Thermal, Hygrothermal, Structural and Fire Resistance Analyses of Structural Lightweight Concrete
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Science and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 November 2022) | Viewed by 2466
Special Issue Editors
Interests: numerical simulation; coupled problems
Interests: building materials; thermal analysis; fire resistance analysis; numerical simulation
Interests: numerical simulation; advanced materials; energy efficiency
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Interests: sustainable construction; energy saving; thermal analysis; heat transfer; civil engineering materials; building materials
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue is devoted to the study and analysis of Lightweight Concretes (LWCs) in different research fields. LWCs have been proven to be more efficient and ecological than traditional concretes. LWCs are widely used in the construction field and have achieved good mechanical performance and thermal efficiency, reducing environmental impacts in construction.
However, there is a lack of knowledge about their structural, hygrothermal and fire resistance performances when they are combined with other materials such as steel or wood-based products. Furthermore, the use of phase-change materials, nanoparticles or other additions in combination with LWCs is a current challenge to climate change.
Authors should show original contributions with the use of LWC or mortar products with LWCs as the base material, and its relation with new applications and composite elements. Scientific and construction industries should aim to research efficient and sustainable buildings. A significant amount of pollutant gasses worldwide and one-third of energy demands are associated with the construction industry. In order to extend the use of LWC and its applications such as 3D printing lightweight mortars or lightweight concrete with fibers, papers related to these contributions in these fields are welcome.
This Special Issue aims to gather research and review papers related to mechanical, fire and postfire performances; energy efficiency; and life cycle assessments in civil, mechanical, biomedical, aeronautical, aerospace engineering or architectural heritage.
In particular, possible topics for submissions include but are not limited to validating, at hybrid, experimental or numerical levels, practical applications of real cases. The message of the submissions, with respect to the future generations of engineers and architects, should explore LWCs as secure, sustainable, thermal and structurally efficient materials as substitutes of traditional concrete in the new world.
Prof. Dr. Juan José del Coz Díaz
Dr. Juan Enrique Martínez-Martínez
Dr. Mar Alonso-Martinez
Dr. Felipe Pedro Álvarez-Rabanal
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- energy efficiency
- lightweight concrete
- numerical simulation
- thermal analysis, hygrothermal studies, fire resistance analysis
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