad Objective: To lower down the existing level of carriageway of the four roads viz. Shershah Road, Shahjahan Road, Akbar Road and Shantipath by cold milling process.



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Four project roads (Akbar Road, Shantipath (Satya Marg to Ring road), Shahjahan Road and Shershah Road) were constructed long back and till date the roads have received several layers of overlays as maintenance treatments. Due to a number of additional bituminous overlaying / resurfacing executed till date, the raised level of road has affected the drainage system and also reduced the level of some aesthetic structures built influencing panoramic view of the road side area. To assess the road thickness which can be reduced from the existing level, 5 Million Standard Axles (MSA) traffic loading was assumed under the project. Test pits were made for assessing the soundness of the project roads. Coring was done to find the resilient modulus of the existing pavement (Figure 42).

(b) Fig. 42 : Test Pit observations and coring in process

The samples collected from different locations were brought to CRRI and detailed laboratory tests were carried out to determine their Gradation, Atterberg’s limit, Maximum Dry Density and CBR etc. The extracted cores are sliced at CSIR-CRRI Laboratory and were used to determine the modulus of the existing pavement to calculate the remaining life of the pavement.

IITPAVE software was used for finding out the tensile and vertical compressive strains of existing pavement crust of the project roads with respect to remaining life of the project roads. Step by step reduction in bituminous layer thickness were made to find out the tensile and compressive strains within the permissible/allowable strains, so that the remaining pavement crust were capable to withstand the expected traffic loading assumed as 5 MSA. Keeping economic feasibility of the project in view, the milling of 50 mm depth was recommended on all the four project roads and an overlay of 50 mm thick BC to be done in order to improve the riding quality.

Quality Audit and Supervision for Resurfacing of Rajpath, New Delhi Sponsoring Agency: Central Public Works Department (CPWD), New Delhi

Duration of the project: June 2018 to January 2019

Broad Objectives:

(a) Job Mix designs of bituminous mixes,

(b) Guidance in construction supervision including milling of existing bituminous layers,

(c) Evaluation and characterization of bituminous mixes

Rajpath is the only road which connects Raisina Hill to India Gate and touches Amar Jawan Jyoti. Since the year 1971 the Rajpath road has received overlaying /resurfacing several times as maintenance treatments. Due to number of bituminous overlaying/resurfacing executed till date as an addition, the Rajpath level has increased manifolds creating obstruction to the clear visibility of plinth level of Amar Jawan Jyoti structure which used to be visible at the time of unveiling Amar Jawan Jyoti (year 1971). Further, the raised level of road also affected



the drainage system built on the sides of Rajpath and also reduced the level of some aesthetic structures built for panoramic view of the road side area.

Therefore, CPWD officials approached CSIR-CRRI to refresh the carriageway by possible reduction of road layers. Accepting the CPWD request, CSIR-CRRI recommended to mill the existing road surface upto 210 mm and relay with 50 mm DBM + 40 mm BC. Accordingly, the work of quality checking of execution of construction was taken up right from milling of the road surface (Figure 43). The site was visited on day to day basis which included collection of bituminous mixes for detailed evaluation at CSIR-CRRI laboratory. Compaction of bituminous layers was also checked through extracted cores. The field and laboratory test results were compared with MORTH / Contract Specifications. Deficiencies found were reported on day to day basis to CPWD for corrective measures.

Quality Supervision of Construction of Inner Ring Road from Fatehabad road to Deori road, AgraSponsoring Agency: Agra Development Authority (ADA), Agra, UP


Broad Objectives: To ensure good quality of work during construction of Inner Ring Road in Agra through limited and random quality checking for different pavement layers.

The general nature of work consisted of the project monitoring (in limited frequency) during

construction, starting from site clearance, dismantling, earthwork, pavement layers, CD

structures with protection and drainage works and conformance of traffic sign markings,other

appurtenances as per specifications. The activities include the following:

l Limited testing on quality control checks on random sampling basis on road construction materials, ranging from 10 % to 15 % of suggested frequency of MORTH/Contract specifications, as applicable.

l Quality inspection results/reports on quarterly basis to the concerned personal deputed by ADA, who is responsible for day to day work of construction.

l Inspection of hot mix plants/concrete batching plants as and when required, during the course of execution of work.

l On-site training to the concerned ADA Engineers.

l Technical advice and suggestions for improving the construction methods/practices and workmanship for obtaining good construction quality.

l Laboratory testing of various ingredients of road construction materials (b)

Fig. 43 : Typical views of Milled Surface at Rajpath

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Evaluation of road stretch between DND to T-Point Sector-12, 56 & 22 Noida on MP-1 RoadSponsoring Agency: New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (NOIDA), Noida, UP

Duration of the project: November 2018 to March 2019

Broad Objectives: To determine the structural requirement of the project road in the form of bituminous overlay thickness

Field investigations were carried out (Figure 44) and based on the analysis of results; suitable recommendations for the strengthening of road

(a) (b) Fig. 44 : Typical Views of Pavement Surface Condition and Structural Evaluation at Site

were made. The following activities were performed in the field:

l Assessment of existing traffic and structural adequacy of the project road

l To suggest/recommend measures for improvement of existing condition of the project road

l Recommendations for overlay thickness to be provided

l To Provide guidelines/specifications for construction of different materials/ layers

The salient recommendations for strengthening of project road are given in Table 3.

Table 3. Recommendations for strengthening of project road

Sl. No.

Road Section Recommended overlay thickness (mm)

Suggested grade of bitumen to be used

1 From Sector-14A to film city flyover 50 mm DBM VG-30

40 mm BC VG-40/Modified Bitumen (CRMB-60 / PMB-40)

2 From film city flyover to Sector-14A 50 mm DBM VG-30

40 mm BC VG-40/Modified Bitumen (CRMB-60 / PMB-40)

• Note:Theprofilecorrectioncourse(PCC)ofDBMmaybeprovidedaspertheactualsiteconditions.ThisPCClayershallbeinadditiontotherecommendedoverlaythicknessofDenseBituminousMacadamandBituminousConcrete



National Facility for Calibration of Response Type Road Roughness Measuring System:Response Type Road Roughness Measuring Systems, comprising of Fifth Wheel Bump Integrator and Car Axle Mounted Bump Integrator received from various manufacturers and user agencies, were calibrated using Class I equipment (Dipstick).

Roughness measurements using Dipstick and the Response Type Roughness Measuring Device (Figure 45) were undertaken on a number of selected test sections having varying roughness levels from very good to very poor. Calibration certificates were issued to the respective agencies. During this period 40 such systems were calibrated.

Fig. 45 : Calibration of Fifth Wheel Bump Integrator

Bridge Engineering and

Structures

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A bridge on Western Peripheral Expressway, Padheni, Haryana was chosen for the study. It is a skew RCC bridge with five spans. In the stage 1, high resolution geo-referenced aerial images of the bridge structure were captured using the existing drone. In the Stage 2, the 3D Reality Model of Bridge was generated in the Bentley software using the Stereo Photogrammetry Processing technology. Various dimensions of the bridge can be measured in this model. In the Stage 3, data analysis was done in which the actual measurements of the bridge were measured on the site and compared with those obtained from the 3D model. An accuracy of 95% to 100% was achieved in this study. The 3D model was also used to locate various distresses as observed in Figure 47. Thus, achieving its set objectives successfully finishes the Phase I of the project. In the next phase, the customization of the RPAV is going on in order to use it for the set objectives of forensic investigations. Figure 48 shows the customized RPAV developed till date.

RESEARCH PROJECTSDevelopment of customized RPAV (Drone) for smart application in the field of remote inspection and monitoring of bridgesFunding Agency: CSIR-CRRI and M/s Matrix Geo Solution Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

Duration of the project: April 2018 to March 2020

Broad Objective: To develop a customized RPAV (Drone) for smart application in the field of remote inspection and monitoring of bridges

With the advancement in high-resolution cameras and digitalization technology, it is proposed to develop an eco-friendly digital device to measure the physical dimensions and investigate the surface distress conditions of bridges. The same will then be scientifically simulated for comparing the results obtained using the physically and those using the developed digital device. Further advancement will be done for its smarter application for detecting the surfaces distress/defects and existing condition survey. CSIR-CRRI, which is having long working experience, scientific knowledge and analytical skills in the bridge monitoring, joined hands with the M/s Matrix Geo Solution, which excels in the drone technology for the development of RPAV-BMS. In view of above it is aimed to develop of customized RPAV-BMS (Drone), which will be a handy and smart device for quick and accurate bridge monitoring and inspection. This device will be useful for creating geometry map of the structures using their photographical views. This device will be extremely useful in the remote and creek areas, which are tough to access otherwise as shown in Figure 46.

Fig. 46 : Bridge monitoring using RPAV

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(b) Fig. 47 : Several distresses observed, (a) Water Seepage Near

Drainage Pipes and (b) Restricted Bearing Action

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Experimental Investigations of “Hybrid Composite Beam System”Funding Agency: CSIR-CRRI, New Delhi


Broad Objective: To develop and investigate an innovative light weight composite beam system, as a viable alternate to the conventional girders.

Hillman introduced this Hybrid Composite Beam (HCB) in 1996 that was used for the first time commercially in 2008 (Early et al., 2013). The HCB is comprised of three main sub-components: a composite shell, compression reinforcement, and tension reinforcement. Hybrid composite beam

and its main components are shown in Figures 49 and 50 respectively. The shell is comprised of a glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) box beam. The compression reinforcement consists of Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC) that is poured in a classical arch shape. The tension reinforcement consists of galvanized high strength (HS) steel tendons anchored at each end within the end blocks. The concrete and steel are tucked inside the durable fiberglass shell, and the voids are filled with polyisocyanurate (polyiso) foam. In addition to the optimization of load carrying behavior offered by this configuration, it results in a lightweight member that can be transported easily and erected rapidly making this technology well suited to Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC).

Three recently constructed bridges in Missouri incorporated HCBs in conjunction Because of the novelty of the HCB and its vague structural behavior, an exploratory with traditional reinforced concrete deck systems. HCB is, however, quite novel. program to the Missouri University of Science and Technology (MS&T) in cooperation with University of Missouri Columbia (UMC) was undertaken to evaluate the in-service beam behavior in 2014. Thus, its structural behavior needs comprehensive experimental investigation, along with thorough, theoretical and numerical analyses. The first step in the HCB casting is the fabrication of the FRP box and steel strands. The bottom shell of the beam (FRP bottom flange and webs), complete with tension reinforcing are fabricated in one mould. The top flange is fabricated in a separate mould. A three-sided box is fabricated to the dimensions of the beam. The entire mould is completely enclosed in layers of vacuum bagging film sealed with tacky tape. Vacuum is then applied through the vacuum ports. After evacuating all of the air, the vinylester resin is pulled into the form by the vacuum pressure and the mould is kept under vacuum. FRP bottom flange and webs are fabricated as one mould. While the top flange of FRP shell is fabricated separately. After casting of the 3.5m-5m beam, the load vs. deflection behavior, failure patterns along with Bending, shear force, stresses, and relaxation losses will be studied. Finally, based on the experimental

(b) Fig. 48 : Customized RPAV

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Determination of in-situ early strength of rapid setting concrete using piezo sensorsFunding Agency: CSIR-CRRI


Broad Objectives:

(a) To monitor early strength gain of concrete using piezo sensors and investigate the the effect of temperature and humidity on the concrete strength gain,

(b) To develop a correlation between concrete strength gain and EMI signature acquired by piezo sensor.

The complete experimental setup is shown in Figure 51. The primary aim of this study is to establish a correlation between the change of EMI signature with strength gain of rapid setting concrete.

Fig. 49 : Hybrid Composite Beam/Girder Systems

Fig. 51 : Complete Experimental Setup

Fig. 50 : Main Components of “Hybrid Composite Beam/Girder Systems”

For rapid hardening concrete, two different proportions of accelerators i.e. 0% and 2% (of cement replacement) were considered. For each batch, total Fifteen cubes (size 150 mm) were casted and their hydration was monitored in controlled hydration chamber. Out of fifteen cubes, three were instrumented with epoxy jacketed piezo sensors for monitoring the hydration/ strength of concrete by acquiring their EMI signature from day 1 to day 28 of casting. Rest sixteen cubes (in sets of three cubes) were tested for their compressive strength on the 3rd, 7th, 11th, 14th and 28th day of casting. Early hydration/strength gain was monitored for initial three days of casting by hourly data acquisition. Further after day 3 of casting, the EMI signature was taken on daily basis till day 7. The correlation curves were derived by plotting actual compressive strength (from compression test) against the frequency shift in the EMI signature. These plots will act as database for estimating concrete strength based on the frequency shift in the EMI signature at any point in time. Effect of varying temperature and humidity (moisture) is also checked. For all the above cases, Ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) test and rebound hammer (RH) test were also performed to generate the plots of frequency shift in EMI signature with respect to the UPV and RH values. Figure 52 (a) shows the EMI signatures of one of the sensors with the number of days. The peak frequency was plotted with the increasing number of days in Figure 52 (b). The actual compressive strength of the concrete is plotted w.r.t. the percentage shift in the frequency in Figure 52 (c). This will act as the calibration curve for the estimation of the instantaneous early strength of concrete.

results and Corroborative analytical studies detailed technical reports will be prepared and publications will be made.



Intelligent Remote Health Monitoring for Bridge SystemsFunding Agency: Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, New Delhi

Duration of the project: October 2014 to August 2018

Broad Objectives: Development of Intelligent Remote Health Monitoring System for Bridge

The conditions of aging transportation infrastructures such as highways, bridges have drawn great attention to the maintenance and inspection of structures. There is requirement

of not just routine or critical event (such as an earthquake) based inspections, but rather a means of continuous monitoring of a structure to provide a more reliable assessment of changes as a function of time and an early warning of an unsafe condition using real-time data. Structural Health Monitoring can address this problem, whose basic premise is that changes in structural characteristics, such as mass, stiffness and damping; will affect the global dynamic characteristics of the structure. Thus, by studying the changes in measured structural vibration behaviour and in essence solving an inverse problem, the unknown changes of structural properties can be identified. The non-

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(b) (c)Fig. 52 : (a) Conductance signature with increasing days, (b) Variation of peak frequency with days, (c) Variation of the % shift in the

frequency and concrete compressive strength



linear analytical tools have been employed to study the vulnerability and the failure behaviour of bridges particularly under seismic events and liquefiable soils. The pattern of formation of hinges and reliability under limit states has been studied. The response parameters e.g. strain, deflection, acceleration etc under live load conditions of the bridges have been studied as obtained from several field investigations. The vibratory response of the bridge under live load has also been obtained to assess modal characteristics. The modal response parameters have been used along with modal curvature and chi-square technique to determine the damaged conditions. This technique has been tested in beams where known damages were created and the damage was predicted. The real-world implementation of a health monitoring system on a structure has been demonstrated the effectiveness of the proposed technique. A view of instruments in field is shown in Figure 53.

Fig. 53 : A view of instruments in field

To study the corrosion of various reinforcement bar materials/structural steel including anti-corrosive coatings, concrete treated with surface coating under different environment exposure conditionsFunding Agency: Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Govt. of India, New Delhi

Duration of the project: September 2018 to August 2021

Broad Objectives:

(a) To compare various types of protective coating on reinforcement bar embedded in normal concrete and therby to study the corrosion behavior of normal TMT bar in high performance concrete,

(b) To assess the relative performance of concrete specimen treated with water repellent coatings/admixtures, and embedded with TMT bars.

During the year procurement of coated reinforcement bars namely TMT bars, fusion bonded epoxy coated reinforcement bars, galvanized bars, corrosion resistant bars, zinc-aluminium coated bars, and stainless steel bars have been made. Casting of different types of concrete specimen using M35 grade of RMC and with different types of coated steel bars is in progress.

Technological Solutions for Enabling Smart Infrastructure: Integrating Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting and Structural Health Monitoring in a Smart City Funding Agency : Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, New Delhi


Broad Objective: To develop methodology/process and products as relevant for structural health monitoring with and without energy harvesting using piezo-electric material.

During the year Feasibilities of using PZT sensors for measurement of post tensioning force loss in bridges were carried out. Piezo sensors were installed on the anchor block and loading was applied in steps using compression testing machine. Studies were extended to real life bridge (Figure 54) in which sensors were installed on the anchor block before pre-stressing of the girder. EMI signature of the piezo before and after the pre-stressing was acquired. Calibration curves for the piezo installed on the anchor block have been generated. Based on the calibration curves derived in the laboratory, pre-stressing force was estimated using piezos shown in Figure 55.



Aim is to trap the ambient vibrations in the bridges due to traffic movement and converting it to useful energy using piezoelectric patches. Piezoelectric energy harvester (PEH) was surface bonded on the road (Figure 56) and moving vehicular load was applied over it to explore its energy harvesting potential. Effect of different road surfaces,vehicular speeds and vehicular loads including car, loaded truck have been explored. Different size of piezo patches in the PEH have also been explored. Increasing speed and weight of vehicle increases the piezoelectric energy generation.Higher stiffness of the road surface increases piezoelectric energy. Larger area of the piezo patch also results in more piezoelectric energy generation. Energy generated by PEH for speed of 40 km/h under different vehicular loads is shown in Figure 57.

Fig. 54 : Prestressing load estimationforce using piezo sensors Fig. 56 : Complete set-up for energy harvesting

Fig. 55 : Complete set-up for post tensioning estimation using piezo at the construction

Fig. 57 : Energy generated by PEH for speed of 40 km/h.

CONSULTANCY PROJECTSCollection and Analysis of Bridge Condition and Bridge Inventory Data through MBIU or any other Equipment for the purpose of the Major/Minor Bridges on all NHs including those with NHAI. Sponsoring Agency: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Govt. of India

Duration of the project: November 2015 to November 2018

Broad Objectives:

(a) Carrying out inventory of bridges on National Highways in the state of Jharkhand along with co-ordinates of the bridges and uploading on server through IBMS software,



(b) Carrying out condition survey of the bridges and monitoring the bridges in pre-monsoon and post-monsoon period for their deterioration.

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways decided to undertake inventory and condition survey of bridges on National Highways in India and invited consultancy bids for 18 Packages. Out of which, Package No. 8 for Jharkhand State was awarded to Joint Venture of Intercontinental Consultants and Technocrats (P) Ltd., New Delhi and Central Road Research Institute, New Delhi for a period of three years in November, 2015. All the data has to be collected as per the formats suggested by IDDC Engineers Pvt. Ltd. through the software provided by them. Data entry also included entry of co-ordinates of each bridge which are actually recorded from each bridge site. Inventory and condition survey of bridges has been carried out as per provision of IRC:SP:18 and IRC:SP:35. Formats for inventory and condition survey have been filled up as per Indian Bridge Management System (IBMS) Operating Manual V.2.15.

During the year 2018-19 two set of inventory and condition survey data collected for major and minor bridges on National Highways in the state of Jharkhand. From the inventory and condition survey data it is clear that there are 23 National Highways in Jharkhand State and their total length is 2736.800 Kms. There are 597 nos. existing bridges on National Highways in the State of Jharkhand. Out of which, 25 nos. are Extra-long bridges, 58 nos. are major bridges, 487 nos. are minor bridges and 27 nos. are ROBs. Besides, there are 27 nos. level crossings and at 7 level crossing sites, ROBs are under construction. Figures 58 and 59 show the typical views of the inspection of bridges through MBIU. During the year 2018-2019, two cycles of measurements were carried out of all the bridges on NH in the Jharkhand State.

A comprehensive list of bridges has been prepared which require major and minor rehabilitation/ strengthening works and immediate attention for replacement. As per distresses observed during inventory and condition survey, distressed bridges have been categorized under 3 categories, viz.

Fig. 58 : Condition Survey of bridge through MBIU near Jharkhand-Chhattisgarh Border

Fig. 59 : Typical view of Condition Survey of Bridge through MBIU

l Bridges to be replaced - 12 nos.

l Major repairs required - 10 nos.

l Minor repair required - 18 nos.

External Technical audit of 6-lane elevated road from Delhi-Ghaziabad border to GhaziabadSponsoring Agency: Ghaziabad Development Authority

Duration of the project: March 2018 to December 2018

Broad Objective: To carry out technical audit of elevated road.



The Hindon Elevated Road starts from Delhi-Ghaziabad Border (at the NH-24 bye-pass) and terminate after crossing Proposed Northern Peripheral Road at Raj Nagar Extension, Ghaziabad. The part of the road 6.7 Km in Raj Nagar extension area is at-grade/surface road. The project is a green field project and total length of the road is 17.000km. The Hindon Elevated Road is of 6-lane road of 10.300Km length. The Ghaziabad Development Authority requested CSIR-CRRI for Technical audit of the 6-lane Elevated Road. The work of construction of 6-lane elevated was awarded to M/S Navayuga Engineering Company Limited, Hyderabad. The project commenced in November 2014 with Schedule competition period by April 29, 2017. Due to land acquisition issues and change in alignment the some portion of the structure redesigned and construction activities completed in March 2018 .

The project Road is passing through railway line, Highway GT Road, Metro line, Hindon River/canal etc. A typical view of Elevated Flyover is shown in Figure 60. Up & down ramp at crossing with Mohan Nagar link road (Kanawani) is shown in Figure 61.

Fig. 60 : A typical view of Elevated Road, Ghaziabad

Fig. 61 : Up & down ramps at crossing with Mohan Nagar link road (Kanawani)

During site visit of CSIR-CRRI, New Delhi the elevated 6-lane road was at the final stage of completion except few minor finishing works undergoing at site. Accordingly, the team from CSIR-CRRI visited the site and conducted detailed visual inspection, Non-Destructive Tests (NDT) and reviewed documents related to construction works i.e. design mixes, test report of construction materials, Cube tests, Steel Tests, Protective Coating on Concrete bearings, Water Proofing Membrane and expansion joints tests and Pre-stressing steel test. Review of Design and Drawings of foundation, substructure, PSC & Box Super structures and ROB.

Review of Load Tests of super structures and pile load tests also carried out. From the review of the load test of the three representative span namely P22-P23( span length 40.48m), P225-P226( span length 40.48m) and P3-P4( span length 31m) of the superstructure it is clear that the elevated structure qualifies the load test as per IRC SP 51: 2015. As such all the parameters have been checked as per Technical Audit Norms and everything found almost in order and satisfactory. Overall it is found that the work has been completed without much time and cost overrun.

Structural Safety Audit of Elevated road “Construction of 2.26Km long Elevated 2-lane Flyover with R.E. Wall, ramps, approaches including bridge across river Howrah and at grade C/W along both side from Drop Gate to Fire station via Battala Chowk in the city of AgartalaSponsoring Agency : Public Works Department, Tripura

Duration of the project: October 2018 to March 2019

Broad Objective: To carry out Structural Safety Audit of elevated road through detailed visual inspection of the flyover and random Tests

Prior to opening the bridge for traffic, the Works Department, Tripura requested CSIR-CRRI for 3rd party Structural Safety Audit of the bridge. The Flyover is popularly known as Bardowali Battala Flyover located in the heart of city of Agartala.



Fig .62 : General view of elevated road at the Rotary Junction of the Flyover, Agartala

Fig. 63 : Aerial View of Fully Loaded Span A1-P1 during Load Test

Fig. 64 : A view of Inspection of Super Structure during load testing

The flyover is connecting the Akhaura road at one end (A-2 abutment end) and the Bardowali Fire station on the other (A-1 abutment end). The rotary provided in the flyover is facilitating the Hari Ganga Basak road (A-3 abutment end) connection to the flyover as shown in Figure 62. The construction of the flyover commenced in June, 2015 with Schedule competition period of two and half years i.e. by 27th November, 2017.

The team from CSIR-CRRI visited the bridge site in November, 2018 and conducted detailed visual inspection, Non-Destructive Tests (NDT) and also witnessed the load test performed by the contractor. The concrete cores were also taken from different locations of the bridge and the same were got tested at laboratory in CRRI, New Delhi.

Figures 63 & 64 show application of load and inspection of superstructure during load testing of one of the spans of the flyover respectively. The result of the load tests conducted for both type of spans i.e. PSC cantilever box girder span between P36-P37 and over the steel composite girder spans on A1-P1 & P60-P61 satisfy the codal provision requirement as given in IRC SP:51-2015. From the static load test, it can be concluded that bridge span is behaving elastically as the recovery is more than required one.

Based on the visual inspection of the bridge, test results of random samples taken, NDT, load tests, review of documents and discussion held at site with various stake holders involved in the project, major technical issues faced during constructions,

a comprehensive report prepared. The visual inspection report as per IRC requirement and actions to be taken have been included in the project report. The load test, NDT test and review of various documents/records confirms that the bridge is sound enough to carry the full design loads and fit for opening to traffic.

Load Testing of Gheroli Bailey Bridge in Betalghat Block of NainitalSponsoring Agency: PWD, Uttarakhand

Duration of the project: May 2017 to March, 2019

Broad Objective: To caary out visual inspection of the bridge and to assess its Load Carrying Capacity

The bridge is a single span of 45 m length of Bailey type having carriage way width of 3.5m. The Bailey Bridge at Betalghat Block of Nainital District has been studied by employing the techniques of load



test (Figure 65). The analysis was carried out for the assessment of the present load carrying capacity of the bridge which needs to be enforced for safety. The bridge posting on load (GVW) and the speed has been recommended since the bridge cannot carry the design load.

In June 2018, NDMC approached CRRI for structural safety audit of 1619m long 4-lane Grade Separator on Rani Jhansi road grade separator during its remaining period of construction. CRRI team carried out visual inspection, non-destructive testing and load testing of this grade separator. This grade separator has 38 spans in each direction, with span length ranging from 18m to 44m. The superstructure is made of precast PSC segmental box girder, made of central spine (i.e. twin cell box girder) and wings on both sides of the central spine, which are tied together with longitudinal and transverse prestressing. Design grade of concrete in piers and pier caps was M35 and in superstructure (Wings and spines) M45. General views of the grade separator and field testing of flyover are shown in Figures 66 & 67 respectively.

CRRI team visually inspected this grade separator as per checklist given in relevant IRC guidelines and checked all its components. Structural members have also been tested randomly by Schmidt rebound hammer, Ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) and Concrete cover testing. Concrete cores were also extracted randomly. Results of Schmidt rebound hammer test confirm that in-situ cube equivalent compressive strength of concrete in the tested Abutments/Piers/Bearing pedestals and wings/spine segments is as per respected concrete grade except in few members/segments. Results of UPV testing revealed that quality of concrete varies from ‘Medium’ to ‘Excellent’. Average thickness of concrete cover to steel reinforcement in abutments/piers/pier caps and wing segments is found to be about 43mm and 41mm respectively. The water absorption by most of the extracted cores was within limits except in concrete core of pier P31, where it was 6.74 percent. Density of the extracted concrete core of pier P31 was 2190 Kg/m3. Similarly, equivalent cube compressive strength of most of the extracted concrete cores conforms to respected concrete grade except the core from P31 where it is 19.16 MPa.

During load testing of three randomly selected spans and one portal, the deflections of superstructure and movement of bearings were monitored with the use of dial gauges of 0.01mm least count under design live loads. All the three selected spans passed the

Fig. 65 : Typical view of Load Test of Gheroli Bridge

Based on the load testing, theoretical analysis and guidelines for acceptance for assessment of load carrying capacity of the bridge, the following have been concluded:

l A single vehicle with GVW of 16 ton may be allowed over the bridge. A sign board should be posted that only one vehicle should pass at a time. However, the pedestrian may be allowed along with the passage of vehicle.

l It was advised that bearing maintenance and greasing should be carried out at an appropriate interval.

l The pipelines carrying water along the superstructure need to be removed. To avoid corrosion of bridge components.

l The bridge needs to be inspected routinely as per IRC SP 18 and IRC SP 52. A good practice is before and after the rainy season and once in six months.

Structural Safety Audit of Grade Separator at Rani Jhansi Road in Delhi Sponsoring Agency: NDMC, New Delhi

Duration of the project: May 2018 to October 2018

Broad Objective: To carry out safety audit of the structure



acceptance criterion of load testing. However, the maximum deflection of tested portal was more than the theoretical deflections and the percentage recovery was less than the desired one. Based on the results of visual inspection, non-destructive testing

(c) (d) Fig. 66 : General Views of the Grade Separator

(c) (d) Fig. 67 : General Views of the Field studies on Grade Separator

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and load test, recommendations for strengthening were given to NDMC. After the implementation of the recommended measures, ultrasonic pulse velocity as well as average equivalent cube compressive strength was found increased considerably.



3rd Party Quality Audit for H.L. Bridge over River Gurupriya near Janbai in the district of Malkangiri, OdishaSponsoring Agency: PWD, Odisha

Duration of the project: May 2018 to December 2018

Broad Objectives:

(a) Condition survey of bridge through visual inspection,

(b) Quality Audit through review of test data.

The Gurupriya Bridge comprises of 16 spans of PSC girder with concrete deck slab and 6 numbers of spans of steel concrete composite superstructures. The sub structure comprises of circular piers and large diameter pile foundations. The piles of 1200mm and 1500mm dia. was provided in the foundation and anchored inside hard rock. The construction of bridge commenced in April, 2015 with Schedule competition period of three years i.e. by March, 2018. A general view of Gurupriya Bridge is shown in Figure 68 and typical view of construction of one of the span shown in Figure 69.

The team from CSIR-CRRI visited the bridge site from May 29th to June 3rd, 2018 and conducted detailed visual inspection, Non-Destructive Tests (NDT) and also witnessed the load test performed by the contractor (M/s Royal Infra construction Ltd., Kolkata). The concrete cores were also taken from different locations of the bridge and the same were got tested at laboratory in Bhubaneswar in presence of CSIR-CRRI representatives. A Typical view of load test has been shown on Figure 70.

Fig. 68 : A general view of Gurupriya Bridge

Fig. 69 : A view of tubular scaffolding on island casting yard

Fig. 70 : A view of load test of the bridge

The quality audit of the bridge is summarized below:

l Structural stability analysis of the lateral deflected girder of bridge superstructure has been carried out to ascertain the capability of the superstructure to take all the design loads safely, which found safe and satisfactory.

l The load test confirms that the bridge is sound enough to carry the full design loads. The results of the Non Destructive Test (NDT) and partially destructive test (Core Test by core drilling) satisfy the requirement of the structures as per codal stipulations. Thus it is concluded that the bridge qualifies all the technical norms and fit for the opening to traffic.

Traffic Engineering and Safety

Research & Development Traffic Engineering and Safety


RESEARCH PROJECTSDevelopment of Surrogate Safety Measures for Road Safety Assessment of Interurban Corridors Funding Agency: CSIR-CRRI, New Delhi

Duration of the project: 2018 to 2021

Broad Objectives:

(a) To identify the surrogate safety measures for crash and the intensity of crash,

(b) To determine probable locations of crash occurrence on the study corridor using surrogate safety measures.

Crash frequency and severity are direct measures of road safety. Therefore, road safety analysis has traditionally been undertaken using crash data. However, there are well-recognized availability and quality problems associated with crash data. Crash data are not always sufficient due to:

l Small sample sizes leading to inconclusive and biased results, and

l The lack of details to improve our understanding of crash failure mechanism and particularly the driver response to a threatening situation, speed of the vehicles, etc. cannot be obtained from this data.

The use of crash records for safety analysis is a reactive approach in which significant number of crashes needs to be recorded before an action can be taken. In this regard, traffic safety evaluation is one of the most important processes in analyzing system performance of road surface transportation systems. Most of the traffic safety assessment and prediction related works are based on the historical accident data which is a reactive approach which evaluates the safety after the happening of the accidents and has several limitations such as limited sample size, improper records, missing information about causal factors etc. There are many other techniques which can be used for the traffic evaluation in advance before the occurrence of a road crash. These techniques are based on Surrogate Safety Measures (SSMs). The word ‘surrogate’ means

‘substitute’ or’ replacement’. With the advancement in micro simulation models, these measures can be tested on road in their planning stage itself. This will provide more innovative safety assessment of traffic systems. The surrogate safety assessment model (SSAM) is a software application designed to perform statistical analysis of vehicle trajectory data output from microscopic traffic simulation models. The software computes a number of surrogate measures of safety for each conflict that is identified in the trajectory data. The trajectory data is extracted from through VISSIM software. This study identifies some surrogate safety measures in order to evaluate the safety performance of an interurban corridor of 24.3km stretch from Gurgaon to Faridabad. The safety parameters analyzed were Time to collision (TTC), Deceleration rate (DR), MaxDeltaV and Post encroachment time (PET). By using these parameters safety performance of the corridor has been evaluated and based on the above parameters we can also able to identify in which locations severity of incidences of road crashes are more and with the help of this we can also identify black spots of the corridor.

CONSULTANCY PROJECTSTraffic Study for Capacity Augmentation of Link Road connecting Ras-I Mines in Pali District Sponsoring Agency: Ambuja Cements Limited, Gujarat

Duration of the project: June 2018 to August 2018

Broad Objectives:

(a) To conduct a study on the roadway capacity assessment due to the proposed mining plant expansion at Ras-I Mines, Jaitaran Tehsil of Pali in Rajasthan;

(b) To devise appropriate capacity augmentation measures to meet the projected traffic demands.

M/s. Ambuja Cements Limited (ACL) had approached CSIR - CRRI in November 2017 with a request to carry traffic study on the link road connecting with Ras-1 mining plant and explore the

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need (if any) for capacity augmentation of the above link road as it is envisaged by ACL to enhance the capacity of the above mining plant from the present capacity of 0.279 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to 2.80 MTPA. CSIR - CRRI team visited the site and carried out relevant traffic surveys andcollected road crash data for the Project Corridor. Data were analyzed and it was recommended for the widening of the existing single road to two lane with paved shoulder of 1.5 m width along with the provision of 1.0 earthen shoulder on either side. These measures were suggested with the immediate repair and rehabilitation of the existing road in the form of overlay which would help in enhancing roadway capacity and safer commuting environment for the mixed mode traffic witnessed on the above Project Corridor.

Proof checking of Traffic Survey Report and Impact Assessment of Development of East Delhi Hub, Karkardooma, New Delhi Sponsoring Agency: National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC), New Delhi

Duration of the project: June 2018 to December 2018

Broad Objective: To cross check the report in terms of the veracity of the methodology followed for achieving the intended objectives,

Delhi Development Authority felt the need for the implementation of Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Policy. TOD is basically a form of development that integrates land use and transport planning. The aim of the above policy is to develop sustainable cities or centers that will offer walkable and liveable areas with high-density mixed land use. In such a development, the habitants not only have easy access to open spaces and public utilities but also transit facilities. In this regard, National Building Construction Corporation (NBCC) has proposed to construct at Trilokpuri, Delhi based on the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) concept. It is envisaged by NBCC to construct the above East Delhi Hub spread over 25 acres land owned by Delhi Development Authority (DDA). It will include residential apartments, civic facilities and utilities, commercial centers and educational

institutions. NBCC hired M/s. Engineering and Planning Consultants (EPC) to conduct the traffic impact analysis for the proposed complex M/s. EPC in turn, had conducted various traffic surveys in the year 2016 and submitted their study findings. However, NBCC requested CRRI for proof checking of the above report in terms of veracity of the study methodology and results presented in the report covering the traffic impact analysis due to the proposed East Delhi Hub. Accordingly, CSIR - CRRI study team critically reviewed the report prepared by M/s. Engineering and Planning Consultants (EPC) on behalf of NBCC. The above report was examined and validated by conducting certain sample surveys. Based on the above studies, traffic flows have been estimated for base year and as well as horizon year aimed at achieving smooth movement of the traffic. This included roadway capacity analysis and LoS estimation for the base year and horizon period. The findings of the study and recommendation evolved for each link are presented.

l Chand Cinema road is a major link passing one side of the proposed complex. The length of Chand Cinema road is 2600 m which is a Four Lane Divided road having three major intersections namely, Vasundara Enclave Intersection, Chand Cinema Intersection and Kichidi Pur road intersection. Base year (2018) LoS of Chand Cinema road as per the traffic data is observed as “C” on all the three links. In the horizon year of 2021, LoS on Chand Cinema section from NH-24 to Vasundara Enclave Intersection (Link-1) is “C” whereas the LoS on Vasundara Enclave Intersection to Kalyanpuri Intersection (Link-2) and Kalyanpuri Intersection to Kichidi Pur Road (Link-3) is estimated as “D”. By considering the traffic generated due to proposed complex and also considering the natural growth of traffic, LoS of this road in the year 2023 is “E”. Hence the Chand Cinema road should be widened to six lane divided carriageway by providing foot path of 1.8 m to facilitate smooth movement of the traffic and pedestrians.

l Kalyanpuri road is a four lane undivided road located adjacent to the proposed Lakeview complex and the length of the above road is



1880 m it. Base year (2018) LoS of Kalyanpuri road is observed as per the traffic survey is “C”. In the horizon year of 2021, LoS of Kalyanpuri road is estimated as “E” whereas in the horizon year of 2023, LoS of Kalyanpuri road is estimated as “F”. By considering the traffic generated due to the proposed Lakeview complex and also considering the natural growth of traffic, the LoS of this road in the year 2023 is “F”. Hence the Kalyanpuri road should be widened to should be widened to six lane divided carriageway by providing foot path of 1.8 m to facilitate smooth movement of the traffic and pedestrians.

l Vasundara Enclave road is a four lane divided road located adjacent to the proposed Lakeview complex. Base year (2018) LoS of Vasundara Enclave road is observed as per the traffic survey is “B”. In the horizon year of 2021, LoS of Vasundara Enclave road is estimated as “B” whereas in the horizon year of 2023, LoS of Kalyanpuri road is estimated as “C”. To address the above issue, within the available RoW of 25.5 m on Vasundara Road, it is possible to convert the Vasundara road corridor to a six lane divided carriageway consisting of three lanes (having a width 10.50 m on either side) along with 1.7 m wide foot path on either side and 1.0 m wide median at the centre and thus measuring a total width of 25.4 m. It may be noted that it is envisaged to make efforts for increasing the width of foot path as well to 1.7 m considering the possibility of increased pedestrians’ footfall in the horizon years due to possibility of metro operations attracting more number of walk trips from the above metro stations.

As of today, sizable pedestrian movement is witnessed on most of the study corridors. Considering the opening of metro line and the proposed Lakeview Complex, the intensity of pedestrian movements is expected to register steep increase. Hence it is proposed to provide Sky Walk integrating the exit of the metro stations with the proposed complex as well as various roads connecting with Vasundara Enclave and Chand Cinema intersection so as to

facilitate safe movement of the pedestrians. The traffic composition of the slow moving vehicles including cycles and cycle rickshaws constitute a sizable share of 13 percent on Chand Cinema Road and Kalyanpuri road which is expected to increase further due to the proposed complex and metro station. Considering the above, it is envisaged a separate lane for NMT movement on Chand Cinema road and Kalyanpuri road (Figure 71).

Fig. 71 : Proposed East Delhi Hub

Road Safety Audit of Selected Road Stretches in the Chhattisgarh State Road Network for Raipur Circle-IISponsoring Agency: PWD, Baloda Bazar, Chhattisgarh

Duration of the project: July 2018 toJanuary 2019

Broad Objective: To conduct Road Safety Audit study on about 159.33 Kms covering 42.23 km of State Highways (SHs) and 117.1 Km of Major District Roads (MDRs) and to suggest remedial measures.

Road Safety Audit of the study corridor namely, Baloda Bazar - Simga Road (SH-52), was carried out by an experienced team of Road Safety Auditors representing CSIR - CRRI comprising of Dr. S. Velmurugan [Senior Principal Scientist and Project Coordinator] and Dr. A. Mohan Rao [Principal Scientist and Project Leader] with the assistance of Sh. Rajan Verma, (Technical Officer, TES Division) for the conduct of traffic surveys. The geographical location of the Project Corridor is shown in Figure 72. A comprehensive set of chainage wise RSA recommendations are given in the report.



Other than the above chainage wise RSA recommendations, all the vulnerable reaches, such as Pedestrian Crossings, Market Places and Schools nearby it is recommended to accord the vulnerable reach treatment.

Further, Transverse Bar Markings (TBMs) shall be installed on the project road in the vicinity of major and minor intersections. The thickness of the markings shall be increased to 8 mm from the specified thickness of 5 mm as per IRC: 35 (2015) which would enable to have good rumbling effect and thus resulting in higher reduction of speeds at the Vulnerable locations. Also, on all the intersecting roads, Speed Humps shall necessarily be provided so that the vehicles do not merge with the traffic on the main road at high speeds.

At locations, where designated Pedestrian Crossings are provided on the Project Corridor green studs shall be provided on Zebra Crossings. Moreover, the designated pedestrian crossing earmarked along the project road shall be illuminated using Solar Panelled street lighting system/normal electrification, which can help in enhancing safety for the commuting pedestrians.

l All the horizontal curves on the project corridor shall be studded with red colored road studs.

l In the case of hair pin bend curves either located in hilly/rolling terrain roads or in plain terrain roads passing through sharp horizontal curves, consider providing Concave Lens on the farther side of the road as shown in Figure 8.3 which would enable to visualize the traffic

emerging from the opposite direction of travel with ease.

l In valley curves, along with the all the safety measures solar amber blinker lights shall be used to enhance the safety.

l All the minor intersections located along the Project Corridor shall be illuminated by providing minimum street lighting measuring up to minimum of 20 Lux or else at least Solar Powered Blinkers.

l It is recommended to prune the trees which are obstructing the sign boards.

l Retro reflective Tape should be pasted on the trees / electric poles which are located within the formation width or adjacent to the carriageway on Soft Shoulder portion.

l It is recommended to remove the construction material adjacent to the road, install facility signs at all the petrol pumps on the corridors, and cover the side drains as mentioned in the report.

l It is recommended to remove the unauthorized parking and encroachments wherein the alignment passes through urbanized areas.

l Place the Emergency Telephone numbers like the Police Helpline, Ambulance Number, nearest Hospital numbers, etc.) on the Project Corridor at every 10 Kilometre interval.

l All the kilometer stones are to be painted in Green Color conforming to IRC 8: 1980 namely, “Type Designs for Highway Kilometre Stones” i.e. Green Color Thermoplastic Paint should be used for SHs.

l Last but not the least, soft shoulders shall be maintained properly by providing gravel / brick on edge shoulders after removing the grass coupled with removing the undulations of the shoulder which would facilitate its effective use by all types of road users. However, in the long run, depending on the quantum of Non Motorized Traffic (NMT) using the corridor, the OWD shall think of providing segregated paved shoulders which would facilitate the safe movement of cyclists and pedestrians. This measure is only applicable on specific pockets

Fig. 72 : Geographical Location of the Project Corridor



of the road stretch spanning between two adjacent villages wherein increased movement of school children or other commuters by cycle/ foot are witnessed.

Road Safety Audit of 302.00 Km Stretch of Six Land Divided Agra - Lucknow Expressway Sponsoring Agency: Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA)


Broad Objectives:

(a) To conduct Road Safety Audit on Agra to Lucknow Expressway about 302 Kms (Agra to Lucknow and vice versa) and thus evolve appropriate safety measures,

(b) To develop chainage wise action plan for the removal of the safety related deficiencies identified on the above candidate road section.

Road Safety Audit on the study section was carried out by an experienced team of Safety Auditors from CSIR-CRRI consisting Sh, Subhash Chand (Senior Principal Scientist and Head Traffic Engineering and Safety Division), Dr. A. Mohan Rao (Principal Scientist), Dr. J. Nataraju (Principal Scientist)). CSIR-CRRI study team was accompanied by the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPIDA), Safety personels of Consultents of various packages. RSA was conducted both during day and night time on the Project Corridor covering both directions of travel separately. The study team conducted the RSA by driving as well as walking along the study section depending on the requirements to appreciate physical and environmental features that required special attention from Vulnerable Road Users (VRUs) viewpoint which included assessment of pedestrian facilities, roadside developments and other sociological aspects that needed special attention.

Based on the data collected from UPEDA, the Accident Severity Index (ASI) value was calculated month wise for the duration of November 2017 to February 2019. Accident Severity Index (ASI) is a dimensionless value indicates the intensity and seriousness of the accident. Weighted Accident

Fig. 73 : Road Crash Severity Index or Accident Severity Index (ASI) for Expressway

Severity Index (ASI) for the above mentioned period was estimated from the road accident data. The ASI is computed by accounting 70 % weightage to the fatal crashes and 20 % to the seriously Injury crashes and 10% weightage to Injury crashes. Figure 73 shows the weighted ASI for various months from November 2017 to February 2019. It was observed that ASI was more in the month of November 2018.

Fifteen Days Certification Course on "Road Safety Audit and Other Road Safety Related Aspects” and other Efforts on Road Safety Engineering by CSIR - CRRI Keeping in view the very high number of yearly fatalities in road crashes worldwide (about 1.46 million) and its rising trend particularly in developing countries, United Nations Organization (UNO) has declared the year 2011- 2020 as the “Decade of action on road safety” with the target to reduce the number of road fatalities to 50 % by the year 2010. India holds the dubious distinction of being ranked the highest in terms of yearly road fatalities around 1.46 lakh fatalities among all the countries. Complying with the requirements of the nation Traffic Engineering and Safety (TES) Division, CSIR - CRRI has developed specialized technical know in the field of Road Safety Engineering which include the following:

l Safe road planning, Safe road design, Safe road construction and Safe road Operation and Maintenance through application of road safety engineering principles.

l Road Safety Audit at different stages of Road Development viz. Planning, Feasibility,



Preliminary design, Detail Design, Construction, Pre-Opening, Operation and Maintenance stages.

l Formulation and revision of Manual on Road Safety Audit

l Capacity building through customized training programs and 15 - day Certification Course on "Road Safety Audit and Other Road Safety Related Aspects”.

CSIR - CRRI Institute has completed Road Safety Audit (RSA) of more than 1200 km length of National Highways under NHDP for National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). Further, RSA of more than 5000 km of State Highways, Major District Roads (MDRs), Other District Roads (ODRs) and urban roads in different states covering various road owning in India has been accomplished. Moreover, CSIR - CRRI is extending its helping hand to NHAI, State PWDs, Urban Local Bodies, state road research institutes, concessionaires, contractors etc. in capacity building in the area of road safety engineering through its specialized and customized training programs and Certification Courses.

In this context, CSIR - CRRI is organizing 15 dsay Certification Course on "Road Safety Audit and Other Road Safety Related Aspects” since May, 2017 is one of the most sought after programs by the transportation fraternity. Till now, four such Certification Courses have been successfully conducted in (i) May, 2017; (ii) November, 2017 and (iii) December, 2018 (Figure 74) and (iv) April/May, 2019. This course is specially designed and offered by this institute based on requests received (subsequent to the issuance of NHAI circular no. NHAI/RSC/012/Empanelment/4231 dated 08/12/2016) from the practicing engineers/transportation consulting firms/

student interns to gain practical insights on Road Safety Audit, different aspects of road engineering and road safety. Hence this certification course is aimed at enhancing the skill levels of practicing engineers, faculty of Civil Engineering (specialized in Transportation Engineering) and also to enhance the knowledge of the students graduating with Masters in Transportation/Highway Engineering along with Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering stream as the base. This 15-days course is structured to cover during the initial phase fundamentals of Traffic Engineering and safety followed by aspects/safety issues related to Pavement Engineering, Bridge and Geotechnical Engineering and basics on Trauma Cars. Thereafter, detailed focus on Road Safety Audit (RSA) which comprises of 6 day exposure to the conduct of practical RSA including report preparation and testing of understanding through an examination at the end of day 14.

Through the above endeavor, as of now, a pool of 169 certified road safety auditors have been created by CSIR - CRRI. Till today, these certified road safety auditors were successful in garnering more than 11,000 Kms of RSA work from Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRT&H), National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), and other state Public Works Departments (PWD) and Urban Local Bodies (ULB) subsequent to the above certification program. About 18 scientists of the institute and invited eminent experts in the field have contributed their part in imparting the above certification programs.

Thus the technical knowhow in road safetyengineering available inCSIR-CRRI is deployed inapplication/implementation in highway projects acrossIndiainordertocatertothechallengesfacedbythe nation.

Fig. 74 : Group Photo of Participants with Faculty (Road Safety Audit and Other Road Safety Related Aspects, December 10-24, 2018)

Transportation Planning and

Environment

Research & DevelopmentTransportation Planning and Environment


RESEARCH PROJECTSMultimodal Travel Demand Model for Evaluation of Sustainable Transport SystemFunding Agency: CSIR-CRRI, New Delhi

Duration of the project: February 2017 to February 2019

Broad Objective:

(a) To identify various factors that affect multimodal transport system,

(b) To evaluate sustainability of multimodal transportation system in terms of Sustainability Index using derived parameters and thereby to evaluate transport policies for improvement in sustainability of transport system, for future scenario (Odd-Even Policy).

This study investigates the trends and determinants that dictate the state of multimodal transport by incorporating the effect of travel time reliability at different level-of-service of traffic condition. Multimodal transport is defined as use of multiple (more than one) transport modes for commuting in a specified time period. The three multimodal systems considered in the analysis are (a) mono-modal: private vehicle users, (b) multimodal:

public plus personal vehicle users (c) multimodal–sustainable: public and active mode users. Further, to account for implication of multimodal choice, composite sustainability index is estimated for the three multimodal transport system by Principle Component Analysis. The data was collected through an interview-based household survey for a single day trip and land use data was collected from secondary sources. The parameters used in this study are interconnectivity ratio, penalty, multi-modal-level-of-service, travel cost, age, gender, income of traveler, trip purpose and land use intensity and diversity parameters like population density, employment density, entropy and transport network density.

The results indicate that interconnectivity ratio and multi-modal-level-of-service plays the most influential role in selecting multimodal transport system (Figure 75). Commuters are most sensitive towards access and egress time. Also, the utility of multimodal transport system for a commuter is highest under road service condition of LOS-D as compared to LOS-A. The multimodal system using only public and active modes of travel scores the highest on the composite sustainability index (Figure 76).

(a) Effect of IR on Modal Split (b) Effect of MM-LOS on Modal Split

(c) Effect of Penalty on Modal Split (d) Effect of TTR on Modal SplitFig. 75 : Modal Split for Multi-modal Transport Systems

Research & Development Transportation Planning and Environment


Similarly, the sustainability evaluation was done for Odd-even policy that affected various multimodal systems in Delhi during its implementation phase. The results indicate that the effect of Odd-Even scheme was principally observed in improvement of social aspect, while on environmental aspect impact was considerably lower than what was expected (Figure 77).

Fig. 76 : Sustainability Indices for different transport systems

Fig. 77 : Comparison of Transport Sustainability Index (TSI) against Travel Scenario

Fig. 78 : UV-Visible Spectra of Gold Nanoparticles

Pilot Study for the Development of Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) based Sensors for the Detection of Environmental Pollutants (Air/Water/Soil)Funding Agency: CSIR-CRRI, New Delhi

Duration of the project: October 2016 to December 2019

Broad Objectives:

(a) To develop inexpensive, sensitive, selective

paper based SERS sensors for the detection and quantification of ground-level air pollutants /environmental pollutants,

(b) Development of SERS sensors to monitor the toxic substances in air (benzene, toluene, ethyl benzene, carbon monoxide, polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), water (heavy metals like arsenic, lead, cadmium, etc.) and soil (heavy metals).

Gold nanoparticles were synthesized for the development of sensors, by Turkevich Method. The UV-visible spectra show localized surface Plasmon resonance (LSPR) at 520 nm confirming the formation of gold nano particles of around 20 nm in size (Figure 78). The synthesized gold nano



particles was then mixed with organic molecules, however, in the presence of organic molecules, the LSPR peak was completely damped confirming the nonadsorption of organic molecules over nano particles surface.

Organic molecules interfere with LSPR of plasmonic nanostructures, so to avoid damping of LSPR peak (which is necessary for Raman sensing), nanocomposites of gold with other metal will be prepared in next experimental phase and that material will then be checked for sensing.

Organic molecules interfere with LSPR of plasmonic nanostructures, so to avoid damping of LSPR peak (which is necessary for Raman sensing), nanocomposites of gold with other metal will be prepared in next experimental phase and that material will then be checked for sensing. Figure 79 shows LSPR peak got completely damped because of large organic molecules.

(b) To develop balance parking system considering demand-supply and provide guidelines for optimizing the existing facilities

A parking study has been carried out in Delhi at different areas for instance, residential area, office & business-oriented areas and market areas. On-street and Off-street parking system performance have been measured at different land use types in Delhi NCR. Parking demand and capacity in terms of ECS, Parking Demand-Capacity (D/C) Ratio, parking load, parking occupancy and parking efficiency have been considered as performance indicators to observe system performance quantitively. D/C ratio has been considered as a key indicator for estimating parking system performance in terms of parking performance index (PPI). PPI has been classified in four levels for instance poor, fair, good and excellent condition. K-means clustering technique has been used to classify four clusters of system performance and thresholds have been defined. Cluster validation has been estimated using silhouette coefficient. Clustering has been done using Matlab2015 and clustering analysis for PPI has been shown in Table 4. Silhouette coefficients of clusters have been provided in Table 5. Questionnaires have been designed to observe system performance qualitatively. Maintenance, Security, Comfort, availability of lighting and management quality have been considered as key indicators of system performance measurement from qualitative approach. Five-point rating Likert scale has been used to estimate man weights for performance rating as per parker’s response. Weighted average method has been used to estimate mean weight rating at each location and values are provided in Table 6.

Table 4. Results of Clustering Analysis for PPI

Cluster Center Thresholds

Office & Business

0.15, 0.43, 0.77, 1.05

0.29, 0.62, 0.90

Residential 0.80, 0.89, 0.97, 1.09

0.84, 0.93, 1.03

Combined 0.15, 0.43, 0.81, 1.04

0.29, 0.62, 0.93

Fig. 79 : UV-Visible Spectra of Gold Nanoparticles in the Presence of Organic Molecules

Land-use Based Parking Policy: A case study of DelhiFunding Agency: CSIR-CRRI, New Delhi


Broad Objectives:

(a) To analyze performance of existing parking system (On-street, Off-street) at different land uses in Delhi using quantitative and qualitative approaches.



Table 5. Silhouette coefficients of Clusters

Clusters Silhouette coefficient

Office & Business Residential Combined

Cluster 1 (Poor) 0.777 0.848 0.778

Cluster 2 (Fair) 0.716 0.584 0.756

Cluster 3 (Good) 0.803 0.764 0.799

Cluster 4 (Excellent) 0.844 0.637 0.808

Average 0.747 0.708 0.785

Table 6. Mean weight rating for performance indicators

Maintenance Security Comfort Availability of Lighting

Quality of Management

Bhikaji Cama Place 0.55 0.72 0.58 0.52 0.40

Nehru Place 0.58 0.73 0.59 0.53 0.53

Sukhdev Vihar 0.60 0.70 0.62 0.55 0.40

Dwarka Sec 14 0.59 0.72 0.61 0.52 0.38

Parking service levels have been defined using Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) using Matlab. An AHP hierarchy is a structured means of modeling the decision. In this analysis expert’s opinion have been considered for making decision. Six parameters have been considered for defining LOS for parking (1) Parking charges for whole duration of parking, (2) Parking occupancy at the time of parking, (3) Search time for parking, (4) walk time to the destination, (5) parking management and (6) capacity.

Study results shows present parking system performance is very poor in terms of inadequate supply, inadequate user information, inadequate consumer option, insufficient use of existing parking capacity. Existing gaps in parking systems can be fulfilled by optimizing parking supply, creating signs, brochures and other information resources demonstrating parking availability and price, developing more convenient payment option and dynamic time options, sharing parking facilities, improving public transportation system and managing last mile connectivity and optimizing parking management strategies. Study outcomes will be beneficial for parking policy makers and practitioners.

Microscopic Traffic Simulation Model for Inter-City Roads for Indian Conditions Funding Agency: CSIR-CRRI, New Delhi

Duration of the project: November 2016 to December 2018

Broad Objectives:

(a) To develop Microscopic Traffic Simulation Model for Inter-City Roads considering car-following and lane change models to estimate vehicular behaviour realistically under Indian heterogeneous conditions,

(b) To develop display systems showing vehicular movements along with the output parameters namely, speed, volume and density curves and the roadway capacities for different carriageway widths

The scope of the study is limited to inter-urban roads covering single, intermediate, two-lane, four-lane, six lane and eight lane carriageways.

In the present study, the microscopic traffic simulation models for different carriageway widths have been developed using the software Fuzzy Logic based Microscopic Traffic Simulation Model



(FLoMiTSiM) developed by Errampalli (2008). The inbuilt traffic models namely car-following and lane change models for intercity roads customized within FLoMiTSiM. The vehicle generation and lane assign models also incorporated in these developed models. In order to validate, vehicle movements estimated from simulation model, the observed data from four-lane, two-lane, and intermediate and single lane has been considered (Figure 80) and separate simulation models are developed for all these road types. The outputs from these models have been compared and validated with observed data. It can be inferred from the results that the error between estimated values from simulation model and observed data is within the acceptable limits. From this it can be reiterate the fact that the developed microscopic traffic simulation model is able to predict the vehicle behaviour realistically. Subsequently, from the developed microscopic traffic simulation models in the present study, the speed-flow-density equations have been developed for single, intermediate, two-lane (Figure 81), four-lane, six lane and eight lane carriageways.

From the developed microscopic traffic simulation models in the present study, the roadway capacity and jam density values have been estimated for different carriagway widths. These estimated roadway capacity values have been compared with the values of IndoHCM (2017) study and it can be clearly seen that the estimated roadway capacity from the present simulation model is able to predict roadway capacity very close to Indo HCM study (Figure 82). From this it can be reiterate the fact that the developed microscopic traffic simulation model is able to predict the vehicle behaviour realistically.

(b) Intermediate Lane (a)

(a) Single Lane

(c) Two LaneFig. 80 : Typical view of different study sections considered



(b)

Safe Road Connectivity for Tripura State of North East Region of India: Joint Project by CSIR-CRRI and NIT-AgartalaFunding Agency: National Mission of Himalayan Studies (NMHS), New Delhi

Duration of the project: May 2018 to March 2021

Broad Objectives:

(a) To review existing database/information with respect to road network and settlement locations with demographic details,

(b) To develop various indices to assess the ease of reaching at various facilities desired by residents within settlement or at nearby major settlements through safe road connectivity.

Present study focuses on developing a methodology for providing Safe Road Connectivity among various settlements in Tripura state of India. Proposed methodology is based on developing a scoring method to rank various settlements based on the parameters identified during household surveys. This scoring method is named as Self Sufficient Settlement Score (i.e. 3S score). This is followed by task of developing an index to assess connectivity i.e. Road Connectivity Index (RCI) to identify best possible road connectivity option for every small size settlement with one or more major settlements. At this stage, one more index is to be added for covering safety parameters i.e. Road Safety Index (RSI).Finally, based on connectivity (RCI) and safety (RSI), overall combined score for every settlement is to be calculated for further decision making.

The study is being accomplished through following broad tasks:

l Task 1: Reviewing existing data base (maps and data) and preparing an upgraded GIS database covering road network, settlement locations, crash data and census data.

l Task 2: Assessment of various settlements based on the self sufficiency of a settlement area. Every habitat (settlement) of study area will be ranked based on Self Sufficient Settlement Score (3S score) which is to be developed considering various facilities available within the settlement area like education facilities,

(c) Fig. 81 : Speed-Flow-Density Relationship for Two Lane Roads

Fig. 82 : Comparison of Estimated Roadway Capacity and Jam Density from Present Study and IndoHCM (2017)



medical facilities, employment ratio, gender equity, railway station & airport facility, sports and recreation facilities.

l Task 3: Road connectivity of smaller settlements (i.e. 3S score less than critical value) with major settlement will be indexed based on distance from major settlement, number of settlements connected, and 3S score of connected settlements. 3S score for various connectivity alternatives will be compared and Road Connectivity Index (RCI) will be developed. Based on this, Road Connectivity Index development and related analysis will be carried out.

l Task 4: Road connectivity index (RCI) to be further supported by road safety index (RSI) which will be developed based on number of crashes observed on various roads.

l Task 5: Overall combined score of road connectivity indices and safety indices will be able to help in better decision making towards prioritization of new construction of roads as well as improvement of existing roads. Outcome of this project will be a clear priority ranking of new connectivity roads and improvement of existing roads in terms of safety. This includes overall combined score of road connectivity indices and safety indices.

Estimation of Fuel Losses and Assessment of Air Quality at Selected Traffic Intersections(s) in DelhiFunding Agency: Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), New Delhi


Broad Objectives:

(a) To develop relationship between vehicular traffic and air pollution levels. Estimation of fuel losses and corresponding emissions from motor vehicles, idling at the selected signalised intersection(s) using fuel- based IPCC/USEPA emission factors and Correlation between estimated emissions due to idling of motor vehicles and observed air quality at the selected signalised intersection(s),

(b) To evaluate CAL3QHC traffic intersection model (using CO as indicator pollutant) and to suggest various mitigation measures and quantification of impact of these measures in terms of reduction of fuel losses and improvement in air quality at selected signalised intersections.

The study includes intersection identifications. Idling fuel loss, their road geometry, Queue parameters and air quality were measured. Methodology is shown in Figure 83. The study is under progress.

Fig. 83 : Methodology

Development of Automatic Vehicle Counting and Classification software using Deep Learning Techniques

Funding Agency: CSIR-CRRI, New Delhi

Duration of the project: October 2018 to May 2020

Broad Objective:

(a) To develop a programme incorporating deep learning techniques to count and classify the motorized vehicles on a road,

(b) To verify the software with field data and other methods.

The entire framework on which the proposed solution is based can be divided into 3 major modules – vehicle detection and classification, vehicle tracking and vehicle speed estimation. This study used YOLO algorithm to perform the detection and classification part. This algorithm predicts objects with a high degree of accuracy as well as at real time speed. Vehicle tracking algorithm was



developed to track an individual vehicle’s position inside the region of interest. The tracking of the vehicles is useful for estimating their speeds.

The proposed software carries out detection and classification of vehicles, which would simultaneously extract positional data of the vehicles and use it later to find out the vehicles’ speed. It has three major modules as shown in the Figure 84.

Fig. 84 : Major modules of software

(b) Fig. 85 : Identified site for pilot study

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Fig. 86 : Impact of Speed Humps

Development of Fast, Durable and Energy Efficient Mass Housing SchemeFunding Agency: CSIR, New Delhi

Duration of the project: June 2018 to March 2020

Broad Objective: To develop design guidelines for road system during and after construction of mass housing system including traffic impact analysis and noise pollution

The state of art report prepared and submitted to CSIR and Nodal Laboratory SERC Chennai. Two study areas identified for assessing the current and future trip are shown in Figure 85. The safety issue especially the impacts of speed hump was examined. Speed humps reduce speed by 1/3 of existing speed and make safer roads in a housing society (Figures 86 & 87). The study found that existing speed humps are not as per standard and not driver and commuter friendly. A proper design as per IRC standard suggested improving the speed hump. Also, the design templates are developed for Cell fill /panel concrete technology for the range 5 to 10% CBR and commercial vehicle CPVD no 5.



Impact of Road Condition on Fuel Consumption of VehiclesFunding Agency: Petroleum Conservation Research Associate (PCRA), New Delhi


Broad Objectives:

(a) To compare fuel consumption of an instrumented test vehicle as a function of condition of pavement surface material (flexible and concrete) at different speed and different types of vehicle (Small, SUV, Truck-loaded, unloaded) through direct field measurements,

(b) To establish a procedure in a spreadsheet format to estimate the total fuel savings in a region or over the design life of a project for different pavement type scenarios

Five roads in NCR were selected to quantify the fuel consumed per km for typical small car with petrol fuel, big car(SUV) with diesel fuel, and diesel truck in loaded and unloaded conditions. Fuel consumption tests were conducted on good, fair and bad condition of roads to find the fuel consumed by these vehicles for different road conditions at three steady speeds 20, 50 and 70 kmph for the test sample length of 1100 km with fuel sensor installed and road condition measured in term of IRI (International Roughness Index). Section is defined based on IRC guideline

Fig. 87 : Existing Speed Hump

(good, fair and poor). Correlations between road condition and fuel consumption for pertro, diesel and truck were established.

Results show that good roads with IRI<2.8 have lesser fuel consumption as compared to bad roads with IRI>4.00. Also, saving in fuel is observed at optimum speed of 50kmph. Maintenance cost to maintain the roads from poor to good is estimated approximately Rs. 25.83 lakh per km /lane/year and for poor to fair is Rs.12.04 lakh per km, whereas fuel cost for poor to good condition, poor to fair were found Rs.14.45 lakh per km per lane/per year and Rs 41.17 lakh/km/lane respectively. The fuel cost was estimated Rs.41.6 lakh where as maintenance cost was Rs.85 lakh km/lane for poor to good for CC roads. To maintain fair to good condition, the fuel cost was estimated Rs.15.33 lakh per lane per year verses maintenance cost of Rs.0.5 lakh per km per lane per year. The result in this study will be guiding factor for road maintenance department for utilising the fuel loss comparison verses maintenance cost and decide priority in maintenance activity. A dissemination of the result was done by organizing a national level workshop in CSIR-CRRI on July 05, 2018.

Route Choice and Frequency Optimisation under countdown information for bus passengers with strict capacity constraintsFunding Agency: CSIR-CRRI, New Delhi

Duration of the project: December 2016 to December 2018

Broad Objectives:

(a) To assess the route choice of passenger in presence of countdown information at transit stops with strict capacity constraints of transit services,

(b) To optimise the frequency of the lines for the obtained flow along various links of the network.

The study introduces a disaggregate learning process model to assess the line choice of transit passengers under the presence of countdown information at the transit stops. The model implements strict capacity constraints. The learning process follows



the principle of finite memory for each individual passenger and instead of an equilibrium flow on each path; a stationary distribution of flow is obtained. The stationary behavior of the results is assessed using statistical techniques and the model is partially calibrated for a section of Delhi transit network. The learning process model accounts for the experienced travel times of the passenger and tries to assess the change in flows when the relative importance of experience vis-a-vis information changes. Policies such as a reliable inter arrival of transit services is evaluated. The model is calibrated by conducting on field studies as well as simulator studies. The frequency revision for the test network is achieved through heuristic algorithm and the validation of the model has been done using experienced travel times along selected routes.

Quantification of the reduction of air pollution level due to bypassing vehicular traffic on Eastern Peripheral Expressway (EPE) Sponsoring Agency: Department of Environment, Government of NCT Delhi

Duration of the project: October 2018 to February 2019

Broad Objectives:

(a) Estimation of vehicular traffic bypassing Delhi after the construction of Eastern Peripheral Expressway (EPE),

(b) To quantify the reduction of air pollution level due to avoidance of vehicular traffic on EPE

One of the major concerns in Delhi is the hazardous level of air pollution. Vehicular pollution is being a one of the major source of this pollution, different policies and strategies have been applied to decongest and depollute of National Capital Region (NCR) of Delhi. In view of this Eastern Peripheral Expressways (EPE) was constructed to decongest and depollute the national capital by diverting the vehicular traffic not destined for Delhi. Department of Environment, Government of National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi awarded a research project to CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CRRI), New Delhi to quantify reduction of air pollution level due to avoidance of vehicular traffic on Eastern Peripheral Expressway (EPE). This expressway is also called as Kundli-Ghaziabad-Palwal (KGP) Expressway or National Expressway (NE) II which is a 135 km long, six-lane expressway passing through the states of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.

To quantify the pollution load, considering current traffic situation on EPE, various traffic surveys conducted at six cloverleaf interchanges on EPE and also various connecting national and state highways. The relevant surveys included fuel station surveys, traffic classification and counting, travel time survey by Google navigator and Origin-Destination surveys at entry and exit gates of toll plazas and meteorological Survey (Figure 88).

(a) (b) (c)



Fig. 88 : Activity Pattern for Survey on EPE

Fuel stations surveys were conducted at 10 places vicinity to the EPE to know the age profile of various vehicles. The onsite roadside monitoring of surface meteorological parameters was collected at three different locations. The benefits due to EPE were estimated interims of diversion traffic from NH and the average savings of journey time and reduction emission load were estimated. Link flow between the different toll plazas was estimated based on number of vehicles entering and exiting at selected six locations on EPE, number of vehicles plying between these locations via EPE using Gravity model commonly used in transportation analysis. Travel demand model has been developed

for estimating the traffic demand for the scenarios of with and without EPE. Vehicle emissions saved due to diversion of traffic on the Eastern Peripheral Expressway (EPE) in the terms of emission load estimation (t/years)] has been estimated using Vehicle Kilometers Travelled (VKT) and emission factors for different categories of vehicles. Vehicle Kilometers Travelled (VKT) has been considered as activity data to determine the emissions in terms of the CO, HC, NOx, PM and CO2. The result shows overall saving in pollution due to EPE are interms of PM2.5, NOx and CO is 0.90% , 7.1 % and 2.5 % respectively for the base study IIT Kanpur (Table 7).

Table 7. Overall saving in pollution due to EPE

Pollutant Total Vehicular Emission Load on Delhi@

Emission Load Saved in Delhi due to EPE

PM2.5* 116.2 1.0 0.9

NOx 113.4 8.0 7.1

CO 322.4 8.0 2.5

@IIT Kanpur Study for Delhi (2016)

* PM2.5 = PM for emissions from vehicles

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This study also considered the toll tax traffic data collected by Delhi Municipal Corporation and compared the percent of reduction of traffic before and during EPE operation. The result shows there were 12% reduction in traffic at toll at Tikari Boarder and Singhu Boarder after construction of EPE. This study will further trigger planner, engineer and administrator look into environmental benefits due to construction of other side peripheral in full phase, or any other infrastructure project.

CONSULTANCY PROJECTSAwareness Campaign at 100 traffic intersections of Delhi and related studiesFunding Agency: Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA), New Delhi

Duration of the project: August 2018 to January 2019

Broad Objectives:

(a) To create awareness regarding switching-off behavior at intersections through on-site campaigning,

(b) To study drivers’ switching-off behavior with respect to their trip characteristics and to estimate potential benefits in terms of fuel saving and pollution reduction.

When the vehicles are waiting for their turn to clear a signalized intersection, the drivers normally do not keep the engines off and this result in extra fuel consumption due to idling and increased vehicular emissions. This fuel consumption can be saved along with reduction in corresponding emissions by switching off the vehicle engine during idling at signals. In the present study, a 40 days long awareness campaign was carried out at 100 signalized intersections in Delhi to create awareness amongst drivers regarding switching off their engines during idling (Figure 89). Impact of awareness campaign was estimated based on the number of vehicles switching-off their engines during idling which is further used to estimate idling fuel losses and corresponding emissions.

The observed proportion of switched off Two wheelers before, during and after phase of awareness campaign was ~18%, ~51% and ~44% respectively.

Similar trend was also observed for Three Wheeler users. There was ~22% reduction in idling fuel losses for petrol fuel between “before” and “after” campaign phase. Similarly, ~14%, 12% and 19% reduction in Diesel, CNG and LPG idling fuel losses was observed due to awareness campaign. There was 9357 CO2e (CO2 equivalent)tonnes of emissions per day at selected 100 signalized intersections before the start of campaign, which reduced to 7976 t/day CO2e after the study (~14%). Thus, the study helped in saving ~1381 CO2e tonnes of emissions per day.

(b) Fig. 89 : Launching of awareness campaign by Directors of PCRA

(Research) and CSIR-CRRI

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Traffic Studies for Identified Intersection Improvement at Vadodara City Sponsoring Agency: Vadodara Municipal Corporation, Vadodara

Duration of the project: February 2018 to June 2018

Broad Objectives:

(a) To study existing traffic circulation pattern/problem audit,



(b) To propose short term and long term improvement plans and warrant analysis at Grade/Grade separation provisions.

This study is focused to estimate base and horizon year traffic volume of study intersections by considering traffic volume count survey data (Figure 90). Traffic growth rates were estimated considering the past trends of motor vehicle registered in Vadodara city and these were considered for estimating the horizon year traffic (2028). This will useful to improving and strengthening the road infrastructure facilities as well as proposing new infrastructure facilities such as provision of grade separated facilities to the study intersections. Intersection Improvement plans also proposed taking into account the future traffic, prevailing site conditions and proposed city development plans (Figure 91). It is hoped that the recommendations suggested in this report would be beneficial to implement in the field to address the traffic problems in the study area.

Traffic and Transportation Study for Beneficiation Plant Expansion at Dabuna, Joda, Odisha

Sponsoring Agency: M/s ESSAR Steel India Limited, Mumbai

Duration of the project: April 2018 to July 2018

Broad Objectives:

(a) Development of Truck-Demand Model for the base and horizon year and feasibility study of transporting 16MTPA iron ore fines by road network,

(b) To propose traffic management plan, parking arrangement plan and infrastructure facilities at and near the plant site to handle peak traffic and associated manpower.

This study is focused to estimate the truck traffic by developing truck demand model for study road network where these trucks are carrying iron ore from mines to ESSAR beneficiation plan. Traffic volume count survey was conducted on three identified intersections on study road network and hourly traffic volume data has been collected. Figure presents the hourly traffic variation traffic and vehicle composition at Kalimati intersection near Essar plant. Traffic growth rates were estimated considering past trends of motor vehicle registration in Odisha state and these rates were considered for estimating the horizon year. Estimated Horizon Year (2028) Truck traffic with expanded capacity of Essar Plant (Figure 92). The future truck demand and project traffic were considered for performance evaluation study road network by considering the Fig. 90 : Base and Horizon Year Total Traffic (PCU)

Fig. 91 : Proposed Flyover and Intersection Improvement Plan at Sussen Circle (Conceptual)

Fig. 92 : Estimated Horizon Year (2028) Expanded Capacity of Essar Plant



volume to capacity ratio (V/C). The V/C ratio was established using the field data for the base year and projected traffic data for the horizon year. This will be useful for improving the existing road infrastructure in the study road network. This study proposed short-term and long term improvement plans for the study road network for implementation. Figure 93 presents the proposed intersection improvement Plan for Kalimati Intersection (Conceptual).

and Public Works Department (PWD) of Delhi that traffic congestion could result on Vasundhra Road due to the change/modification of available Right of Way (RoW) on Vasundhra Road from 30 m proposed in Delhi Master Plan - 2021 to only 25.5 m. It was observed that within the reduced RoW of 25.5 m available on Vasundara Road, it is possible to provide six lane divided carriageway similar to that envisaged in the Master plan of DDA for the above stretch. For ease of understanding the LoS on Vasundara Road, the same was divided into two segments namely Segment 1 and 2. The traffic volume count study on segment 1 indicated at peak hour PCU value of 1248 PCUs in the direction of Noida to Trilokpuri whereas peak hour PCU of 955 PCUs in the direction of Trilokpuri to Noida.

The traffic volume count conducted on other part of Vasundara Road i.e. Segment 2 has indicated a peak hour PCU value of 1250 PCUs in the direction of Noida to Trilokpuri and a peak hour value of 1646 PCUs in the direction of Trilokpuri to Noida. The household survey carried out within the influence area of 2 km from Vasundara Road has indicated a total of 3,75,988 trips being produced and thus having a trip rate of 3.95 per household in Trilokpuri. The roadside interview survey had indicated that 60% of the vehicular feeder service trips were performed by e-rickshaws followed by 28 % conventional auto rickshaws. Using the above findings along with the occupancy details and modal preferences of Trilokpuri residents; the LoS for Vasundara Road with operational metro stations was calculated under three different scenarios. The scenario evaluation has shown that the LoS for the segment wherein the RoW is getting reduced to 25.5 has a range of B to D till the horizon year 2031 and reduces to E on a particular direction during the horizon year 2031; given that a 6 lane carriageway is provided.

Based on the above evaluations carried out in this study, it is inferred that once the above metro stations are operational they would not have any bearing in terms of reduction of LoS on Vasundara road even in the horizon period of 2031; given that a 6 lane carriage way is provided. Hence it is recommended that needful may be done by DMRC for the completion of construction of entire metro

Fig. 93 : Proposed Intersection Truck traffic with Improvement Plan for Kalimati Intersection

Assessment of Traffic Characteristics and Impact of Trilokpuri and Mayur Vihar Pocket-I Metro Stations of Line 7 of Delhi Metro on Vasundara Road

Sponsoring Agency: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), New Delhi

Duration of the project: June 2018 to December 2018

Broad Objectives:

(a) Enumeration of existing traffic flows currently plying on Vasundara Road and the road leading to Mayur Vihar Pocket I metro station from Vasundara Road,

(b) To estimate the possible passenger flow/traffic that would be generated from passengers boarding and alighting at the Trilokpuri Metro station and the Mayur Vihar Pocket- I.

DMRC is engaged in the construction of 108 dwelling units for the rehabilitation of affected population on the Vasundhra Road and the above work is in full swing. However, there is an apprehension expressed by Delhi Development Authority (DDA)



alignment of Line 7 starting from Shiv Vihar to Majlis Park passing through Trilokpuri and Mayur Vihar Pocket I Metro Stations.

Noise and Vibration study for Maharashtra Metro Rail Project Pune N-S and E-W corridor (Underground Section)Funding Agency: Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), Mumbai

Duration of the project: February 2018 to February 2019

Broad Objectives:

(a) Propagation of vibration as soil/rock strata basis (As per Bole hole data),

(b) Vibration during NATM/TBM tunnelling operation & its effect on building.

Pune city has witnessed enormous industrial growth since 2000. Nowadays, besides congestion, air pollution, accidents people are also very much concerned about the ill effects of noise and vibrations generated by traffic. At the same time, the issue of invasion to the privacy has also emerged among the people residing in the residential buildings abutting the elevated metro corridor. This study was sponsored by MMRDA to estimate the propagation of vibration as soil/rock strata basis (As per Bole hole data) and vibration during NATM/TBM tunnelling operation & its effect on building along the corridor. Noise and vibration data were collected along 5 alignment of the corridor of the section as shown in the Figure 94.

At some places the metro line is passing above the residential buildings. The residents of such residential colonies have expressed their concern on noise and vibration generated by the operation of metro rail and the privacy concerns due to the proximity of elevated corridor to their residences. Noise and vibration were measured along the proposed metro corridor as shown in Figure 95. The impact of vibration on building and on human beings has been evaluated during the construction and operation phase of the metro construction. Figure 96 shows the Impact on Kamla Nehru Hospital at Ground floor in terms of noise and vibration. Recommendation during construction were provided as follows.

TBM speed should preferably below, if crossing below buildings.

TBM operation should not be in the night, otherwise there will be problem to people in the overlying buildings.

Heavy vehicle on roadside should be diverted, if TBM operation is below the roadside.

Shear velocity along the corridor is varies between 2800 to 3000, it is very high hence there is volumetric decay but not soil decay. Hence overall decay varies between 9 VdB to 11 VdB from tunnel surface to ground level.

During TBM operation VdB values should be 99 VdB to 106 VdB at 1m distance in inside tunnel.

(b) Fig. 94 : Metro underground rout alignment

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Recommendations during operation of metro train include the following:

During train operation the biggest problem is curve & tunnel level difference. Speed of train should not go more than 60km/h. The greatest position speed should be between 45km/h to 55km/h.

As per RDSO guidelines the predicted vibration level at ground floor should be 93 VdB for two trains crossing each other at tunnel surface and vibration attenuation is very low as the sheer velocity of rock is very high. However, the measurements were taken at other metros having similar project data the vibration level recorded varied between 100VdB to 105 VdB

at ground floor. Hence proper mitigation is required.

Curve section in around 300m, which usually generate higher vibration in compare to the tangent track.

Vibration attenuation should be done with :

• Discrete bearing PUR Pad MSS = 15-17 VdB (Global Value)

• Discrete Steel Floating MSS with double standard base plate system = 25-28VdB at 7Hz natural frequency solution.

• Low dynamic stiffness base plate system = 12-15VdB at 20Hz.

(a) (b) Fig. 95 : Noise & vibration data at Kamla Nehru Hospital

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Fig. 96 : Impact on Kamla Nehru Hospital at Ground floor in terms noise and vibration

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l Computer Centre & Networking

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Information, Liaison & Training (ILT) Division acts as a nodal point between Institute & outside agencies for promotion, utilization and implementation of Institute knowledge base. The activities of this division include dissemination of the information, research liaison, development of human resources, and marketing of institute’s knowledge base through technical exhibitions in various events. Liaisoning with outside departments & agencies in India & abroad and organizing various training programmes either regular or customized for the highway & transportation professionals, are the main activities of this division.

Dissemination of R&D products is promoted through a variety of channels i.e. publications like CSIR-CRRI Annual Report, CRRI Newsletter, CRRI Profile, CRRI at a glance, CRRI history, Training booklet and Sadak Darpan etc.

ILT also promote and popularize significant achievements and R&D expertise of the institute through various technical exhibitions.

The division maintains an active liaison with various highway research organizations both in India & abroad for exchange of information & technical expertise. As a result, CRRI sends a number of scientists to outside (in India as well as abroad) to attend conferences or to receive training on any road related equipments or software.

ILT also commemorate National days and celebrate National Science Day on 28th February, National Technology Day on 11th May, CSIR-CRRI Foundation Day on 16th July, CSIR Foundation Day on 26th September, and Independence Day on 15th August.

In addition to the above, ILT also organizes other programs launched by honorable Prime Minister of India such as “Jigyasa” programme to connect scientists and students and inculcate the culture of inquisitiveness on one hand and scientific temper on the other, amongst the school students and their teachers. ILT division has also observed Swachchta Pakhwaras, Vigilance awareness week, Road Safety week etc. successfully.

ILT division is also facilitating B. Tech & M. Tech students who come for their dissertation work at CSIR-CRRI. ILT has devised the guidelines and designed the proforma for the students to apply for

their training and project work online through CRRI website twice in a year in the months of April and October.

Training is an important activity of the division & we have trained more than 25,000 engineers so far. Several regular and customized training programmes are organized on various aspects of road and road transportation to develop trained manpower for effective implementation of research based technologies in highway projects.

Regular Training ProgrammeAs a part of Skill India mission, CSIR-CRRI conducted skill development programs by imparting training to the engineers of the road construction & maintenance agencies. During the year, a total of 17 refresher courses/training programs for engineers/ professionals of the user organizations related to roads and road transportation in the Government, Public & Private Sectors was organized. The engineers/professionals who had undertaken these training programs were not only from various parts of our country but also from foreign countries like Nepal, Bhutan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Uganda and Ethiopia etc.

During the year 2018-2019, the institute conducted the following 10 regular training programmes:

l CSIR-CRRI conducted Five Days Training Programme on “Quality Assurance, Health Assessment and Rehabilitation of Bridge” for the Engineers of various organisations (Like CIDCO, RITES, PMGSY, PWD, CGRRDA etc.) from June 25 to June 29, 2018. The training programme was inaugurated by Dr. P. Lakshmy, Chief Scientist, CSIR-CRRI and it was attended by 30 participants from various parts of India.

l CSIR-CRRI conducted Five Days Training Programme on “Traffic Engineering & Road Safety Audit” from July 16 to July 20, 2018. The training programme was inaugurated by Prof. Satish Chandra, Director CSIR-CRRI and it was attended by 36 participants from various parts of India.

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August 06 to August 10, 2018.The training programme was inaugurated by Prof. Satish Chandra, Director CSIR-CRRI and it was attended by 29 participants from various parts of India.

l CSIR-CRRI conducted Five Days Training Programme on “Design, Construction, Quality Control and Maintenance of Rigid Pavements ” from August 10 to August 14, 2018. The training programme was inaugurated by Prof. Satish Chandra, Director CSIR-CRRI and it was attended by 17 participants from various parts of India.

l CSIR-CRRI conducted Two Days Customized cum Regular Training Programme on “Landslide Mitigation & Detailed Project Report Preparation” from September 6 to September 7, 2018 for Engineers of NDMA (National Disaster Management Authority) & various other organisations in India. The training programme was inaugurated by Prof. Satish Chandra, Director, CSIR-CRRI and it was attended by 21 participants from NDMA & 11 participants from various other organisations.

l CSIR-CRRI conducted Five Days Training Programme on “Design of Bridge Structure and Foundation” from October 08 to October 12, 2018. The training programme was inaugurated by Prof. Satish Chandra, Director, CSIR-CRRI and it was attended by 31 Participants. Among them 5 participants were from the Tanzania National Road Agency, Govt. of Tanzania while

the remaining participants were from various parts of India.

l CSIR-CRRI conducted Five Days Training Programme on “Pavement Evaluation Techniques and their Applications for Maintenance and Rehabilitation” from October 29 to November 02, 2018.The training programme was inaugurated by Prof. Satish Chandra, Director, CSIR-CRRI and it was attended by 18 Participants. Among them, 6 participants were from the Tanzania National Road Agency, Govt. of Tanzania while the remaining participants were from various parts of India.

l CSIR-CRRI conducted Twelve Days Training Programme on “International Course on Dissemination of HDM-4” from November 26 to December 07, 2018. The training programme was inaugurated by Prof. Satish Chandra, Director, CSIR-CRRI and it was attended by 12 Participants. Among them, 4 participants were from the Tanzania National Road Agency, Govt. of Tanzania while the remaining participants were from various parts of India.

l CSIR-CRRI conducted Five Days Training Programme on “Geotechnical and Landslide Investigations for Highway Projects” from January 07 to January 11, 2019. The training programme was inaugurated by Prof. Satish Chandra, Director, CSIR-CRRI and it was attended by 18 participants from parts of India.

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Geotechnical and Landslide Investigations for Highway Projects (January 07-11, 2019)

Customised Training ProgrammeBesides the above listed 10 regular training programmes, the Institute also conducted 07 customized (customer oriented) training programmes as given below to meet the specific training requirements of the user agencies.

l CSIR-CRRI conducted Five Days Customized Training Programme for Border Road Organisation’s young officers on “Capsule on Airfield Engineering” from April 02 to April 06, 2018. The training programme was inaugurated by Shri Sunil Jain, Former Head PED, CSIR-CRRI and it was attended by 14 participants from Border Road Organization, Govt. of India.

l CSIR-CRRI conducted Three Days Customized Training Programme on “Road Safety Audit and other Road Safety Related Aspects” from October 04 to October 06, 2018 for the Engineers of Road Construction Department (RCD), Raipur. The training programme was inaugurated by Prof. Satish Chandra, Director, CSIR-CRRI and it was attended by 200 participants.

l CSIR-CRRI conducted Five Days Customized Training Programme for Border Road Organisation’s young officers on “Capsule on Airfield Engineering” from December 10 to December 14, 2018 at CRRI campus. The training programme was sponsored by Border Roads Organisation, Delhi and it was attended by 15 participants from Border Road Organization, Govt. of India.

l CSIR-CRRI conducted Five Days Customized Training Programme on “Road Safety and Road Safety Audit” from January 15 to January 19, 2019 for the Engineers of Uttarakhand PWD at Dehradun. The training programme was sponsored by Uttarakhand PWD and it was attended by 50 participants.

l CSIR-CRRI conducted Five Days Customized Training Programme on “Quality Assurance, Inspection of Bridges, Health Assessment and Rehabilitation of Bridges” from February 02 to February 06, 2019 for the Engineers of Uttar Pradesh PWD at Lucknow. The training programme was sponsored by Uttar Pradesh PWD and it was attended by 40 participants.

l CSIR-CRRI conducted Five Days Customized Training Programme on “Road Safety Road Safety Audit” from February 26 to March 02, 2019 for the Engineers of Tripura PWD at Agartala. The training programme was sponsored by Tripura PWD and it was attended by 30 participants.

l CSIR-CRRI (Traffic Engineering & Safety Division) Organized Fifteen Days a special Customized Training Programme/Certificate Course on “Road Safety Audit and Road Safety Related Aspects” for the Engineers/Traffic Engineers/Transport Planners/Students from December 10 to December 23, 2018. The Training programme was inaugurated by Prof. Satish Chandra, Director CSIR-CRRI and it was attended by 56 numbers of participants from various parts of India.


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(a) (b) Capsule on Airfield Engineering (April 02-06, 2018)

(a) (b) Road Safety Audit and other Road Safety Related Aspects (October 04-06, 2018)

(a) (b) Capsule on Airfield Engineering (December 10-14, 2018)

(a) (b) Road Safety and Road Safety Audit (January 15-19, 2019)

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(a) (b) Quality Assurance, Inspection of Bridges, Health Assessment and Rehabilitation of Bridges (February 02-06, 2019)

(a) (b) Road Safety Road Safety Audit (February 16-March 02, 2019)

(a) (b) Road Safety Audit and Road Safety Related Aspects (December 10-23, 2018)

Human Resource Development ProgrammeHuman resource development is a philosophy of management and is purported to upgrade the capabilities and professional skills of the personnel working in an organization to match the changing work demands. To enhance the professional capabilities of scientists and scientific staffs for undertaking the R&D work in frontline areas of highway engineering and with the urge to develop technologies which have competitive edge and

marketable strength, CRRI has been devoted in human resources development. Realizing the need for skill development and capacity building of the human resources, training programmes were selected. Staff members received specialized training in the areas of their expertise to cope up with the challenging assignments. The details of those who attended various training programmes and the specialized areas of training are given in section “Participation in Training Programs/Short Term Courses (Outside CRRI).


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PublicationsCSIR-CRRI Annual Report for the Year 2017-2018The report is the profile of achievements of the Institute during the year 2017-2018. It also serves as a medium to acquaint the user agencies, clients and the other related organizations in the roads and road transportation research with R&D and other concomitant activities of the Institute. Progress reports of the R&D works and other related activities during the year from the various divisions/sections of the Institute were collected, compiled, edited and brought out as Institute’s Annual Report for the year 2017-18.

CSIR-CRRI Newsletters (April 2018- September 2018, October 2018-March 2019)During the year, two issues of CRRI Newsletters were planned to publish. The first Newsletter, April 2018-September 2018 has been already published while second Newletter, October 2018 - March 2019 is under documentation for printing. The Newsletters contained latest information related to R&D activities and other general information related to the Institute.

Other ActivitiesDissemination of PublicationsThe Institute’s R&D publications such as its Annual Report, Newsletters and Training Calendars were sent to highway professionals, engineering & academic organizations in the country and abroad. The publications are meant to disseminate R&D based information to the road and transporation engineering professionals/fraternity.

Technical QueriesTechnical queries concerning the R&D activities and technical know-how of the Institute were attended. Information on various technologies developed by the Institute were sent to a number of organizations dealing with databases, technology transfer and consultancy assignments pertaining to roads and road transportation.

Press PublicityVarious local press approached CRRI for information on research & developments and studies carried out by the Institute on roads, flyovers, bridges etc. The needed information was provided to the press for the purpose of awareness and publicity.

Press clipping pertaining to road and road transport in particular and Science and Technology in general were culled out from various National dailies and were brought to the notice of the Director and circulated to staff members for information, if needed. These were also compiled in the form of documents.

Publicity through CRRI AdvertisementTo popularise the Institute’s past R&D achievements and present R&D programmes, capabilities, facilities and expertise, the Institute issued various advertisements at various forums. One such forum was the scientific documents brought out by various organizations on different occasions. The Institute published its various advertisements in the documents brought out by the various organizations on the different occasions.

Publication of Research OutputsResearch Papers emanating from the R&D work were prepared and submitted for publication in various National & International Journals/Conferences by individual staff members. Once the papers were accepted for publications, cases pertaining to deputation of CRRI Scientists to attend various Conference/Symposia were processed by this division. The details of those who were deputed abroad are given in section “Deputation Abroad”.

ISTAG ActivitiesThe scientists of the Institute were also deputed abroad under various collaborative, exchange and bilateral programme of CSIR to participate in various conferences/symposia/seminar/study programmes.

VisitorsVisits of distinguished professionals and delegates from various organizations related to road and road transportation from India and abroad to CRRI were organized and facilitated during the year. The


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details of the visitors during the year are given in section “Visitors”.

Linkages with Professional BodiesThe Institute is represented as the Institutional Member on the various technical, executive and administrative committees and groups of various National and Foreign Organizations. These organizations maintain their databases including R&D activities, organizational heads, etc. of the Member Institutions and regularly seek the updated information. The updated information on CRRI was provided to various organizations and the annual subscriptions were paid to continue the membership. The Institutional membership of the Institute is given in section “Membership of National and International Organisations”.

Technical ExhibitionsThe Institute participated in the following exhibition and depicted its expertise, capabilities and R&D achievements during the year.

79th IRC Annual Session on November 23-25, 2018 at Nagpur, Maharashtra As a part of 79th IRC Annual Session from November 23 to 25 November, 2018 at Nagpur, a technical exhibition was organized to showcase the latest in technologies, products and projects / services in the road and transport sectors for various stakeholders across the globe and CRRI also took part in the exhibition by showcasing its expertise & capabilities in the fields of Roads & Transporatation sector. During the exhibition show, one of the visitors to CRRI’s stall was Shri Nitin Gadkari ji, Hon’ble Minister of Road Transport Highways & Shipping, Govt. of India. CRRI delegation team also attended the annual session at Nagpur.

Planning, Monitoring &

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Research & Development Management Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation


R&D management is the main activity of this division which inter-alia covers Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation of R&D projects, externally funded projects, issues concerning Intellectual Property and Business Development, attending to technical queries and technical/performance audits and assistance to Director, Management Council (MC) and Research Council (RC) on the project related matters.

Major activities that PME division carried out during 2018-19 are as follows:

PLANNING ACTIVITIESProject Planning [Mission Mode/Fast Track Translational/Focus Based Research/other R&D Projects] Organized brainstorming sessions to identify the thrust areas for delivering in mission/faster track mode and the projects of translational in nature. Around 12 theme project proposals were prepared and submitted to CSIR. PME coordinated with CRRI team in preparation of proposals and submitted to CSIR. During the year, three proposals were on Focus Based Research projects for approval from CSIR. In addition to this, PME interacts with scientists for submission of R&D proposals to various funding agencies including International collaborations. During the year, In-House R&D project proposals and FTT projects submitted by the scientists are processed & sent to CSIR/Theme Directorate.

Management of various Project ProformaePME designs, maintains, manages and modifies the proformae pertaining to various project-related activities as per the need arises from time to time in line with ISO requirements/CSIR guidelines.

CRRI Budget The budgetary requirement under various head of expenditure was prepared based on the estimates of various R&D projects and demand for R&D equipments and other activities of the institute.

Scrutiny & Registration of Project ProposalsScrutiny and Registration of all externally funded projects and allotment of specific identity in terms of a Project No. is affected at PME, soon after the

money for the project is received along with In-Principle approval. Registration and scrutiny of in-house R&D projects is also carried out by the division.

Development and Regular Maintenance of Project DatabasePME has developed Project Database which is regularly updated incorporating addition of new projects, and modifications during their implementation stage and finally during their completion. The database includes project title, classification and technical and financial details which help in tracking the technical and financial progress of the projects. PME also maintains the cash inflow of all the projects. The database is highly useful for monitoring and evaluation of the projects.

Scientists Meet: Organized scientists’ meetings/brain storming sessions where in every division has come up with various plans and programmes to achieve the Government of India policies, CSIR-CRRI’s vision and to reach out to the common man.

Theme Directorate activities: Preparation of Business Plan for CRRI, Road Map, Planning & Monitoring of Mission Mode projects, FTT/FTC/FBC projects. Projecting/Technology forecasting for the next three to five years of the institute. Information is compiled for Directors’ Conference and theme directors’ meetings. Information provided on parametric achievements of the institute.

MONITORING ACTIVITIESReporting on performance and the status of various projects was carried out through preparation of Performance Reports from time to time that contains information about the performance of the Institute on various parameters such as projects handled; technologies developed/licensed. These reports are sent to CSIR for their perusal. These reports also help the Institute in reviewing its own performance as a monitoring tool.

PME also calls for progress report of all the on-going projects in the Institute. This exercise is meant to monitor and ascertain the status of each of the projects with respect to adherence to time schedule



and other milestones. Any deviation is intimated to the respective project leader and remedial measures are taken to put the project on course. Completed projects, as reported by the respective Project Leaders are processed for closure.

CSIR-Data Infographics System (C-DIS): This is to ease in Data Collection and Management, availability of Information, excellence for Data/Information mining and next generation knowledge synthesis system maintained by CSIR. PME has compiled and provided/uploaded various inputs/information to the portal from time to time.

Projects MonitoringExternally funded projects: Externally funded projects were regularly monitored particularly for their adherence to time schedule, amount dues, if any, documentation, closure etc. through divisional/ project review meetings.

In-house Projects: Project Identification and Monitoring Committee monitors the progress of the In-house projects under the chairmanship of Director. The committee also reviews the progress of the In-house projects periodically. The new projects are taken up if approved by the Committee after the presentation made by the Project Leader. Similarly at the time of completion of a project, a presentation is made by the Project Leader to incorporate suggestions if any made by the committee members.

External Cash Flow (ECF): The Institute undertakes projects sponsored by various external agencies such as Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MORT&H), National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), Department of Science and Technology (DST), National Rural Roads Development Agency, PWD, Industries, PCRA, PSUs & Consultants, etc. The details of External Cash Flow i.e., money received from these agencies to carry out specified task was regularly recorded and monitored vis-à-vis target established by the Institute.

Expenditure Monitoring: Efforts were made to keep track on the expenditure vis-à-vis budgeting allocations/requirements on the monthly basis so that performance/working of the Institute could be made more effective.

EVALUATION ACTIVITIESProjects information to Research Council (RC) / Management Council (MC)Research Council (RC) is the apex advisory/monitoring body in CSIR-CRRI through which the major R&D activities are monitored and evaluated. Also, it gives direction/guidance for future R&D programmes of the institute. During the year, PME has provided various information/data for agenda, progress reports of R&D projects, information for action taken report, information for Director’s presentation and other related logistics for conducting meeting.

PME prepares the up to date projects summary and providing the information on projects that are to be ratified by the Management Councils. In addition, Customer Satisfaction Evaluation and Feedback on completed project was carried out. The result showed that the clients are highly satisfied with the Institute.

Information provided on achievements [5-10 years] and future plan of the institute for review/evaluation by CSIR/Ministry. Projects undertaken during last 4 years by CRRI that have positive environmental impact have been provided to Niti Ayog.

Technical Queries from within/or outside CRRI and CSIR PME handles technical queries pertaining to various projects being undertaken. PME is also required to interact with various Directorates of CSIR particularly RPPBD, Mission and DGTC regarding the preparation of Plans/Budget, Management of FTT and MMP(Mission Mode Projects), Audit, ECF queries, RTI, other technical information to Ministries etc. Also, this division interacts with the project clients related to the amount dues, schedule, taking satisfaction feedback etc.

Parliament QuestionsPME also handles parliament questions which are technical in nature. During the year, replies to Parliament questions were prepared after collecting, compiling and collating information from various divisions of the institute.



Central Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS)PME is the nodal division in CRRI to handle Public Grievances received through pgpprtal.gov.in. It examines the cases appropriately and disposes-off them in time through online as well as intimating to the concerned person.

GeM, PFMS: PME has facilitated for registering under Govt e-Market place portal (GeM) and coordinated with F&A section, funding agencies, bank, Project Leaders and Research Fellows related to transfer of research grants/fund under PFMS portal.

Service Tax and GST related Activity The Division regularly prepares the statement on the receipts and ensures for the payment by accounts section of Service Tax/GST on monthly basis. PME also prepares and files the returns of Service Tax. The division has successfully executed the task of migration to GST regime in time. Registration with GST portal and formation of Tax Committee has been done to look into all GST issues. SOPs have been prepared for smooth transition/execution in GST regime, G-TDS, preparation of monthly returns i.e. GSTR-1, 3B etc. This division coordinated with F&A section, DDO, Stores & Purchase, Civil and all scientists for proper implementation of GST in the institute. Also organized an awareness program on GST in CRRI. Registered with e-Way bill portal of GST.

Development & Maintenance of PME SystemDesigned & Developed web based “Project Management System” by PME division to manage the projects in the Institute effectively with less manpower. Time to time enhancement in the system is also taking place by adding new features. This also increased the transparency in the system. Further, e-PPS (e-Project Proposal System), Expenditure monitoring system, manpower deployment module, Invoice generation module & Online Challan system have been developed and integrated to it.

ERP (HR, Projects, R & D Module) & Salary System: The Division has uploaded the details of all ongoing

projects in the CSIR ERP site, also entry of Projects amount receipts in the Central Value Register of ERP site. Addition/Deletion of projects members and map their credentials according to the requirement of ERP System. In addition PME staff trained admin staff for effective implementation of HR module under ERP system in CRRI. In addition to it the division has facilitated administration to use the software to generate the salary as per 7th CPC.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT:The division had prepared MoUs and agreements for various projects, Technology Transfer to clients. Technology dissemination and other related activities. The division had facilitated Director and other senior scientists in making presentations/ documents from time to time for various forums and industrial meets. Further this division has processed around 45 Bid documents/EOI for various projects with different organizations. The details are given in section “MoUs/Agreements/Patents”.

Projects Undertaken during last 5 years

External Cash Flow (Rs. Lakhs) during last 5 years

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Prof. S.R. Mehra library provides information services to the staff of the Institute in the field of traffic, transportation and highway engineering. The library has a collection of over 90,000 publications including books, reference books, periodicals, conference proceedings, technical reports, standards, specifications, microfilms, maps, CD-ROM databases, video cassettes, etc.

Bibliographic ServiceLiterature searches were carried out and bibliographic service was provided on request to researchers of CRRI on topics related to highway engineering and transportation.

Reference ServiceSpecific information provided on more than one hundred reference queries.

Collection DevelopmentPublications like books, periodicals, conference proceedings, technical reports, CD-ROM databases, standards, related to roads, transport and related areas, etc. were acquired for updating the library collection.

Technical ProcessingPublications added to the collection were classified, catalogued, indexed and well maintained for efficient retrieval.

Access to E-Journals Access to full text E-Journals is being provided through Internet from various publishers like American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Digital Library, Taylor & Francis, Wiley, Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE, UK), etc.

Computerisation of Documentation and Library ServicesDatabase is being developed for the publications received in the library.

E-CART Bulletin- Current Awareness in Roads & TransportA monthly current awareness service containing scanned content page of the current print journals and e-journals received/accessible in the library is e-mailed to individual scientists to make them abreast of latest developments in the field of transportation and highway engineering.

Library StatisticsBooks added during the period

(01.04.2018 -31.03.2019) 161

Total Number of books as on 31.03.2018 56361

Maps 688

Microforms 655

Video cassettes 122

Periodicals (Print) titles received regularly 45

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E-Journals subscribed through NKRC (CSIR-NISCAIR)

l American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE),

l American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Digital Library,

l Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE, UK), etc.

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The main objective and function of CCN Division is to meet the ICT requirements in R&D related activities of the institute. It also recommends and implements the information technology strategies, policies and procedures by evaluating organizational needs towards various IT services as listed below.

l LAN Infrastructure: CRRI's LAN Infrastructure has been secured by Unified Thread Management System (UTM) security appliance for a complete enterprise class security solution with centralized management, logging, reporting and restrict unauthorized network use. The optimal performance of LAN is maintained and made perimeter protection intact. The present LAN infrastructure is supported by Layer 3 Core Switches, Layer 2 Edge Switches, Routers, Firewall, Access Control Server, Network Management System, Logging and Reporting System, Wireless Controller and are connected through FDDI, which is spread out in the institute campus, covering all the buildings.

l Secured Wifi: CCN operates the connectivity through a fully networked campus with state-of-the-art IT infrastructure, computing & communication resources, offers Scientists and Research Scholars the facility of 24x7 uninterrupted, super-fast, reliable and secure Wifi Access having 53 Access Points across the campus and LAN Connectivity with NKN link to carryout the R&D activities efficiently.

l Server & End-user protection: The centralized Corporate Antivirus Security Solutions is provided with End-Point protection, Web reputation, URL filtering, etc. to all the computing devices in the institutes.

l Application Development: CRRI's web portal (www.crridom.gov.in) is developed, updated and maintained by CCN division. A sub website for organising International Conference (ICOPAC) was designed and developed for online registration, abstract and full paper submission. The application was developed for online Recruitment of Scientist, Technical Assistant and Technician under Group IV, III and II respectively. This application was also linked with the portal. The portal is also equipped with providing the online facility to submit the request for guesthouse reservation and submitting application for various internships for students.

This Bi-lingual portal is regularly updated for news & events, tenders, training programme details, Information on RTI Suo-motu disclosure etc.

l Intranet Site Support: CRRI Intranet Site provides the support for Online Library Search (Web OPAC), BIS Searching facility, Transport Database, Links for subscribed E-Journal, Driver Testing Software. Development of highly interactive intranet site is on anvil. The regular IT Support is facilitated in the following areas:

- Procurement of IT hardware and Software items

- Providing E- Mail facility to all the Staff in the institute

- IT supports for Seminars, Video conferencing and webinars

- Technical support in Maintaining AEBAS devices

- Hardware and Software supports of all the IT equipments in CRRI including Servers, PCs, Printers, Laptops and various computer peripherals. This includes the installation and configuration of various scientific software like ArcGIS, Plaxis, Matlab, AutoCAD, Geo5 etc.

- Conducting Training programmes for increasing IT literacy among Staff members, Providing Industrial/summer internship project guidance to B.Tech Students etc.

- Alignment of CRRI with RTI Online, Govt of India portal, updating Suo-motu disclosure, regular submission of quarterly reports etc.

Maintenance

Maintenance

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CIVIL infrastructure works executed during 2018-19 are as follows:

COMPLETED WORKS:-1. Name of Work: White wash & Painting (Internal & External) at CRRI, New DelhiActual Completed Cost (in Rs. Lacs): 16.41

2. Name of Work: Renovation of Recreation club with badminton hall, Toilets of Guest House-I and miscellaneous civil works at CRRI. Actual Completed Cost (in Rs. Lacs): 33.00

3. Name of Work: Renovation of laboratory (Plate load test) of GTE division at CRRI.Actual Completed Cost (in Rs. Lacs): 10.27

4. Name of Work: Renovation of Canteen building (1st Floor) and Guest House-I at CRRI.Actual Completed Cost (in Rs. Lacs): 40.43

Maintenance

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ONGOING WORKS:-1. Name of Work: Renovation of Guest House - II rooms at CRRI Awarded Cost (in Rs. Lacs): 40.31

2. Name of Work: Renovation of Ground Floor Corridor and 1st Floor of Adm. block at CRRI. Awarded Cost (in Rs. Lacs): 65.19

3. Name of Work: Repair of Boundary wall, Provision of lights and construction of cement concrete Pathway along the Boundary for safety enhancement Awarded Cost (in Rs. Lacs): 27.72

Maintenance

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4. Name of Work: Renovation of Civil Section (1st floor of GTE division) at CRRIAwarded Cost (in Rs. Lacs): 41.24

5. Name of Work: Renovation of Auditorium Hall at CRRIAwarded Cost (in Rs. Lacs): 34.79

Mechanical and Transport

Mechanical and Transport

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Thrust Areas

l Design and development of mechanical equipment required by R&D divisions

l Repair of mechanical equipment

v Transport Management

Significant Achievements

l Fabrication of Mould for I - Section Beam Casting

l Development of Ponding cum Debris Expulsion Test Equipment (Patent Applied)

l Creation of Expansion Joint Testing Facility

l Development of Nuclear Density Gauge mounting device

l Development of LVDT mounting device

l Development of Falling Weight Impact Tester

l Fabrication of Chimney models etc.

l Design & Development of Gym Facility

Major Infrastructural Facilities

l Spot Welding machine

l Lathe machine

l Welding Set (portable)

l Surface Grinder

l Gas welding set

Quality Management

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Quality ManagementResearch & Development Management


Quality ManagementQuality Management Division is responsible to ensure that IS/ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System operates effectively and efficiently in the Institute. Besides, adopting higher level of quality standards in the working of the Institute is also the mandate of the division. During the year, the division was engaged in conducting internal quality audits, discussing the findings of the audit in the Management Review Committee meetings, ensuring the Institute’s readiness for the external audits to be conducted by certification agency i.e Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for the Surveillance cum Change over audit for switching over to requirements of IS/ISO 9001: 2015, a higher level of quality standards in the working of the Institute. IS/ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System was switched over to IS/ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System in the Institute w.e.f. June 01, 2018.

Internal Quality Audits (IQA)The Internal Quality Audits are systematic and independent examination of the system to determine whether the planned arrangements are implemented effectively and are suitable to achieve the objectives. The audit was carried out by trained quality auditors of the Institute with the following objectives:

l To determine the conformity or non-conformity of the quality system elements with specified requirements.

l To determine the effectiveness of the implemented quality system in meeting the specified quality objectives.

l To provide the auditee with an opportunity to improve the quality system.

l To meet regulatory requirements.

l To ensure Institute’s readiness for switching over to IS/ISO 9001:2015

During the internal audit, two aspects namely the requirement of the quality management system as defined in the Quality Manual and the Quality System Procedures were focused. The non-conformity reports (NCRs) and corrective action reports (CARs) were communicated to the auditees for ensuring the corrective and preventive actions. The action taken by the auditees were verified subsequently and NC’s were closed.

Internal Quality Audit of the Institute was carried out from September 14 to September 27, 2018 to check and ensure whether the IS/ISO 9001:2015 QMS is effectively and efficiently in place in the Institute for Surveillance cum Change over audit to be conducted by certification agency i.e Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for IS/ISO 9001: 2015 certification. The audit findings were discussed in the Management Review Meeting.

Management Review Meeting (MRM)Management Review Committee meeting chaired by Director, CSIR- Central Road Research Institute was held on October 03, 2018. Updation of Quality Management System (QMS) as per the requirements of IS/ISO 9001: 2015 to switch over to the new standard was discussed. The findings of the internal quality audit and its reports were discussed in detail in the Management Review Committee meeting held. Besides the findings of the audits, the gray areas related to the functioning of the Institute were also discussed and resolved to ensure that Institute’s work is carried out as per the planned arrangements. The Quality Policies and Quality Objectives were reviewed to make them in line with each other keeping in view of the mandate of Institute. The Quality Objectives were reviewed to ensure that they are quantifiable and measureable to meet the QMS requirement.

Surveillance cum Change over AuditUpdated Quality System documentation comprising of Quality Manual of the Institute and QMD procedures was submitted to Certification Agency in the month of September, 2018 for conducting the surveillance cum switch over audit of the Institute. Surveillance cum Changeover audit was conducted by certification agency team on November 12-13, 2018 as per IS/ISO 9001: 2015 requirements. Institute has been licensed for IS/ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management System.

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Administration

Administration


CSIR-CRRI Research activities are fully supported by dedicated officers and staffs in the administration. It has different arms to assist its day-to-day functioning such as DRRI Secretariat, Controller of Administration, Personal Cell, Vigilance, Establishment-I, Establishment-II, Accounts and Purchase departments. They maintain personal files, service books and Annual Confidential Report folders of around 250 staff members. They deals with allotment of staff quarters & scientist apartments, matters pertaining to estates, leaves, deputation/foreign services, pension, medical reimbursement etc. They deal with parliamentary questions and other related matters. These departments are also dealing with all administrative matters including their appointment, promotion,

transfer, posting, deputation, and disciplinary issues, apart from other service matter that may come up from time to time. This division has the following sub-divisions.

l DRRI SECRETARIAT

l PERSONNEL CELL

l VIGILANCE CELL

l ESTABLISHMENT-I

l ESTABLISHMENT-II

l SECURITY

l GUEST HOUSE (WING I & II )

l CANTEEN

l FINANCE & ACCOUNTS

l STORES & PURCHASE DIVISION

Memorable

Events & Celebrations

Memorable Events & Celebrations


Swachhta Pakhwada (May 01-15, 2018)As a part of Swachh Bharat mission, the action plan for Swachchta Pakhwada from May 01 to May 15, 2018 was undertaken by the Scientists and Staff members of CRRI and the goals were achieved enthusiastically. During the Swachch Bharat Pakhwada, cleanliness drives in all the divisions/sections including canteen, guest house, hostel, garden, library, toilets, stores, residential colonies etc. were accomplished including weeding out of old files as per the record retention schedule. Besides, essay, debate and drawing competitions were organized for the staff members and their wards to bring about the importance and relevance of "Swachch Bharat Mission" in India today. Further, promotion of Swachch message through website, banners, posters, hoardings was completed. During the occasion, a tree plantation was also done to make India clean and green for everyone. Some glimpses of the activities performed during the Swachch Bharat Pakhwada are shown below.

National Technology Day (May 11, 2018)National Technology Day 2018 was celebrated at CRRI-CRRI on May 11, 2018. On this occasion, a lecture was delivered by Prof. (Dr.) Om Vikas, Ex-Director (VC), ABV-IIITM Gwalior, & Ex-Sr. Director, Ministry of Electronics & IT, Govt. of India & Ex-Counsellor (S&T), Indian Embassy, Tokyo (JAPAN) who was invited as the Chief Guest for the function.



Anti-Terrorism Day (May 21, 2018)Anti-Terrorism Day 2018 is observed in the country every year on May 21 to wean away the people specially youth from terrorism and cult of violence by enlightening the sufferings of the common people due to commission of such acts and showing how it is prejudicial to the national interest. A pledge taking ceremony on the observance of the anti-terrorism day was held on May 21, 2018 at CSIR-CRRI campus and it was attended by scientists and staff members of the Institute.



World Environmental Day (June 5, 2018)World Environment Day 2018 was observed in CSIR-CRRI on June 05, 2018 to raise the awareness about protecting the environment as per United Nation’s initiative. On this occasion, Dr. Sanchita Jindal, Advisor, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. of India was the Chief Guest and she delivered a lecture on the topic “Role of Transportation Industry in Reducing Vehicular Pollution-Research challenges & opportunities. As a part of this observance, a tree plantation drive was done by Prof. Satish Chandra, Director, CSIR-CRRI.

Chhabeel Celebrations in CSIR-CRRI (June 18, 2018)

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International Yoga Day (June 21, 2018)As a part of Swasth Bharat mission and in compliance of the CSIR circular, CSIR-CRRI celebrated the International day of Yoga by organizing a Yoga session in the morning of June 21, 2018, 8.30am onwards. The YOGA session was conducted by Dr. Neelam J Gupta, Principal Scientist & Head, ILT of CSIR-CRRI. Mrs. Sunita Chandra graced the occasion by inaugurating the Yoga session with prayer and it was concluded with a pledge. The dedication and enthusiasm shown by scientists and staff members were commendable.

The session consisted of Pranayam for focusing on breathing and relaxation. This was followed by Surya and Chandra Namashkar to generate heat and get the heart rate moving.

This was indeed a great opportunity for the scientists and staff members to participate in Yoga, which aimed at improving our minds focus while relieving stress. This short practice of YOGA for few hours had invigorated the mind and body of scientists and staff members of our Institute. Later, all participants have committed to make Yoga an integral part of their daily life.

CSIR-CRRI Foundation Day Celebration (July 16, 2018)CSIR-CRRI Foundation Day was celebrated on July 16, 2018. On this occasion, Dr. Girish Sahni, Director General, CSIR & Secretary DSIR New Delhi was the Chief Guest. He addressed all the scientists and staff members during the Foundation Day lecture and emphasized for more innovative research to fulfill the needs of the society. On this occasion Dr. Girish Sahni released half yearly published CSIR-CRRI News Letter for October 2017 to March 2018.



India Independence Day (August 15, 2018)On the occasion of 71st India Independence day, Prof. Satish Chandra, Director, CSIR-CRRI hoisted the National Flag on August 15, 2018 at CSIR-CRRI campus. The function was attended by the staff members of the institute and also their family members. The devotional and patriotic songs/poems were sung/recited on this occasion by the CRRI staff members and their wards.



CSIR Foundation Day (September 26, 2018)CSIR Foundation Day was celebrated on September 26, 2018 at CSIR-CRRI campus. On this occasion, Dr. R.K. Bhandari, Former Director, CSIR-CBRI was the Chief Guest. The function was attended by the Scientists, staff members, other employees and ex-colleagues of CSIR-CRRI. Dr. Kishore Kumar, Chief Scientist, CSIR-CRRI addressed the gathering and highlighted the progress and the journey made by CSIR-CRRI over the years. Various prizes were given away by Dr. R. K. Bhandari to the winners of various competitions organized by CSIR-CRRI for the children of CSIR-CRRI’s employees as a part of this celebration. CSIR-CRRI employees who had completed 25 years of service in CSIR and all those who had retired during September 2017 to August 2018 were also honoured and mementoes were presented to them by the Chief Guest.



Vigilence Awareness Week (October 29 to November 02, 2018)Vigilance Awareness Week was observed at CSIR-CRRI from October 29 to November 02, 2018. On October 29, 2018 a pledge was administered by Prof. Satish Chander, Director, CSIR-CRRI to the staff members of CRRI for maintaining integrity and continues to strive to bring about transparency in all spheres of life. Banners and posters were displayed at the prime locations in the premise of the Institute.



Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (October 31, 2018)On the eve of Rashtriy Ekta Divas/National Unity Day (Sardar Vallabhbhai Jayanti), a National Integrity Pledge was administered by Prof. Satish Chander, Director, CSIR-CRRI to the staff members of CSIR-CRRI on October 31, 2018 to unite the secularism of our nation.

Vigilance Pledge (November 19, 2018)Vigilance pledge was observed at CSIR-CRRI on November 19, 2018 by taking a pledge for maintaining integrity and continuing to strive to bring about transparency in all spheres of life. Banners and posters were displayed at prime locations inside the premise of the Institute.



New Year Day (January 01, 2019) A get-together was organised on the occasion of New Year Day at CSIR-CRRI on January 01, 2019. Prof. Satish Chandra, Director CSIR-CRRI, in his address highlighted the achievements of the Institute during the preceding year (2018) and expressed the hope that the scientists will do more R&D works in the coming year and motivated the CRRI family to meet new challenges and demands in the field. Prof. Satish Chandra extended his best wishes to all the staff members and their families of the institute.

Swasth Bharat - Road Safety Week (February 04-10, 2019) As a part of Swasth Bharat mission, CSIR-CRRI observed Thirtieth Road Safety Week from February 04 to February 10, 2019 to increase understanding of the perils of speeding and other risk taking practices, thereby saving lives on the roads. During this week, various activities were organised by CSIR-CRRI team for bicycle safety, two wheeler safety, bus safety and pedestrian safety awareness campaign. One of the main themes was pedestrians’ safety where 5000 pamphlets in bilingual messages and full length Road Safety banners were prepared depicting safety aspects for pedestrians and bicyclists’ safe movements and safety rules. These banners were fixed on the boundary wall of the institute premises for the road users commuting on the NH-2. Posters and pamphlets were distributed to pedestrians and vehicle users on Delhi-Mathura Road. Some glimpses of the activities performed during the week are shown below.



Demo Cum Training on Fire Extinguisher (March 09, 2109) Demo cum Training on Fire extinguiser was organized by Maintenance section in CSIR-CRRI campus on March 14, 2019. It was attended with full enthusiasm by staff members of the institute.

Workshops/Conferences

& Meetings Organised

Workshops/Conferences & Meetings Organised


(1) CSIR-CRRI organized the first International Conference on Pavements and Computational Approaches (ICOPAC) 2018With the objective of promoting pavement technological advancements worldwide, with special emphasis to present scenario in the developing countries, an international conference titled “International Conference on Pavements and Computational Approaches (ICOPAC) 2018” was organized by CSIR-CRR at CSIR-CRRI, New Delhi from November 16 to November 17, 2018. The objective of this conference was facilitated by encouraging exchange and transfer of pavement technologies and analytical approaches among professionals and researchers of different countries and regions through technical sessions during this conference.

Themes covered in this conference included the following:-

l Airfield pavement analysis, rehabilitation and performance

l Advances in asphalt mix design and material property characterization

l Accelerated testing of pavement structures and materials

l Applications of reliability and uncertainty methods in pavement engineering

l Innovations and advances in pavement design, modelling, recycling, performance evaluation and management

l Nanotechnology and its applications to pavements

l Numerical modelling of materials and pavement structures

l Smart pavement materials, Innovative and emerging technologies, Non-standard pavements

l Ground improvement techniques and stabilization for pavement and geotechnical applications

l Applications of soft computing techniques in pavement engineering

l Probabilistic risk analysis and risk informed decision making

l Life cycle analysis and performance based design

The conference was inaugurated by Shri N.N. Sinha, Managing Director, NHIDCL and was attended by more than 150 engineers and researchers from India & abroad.



(2) CSIR-CRRI organized International Conference on Safe Riding Initiative (SRI-2018) jointly with Trax Society With the objective of bringing together all stakeholders for the common cause of reducing number of fatalities of two wheeler riders killed and injured on our roads, an international conference was organized jointly by CRRI and Trax Society from April 12 to April 13, 2018 at CSIR-CRRI, New Delhi. Stakeholders participated were from

academic institutes, researchers, Bureaus of Indian Standards, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Delhi Traffic Police, International Road Federation, Helmet Manufacturers and various Non-Government Organizations. Total participants were more than hundred including participants from seven countries.

Themes covered in this conference are:

l Two Wheeler Riders & Injury Prevention

l Standardized Helmets

l Behavior and Psychology

l Safe Practices and Role of Government

l Best Practices on Road Safety

l Advertising Standards

l Child as Pillion Riders

l Safe Way to School

l Safe School Zone

l Safe Engineering

l Safe Practices

l Effective Education

l View of Media

l Views of NGO

Based on presentations and discussion, following recommendations have been made:

l Road Engineering needs to be corrected with top priority followed by Education and Enforcement.

l Non-ISI Helmets to be replaced by ISI helmets at the earliest (through enforcement and awareness)

l To Bring the Helmet Production in Mandatory list and treat it as Life Saving Device and to remove GST on the purchase of ISI helmet

l Hand grip and Saree Guard as is mandatory as per Supreme Court Decision and this needs to be checked at the time of vehicle registration

l Road Safety to be part of all teachers training programs like B-ED/BTC and TGT



l To develop National Road Crash Registry Data from Hospital

l Helmet for child pillion riders to be made compulsory (child above age of 6 years)

l Honorable Prime Minister to be the Head of National Road Safety Program

l A Government Body to be formed for maintaining advertisement standards with respect to safety

(3) CSIR-CRRI organized a technical presentation on “Energy Audit of CSIR-CRRI” by Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) on April 19, 2018.

(4) CSIR-CRRI organised a meeting on “Design and Fabrication of Mobile Mixing Plant for Construction of Stabilized Roads”. A meeting was held in the Institute on May 02, 2018 to explore the possibility of collaboration between CSIR-CRRI and Venus Equipments Ltd, Gujarat, to jointly develop an “Indigenous mobile soil stabilization equipment’’. The meeting was chaired by Prof. Satish Chandra, Director, CSIR-CRRI and attended by scientists of various R&D divisions. The company was represented by their technical experts. A presentation was made by Dr Vasant G Havanagi, Senior principal Scientist, regarding the technical aspects of collaboration. Discussions were held and it was concluded to carry out the R&D project in two phases (a) Development of small scale model and (b) Development of actual prototype for field applications. There was in principal approval from either party for technical collaboration. The meeting ended with thanks to the chair.

(5) Prof. Satish Chandra, Director, CSIR-CRRI inaugurated Traffic Learning Park at Bal Bharati School, New DelhiCSIR-CRRI provided technical support to design a traffic learning park for children of Bal Bharati School, New Delhi. This was a joint activity with other partners. Park was inaugurated by Director CSIR-CRRI, Prof. Satish Chandra on May 11, 2018. This park is a scale down version of various road infrastructures existing on Indian roads and it has the following facilities.

l A road track with lanes, footpath and utility zones

l Different type of road markings (lane marking, zebra crossing, stop line, etc.)

l Various traffic movement management (one way/two way, round-about, traffic signal, median, etc.)



l Road signages including mandatory, cautionary and informatory signs.

l Information about road signs, traffic rules and road safety through display/pamphlets/games/quiz was followed by NGO i.e.TRAX at regular interval.

The idea is to inculcate the road discipline among the school children so that they can further carry the torch of road safety for future generations.

(6) CSIR-CRRI organised meeting with Andhra Pradesh Township & Infrastructure Development Corporation and CSIRA meeting was held in the Institute on June 13, 2018 to explore the possibility of providing Consultancy services to Andhra Pradesh Township & Infrastructure Development Corporation (APTIDC) by CSIR. The meeting was started by Prof. Satish Chandra, Director, CSIR-CRRI with a warm welcome address and concluded with positive remarks by Mr. V. Ramnath, Vice Chairman, APTIDC. During the meeting, various presentations were also made by our CSIR laboratories Directors/representatives (CSIR-CRRI, CSIR-CBRI, CSIR-CEERI, CSIR-CMERI, CSIR-AMPRI).



(7) CSIR-CRRI organized a presentation on 'Water Proofing Solutions' by M/s Kryton Buildmat Co. Pvt. Ltd.A technical presentation on “Water Proffing Solutions” was held at BES Division Conference Hall on June 14, 2018.The Presentation was attended by 30 S&T Officials from BES Division, Flexible Pavement Division, Rigid Pavement Division and MBSQ Infrastructure Division. The Technical Presentation covered the technical issues like background of waterproofing problems, probable effective solutions proposed by M/s Kryton Buildmat Co. Pvt. Ltd and successful case studies.

(8) Government E-Market (GeM) Purchase Procedure Training Meeting Half day workshop cum training on purchase prcedure in GeM was organized on June 18, 2018 for the staff members of CSIR-CRRI. Sh. Vineet Jha from traing cell of GeM, Govt. of India made a presentation on various modules in GeM purchase procedure.

(9) CSIR-CRRI organised a national workshop on “Impact of Road Condition on Fuel Consumption of Vehicles” jointly with PCRA, New DelhiCSIR-CRRI jointly with Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA), New Delhi organised a workshop on “Impact of Road Condition on Fuel Consumption of Vehicle (IRCoFC)” on July 05, 2018 in CRRI. The workshop started with an Introduction lecture by Dr. Ravindra Kumar, Head TPE- Organizing Secretary and followed by Opening Remarks by Prof. Satish Chandra, Director, CSIR-CRRI. The special address was given by Chief Guest and Special Invitee Mr. Surndra Pratap, Director PCRA with inaugural Vote of Thanks by Dr. Anuradha Shukla, Chief Scientist, TPE. Inaugural session ended with a group Photograph. Presentation were made by Shri. Pardeep Kumar, Head PED, CRRI on “Road condition assessment for project roads using state of art technology”. Next presentation was made by Sri. PV Pradeep Kumar, Head, PME CRRI on “Methodology of conducting fuel consumption on different vehicles and data collection”. Dr. Ravindra Kumar, Head TPE, CRRI presented the results, different scenario and its analysis and saving due to changes in road condition with Questions and Answer and Way Forward Session.

The inputs and suggestions were provided by Shri. Anoop Bhatt, Vice President, Maruti Suzuki India Limited; Dr. K.K. Gandhi, Principal Advisor SIAM; Shri Atanau Ganguli, Deputy ED, SIAM; Prof A. L. Aggarwal, Emeritus Prof Amity University; Dr. S. Gangopadhyay, Ex-Director, CRRI and Consultant ICT; Dr. S.K. Sharma Scientist, CPCB and other participants in the workshop.



(10) Commencement of Dr. P. RAYCHAUDHURI MEMORIAL LECTURE SERIES at CSIR-CRRICSIR-CRRI started “Dr. P. Raychaudhuri Memorial Lecture Series” in the honour of Late Dr. P. Raychaudhuri, the First Head, Bridges Division, for his significant professional contributions to the Nation. The Function was organized by CSIR-CRRI at the Seminar Hall on August 29, 2018 onwards. The well known Bridge expert, Prof. Mahesh Tandon, Managing Director, M/s Tandon Consultants Pvt. Ltd., was the Chief Guest for this function. Prof.

Mahesh Tandon delivered the inaugural lecture, “Modern Trends in Bridge Engineering”. Prof. Mahesh Tandon talked about the precast construction techniques for Bridges presenting the case studies pertaining to the Indian scenario. He highlighted the status of construction of extra-dosed bridges in India and compared it with the Global scenario.

The function was attended by more than 100 participants including the family members of Late Dr. P. Raychaudhuri and the Former and Present S&T Staff Members of CSIR-CRRI.

Prof. Satish Chandra, Director, CSIR-CRRI felicitated the Chief Guest, Prof. Mahesh Tandon and Mrs. P. Raychaudhuri. Prof. Satish Chandra also shared his views about the “Dr. P. Raychaudhuri Memorial Lecture Series”. He mentioned that Mrs. P. Raychaudhuri donated an amount of Rs. Six Lakh to CSIR-CRRI for starting this lecture series. An Endowment Fund is established at CSIR-CRRI with the received money. This money has been invested by CSIR-CRRI as per the rules to meet up the expenses on account of organizing the Guest Lecture by an invited Bridge expert on Annual basis.

On this occasion, the daughter of Late Dr. P. Raychaudhuri, Mrs. Debjani shared some of the memories of her father with the audience. Shri G.K. Sahu, Head, Bridge Engineering & Structures (BES) Division, and Shri S.S. Gaharwar, Sr. Pr. Scientist, BES Division, expressed their views about the contributions of Late Dr. P. Raychaudhuri. The Vote of Thanks was presented by Dr. P. Lakshmy, Chief Scientist, BES Division.

(11) Surveillance cum Changeover Audit of CSIR-CRRI as per IS/ISO 9001: 2015 requirements The surveillance cum Changeover Audit of CSIR-CRRI was conducted from November 12 to November 13, 2018 by auditors of BIS, the Certification Agency. Prof. Satish Chandra , Director, CSIR-CRRI welcomed the auditors from BIS team headed by Shri Avasthi and Sh. S.K. Verma. The audit was successfully completed in two days period with the support of all the staff members of CSIR-CRRI, particularly Sh. A.K. Jain, Management Representative, CSIR-CRRI.



(12) CSIR-CRRI organised Scientist-Student Interactive Workshops under JIGYASA Programme

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has launched a student-scientist connect programme called 'JIGYASA' under which CSIR has joined hands with Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan. The focus of this programme is to connect school students and scientists so as to extend student’s classroom learning with that of a very well planned research laboratory based learning. This initiated

scientific interaction between present scientific fraternities and the upcoming generation and also imbibed curiosity and scientific vision in children. The mentorship and encouragement of our scientists to foster scientific temper give continuity for technological advancement of India. This inculcated the culture of inquisitiveness on one hand and scientific temper on the other, amongst the school students and their teachers. The interactive meets/workshops organized as a part of JIGYASA program for various schools of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan from April, 2018 to March, 2019 is listed below.

Date Program Name No. of days

No. of KV Schools

No. of students

No. of teachers

16/04/2018 Interactive Programme 1 1 50 2

12/04/2018 Half day workshop 1 1 40 2









30/10/2018 Nukkad Natak on Vigilance Week 1 5 91 9


05/02/2019 Outreach programme on road safety week 1 1 150 8



(13) CSIR-CRRI organized Three Days Workshop on “Heartfulness through meditation, balance” in coordination with Samanvay Ladies Club A three days workshop was organised by CSIR-CRRI on “Heartfulness through meditation, balance” in coordination with Samanvay Ladies Club from January 21 to January 23, 2019. During the workshop, Smt. Chhavi Sisodia, Roorkee delivered a talk on meditation. As a part of this workshop, various meditation sessions were conducted and more than hundred staff members from CSIR-CRRI attended the sessions every day. Meditation is a means of “alternative dispute resolution” that allow conflicts to be resolved in a respectful and confidential environment.

Honours & Awards Received



l Prof. Satish Chandra, Director, CSIR-CRRI was the Guest of honour at ICI Concrete 2018: Conference & Exhibition on Cable Supported Structures (Buildings & Brudges), Hotel Royal Plaza, New Delhi on July 13, 2018.

l Prof. Satish Chandra, Director, CSIR-CRRI received “Green Petal Award 2018” for contributions of CSIR-CRRI to green technologies.

on “Road Construction in India – issues and Challenges” on August 24, 2018.

l Prof. Satish Chandra, Director, CSIR-CRRI was the Chief Guest for valedictory function of 5 days training program on Road safety at AITD, New Delhi (June 01, 2018).

l Prof. Satish Chandra, Director, CSIR-CRRI was the Chief Guest for valedictory function of 3rd National Conference on Recent Advances in Traffic Engineering (RATE-2018) at SV NIT Surat on August 12, 2018.

l Prof. Satish Chandra, Director, CSIR-CRRI, was invited as Chief Guest on Foundation day of ICI West UP Center Ghaziabad on September 15, 2018.

l Prof. Satish Chandra, Director, CSIR-CRRI was invited by Rajya Sabha TV for Panel Discussion on Road Safety on August 10, 2018.

l Prof. Satish Chandra, Director, CSIR-CRRI was invited by Akashwani for discussion okrkZ



l Prof. Satish Chandra, Director, CSIR-CRRI was invited as Chief Guest on IGS (Delhi Local center) Annual function on August 20, 2018.

l Dr. V.V.L. Kanta Rao, Senior Principal Scientist was honored with ‘Personality in the Field of Concrete’ award for the year 2017, in appreciation of his contribution in the field of concrete technology, by the Indian Concrete Institute-New Delhi Centre at a function to celebrate the ‘Concrete Day’ organized at CSOI Club, New Delhi on September 24, 2018.

l CSIR-CRRI received “SKOCH ORDER OF MERIT’’ award for the project titled "Copper slag Solid Waste material for Road construction" on September 19, 2018 at New Delhi. The award was given for the R&D innovation carried out by the Institute, both at laboratory and field level, in developing technical design specifications/guidelines for the utilisation of copper slag in Road embankment construction.

l Dr. P.S. Prasad, Principal Scientist received "IGS Delhi Chapter leadership award - 2018" from Indian Geotechnical Society Delhi Chapter, New Delhi.

l Dr Madhu Errampalli, Senior Principal Scientist received the prestigious IRC Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Birth Centenary Award for 2017 on November 25, 2018 during 79th IRC Annual Session, Nagpur, Maharashtra.

l Dr . P. S. Prasad, Principal Scientist was the chief guest for the closing ceremony held on February 01, 2019 for the Continuing Education Programme (CEP) at Department of Civil Engineering, NIT Warangal as a part of Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of NIT Warangal.



l Ms Minal received DST-AWSAR Award 2018: The popular science story was chosen for AWSAR award 2018 of Rs 10,000 and a certificate of appreciation.

l The Research Paper entitled "Estimation of Fuel Consumption During Idling of Vehicles at Intersection – A Case Study “Before” and “After” Campaigning on “Switching Off Behaviour” by Mukti Advani, Purnima Parida and Niraj Sharma, was judged “Best Paper” Under the Theme” Traffic Engineering” presented in the International Conference" Transportation Infrastructure Projects–Conception to Execution (TIPEC – 2019) held During January 7-10, 2019 at IIT Roorkee.

l Dr. Rakesh Kumar (Sr. Principal Scientist), Dr. Jakkula Nataraju (Principal Scientist) and Dr. Vasant G Havanagi (Senior Principal Scientist) received the 11th Construction Industry Development Council (CIDC) Viswakarma Awards in Scientist category on March 07, 2019

l IRC Medal (2018) for the paper titled ‘‘Municipal Solid Waste in Road Embankment Construction-A Case Study” authored by Dr. Vasant. G. Havanagi, Dr. A.K. Sinha, Ms. G.S. Parvathi and Dr. Satish Chandra, during 79th Annual session of the IRC, November 22-25, 2018, Nagpur, Maharashtra

l Ms. G.S Parvathi, Scientis received “IGS-Ferroco Young Geotechnical Engineer Award” for the Year 2018 for her paper on “Capacity Augmentation of Red Mud Pond using Industrial Waste”.



l “Innovative Scientist in Structural Applications” is Awarded to Er SS Gaharwar and Durgaprasad Golla in Research Under Literal Access Awards at Thiruchirappalli Chennai on November 12, 2018.

l Ms. Minal won the First Prize in Essay Writing competition during “Swacchata Pakhwara” held in CSIR-CRRI.

l First prize in Hindi Article Þykbu p‚bl laHkkO;rk dh x.kuk VªkaftV L‍V‚i ij myVh fxurh tkudkjh&fnY‍yh cl VªkaftV usVodZ ds ,d vuqHkkx ds fy, dsl L‍VMh] Dr. S. Padma, Dr J Natraju, Dr E Madhu, Dr Ravindra Kumar

l CSIR-CRRI Best Divisional display award 2018-19 was received by Transporation Planning and Environment Division on 76th CSIR Foundation Day.

l CSIR-CRRI received SKOCH Award 2019 for the project titled “Thematic GIS database based for integrating road managing system for Bihar Road Construction Department”.

l Dr. Ravindra Kumar was invited by CNBC18 TV network for panel discussion on E Vehicle Policy.

l Shri Subhash Chand, Head, Traffic Engineering & Safety Division, CRRI was invited in Rajya Sabha TV discussion hour “Policy Watch - One Nation-One Driving license” on March 15, 2019.

Invited Lectures/Talks Delivered



Name & Designation of Staff

Title of Lecture/Speech Purpose (conference or otherwise) Give full details

Date

Prof. Satish Chandra, Director

Design of Safe Intersections Seminar on Road Safety at Jammu Feb 15, 2019

Fundamentals of Traffic Engineering

Keynote lecture during training course at VNIT Nagpur

Dec 09, 2018

New Materials and Technologies for Highway Construction in India

Keynote at Bitumen India Conference at Mumbai

Aug 02, 2018

An overview of Indo-HCM Keynote at third National conference on Recent Advances in Traffic Engineering, SVNIT Surat

Aug 12, 2018

Sh. K. Sitaramanjaneyulu, Chief Scientist

Creating Sustainable Infrastructure

Indian Roads Conference 2018 Oct 24, 2018

Emerging technologies for faster infrastructure creation & A view on road safety in India: much to do

Infrastructure Conclave - 2018 Oct 05, 2018

Modern Equipment for Pavement Evaluation and Applications

Long lasting highway pavements by R&B Deparment, Telangana

Sept 11, 2018

Maintenance Free Roads Workshop by West Bengal Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. West Bengal

Sept 20, 2018

Inspection, Repair and Rehabilitation of Pavement

Training program at RV College of Engineering

Jul 25- 27, 2018

Road safety and emerging technologies in roads and highways sector

National Roads and Highways Summit 2018

Jul 05, 2018

Sh. R. K. Srivastava, Senior Principal Scientist

Falling Weight Deflectometer for Structural Evaluation

Workshop on “New Technologies for Asset management” at NHAI

Jun 08, 2018

Dr. Lakshmy Parameswaran, Chief Scientist

Inspection, Maintenance and Repair of Bridges

One day Seminar on Safety in Construction of Bridges, Varanasi.

Jun 22, 2018

Wind Analysis of Cable Stayed bridges

Conference and Exhibition on Cable Supported Structures, Buildings and Bridges, New Delhi.

Jul 13, 2018

Quality Assurance in Steel concrete composite structures

ING-IABSE workshop on Quality Assurance in Bridges & Flyovers-Design & Construction, Guwahati

Mar 09, 2019





Date

Dr R.K. Garg,Chief Scientist

Seismic risk assessment of Bridges

Short Term Course of NITTTR, Chandigarh, on ‘Seismic Analysis, Design and Retrofitting of Bridges’, Aryabhatta Institute of Technology, New Delhi

Feb 19, 2019

Er. G K Sahu,Senior Principal Scientist

Bridge Health Monitoring and Asset Management using Instrumentation

Seminar on 'Emerging Trends in Planning, Design, and Construction of Roads and Bridges' in Gujarat

Feb 07-08, 2019

Er. S.S. Gaharwar,Senior Principal Scientist

Seismic Performance of Bridge Bearings & Expansion Joints

Short Term Course of NITTTR, Chandigarh, on ‘Seismic Analysis, Design and Retrofitting of Bridges’, Aryabhatta Institute of Technology, New Delhi

Feb 19, 2019

Dr. V.V.L.K. RaoSenior Principal Scientist

“Corrosion Asset Management in Bridge Structures" in the Eighth annual conference on “Bridges, Flyovers and Elevated MRTS Structures” organised by India Infrastructure

New Delhi Mar 12-13, 2019

Dr. Siksha Swaroopa Kar, Scientist

Industrial waste & artificial aggregate used in construction

Workshop on “Challenges & Advancements in Transport Planning in the Era of Urbanization” organised by Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies (MRIIRS), Faridabad

Oct 31,

2019

Dr G Bharath, Scientist

Bituminous Mix design for Cold recycled asphalt mixes and Pavement Recycling

Design and Evaluation of Flexible Pavements short term training program (STTP)

Dec 06, 2018

Performance Characteristics of Asphalt Concrete Mixtures Containing Recycled Asphalt Pavement Material

Sustainable Materials for Engineering Applications (SMEA-2018)

May 16, 2018

Dr Ambika Behl, Senior Scientist

Future of Plastic Modified Bitumen

2nd AMEA Bitumen Conference Aug, 2018





Date

Sh. U.K.Guru Vittal, Chief Scientist

Cement and Other Types of Stabilisation"

Southern regional review meeting of NRIDA on at Chennai.

Sep 05, 2018

Soil Stabilisation Techniques for PMGSY Roads

Northern regional review meeting of NRIDA on at Agra.

Sept 28, 2018

Local Material Usage and Soil Stabilisation" in the Workshop on New Technologies in PMGSY Road Construction,

Organised by Arunachal Pradesh Rural Roads Development Agency at Tinsukia

Oct 10, 2018

Dr. Pankaj Gupta, Senior Principal Scientist

Landslides and its Mitigation : Indian experiences

Key note lecture in the 28th National Conference entitled’ “Farmers friendly soil and water conservation technologies for mitigating climate change” organized by soil conservation society of India at Ooty.

Feb 02, 2019

Dr. P. S. Prasad, Principal Scientist

Geosynthetics in infrastructure development

Continuing Education Programme (CEP) organized by Department of Civil Engineering, NIT Warangal as a part of Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of NIT Warangal and it was sponsored by TEQIP - III.

Feb 01, 2019

Evaluation of Road Safety Audit Benefits through Cost - Benefit Analysis

Invited Talk at National Workshop on “Engineering Interventions for Road Safety” as part of the Observance of Road Safety Week by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRT&H)

April 24, 2018

Dr. S.Velmurugan, Senior Principal Scientist

Evaluation of Road Safety Audit Benefits through Cost - Benefit Analysis

Invited Talk at the National Conference on Recent Advances in Civil Engineering (RATE 2018)

Aug 11, 2018

“Operation and Maintenance (O& M)

Stage: RSA of Existing Road: Methodology and Case Studies”

AITD sponsored program on Road Safety Engineering at SVNIT, Surat

May, 2018 and Sep, 2018

An Overview of Indian Highway Capacity Manual

Symposium Distinguished Lecture @ Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

Nov 01, 2018





Date

Dr. Madhu Errampalli, Senior Principal Scientist

Intelligent Transport System (ITS) based Traffic Management for Smart Cities

International Conference Smart Cities – 2019 organised by Jamia MilliaIslamia (JMI), New Delhi

Mar16, 2019

Integrated Multimodal Public Transport Infrastructure - Technologies and Challenges

Multimodal Transportation Conclave - 2019organised by PHD Chamber of Commerce, New Delhi

Mar 24, 2019

Sessionon‘Transport Infrastructure supporting Environment’Integrated Multimodal Public Transport Infrastructure - Technologies and Challenges

Geo Smart India 2019, New Delhi Feb 13, 2019

Dr Ravindra Kumar, Principal Scientist

Vehicular Emission Reduction by Travel Demand Management

Traffic Strategies for Management of Air Pollution over Delhi, NISTAID CSIR

Sep 18, 2018

Planning for sustainable modes of transportation

Challenges & Advancements in Transport Planning in the Era of Urbanization” from

Oct 29- Nov 02, 2018

Dr S. Padma, Senior Scientist

Computing Vehicular Growth

US embassy Workshop on Confronting Air pollution at Source

Mar 19, 2019

New Facilities Developed/

Procured

New Facilities Developed/Procured


Name of the Division Name of the Facility/Equipment

Transportation Planning & Environment

Raman Spectrometer

UV-Vis Spectrometer

ESRI City Engine

Sigma Plot and Scan

Reverse Osmosis System

Rigid PavementServo strain control machine

Walk-in environment chamber

Geotechnical EngineeringComputerized consolidation system for soil testing

Acrylic Soil Test tank and Load frame of 10T capacity

Flexible Pavement

Texas Overlay Tester

Repeated load applicator for pavement performance

Automated Core Drill

Bridge Engineering & Structures

Oscilloscope

Concrete carbonation chamber, Rebar corrosion field equipment, drum type and pan type concrete mixers

Deputation Abroad

Deputation Abroad


Name of Scientist & Designation

Countryvisited

From To Purpose

Prof. (Dr.) Satish Chandra, Director CSIR-CRRI

National Kruger Park, South Africa

25.09.2018 28.09.2018 To attend Rubberized Asphalt Rubber 2018 (RAR2018) conference

Dr. S.Velmurugan, Sr. Principal Scientist

Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

13.08.2018 17.08.2018 Faculty Member in International training course on Road Safety Engineering and Audits

Dr. S.Velmurugan, Sr. Principal Scientist

Berlin, Germany 04.10.2018 05.10.2018 To participate in expert workshop in Berlin, Germany for study on Passenger Transport in Transition Economies

Dr. Ch.Ravi Sekhar, Principal Scientist

Washington DC 13.01.2019 17.01.2019 To Present Research work in 98th TRB Annual Meeting

Dr. Ravindra Kumar, Principal Scientist

Dubai 11.02.2019 14.02.2019 To attend The Asian Conference on Science and Technology

Thesis/Dissertations Supervision

Ph. D. Research Supervision


Ph.D. SUPERVISION

S.No.Names of Student

Institute Title of Project/Thesis Supervisors

1 Anish Kumar Bharati (Completed)

IIT Roorkee Travel Time Reliability for Performance Measurement of Urban and Inter Urban Roads

Dr. Rajat Rastogi Prof. Satish Chandra Dr. Ch. Ravi Sekhar

2 Satbir Singh Puwar

AcCSIR -CRRI Development of Surrogate Safety Measures for Road Safety Assessment of Interurban Corridors

Dr. S.Velmurugan

3 Manisha Gaur AcSIR-CRRI Characterization and Source Profiling of Volatile Organic Compounds from Road Traffic in Delhi

Dr Anuradha Shukla

4 Vijay Bahadur Yadav

Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University & ESD, CSIR- CRRI

Development of nano composite material for the removal of trace metals from waste water

Dr Ranu Gadi,

5 Khushboo Arora

AcSIR -CRRI Studies on High Performance Warm Mixes Containing Modified Bitumen

Dr. Ambika Behl

6 Gagandeep Singh

AcSIR -CRRI Investigation of Fatigue Endurance Limit in Bituminous Mixes Containing Modified Bitumen

Dr. Devesh TiwariDr. P.K. JainProf. A. K. Swamy(IIT-Delhi)

7 Shahbaz Khan AcSIR -CRRI Performance Evaluation of Inverted Pavement with Cement Fly Ash Base Layer

Dr. Devesh Tiwari,Er. M.N. NagabhushanaProf. Dharamveer Singh (IIT-Bombay)

8 Fadamoro Oluwafemi Festus

AcSIR-The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) Fellowship Programme

Performance Evaluation of Foam Bitumen Stabilization Using Warm RAP Material and Aggregates

Dr. Devesh Tiwari &Dr. Siksha Swaroopa Kar

9 Lincy Varghese AcSIR-CRRI Characterization of Engineering Properties of High Volume Flyash Concrete Containing Colloidal Nano Silica.

Dr. V.V.L. Kanta Rao & Dr. Lakshmy P

Ph. D. Research Supervision


S.No.Names of Student

Institute Title of Project/Thesis Supervisors

10 Dinesh Kumar AcSIR-CRRI A study on Structural Properties of Self Compacting Concrete made with Recycled Concrete Aggregate

Dr. V.V.L. Kanta Rao & Dr. Lakshmy P

11 Beenu Raj AcSIR-CIMFER Studies on Polyester Terephthalate wastes and their Conversion to Polyester based Products for application in mining and road construction

Dr. V.V.L. Kanta Rao

12 Tushar Bagul SVNIT Surat Development of Three Wheeled Auto Rickshaw Driving

Dr. Ravindra Kumar, Dr. Rakesh Kumar, Department of Civil Engineering, SVNIT, Surat

13 Anish Kumar Bharati

IIT Roorkee Travel Time Reliability for Performance Measurement of Urban and Inter Urban Roads

Dr. Rajat Rastogi, Prof. Satish Chandra and Dr. Ch.Ravi Sekhar

14 M. Sitanathan AcSIR-CRRI Driving cycle impact on admixture in Delhi NCR region

Dr. Ravindra Kumar, TPE

15 Bhavesh Jain IIT Roorkee Development of Road Asset Management System (RAMS) for a Smart City of India

Prof. Manoranjan Parida (IIT-Roorkee)

16 Arghadyuti Banerjee

AcSIR-CRRI Multi-criteria Based Landslide Hazard Evaluation Study Using Spatio-temporal Data- A case study of Munnar Watershed, India

Dr. Pankaj Gupta

17 Neeraj Jain AcSIR-CRRI Study of Multi-layered bridges Dr Rajeev Goel

18 Jasvir Singh Shri Venkateshwara University, Uttar Pradesh

A study of soil structure interaction

Dr. Rajeev Goel

19 Q.I. Kashif, AcSIR-CRRI Seismic reliability assessment of bridges in a transportation network subjected to aftershocks using IDA

Dr R.K. Garg and Dr K. Balaji Rao

M. Tech and B. Tech Project and Thesis Supervision


M. TECH DISSERTATIONS

S.No. Name of Students Institute Title of Project/Thesis Supervisors

1 Chethan Kumara B S

IIT, Kharagpur Development & validation of model to determine optimum rejuvenator content bases on RAP binder properties

Dr. G Bharath

2 Yash Mishra IIT, Varanasi Laboratory performance characteristics of foamed bitumen mix

Dr. G Bharath

3 Pritam Bhowmik Thapar Instituite of Engineering & Technology

Performance characterisation of semi rigid pavement & conventional pavement with treated bare/sub bare

Er. M K Shukla

4 Madhavendra Sharma

NIT, Patna Development of an overall pavement condition index based on functional and structural health of flexible pavement

Dr. Pradeep Kumar

5 Sanjeev Kumar Thapar Instituite Of Engineering & Technology

Design of porous asphalt pavement for storm water management

Mr. Sunil JainMr. Sampath Kumar Pasupunuri

6 Shubham Mishra Thapar Instituite Of Engineering & Technology

Evaluation of different software for analyzing falling weight deflectometer data

Mr. R.K. Srivastava

7 Kukadiya Kaushikbhai Jivaraj

Faculty Of Technology Engineering, Vadodara

A comprehensive performance study on hybrid fiber reinforced concrete in concrete pavement

Mr. Pankaj Goel

8 Avanish Singh Maulana Azad National Institute Of Technology, Bhopal

Magnesuim oxychloride cement bared repair material for cement concrete roads

Dr. Rakesh Kumar

9 Ravi Kant NIT, Hamirpur Pedestrain Safety Dr. Subhash Chand Dr. A. Mohan Rao

10 Nischal Gupta NIT, Surthakal Effect of motorbikes on Traffic Operation on Urban Roads

Dr. Ravi Shekhar

11 Vikas Thakur Thapar Instituite Of Engineering & Technology

Study of driver behaviour using eye tracking device in road safety

Dr. Neelima Chakraborty

12 Mangal Jyoti Mahapatra

NIT, Surthakal Synchronized signal design for selected corridor(s) in Delhi

Dr. Mukti Advani




13 Janak Mansukhbhai Parmar

Faculty of Technology Engineering, Vadodara

Evaluation of parking characteristics and development of level of service

Dr. Pritikana Das

14 Deepika Bhatt NIT, Surthakal Multimodal Traffic Assignment Technique

Ms. Minal

15 Gulnazbanu L Saiyad

Faculty of Technology Engineering, Vadodara

Cycle rickshaw based last mile transport service

Ms. MinalDr. Ravinder Kumar

16 Amal Jojan RIT, Kottayam Kerala Estimation of Modulus of Resilience by Volumetric/ Performance Properties of DBM Mixes

Dr. Ambika Behl

17 B Raj Kumar NIT, Warangal Development of Curing Regime Models of Foam Stabilized RAP Mixes

Dr. G. Bharath

18 Chandana C. Acharya

Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering, Shimoga

Enhancing road Connectivity for Settlements of Tripura state by using GIS

Dr. Mukti Advani

19 Gavadakatla Vamsikrishna

Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT) M.P.

Laboratory Performance Evaluation of Cold Bituminous Emulsion Mixes using 100% RAP with rejuvenator

Dr. G. BharathDr. Sangita

20 Jais Joseph RIT, Kottayam Kerala Development of Corridor Level Surrogate Safety Measures

Dr. A. Mohan Rao & Dr. S. Velmurugan

21 Jayalakshmi J RIT, Kottayam Kerala Estimation of Modulus of Resilience by Volumetric/ Performance Properties of Bituminous Concrete

Dr. Ambika Behl

22 Justin Joseph RIT, Kottayam Kerala Development of Traffic Circulation Plan around metro stations using Vissim

Dr. E. Madhu

23 Kanchan Kushwaha

SATI, Vidisha, M.P. Abrasion Resistance of Pavement Concrete containing different Types of Fibre

Dr. Rakesh Kumar




24 Kanishk Singh Dcrust, Murthal Real Driving emission of Co, Co2, HC from tailpipe of BSIII to BS VI compliance vehicles

Dr. Anuradha Shukla

25 M. Aqeel Ahamad BITS, Pilani Hyderabad

Development of maintenance tool for rural roads

K. Sitaramanjaneyulu & Dr. Pradeep Kumar

26 Mariya Azmi NITTTR, Bhopal Study of Safety Aspect of pedestrians & Non motorized Transport (NMT) at Signalised intersection

Er. Subhash Chand

27 MD Kashif Nadeem

NITTTR, Bhopal Characterization of Bitumen Emulsion Stabilized Mixes in Pavement Construction

Er. Satish Pandey

28 Nalla Gouri Shankar Rao

VNIT, Nagpur Computational approach for airfield pavement management system

Dr. Pradeep Kumar & Er. Sampath Kumar

29 Piyush Paliwal SGSITS, Indore Reliability analysis of Flexible Pavement

Er. Abhishek Mittal

30 Praveen Kumar Dcrust, Murthal Traffic Impact Assessment Inclusive of Social Aspects

Dr. Ravindra Kumar

31 Priyanka C.U. Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering, Shimoga

A case study on Traffic simulation modelling in mass housing

Dr. Ravindra Kumar

32 Priyanshu Varshney

Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida

Development of GPC using ultrafine fly ash

Dr. V.V.L Kanta Rao

33 Rubui Debbarma SVNIT, Surat Structural Evaluation of in Service Ultra thin white topping using FWD

Er. Sampath Kumar Pasupunuri

34 Shailendra Singh Yadav

SATI Degree College Vidisha (M.P)

Comparative Study of different types of Bridges & Flyovers for their suitability under different type of soil and other design parameters.

Dr. Rajeev Goel




35 Shivangi Sharma Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida,

Comparative study on carbonation and chloride induced corrosion of concretes made with different supplementary cementitious materials

Dr. V.V.L Kanta Rao

36 Shubham Suryawanshi

SGSITS , Indore Laboratory Study of SMA produced using Natural Aggregate & Steel Slag Aggregate with Wax Coated and Bitumen Coated Fibre as Stabilizer

Er. Gagandeep Singh

37 Suresh Badavath VNIT, Nagpur Deformation Behaviour of Zinc Slag in Embankment Construction

Dr. A.K. Sinha

38 Vaibhav vilasrao Butle

VNIT, Nagpur Numerical Modelling of Geo foam filled Embankment

Ms. Parvathi G.S.

39 Yadavarao Surada VNIT, Nagpur Ground remediation using steel fibre reinforced grouting

Ms. Parvathi G.S.

40 Zubair Yousuf Al-Falah University, Faridabad

Impact of Vibration on Residential due to (DMRC) Delhi Metro Rail Corporation

Dr. Nasim Akhtar

41 M.S. Ramasubramanya

Dayanand College of Engineering, Bangalore

Optimization of Budget using Programme Analysis of HDM-4

Dr. Devesh Tiwari

M. TECH SUMMER TRAINING1 B Raj Kumar NIT, Warangal Study to determine the impact

of curing time and curing temperature on Foam stabilized cold mixes

Dr. G. Bharath

2 Satyaveer Singh NIT, Warangal Comparative performance assessment of mix seal surfacing mixes prepared through cold mix and hot mix technology

Er. Satish Pandey

3 Amit Devshali NIT, Kerala Mix proportion for porous pavement design

Er. Sampath Kumar Pasupunuri




4 Kanchupati Ventakeswarlu

NIT, Tiruchirappalli Pavement evaluation using FWD & use of HDM-4 software for development of pavement management system

Er. R.K. Srivastava

5 Tinu Thomas NIT, Warangal Laboratory Study of Grout with different admixtures for its application in cement grouted bound macadam (CGBM)

Er. Dinesh Ganvir

6 Vivek Kumar NIT, Warangal Laboratory Study of Grout with different admixtures for its application in cement grouted bound macadam (CGBM)

Er. Dinesh Ganvir

7 Nishanth Patel Bits, Pilani Utilization of Fly Ash in DLC (Dry Lean Concrete)

Er. Romeil Sagwal

8 A Shashank Bits, Pilani Dry lean concrete and pavement quality concrete- design, construction & performance- A study

Er. S. Ravi Shankar

9 Vaishnav V K College Of Engineering Trivandrum

Evaluation of parking problems in urban areas- A case study of Ghaziabad city (UP)

Dr. J. Natraju Er. Shubhash Chand

10 Kiran Krishnan Bits, Pilani Corridor improvement plan for Ghaziabad

Dr. A. Mohan Rao

11 Rachit Sharma NIT, Tiruchirappalli Evaluation of freight traffic characteristics:- A case study of Delhi

Ms. Farhat Azad

12 Nidhi Kathait NIT, Tiruchirappalli Microscopic traffic simulation for two lane roads

Dr. E. Madhu

13 Akash Berlia NIT, Tiruchirappalli Traffic Modal Shift Analysis Dr. Nasim Akhtar

14 Prasanna K Anna University Traffic characteristics and impact assessment

Dr. S. Padma



B. TECH DISSERTATIONS

S.No. Title of Project/Thesis Names of Student Institute Supervisors

1 Aditya Singh Thapar Instituite of Engineering & Technology

Effect of aging on resilient modulus of bituminous mixture with time

Dr. Devesh Tiwari

2 Akash Sharma Thapar Instituite of Engineering & Technology

Composite wearing coat/surface treatments for maintenance of flexible pavements

Er. Manoj Shukla

3 Akshay Saini Thapar Instituite of Engineering & Technology

Laboratory study of zinc slag as a replacement of fine aggregate in pavement quality concrete

Er. Dinesh Ganvir

4 Aashia Jamia Millia Islamia

Laboratory evaluation of bituminous mixes modified with polymeric waste

Er. Manoj Shukla

5 Chaman Ara Jamia Millia Islamia


Er. Manoj Shukla

6 Nadeem Babu Jamia Millia Islamia


Er. Manoj Shukla

7 Harish G. Anna University Non Destructive Testing of concrete structures

Er. Durga Prasad Golla

B. TECH SUMMER TRAINING

1 Aditya Kapoor SRM University Numerical Investigation of piezoelectric energy harvesters in a bridge

Dr. Naveet Kaur

2 Namrata Kamboj JMIETI Radaur Performance moNIToring of bridges through instrumentation

Er. G.K. Sahu

3 Shikhar Mittal NIEC , New Delhi A report on quality assurance of bridge construction materials

Dr. V.V.L Kanta Rao

4 Chetna Srivastava VNIT, Nagpur Performance analysis of structures through instrumentation

Er. G.K. Sahu




5 Macharla Aravind VNR vigana jyothi institute of engg & technology

Planning & design aspects of culverts and small bridges

Dr. P Lakshmay

6 Yashwanth Narayan VNR vigana jyothi institute of engg & technology

Planning & design aspects of culverts and small bridges

Dr. P Lakshmay

7 Jayant Kumar Jangir NIT, Hamirpur Study of wired & wireless networks of CRRI

S. mariappan

8 Kota Ruchishya Bansthali university

Development of a Web Application on Driver’s Skill Test Using PHP and MySQL

S. mariappan

9 Richa Joshi Bansthali university

Development of a Web Application on Driver’s Skill Test Using PHP and MySQL

S. mariappan

10 Atul Aman HMR Institute of Technology & management, Hamidpur

AIS- attendance information system for trainee and casual labours

S. mariappan

11 Gayathry P TKM College of Engineering, kerala

Effect of rejuvenator on recycled binder

Dr. G Bharath

12 Devika Harikumar TKM College of Engineering, kerala

Effect of rejuvenator on aging properties of viscocity grade bitumen

Dr. Shiksha Swaroopa Kar

13 Siyad S TKM College of Engineering, kerala

Pavement construction using stabilised waste material

Er. U.K. Guruvittal

14 Naseera K K TKM College of Engineering, kerala

Properties of steel fibre reinforced grout for its application ground improvement

Ms. Parvathi G.S.

15 Rishabh Jain Teerthanker mahaveer university

Use of stabilized soil in road construction

Er. U.K. Guruvittal

16 Anmol Kr. Sethi Teerthanker mahaveer university

Use of stabilized soil in road construction

Er. U.K. Guruvittal




17 Sunil Kr. Jatav NIT, agartala PCI based evaluation of road network

Dr. Pradeep Kumar

18 Vaibhav Sachdeva Shiv Nadar University

Evaluation of pavement surface defects using digital image processing

Dr. Pradeep Kumar

19 Gadam Rajinth VNR vigana jyothi institute of engg & technology

Traffic Circulation plan of Indirapuram, Ghaziabad UP

Er. shubhash Chand Dr. J. Natraju

20 Raghavendra Rai KIET Group of Institutions Ghaziabad

Analysis/estimation of parking demand and its design in context with development of CMP for ghaziabad

Er. Shubhash Chand Dr. A. Mohan Rao

21 Aarushi Bhardwaj G.D Goenka University

Study of road conditions and traffic to find the possible fuel saving

Dr. Ravindra Kumar

22 Parteek DTU, Delhi Training investigation on causes of failure & remedial measures on Delhi roads

Amit Kumar

23 Nikhil Meena DTU, Delhi Training investigation on causes of failure & remedial measures on Delhi roads

Shankh Das

24 Rohit Kashyap Sunder deep college of architecture

Renovation & Interior works

Er. Mukesh Kumar

25 Shivangi Sharma Guatam Buddha University

Experimental investigation for carbonation of concrete structure in NCR regions

Dr. V.V.L. Kanta Rao

26 Kanishka Lingaya’s GVKS Institute of Management & technology

Geotechnical Investigation of Roads

Er. Kanwar Singh

Visitors

Visitors


Glimpses of Visitors at CSIR-CRRIl The officials of M/s HANGZHOU SPECIAL

AUTOMOBILE CO., LTD., CHINA JINGGONG visited CSIR-CRRI on April 02, 2018 to have formal discussions with the Director, CSIR-CRRI, to explore International R&D Collaboration possibilities with CSIR-CRRI regarding up gradation of their Mobile Bridge Inspection Vehicle (MBIV).

l Supreme Court Road Safety Committee visited CSIR-CRRI on April 09, 2018 to review the indigenously developed Car Driving Simulator. Prof. Satish Chandra, Director, CSIR-CRRI welcomed the committee members, followed by the brief introduction to the Car Driving Simulator by Dr. Neelima Chakrabarty, Sr. Pr. Scientist & Head TES Division, CSIR-CRRI. The presentation on Car Driving Simulator for Indian Conditions was done by Dr. Errampalli Madhu, Pr. Scientist, Head TP Division, CSIR-CRRI. Members of the Industrial partner Faros Simulations Pvt. Ltd were also present and a discussion was held for possible commercialization of the product/technology.

Demonstration of the simulator was carried out at Simulator Lab in which different learner driving and advance driving modules with different environmental conditions (e.g. day time& night time) and road stenches (e.g. city roads, highway, expressway, hill roads under typical Indian road conditions and driving test sections namely e.g. "S","H" Curve, acute angle, hairpin bends and Steep Ascending/Descending while addressing different issues of the driver characteristics like drivers brake reaction time during sudden appearance of real time (graphic) hazards e.g. dog; pedestrians; hand cart puller; two wheeler etc. Different Psycho Motor Tests were also demonstrated which are globally accepted compulsory tests for applicants of learner license e.g. Visual Acuity, Glare Test, colour vision test, judgment of speed and distance test, Complex reaction time test. User

l Delegation of 22 Civil Engineers from Royal Kingdom of Bhutan visited CSIR-CRRI on April 04, 2018 to acquire knowledge on testing of Engineering Materials through laboratory Demonstration and specialised equipments by the CRRI experts.

Visitors


Data Management & Driving Simulator Report was shown by Dr.Ch. Ravi Sekhar, Principal Scientist of Transportation Planning Division, after this session was concluded.

l A delegation headed by Charles Kizito, Head Corporate Strategy Management and Allen Catherine Kagine, Executive Director from Uganda National Roads Authority visited CSIR-CRRI on August 09, 2018 to explore R&D collaborations.

l A delegation from Canada along with officers from Govt. of Nepal visited CSIR-CRRI on June 18, 2018.

l A Delegation from Indonesia Traffic Police visited CSIR-CRRI on August 21, 2018 for R & D Collaboration on on-line traffic management

l Mr. David He, China visited CSIR-CRRI on December 18, 2018 for the discussion on “Development of Car Driving Simulator in China”.

l Mr. Chandra Sekhar, Chief General manager (Retd) Bihar State Road Development Corporation Limited Patna visited CSIR-CRRI on January 16, 2019 for discussion on “Development of Bihar Road Research Institute at Patna”.

l Mr. Yuto Mizuna, JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation, Japan visited on February 04, 2019 for discussion “Collaboration on Modified Binders”.

l Mr. Mushab Bin Khondker, MUSAD Consulting, Dhaka visited CSIR-CRRI during February 21-22, 2019 for discussion on “Joint Venture for a project in Bangladesh”.

Visitors


l Prof. Idaku Ishii, Hiroshima University, Japan, Dr. Sanjay, CSIR-CEERI and delegation visited CSIR-CRRI on March 06, 2019 for the discussion on “Vision based Road inspection, Traffic monitoring including Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)”.

l Mr. V. Ramnesh and his team from APTIDCL visited CSIR-CRRI on May 13, 2018 for deployment of CSIR technologies in the state of Andra Pradesh.

l Prof. K. N. Satyanarayana, Director, IIT Tirupathi visited CSIR-CRRI on May 11, 2018 for a MoU with CRRI.

l Prof. Gabriel J. Assaf, Senior Transportation Advisor, Janusz Sobieniak, Team Leader IMC Worldwide Inc. USA visited CSIR-CRRI to explore R&D collaborations

l Prof. Michael Darter, Professor Emeritus, University of Illinois, USA and Senior Principal Engineer, Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA), USA visited CSIR-CRRI to deliver a lecture on “Design of Reliable and Optimum Concrete Pavement Designon 22nd January 2019.

l Prof Ashish Nabidar, Albama Transport Institute (ATI) USA visited CSIR-CRRI on November 24, 2018 to deliver “expert lecture” in TES/TPE Division.

l Joint Seceretary, MSME, Govt. of India visited CSIR-CRRI on May 01, 2018 for discussion on CRRI technologies for MSME.

l Mr. Ravi Kiran and Mr. Gagan Verma, from LONRIX visted CSIR-CRRI on August 08, 2018 for partnership with CRRI for their software on road asset management.

Membership of Staff in Various

Technical Committees

Membership of Staff in Various Technical Committees of the Professional Organizations


Name of the scientist/Staff Position held Name of the committee

Prof. Satish Chandra

Convener H-1 Committee of IRC, New Delhi

Convener IMRA Committee of IRC, New Delhi

Convener PCD6 Committee of BIS, New Delhi

Dr. Lakshmy Parameswaran

Member Secretary IRC’s B-9 Committee: Sea links including Special Bridges

Co-Convenor IRC’s B-2 Committee: Loads and Stresses

Member IRC’s Expert Group Constituted for the preparation of National Bridge Code

Member IRC’s B-4 Committee: Concrete (Reinforces & prestressed) Bridge

Member IRC’s B-5 Committee: Steel and Composite Structures

Member IRC’s H-5 Committee- Rural Road

Member HRB: Identification, Monitoring & Research Application (IMRA) Committee

Member IRC’s B-8 Committee: Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Bridges

Member IRC’s G-4 Committee: Mechanization & Instrumentation

Member Civil Engineering Divisional Council, Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi

Alternate Member BIS’s CED: 38 Special Structure Committee

Member Drafting Group: IS-1893(Part 3)

Member Expert Group for Suggesting Measures for Cost Reduction in Rural roads (NRRDA)

Member Research Advisory Council, National Council of Cement and Building Materials, Ballabgarh

Member Project Review Board, Ocean Structures Group, National Institute of of Ocean Technology, Chennai.

Member Project Review Committee (PRC) Institute of Steel Development and Growth, Kolkatta

Member Committee for Empanelment of Bearing and Expansion Joint Manufacturers and Suppliers, MoRTH, New Delhi

Member Managing Committee/Scientific Committee, Indian Group of International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering(ING-IABSE)

Member STAC Committee, Pune Municipal Corporation (Bridge Expert)




Er. S S Gaharwar

Member Secretary IRC B3 Committee on “Foundation, Substructure, Protective Works and Masonry Bridges”

Member Secretary IRC B6 Committee on “Bearings, Joints and Appurtenances”

Member High Power Technical Committee of Ghaziabad Development Authority to Assess the Structural Stability of Multi-storeyed EWS/LIG Flats of Tulsi Niketan Yojna, Ghaziabad (U.P.)

Member BIS CED 54 on “Reinforced Cement Concrete”

Er. G K Sahu

Honorary Secretary ICI Ghaziabad Centre

Member Indian Geotechnical Society

Member BSS Committee IRC

Dr. Rajiv Garg MemberAdvisory board “Skill Council” of Haryana Vishwakarma Skill University (HVSU)(2017-2019)

Dr. VV L K Rao

Member IRC’s B-8 Committee: Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Bridges

MemberExecutive Committee of Indian Concrete Insitute, New Delhi

Alternate Member CED 2 Committee of Bureau of Indian Standards

Member Indian Geotechnical Society (Delhi Chapter)

Dr. Rajeev Goel Member Structural stability of old buildings at CSIR-IMMT, Bhubaneswar

Dr. Rajeev Goel Alternate Member BIS Committee

Dr. Rajeev Goel Member IRC’s B-1 Committee:

Dr. Naveet Kaur Member Indian Geotechnical Society

M. N. NagabhushanMember Secretary IRC H-6 Committee

Member BIS-PCDC and PCD 6

Er. Manoj Kumar ShuklaMember Secretary IRC H-2 Committee

Member IRC H-9 Committee

Dr. Ambika BehlMember BIS PCD 6

Member H9 IRC

Dr. Kishor Kumar Co-chairman G-6 committee




Er. U.K. Guru Vittal

MemberIndian Roads Congress H 4 Committee on ‘Embankment, Ground Improvement & Drainage

Member Indian Roads Congress Accreditation Committee

Member (Representing Director, CRRI)

Ministry of Rural Development - Empowered Committee for Sanctioning PMGSY Proposals

Member NRIDA Committee for Review of Guidelines on New Materials/Technologies

MemberStanding Technical Advisory Committee, MCGB, Mumbai

Dr. Vasant G Havanagi Member Secretary of Indian Roads Congress.

H-4 committee on Embankment, Ground improvement and Drainage

Dr. Pankaj Gupta

Member BIS CED 48

Member BIS CED 56

Dr P.S. Prasad Member Secretary of Indian Roads Congress.

G-6 Committee

Ms. Parvathi G. S.

Member of working group for the preparation of guidelines for IS 14458: Part- 6

Hill Area Development Engineering Sectional Committee

Alternate member Bureau of Indian Standards BISTXD 30 Geosynthetic Sectional committee

Sh. K. Sitaramanjaneyulu

Co-Convener Indian Roads Congress (IRC), H-6 "Road Maintenance and Asset Management Committee"

Member Secretary Indian Roads Congress (IRC), H-2 "Flexible Pavement Committee"

Member Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), CED-6 "Stone Sectional Committee"

MemberBhagalpur College of Engineering, Bhagalpur, Board of Governors

Member NIT, Tirucharappalli, Research Advisory Board 0f Centre of Excellence in Transportation Engineering (CETransE)




Dr. Pradeep Kumar

Member Indian Roads Congress (IRC), H-6 "Road Maintenance and Asset Management Committee"

Chairman CRRI Welfare Committee

Chairman CRRI Resident Welfare Committee

Chairman Information and Dissemination Committee, ICOPAC 2018

Member CRRI Asset Management Implementation Committee

Member Committee for evaluation of proposals sponsored by industry related to development of products/process

Member DAC Member of AcSIR

Sh. R.K. Srivastava Member H-3 (Rigid Pavement committee, Indian Road Congress)

Dr. Devesh Tiwari

Invitee Member H-8 (Urban Roads, Streets & Transport) Committee (2015-17), Indian Roads Congress (IRC

Member Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) committee on Aggregates from other than Natural Sources, CED 2/P3'

Member Standing Committee constituted by MORTH on 'Introduction of new technology/alternative design in the projects on EPC/BOT basis'.

Member Technical Scrutiny Committee The ADB and world bank Projects sponsored to Uttar Pradesh Public Works Department

Invitee Member TIFAC - Assigned for 'Technology Needs Assessment (TNA)' and Assigned by MOEF&CC

Vice President CSIR-CRRI Sports Club

Dr. Rakesh Kumar

Member IRC, H-9

BWC Member of IIT Indore

BWC, IIT Indore

Member Infra structure development of NCCBM, Faridabad

Member ISO/TC 71,74,75 BIS committee on cement and concrete sectional committee of CED 2/P1, CED 5, CED 51.

Er. Binod Kumar Member IRC H-3 committee for Rigid Pavement

Dr. Jakkula Nataraju

BIS TED 28 committee mebmer

BIS TED 28 committee on Intelligent Transport Systems

Attending on behalf of Director CRRI

FOB committee chaired by PWD Secretary, Delhi




Sh. Ramesh Chandra Majhi Expert Member FOB Sub-committee chaired by PWD Official, MLA Delhi

Dr. A. Mohan Rao

BIS TED 28 committee mebmer

BIS TED 28 committee on Intelligent Transport Systems

Attending on behalf of Director CRRI

FOB committee chaired by PWD Secretary, Delhi

Dr. S. Velmurugan

Co-Convener IRC, Road Design and Safety, H-7 Committee

Co-opted Member IRC, Traffic Engineering and Transportation Engineering, H-1 Committee

Sub-Group Convener and Member

IRC, Urban Roads H-8 Committee

Dr. Madhu Errampalli Member Secretary Transport Planning & Traffic Engineering Committee (H-1) of IRC

Dr. Ch. Ravi Sekhar

Member Secretary IRC H8 Committee.

Member CRRI Management Council

Dr Ravindra Kumar

Advisor Advisory Committee, at NISPANA

Member NITI Ayog Transport Working Committee meeting

Doctoral Advisory Committee and External Examiner

DTU Delhi, IIT BHU

Membership of National and

International Organisations

Membership of National and International Organisations


l Australian Road Research Board (ARRB), Australia

l Bureau of Indian Standards, Manak Bhawan, 9. Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi

l Indian Institute of Bridge Engineers (IIBS), New Delhi

l Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centers, Kakugachi, Kolkata

l Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Science, National Research Council, 2101, Constitution Avenue, Washington DC, USA

l Indian Geotechnical Society, C/o Central Soil and Material Research Station, Olof Palme Marg, Hauz Khas, New Delhi

l Indian Road Congress, Jamnagar House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi

l Government of Indian Librarians Association (GILA (Regd.)) C/o Planning Commission, Library, Yojna Bhawan, Sansad Marg ,New Delhi

l Society for Information Science, NISCAIR Building, Hillside Road, New Delhi

l Indian Group of Geotextiles, Central Board of Irrigation & Power, Malcha Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi

l Associate Membership of Current Science Association, Bangalore

l International Road Federation (IRF) India Chapter

Patents/Agreements/MoUs



Intellectual Property (Patents)Intellectual Property (Patents filed in India)

l A Device Useful for Evaluation of Road Conditions (Filing No.- 0325DEL2004)

l Utilisation of Waste Plastic Bags for Modification of Bitumen (Pat no. 246060)

l New Design for Box Insertion Through Highly Unstable Cohesion less Soil by Stabilisation of Vertical Cut Slopes (Filing No.- 0136DEL2012)

l Vehicle Mounted Automatic Controlled Mobile Bridge Inspection Device (Filing No.- 2984 DEL 2012)

l Upgraded Device for Road Condition Evaluation (Filing No.- 201611003957)

l Use of Thermocol(Expanded Polystyrene) Waste in Hot Bituminous Mixes for Road Construction (Filing No.- 1258 DEL2014)

l Utilisation of PVC Pipe Waste in Modifying Bitumen for Paving Applications (Filing No.- 1368DEL2014)

l Design and Development of Pothole Repair Machine (Filing No.- 0821 DEL 2014)

l Electro Mechanical Field Density Gauge (Filing No.- 1632DEL2014)

l New Process for Preparation of Harder Grade Bitumen (Vg40 And Vg50) For Formation of Asphalt Surfacing for Roads and Airfields (Filing No.- 2837DEL2015)

l Car Driving Simulator With Driver Diagnostic and Training Method (Filing No.- 201611040851.00)

l Process for Laying Roads Using Cold-Mix Technology(Filing No.- 201611039241A)

l Carbon Based Mixture for Improved Performance of Flexible Pavements as one of Bitumen Additives or Fillers and Methods of Preparation Thereof (Filing No.- 201611008235.00)

l Design of Noise Barrier Based on Different Frequencies on December 17, 2018 with the application number 201811047606.

Agreement signedl Between CSIR-CRRI and MORTH on

November 08, 2018 for a project titled “To study the corrosion of various reinforcement bar materials/structural steel including anti- corrosion coatings, concrete treated with surface coating under different environment exposure conditions”.

l Between CSIR-CRRI and JCB India Ltd. on November 30, 2018.

l Between CSIR-CRRI and National Mission on Himalayan Studies Team on April 25, 2018 for a project titled “Sustainable Road Pavements in High Altitude Regions Using Geo synthetics With CRRI-National Mission Himalayan Studies”.

l Between CSIR-CRRI and National Mission on Himalayan Studies Team on January 15, 2019 for a project titled “Application of Cold Bitumen Based Eco friendly Road Building Technology for the Special Features Himalayan Regions”.

l Between CSIR-CRRI and NCRTC (National Capital Region Corporation) on February 19, 2019 for a project titled “Noise and Vibration Study for Delhi-Meerut RRTS Corridor”.

l Between CSIR-CRRI and HEICO, New Delhi for “Development of Resilient Modulus Testing System” on May 10, 2018.

l Between CSIR-CRRI and Trucksuvidha on July 02, 2018.

l Between CSIR-CRRI and NIT Agartala for a project titled “Safe road connectivity for Tripura state of NE Region of India” on May 28, 2018.

l Between CSIR-CRRI and S.E. Railway, Kolkata for a project titled “Study on Vibration Levels on Railway Bridge between Andul-Sankrail during Construction Process” on July 05, 2018.

l Between CSIR-CRRI and Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for a project titled “Estimation of fuel losses and Assessment of Air Quality at selected Traffic Intersections in Delhi” on October 01, 2018.

l Between CSIR-CRRI and Excel India Publisher for “Printing of Technical Proceedings and souvenir for ICOPAC” on October 12, 2018.



l Between CSIR-CRRI and OOMS Polymer Modified Bitumen Pvt.Ltd. on December 04, 2018.

l Between CSIR-CRRI and MBD Industries on December 18, 2018.

l Between CSIR-CRRI and Faros Simulations Systems Pvt. Ltd. on February 13, 2019.



MoU signedl Between CSIR-CRRI and International Institute

of Health Management Research on November 15, 2018.

l Between CSIR-CRRI and MUSAD Engineering and Consultancy, Bangladesh on March 06, 2019.

l Between CSIR-CRRI and IIT-Tirupati on May 11, 2018.

l Between CSIR- CRRI and National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) on October 12, 2018.

Papers in Journals

Papers in Journals


1. Mithun Mohan and Satish Chandra (2018), “Critical gap estimation at two-way stop-controlled intersections based on occupancy time data”, Transportmetrica A: Transport Science, 14(4), 316–329. (IF = 2.25)

2. Mithun Mohan and Satish Chandra (2018), “Three methods of PCU estimation at Unsignalised intersections”, Transportation Letters: the International Journal of Transportation Research, 10(2), 68-74. (IF = 0.725)

3. Subhadip Biswas, Satish Chandra and Indrajit Ghosh (2018), “An advanced approach for estimation of PCU values on undivided urban roads under heterogeneous traffic conditions”, Transportation Letters: the International Journal of Transportation Research, published on line on December 25, 2018, https://doi.org/10.1080/19427867.2018.1563268

4. Mithun Mohan and Satish Chandra (2018), “Influence of Major Stream Composition on Critical Gap at Two-Way Stop-Controlled Intersections - A Case Study”, Transportation Letters: the International Journal of Transportation Research, Published on line, June 20, 2018. (IF = 0.725).

5. Arpita Saha, Souvik Choudhary, Satish Chandra and Indrajit Ghosh (2018), “Kriging based saturation flow models for traffic conditions in Indian cities”, Transportation Research, Part A, 118, 38-51, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tra.2018.08.037. (IF = 3.02)

6. A. K. Bharti, Ch. Ravisekhar, and Satish Chandra, (2018), “Modeling travel time of car with varying demand on an urban midblock section”, Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems, 22(2), 99-105. (IF 2.164)

7. Satish Chandra and Mithun Mohan (2018), “Analysis of Driver Behaviour at Unsignalized Intersections”, Paper Number 675, Journal of Indian Roads Congress, 79(2), 5-10.

8. P. Negi, T. Chakraborty, N. Kaur and S. Bhalla (2018), “Investigations on Effectiveness of embedded PZT patches at varying orientations for monitoring concrete hydration using EMI technique”, Construction & Building Materials, 169 (Apr), 489-498. (IF 3.485)

9. S. Bhalla and N. Kaur (2018), “Prognosis of Low-Strain Fatigue Induced Damage in RC Structures using Embedded Piezo-Transducers as Global cum Local Vibration Sensors”, International Journal of Fatigue, 113, 98-112. (IF 3.132)

10. N. Kaur, S. Bhalla and S.C.G. Maddu, (2019) “Damage Detection, Retrofitting Assessment and Long Term Monitoring of Reinforced Concrete Structures using Embedded PZT Patches”, Journal of Intelligent Materials and Smart Structures, 30(1), 100-115. (IF 2.211)

11. Lincy Varghese, V.V.L.K. Rao and Lakshmy Parameswaran (2018), “A Study on Nanosilica and Microsilica added Concretes under Different Transport Mechanisms”, Concrete Research, Institute of Civil Engineers (UK), 70(23), 1205-1216.

12. Lincy Varghese, V.V.L.K. Rao and Lakshmy Parameswaran (2018), “Improvement of Early Age Strength of High Volume Siliceous Fly Ash Concrete with Nanosilica- A Review”, Advances in Civil Engineering Materials, ASTM International, 7(1), 599-615.

13. G. Bharath, Manoj Shukla, M.N. Nagabhushana, Satish Chandra and Amit Shaw (2019), “Laboratory and Field Evaluation of Cement Grouted Bituminous Mixes”, Road Materials and Pavement Design, https://doi.org/10.1080/ 14680629.2019. 1567375

14. Ambika Behl, S.S. Kar, M.N. Nagabhushan, Satish Chandra, Manoj Shukla (2018), “Application of

Papers in Journals


Foam Bitumen in Asphalt Pavement Recycling: A Case Study”, Journal of the Indian Roads Congress, 79(2), 29-37.

15. S.S. Kar, A.K. Swamy, Devesh Tiwari and P.K. Jain (2018), “Impact of recycled asphalt pavement on properties of foamed bituminous mixtures”, Baltic Journal of Road and Bridge Engineering, 13(1), 14-22, https://doi.org/ 10.3846/ bjrbe. 2018. 383.

16. S.S. Kar, A.K. Swamy, Devesh Tiwari and P.K. Jain (2018), “Impact of low viscosity grade bitumen on foaming characteristics”, Journal of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering, 60(2), 40–52.

17. K . Kranthi and G. Bharath (2019), “ Viscoelastic Characterization of Cold Recycled Bituminous Mixtures”, Construction & Building Materials, 199, 298-306, doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.11.273.

18. G. Bharath and M.A. Reddy (2018), “Estimation of Dynamic Modulus values of bituminous Mixes from Repeated Indirect Tensile Test”, Indian Highways, Indian Roads Congress, 46(7), 15-24.

19. K. Arora, A. Behl and P.K. Jain (2018) “Design Approach for Low Volume Rural Road Using Nano-materials Stabilized soil, Journal of ASTM: Advances in Civil Engineering Materials 7(2), 19-31, https://doi.org/10.1520/ACEM20170029.

20. A. K. Sinha, V. G. Havanagi and J.T. Shahu, (2019), "Construction and performance of jarofix waste material embankment", Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers – Construction materials, https://doi.org/10.1680/jcoma.18.00003.m

21. A. K. Sinha, V. G. Havanagi and J.T. Shahu (2018), "Characterization of jarofix for usage in geotechnical projects", Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers – Geotechnical Engineering, 171(5), 439–450.

22. G. S. Parvathi and P. K. Basudhar (2018), “Flexural response of beams on bisco-elastic foundations with predictions beyond the loading Area”, International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, Taylor and Francis Group Publications, DOI: 10.1080/19386362.2018.1450700. (IF 0.31)

23. G. S. Parvathi, V. G. Havanagi, V.K. Kanaujia and A.K. Sinha (2018), "Ground Improvement for the Construction of Road over Soft Organic Soil: A Case Study", The Bridge and structural Engineer, 48 (2), 70-80.

24. G. S. Parvathi, A.K. Sinha and V. G. Havanagi (2019), “Red Mud - Fly Ash Mix as an Embankment Fill Material”, Indian Highways, Indian Roads Congress, 47(3), 20-25.

25. K. Singh, S. Mittal and K. Kumar, (2018), "Reduction in lateral displacement of cohesionless soil at Box tunnel face using nails in Overburden", International journal of Geosynthetics and Ground Engineering. 4(3), 21.

26. R.K. Panigrahi (2018), "Assessment of Rock slope Adjacent to Hill roadways", The Indian Mining & Engineering Journal, 57 (7), 12-17.

27. V.B Yadav, Sippy Kalra and Ranu Gadi, (2019), “Clay based nanocomposites for the removal of heavy metals from water: a review”, Journal of Environmental Management, 232, 803-817. (IF 4.45)

28. V.B. Yadav, Ranu Gadi and Sippy Kalra (2018), “Synthesis and characterization of novel nanocomposite by using kaolinite and carbon nanotubes”, Applied Clay Science, 155, 30-36. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clay.2017.11.043.

29. A.M. Rao, S. Velmurugan and Satish Chandra (2018), “Impact of Road Safety Audit Implementation on Expressway”, Indian Highways, Indian Roads Congress, 46(11), 35 - 42.

Papers in Journals


30. Minal, K.K. Gajrani and Ch. Ravi Sekhar (2018),“Impact of road rationing on modal shift andtransport sustainability in Delhi, India”, Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers-Transport, DOI: 10.1680/jtran.18.00023. (IF 0.4)

31. Minal, Ch. Ravi Sekhar and Errampalli Madhu, (2018), “Development of Neuro-Fuzzy based Multimodal Mode Choice Model for Commuter in Delhi”, IET Intelligent Transport Systems, DOI: 10.1049/iet-its.2018.5112. (IF 1.38)

32. P. Deepa, Laad Meena, Sangita and Rina Singh, (2019), "An overview of use of nnoadditives in enhancing the properties of pavement construction binder bitumen", World Journal of Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1108/WJE-04-2018-0136

33. P. Das, M. Parida, and V.K. Katiyar (2018), "Macroscopic Pedestrian Flow Modelling using Simulation Technique", International Journal for Traffic & Transport Engineering 8(2), 166-176, DOI:10.7708/ijtte.2018.8(2).02

34. E. Madhu, K.S. Patil and C.S.R.K. Prasad (2018), “Evaluation of integration between public transportation modes by developing sustainability index in India”, Journal of Case Studies of Transport Policy, Elsevier Publishers, September 2018, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cstp.2018.09.005.

35. Shewta Gaur, Niraj Sharma, Rajni Dhyani and Anil Singh (2018), “Environmental Auditing as a Risk Management Tool: Case Study of an Automobile Axle Manufacturing Unit in India”, Environmental Engineering & Management Journal, 17(11):2695-2702. (IF 1.334)

36. Niraj Sharma, P.V. Pradeep Kumar, A. Singh, R. Dhyani, Ch. Ravisekhar and K. Ravinder (2019), “Measurement of Idling Fuel Consumption and Estimation of Emission at Selected Signalized Intersections in Delhi”, Journal of Cleaner Production, 212, 8-19. (IF= 5.651)

37. A.K. Bharti, Ch. Ravisekhar and Satish Chandra (2018), “Travel time reliability as a level of service measure for urban and inter-urban corridors in India”, Journal of Current Science, 114(9). (IF 0.99)

38. Ankit Kathuria, Ch. Ravisekhar and M. Parida (2018), “Examining failure rate dynamics to estimate capacity of bus rapid transit system corridor”, Journal of Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers-Transport, https://doi.org/10.1680/jtran.17.00161. (IF 0.402)

39. P.P. Kumara, Ch. Ravi Sekhar and M. Parida (2018), “Residential dissonance in TOD neighbourhoods”, Journal of Transport Geography, 72, 166-177. (IF 2.69)

40. P.K. Sarkar and Ch. Ravisekhar (2019), “Smart Transportation System Citing Best Practices and its Relevance in Indian Cities”, Indian Highways, Indian Roads Congress, 47(2), 23-31.

41. G.R. Bivina, Purnima Parida, Mukti Advani and M. Parida (2018), “Pedestrian Level of Service Model for Evaluating and Improving Sidewalks From Various Land uses", European Transport, issue 67, paper no. 2, ISSN 1825-3997.

42. T.R. Bagul, Kiran Patil, Alka Kote, B.S. Balpgold, Ravindra Kuma and Rakesh Kumar (2018), “Analysis of Autorickshaw as an Intermediate Paratransit system”, International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, 118(24). https://www.scopus.com/sourceid/19700182690#tabs=0. (SCI 0.23)

Papers in

Conferences/Seminars

Papers in Conferences/Seminars


1. Ambika Behl, Satish Chandra and S.S. Kar (2018), “Effect of warm mix additive on the performance of Crumb rubber modified asphalt: A case study”, International Conference on Rubberized Asphalt- Asphalt Rubber 2018, September 25-28, 2018, South Africa.

2. Sabyasachi Biswas, Indrajit Ghsoh and Satish Chandra (2018), “Conceptual method for computing strean equivalency factor at signalized intersections under mixed traffic conditions”, Third National conference on Recent Advances in Traffic Engineering (RATE 2018), August 11-12, 2018, SVNIT Surat, India.

3. Sabyasachi Biswas, Indrajit Ghsoh and Satish Chandra (2018), “Conceptual method for estimating start-up loss time under heterogeneous traffic conditions”, Third National conference on Recent Advances in Traffic Engineering (RATE 2018), August 11-12, 2018, SVNIT Surat, India.

4. N.Yogeshwar, Ashish Dhamaniya, Dilip Patel and Satish Chandra (2018), “Analysis of traffic characteristics at toll plaza using performance box”, Third National conference on Recent Advances in Traffic Engineering (RATE 2018), August 11-12, 2018, SVNIT Surat, India.

5. P. Kumar, P. K. Garg and M. Parida, (2018), "Development of a Road Information and Management System Using Geospatial Tools", Proceedings of an International Conference on Geomatics in Civil Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, pp. 40.

6. P. Kumar, and S. Kota, (2018), "Use of Modern Technologies for Maintenance of Delhi Roads", Proceedings of International Conference on Pavements and Computational Approaches (ICOPAC-2018), CSIR-Central Road Research Institute, New Delhi., pp. 213-223.

7. A. Gupta, and D. Tiwari, (2018), "Evaluation of Damage Caused by Overloaded Vehicles on Flexible Pavements", Proceedings of International Conference on Pavements and Computational Approaches (ICOPAC-2018), CSIR-Central Road Research Institute, New Delhi, pp. 224-229.

8. Lincy Varghese, V.V.L.K. Rao and Lakshmy Parameswaran (2018), “Use of Nanosilica for Improvement of Performance of Concrete Pavements-A Review”, International Conference on Pavements and Computational Approaches, New Delhi, November 16-17, 2018.

9. S.S. Gaharwar (2019), “Quality Assurance during Construction of Bridges”, ING-IABSE Workshop on Quality Assurance in Bridges and Flyovers – Design and Construction, Guwahati (Assam), March 8-9, 2019

10. Shilpa Pal, Ajay S. Patel and Rajeev K. Garg (2018), “Vibration Based Damage Detection and Analysis of a RCC Building”, 16th Symposium on Earthquake Engineering, 20-22 December 2018, IIT Roorkee, Paper No. 200.

11. Manoj Shukla, M.N. Nagabhushana, Bharath Gottumkkala, Satish Chandra, Amit Shaw (2018), “Cement Grouted Bituminous Mixes (CGBM) – A Paradigm Shift in Maintenance of Urban Roads”, International Conference on Pavements and Computational Approaches 2018 (ICOPAC 2018), November 16-17, 2018.

12. Ambika Behl, Siksha S.S. Kar, M.N Nagabhushana, Satish Chandra and Manoj Shukla (2019), “Application Of Foam Bitumen In Asphalt Pavement Recycling”, Conference on Transportation Infrastructure Projects: Conception to Execution at IIT Roorkee, Jan, 7-10 2019.

13. Rakesh Kumar (2019), “Scaling Problem on Surface of Newly Constructed Concrete Pavement and Its



Repair”, Proceedings of International Seminar on Construction and Rehabilitation of Rigid Pavement - Current Practice and Way Forward, January 18-19, 2019, New Delhi, on a Pen Drive.

14. Binod Kumar (2018), “Repair and Rehabilitation of Concrete Pavement”, Proceedings of International Conference on Innovations in Concrete (ICI-IWC 2018), September 19-22, 2018, Bangalore.

15. Binod Kumar (2019), “Determination of curling Stresses in an Instrumented Concrete Pavement Slab”, Proceedings of International Seminar on Construction and Rehabilitation of Rigid Pavement - Current Practice and Way Forward, January 18-19, 2019, New Delhi , on a Pen Drive.

16. Binod Kumar and S. K. Nirmal (2019), “Tyre Bursting - The Role of Concrete Pavement Surface Condition”, Proceedings of International Seminar on Construction and Rehabilitation of Rigid Pavement - Current Practice and Way Forward, January 18-19, 2019, New Delhi , on a Pen Drive.

17. Binod Kumar and I. K. Pandey (2019), “Longitudinal Structural Cracking of Indian Concrete Highways: Cause Remedy and Prevention”, Proceedings of International Seminar on Construction and Rehabilitation of Rigid Pavement - Current Practice and Way Forward, January 18-19, 2019, New Delhi, on a Pen Drive.

18. Dinesh Ganvir, Nikunj Sureja , Binod Kumar and Dipak Rathav (2019), “Properties of Binary Blended Concrete with Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag for Pavement Quality Concrete”, Proceeding of International Conference on Pavements and Computational Approach (ICOPAC-2018), November 16-17, 2018 Delhi, pp167-175.

19. Dinesh Ganvir, Binod Kumar and Brajesh Malviya (2019), “Influence of Microsilica on Pavement Quality Concrete Mixes and Rigid Pavement Design”, Proceedings of International Seminar on Construction and Rehabilitation of Rigid Pavement-Current Practices and Way Forward, January 18-19, 2019, New Delhi , on a Pen Drive.

20. S. Ravi Shankar (2019), “Precast Concrete Pavements-Recent trends and development”, Proceedings of International Seminar on Construction and Rehabilitation of Rigid Pavement-Current Practices and Way Forward, January 18-19, 2019, New Delhi, on a Pen Drive.

21. Alok Ranjan, Ambrish Saurikhia and V. K. Kanaujia (2018), “Technical Mapping and Performance Requirements of Different Soils for Stabilisation”, International Conference on Pavements and Computational Approaches (ICOPAC-2018), November 16-17, 2018. New Delhi.

22. Ambrish Saurikhia, Ahmed Sirajuddin, Abid Haleem and Subhmay Gangopadhyay (2019), “Understanding Technology Forecasting through Scenario Building : A Study for Enhancing Fly Ash Utilization in Road Sector”, International Conference on Smart Cities – Opportunities & Challenges, March 14-16, 2019. New Delhi.

23. V.G. Havanagi, A.K. Sinha, G.S. Parvathi (2018), “Characterization of Phosphogypsum waste for Road construction”, Proceedings of the Indian Geotechnical Conference, December 13-15, 2018, Bengaluru.

24. Kanwar Singh, Satyendra Mittal, P.S. Prasad and Kishor Kumar (2018), “Critical Evaluation on Retention of Fine Sand through Soil Nailing for Construction of Rail Underpass by Box Jacking - A Case Study", International Symposium on Geotechnics for Transportation Infrastructure (ISGTI-2018)" April 7-8, 2018. pp 539-542.

25. M. Vinoth and P.S. Prasad (2018), "Performance Study of Pond Ash as Buffer Layer over Black Cotton Soil”, International Conference on Pavements and Computational Approaches, CSIR-Central Road



Research Institute, November 16 - 17, 2018, New Delhi.

26. Alok Ranjan (2019), "Nature of Ground Waves”, IACMAG_ Symposium 2019, IIT Gandhinagar, March 5-7, 2019, V.3, pp.1-10.

27. Alok Ranjan (2018), "Remediation of Contaminated sites”, International conference on Sustainable Waste Management through Design, 2-3 November, 2018, Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana (Punjab), India.

28. G.S. Parvathi, A.K. Sinha and V.G. Havanagi (2018), "Analysis of Distressed Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Wall-A Case Study", International Conference on Pavements and Computational Approaches, CSIR-Central Road Research Institute, November 16 - 17, 2018, New Delhi.

29. V.B. Yadav, Ranu Gadi and Sippy Kalra (2019), Application, synthesis and characterization of novel nanocomposite of clay and carbon nanotubes for improved adsorption of lead and nickel, International Conference on advanced materials (ICAM), March 6-7, 2019, Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, ICAM-2019 (PPA-40).

30. Kamini Gupta, Neelima Chakrabarty and S.Velmurugan (2018), “Study of Driver Behaviour Using Eye Tracker for Road Safety”, Third National Conference on Recent Advances in Traffic Engineering (RATE 2018), August 11-12, 2018, SVNIT Surat, A paper presented in the Conference.

31. V.M. Ashalakshmi, S. Padma, B.I. Koshy and Neelima Chakrabarty (2018), “A Comparison between Equilibrium Model and a Day-To-Day Model for Transit Rider’s Route Choice with Calibrated Information Parameter”, 3rd National Conference on Recent Advances in Traffic Engineering (RATE 2018), August 11-12, 2018, SVNIT Surat, A paper accepted for Springer Proceedings.

32. R. Meghala, A. Mohan Rao, S.Velmurugan and P. Sravana (2018), “Evaluation of Road Safety Audit Implementation Using Crash Reduction Factor and HDM-4” RATE 2018, August 11-12, 2018, SVNIT, Surat, A paper accepted for Springer Proceedings.

33. A.K. Tigar, Satbir Puwar, A.M. Rao and S. Velmurugan (2018), “Evaluation of Traffic Safety at Urban Intersections Using Surrogate Safety Measures” RATE 2018, August 11-12, 2018, SVNIT, Surat. A paper accepted for Springer Proceedings.

34. M. Sona, S .Velmurugan , S.D. Srividya, Padma and S. Kannan (2018), “Site Impact Assessment - A Case Study”, RATE 2018, August 11-12, 2018,SVNIT, Surat, A paper presented at the Conference only.

35. J. Parmar, P. Das, and S. Dave (2018), “A Case Study on Parking Demand and Supply Estimation”, Indian Roads Congress - Young, October 27-28, 2018, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT) Nagpur, India.

36. Mukti Advani, Purnima Parida, Niraj Sharma, Ravindra Kumar and P.V. Pradeep (2019), “Estimation of Fuel Consumption During Idling of Vehicles at Intersection – A Case Study Before and After Campaigning on Switching Off Behaviour”, International Conference on Transportation Infrastructure Projects – Conception to Execution (TIPEC - 2019), January 7-10, 2019, IIT Roorkee.

37. Mukti Advani, Purnima Parida, Niraj Sharma, Ravindra Kumar and P.V. Pradeep Kumar (2019), “Estimation of Fuel Consumption during Idling of Vehicles at Bhikaji Cama Intersection and Savings after Employing Suitable Mitigation Measures”, International Conference of Transportation Infrastructure Projects: Conception To Execution, January 2019. (Received BEST PAPER AWARD).



38. Lenjisa Bedada, Mukti Advani, Satish Chandra and Jayesh Juremalani (2018), "Estimating the impact of flyover on vehicle delay, fuel consumption and emission", Third National Conference on Recent Advances in Traffic Engineering, August 11-12, 2018, SVNIT Surat.

39. Prema Bisht, Mukti Advani, N.P. Melkania (2018), "Quantifying potential carbon footprint reduction by provision of non-motorised transport friendly infrastructure - case study of Delhi", Third National Conference on Recent Advances in Traffic Engineering, August 11-12, 2018, SVNIT Surat.

40. Prema Bisht, Mukti Advani and N.P. Melkania (2018), “Air pollutants reduction using non-motorized transport –friendly infrastructure in megacity Delhi”, POSTER presentation at International conference on Global Environmental Challenges Human Health and Sustainable Development (ESDACON-2019), 11-13th January 2019 at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India.

41. Satish Chandra, Ch.Ravi Sekhar and Md.Ruhina Begum (2019), “Optimum Design of Speed Hump Based on Empirical Data”, Proceedings of 98th Annual Meeting, Transportation Research Board, January 13-17, 2019, Washington.DC, ( Published Online Proceedings).

42. Shivani Verma, Ravindra Kumar and Niranjan Melkania, Alternate Vehicle Usage Controlling Policies & Their Effect on Vehicular Pollution – Case Study of Delhi2018 RATE-2018, August 11-12, 2018, SVNIT, CD Rom.

43. Ravindra Kumar, Neha Choudhary, P. Kumar and Satish Chandra (2018), “Video image processing based traffic counting and classification”, National Hindi Technical Seminar, August 13-14, 2018, CSIR Campus, Taramani, Chennai SERC, and CSIR Chennai Campus, CD ROM.

44. Saranya Sasi, S. Padma, Bino I Koshy, and K. Ravinder (2018), “Incorporation of Memory Length Parameter In A Day-to-day Modelling Framework & Its Comparison With Stochastic User Equilibrium Model”, Third National Conference on Recent Advances in Traffic Engineering, August 11-12, 2018 at SVNIT Surat.

45. V.M. Asha Lakshmi, S. Padma, Bino I Koshy and Neelima Chakrabarty (2018), “A Comparison between Equilibrium Model and a Day-To-Day Model for Transit Rider’s Route Choice with Calibrated Information Parameter”, Third National Conference on Recent Advances in Traffic Engineering, August 11-12, 2018 at SVNIT Surat.

46. R.K. Garg, Q.I. Kashif and K. Balaji (2018), “Towards Seismic Resilient Bridges on an Urban Mass Rapid Transport Network”, ASCE India Conference 2017- Urbanization Challenges in Emerging Economies, Pp. 645-656. ASCE. (https://ascelibrary.org/doi/10.1061/9780784482032.065), December 13, 2018.

Articles/Chapters

Articles/Chapters


1. A. Singh, N. Kaur, and S. Bhalla (2018), “Waste to Energy: Piezoelectric energy harvesting from Vehicular Movements”, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering-Springer (This was originally part of the Proceedings of 3rd National Conference on Recent Advances in Traffic Engineering)

2. U. K Vittal and V.K. Kanaujia (2018), ''Experimental Study on Tunnel Excavation Muck for Road Construction", Published in New Building Materials and Construction World, New Delhi, 24 (3), September 2018, pp.100-106.

3. Rina Singh (2018), “Importance of Nanoscience in Pavement Engineering and Environment Sector”, Nano Digest, 2018, 10 (4), April 2018, pp.28-34.

4. Rina Singh and R.K. Soni (2019), “Laser-Induced Heating Synthesis of Hybrid Nanoparticles, in book: Noble Metal-Metal Oxide Hybrid Nanoparticles: Fundamentals and Applications”, January 2019 Edited by Dr. Tuan Anh Nguyen, Dr. Satyabrata Mohapatra. DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-814134-2.00011-5,

5. R. Kumar, (2019), “Repair of Scaled Surface Areas of Newly Constructed Cement Concrete Pavement”, New Building Material & Construction World, 24, 70-78. ISSN 0973-0591.

6. Rajeev Goel (2018), “Load testing of continuous span bridges”, Civil Engineering & Construction Review, 31(10), October 2018, pp.52-61.

7. Rajeev Goel and G.K. Sahu (2018), “Seismic vulnerability assessment and strengthening of existing reinforced concrete buildings”, New Building Materials and Construction World, 23 (11), May 2018, pp. 140-150.

8. S.S. Kar and M. N. Nagabhushana (2018), “Cold Mix Technology For Rural Roads”, Civil Engineering and Construction Review, 31(4), April 2018, pp. 76-80

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Name of the staff Name of the Conference Venue Date

Dr. Rakesh KumarSh. Binod Kumar Sh. Dinesh Ganvir

International conferences on Pavement and Computational Approaches (ICOPAC-2018)

CSIR-CRRI,New Delhi

Nov 16-17, 2018

Dr. Rakesh KumarSh. Binod KumarSh. Dinesh GanvirSh. Ravi Shankar

International Seminar on ‘Construction and Rehabilitation of Rigid Pavement-Current Practices and Way Forward’

Indian Habitat Centre, New Delhi

Jan 18-19, 2019

Sh. Binod Kumar, Principal Scientist

International conference on Innovations in Concrete (ICI-ICW- 2018

NIMHANS Convention CentreBangalore

Sep 19-22, 2018

Sh. R K Srivastava, Sr. Prinipal Scientist & Dr. Pradeep Kumar, Prinicipal Scientist

Workshop on “Mental Models and System Thinking

CRRI Jul 25, 2018

Sh. R K Srivastava, Sr. Principal Scientist

Workshop on “Learning Disabilities and Personal Mastery”

CRRI Agu 31, 2018

Sh. R K Srivastava, Sr. Principal Scientist

International Seminar on “Construction and Maintenance of Rigid Pavement – Current Practices and Way Forward”

India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi

Jan 18-19, 2019

Sh. K. Sitaramanjaneyulu, Chief Scientist & Dr. Pradeep Kumar, Principal Scientist

79th Annual session of Indian Road Congress

Nagpur Nov 22-25, 2018

Sh. A. Saurikhia, Prinicipal Scientist

International Conference on Smart Cities – Opportunities & Challenges

Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

Mar 14-16, 2019

Sh. U.K. Guru Vittal, Chief scientist

34th M.P. Young Scientist Congress, Organised by M.P Council for Science & Technology

Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal

Feb 28 - Mar 1, 2019

Dr Vasant G Havanagi, Sr. Principal Scientist

79th Annual Session of Indian Roads Congress


Dr. Pankaj Gupta,Sr. Principal Scientist

International Conference on Payment and Computation Approaches (ICOPAC-2018)

CSIR-CRRI Nov 16-17, 2018

Sh. Alok Ranjan, Principal Scientist

International Conference on Payment and Computation Approaches (ICOPAC-2018)

CSIR-CRRI,

New Delhi

Nov 16-17, 2018




Ms. Parvathi G. S. Scientist

Indian Geotechnical Conference (IGC 2018)

IISC Bangalore Dec 13-15, 2018

79th Annual Session of Indian Roads Congress


International Conference on Pavements and Computational Approaches (ICOPAC) 2018

CRRI, New Delhi Dec 16-17, 2018

Sh. V. K. KanaujiaSr. Technical Officer

International conference on "Pavements and Computational Approaches (ICOPAC) 2018

CSIR-CRRI,New Delhi

Nov 16-17, 2018

International Symposium on Geotechnics of Transportation Infrastructure (ISGTI 2018)

Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

Apr 07-08, 2018

Dr. Lakshmy Parameswaran, Chief Scientist

One day Seminar on Safety in Construction of Bridges, Organised by BIS, New Delhi

Varanasi Jun 22, 2018

Dr. Naveet Kaur, Scientist & Sh. S. S. Gaharwar Sr. Principal Scientist

Seminar on “Road Construction in India”

Taj Man Singh Hotel, New Delhi

Nov15, 2018

Dr. Naveet Kaur Sh. S. S. Gaharwar Dr. VV L K RaoSh. G K Sahu Dr. Rajeev Goel Dr. Rajeev Kumar Garg Sh. D C Sharma Sh. M K Meena

International Conference on Pavements and Computational Approaches (ICOPAC) 2018

CSIR-CRRI,New Delhi

Nov 16-17, 2018

Dr. Naveet Kaur, Scientist & Sh. S S Gaharwar, Sr. Principal Scientist

Seminar on “Advancing Transportation Infrastructure: Roads and Highways”,

Le-Meridian,New Delhi

Jan 18, 2019

Sh. S S Gaharwar, Sr. Principal Scientist

International Seminar on “Construction and Rehabilitation of Rigid Pavement – Current Practices and Way Forward”, organized by IRC

India Habitat Centre, New Delhi

Jan 18-19, 2019

Sh. S S Gaharwar,Sr. Principal Scientist

GEOSMART INDIA 2019 Pullman New Delhi Aerocity, IGI Airport, New Delhi - 110037

Feb 11-13, 2019

Dr. V V L K Rao, Sr. Principal Scientist

19th National Conference on Corrosion Control, organized by National Corrosion Council of India

Bhubaneshwar Dec 5-7, 2018.




Dr. Pankaj Gupta, Sr. Principal Scientist

Workshop on Disaster Emergency Plan & 3D Facility Mapping by LiDAR/Drones

New Delhi Jun 4-8, 2018

Dr. Kayitha Ravinder, Prinicipal Scientist

Seminar on Environmental Protection and Safety during Construction

New Delhi Jul 13-14, 2018

Dr. S Padma, Senior Scientist &Ms. Minal,Scientist

RAB Workshop on Modelling and RAB Simulation

Bangalore Jun 19-21, 2018

Dr. R K GargSh. G K SahuDr. Rajeev GoelSh. Durgaprasad Golla

Conference and Exhibition on Cable Supported Structures (Building and Bridges)

New Delhi Jul 13-14, 2018

Dr. S. Padma, Senior Scientist

Recent Advances in Traffic Engineering(RATE) 2018

Surat Aug 11-12, 2018

Sh. Pradeep Kumar, Sr. Technical Officer

Refresher Course on Concrete Bridge Design using IRC 112

New Delhi Aug 18- Oct 06, 2018 (Every Saturday)

Sh. S S GaharwarDr. VVLKanta RaoDr. Rajiv GoelSh. G K SahuDr. Naveet KaurSh. Kumar Shashi Bhushan

Automation, Robotics & 3D Printing in Construction

AKG, Engineering College, Ghaziabad

Oct 15-16 , 2018

Sh. Sanjeev Shankar Section Officer

Executive Development Program(EDP)

Goa Nov 19-21, 2018

Sh. Sanjeev ShankarSection Officer

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Dr. Neelima Chakraborty, Sr. Principal Scientist

Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace

Delhi Jan 17-18, 2019

Dr. Madhu Errampalli, Senior Principal Scientist

International Conference Smart Cities - 2019

Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), New Delhi

Mar 16, 2019

Road Safety: National Consultation of Stakeholders

SVP NPA, Hyderabad

Feb 19-20, 2019

Multimodal Transportation Conclave - 2019

Geo Smart India 2019, New Delhi

Feb 13, 2019




Dr. Ch.Ravi Sekhar, Principal Scientist

To Present Research work in 98th TRB Annual Meeting,

Washington DC Jan 13- 17, 2019

Dr. Ravindra Kumar Senior Principal Scientist

The Asian Conference on Science and Technology

Dubai Feb 11-14, 2019

Impact of road condition on fuel consumption

CRRI Jul 5, 2018

World Environment Day CRRI Jun 5, 2018

Alternate Vehicle Usage Controlling Policies & Their Effect on Vehicular Pollution – Case Study of Delhi

2018 RATE-2018. SVNIT, CD Rom

Aug 11-12, 2018

Dr. Mukti AdvaniSenior Scientist

Quantifying potential carbon footprint reductions by providing non motorized transport friendly infrastructure in Delhi’ RATE-2018. SVNIT, CD Rom

RATE-2018. SVNIT, CD Rom

Aug 11-12, 2018

Estimation of Fuel Consumption During Idling of Vehicles at Intersection – A Case Study Before and After Campaigning on Switching Off Behavior

International Conference on“Transportation Infrastructure Projects – Conception to Execution (TIPEC, 2019)”At Indian Institute of Technology – Roorkee

Jan 7-10, 2019

Dr S.PadmaSenior Scientist

Incorporation of Memory Length Parameter In A Day-to-day Modeling Framework & Its Comparison With Stochastic User Equilibrium Model’ RATE-2018. SVNIT, CD Rom

RATE-2018.. SVNIT, CD Rom

Aug 11-12, 2018

A Comparison between Equilibrium Model and a Day-To-Day Model for Transit Rider’s Route Choice with Calibrated Information Parameter’ RATE-2018. SVNIT, CD Rom

RATE-2018. SVNIT, CD Rom

Aug 11-12, 2018

Roundtable workshop on‘Namma Auto ProjectConsortium – Theme:Sustainability

India Habitat Center

Feb 6, 2019




Dr. S.VelmuruganDr. A. Mohan RaoMs. Kamini Gupta

RATE 2018, SVNIT, Surat, 11th and 12th August 2018

SVNIT, Surat Aug 11-12, 2018

Smt. Kamini GuptaSenior Technical Officer

Third National Conference on Recent Advances in Traffic Engineering,

SVNIT , Surat Aug 11 -12, 2018

Manoj Kumar Shukla, Principal Scientist

Presentation at Technical Session 2 on the Topic Design and Performance Evaluation of Cement Grouted Bituminous Mix for Urban Roads

IRC Nagpur Nov 22-25, 2018

Participate as Panelist in 4th International Conference ROADTECH Sustainable Roads and Highways on the Topic Composite Pavements

New Delhi Sep 4, 2018

Presentation of Design and Performance Evaluation of Cement Grouted Bituminous Mix for Urban Roads at International Conference on Pavements and Computational Approaches (ICOPAC) 2018

CRRI, New Delhi Nov16-17 , 2018

As Course Coordinator conducted training to field engineers on “Design, Construction & Maintenance of Flexible Pavement for Highways & Airfield Pavements”.

CRRI, New Delhi Aug 6-10, 2018

Dr. Ambika BehlSenior Scientist

Presentation on Application of Foam Bitumen in Asphalt Pavement Recycling: A case Study at Technical Session

IRC Nagpur Nov 22-25, 2018

Dr. Shiksha Swaroopa KarScientist

Conference on Transportation Infrastructure Projects: Conception to Execution

IIT, Roorkee Jan 7, 2019

Dr. Neelam Jain Gupta, Prinicipal Scientist & Dr. H. Lokeshwor Singh, Sr. Technical Officer

International conference on "Pavements and Computational Approaches (ICOPAC) 2018

CSIR-CRRI,New Delhi

Nov 16-17, 2018

79th Annual IRC Session Nagpur Nov 22-25, 2018

Participation in Training

Programs/Short Term Courses

(Outside CRRI)

Participation in Training Programs/Short Term Courses (Outside CRRI)



Dr. Naveet Kaur, Scientist & Sh. Durga Prasad Golla, Scientist

‘Skill Shop on S&T Communication” CSIR-HRDC, Ghaziabad

Jan 21-24 , 2019

Sh. Sachin Kumar Assistant

Taxation Laws : Direct and Indirect Taxes

HRDC, Ghaziabad Nov 26 -27, 2018

Sh. Anjum Sharma, Controller of Adminstration

Vigilance and Related Matters HRDC, Ghaziabad Jan 9-11, 2019

Sh. Anjum Sharma, Controller of Adminstration

Taxation Laws : Direct and Indirect Taxes

HRDC, Ghaziabad Feb 25 -27, 2019

Sh. V K Tyagi,Sr. Technical Officer &Sh. Mukesh Kumar,Sr. Technical Officer

Design of Fire Protection Measures for Mass Housing and Infrastructure Projects : a Practical Approach & Case Studies

Delhi Mar 5-6, 2019

Dr. Ravindra Kumar,Sr. Prinicipal Scientist

CSIR-Leadership Development Programme

HRDC Ghaziabad Feb 16-12, 2019

Sh. S. Mariappan,Sr. Technical Officer

Two days training programme for First Appellate Authorities/ PIOs/ APIOs & Nodal Officers on The RTI Act 2005

Regenta Central Deccan, Chennai,

Sep 18-19, 2018

Dr. S. VelmuruganSh. Subhash ChandDr. E. MadhuDr. K. RavinderDr. J. Nataraju andDr. A. Mohan Rao

Customized 5 day Training Program on “Road Safety Audit other Engineering Aspects” at Patna

63 RCD engineers were imparted the basic training on RSA

Apr , 2018

Dr. S. Velmurugan, Senior Principal Scientist - Served as one of the International Faculty cum Mentor

International Training Course on “Road Safety Engineering and Audits in Africa”

Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania

Aug 13-17, 2018

Dr. S. VelmuruganSh. Subhash ChandDr. E. MadhuDr. K. RavinderDr. J. Nataraju andDr. A. Mohan RaoSh. R C Majhi

Customized 5 day Training Program on “Road Safety Audit other Engineering Aspects” at Odisha Works Department (OWD), Bhubaneswar

63 OWD engineers were imparted the basic training on RSA

Oct 2018

U.K. Guru Vittal,Chief Scientist

Training Program on RTI CSIR- HRDC, Ghaziabad

Apr 5-6, 2018

Staff News (Retirements, VRS,

Transfer, New Joinings)

Retirements from CSIR-CRRI


Following staff members have retired from service of the Institute during the period. CSIR-CRRI Welfare

Committee organized functions to bid all of them a grand farewell.

Shri S.K. Biswas, Sr. Technician Shri Balbir Singh, TSS Smt Sushma Behl, Lab. Asstt. On 27-04-2018 On 27-04-2018 On 27-04-2018

Shri Jamdaar Mehto, Lab. Asstt. Shri Y.V. Rao, Principal Tech. Officer Shri Jai Prakash Shukla, T.S.S On 31-05-2018 On 31-05-2018 On 29-06-2018

Shri Sudhir Mathur, Chief Scientist Shri C.M. Kukreti, Asst. (Gen.) Gr. II Mrs. Neelam Malik, Asst. (F&A) Gr. I On 31-07-2018 On 31-07-2018 On 31-07-2018

Shri M.S. Rana, Technical Officer Shri Dev Dutt Sharma, TSS Shri Ram Lakhan, Frash On 31-10-2018 On 31-12-2018 On 31-12-2018

Shri Gautam Pandey, Work Asstt Shri Vijender Kumar, Work Asstt. Dr. Kirti Bhandari, Pr. Scientist On 31-01-2019 On 29-03-2019 On 31-12 -2018 (VRS)

Transfer & New Joinings


Transfer from CSIR-CRRIl Shri Padam Singh, Sr. COFA Transferred to CSIR-NPL Delhi w.e.f 28-01-2019l Shri Sudhanshu Kumar, SO (Gen.) Transferred to CSIR-NPL, Delhi w.e.f 21-01-2019

l Shri Sant Ram, Lab. Attendent (2) Transferred to CSIR-NBRI, Lucknow w.e.f 21-01-2019

l Shri Jaglal Mehto, Lab. Asstt. Dismissed from the Service w.e.f 31-01-2019

Transfer to CSIR-CRRIl Shri Jitender Kumar Giri, Sr. Tech. Officer (2) Transferred from CSIR Head Quarter, New Delhi

w.e.f 17-04-2018l Shri R.D. Chinchulkar, Store and Purchase Officer (SPO) Transferred from CSIR-AMPRI, Bhopal

w.e.f 24-04-2018l Shri Om Prakash Yadav, Sr. Tech. Officer (2) Transferred from CSIR-CIMFER, Dhanbad w.e.f 14-06-2018

l Shri Anil Kumar, Section Officer (G) Transferred from CSIR-NPL, New Delhi w.e.f 16-11-2018

l Ms. Sumit Pawar, SO (F&A) Transferred from CSIR-NPL, New Delhi w.e.f 16-01-2019

New Joinings in CSIR-CRRI

S. No. Name of the Employee Designation Date of Joining Place of Posting

1 Nimish Mishra JSA (G.) 05.04.2018 P.Cell

2 Anirudh JSA (G) 27.04.2018 E-I

3 Aman Malik JSA (F&A) 29.06.2018 F&A

4 Sunita Rani JSA (G.) 01.10.2018 S&P

5 Ankit Kumar JSA (F&A) 01.10.2018 F&A

6 Rohit Lab Attendant (1) 03.10.2018 RTI CELL

7 Nidhi Gautam JSA (G.) 22.10.2018 E-II

8 Rohan Prakash Jha Tech. Asstt. 27.11.2018 MBSQ

9 Mohsin Khan Tech. I 06.12.2018 GTE

10 Prateek Sharma Tech. Asstt. 07.12.2018 ILT

11 Vijay Kumar Tech. Asstt. 10.12.2018 TES

12 Kaushal Kumar Tech. Asstt. 10.12.2018 FPD

13 Krishna Kanhaiya Lodha Tech. I 11.12.2018 MAINT.

14 Hemraj Meena Tech. Asstt. 13.12.2018 MAINT.

15 Amit Kumar Tech. I 17.12.2018 MBSQ

16 Krishan Tech. I 19.12.2018 MBSQ

17 Surendra Singh Tech. Asstt. 21.12.2018 RPD

18 Mayur Akhtar Tech. Asstt. 21.12.2018 PED

19 Jyoti Yadav Tech. I 24.12.2018 DLS

20 Rohit Gautam Tech. I 24.12.2018 PED

21 Sudhanshu Bhagat Tech. Asstt. 26.12.2018 BES

22 Bhupendra Tech. Asstt. 28.12.2018 GTE

23 Mukesh Kumar Tech. I 28.12.2018 TES

24 Amresh Kumar Tech. Asstt. 31.12.2018 PED

25 Parvez Akhtar Tech. Asstt. 21.01.2019 MAINT.

Manpower Position

(as on 31.03.2019)

Manpower Position (as on 31.03.2019)


DirectorProf. (Dr.) Satish Chandra, B.E. (Civil), M.E. (Transportation Engineering) (Hons), Ph.D

R&D DIVISIONSGeotechnical Engineering (GTE)Head

Dr. Prasad P.S., M.E. (Geotechnical Engg.), Ph.D.

ScientistsDr. Kishore Kumar, M.Sc. (Geology), Ph.D. (Landslide)

Sh. U. K. Guru Vittal, M.E. (Highway)

Dr. Vasant. G. Havanagi, M.Tech, Ph.D. (Highway & Geotech Engg.)

Dr. Pankaj Gupta, M. Tech (Applied Geology), Ph.D (Earth Sciences)

Sh. R. K. Panigrahi, M.Sc. Tech. (Applied Geology)

Sh. Ambrish Saurikhia, M.Sc. (Env. & Water Resources Engg.), PGBPM.

Sh. Kanwar Singh, M.Tech. (Geotechnical Engg.)

Sh. Alok Ranjan, M.Tech. (Engineering Geology)

Dr. Anil Kumar Sinha, M.Tech. (Geotech. Engg.), PhD. (Geotech Engg.)

Ms. Parvathi G.S, M.Tech. (Geotech Engg.)

Sh. Nitesh kumar Goel, M.Tech (Transportation) (on deputation)

Technical Officers/Technical AssistantsSh. V. K. Kanaujia, M.Tech. (Geotechnical Engg.)

Sh. Pankaj Bhatt, B.E. (Civil Engineering)

Sh. Bhupendra B-Tech (Civil Engineering)

S&T and Supporting StaffsMs. Rekha, I.T.I., B.A., Diploma in Civil Engg.

Sh. Surender Kumar, Non-Matric

Sh. Mohsin Khan, Diploma in Civil Engg.

Flexible Pavement Division (FP)Head

Dr. Sangita, M.Sc., Ph.D. (Polymer Chemistry)

ScientistsSh. M.N. Nagabhushana, M.Sc. Engg. (Highway Engg.)

Sh. Manoj Kumar Shukla, M.Tech. (Highway Engg.)

Sh. Abhishek Mittal, M.Tech( Transportation Engg.)

Sh. Satish Pandey, M.Tech (Transportation Engg.)

Dr. Ambika Behl, M.Tech, Ph.D.(Chemical Engg.)

Dr. Siksha Swaroopa Kar, M.Tech, Ph.D

Sh. Gagandeep singh, M.Tech

Dr. Gottumukkala Bharat, M.Tech, Ph.D. (Transportation Engg.)

Technical Officers/Technical AssistantsMs. Shanta Kumar, B.Sc., L.L.B.

Dr. C. Kamaraj, M.E, Ph.D.

Sh. Shankh Dass, B.E. (Civil)

Sh. Madan Pal Singh, B.Sc.

Sh. K.K. Gola, Diploma in Mechanical Engg., PG Diploma in R/AC

Sh. Amit Kumar, B.Tech (Civil)

Sh. Kaushal Kumar, Diploma in Civil Engg.

S&T and Supporting StaffsSh. Krishan, B-Tech (Civil)

Ms. Karuna Saini, M.A. (Economics)

Sh. Raghusaran Balmiki, Non-Matric

Rigid Pavement (RP)Head

Dr. Rakesh Kumar, B.E. (Civil Engineering),

Ph.D. (Civil Engg)



ScientistsSh. Binod Kumar, M.E. (Hill Area Development Engineering)

Ms. Lalita Jangpangi, B.Sc. Engg. ( ECE), M.E. (Instrumentation & Control)

Sh. Dinesh V. Ganvir, M.E. (Highways & Transportation Engineering)

Sh. Romeil Sagwal, M.Tech (Transportation Engg).

Sh. Ravi Shankar S, M.Tech (Transportation Engg.)

Technical Officers/Technical AssistantsSh. Pankaj Goel, M.Tech (Const. Engg. & Management)

Sh. Manoj Kumar Singh, B.E. (Civil), M.Tech (Transportation Engineering)

Sh. Surendra Singh, M.Tech (Geotech Engg.)

S&T and Supporting StaffsSh. Ashok Pant, Higher Secondary

Ms. Aashia, I.T.I., Diploma in Civil Engg.

Pavement Evaluation Division (PED)Head

Sh. Pradeep Kumar, M.Sc. (Physics), M. Phil (Instrumentation), PhD. (Civil-Geomatics)

ScientistsSh. K. Sitaram Anjaneyulu, M.E. (Highway Engg.)

Sh. R.K. Srivastava, M.Tech.

Dr. Devesh Tiwari, M.E (Transportation Engg.), Ph.D

Sh. Sunil Jain, M.E. (Transportation Engg.) Head PED upto 30.04.2018.

Sh. A. K. Sagar, B.Sc. Engg. (Civil), MBA, M.Tech. (Environmental Engg.)

Sh. A. K. Jain, M.E. (Transportation Engg.) Hons.

Sh. Sampath Kumar Pasupunuri, M. Tech. (Transportation Engg.)

Technical Officers/Technical AssistantsMs. Renu Chadha, M.Sc. (Botany)

Sh. P.C. Meshram, M.Tech. (Digital Communication Engg.)

Sh. A.P. Singh, B.E Civil Engg.

Sh. Gajendra Kumar, M.Tech. (Transportation Engg.)

Sh. Mayur Akhtar, Diploma in Civil Engg.

Sh. Amresh Kumar,M-tech (Structures)

S&T and Supporting StaffsSh. Pratap Singh, Matric, ITI

Sh. Subhash, Cert. in Draftsman

Ms. Neha Dhiman, ITI, B-Tech (Civil)

Sh. Rohit Gautam, B-Tech (Civil)

Sh. Sunil Dutt, Non Matric

Bridge Engineering & Structures (BES)Head

Sh. G. K. Sahu, B.E. (Civil), M.E. (Structures)

ScientistsDr. P. Lakshmy, B.E. (Civil), M.E., Ph.D.

Dr. R. K. Garg, B. Tech. (Civil), M.Tech, Ph.D.

Sh. D. C. Sharma, B.E. (Electrical Engg.), M.Tech (Computer Science & Technology)

Sh. S. S. Gaharwar, B.E. (Civil), M.E. (Structures)

Dr. Rajeev Goel, B.E. (Civil), M.E. (Structural Engineering), Ph.D.

Sh. J. K. Goyal, B.E. (Civil), M.E.(Structures) (On Deputation)

Dr. V.V.L. Kanta Rao., M.Sc., Ph.D.

Sh. M. K. Meena, B. Tech (Civil), M. Tech. (Environmental Science & Engineering)

Sh. A. K. Dhall, B. Tech. (Civil), M.Tech(Suctural Engg.) (On deputation)

Sh. Durgaprasad Golla, B. Tech. (Civil), M. Tech. (Structures)

Dr. Naveet Kaur, B.E. (Civil), M. Tech. (Structures) Ph.D.



Technical Officers/Technical AssistantsSh. M.S. Rana, Draftsman Civil (Retired on 31 Oct 2018)

Sh. Narendra Kumar, M. Sc.

Sh. Yogender Kumar Singh, Diploma in Electronics

Sh. Pradeep Kumar, M.E. (Structure Engineering)

Sh. Rajesh Rana, Diploma in Production & Industrial Management, B.Tech. in Mechanical Engg. (AMIE)

Sh. Kumar Shashi Bhushan, Diploma in Civil Engg. B.Tech. in Civil Engg.(AMIE), M.E. (Structures)

Sh. Surendra Kumar Verma, Diploma in Civil Engineering, BE (Civil)

Sh. Sudhanshu Bhagat, Diploma in Civil Engg.

S&T and Supporting StaffsSh. Om Kumar, B.A., I.T.I.

Sh. Vijay Kumar, ITI, Diploma in Civil Engg

Sh. Rajveer Singh, Non-Matric

Indu Rani, B.A.

Sh. Ram Lakhan, Non-Matric (Retired on 31 Dec 2018)

Traffic Engineering & Safety (TES)Head

Sh. Subhash Chand, M.E. (Highways)

ScientistsDr. S. Velmurugan, M.E., Ph.D. (Transportation Engineering) Dr. Neelima Chakraborty, M.A., (Psycho.), P.G. Dip. (Environmental Psycho.), Ph.D.Dr. A. Mohan Rao, M.Tech. (Transportation Engineering), Ph.DDr. J. Natraju, M.E.(Highways), Ph.DDr. Sippy K. Chauhan, M.Sc., Ph.D. (Chemistry)Sh. Ashutosh Arun, M.Tech (on study Leave)Sh. Ramesh Ch. Majhi, M.Tech

Technical Officers/Technical AssistantsSh. S. Kannan, M.Sc

Ms. Kamini Gupta, M.Tech. (Transportation Planning)

Sh. Rajan Verma, Diploma in Civil Engg.

Sh. Vijay Kumar, B-Tech (Civil)

S&T and Supporting StaffsSh. Aniket Ranjan, ITI.

Ms. Krishna Verma, BA

Sh. Mukesh Kumar, ITI.

Sh.Narender Kumar, Matric

Ms. Raj Bala, Non-Matric

Transportation Planning and Environment (TPE)Head

Dr. Ravindar Kumar, ME (Transportation Engg.), Ph.D.

ScientistsDr. K. Ravinder, M. Tech. (Transportation Engg.) Ph.D.

Dr. Anuradha Shukla, M.Sc., M.Tech., P.G. Diploma in Ecology & Environment Science, Ph.D.

Dr. Niraj Sharma, M.Tech. (Environmental Engg.), Ph.D.

Dr. Errampalli Madhu, M.Tech (Transportation Engineering), Ph. D.

Dr. Nasim Akhtar, M.Tech. (Environmental Engg.), Ph.D.

Dr. Ch. Ravi Sekhar, M.E. (Transportation Engineering), Ph.D.

Ms. Farhat Azad , M.Tech

Dr. Rina Singh, M. Tech. (Material Science), Ph.D (Nanotechnology, Physics)

Dr. S. Padma, M.Tech., Ph. D.

Dr. Mukti Advani, M.E. (Transportation Engineering), Ph.D.

Ms. Minal, M.Tech (Transportation Engineering)

Dr. Pritikana Das, M.tech. (Transportation Engineering), Ph.D.



Technical Officers/Technical AssistantsSh. R.C. Agarwal, B.E. (Mechanical Engg.)

Sh. Satish Kumar, Diploma in Electronics & Communication Engineering.

Ms. Preeti Sinha, B.C.A.

S&T and Supporting Staffs Sh. Jagdish Singh, Intermediate

Mr. Sanjay Kumar, M.A. (Pub. Admn.), B.Lib. (Science)

Sh. Daya Ram, B.A.

Ms. Neha Chaudhary, Diploma in PHEE,(Civil)

Degree in Civil, PG Diploma in Env. Impact Assessment & Monitoring

Ms. Sarita Sethi, M.A. (Sociology)

Sh. Sunil Kumar, Graduate

Ms. Shakuntla Devi, Non-Matric

R&D MANAGEMENT DIVISIONSInformation, Liaison & Training (ILT)Head

Dr. Neelam J Gupta, M.Sc, M.Phil (Computer Application), Ph.D. (Numerical Analysis)

Technical Officers/Technical AssistantsMs. Kamla Masih, Diploma in Electronics, M.C.A

Dr. H. Lokeshwor Singh, B.Sc. (Instrumentation), M.Sc. (Electronics), Ph.D.(IT)

Sh. Vijay Kumar Kaushal, MCA, MBA

Sh. Prateek Sharma B-tech (Civil Engg.),

M-Tech (Structures)

S&T and Supporting StaffsSh. Amin Ali Khan, M.A. (Political Science)

Sh. Rakesh Kumar, Intermediate

Ms. Sumitra Bai, Non-Matric

Planning Monitoring & EvaluationHead

Sh. P.V. Pradeep Kumar, M.E. (Mech.), M.B.A.

ScientistsAdvisor R&D, BD

Dr. B. Kanaga Durai, M.A. (Eco), M.R.P. (Regional Planning) Ph. D.

Technical Officers/Technical AssistantsSh. Ravinder Deekonda, Diploma in Computer Engg., BCA, MCA

Ms. Nidhi, M.Sc. (Chemistry)

Sh. Anshul Saxena, M.Tech (IT)

S&T and Supporting StaffsSh. Dinesh Prakash, Non-Matric

Ms. Santosh, Non-matric

Documentation & Library Services (DLS)Head

Dr. Neera Aggarwal, M.A., B.LI. Sc., AIS, Ph. D

Technical Officers/Technical AssistantsMs. Mitali Mohapatra, DLISc., PDLSc., MLSc., PGDLAN

Ms. Ching Lydia, B.Sc., MLISc.

S&T and Supporting StaffsMs. Jyoti Yadav B-Tech (Civil)

Sh. Dev Dutt Sharma (Retd. Dec 2018)

Computer Centre & Networking (CCN)Head

Sh. Vivek Dubey, M.C.A., PGDBM (Finance & Marketing)

ScientistsDr. R. N. Dutta, M.Sc. (Operational Research), Ph.D. (Fuzzy Databases)



Technical Officers/Technical AssistantsSh. S. Mariappan, M.C.A.

Ms. Reeta Kukreja, M.Sc. (IT), M.B.A.

S&T and Supporting StaffsSh. Anil Kumar, Diploma in Computer Hardware

Sh. Shiv Lal, Diploma in Computer Hardware

Maintenance DivisionHead

Sh. A. K. Jain, M.E. (Transportation Engg.) Hons.

Technical Officers/Technical AssistantsSh. Ashok Kumar, M.Sc. (Hort.)

(on deputation)

Sh. V.K. Tyagi, Dip. in Civil Engg.

Sh. Mukesh Kumar, M.Tech. (Construction Engg. & Management)

Sh. Vaibhav Varshney, Diploma in Civil Engineering

Sh. Hemraj Meena, B-Tech (Civil)

Sh. Parwez Akhtar, B.E. (Electrical)

S&T and Supporting StaffsSh. K.J.S. Kapoor, B.Com, I.T.I

Sh. H.L. Sachdev, M.E. (Mech. Engineering)

Sh. Krishna Kanhaiya Lodha, I.T.I.

Sh. S.K. Dhingra ,Steno

Sh. Asif Hussain Choudhary, B.Com.

Sh. Bhanwar Singh, Non-Matric

Sh. Kailash Kumar, Matric

Sh. Mohan Lal, Non Matric

Maharani Bagh Staff Quarters (MBSQ)Coordinating Officer

Dr. Rajeev Goel, M.E.(Structural Engineering), Ph.D.

Sh. A. K. Tripathi, Dip. in Civil Engg. (Head Maintenance)

Technical Officers/Technical AssistantsSh. Sunil Grover, B.E. (Civil)

Sh. D.V.Singh, M.Sc. (Incharge Horticulture)

Sh. Muni Raj Meena, B. Tech (Electrical)

Sh. Tara Chand, Dip. in Civil Engg.

Sh. Rohan Prakash Jha, M.E. (Electrical Engg.)

S&T and Supporting StaffsSh. Amit Kumar, ITI

Sh. Prem Chand, Non-Matric

Sh. Raja Lal Manjhi, Non-Matric

Mechanical & Transportation DivisionHead

Sh. N.K. Sharma, Diploma in Mechanical Engg., B.Tech.(Mechanical)

ScientistsSh. Subodh Kumar, M.S, M.B.A.

Technical Officers/Technical AssistantsSh. Ashok Kumar Arora, M.A., Dip. in Auto Engg.

S&T and Supporting StaffsSh. Devender Kumar, I.T.I (Motor Mech.)

Sh. Lakhbinder Singh, H.Sc., I.T.I. (Motor Mech.)

Sh. Kishan Swroop, ITI (Electrical/Wireman Course)

Sh. Om Prakash, I.T.I. (Fitting)

Sh. Sant Ram, B.A.

Quality Management Division (QMD)Sh. A. K. Jain, M.E. (Transportation Engg.)

Rajbhasha UnitHindi Officer

Sh. Sanjay Choudhary, M.A., B.Ed., Adv. Dip. in Computer Software

Ms. Anupama Sharma, MA, PG Dip. in Translation



AcSIR-CRRI Coordinator

Dr. Ch. Ravi Sekhar, M.E. (Transportation

Engineering), Ph.D.

DirectorateSh. Daleep Mutreja ,B.Com

Sh. Kartar Singh, Matric

Ms. Sunita Saini, HSc

Administration

Controller of Administration

Sh. Anjum Sharma, BA, DBA, PGD Eco. & Env. , MBA (HR)

Sh. Vijay Kumar, H.Sc.

Sh. Yoginder Mehto, Non-Matric

Sh. Suresh Prasad Thakur, Matric

Sh. Karam Singh, Matric

Sh. Dharam Singh, Matric (Caretaker)

Ms. Priti Sachdeva, B.A. (Hons.) & Diploma in Secretarial Practices (Receptionist)

Sh. Ravi Kumar, Non-Matric

Sh. Om Prakash, Non-Matric

Sh. Ram Singh, Non-Matric

Establishment-ISection Officers

Ms. Santosh Khuttan, B.A Hons. (Hindi)

Sh. Chander Kant, MA

Ms. Satinder Kaur, B.A.

Sh. Manoj Kumar, Higher Secondary

Sh. Bhajan Singh, B.A.

Ms. Parul Jain, B.Com (P)

Sh. Anirudh, (B.Sc., B.Ed.)

Sh. Sri Ram Mahto, Matric

Establishment-IISection Officers

Sh. Sanjeev Shankar, BE(Civil), LLB

Ms. K.B. Verghese, Senior Secondary

Sh. Anil Kumar, B.A.

Sh. V.K. Bhambota, Matric

Sh. Ramesh Badola, Hr.Sec.

Sh. Sumit Pal, B.Com., M.Com., M.Ed, MBA,

Sh. Niranjan Kumar Srivastav, B.A.

Sh. Sachin Kumar, M.Com.

Ms. Nidhi Gautam, B.Com (Hons.)

Sh. Dinesh Kumar, Non-Matric

Sh. Desh Raj, Matric

Sh. Mohan Lal,

Sh. Bhawesh Paswan, Matric

Personnel CellSection Officers

Sh. Anil Kumar

Sh. Rajan Tirkey, B.A. (Hons.)

Ms. Parveen Bhatia, B.A., Certificate in Lib. Science

Sh. Umesh Kumar, BCA

Sh. Nimish Mishra, B.Com (Hons.)

Sh. Murari Lal Meena, B.A.

Vigilance CellSection Officer

Ms. Vandana D. Singh, M.A.

Sh. Sam Kurian, SSLC.

Sh. Meesam Zaidi, MA

Sh. Sanjai Singh, B.A., PGDCA

Sh. Satish Kumar, B.A.

Store & Purchase SectionSPO

Sh. R D Chinchulkar, BS, DMM



Section Officer

Sh. Sumer Singh Chhachhia, B.A

Ms. Veena Verma, B.A., M.A.

Sh. Rajeev Chopra, Sr. Sec.

Sh. K. Bairagi, Sr.Sec.

Sh. Virender Kumar Dussya, B.A., PGDAPP

Ms. Rachna Kumari, BA

Sh. Vijender Kumar, Matric (Retired on 31 March 2019).

Sh. Kartik, B.Sc

Sh. Bijender Kumar

Ms.Sumitra Devi, Non Matric

Finance & Account SectionF&AO

Sh. Avanish Kumar, B.Sc., LLB

Section Officer

Smt. Sumit Panwar B.Ed, M,A.

Sh. Bishan Dass Sharma, B.A.

Sh. Vikas Negi, B.A.

Ms. Deepa Rawat, M.Com.(Pro)

Sh. Aman Malik,

Sh. Ankit Kumar, B.Com (Hons.)

Sh. Jagdish Singh Negi, Matric

Sh. Shiv Narayan, Non-Matric

Guest House (Wing I & II)Manager

Sh. Fasih Ahmed Siddiqui, B.Com., One Year Diploma in Hotel, Reception, & Book Keeping, 3yrs Diploma in Hotel Management, Catering & Nutrition

Sh. Rajbir Singh, Non-Matric

Sh. Keshav Ram Acharya, Non-Matric

Sh. Rajesh Bariya, Non-Matric

Sh. Chet Narayan, Non-Matric

CanteenManager

Sh. Braham Prakash,Matric

Ms. Kamlesh Kumari, MA

Sh. Rajinder Singh, Non-Matric


With profound grief and deep sorrow, we inform the sad demise of our beloved Prof.

(Dr.) D.V. Singh, Former Director, CSIR-CRRI; and Formerly Vice Chairman, All Indian

Council of Technical Education; Vice Chancellor, University of Roorkee; and Director,

IIT Roorkee; who left for his heavenly abode on July 20, 2018. We deeply mourn the

death of Prof. (Dr.) D.V. Singh and convey our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved

family. We pray to the Almighty that may his noble soul rest in peace and shower with

the eternal peace.

OBITUARY


CSIR-Central Road Research Institute, New DelhiAnnual Report2018-2019

Chief EditorProf. Satish Chander Director, CSIR-Central Road Research Institute

Compilation, Editing, Design and ProductionInformation, Liaison & Training Division

Editorial CommitteeDr. Neelam J Gupta, Principal Scientist & Head, ILTDr. H. Lokeshwor Singh, Senior Technical Officer Smt. Kamla Masih, Senior Technical OfficerShri R C Pardesi, Technical Officer (Retd.)

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