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Functions
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Investigations
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To undertake site characterization,
laboratory and field investigations including stress measurements,
instrumentation and other measurements of prototype structures
to monitor their behavior and quality control for water
resource projects and other complex civil engineering
structures.
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To undertake construction materials
survey, to evolve mix design of mortars, concrete, shotcrete
etc. for use in projects to realize economical utilization
of locally available materials.
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To undertake chemical investigation including
grouting technology.
Consultancy
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To act as consultants for problems
in the field of geomechanics and material sciences primarily
for Central and State Government organizations like Central
Water Commission, Central Electricity Authority, Ministries/Departments
of Government of India, State Governments, Public Sector
Undertakings, etc. Such services are being made available
to private industry to the extent they are not detrimental
to these primary obligations.
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To provide consultancy in the field
of geomechanics and construction materials to other countries
through the Water and Power Consultancy Services (WAPCOS)
and other such Government organizations functioning in
these countries.
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To undertake geomechanical investigations
and research for international and regional organizations
like organs of the United Nations, Asian Development Bank,
etc.
Research
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To carry out basic and applied research
in the fields of geomechanics, material sciences, concrete
technology and allied areas which have a vital bearing
on the irrigation and power development of the country.
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To evolve quality control procedures
in the above fields.
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To conduct detailed studies on geomechanics
and associated environmental issues of the Himalayan region
which poses complex problems for water resource projects.
Dissemination of Information
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To create data base and to function
as an information center for problems in geomechanics,
concrete technology and construction materials through
its Library and Documentation Centre as well as through
its information dissemination activities like organization
of workshops, seminars, training courses, publishing literature,
etc.
Linkages
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To establish strong linkages with National
Laboratories, state and other Laboratories/Research Stations,
Universities/IITs, Geological Survey of India, etc. in
carrying out the above functions.
Training
Miscellaneous
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