07-11-2012, 05:22 PM
ALTERNATE AND LOW COST CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES
INTRODUCTION
The Council for Works and Housing (CWHR) is an R & D organization under the aegis of the Ministry of Science and Technology. The main function of this council is to promote scientific research on problems related to different types of civil engineering structures such as buildings, roads, bridges, dams, harbors, treatment plants etc.
The CWHR has endeavored in R & D work for the development of durable, economical and innovative materials for the construction industry with focus on the utilization of local/ indigenous techniques and materials for import substitution of construction inputs.