CIRS

ABOUT

As a developing country, Bangladesh is implementing a large number of infrastructure projects in recent times. Along with the boom in the real estate sector, large span bridges, elevated express ways, metro-rail, subway, bus rapid transits, airports, expansion of railway service, deep-sea port, barrage, surface water treatment plants, etc are some of the examples of ongoing or upcoming mega structures. Being a disaster prone country and highly vulnerable to climate change and sea level rise, infrastructure development to combat those natural adversity is required in the near future too.

At this transition of developing the country’s basic infrastructure, CIRS is aimed at providing intellectual input for successful implementation, planning or maintenance of the structures. It is expected to maintain a relation between the industry and academia, through innovative research for appropriate technology suitable for the country. Center for Infrastructure Research and Services (CIRS), can offer access to University’s state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and facilities to industries of all sizes for a wide range of testing and analysis services. The services which we offer reflect the breadth and depth of University’s research capabilities, from independent testing services to collaborative prototype generation. We have expert technicians, servicemen and stuffs under the direct supervision of faculty members to carry out the tests and analysis. CIRS undertakes research, testing and consultation works in the field of engineering, construction management and environmental issues as required by private, government or autonomous bodies.

Director:

Dr. Md. Sirajul Islam
Professor
Ph. D., The University of Tokyo, Japan
M. Sc. Engg. (Civil), National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore
B. Sc. Engg. (Civil), Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)
Phone: +880-2-55668200 Ext: 2053
Email: sirajul.islam@northsouth.edu
http://www.northsouth.edu/academic/seps/cee/people/faculty.html

ACTIVITIES

Infrastructure related research

Sustainable Infrastructure
Green Building
Construction management
Water and Environmental solutions
echnology for adaptation to climate change

Consultancy

Testing and Research

TESTING FACILITIES

Laboratoties:

RATE

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (DCEE) reserves the right to change the rates at any time without any prior notice.

Rates for Testing of Engineering Materials and Services

Sl.No.	Name of the Test	Test Rate (Tk.)
STEEL
1	Tensile Strength (deformed bar up to 25 mm), for a set of 3 nos.	1,500
2	Tensile Strength (plain bar up to 25 mm), for a set of 3 nos.	1,800
3	Tensile Strength (deformed bar more than 25 mm), for a set of 3 nos.	1,800
4	Tensile Strength (plain bar more than 25 mm), for a set of 3 nos.	2,500
5	Impact, for a set of 3 nos.	1,200
6	Stress-Strain Curve, Modulus of Elasticity, for a set of 3 nos.	4,500
7	Spring Test, per specimen	1,600
8	Tension test of Angle / Plate; for a set of 3 nos.	2,400
AGGREGATES
1	Absorption Capacity and Specific Gravity	1,500
2	Angularity Number	1,500
3	Bulking of Sand	2,000
4	Elongation Index	1,500
5	Flakiness Index	1,500
6	Aggregate Impact Value (AIV)	1,800
7	Aggregate Crushing Value (ACV)	2,000
8	10% Fine Value	2,000
9	Los Angeles Impact and Abrasion (Small Sized Aggregates, ASTM C131)	2,000
10	Los Angeles Impact and Abrasion (Large Sized Aggregates, ASTM C535)	2,000
11	Sieve Analysis (Small Sizes Coarse Aggregates)	1,500
12	Sieve Analysis (Large Sized Coarse Aggregates)	1,500
13	Sieve Analysis (Fine Aggregate)	1,500
14	Unit Weight of Aggregate	1,500
CEMENT
1	Compressive Strength (3,7,14, and 28 days)	4,800
2	Fineness	1,000
3	Setting Time	1,500
4	Normal Consistency	800
BRICKS
1	Absorption capacity	1,000
2	Crushing Strength	1,500
3	Efflorescence	1,200
4	Size and Shape	1,000
5	Unit Weight	1,000
SOIL
1	Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit	1.500
2	Compaction: Standard Proctor	3,600
3	Compaction: Modified Proctor	3,800
4	Moisture Content	500
5	Grain Size Analysis (Sieve Analysis)	1,500
6	Unconfined Compression Test	2,500
7	Maximum and Minimum Density of Cohesionless Soil	3,500
CONCRETE
1	Compressive Strength: Concrete Cylinder (100x200 mm) for a set of 3 nos.	1,500
2	Compressive Strength: Concrete Cylinders (150x300 mm) for a set of 3 nos.	1,800
3	Stress-Strain Curve of Concrete	4,800
4	Concrete Cylinders (casting and testing)	5,000
5	Design of Concrete Mixes	30,000
6	Design of Concrete Mixes (with admixture)	35,000
7	Compressive Strength: Cubes (<200 mm), for a set of 3 nos.	1,500
8	Compressive Strength: Cubes (200 to 300 mm), for a set of 3 nos.	1,800
9	Field Visit, Field Tests, and Identification of Causes of Cracking	50,000
10	Design of Repair Methodology	Negotiable
11	Carbonation of Concrete, per spot	2,600
12	Concrete Strength of Structural Members (hammer test), per member	2,000
13	Core sample collection and testing at lab (for one core)	20,000
14	Cutting and testing of core sample for compressive strength (for one core)	4,000
BITUMEN
1	Specific Gravity	1,500
2	Standard Penetration	1,500
3	Softening Point (R&B)	1,500
4	Solubility	1,500
TIMBER
1	Moisture Content	500
2	Compressive Strength	2,000
3	Unit Weight	500

COLLABORATION

CIRS has been established following the role model of Monash Infrastructure (MI) of Monash University, Australia. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, North South University has been in touch with Monash University since 2017. Both the institutes have jointly arranged national seminar and exchanged meetings at their own campuses. AnMoU has been signed in connection to this for future collaboration in future. Apart from this, CIRS also signed MoU with the following institutes;

Institute of Water Modeling (IWM), Dhaka, Bangladesh
SuperMap, Beijing
House Building Research Institute (HBRI) / In process
Bangladesh Road Research laboratories (BRRL) / In process
CEGIS / In process

CONTACT

CIRS, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
7th Floor, South Academic (SAC) Building, NSU, Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka 1229, Bangladesh
Phone: +8802 5566-8200, Ext.-6243/ 2053/ 1990/ 1980
E-mail: sirajul.islam@northsouth.edu, mohammad.islam@northsouth.edu, khandaker.moniruzzaman@northsouth

A Workshop on GIS Application in Hydrology using SuperMap

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The Imperative Of Climate Action To Promote Health In ASIA

The Association of Academies and Societies of Sciences in Asia (AASSA) has published its regional study report on Climate Change and Health (CCH), titled The Imperative Of Climate Action To Promote Health In ASIA. Three NSU faculty members represent Bangladesh as contributors there lead by Prof. Dr. Md. Sirajul Islam, Director, CIRS. It is an official report of AASSA and will be presented in the COP 26. AASSA is the regional association of all the National Academy of Sciences in the Asia and Pacific including Russia, Japan, Australia, New Zealand and all other Asian countries. Bangladesh Academy of Science (BAS) is a member of AASSA too. ( http://aassa.asia/member/academies.php ) Prof. Md. Sirajul Islam, PhD