High-Performance Concrete: Preparation, Properties, Evaluation and Applications
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Civil Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 15
Special Issue Editors
Interests: design and physical-mechanical-damage characterization of construction materials especially with the addition of valorized waste; durability of cementitious matrix materials
Interests: materials sustainability in construction materials structures
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The development of High-Performance Concrete (HPC) is key to more durable and sustainable infrastructure. This Special Issue addresses mix designs and advances in HPC preparation, properties, and applications, including the use of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), admixtures, and curing techniques. Studies on durability, mechanical behavior, and innovative applications will be explored. This Special Issue seeks to bring together cutting-edge research that optimizes HPC performance and promotes sustainable solutions for construction.
The construction sector is facing an urgent need to develop materials with higher performance and durability to respond to growing structural and environmental challenges. In this context, High-Performance Concrete (HPC) has become a key solution thanks to its high mechanical performance, durability, and adaptability to various service conditions. The development of HPC involves the use of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), admixtures, its optimized mix design, and innovative curing technologies, allowing for reduced environmental impact without compromising performance.
We welcomes submissions of recent research on the development and application of HPC. This call is open to a broad range of topics, including advancements in mix design, the use of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), durability assessments, mechanical performance improvements, and innovative testing methods. Contributions exploring cutting-edge technologies, sustainability strategies, and novel applications of HPC in modern construction are particularly encouraged. This Special Issue aims to provide readers with valuable insights into the latest developments in HPC, fostering innovation and practical advancements in the field.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- The design and optimization of HPC mixtures;
- Characterization of supplementary cementitious materials in concrete mixtures;
- Durability of concrete;
- Concrete binders;
- Geopolymers or alternative binders;
- The sustainability and environmental impacts of concrete materials;
- Eco-efficient concrete.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Yimmy Silva
Dr. Gerardo Araya-Letelier
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- high-performance concrete
- supplementary cementitious materials
- durability
- eco-concrete
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