R&D session “Alkali Activated Slag mortar” & “Hydroponics”

The Civil Engineering department had its fifth session under R&D cell on the  April  17, 2021. There were two speakers for the session.

Prof. Oswyn Soares presented on ‘Alkali Activated Slag mortar’. He explained the concept of molarity and how to make alkali solution, He also presented about activation of slag using an alkali  activator. He stressed on replacement of cementitious material by Ground Granulated Blast furnace Slag (GGBS) and replacement of sand by course slag.

Prof. Starina Dias presented on ‘Hydroponics’. She highlighted on the use of ‘Hydroponics’as an alternative to address issues of environmental degradation and the growing demand for food production. She explained the six types of ‘Hydroponics’ system that include wick system , deep water culture system , drip irrigation system , etc. She also presented the benefits of the system and its usage in various environments.