The Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Structures
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science and Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 July 2023) | Viewed by 128
Special Issue Editors
Interests: durability of concrete structure; rehabilitation; infrastructure management; service life modeling; sustainability and resilience of critical infrastructure; climate change
Interests: structural mechanics, focusing on performance, protection, and rehabilitation of aging infrastructure
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue, “The Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Structures” will explore the current trends in the study of reinforced concrete structures. Current issues include the impact of climate change on existing and new structures, seismic design, service life extension, the durability of concrete structures, and innovative methods for strengthening and repairing existing concrete structures.
This Special Issue will provide a platform for researchers, engineers, and other professionals to discuss and share the latest research findings, developments, and advances in reinforced concrete structures. In-depth discussions on the impacts of climate change on existing and new structures will also be provided, as the focus of this issue, and we will identify strategies to mitigate the risks of climate change.
This Special Issue will also cover seismic design for reinforced concrete structures, including innovative methods for seismic design and retrofitting existing and new structures. It will also address the service life extension of reinforced concrete structures. This includes the development of methods to predict the service life of concrete structures and the evaluation and assessment of methods to extend the service life of existing and new structures.
Additionally, the Special Issue will discuss the durability of reinforced concrete structures, including the impact of corrosion and other environmental factors on the behavior of concrete structures. Finally, we will cover innovative methods for strengthening and repairing existing concrete structures. This includes using innovative materials and technologies, such as fiber-reinforced polymers, carbon fibers, and advanced sensing systems, to strengthen and repair existing structures.
Prof. Dr. Lamya Amleh
Dr. Husham H. Almansour
Dr. Zoubir Lounis
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- reinforced concrete structures
- climate change
- seismic design
- service life extension
- durability
- strengthening
- repairing
- corrosion
- fiber-reinforced polymers
- advanced sensing systems
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