Students develop substance to enhance concrete endurance

Manama

Two Bahraini civil engineering students managed to develop a substance that enhances concrete endurance by double and allows water to pass through it.

University of Bahrain (UoB) Engineering College students Zainab Abdulla and Dua Majeed presented the new substance in the university’s graduation projects contest and exhibition, which was recently organised under the patronage of UoB President Dr. Ibrahim Janahi.

Explaining the idea of the project, Abdulla said, “We were inspired by the never ending puddles problem that usually recurs during winter and rainy seasons. When added to concrete mixtures, the substance allows the water to pass through it. It could be used in rainwater drainage systems, as it will allow water to easily pass through to sewerage networks or underground reservoirs.”

Abdulla said that they used more than 60 mixtures before they came to the final result. She confirmed that they have conducted three tests on the final combination. “The substance doubles the endurance of concrete mixtures,” she added.

Both students expressed their gratitude to member of the teaching board at UoB’s Civil Engineering College Dr. Raad Kadhem for his constant directives and follow. They also thanked the technicians at Al Manaratain Block Factory and UoB laboratories.

Abdulla and Majeed’s project came third in the contest from 190 other projects by students of civil engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial operations management, architecture and interior design.