The Productive Collaboration Between the Civil Engineering Department at TIU and the Chair of Advanced Structure at Bauhaus University of Weimar in Germany Continues

The Productive Collaboration Between the Civil Engineering Department at TIU and the Chair of Advanced Structure at Bauhaus University of Weimar in Germany Continues

The Multiscale Consequence Studies for Hazard Impact on Structures in Iraq Project is a collaborative effort between the Civil Engineering Department at TIU and the Chair of Advanced Structure at Bauhaus University of Weimar. The project is fully funded by DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) with a grant of 180,000 EUR and has a duration of two years. 

The primary objective of the project is to conduct comprehensive studies on the impact of hazards on structures in Iraq. The project aims to assess the multiscale consequences of various hazards, such as war and seismic activities, on buildings and infrastructure in Iraq, with a particular focus on the city of Mosul. 

The project involves several activities and collaborations. A staff member from the Civil Engineering Department at TIU will be enrolled as a PhD student at the partner university, Bauhuse University of Weimar. Additionally, five BSc. students from TIU had hosted by the partner university to participate in summer training related to the project. Furthermore, five staff members from the Civil Engineering Department will receive training by the partner university to enhance their knowledge and skills relevant to the project. 

The project has made significant progress so far, with two main areas of study already completed. The first part of the project involved an investigation into the structural damage caused by war in buildings located in Mosul city. The second part focused on the seismic vulnerability and risk assessment of structures in the same case study area. 

The project’s outcomes will contribute to a better understanding of the impact of hazards on structures in Iraq, particularly in post-war and seismically active regions. The research findings and expertise gained through this project will provide valuable insights for the development of strategies to mitigate risks and improve the resilience of structures in similar contexts.