Solar Energy Powered Net-Zero Energy Smart Buildings
ABOUT THE PROJECT The research project aims to identify optimal configurations of building technologies that are suitable for the local climatic conditions and construction practices to achieve the aggressive design goal of net-zero energy buildings (NZEB) in which locally produced energy from renewable energy sources is at least equal to the energy consumer over an […]
Urban Heat Island Effect and Building Energy Demand: Linkages Explained Using a Dense, Low Cost Sensor Network
ABOUT THE PROJECT The proposed research aims to understand the relationship between Urban Heat Island (UHI) intensity and building energy demands using real world quantitative data. Using open source hardware-software platforms, the research team will build and deploy a low-cost sensor network for UHI mapping and indoor temperature-humidity mapping. The data will be used together […]
Smart Sensor Deployment in Buildings: Evacuation Planning and Energy Management
ABOUT THE PROJECT The project will instrument two offices buildings and several homes to gather detailed usage data and inform the researchers on peak usage capping, demand response and emergency evacuation. The end product of the research will be a family of algorithms, ontologies and prototypes that will provide better building energy management and building […]
High Fracture Toughness, Durable Concrete with Minimized Carbon Footprint Employing Large Amounts of Industrial Wastes
ABOUT THE PROJECT This research program aims to contribute to the development of innovative pavements, enhance detection of corrosion in reinforced concrete bridges, undertake research in seismic strengthening for BC schools, and improve durability and performance of innovative materials. ]NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (November 2016) RESEARCH ABSTRACT The research program of IC-IMPACTS’ Scientific Director and Theme Lead for […]
Structural Health Monitoring of Tall Buildings Using Vibration-Based Techniques
ABOUT THE PROJECT This project will develop new models for monitoring the structural health of tall and mid-rise buildings. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (November 2016) PROJECT UPDATE (April 2016) Experimental tests were conducted at CSIR-CBRI India and Concordia on a cantilever beam, a set of multi-storey frame structures to produce appropriate data for developing and validating the proposed innovative methods […]
Full Field Non-Contact SHM Protocols for Long Span Railway Bridges and Heritage Structures
ABOUT THE PROJECT This project will develop a new system that uses Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) for structural health monitoring of inaccessible railway bridges in Canada and India. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (November 2016) PROJECT UPDATE (April 2016)Canadian team members are assessing the feasibility of mounting various non-destructive equipment on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), meanwhile Indian team members are developing […]
Application of Precast Products Made Using Bottom Ash and Fly Ash for Rural Pavements and Other Infrastructure in India
This project will develop new mixes that use boot ash to produce cement-less concrete or fine aggregate for concrete for precast applications of the construction industry resulting in significant environmental benefits. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (October 2016) PROJECT UPDATE (April 2016) Researchers have focused on choosing optimum content of different precursors with alkaline liquid combination and parameters that affects […]
Evaluating the Integrity of Railways Infrastructure in India and Canada with an Emphasis on Bridges and Tracks
ABOUT THE PROJECT This project will use structural health monitoring techniques to evaluate the current condition and anticipated remaining lifespan of railway bridges and tracks in Canada and India. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (October 2016) PROJECT UPDATE (April 2016) Researchers are Investigating the condition of the railway bridges using statistical data available from the industry collaborators. Researchers are […]
Characterization and Use of Industrial Fly Ash
ABOUT THE PROJECT This project aims to increase the use of fly ash in concrete and substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the construction process. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (October 2016) PROJECT UPDATE (April 2016) A better understanding the physical properties of fly ash generated from Indian coal-fired power stations in relation to currently used Canadian sources is intended to help […]
Modelling and Assessment of Deficient and Repaired Structures
ABOUT THE PROJECT This project presents a new focus for develop state-of-the-art analysis tools for concrete structures so that an assessment can be undertaken to determine if a structure is deteriorating to the point where rehabilitation or strengthening is required. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (October 2016) PROJECT UPDATE (April 2016) On developing improved material models, activity thus far has focused […]