Workshop on Concrete and Rebar Steel Test Results: Their Impact on the Structural Behavior of Earthquake-Resistant Buildings

Wednesday, March 6, 2024, a workshop was held in the seminar hall of the College of Engineering in collaboration with the Sulaimani Construction Laboratory. The workshop was attended by relevant officials, university academic staff, engineers, personnel from concrete and steel factories, and students from engineering colleges.

The event commenced with a welcoming address by the Dean of the College, Prof. Serwan Khurshid Rafiq, who elucidated the purpose behind organizing the workshop. Following this, Mr. Fatih Abdullah, Director of Sulaimani Construction Laboratory, delivered a speech emphasizing the necessity of coordination between the College of Engineering and the public sector.

Subsequently, three seminars were presented by our academic staff, namely Dr. Brwa Hama Saeed, Dr. Ameer Mohammed Salih, and Dr. Sardar Rashid Mohammad. The participants engaged fervently in scientific discussions, delving deeply into the topics presented.

At the conclusion of the seminars, a panel session was chaired by the Dean of the college, during which participants had the opportunity to pose questions and engage in lively discussions on the seminar topics. All queries were addressed comprehensively by the academic staff. Additionally, several suggestions were put forward for future seminars.

In closing, the Sulaimani Construction Laboratory extended their gratitude to the College of Engineering and the seminar presenters through a letter of appreciation. On behalf of the College of Engineering, we extend a warm welcome to all participants and express our gratitude for their attendance. We look forward to continuing to organize such scientific seminars and assure all sectors, both public and private, of our commitment to resolving engineering challenges.