| Idea Name: |
Bendable Concrete |
| Slogan: |
Build Safe, Live Safe |
| Supervisor Name: |
Dr. Rao Arsalan Khushnood |
| Supervisor Designation: |
HoD Research |
| Supervisor School: |
NICE - SCEE |
| Supervisor Department: |
Structural Engineering |
| Contact number: |
0333-9912091 |
| Email ID: |
[email protected] |
| Abstract: |
| Bendable concrete is immensely needed for earthquake-prone regions. Its complex designing limits its use in the country. The process was simplified by conducting research by incorporating ML and FEM. |
| What is the unmet need in society that your idea will fulfill ? |
| Earthquake-resistant structures are a necessity for Pakistan, an earthquake-prone country, where said structures are too expensive. Therefore, an economical ductile material is needed for the construction of Earthquake resistant structures to ensure safety with minimal maintenance cost. |
| Who needs it ? How many would benefit ? |
| Bendable concrete is not only exceptional for earthquake regions but also sustainable and economic building material. Its potential use is in seismic regions where huge economic losses along with casualties are recorded, ensuring the safety and security of the inhabitants. |
| How will the solution works |
| The flexible behavior is due to multiple fine cracks formation, which allows a large amount of energy dissipation. To ease its designing process, we developed a machine learning-based model which can predict complete fracture behavior of bendable concrete (research article published). Additionally, a non-linear FEA model was constructed to find seismic response and its comparison with ordinary concrete. The seismic performance of bendable concrete was exceptional as compared to RCC. |
| Who are your competitors ? How is your solution different |
| Unlike conventional concrete, bendable concrete is cost-efficient, effective, environment friendly, safe, and ductile. Our major competitor is structural steel. However, steel lags in cost, corrosion, fire performance, and limited availability in Pakistan. |
| Status: |
new |
| Entry Date & Time: |
2021-12-15 (1841) |
