Patent granted to DBCE Faculty Satyesh Kakodkar and Students of Civil Engineering

Prof. Satyesh Kakodkar, Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering of our college and the Alumni of Batch 2019, Civil Engineering are granted a Patent for ‘Composition for Bricks and Method for making thereof’. The eco-friendly composite brick constructed of laterite was created by a group of Civil Engineering students from our college under the guidance of Prof. Satyesh Kakodkar. This marks a major advancement towards sustainable building methods. This invention not only shows how young minds can contribute to environmental sustainability, but it also promises a greener alternative to conventional building materials.

The patented invention emerged as a final year project by Atish Lolienkar, Shwetang Nadkarni, Gaurai Naik Gaunekar, Sajal Kamat, and Vikesh Malik. The project won Goa’s Most Innovative Project in 2019 and was spurred on to patent application due to its novel use of laterite. By integrating laterite powder with a specific quantity of fibre and water, the team developed a block that not only is cost-effective and strong but also presents an environmental edge over the conventional concrete blocks. Prof. Satyesh Kakodkar shed light on the creation, explaining the zero market value of laterite powder and how its transformation into bricks could revolutionize the construction industry with a cooler, sustainable alternative.

The creation made by the students of our college stands out as an example of innovation and sustainability in the face of the construction industry’s ongoing search for greener options. This revolutionary laterite composite brick might completely change construction methods all over the world. It not only provides an affordable option, but it also complies with global sustainability standards. The future of environmentally friendly building materials is bright, opening the door for a more sustainable world, especially with such youthful brains leading the way.