Novel Ecofriendly Repair and Rehabilitation Techniques for Deteriorated Structures and Building Components

Dear Colleagues,

Environmental awareness is gaining impetus among the population, and this is also reflected in the management of deteriorated structures. Older structures in all countries should be managed properly because they are the symbol of culture. Structural deterioration not only causes instability but also affects its real-time usage. Novel structural rehabilitation measures have been invented across the globe, but the processes have not yet been disseminated properly. Further, the environmental impacts of repairing materials have not been studied properly, and it is the need of the hour to understand their real impact. Obviously, the environmental impact of repairing materials can extend far beyond the construction standards of any nation. Hence, retrofitting a structure with ecofriendly materials will lead to more productivity and reduced spending. Further, while ecofriendly materials may not generate as much attention as generic projects, their influence is anticipated to be farther-reaching in a shorter span of time and will be of great importance in terms of public opinion. This Special Issue focuses on promoting and disseminating materials, tools, and techniques related to the repair and rehabilitation of older structures and building components in an ecofriendly manner. Topics to be covered include:

• Novel repair methods for deteriorated structures;
• Ecofriendly retrofitting methods;
• Software-based analysis for retrofitting;
• Low-density and low-weight materials for retrofitting;
• Retrofitting for older structures;
• Supplementary cementitious materials and their applications ;
• High-strength materials for novel retrofitting;
• Environmental impact of repairing materials;
• Geomaterial innovation for repair and rehabilitation.

Prof. Dr. Gobinath Ravindran
Dr. Isaac Akinwumi
Dr. Sridhar Jayaprakash
Guest Editors

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