Selected Papers from the XXII International Conference on Building Pathology and Construction Repair (CINPAR 2026)
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 263
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Interests: sustainable materials; concrete; reuse of industrial waste; cement and cement composites technology; rehabilitation; durability
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Interests: developing and characterising new cementitious materials (self-compacting concrete; eco-efficient concretes; high/ultra-high performance cementitious composites; digital concrete); non-conventional SCM (wastes valorisation); experimental factorial design; modelling of material behaviour; non-destructive testing and concrete durability
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The growing complexity of the built environment and the escalating impacts of climate change place building resilience at the centre of current debates on building pathology and rehabilitation. Ageing infrastructures, increased exposure to natural hazards, and stringent sustainability demands require approaches grounded in rigorous diagnosis, credible data, and effective intervention strategies. The XXII International Conference on Building Pathology and Construction Repair (CINPAR 2026), to be held in Lisbon from 15 to 17 July 2026, aims to be a key forum for advancing these discussions.
CINPAR 2026 gathers together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to examine inspection methods, material performance, risk scenarios, structural rehabilitation, heritage protection, and management frameworks. Its thematic structure reflects the urgent need to understand failure mechanisms, optimise repair solutions, and strengthen the long-term resilience of buildings and infrastructures.
Selected contributions from CINPAR 2026 will be published in this Special Issue of Buildings dedicated to showcasing robust, future-oriented research that enhances diagnostic accuracy, supports sustainable retrofitting and directly contributes to resilient built environments. We invite authors to submit work that challenges assumptions, improves practice and helps shape credible strategies for safer, longer-lasting structures.
We look forward to receiving your contributions and shaping the future of building pathology and construction repair through this Special Issue.
Conference Website: https://cinpar2026.tecnico.ulisboa.pt
Prof. Dr. Laís Cristina Barbosa Costa
Dr. Ana Mafalda Matos
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- structural health monitoring and assessment
- durability and service life prediction
- rehabilitation techniques and materials
- sustainable construction and retrofitting
- non-destructive testing and evaluation
- building performance analysis
- disaster resilience and risk management
- historic preservation and conservation
- innovative repair technologies
- case studies and best practices
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