Physics Directorate was established along with creation of IRI in 1924.
Physics Directorate, pioneer of IRI, relates to basic and applied research at field and semi-field conditions.
Investigation/Testing for engineering Materials.
DISCIPLINES OF PHYSICS DIRECTORATE
Soil Mechanics
Hydrology, Environment & Groundwater
Engg. Materials & Quality Control
Geo-Synthetics & Canal Lining
GIS & Computer Section
Water Conservation & Soil Physics
Surface & Sub-Surface Drainage
RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS
Groundwater investigations for FDA-City housing scheme Faisalabad through Groundwater Modeling approach.
Trainings on GIS and Remote Sensing.
Coordination in Groundwater Monitoring, Modeling and Management component of LBDCIP.
Research Studies on Artificial Recharge of Aquifer in Punjab.
Determination of Soil Bearing Capacity for the construction of 2 No. VR Bridges under Rehabilitation of Irrigation System In Irrigation Zone Sargodha
Geotechnical Investigation for the construction of Head regulator of Khuda Yar disty. at RD. 91+800/L of Pakpattan Canal Upper (Irrigation Zone, Multan)
Geotechnical Investigation for the construction of Bridges at RD. 0+000 and 40+400 of Charrar Drain, Lahore Drainage Division, Lahore
Geotechnical Investigation For The Construction Of Laboratories And Workshop At Field Research Station, Babakwal
Geotechnical Investigation For The Construction Of Overhead Reservoirs In Rural Water Supply Scheme, Public Health Engineering Division, Harappa City District Sahiwal.
CURRENT ACTIVITIES
Training on GIS and Capacity Building of staff.
Groundwater, Modeling and Management Component of LBDCIP.
Monitoring of Pollution in Ravi River and its Impact on Groundwater.
Geo-technical and Geo-chemical Investigation for different Projects of Public and Private Sectors.
Construction Materials Testing for Quality control of different projects.
Establishment of Field Research Station at Babakwal and up-gradation of Labs