Modeling of success factors of using PU coats in concrete construction projects

Ahsan Waqar; Nasir Shafiq; Naraindas Bheel; Omrane Benjeddou; Nadhim Hamah Sor; Jong Wan Hu; Hadee Mohammed Najm; Hamad R Almujibah

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28908

Modeling of success factors of using PU coats in concrete construction projects

Heliyon. 2024 Apr 2;10(7):e28908. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28908. eCollection 2024 Apr 15.

Authors

Ahsan Waqar¹, Nasir Shafiq¹, Naraindas Bheel¹, Omrane Benjeddou², Nadhim Hamah Sor^{3

4}, Jong Wan Hu^{5

6}, Hadee Mohammed Najm⁷, Hamad R Almujibah⁸

Affiliations

¹ Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Bandar Seri Iskandar, Tronoh, Perak, 32610, Malaysia.
² Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj, 16273, Saudi Arabia.
³ Civil Engineering Department, University of Garmian, Kalar 46021, Kurdistan Region, Iraq.
⁴ Department of Civil Engineering, Harran University, Sanlıurfa 63510, Turkey.
⁵ Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Incheon National University, Incheon 22012, South Korea.
⁶ Incheon Disaster Prevention Research Center, Incheon National University, Incheon 22012, South Korea.
⁷ New Era and Development in Civil Engineering Research Group, Scientific Research Center, Al-Ayen University, Thi-Qar, Nasiriyah, 64001, Iraq.
⁸ Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif City 21974, Saudi Arabia.

Abstract

Polyurea coatings are well recognized for their remarkable protective properties, making them highly appropriate for practical use in the field of concrete building. The use of polyurea coatings in the concrete building business is currently constrained, despite its prevalent application in industrialized nations. The limited use may be ascribed to ambiguities about the determinants of effective implementation in this particular setting, as well as the dearth of extensive study in the realm of new building materials. The primary objective of this research is to assess and conceptualize the key determinants linked to the use of polyurea coatings in concrete building endeavors. Utilizing a quantitative research approach, a comprehensive literature analysis was conducted to identify a total of 21 probable success variables. The reliability of the questionnaire was established by the administration of a pilot survey, and afterwards, an exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was performed to enhance the clarity and precision of the underlying components. The researchers used structural modeling (SEM) approaches to develop a robust model using the primary data obtained from the questionnaire survey. The EFA revealed the presence of five unique constructs that have an impact on the effectiveness of polyurea coatings in concrete building projects. These constructions comprise several characteristics, including environmental considerations, functional requirements, protective properties, execution processes, and creative elements. The significance and relevance of this research are shown by the validation of the study's results using SEM. The study makes a valuable contribution towards the progression of polyurea coating use within the concrete building sector.

Keywords: Concrete construction projects; Polyurea coatings; Success factors.