Research on the Mechanical and Durability Properties of Concrete—2nd Edition
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Building Structures".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2026 | Viewed by 1081
Special Issue Editors
Interests: basic and application tests of building and innovative materials in terms of strength and applicability; diagnostics of structures and buildings in terms of basic requirements and radon diagnostics in these structures; optimization of reinforced concrete and thin-walled cross-sections in terms of ultimate limit and serviceability limit states
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Interests: sustainable building; recycled building materials; circular construction; basic and application tests of buildings and innovative materials in terms of strength and applicability
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Concrete, as a fundamental construction material, has traditionally been evaluated based on parameters such as compressive strength. However, with the rapid development of concrete technologies and increasing demands from the construction industry, more complex and advanced performance characteristics have become critical. Challenges related to durability, sustainability, and modern technologies are shaping current research in relation to concrete.
We invite submissions of research articles addressing, but not limited to, the following topics:
- Advanced methods for enhancing the strength and durability of concrete, including high-performance concrete (HPC) and ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC).
- Innovative additives and nanomaterials, such as nanoparticles, carbon fibers, and graphene, that influence mechanical properties and concrete resistance.
- Concrete mixing and curing technologies utilizing modern plasticizers, superplasticizers, and chemical and mineral admixtures.
- Sustainable solutions in concrete production, including the use of industrial waste, raw material recycling, and CO₂ emission reduction.
- Modeling and numerical simulations of the impact of concrete microstructure on mechanical properties and durability.
- Monitoring and diagnostics of concrete condition in structures using advanced sensors and digital technologies.
- Effects of environmental factors, such as aggressive chemical environments, variable climatic conditions, and corrosion, on concrete durability.
- Novel production technologies, including 3D concrete printing and automation of manufacturing processes.
Our aim is to gather interdisciplinary research and innovative solutions that contribute to the advancement of science and practice in the field of concrete technology.
We welcome original, high-quality theoretical and practical manuscripts.
Prof. Dr. Marek Dohojda
Dr. Olga Szlachetka
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- mechanical properties of concrete
- concrete durability
- high-performance concrete (HPC)
- nanomaterials in concrete
- sustainable concrete production
- three-dimensional concrete printing
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