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Civil Sub Division
Soil Pressure Cell
Instrument Repair Cell
Technical Section
General Administration
Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics
Seismic Data Analysis
Reservoir Sedimentation Survey
Hydrodynamics
Material Testing
Soil Mechanics
Structural Research and Physics
Instrumentation Research
Highway Research


Civil Sub Division


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Soil Pressure Cell


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Instrument Repair Cell


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Technical Section


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General Administration


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Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics


Completed Projects

 Capacity Evaluation and silt estimation of

Year               Number Of Projects

2005-2006       1

2006-2007        -

2007-2008        1

2008-2009        1

2009-2010         -

 Village level sugarcane mapping command area of

Year               Number of Projects

2005-2006      14

2006-2007        7

2007-2008         -

2008-2009         2

2009-2010         4

 Village level grape mapping command area of

Year               Number Of Projects

2005-2006       -

2006-2007       -

2007-2008       -

2008-2009       1

2009-2010       2

 Land Use /Land cover mapping by RS/GIS Technique

Year               Number of Projects

2005-2006       -

2006-2007       -

2007-2008       2

2008-2009       6

2009-2010       9

 Sponsered Projects

No of Projects - 2

 Consultancy Projects

Year               Number Of Projects

2005-2006       3

2006-2007       3

2007-2008       9

2008-2009        -

2009-2010        -


Ongoing Projects

 Capacity evaluation and silt estimation of

No of Projects-   1

 Village Level Sugarcane mapping command area of

No of Projects-   16

 Village level grape mapping command area of

No of Projects-   1

 Green Cover mapping by RS & GIS Technique

No of Projects-   2

 Contour survey for height raising of Gangapur Project

No of Project      -1

 Consultancy Project

  No of Projects :- 35




Seismic Data Analysis


Completed Projects

 Installed 35 Seismological Observatories in the State

1) Installed 35 seismological observatories in the state, newly proposed 4 observatories.

2) Installed strong motion Accelerograph on 8 dam sites and 10 are in process.

 Installed Strong Motion Accelerographs on 7 Dam sites
 Selection of Seismological Observatory Sites for Nathpa –Jakhiri Project in Himachal Pradesh..

 

 

 

 Selection of Seismological Observatory site

Selection of Seismological Observatory Sites,Monitoring of Seismic Activity, and analysis of the data and Preperation of the report for barvi Dam, MIDC. Thane is complete.


Ongoing Projects

 Monitoring of Seismological Observatories and circulation of Quarterly Bulletins
 Latest Bulletin: April 2008 TO June 2008
 Nathpa-Jakhari Project

  Nathpa-Jakhari Project, Himachal Pradesh.
  Completed Report on the Seismic Activity in and around Nashik City during1998-2007 for
      Nashik Municipal Corporation.




Reservoir Sedimentation Survey


Completed Projects

 Capacity Evaluation & Sedimentation Assessment of reservoir by Remote Sensing & DGPS Technique.

  1. Dham, Wardha  
   2. Upper Vaitarna, Nashik
   3. Ozarkhed , Nashik
   4. Ujjani, Solapur
   5. Totladoh , Nagpur
   6. Pench, Nagpur
   7. Itiadoh , Gondia
   8. Yeldari Parbhani
   9. Siddheshwar , Hingoli
  10. Bhatsa,Thane
  11. Kadava ,Nashik
  12. Alandi ,Nashik
  13. Chanakapur , Nashik
  14. Katepurna,.Akloa
  15. Upper Pus, Yevatmal
  16. Mulshi , Pune
  17. Khindsi , Nagpur
  18. Vadgaon , Nagpur
  19. Kelzar, Nashik
  20. Harnabari ,Nashik
  21. Adan ,Washim
  22. Ghod, Ahmadnagar- DGPS
  23. Yedgaon, Pune -DGPS
  24. Manikdoh,  Pune -DGPS
  25. Vadaj, Pune- DGPS
  26. Kadwa, Nashik - DGPS
  27. Hatnur, Jalgaon -DGPS
  28. Bhatghar, Pune- DGPS
  29. Panshet ,Pune- DGPS
  30.Varasgaon,Pune-DGPS

 Completed Sedimentation Study by Remote Sensing & DGPS Technique

1.    Mahi Bajaj Sagar Reservoir…(Rajasthan)    :CWC, New Delhi
2.    Thanwar Reservoir… (Madhya Pradesh)    :CWC, New Delhi
3.    Minimata Bango Reservoir(Chhatisgarh)    :CWC, New Delhi
4.    Pong Dam Reservoir(Himachal Pradesh)    :CWC, New Delhi
5.    Kolar Reservoir…(Madhya Pradesh)        :CWC, New Delhi
6.    Sabarmati Reservoir…(Gujarat)        :CWC, New Delhi
7.    NanakSagar Reservoir…(Uttarakhand)    :CWC, New Delhi
8.    Erai Reservoir Chandrapur            :Mahagenco Chandrapur
9.    Mulshi Reservoir- Dist Pune            :Tata Power Co Ltd.
10.    Bhakra Reservoir, Dist.Ropar (Punjab) DGPS    :BBMB,Chandigarh 
Mulshi Reservoir, Dist.Pune -DGPS        :Tata Power Co Ltd.


Ongoing Projects

 Works under progress project: Remote Sensing & DGPS Technique

1.    Arunavati Reservoir, Yevatmal
2.    Lower Pus Reservoir,Yavatmal
3.    Nand Reservoir,Nagpur
4.    Panzara Reservoir, Dhule
5.    Aner Reservoir, Dhule
6.    Karwand Reservoir, Dhule
7.    Manyad Reservoir, Jalgaon
8.    Nirguna Reservoir, Akloa
9.    Morna Reservoir, Akloa
10.    Goki reservoir,Yavatmal
11.    Chandai Reservoir, Chandrapur
12.    Varasgaon Reservoir, Pune
13.    Panshet Reservoir, Pune
14.    Bhatghar Reservoir,Pune
15.    Veer Reservoir, Pune
16.    Kanher Reservoir,Satara
17.    Koyna Reservoir, Satara
18.    Veer , Pune-DGPS
19.    Khadakwasla ,Pune-DGPS
20.    Mula , Pune- DGPS
21.    Girna, Nashik- DGPS
22.    Yeldari, Parbhani- DGPS
23.    Majalgaon ,Beed- DGPS
24.    Tansa, Thane - DGPS

 

 Remote Sensing Technique Projects in collaboration with ISRO & RRSSC

1. Inventory of Water Bodies in Maharashtra state, using AwiFS Data.
2. Comparison of Sedimentation survey for the project Ghod, Yedgaon, Manikdoh ,Hatnur
    Reservoir using both the technique RS & DGPS.
 

 The making of proposal for constancy works is in progress.



Hydrodynamics


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Material Testing


Completed Projects

 MERI, Grout.
 Roller Compacted Concete Mix design of Ghatghar Project.
 Use of Admixture in Concrete.
 Colgrout Masonry
 Use of Admixtures in Cement grout
 Use of Fly ash in Cement Mortar andConcrete.
 Designing RCC mixes

Designing RCC mixes for various cementitious contents with fly ash from five different Thermal Power Stations in India.

 Mix Design of Roller compacted concrete for Middel Vaitarna Project, BMC, Mumbai.

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Soil Mechanics


Completed Projects

 Significant Work Carried Out(Research/Publication/ Investigation)

1.    i)   Prototype performance of Bombay side approach to  Thane Creek  Bridge on Bombay -            Poona National Highway ( N. H. 4 )
      ii)    Design of Embankment for the Bandra - Dharavi Link Road, Bombay.
      iii)   Design of Embankment for the Chembur-Mankhurd Link Road.
2.   i)   Use of Limy Soils in Embankment construction.          
      ii)   Study of Limy Soils as Hearting Material with reference to Majalgaon Project.
3.    Effect of various parameters on factor of safety on an earth dam.
4.    i)  Development of settlement gauge for soft soils.
       ii)  Isotope settlement gauge for Earth Dam.
5.    Investigation of causes of boils along Hatta Branch Canal in Dist. Parbhani.
6.    Anaysis of Slip occurred to Khambala Tank near Ghoti, Tal. Igatpuri, Dist> Nashik.
7.    Bearing Capacity of layered foundation.
8.    Use of fly Ash in Embankments construction for storing the fly ash at Eklahare   Termal            Power Station.
9.       Reinforced Earth Technique.
10.    Effect of size of sample on shear strength on coarse grained soils.
11.    draw down pore pressure in Pus Earth dam.
12.    i)    Remedial measures for Katepurna Canal Slips.
         ii)    Design & remedial measures for Purna Main Canal (KM 20-21)
       iii)     Remedial measures for failure of side slopes of Isapur Right Bank Canal bet KM. 32-41 (Upper Penganga Pro)
13.    Engineering Properties of laterites of Red & Yellow earth in
          Western Region.of India ( Murum Soils )
14.    Investigation of old Waghad Dam in Nashik District.
15.    Investigation of causes of formation of longitudinal cracks on the top of Jayakwadi Earth Dam.
16.    Use of coarse filter material in earth dam.
17.    Outflanking of K. T. Weirs - Causes and remedial measures.
18.    problems related with expansive soils and fissured clay.


Ongoing Projects

 Laboratory soil testing

Laboratory soil testing for engineering properties required for design of Major, Medium & Minor Irrigation Dams in Maharashtra State. Nearly 800 samples ( 5000 tests) have to be tested for this division

 Private / Semi-Govt testing work is carried out in this division



Structural Research and Physics


Completed Projects

 Research

·    Strengthening of Intake wells and outlets of Minor  Irrigation schemes in Konkan region.
·    Quality of rocks in old masonry works of Bhandardara, Bhatghar and Kanher dams.
·    Performance of anti-corrosive paints for construction steel.
·    Efficiency of epoxy paint to prevent/limit cracking of bridge superstructure and limitation in their
     use.
·    Stability evaluation of fire affected building of Apte & Apte Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., Wadivarhe,
     Nashik.
·   Safety evaluation of all buildings of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, Ozer, Nashik.
·   Study of bearing capacity of composite layered rock foundation.
·    Analysis of test result data on Rocks, seepage water.



 

 Testing of steel

. Testing of reinforced and structural steel of Govt. and private projects, buildings etc.

 Laboratory and Field testing on Rock

. Laboratory testing of rocks of all Dams and Aqueducts in Maharashtra.
. Plate bearing test on foundation rock for Wan project, Amba Valley Project, etc.
. Determination of residual stress and in-situ deformation measurement of foundation rock by
Flat jack test for Tillari Project, Pench Project, Bhandardara Project etc.
. Foundation investigation using Pull out test of anchor bolts for powerhouses at Radhanagari,Jayakwadi, Surya projects, etc.
. Field Shear test on foundation rock for Bhandardara, Vaitarna, Totaladoh, Dimbhe, Manikdoh,Tillari, Kasari, Gosikhurd Projects, Omkareshwar project of Madhy Pradesh etc. 

 Non-Destructive testing of concrete structures

HAL  factory buildings at Ozer, Vithyal Park buildings and Apte & Apte chemical company at Nashik, Administrative building of Marathwada Krishi Vidypith, Parbhani , 250 school buildings of Nashik Zilha Parishad, Police quarters at Adgaon, Nashik, etc.
In semi-destructive mode, quality of concrete slab near Ramkund at Nashik, RCC foundation of digester at Kopargaon Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd. at Kopargaon, RCC box channel drains at Trimbak under Godavari Action Plan, Village bridge at Malegaon etc.

 Load test

Bridges: Flyover bridge on Eastern Express highway at Chembur, Bridge at Sion-Mahim
               link road, Muka nala aqueduct on Bhatsa right bank canal etc.
Piles:Guru Govindshinh Stadium  (Nanded), Manohar nagar site of Thakkars Developers
          (Nashik) etc.
Slabs:Nurses Hostel at Nashik, General Hospital at Dhule, School building at Amalner,
          Library building of Punjabrao Krishi Vidypith at Akola, Administrative building at
          Jalna,  etc.


 Chemical testing

Nurses Hostel at Nashik, General Hospital at Dhule, School building at Amalner, Library building of Punjabrao Krishi Vidypith at Akola, Administrative building at Jalna,  etc.


Ongoing Projects

 Project

  Analysis of test data(1991-2007) of leached materials of dams in Maharashtra.
  Analysis of test data (2000-2007) of reinforced steel of various projects in Maharashtra.

 




Instrumentation Research


Completed Projects

 Following instruments are manufactured in last ten years

  Open pan evaporimeter                  52   Nos,

 Plumb bob                                    23 Nos,                  

 Uplift pressure cell                         143 Nos,    

 Surface Settlement Plugs               107 Nos,

 Terminals                                      3 Nos,

 Instruments repaired at dam site     18 Nos.

 

 Following instruments are repaired in last ten years

  Total (Dumpy level, Prismatic compass, Theodolites Staves / stands, Site bore gauge and other instruments) : 1493 Nos. (Per year 150) 

 Morbe project of Maharashtra

Morbe project of Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran Project Division New Panvel is Carried out by this division.


Ongoing Projects

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Highway Research


Completed Projects

 Projects

Design of high embankment : for construction of bye pass outside Akola city on Nagpur          
     Edlabad Section of N.H.6 in Akola district.
Design of high embankment : for construction of major bridge across Asna river on Sangvi
     naka to Bhokar road, NH-222.
Design of quarter cone around abutment for approaches to major bridge across Asna river on
     Sangvi naka to Bhokar road, NH-222 .
Benkelmen Beam defection test with analysis on various roads in Maharashtra.
Automatic Road Unevenness Recorder test with analysis on various roads in Maharashtra


Ongoing Projects

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