Application of Fiber-Reinforced Composite Materials in Building and Bridge Applications
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 August 2025 | Viewed by 29
Special Issue Editor
Interests: FRP-strengthened concrete/steel structures; reinforcing/prestressing concrete structures; performance of hybrid structural members; ultrahigh-performance concrete; shape memory alloys for strengthening and new construction
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Dear Colleagues,
Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites are transforming modern construction by enhancing the strength, durability, and resilience of structural systems. This Special Issue invites cutting-edge research on the application of FRP materials for strengthening and retrofitting concrete and steel structures, reinforcing and prestressing concrete elements, and advancing hybrid structural members.
The topics of interest include, but are not limited to, FRP strengthening techniques for reinforced concrete and steel structures, innovative reinforcement and prestressing solutions using FRP, and performance of hybrid systems that integrate FRP with traditional materials. Contributions exploring long-term durability, structural behavior under extreme conditions, and novel design methodologies for FRP applications are particularly encouraged.
We welcome original research articles, review papers, and case studies that provide valuable insights into the evolving role of FRP composites in the built environment. This Special Issue aims to serve as a platform for engineers, researchers, and industry professionals to exchange knowledge and advance the practical implementation of fiber-reinforced composite materials in modern infrastructure.
Submit your work and be part of the future of high-performance structural engineering!
Prof. Dr. Raafat El-Hacha
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- material behavior, including bond, durability, fatigue, and long-term performance
- fabrication, processing, and testing methods
- analysis and design
- applications in structural concrete with or without prestressing
- applications in wood, masonry, and steel structures
- strengthening and rehabilitation of structures
- seismic performance and retrofit
- structural health monitoring and intelligent sensing
- fire resistance
- extreme condition performance
- hybrid structural members
- structural shapes and fully composite systems
- anchorage systems and connections
- innovative structural systems
- full-scale testing
- field applications and case studies
- codes and standards
- sustainability and life-cycle cost
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