Al-Musayyab Technical College,  Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University discussed a master dissertation on developing and classifying of high-performance lightweight concrete for sustainable construction by the postgraduate student, Mr. Mohammed Al-Baqer Saifi Halim.

The dissertation aimed at developing a new formulation for lightweight, high-performance concrete that incorporates sustainable, lightweight raw materials from local sources.

The dissertation also aimed at studying the mechanical properties, such as compressive and tensile strength,and durability of the developed high-performance concrete (HPLC) and evaluating the environmental impact of HPLC technology in terms of lower carbon emissions and energy consumption compared to conventional concrete.

The dissertation demonstrated that cracking loads are similarly affected, with reductions ranging from 5% to 30% under corrosive conditions, this reduction is particularly severe for high-strength materials such as high-strength concrete.

The dissertation recommended conducting a long-term durability and environmental impact study to evaluate the effects of environmental conditions such as cyclic loading, freeze-thaw cycles and chemical corrosion on the flexural performance of roofs.