Durability and Mechanical Properties of Concrete
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science and Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2027 | Viewed by 9
Editors
Interests: UHPC; green concrete technology; lightweight concrete; artificial intelligence
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Interests: cementitious materials; foam concrete; carbon capture and storage; functional construction materials
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Interests: cement-based composites; characterization & testing; inorganic & nuclear chemistry; waste management
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Concrete, as the most widely used construction material, plays a pivotal role in modern infrastructure. However, its long-term performance and mechanical reliability are strongly influenced by environmental exposure, microstructural evolution, and the adoption of new materials and technologies. This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive platform for the latest research and innovations related to the durability and mechanical properties of concrete and cement-based composites. Topics of interest include experimental and theoretical studies addressing degradation mechanisms, durability enhancement strategies, and multi-scale characterization of mechanical behavior. Contributions exploring the effects of supplementary cementitious materials, fibers, nanomaterials, admixtures, geopolymer concrete and novel curing or reinforcement techniques are particularly encouraged. Furthermore, advanced modeling, data-driven approaches, and nondestructive evaluation methods for predicting service life and performance are also welcome. The ultimate goal of this Special Issue is to promote the development of sustainable, resilient, and high-performance concrete materials capable of meeting the challenges of future construction.
Dr. Dingqiang Fan
Dr. Xue-Sen Lyu
Dr. Wenxiang Cao
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- concrete durability
- mechanical properties
- cement-based composites
- supplementary cementitious materials
- microstructure and degradation mechanisms
- fiber-reinforced concrete
- durability modeling and prediction
- sustainable and high-performance concrete
- advanced concrete technology
- sustainable concrete
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