Research Seminar - Ahmad Mhanna & Haidar Alhaidary

Thursday, February 18, 2021
Time: 9:00 am
Zoom

Presenter: Ahmad Mhanna

Director Middle East / North Africa Region American Concrete Institute

Presenter: Haidar Alhaidary

Meet Project Executive Middle East Engineering ACI UAE Chapter Member

Ahmad Mhanna

• Presentation Title:

Overviw : ACI Middile East & Nort Africa Office (15 Minutes)

Presentation Abstract:

The presentation gives an introduction to the fisrt ACI international office, an overview on its mission & activities, and a highlight on ACI partners, members & chapters in the Middle East. ACI UAE chapter will be also introduced in this session.

Haidar Alhaidary

• Presentation Title:

MEET 3D Concrete Printing. (30 Minutes)

• Presentation Abstract:

An introduction to Middle East Engineering Technologies (MEET), a 3D concrete printing      company in the United Arab Emirates and to 3D concrete printing in general. The presentation shall look into 3D printing in construction and the types of robots and materials used. Some benefits and challenges shall be discussed as well as a look at the first 3D printed house in the UAE. The house is a sustainable, solar powered two-bedroom hall with all its walls 3D printed in just over two weeks.