Advanced Studies in Structure Materials

Dear Colleagues,

Concrete, mortar and geo-materials are commonly used building materials for various hydraulic structures. As we all know, the operating conditions and working environment of hydraulic structures such as dams, spillways, weirs, culverts, and canals are very complex. During the operation period, they are not only affected by various loads in different ways but also subjected to natural factors such as abrasion, freeze-thaw, infiltration, carbonization, chemical erosion and so on in a relatively harsh environment. These environments are easy to cause the decay and aging of the physical and mechanical properties of the building materials, thereby shortening the service life of hydraulic structures, and even threatening the safe operation of hydraulic structures. Therefore, for some old and ill hydraulic structures, it is necessary to adopt high-performance repair materials and repair processes to ensure their safe operation. With the construction of high dams and reservoirs around the world, higher requirements will be placed on the material properties and restoration of hydraulic structures in the future, and there is a need for the development of hydraulic structures materials.

The main aim of this Special Issue "Advanced Studies in Structure Materials" in Buildings is to provide a platform for the discussion of the major research challenges and achievements in the development of novel hydraulic structures materials. We warmly invite authors to submit their papers for potential inclusion in this Special Issue on concrete, repair materials, mortar, sustainable materials and geo-materials in hydraulic structures such as dams, spillways, weirs, culverts, and canals.

Dr. Yang Li
Prof. Dr. Ruijun Wang
Dr. Yiping Luo
Dr. Xiaochun Lu
Dr. Li Li
Guest Editors

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