TRAINING,

DIAGNOSIS &

CONSULTANCY

SERVICE PROVIDER IN WATERPROOFING, REPAIR & RENEWALENGINEERING

VisionTo become a premier national knowledge

and skill development centre for capacity

enhancement in waterproofing and other

areas of repair, restoration and renewal

engineering based on sustainable and

green technologies.

MissionTo act as a platform for national and inter-

national networking for sharing of knowl-

edge and practices in the fields of water-

proofing, repair, restoration, and renewal

engineering in the context of life cycle

assessment of the built environment for

adoption of best practices by the country’s

construction industry.

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Networking with National & International Organisations

Development of Database

Formulation of Guidelines for Standardisation of codes of Practices

EMERGING NEEDS OF THE INDIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

It has been generally reported that buildings

worldwide consume about 40% of the

planet’s material resources and 30% of its

energy. It is evident therefore, that building

activity contributes significantly to global

ecological degradation. If we want to protect

our future, there are no other options than

to achieve ways that increase the service

life of the buildings, reduce damage to the

environment, maintain the health of the eco

system and cover our natural resources.

1 2Knowledge Dissemination Services

Design of Training Courses of Different Levels and Development of Training Modules

Refresher Training Programmes for Engineers

Tailor Made Training Programmes for Corporate Bodies

Students Awareness Pro-grammes and Workshops

Workers Skill Development

Seminars and Workshops

Technology Demonstration

Academic Courses for Educational Institutions

Certificate Courses on Entrepreneurship Distance Education Correspondence Courses

The requirements listed above are particularly relevant for a country like ours that covers 3.29 million sq. km.

of land area and has over 1.3 billion people. This demands unprecedented levels of infrastructure development with diverse

types of construction. On top of this, one should recognise the climatic diversity of the country and its vast coastline.

In order to assist professionals to face the above challenges a novel institutional framework appears essential,

notwithstanding the existence of a large number of research bodies as well as other industry associations.

Perceiving this, the Dr. Fixit Institute of Structural Protection and Rehabilitation (DFI-SPR) was conceived in 2001 under the

promotional umbrella of Pidilite Industries Ltd. It was seen not to be in conflict with existing institutions in the country. On

the contrary, it was conceived to synergise and be a supplement to these institutions. DFI-SPR started its activities in 2002,

although it was registered as a stand-alone not-for-profit company under Section 25 of the Indian Companies Act, 1956, in

June 2006.

Diagnostic and Advisory Services

Advisory Services

Non-Destructive Testing Facilities

Laboratory Testing

Petrographic Examination

Birth of DFI-SPR

3 4Knowledge Dissemination Services

Design of Training Courses of Different Levels and Development of Training Modules

Refresher Training Programmes for Engineers

Tailor Made Training Programmes for Corporate Bodies

Students Awareness Pro-grammes and Workshops

Workers Skill Development

Seminars and Workshops

Technology Demonstration

Academic Courses for Educational Institutions

Certificate Courses on Entrepreneurship Distance Education Correspondence Courses

Publications

International Journal of 3R’s

Technical Newsletter–“Rebuild”

Healthy Construction Manuals

The Promoter

Pidilite Industries Limited, the promoter of DFI-SPR,

has been a pioneer and market leader in the field

of consumer and speciality chemicals in India and

internationally. The company offers a basket of versatile

product ranges that include Adhesives and Sealants, Art

Materials and Stationery, Maintenance Chemicals, Fabric

Care Products, Speciality Industrial Chemicals, Pigments,

Construction Chemicals and Paints.

For over 50 years Pidilite, with its guiding theme of Building

Bonds, has established a cluster of leading brands like

Fevicol, Dr. Fixit, Fevikwik, Fevicryl, M-Seal, Acron, Steelgrip,

Ranipal, etc. Pidilite Industries Limited’s products have

also found good acceptance in international markets with

exports to more than 50 countries.

Together, the company enjoys a group turnover of

turnover more than 45000 million.

Pidilite products are manufactured in 18 factories

across India and in processing units in Thailand,

Singapore, Dubai, Brazil and the US. Most of these

units have been awarded ISO 9000 certification.

Constant product development, innovation and

consistent quality have always been the hallmark of

the company since its inception. Six R&D laboratories

across the nation and the Innovation Centre in

Singapore put consistent efforts to benchmark the

development and application quality of the products.

Composition of the Governing Council

Mr. Sanjay Bahadur CEO - GLOBAL, Construction Chemicals Division, Pidilite Industries Ltd.

Dr. P C Basu Former Distingushed Scientist, Director Civil & Structural

Engineering Division, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), Mumbai.

Dr. Bishwajit Bhattacharjee Professor, Department of Civil Engineering,

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), New Delhi

Mr. P L Bongirwar Senior Consultant, Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (ECC) and

Formerly Jt. Managing Director, Maharastra State Road Development

Corporation (MSRDC)

The Management

The Governing Council, comprising eminent individuals

from the fields of construction engineering, research and

management, oversees the development of the Institute

while the administration is conducted by an independent

internal management team. The overall execution and

responsibility rests with the Director-in-Charge.

Dr. A K Chatterjee Director, DFI-SPR

Managing Director, Conmat Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Kolkata

Former Whole-time Director, Associated Cement Company (ACC)

Prof. Tarun Kant Institute Chair Professor, Department of

Civil Engineering, Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay

Dr. M G Korgaonkar Director General, National Institute of

Construction Management & Research (NICMAR), Pune

Mr. M B Parekh Chairman, Pidilite Industries Ltd.,

Chairman of the Governing Council

Mr. M S Sudarshan Vice Chairman, Civil – AID Technoclinic (P) Ltd., Bengaluru

Dr. P R Swarup Director General,

Construction Industry Development Council (CIDC), New Delhi

1Capacity Enhancement Services

Networking with National & International Organisations

Membership with Professional Organisations

• International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI), USA

• National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), USA

• The Concrete Society, UK

• The Concrete Institute of Australia

• Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), India

Collaboration with Institutions and Organisations

• Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (ACCE), Bengaluru

• Anand International College of Engineering, Jaipur

• Building Materials and Technology Promotion Council (BMTPC), New Delhi

• Construction Industry Development Council (CIDC), New Delhi

• Engineering Staff College of India (ESCI), Hyderabad

• Indian Concrete Institute (ICI), Pune

• Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Mumbai

• MGM College of Engineering, Navi Mumbai

• National Institute of Construction Management and Research (NICMAR), Pune

• National Institute for Technical Teachers “Training and Research, (NITTTR), Chandigarh

• Nirma University, Ahmedabad

• Prof. Ram Meghe Institute of Research & Technology, Amravati (MITRA)

• Sardar Patel College of Engineering (SPCE), Mumbai

• Sardar Vallabhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Surat

• The Institution of Engineers (IEI)

Development of Database and Formulation of Guidelines

DFI-SPR has undertaken an initiative with Bureau of

Indian Standard (BIS) to formulate technical guidelines and

systems in the areas of waterproofing, repair practices and

materials based on the gathered and developed database

and with respect to the best practices adopted by the

construction industry worldwide.

2 Knowledge Dissemination Services

Refresher Training Programmes for Engineers (Open Programmes)

Short-term training programmes are organised at the

institute’s premises in Andheri and also at premises of

partner institutes, all over India, catering to the needs of

the industry.

PROGRAMME TOPICS:

• Construction Chemicals Applications

• Waterproofing Materials, Systems and Technologies

• Sustainable Building Construction Practices and Materials

• New Generation Concrete Admixtures

• Corrosion and Protective Coatings

• Structural Diagnosis and Condition Analysis of RC Structures

• Cracks in Concrete and Crack Repair

• Repair and Rehabilitation of Concrete Structures

• Building Maintenance - Waterproofing and General Repair

Training Programme at DFI-SPR Institute

This course is designed to inculcate management and technical appreciation of the modern ways of repair and waterproofing of concrete structures.

One Year Regular Course at TGTTI, Kolkata

“Dr. Fixit Concrete and Waterproofing Technology” for SSC/HSC passed students of The George Telegraph Training Institute (TGTTI) at Sealdah, Kolkata from the year 2015.

One Year Regular Course at ITI, Bhavanagar

In consultation with Gujarat Council of Vocational Training, Gandhinagar, the board of studies introduced a course on “Construction Technician” in the Civil Engineering syllabus of Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Bhavnagar, Gujarat from the year 2015.

Initiation of Courses with Academic Bodies

Elective Courses under Mumbai University (UG-Civil)

In consultation with DFI-SPR, the board of studies introduced two elective courses in the under graduate course of Civil Engineering of Mumbai University from the year 2010.• Repair and Rehabilitation of Concrete Structure

– Seventh Semester• Advanced Repair and Retrofitting of Concrete Structures

– Eighth Semester

Elective Courses at NICMAR (ACM Course)

“Renovation of Building and Maintenance Management” for students of Post Graduate in Advanced Construction Management in the National Institute of Construction Management and Research (NICMAR) at Pune, Hyderabad, since 2007.

Tailor-Made Training Programmes for Corporate Bodies

Tailor-made programmes are conducted with private

and government organisations as per requirements

to upgrade the knowledge base of their engineering

executives.

Students Awareness Programmes and Workshops

Awareness sessions and workshops on the latest

engineering practices in waterproofing, repair and

other focus areas are conducted at various colleges all

over India.

Workers Skill Developments

In association with CIDC, we organise regular training on

waterproofing and repair to masons and general working

supervisors (GWS) at selected CIDC training centres

accross india.

Seminars

We organise technical seminars “Healthy Construction

Lecture Series” in and around India with speakers of

National & International repute. Programs have already

been conducted in cities like Bangaluru, Mumbai,

Kolkata, New Delhi, Ahmedabad and Chennai.

Open Training Programme at Bangalore Training programme for IOCL Engineers

OUR ASSOCIATES

Corporate & Government Organisations

Training is imparted to delegates from following organisations

• Adani Power Limited

• Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.

• Bhubaneshwar Development Authority

• Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation

• City and Industrial Development Corporation

• Evalueserve at Gurgaon

• Gherzi Eastern Ltd.

• Godrej Industries Ltd.

• Grasim Industries Ltd.

• Heavy Water Board

• Hindustan Construction Company

• Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd.

• ITD Cementation India Ltd.

• Ispat Industries Limited

• Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai

• Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.

• JMC Projects India Ltd.

• Life Insurance Corporation of India

• Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (ECC Division)

• Mott McDonald Pvt. Ltd.

• Mumbai Port Trust

• M. N. Dasture & Co.

• National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development

• Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd

• Orbit Corporation Ltd.

• Painterior (India)

• Public Works Department

Academic Courses

Certificate Courses on Entrepreneurship

For Professionals / Contractors:

• A ten-day certificate course on “Entrepreneurship in Waterproofing, Structural Protection & Repair of Concrete Structures”.

Distance Education Programme

One Year Certificate Programme on “Waterproofing & Repair Management of Buildings”

Introduction

Built environment normally has to undergo a substantial extent of distress and decay throughout its lifetime. If proper care is taken by right quality waterproofing and execution methodologies during its construction and adequate maintenance practices post construction, buildings should survive for the enjoyment of many generations. This Programme is designed to provide adequate skills and expertise required to deal with all the important aspects of waterproofing, repair, restoration, renewal engineering and building construction maintenance management.

Programme Duration & Design

The Programme duration is 12 months. The programme design is modular which involves 2 modules, 2 contact workshops, assignments and 2 term end examination.

Eligibility

1. Diploma in any branch of Engineering OR2. Non-Engineering graduate with 2 years work experience in construction.

For prospects and application forms, visit: www.drfixitinstitute.com

IndustriesIndustrial buildings encounter special types of problems, some emanating from the manufacturing processes being undertaken which may use chemicals or yield products severely harmful to structures. We have been involved in specifying materials or material treatments for specialist applications to enhance the design and provide improved performance. Refineries, fertilizer plants, chemical plants and other industrial structures deteriorate due to severe exposure conditions. We specialize in NDT testing and provide guidance for repair and rehabilitation of those structures.

Real EstateThe developers of large scale projects normally have high expectations in respect of speed and cost effectiveness – a scenario that can lead to in-built deficiencies if sufficient relevant expertise is not injected at the right stages. Once the project is completed, we can provide assistance to the owner in maintaining his property through planned preventative maintenance. These services are provided to developers, architects, engineers, project managers and contractors; the

role may vary but the aim for quality & value continues.

InfrastructureWe carry out the condition assessment of structures for bridges, flyovers, culverts, roadways & pavements etc.

Community BuildingsPublic buildings, whilst incorporating high levels of safety and durability, are often designed and constructed to very tight budget constraints. Our post-construction activities have included functions as varied as appraisal of failures and repair solutions as well as the resolution of numerous water leakage problems.

Construction segments to utilise the services

Quality & Integrity testing for Construction Industry

Control Testing Generally required by the contractor or concrete

producer to indicate adjustments required at sites.

Compliance TestingGenerally required by the site engineer to judge compli-

ance with the specification.

Assessment of In-Situ Quality and IntegrityRequired when there is doubt about the reliability of

control or when there is damage and deterioration of

concrete, or when there is a proposal for change of

usage or extension of structure.

Services Offered by ADL

• Structural Audit (Building / Infrastructure) and Advisory Services

• Non-Destructive Testing and Partial Destructive Testing

• Leakage Detection Services

• Petrography and chemical analysis

3Diagnostic & Advisory Services

Advanced Diagnostic & Advisory Service Centre for Concrete Structur

“NABL Accredited Laboratories for NDT & Chemical Testing as per ISO/IEC :17025 : 2005”

The Advanced Diagnostic Laboratory (ADL) has been

created with a blend of conventional and advanced in-

situ testing facilities in such a manner that there is a wide

choice for test methods, the extent and location of the

tests and the way in which the results are interpreted.

The prime objective is to ensure that the test results are

precise and accurate, which are often not so in non-de-

structive or semi-destructive testing carried out by

various agencies.

Laboratory Testing

The need for testing frequently arises as an essential

component of a wider exercise which can involve

product development, product selection, quality

control, condition appraisal or failure analysis. Physical,

mechanical and chemical testing of concrete. Services

include performance test on waterproofing membrane

such as water permeability and hydrostatic pressure

resistance test.

Petrographic Examination

The highly experienced team with the help of modern

microscopic facilities conducts detailed examinations

of concrete, stone and other building materials in order

to predict their behaviour and where necessary to

investigate defects and causes of failure. Petrographic

examinations of concrete are typically performed when

problems arise during construction phase or premature

failure of an existing concrete structure occurs.

Petrographic examinations are also performed as part

of a condition study to determine if a concrete structure

needs to be replaced or if it can be rehabilitated.

Other Specific Tests

• Water Soluble Chloride Content

• Acid Soluble Sulphates Content

• Carbonation

• Determination of pH

• Water permeability test

• Hydrostatic Pressure Resistance Test

Advisory Services

We provide for the following advisory services :

• The current condition of concrete

• The causes of distress in concrete

• Whether the deterioration will continue

• Amount of damage to be expected in continuing deterioration

• Repair and waterproofing

Non-Destructive Testing Facilities

• Schmidt rebound hammer test

• Ultrasonic pulse velocity test

• Crack monitoring with crack microscope

• Half-cell potential test

• Resistivity of concrete & Rate of corrosion measurement by Galvanostatic Pulse method Rebar mapping by Electromagnetic profometer

• Infra red thermograph to detect the source of leakage

• In-situ compressive strength of concrete by extracting core samples

• Diagnosis of causes of concrete deterioration

• Condition assessment of buildings

Port and Marine StructuresDue to offshore locations deterioration of these structures is very fast. We do NDT and consultancy services for repair, rehabilitation and protection measures for durability.

Housing SocietiesLarge number of buildings in housing societies deteriorate due to poor maintenance. We do condition assessment of those buildings and guide the society for repair and maintenance of their structures.

International Journal of 3R’s (Repair, Restoration and Renewal of Built Environment)

ISSN 0975-8968

Annual subscription : ` 1800 (Including Postage)Outstation cheques : ` 100 extraPeriodicity : Quarterly

Why not write for International Journal of 3R’s?

• Research papers, Reviews, Case studies (maximum 15 manuscript pages) and Point of View (maximum 5 manuscript pages) can be mailed to editor3r@pidilite.co.in and info@drfixitinstitute.com

Also, papers can be submitted online on http://www.drfixitinstitute.com/articles/index.php.

Technical Newsletter’Rebuild’ is a quarterly newsletter with an emphasis on the latest

practices and advances in repairs, waterproofing and construction

methodologies. ‘Rebuild’ is well circulated among renowned

organisations, practising engineers, consultants, contractors, engineering

colleges all over the country and is appreciated to a high extent.

HEALTHY CONSTRUCTION MANUAL – 1

Joints & Sealants

ISBN 978-81-909802-0-3

Price : ` 300 Postage : ` 25 for Mumbai and ` 50 for outsidePages : 53

• Need for providing joints and types of joints in concrete

• Basic functions and properties of sealants

• Joint movement and design

• Installation of sealants

• Joints in precast building

• Performance, repair and maintenance of sealants

HEALTHY CONSTRUCTION MANUAL - 2

Protective Coatings (For Concrete & Masonry Surfaces)

ISBN 978-81-909802-1-0

Price : ` 400 Postage : ` 25 for Mumbai and ` 50 for outsidePages : 104

• Basic functional requirements of coatings

• Characteristics and performance of different coatings

• Application of coating systems

• Quality assurance

• Preparation of tender documents - Technical specification and quantity estimation

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