IIT Ropar erected wind towers with modern “slip forming” technology after relaxation of lockdown
Kanwar Inder Singh/ royalpatiala.in/ Chnadigarh
IIT Ropar has started to erect two Wind Towers (35 meters each) with a modern technology known as “SLIP Forming” which is driving faster and safer construction of Hargovind Khorana Academic Block. The Block is designed as a novel piece of building with fascinating architectural, engineering, and construction innovation and practice.
Construction of two wind towers of 35 meters each with Slip forming technology in which uninterrupted casting of concrete is done continuously moving shuttering, started on 25th April after getting the proper clearance from concerned authorities with erection of first wind tower up to 30 meters which will be fully completed by 13th May. The rate of construction of tower is 2 meters per day.
Slip forming is a technique which carries out fast and rapid construction in unusual structures like Wind Towers,Dams,chimneys, silo etc. which are of more than 16 meters of height and is a very rapid and time saving technique requiring less labour force.
IIT Ropar erected wind towers with modern “slip forming” technology after relaxation of lockdown. Divulging more, Prof. Sarit K Das, Director, IIT Ropar said, “Our approach has always been, maximum quality of construction accomplished in minimum amount of time, and more importantly, the project is being executed in a strictly monitored environment adhering to instructions of MHA following lockdown maintaining all norms of protection and social distancing.”
IIT Ropar has an important role to play in tapping wind from ambience and using it for carbon emission reduction.
May,11,2020
