Feasibility Study of Bendable Concrete in Building Infrastructures in Pakistan

Abstract

This report presents a feasibility assessment on the use of bendable concrete, commonly known as Engineered Cementitious Composite (ECC), in Pakistan's construction industry. The study addresses traditional concrete's significant challenges, such as durability and environmental impact. A complete life cycle analysis (LCA) is used to examine and compare the economic and environmental variables related with bendable concrete and standard concrete. The study quantifies the environmental impact of both bendable and conventional concrete, including energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, and trash generation. The emphasis is on how bendable concrete contributes to a more environmentally friendly construction industry by reducing material use, waste generation, and associated emissions. The results of this feasibility study offer important new insights into the performance of bendable concrete economically and environmentally in the context of Pakistan. The adoption of sustainable construction methods is made easier by these insights, which are used to guide the decision-making of engineers and construction experts. The study also advances the body of knowledge and encourages further study and development of environmentally friendly building materials in Pakistan. The study provides a basis for expanding sustainable building methods nationwide and promoting the usage of bendable concrete.