Iitmadras engineers showcase lowcost housing model. Jan 20, 2017 gfrg technology of iit m gets nod of union ministry sources say houses built by building materials and technology promotion council bmtpc under a pilot project in nellore using gfrh technology. For the same carpet area, the gfrg building needs 12% less builtup area and 75% less time for construction. Typical dimensions of a gfrg building panel are 12. Scientifically tested in india rapidwall has been rigorously tested by the university iit madras and certified by structural engineering research centre serc for use in the construction of buildings in earthquake prone areas of up. Experimental studies and research have shown that gfrg panels, suitably filled with reinforced concrete, possess. Design and accomplishment of glass fiber reinforced gypsum. Sep 17, 2018 although the use of gypsum is limited, iit madras has extended the use of panels as floorroof slabs, staircase waist, and landing slabs. Nov 01, 2017 important note regarding gfrg building system.
Gfrg rapidwall sustainable load bearing building system. Gore, comparative study of rcc and composite multistoried building, international journal of scientific. Jul, 2018 literature survey demo building by iit madras 8. Please send an email to and refer to the specific cad file or files required. Cad files of all construction details are available from rapid building systems. Designs manual has been prepared by iit madras and being published by bmtpc. Rapidwall structural design manual, prepared by iit.
Gfrg to speed up affordable housing construction world. They have successfully built a housing unit, which was constructed within a month using prefabricated gfrg panels made from waste gypsum. Iit madras is modifying an ecofriendly construction material. Structural engineering at iit madras offers degree programs in m.
Engineers at the indian institute of technology, madras were super busy for about a decade to bring your 2 bhk dreams to reality. Detailed design guidelines are given in use of glass fibre reinforced gypsum gfrg panels in buildings structural design manual prepared by iit madras and published by bmtpc. Iit madras has been involved, since 2003, with the development of building systems especially with respect to use of gfrg panels as floor slabs and earthquake resistant design for use in india. The molds are designed to create shapes and integrated supports that enhance the overall look and design of a room. Gfrg technology of iitm gets nod of union ministry the new. Scientifically tested in india rapidwall has been rigorously tested by the university iit madras and certified by structural engineering research centre serc for use in the construction of buildings in earthquake prone areas of up to 10 storeys. Gfrg rapidwall building structural design manual, prepared by iit madras, published by bmtpc, new delhi. Extensive experience in cost analysis of building projects, preparation of tender documents, construction, structural design and preparation of working drawings for gfrg prefabricated panels buildings. Reinforced gypsum wall panels, structural engineering division, iit madras. Gfrg wall panel rapidwall glass fibre reinforced gypsum an alternative building material, introduced in australia 1990 crosssection 230mm 94 mm 20 mm 15 mm 250mm 15 mm 124mm 12m 44 kgm2 3m gfrg panels can be used as walls and floor roof slabs in combination with rc 22. Based on extensive research carried out at iit madras, a structural design manual has was prepared and published by the building materials. Gypsum gfrg panels in buildingsstructural design manual. Parametric modelling for designing offsite construction. Rapidwall is the lowest energy embodied building product in the world today and is eligible for carbon credits.
For quotes, more information, and all things related to gfrg check out up ceilings and walls, our top manufacturer of gfrg products. Glass fibre reinforced gypsum gfrg panel building system. Gfrgrapidwall building structural design manual, prepared by structural engineering division, 1. A complete building system was thus proposed by iit madras, with the use of gfrg panels alone, with minimal use of concrete and steel, and avoiding entirely the use of bricks, adds prasad. Considering the advantages of gfrg panels to the environment, iit has constructed a two storied. Gfrg glass fibre reinforced gypsum technology speed of construction using the system, the construction of a building can be very fast compared to the conventional building. It also comprises of the study of response of lengthwise or longitudinal reinforcement on periodic or cyclic shear behavior of gfrg panels and its durability. Gfrg rapid wall is manufactured using gypsum as a core material, which is generated as by product in the process of manufacturing fertilizers gfrg rapid wall is manufactured at rcf, mumbai and frbl, kochi. Built expressions bangalore rapid affordable mass housing. Assembling 34 walls per hour is easily achievable with rapidwall.
Iit madras unveils gfrg demonstration building researchers in the civil engineering department of the indian institute of technology madras have developed a method of design and construction to. Rather than a strict code of practice the design methodologies are presented as a set of guidelines for the safe and efficient structural use of rapidwall in general building construction. This work gives an overview of research and development carried out at iit madras, using glass fibre reinforced gypsum gfrg panels, to provide an innovative solution for rapid and affordable. Sreenivasa, strength and behaviour of glass fibre reinforced gypsum wall panels, indian institute of technology madras, 2010. Detailed design guidelines are given in use of glass fibre reinforced gypsum gfrg panels in buildings. For any queries please contact rajdeep chowdhury m. The threat of climate change caused by the increasing concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is pushing the whole. Design guidelines for the structural application of rapidwall in building construction can be obtained on request from rapid building systems pty ltd. More carpet area gfrg walls are 5 inches thick compared to 9 inches in conventional. Jan 01, 2017 the design has been carried out in accordance with gfrgrapidwall building structural design manual developed by iitmadras. Pdf irjet comparative study on cost estimation of gfrg. Accordingly, this designs manual has been prepared by iit madras.
The high thermal resistance of rapid wall will keep interiors cooler in summer. Meher department of civil engineering, iit madras,2012. Development for sustainable construction system rapid walls. This manual clearly guides about joining methods of rapidwall panels, inserting microbeams etc. Emerging technologies in housing construction in india. Development for sustainable construction system glass fiber. Affordable rapid mass housing using gfrg panels seminar. Iit madras has also designed an 8storeyed gfrg building for 32 flats for construction at the rcf campus at mumbai fig. The manuals deals with the engineering design aspect of. Rapid affordable mass housing using glass fibre reinforced. Long lasting lasts up to 80 years, conventional building lasts up to 50 years. Case study on glass fiber reinforced gypsum panel in mass. Through the study conducted by iit madras to suit the indian conditions, the.
Jun 08, 20 since 2003, the iit madras research team had conducted extensive studies on the use of these panels as structural members for all components of the building, including earthquake resistant design. Phosphors gypsum which is a byproduct of phosphoric. Static analysis of gfrg and conventional multistoried. Considering the potential of the panels in mass housing projects, iit madras has come out with a design manual for gfrg panels published by bmtpc. Comparative study on cost estimation of gfrg wall panel. One building of two storeyed total 1981 sqft with four flats was constructed in iit madras in one month. Gfrg buildings provide a viable solution to address the urgent need for affordable mass housing in india. Iit madras has constructed a 2 storied 4 apartment building at their campus using gfrg panels for the entire construction including slab. Feb 02, 2015 this is suitable for rapid mass scale building construction was originally developed and used since 1990 in australia. Mechanical property characteristic value i 2unit weight 0.
Comparison of this building with a conventional rc framed building revealed significant savings. Quick construction the gfrg walls of an average 150m. Most innovative among them is the method created by iit madras students, who have built lowcost, ecofriendly houses by using glass fibre reinforced gypsum gfrg panels. For more information, visit cemtech, cems and cephd. Nov 01, 2017 iit madras extended the use of the gfrg panels also like the floor slabs and staircases enabling the use of gfrg panels for the entire building system and minimizing the use of reinforced concrete. Apr 26, 2018 the savings arise since gfrg is made in a factory setting at not at the job site.
The new construction method developed by iit m engineers will. Gfrg rapid wall is suitable for loadbearing applications and as well as hybrid construction in multistorey buildings. Recently, bmtpc published a gfrg rapidwall structural design manual prepared by iit madras. Apr 01, 2016 considering the potential of the panels in mass housing projects, iit madras has come out with a design manual for gfrg panels published by bmtpc. This technology, developed by iitmadras, has been well demonstrated and the design procedure is now being codified.
Use of glass fibre reinforced gypsum panels with reinforced. Gfrg panels construction in india can reduce cost of. The proposed waterproofing method envisages complete protection of the building envelope, and needs to be applied carefully using trained workers. The gfrg panels for the demo building at iit madras have come from the plant of factrcf building products ltd, kochi, using reprocessed gypsum from fact. Glass fibre reinforced gypsum gfrg building system. Shinto paul senior structural design engineer rapidwall. Pdf design of steel structures iit madras civil engineering course material free download. Gfrg wall panels has been done at iit madras by subjecting the panels to monotonic and cyclic lateral loading 6, 7. Rapidwall house can be erected in 35 hours with just 3 people and a crane. References use of glass fibre reinforced gypsum gfrg panels in buildings, structural design manual, structural engineering division iit madras geethu s,renjith r, formulation of an alternate light weight concrete mix for concrete filled glass fibre reinforced gypsum gfrg panels, international journal of science and research, vol. Name and addres performance appraisal ms fact rcf building. Sustainable, rapid and affordable mass housing using gfrg panels 6 conducted at iit madras. Iit madras has come out with a design manual for gfrg panels published by bmtpc. Iit madras has been testing and conducting various studies on gfrg wall panels for the past 10 years.
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