On Thursday, the 4th of May, 2023 under the supervision and presence of the Rector of Erbil Polytechnic University Prof. Dr. Edrees Muhamad Tahir Harki, the presence of the Dean of the Erbil Engineering Technical College Prof. Dr. Ayad Zaki Saber, and members of the university council known as Pervious Concrete.
First, the Dean of the Erbil Technical Engineering College delivered a speech in which he welcomed the Rector and the guests, then he talked about mentioned type of concrete and its use, and thanked all the sponsors.
Then the Rector of the University delivered a speech in which he congratulated the Deanship of the Erbil Technical Engineering College and all the sponsors, and pointed out that universities are not only places of study and awarding degrees This will be done through the coordination of universities and governmental and non-governmental institutions. This project is part of the university’s strategy to help the community to make the most of water through this type of concrete.
This invention of concrete is designed to absorb large amounts of water and prevent flooding, allowing the water to be reused for different purposes. Then the rector and dean of the college accompanied by the guests practically tested the reaction of this type of concrete against water.
Finally, the Rector and Dean of the College presented awards to the sponsors.