Fiber-Reinforced Concrete: Recent Progress and Future Directions

Dear Colleagues,

In recent decades, fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) has become a cornerstone of innovation in construction materials, addressing challenges related to durability, sustainability, and structural performance, among others. The addition of fibers to the concrete matrix has unlocked new possibilities for enhancing mechanical properties, controlling cracking, and improving structural resilience.

We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue, titled "Fiber-Reinforced Concrete: Recent Progress and Future Directions", which aims to showcase cutting-edge advancements in FRC technology and explore its future applications.

We seek original research articles and comprehensive reviews that advance our understanding of FRC's material science, engineering applications, and environmental impact. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Advances in fiber materials, including synthetic, natural, and recycled fibers.
• Innovations in FRC design for structural and non-structural applications.
• Durability, sustainability, and lifecycle analysis of FRC systems.
• Theoretical and experimental approaches to modeling FRC behavior under complex loading.

We look forward to receiving your contributions to help shape the future of this dynamic field.

Dr. Rubén-Daniel López-Carreño
Dr. Pablo Pujadas Álvarez
Guest Editors

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