Defect Identification and Analysis in Building Materials: Emphasizing Concrete, Masonry, and Mortar Systems
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Construction and Building Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2024 | Viewed by 140
Special Issue Editors
Interests: point cloud; laser scanning; LIDAR; defects detection; non destructive testing
Interests: defect identification; building materials; cement materials; gypsum materials; destructive testing; non destructive testing; fire resistance testing; quality control
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to our upcoming Special Issue titled "Defect Identification in Building Materials: From Concrete Structures to Masonry and Mortar Systems." The integrity of building materials is a cornerstone in the field of civil engineering and construction. Defects in materials not only compromise structural integrity but also pose significant safety risks. This issue aims to address these critical concerns by focusing on both identification and mitigation strategies, thereby contributing to the advancement of safer and more resilient built environments.
This Special Issue is conceived and organized to showcase the latest advancements in the field of defect identification in building materials, specifically focusing on concrete structures, masonry, and mortar systems. The articles featured in this issue are expected to cover various facets of defect detection and analysis, ranging from material characterization to real-world applications. The prevailing direction in this specialized area is increasingly geared towards employing a spectrum of testing methods —destructive, semi-destructive, and non-destructive—for the accurate identification and mitigation of defects in building elements and structures.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Advanced techniques for defect detection, including both non-destructive and destructive testing methods.
- Material characterization related to defect formation and propagation.
- Computational methods for defect analysis.
- Laboratory-based studies and experimental analyses for defect identification and mitigation.
- Case studies on defect identification and remediation in real-world structures.
- Fire Resistance Studies of Wall Systems.
- Innovative materials and technologies that enhance defect resistance.
- Environmental factors affecting material integrity, including but not limited to temperature, humidity, and corrosive conditions.
- Quality control and assurance protocols for defect mitigation.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Czeslaw Suchocki
Dr. Tomasz Kania
Dr. Rafał Nowak
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- defect identification
- building materials
- concrete structures
- masonry
- mortar systems
- material characterization
- destructive testing
- non-destructive testing
- computational methods
- quality control
- environmental factors
- point cloud
- laser scanning
- LiDAR
