Here is the English translation in a professional academic news style:
The Middle Euphrates Technical University witnessed the discussion of a Master’s thesis at the Al-Musayyib Technical College, one of its formations. The thesis was submitted by researcher Hussein Alaa Hussein from the Department of Construction and Building Technologies Engineering and was titled: “Incorporating Recycled Materials in Reinforced Concrete Bridges to Enhance Structural Performance, Environmental Sustainability, and Life Cycle Assessment of Structures.”
The study aimed to evaluate the impact of using recycled materials as partial substitutes for cement and aggregates in reinforced concrete bridges, and to examine their effects on structural performance and environmental sustainability in both the short and long term.
The results showed that the use of Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS) and crushed glass contributed to improving structural performance and reducing long-term deformations, in addition to achieving positive outcomes in environmental sustainability.
The thesis recommended expanding research on higher replacement ratios of recycled materials, conducting long-term performance testing, and studying the effect of strengthening bridges using Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers (CFRP) under different operational conditions.
