TRAINING,

DIAGNOSIS &
CONSULTANCY
SERVICE PROVIDER IN
WATERPROOFING,
REPAIR & RENEWAL
ENGINEERING
&vision
mission Vision
To become a premier national knowledge
and skill development centre for capacity
enhancement in waterproofing and other
areas of repair, restoration and renewal
engineering based on sustainable and
green technologies.

Mission
To act as a platform for national and inter-
national networking for sharing of knowl-
edge and practices in the fields of water-
proofing, repair, restoration, and renewal
engineering in the context of life cycle
assessment of the built environment for
adoption of best practices by the country’s
construction industry.
 EMERGING NEEDS OF THE INDIAN
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

It has been generally reported that buildings

worldwide consume about 40% of the
planet’s material resources and 30% of its
energy. It is evident therefore, that building
activity contributes significantly to global
ecological degradation. If we want to protect
our future, there are no other options than
to achieve ways that increase the service
life of the buildings, reduce damage to the
environment, maintain the health of the eco
system and cover our natural resources.

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DFI-SPR Services

Capacity Enhancement Services Knowledge Dissemination Services

­Design of Training Courses of Different Levels and

Development of Training Modules
Networking with National
& International Organisations
Refresher Training Seminars and Workshops
Programmes for Engineers
Development of Database
Technology Demonstration
Tailor Made Training
Formulation of Guidelines for
Programmes for Academic Courses for Educational Institutions
Standardisation of codes of Practices
Corporate Bodies
Certificate Courses on Entrepreneurship
Students Awareness Pro-
grammes and Workshops Distance Education Correspondence Courses

Workers Skill Development

Birth of DFI-SPR
The requirements listed above are particularly relevant for a country like ours that covers 3.29 million sq. km.
of land area and has over 1.3 billion people. This demands unprecedented levels of infrastructure development with diverse
types of construction. On top of this, one should recognise the climatic diversity of the country and its vast coastline.

In order to assist professionals to face the above challenges a novel institutional framework appears essential,
notwithstanding the existence of a large number of research bodies as well as other industry associations.

Perceiving this, the Dr. Fixit Institute of Structural Protection and Rehabilitation (DFI-SPR) was conceived in 2001 under the
promotional umbrella of Pidilite Industries Ltd. It was seen not to be in conflict with existing institutions in the country. On
the contrary, it was conceived to synergise and be a supplement to these institutions. DFI-SPR started its activities in 2002,
although it was registered as a stand-alone not-for-profit company under Section 25 of the Indian Companies Act, 1956, in
June 2006.

3 Diagnostic and Advisory Services

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Publications

Advisory Services International Journal of 3R’s

Non-Destructive Testing Facilities Technical Newsletter–“Rebuild”

Laboratory Testing Healthy Construction Manuals

Petrographic Examination
The Promoter
Pidilite Industries Limited, the promoter of DFI-SPR,
has been a pioneer and market leader in the field
of consumer and speciality chemicals in India and
internationally. The company offers a basket of versatile
product ranges that include Adhesives and Sealants, Art
Materials and Stationery, Maintenance Chemicals, Fabric
Care Products, Speciality Industrial Chemicals, Pigments,
Construction Chemicals and Paints.
For over 50 years Pidilite, with its guiding theme of Building
Bonds, has established a cluster of leading brands like
Fevicol, Dr. Fixit, Fevikwik, Fevicryl, M-Seal, Acron, Steelgrip,
Ranipal, etc. Pidilite Industries Limited’s products have
also found good acceptance in international markets with
exports to more than 50 countries.
The Management
The Governing Council, comprising eminent individuals
from the fields of construction engineering, research and
management, oversees the development of the Institute
while the administration is conducted by an independent
internal management team. The overall execution and
responsibility rests with the Director-in-Charge.
Together, the company enjoys a group turnover of
turnover more than 45000 million.
Pidilite products are manufactured in 18 factories
across India and in processing units in Thailand,
Singapore, Dubai, Brazil and the US. Most of these
units have been awarded ISO 9000 certification.
Constant product development, innovation and
consistent quality have always been the hallmark of
the company since its inception. Six R&D laboratories
across the nation and the Innovation Centre in
Singapore put consistent efforts to benchmark the
development and application quality of the products.
Composition of the Governing Council
Mr. Sanjay Bahadur
CEO - GLOBAL, Construction Chemicals Division, Pidilite Industries Ltd.
Dr. P C Basu
Former Distingushed Scientist, Director Civil & Structural
Engineering Division, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), Mumbai.
Dr. Bishwajit Bhattacharjee
Professor, Department of Civil Engineering,
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), New Delhi
Mr. P L Bongirwar
Senior Consultant, Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (ECC) and
Formerly Jt. Managing Director, Maharastra State Road Development
Corporation (MSRDC)
Dr. A K Chatterjee Mr. M B Parekh
Director, DFI-SPR Chairman, Pidilite Industries Ltd.,
Managing Director, Conmat Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Kolkata Chairman of the Governing Council
Former Whole-time Director, Associated Cement Company (ACC)
Mr. M S Sudarshan
Prof. Tarun Kant Vice Chairman, Civil – AID Technoclinic (P) Ltd., Bengaluru
Institute Chair Professor, Department of
Civil Engineering, Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay Dr. P R Swarup
Director General,
Dr. M G Korgaonkar Construction Industry Development Council (CIDC), New Delhi
Director General, National Institute of
Construction Management & Research (NICMAR), Pune
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Capacity Enhancement Services
Networking with National & International
Organisations

Membership with Professional Organisations

• International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI), USA
• National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), USA
• The Concrete Society, UK
• The Concrete Institute of Australia
• Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), India
 Development of Database and
Formulation of Guidelines

Collaboration with Institutions and Organisations DFI-SPR has undertaken an initiative with Bureau of
• Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (ACCE), Bengaluru Indian Standard (BIS) to formulate technical guidelines and
• Anand International College of Engineering, Jaipur systems in the areas of waterproofing, repair practices and
materials based on the gathered and developed database
• Building Materials and Technology Promotion Council
(BMTPC), New Delhi and with respect to the best practices adopted by the
construction industry worldwide.
• Construction Industry Development Council (CIDC),
New Delhi
• Engineering Staff College of India (ESCI), Hyderabad
• Indian Concrete Institute (ICI), Pune
• Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
(MSME), Mumbai
• MGM College of Engineering, Navi Mumbai
• National Institute of Construction Management and
Research (NICMAR), Pune
• National Institute for Technical Teachers “Training and
Research, (NITTTR), Chandigarh
• Nirma University, Ahmedabad
• Prof. Ram Meghe Institute of Research & Technology,
Amravati (MITRA)
• Sardar Patel College of Engineering (SPCE), Mumbai
• Sardar Vallabhai National Institute of Technology
(SVNIT), Surat
• The Institution of Engineers (IEI)
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Services
Refresher Training Programmes for
Engineers (Open Programmes)
Short-term training programmes are organised at the
institute’s premises in Andheri and also at premises of
partner institutes, all over India, catering to the needs of
the industry.
PROGRAMME TOPICS:
• Construction Chemicals Applications
• Waterproofing Materials, Systems and Technologies
• Sustainable Building Construction Practices and Materials
• New Generation Concrete Admixtures
• Corrosion and Protective Coatings
• Structural Diagnosis and Condition Analysis of RC Structures
• Cracks in Concrete and Crack Repair
• Repair and Rehabilitation of Concrete Structures
• Building Maintenance - Waterproofing and General Repair
Training Programme at DFI-SPR Institute
Initiation of Courses with Academic Bodies
Elective Courses under Mumbai University
(UG-Civil)
In consultation with DFI-SPR, the board of studies
introduced two elective courses in the under graduate
course of Civil Engineering of Mumbai University from the
year 2010.
• Repair and Rehabilitation of Concrete Structure
– Seventh Semester
• Advanced Repair and Retrofitting of Concrete Structures
– Eighth Semester
Elective Courses at NICMAR (ACM Course)
“Renovation of Building and Maintenance Management”
for students of Post Graduate in Advanced Construction
Management in the National Institute of Construction
Management and Research (NICMAR) at Pune,
Hyderabad, since 2007.
Tailor-Made Training Programmes for
Corporate Bodies
Tailor-made programmes are conducted with private
and government organisations as per requirements
to upgrade the knowledge base of their engineering
executives.
Students Awareness Programmes and
Workshops
Awareness sessions and workshops on the latest
engineering practices in waterproofing, repair and
other focus areas are conducted at various colleges all
over India.
Workers Skill Developments
In association with CIDC, we organise regular training on
waterproofing and repair to masons and general working
supervisors (GWS) at selected CIDC training centres
accross india.
Seminars
We organise technical seminars “Healthy Construction
Lecture Series” in and around India with speakers of
National & International repute. Programs have already
been conducted in cities like Bangaluru, Mumbai,
Kolkata, New Delhi, Ahmedabad and Chennai.
This course is designed to inculcate management and
technical appreciation of the modern ways of repair
and waterproofing of concrete structures.
One Year Regular Course at TGTTI, Kolkata
“Dr. Fixit Concrete and Waterproofing Technology” for
SSC/HSC passed students of The George Telegraph
Training Institute (TGTTI) at Sealdah, Kolkata from the
year 2015.
One Year Regular Course at ITI, Bhavanagar
In consultation with Gujarat Council of Vocational
Training, Gandhinagar, the board of studies introduced
a course on “Construction Technician” in the Civil
Engineering syllabus of Industrial Training Institute (ITI),
Bhavnagar, Gujarat from the year 2015.
Academic Courses OUR ASSOCIATES
Corporate & Government Organisations
Certificate Courses on Entrepreneurship Training is imparted to delegates from following
For Professionals / Contractors: organisations
• A ten-day certificate course on “Entrepreneurship in • Adani Power Limited
Waterproofing, Structural Protection & Repair of Concrete
Structures”. • Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.
• Bhubaneshwar Development Authority
Distance Education Programme • Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation
• City and Industrial Development Corporation
One Year Certificate Programme on “Waterproofing & • Evalueserve at Gurgaon
Repair Management of Buildings”
• Gherzi Eastern Ltd.
Introduction • Godrej Industries Ltd.
Built environment normally has to undergo a substantial • Grasim Industries Ltd.
extent of distress and decay throughout its lifetime. If • Heavy Water Board
proper care is taken by right quality waterproofing and
execution methodologies during its construction and • Hindustan Construction Company
adequate maintenance practices post construction, • Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd.
buildings should survive for the enjoyment of many • ITD Cementation India Ltd.
generations. This Programme is designed to provide
• Ispat Industries Limited
adequate skills and expertise required to deal
with all the important aspects of waterproofing, • Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai
repair, restoration, renewal engineering and building • Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.
construction maintenance management. • JMC Projects India Ltd.
Programme Duration & Design • Life Insurance Corporation of India
The Programme duration is 12 months. The programme • Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (ECC Division)
design is modular which involves 2 modules, 2 contact • Mott McDonald Pvt. Ltd.
workshops, assignments and 2 term end examination.
• Mumbai Port Trust

Eligibility • M. N. Dasture & Co.

1. Diploma in any branch of Engineering OR • National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
2. Non-Engineering graduate with 2 years work • Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd
experience in construction. • Orbit Corporation Ltd.
For prospects and application forms, visit: • Painterior (India)
www.drfixitinstitute.com • Public Works Department

Open Training Programme at Bangalore Training programme for IOCL Engineers

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Diagnostic & Advisory Services
Advanced Diagnostic & Advisory Service
Centre for Concrete Structur
“NABL Accredited Laboratories for NDT & Chemical
Testing as per ISO/IEC :17025 : 2005”
The Advanced Diagnostic Laboratory (ADL) has been
created with a blend of conventional and advanced in-
situ testing facilities in such a manner that there is a wide
choice for test methods, the extent and location of the
tests and the way in which the results are interpreted.
The prime objective is to ensure that the test results are
precise and accurate, which are often not so in non-de-
structive or semi-destructive testing carried out by
various agencies.
Construction segments to utilise
the services
Quality & Integrity testing for
Construction Industry
Control Testing
Generally required by the contractor or concrete
producer to indicate adjustments required at sites.
Compliance Testing
Generally required by the site engineer to judge compli-
ance with the specification.
Assessment of In-Situ Quality and Integrity
Required when there is doubt about the reliability of
control or when there is damage and deterioration of
concrete, or when there is a proposal for change of
usage or extension of structure.
Services Offered by ADL

• Structural Audit (Building / Infrastructure) and Advisory

Services
• Non-Destructive Testing and Partial Destructive Testing
• Leakage Detection Services
• Petrography and chemical analysis

Industries
Industrial buildings encounter special types of problems,
some emanating from the manufacturing processes
being undertaken which may use chemicals or yield
products severely harmful to structures. We have been
involved in specifying materials or material treatments
for specialist applications to enhance the design and
provide improved performance. Refineries, fertilizer
plants, chemical plants and other industrial structures
deteriorate due to severe exposure conditions. We
specialize in NDT testing and provide guidance for repair
and rehabilitation of those structures.
Infrastructure
Real Estate We carry out the condition assessment of structures for
The developers of large scale projects normally have high bridges, flyovers, culverts, roadways & pavements etc.
expectations in respect of speed and cost effectiveness – a
scenario that can lead to in-built deficiencies if sufficient Community Buildings
relevant expertise is not injected at the right stages. Once the Public buildings, whilst incorporating high levels of safety
project is completed, we can provide assistance to the owner and durability, are often designed and constructed to
in maintaining his property through planned preventative very tight budget constraints. Our post-construction
maintenance. These services are provided to developers, activities have included functions as varied as appraisal
architects, engineers, project managers and contractors; the of failures and repair solutions as well as the resolution
role may vary but the aim for quality & value continues. of numerous water leakage problems.
Advisory Services
We provide for the following advisory services :
• The current condition of concrete
• The causes of distress in concrete
• Whether the deterioration will continue
• Amount of damage to be expected in continuing
deterioration
• Repair and waterproofing
Non-Destructive Testing Facilities
• Schmidt rebound hammer test
• Ultrasonic pulse velocity test
• Crack monitoring with crack microscope
• Half-cell potential test
• Resistivity of concrete & Rate of corrosion measurement
by Galvanostatic Pulse method Rebar mapping by
Electromagnetic profometer
• Infra red thermograph to detect the source of leakage
• In-situ compressive strength of concrete by extracting core
samples
• Diagnosis of causes of concrete deterioration
• Condition assessment of buildings
Port and Marine Structures
Due to offshore locations deterioration of these
structures is very fast. We do NDT and consultancy
services for repair, rehabilitation and protection
measures for durability.
Laboratory Testing
The need for testing frequently arises as an essential
component of a wider exercise which can involve
product development, product selection, quality
control, condition appraisal or failure analysis. Physical,
mechanical and chemical testing of concrete. Services
include performance test on waterproofing membrane
such as water permeability and hydrostatic pressure
resistance test.
Petrographic Examination
The highly experienced team with the help of modern
microscopic facilities conducts detailed examinations
of concrete, stone and other building materials in order
to predict their behaviour and where necessary to
investigate defects and causes of failure. Petrographic
examinations of concrete are typically performed when
problems arise during construction phase or premature
failure of an existing concrete structure occurs.
Petrographic examinations are also performed as part
of a condition study to determine if a concrete structure
needs to be replaced or if it can be rehabilitated.
Other Specific Tests
• Water Soluble Chloride Content
• Acid Soluble Sulphates Content
• Carbonation
• Determination of pH
• Water permeability test
• Hydrostatic Pressure Resistance Test
Housing Societies
Large number of buildings in housing societies
deteriorate due to poor maintenance. We do condition
assessment of those buildings and guide the society
for repair and maintenance of their structures.
4 Publications
International Journal of 3R’s
(Repair, Restoration and Renewal of Built Environment)
ISSN 0975-8968
Annual subscription : ` 1800 (Including Postage)
Outstation cheques : ` 100 extra
Periodicity : Quarterly
Why not write for International Journal of 3R’s?
• Research papers, Reviews, Case studies (maximum 15 manuscript
pages) and Point of View (maximum 5 manuscript pages) can be
mailed to editor3r@pidilite.co.in and info@drfixitinstitute.com
Also, papers can be submitted online on
http://www.drfixitinstitute.com/articles/index.php.

Technical Newsletter
’Rebuild’ is a quarterly newsletter with an emphasis on the latest
practices and advances in repairs, waterproofing and construction
methodologies. ‘Rebuild’ is well circulated among renowned
organisations, practising engineers, consultants, contractors, engineering
colleges all over the country and is appreciated to a high extent.

HEALTHY CONSTRUCTION MANUAL – 1

Joints & Sealants
ISBN 978-81-909802-0-3
Price : ` 300
Postage : ` 25 for Mumbai and ` 50 for outside
Pages : 53
• Need for providing joints and types of joints in concrete
• Basic functions and properties of sealants
• Joint movement and design
• Installation of sealants
• Joints in precast building
• Performance, repair and maintenance of sealants

HEALTHY CONSTRUCTION MANUAL - 2

Protective Coatings
(For Concrete & Masonry Surfaces)
ISBN 978-81-909802-1-0
Price : ` 400
Postage : ` 25 for Mumbai and ` 50 for outside
Pages : 104
• Basic functional requirements of coatings
• Characteristics and performance of different coatings
• Application of coating systems
• Quality assurance
• Preparation of tender documents - Technical specification
and quantity estimation
Dr. Fixit Institute of Structural Protection and Rehabilitation
C/o. Pidilite Industries Limited
Ramkrishna Mandir Road, Andheri (East)
PO. Box 17411 Mumbai – 400059

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