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Properties and Applications of Sustainable 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 2026 | Viewed by 1231

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Jiyang Wang

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College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
Interests: fiber-reinforced concrete; ultra-high-performance concrete; textile-reinforced concrete; reinforced concrete structures; seismic behavior of structures; structural engineering
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Dr. Linghua Shen

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College of Civil Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, China
Interests: textile-reinforced concrete; high-performance concrete; repair and reinforcement; solid waste materials and structures; high temperature resistance of materials
Dr. Jintao Liu

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Guest Editor
College of Civil Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310023, China
Interests: ultra-high-performance concrete; ultra-high-toughness cementitious composites; smart concrete; green and low-carbon concrete; material dynamic properties

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

With the increasing frequency of earthquakes, such as those in Turkey and Morocco in 2023, the need for resilient building structures has become critical. These events underscore the importance of using sustainable construction materials to enhance seismic resilience. By using sustainable, high-performance materials, including recycled aggregates, we can improve structural durability, reduce costs, and effectively manage construction waste.

This call for papers invites contributions on innovative materials, technologies, and techniques for seismic retrofitting. We seek to showcase research and case studies focusing on the application of green materials and recycled aggregates, novel reinforcement methods, seismic performance evaluations after reinforcement, and advanced design theories. The goal is to advance the field of sustainable construction materials by sharing insights and developments that can lead to safer, more resilient buildings.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Yours faithfully,

Dr. Jiyang Wang
Dr. Linghua Shen
Dr. Jintao Liu
Guest Editors

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Buildings is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

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Keywords

  • high- and ultra-high-performance concrete
  • textile-reinforced concrete
  • low-carbon concrete
  • smart concrete
  • recycled aggregate concrete
  • repair and rehabilitation
  • dynamic properties
  • seismic behavior

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The Dynamic Mechanical Properties of High Strength and High Ductility Concrete Under a Corrosion Environment
by Jie Yang, Sijie Han, Qixin Cao, Xin Zhao, Xinyang Yu and Jintao Liu
Buildings 2025, 15(17), 2983; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15172983 - 22 Aug 2025
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High strength and high ductility concrete (HSHDC) exhibit exceptional compressive strength (up to 90 MPa) and remarkable tensile ductility (ultimate tensile strain reaching 6%), making them highly resilient under impact loading. To elucidate the influence of strain rate and wet–dry cycling of salt [...] Read more.
High strength and high ductility concrete (HSHDC) exhibit exceptional compressive strength (up to 90 MPa) and remarkable tensile ductility (ultimate tensile strain reaching 6%), making them highly resilient under impact loading. To elucidate the influence of strain rate and wet–dry cycling of salt spray on the dynamic compressive response of HSHDC, a series of tests was conducted using a 75 mm split Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB) system on specimens exposed to cyclic corrosion for periods ranging from 0 to 180 days. The alternating seasonal corrosion environment was reproduced by using a programmable walk-in environmental chamber. Subsequently, both uniaxial compression and SHPB tests were employed to evaluate the post-corrosion dynamic compressive properties of HSHDC. Experimental findings reveal that corrosive exposure significantly alters both the static and dynamic compressive mechanical behavior and constitutive characteristics of HSHDC, warranting careful consideration in long-term structural integrity assessments. As corrosion duration increases, the quasi-static and dynamic compressive strengths of HSHDC exhibit an initial enhancement followed by a gradual decline, with stress reaching its peak at 120 days of corrosion under all strain rates. All specimens demonstrated pronounced strain-rate sensitivity, with the dynamic increase factor (DIF) being minimally influenced by the extent of corrosion under dynamic strain rates (112.6–272.0 s−1). Furthermore, the peak energy-consumption capacity of HSHDC was modulated by both the duration of corrosion and the applied strain rate. Full article
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Mechanical Properties of Sprayed FRCC Reinforced RC Beams With/Without Precast Cracks and DIC-Based Crack Identification
by Fujiang Mu, Liangliang Huo, Xiaodong Yang, Weichao Zhao, Feixiang Li and Qiang Gui
Buildings 2025, 15(6), 908; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15060908 - 13 Mar 2025
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Based on the tensile strain hardening characteristics of fiber-reinforced cementitious composites (FRCC), this study experimentally investigated the mechanical properties of reinforced concrete (RC) beams reinforced with FRCC, both with and without precast cracks. The spraying process was applied, and different thicknesses of FRCC [...] Read more.
Based on the tensile strain hardening characteristics of fiber-reinforced cementitious composites (FRCC), this study experimentally investigated the mechanical properties of reinforced concrete (RC) beams reinforced with FRCC, both with and without precast cracks. The spraying process was applied, and different thicknesses of FRCC reinforcement layers were considered. Additionally, crack identification based on Digital Image Correlation (DIC) technology was employed in the study. The results indicated that as the ratio of the thickness of the FRCC reinforcement layer to the beam height increased, the initial cracking load, yield load, and ultimate load of the RC beams after reinforcement also increased. Moreover, the FRCC layer effectively controlled the development of cracks. When considering the damage to existing RC beams, the application of sprayed FRCC reinforcement improved the ultimate flexural capacity of the beams with precast cracks by over 20%. Specifically, a 30 mm FRCC reinforcement layer restored the flexural capacity of damaged RC beams to more than 85% of their uncracked state. Additionally, the use of DIC technology improved the identification of cracks in images and verified the process of damage and cracking in RC beams. Hence, the utilization of sprayed FRCC as formwork-free reinforcement presents significant value in terms of enhancing durability and mechanical properties. Full article
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