Civil Engineering

Memorandum of Agreement with IIT Kanpur on cGanga

A Memorandum of Agreement has been signed on 07 November 2020 with the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur which is acting as the Lead Institute for the establishment of Centre for Ganga River Basin Management and Studies (cGanga) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India. IIT Palakkad will be acting as a Member Institute of the consortium to develop the subject of River Science and Management, and participate in River Restoration and Conservation Programme of the Government of India as a Knowledge Partner. IIT Palakkad will also be participating in implementing various high impact projects, gathering, analytics and dissemination of various kinds of data and information relevant to restoration and conservation of rivers. Additionally it will also be engaging in brainstorming sessions and events organized under the relevant themes of cGanga.

Memorandum of Understanding with Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board

An MoU has been signed by IIT Palakkad with Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) on 17 August 2020 for research, development, training and consulting in the field of infrastructure technology. IIT Palakkad will provide advice on the plans and designs of infrastructure systems, including various categories of roads. It also aims to promote research and development in infrastructure projects. KIIFB will also provide opportunities for the research scholars from IIT Palakkad for conducting internships and projects, in addition to organising workshops, expert lectures and webinars on relevant topics.

Development of Membrane-confined Stem Grouted Piles and their Behaviour under Uplift Loading

Under-reamed piles are extensively used in India and South Asia in situations where large uplift forces are encountered. Such situations include expansive soils (swelling generates uplift force) and structures like chimneys, marine structures, transmission towers, windmills, etc. However, major issue with the construction of these piles is the collapse of under-reaming zone, particularly in sand and soft fine grained soil in saturated condition. The collapse of soil may results in uncertainty in the final size of the bulb.