Vol. 3 No. 3 (2025): SJESR - September 2025
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The phoenix of reconstruction: A review of concrete rubble recycling for post-war urban rebuilding

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  • Maryam Hassan Ahmad,
  • Abeer Ahmed Azzawi,
  • Ghadah Hadher Hamad
Maryam Hassan Ahmad Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Samarra, Samarra, Iraq

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Abeer Ahmed Azzawi Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Samarra, Samarra, Iraq

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Ghadah Hadher Hamad Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Samarra, Samarra, Iraq

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Published 2025-09-30

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The phoenix of reconstruction: A review of concrete rubble recycling for post-war urban rebuilding. (2025). Samarra Journal of Engineering Science and Research, 3(3), 33-50. https://doi.org/10.65115/t2y3w798

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In addition to destroying buildings and lives, wars also leave behind tons of debris that make life difficult to rebuild. Thus, on the second day following a conflict, it is absolutely necessary to use this debris for reconstruction. This goes beyond simply turning debris into a new resource; it also includes the sense of significance that comes with reconstructing their homelands from their ruins. In order to highlight encouraging experiences with using rubble from destroyed buildings, this study reviews a variety of research. Additionally, it highlights research on recycling rubble, examining the characteristics of recycled rubble and emerging technologies in this area. It also looks at the difficulties in making use of the findings of this study and the possibility of putting them into practice. For those looking to provide aid to regions affected by natural disasters and conflicts, the combined efforts of scientific research and their application may be a winning card. Therefore, in order to recover rapidly, reconstruction efforts must start with the findings of scientific research.

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