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Use of Nonmetallic Materials to Improve Construction Productivity and Sustainability of Infrastructure

The global cost of corrosion is estimated to be US$2.5 trillion, which is equivalent to 3.4% of the global GDP (2013). By using available corrosion control practices, it is estimated that savings of between 15 and 35% of the cost of corrosion could be realized; i.e., between US$375 and $875 billion annually on a global basis. These costs do not include individual safety or environmental consequences which can occur due to near misses, incidents, forced shutdowns (outages), accidents, etc.

Product Number: MECC23-20037-SG
Author: Waseem A. Khatri; Oscar Salazar; Saleh Al Wohaibi; Mohammed Mehthel; Mirza M. Baig
Publication Date: 2023
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Building and construction sector including infrastructures are facing many challenges of which are scarcity of raw materials, CO2 emissions, lower construction efficiency, and deterioration under corrosive environment that cost the world economy $2.5 Trillion and this translate to 3.4% of world gross domestic product .This paper presents several examples that show how the use of the nonmetallic materials improved sustainability and life cycles in the built environment by removal the corrosion issue from its root and using durable NM polymers in construction The paper will details recently patented Saudi Aramco technology for the use of nonmetallic paving panels that could be used as an alternative to concrete and asphalt paving. Case study will also be presented to use of GFRP Poles for traffic signs and signal poles to replaced traditional steel poles. Details of the development in the use of the non-metallic materials for specialist structural application will also be shared. 

Building and construction sector including infrastructures are facing many challenges of which are scarcity of raw materials, CO2 emissions, lower construction efficiency, and deterioration under corrosive environment that cost the world economy $2.5 Trillion and this translate to 3.4% of world gross domestic product .This paper presents several examples that show how the use of the nonmetallic materials improved sustainability and life cycles in the built environment by removal the corrosion issue from its root and using durable NM polymers in construction The paper will details recently patented Saudi Aramco technology for the use of nonmetallic paving panels that could be used as an alternative to concrete and asphalt paving. Case study will also be presented to use of GFRP Poles for traffic signs and signal poles to replaced traditional steel poles. Details of the development in the use of the non-metallic materials for specialist structural application will also be shared.