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Groundwater Recharge through Permeable Pavement

Rapid urbanization has led to increased impervious surfaces such as conventional concrete and asphalt pavements, which prevent natural infiltration of rainwater into the ground. This results in groundwater depletion, surface runoff, and urban flooding. Permeable pavement is an innovative and sustainable solution that allows rainwater to pass through its surface and infiltrate into the underlying soil layers, thereby recharging groundwater. This paper studies the concept, working mechanism, components, and benefits of groundwater recharge through permeable pavements. The study highlights how permeable pavements can reduce runoff, improve water quality, and support sustainable urban water management. A simple model is also proposed to demonstrate the working of permeable pavement systems. This paper presents a detailed study on the concept, components, and working mechanism of groundwater recharge through permeable pavements. The benefits of this system, including runoff reduction, water quality improvement, and sustainable urban water management, are discussed. Additionally, a simple physical model is proposed to demonstrate the functioning of permeable pavement systems for educational and practical understanding.

Published by: Karan R Varadkar, Mayuresh Sawant, Advait Naik, Saksham Patil, Sagar Mungase

Author: Karan R Varadkar

Paper ID: V12I2-1153

Paper Status: published

Published: March 14, 2026

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Use of Bamboo as Reinforcement Material

Access to hygienic sanitation facilities remains a major challenge in developing nations, particularly in rural areas, slums, and temporary settlements. Conventional toilets require permanent construction, high costs, and long installation time, making them unsuitable for rapid deployment. This paper presents the design and development of a ferrocement detachable toilet unit as a cost-effective, durable, and portable sanitation solution. The unit is fabricated using thin ferrocement panels reinforced with wire mesh, which are lightweight yet strong. The system is designed for easy assembly, disassembly, and relocation, making it highly suitable for construction sites, disaster relief camps, and rural sanitation programs. The study highlights the design methodology, material selection, structural performance, cost-effectiveness, and future applications of this innovation.

Published by: Yogesh Balasaheb Kamble, Prathamesh Kamble, Gaurav Ahire, Bhushan Ghodeswar, Suraj Surve

Author: Yogesh Balasaheb Kamble

Paper ID: V12I2-1155

Paper Status: published

Published: March 14, 2026

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Ferrocement Detachable Toilet Unit

The lack of hygienic sanitation facilities remains a major concern in rural, urban slum, and temporary settlement areas. Conventional toilet structures constructed using brick masonry or reinforced cement concrete are expensive, time- consuming, and not suitable for relocation. This paper presents the design and development of a ferrocement detachable toilet unit as a low-cost, durable, and portable sanitation solution. Ferrocement panels reinforced with wire mesh are used to achieve high strength with reduced thickness and weight. The detachable design allows easy transportation, assembly, dismantling, and reuse of the unit. The paper discusses materials used, construction methodology, advantages, limitations, cost estimation, and potential applications. The proposed system supports sustainable sanitation practices and is suitable for rural development and emergency applications.

Published by: Hriday S. Sawant, Rugved M. Purkar, Vedant J. Vishe, Piyush M. Shinde, Sagar Mungase

Author: Hriday S. Sawant

Paper ID: V12I2-1157

Paper Status: published

Published: March 14, 2026

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AI-Based Video Clip Identifier for Movies and Streaming Platforms

With the rapid growth of movies and over-the-top (OTT) streaming platforms, managing and identifying video clips efficiently has become a challenging task. Traditional video identification systems rely on manual tagging and metadata-based search techniques, which are time-consuming and often inaccurate. This paper presents an AI-based video clip identifier that automatically recognizes and identifies video clips from movies and streaming platforms using machine learning and deep learning techniques. The proposed system extracts video frames, analyzes audio-visual features, and applies convolutional neural networks to accurately match and identify video clips.

Published by: Amirtham.K, Vennila. G

Author: Amirtham.K

Paper ID: V12I1-1152

Paper Status: published

Published: March 13, 2026

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Flexible Concrete Blankets for Slope Stabilization and Erosion Control

Concrete blankets, also referred to as Geosynthetic Cementitious Composite Mats (GCCMs), are an innovative class of construction materials used for rapid slope protection, erosion control, and infrastructure lining. They consist of a dry concrete mix encapsulated between layers of geotextiles and fiber meshes that harden upon hydration. Unlike conventional rigid concrete systems, concrete blankets are flexible before setting and conform easily to irregular surfaces. This paper presents a comprehensive technical review of concrete blankets with emphasis on their composition, manufacturing concept, mechanical properties, durability, and field applications. It also discusses installation methodology, testing procedures, and performance evaluation based on experimental and field studies. Results reported in literature indicate compressive strengths of 30–45 MPa, high erosion resistance, and long-term durability under harsh environmental conditions. The study concludes that concrete blankets provide a sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective alternative for slope stabilization, especially in remote and difficult terrains.

Published by: Krishna Yadav, Sunny Gupta, Vinit Waghmare, Niraj Patil, Sagar Mungase

Author: Krishna Yadav

Paper ID: V12I2-1159

Paper Status: published

Published: March 12, 2026

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Comparative Compressive Strength of Concrete Masonry Blocks with Partial Replacement of Cement by Fly Ash and GGBS

The present study investigates the compressive strength performance of concrete masonry blocks produced with partial replacement of cement using fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS). The motivation behind the research is twofold: the need to reduce cement consumption in construction and the necessity of utilizing industrial by-products in a sustainable manner. The work examines four replacement levels, namely 0%, 10%, 20%, and 30%, of cement by fly ash and GGBS. Concrete blocks were cast under controlled laboratory conditions, cured for 7, 14, and 28 days, and subjected to compressive strength testing. The experimental results demonstrated that replacement levels up to 20% generally maintain compressive strength comparable to conventional concrete blocks, while 30% replacement leads to a slight reduction in strength but improves long-term durability and environmental benefits. The study concludes that partial replacement of cement with fly ash and GGBS is a feasible strategy for sustainable block manufacturing without compromising essential strength requirements.

Published by: Harsh Rahate, Kajal Sangle, Pritee Gite, Madhul Jagtap, Sanskruti Dharmale

Author: Harsh Rahate

Paper ID: V12I2-1147

Paper Status: published

Published: March 10, 2026

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