The Impact of using the Pneumatic Structures on the Sustainability of Iraqi Cities During Religious Events

• Published in: IOP conference series. Materials Science and Engineering 2021-02, Vol.1094 (1), p.12094
• Main Author: Dhumad, Ammar Kareem
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Construction materials; Heavy construction; Sustainability; Weight reduction
• ISSN: 1757-8981; 1757-899X
• DOI: 10.1088/1757-899X/1094/1/012094

Pneumatic structures are recyclable structures characterized by adaptability and flexibility. They are an excellent solution for designing structures intended for quick or temporary gatherings. Pneumatic structures are used for sporting, entertainment, military and other events. It is also distinguished by its light weight, ease of installation and disassembly. Also, some cities in Iraq suffer from excessive randomness during religious occasions as a result of creating places of gathering and overnighting in irregular ways and using heavy construction materials that sometimes need digging. This affects the aesthetics of the city and damages the infrastructure. Therefore, the importance of the current research lies in the intent of improving the gathering environment, sustainability of cities, and their appearance during those occasions through the use of pneumatic structures. The study addresses the concept of pneumatic structures and the most important types used to create temporary gathering and accommodation places, in a consistent manner with the nature of the occasion and the environment of Iraqi cities during pilgrimages.