🌿🏗️ Indian Patent Granted to KSCSTE–NATPAC

 KSCSTE–National Transportation Planning and Research Centre (NATPAC) announces the grant of an Indian patent for “A Bamboo Reinforced Concrete Wall Panel.”

Patent Details:

* Patent No.: 585048

* Application No.: 202341072144

* Date of Grant: 25 March 2026

Sustainable Innovation

The invention introduces bamboo as a renewable alternative to steel reinforcement in precast concrete wall panels, addressing challenges of resource depletion and environmental impact in construction. Bambusa bambos is used in the form of treated splints to ensure durability and bond performance.

Research Contribution

The study evaluates the behaviour of precast bamboo reinforced concrete wall panels under one-way and two-way in-plane action, including panels with and without opening. The use of precast technology enables faster construction and reduced project timelines.

Research Origin

This patent is based on doctoral research carried out at the National Institute of Technology Calicut.

Inventors:

* Dr. Himasree P R – Scientist B, Highway Engineering Division, KSCSTE–NATPAC

* Prof. N. Ganesan – Former Professor & Dean, Department of Civil Engineering, NIT Calicut

* Prof. P. V. Indira – Former Professor & Head, Department of Civil Engineering, NIT Calicut

* Dr. Blessen Skariah Thomas – Former Ramanujan Faculty Fellow / Scientist-D, Department of Civil Engineering, NIT Calicut

KSCSTE–NATPAC congratulates the inventors on this achievement.