ACI Kurdistan Chapter Technically Sponsors Major Symposium on Resilient & Sustainable Structures [...]
[Erbil, Iraq – January 29, 2026] — The ACI Kurdistan Chapter is proud to announce the successful conclusion of the high-level technical symposium titled "Sustainable, Resilient and Earthquake Resistant Structures: Lessons from Past Events and Future Prospects." Held on January 28, 2026, at the Tishk International University (TIU) campus, this landmark event brought together the region’s academic and engineering leaders to bridge the gap between research and industrial application.
The event was a testament to the unity of the Kurdistan Region's engineering community. It was jointly organized by Civil Engineering Department/Faculty of Engineering at Tishk International University, the University of Sulaimani, Erbil Polytechnic University, Salahaddin University-Erbil, and the University of Raparin. As the Technical Sponsor, the ACI Kurdistan Chapter ensured that the content met the rigorous global standards of the American Concrete Institute.
Technical Excellence
The symposium featured a curated narrative arc—"From Standards to Future Application"—delivered by five distinguished experts:
Prof. Dr. Bayan Salim opened the technical sessions by introducing the sustainability and resilience provisions of the new ACI 318-25.
Prof. Dr. Najmadeen M. Saeed provided a forensic analysis of lessons learned from recent earthquake events.
Assist. Prof. Dr. Bahman Omar demonstrated practical workflows for the structural analysis of high-rise buildings.
Assist. Prof. Dr. Wrya A. Abdullah presented on the critical role of mechanical splices and Grades bars in seismic performance.
Dr. Saman Abdullah concluded the day by exploring advanced Performance-Based Seismic Design approaches.
In his opening remarks, Prof. Dr. Omar Qarani, on behalf of board directory of the ACI Kurdistan Chapter, emphasized the ethical responsibility of engineers to design structures that are not only safe but also sustainable for future generations.
The ACI Kurdistan Chapter extends its gratitude to the organizing committee and the host university for a flawless event arrangement. We remain committed to advancing the knowledge of concrete technology and structural safety across the region.
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