Studies on the Characterization and Technology of Construction Materials
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2025 | Viewed by 2597
Special Issue Editors
Interests: microstructure; alternative binders; cement hydration; bio-based materials; earthen construction; mechanical and hygrothermal performances
Interests: earthen construction; thermal energy storage; bio-based materials; heat transfers; sustainable buildings; phase change materials; energy efficiency in building
Interests: heat and mass transfer; hygrothermal characterization; thermal comfort; earthen construction; physical modeling; artificial intelligence modeling; energy systems; energy efficiency in building
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The construction industry is undergoing a tremendous transformation in order to provide resilient, sustainable housing. Research on construction materials is at the forefront of this transformation, given the significance of reducing carbon footprints, improving durability, and assuring occupant comfort.
With high-quality contributions, this Special Issue aims to showcase current advances in the field of construction and building materials. Thanks to multi-physics and multi-scale strategies, this will allow us to enhance existing literature and achieve an expanded knowledge of modern construction materials. More specifically, authors with research interests in the following topics are encouraged to submit their work:
* Hygrothermal and/or mechanical characterization of eco-friendly construction materials.
* Experimental or numerical investigation into new construction materials.
* Innovative methodologies for assessing the sustainability of construction materials.
Prof. Dr. Yassine El Mendili
Dr. Karim Touati
Dr. Mohammed-Hichem Benzaama
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- materials for sustainable construction
- construction materials
- hygrothermal performance
- mechanical performance
- experimental characterization
- numerical modelling
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