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Studies on the Durability of Building Composite 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: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 740

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Lulu Liu

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Department of Civil Engineering, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK
Interests: composite structures; resistance and ductility; fatigue behavior; damage mechanism; durability; reuse and recycle
Dr. Xing Zhao

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College of Civil Aviation, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 211106, China
Interests: fatigue life prediction under couple loading and environmental condition; monitoring, inspection and maintenance
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Dr. Mohammad Reza Salami

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Department of Civil Engineering, Birmingham City University, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK
Interests: experimental and computational modelling of structures; dynamic performance of reinforced concrete and timber structures
Dr. Gisele Goes Cintra

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Civil Engineering & Geosciences, Delft University of Technology, 2628 CN Delft, The Netherlands
Interests: fracture behaviour of composites; fatigue behaviour; buckling of pultruded profiles
Dr. Kaifang Liu

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Department of Civil Engineering and Smart Cities, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, China
Interests: durability; serviceability evaluation; vibration reduction

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The durability of building composite materials plays a significant role in ensuring the longevity, safety, and sustainability of modern construction. This Special Issue aims to explore the latest research, advancements, and innovative approaches in improving the durability of composite materials used in buildings. Key topics include material characterization, degradation mechanisms, environmental impacts, repair and rehabilitation techniques, testing methodologies, novel material formulations, and predictive modeling. Contributions focusing on experimental studies, numerical modeling, case studies, and sustainable solutions for improving composite material performance are highly encouraged. By bringing together experts in building materials, repair, and renovation, this Special Issue seeks to address the current challenges and drive future developments in durable and resilient construction materials.

Dr. Lulu Liu
Dr. Xing Zhao
Dr. Mohammad Reza Salami
Dr. Gisele Goes Cintra
Dr. Kaifang Liu
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

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.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • building composite materials
  • innovative building materials
  • mechanical properties
  • durability
  • degradation mechanisms
  • corrosion resistance
  • sustainable construction
  • lifecycle assessment

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Improving Durability and Compressive Strength of Concrete with Rhyolite Aggregates and Recycled Supplementary Cementitious Materials
by Christian Karin Valenzuela-Leyva, Magnolia Soto-Felix, Jose Ramon Gaxiola-Camacho, Omar Farid Ojeda-Farias, Jose Martin Herrera-Ramirez and Caleb Carreño-Gallardo
Buildings 2025, 15(13), 2257; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15132257 - 27 Jun 2025
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The concrete industry increasingly seeks sustainable alternatives to conventional materials to reduce the environmental impact while maintaining structural performance. This study evaluates the use of locally sourced rhyolite as a coarse aggregate combined with recycled supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) to address the sustainability [...] Read more.
The concrete industry increasingly seeks sustainable alternatives to conventional materials to reduce the environmental impact while maintaining structural performance. This study evaluates the use of locally sourced rhyolite as a coarse aggregate combined with recycled supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) to address the sustainability and durability. Due to its high silica content, rhyolite is prone to the alkali–silica reaction (ASR), which may affect concrete durability. Concrete mixtures incorporating rhyolite with silica fume (SF), Class F fly ash (FA), and slag cement (SC) were tested for compressive strength, porosity, density, absorption, mortar bar expansion, electrical resistivity, and rapid chloride permeability. All rhyolite-based mixtures—regardless of SCM incorporation—achieved higher 90-day compressive strengths than the conventional control mixture, with 10% SF reaching the highest value. Additionally, each recycled SCM effectively reduced ASR-induced expansion, with 20% FA showing the most significant reduction and superior durability, including the greatest decrease in chloride permeability and the highest electrical resistivity, indicating enhanced corrosion resistance. These results confirm that rhyolite aggregates, when combined with SCMs, can improve durability and reduce ASR. Therefore, rhyolite shows potential for use in structural concrete under standard exposure conditions. This strategy supports circular economy goals by incorporating regional and recycled materials to develop concrete with improved durability characteristics. Full article
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Impact of Aging and Low Temperatures on the Mechanical Properties of Low-Cost Seismic Isolator Prototypes
by Isabel C. Velasco-Cuervo, Erika D. Lemos-Micolta, Ingrid E. Madera-Sierra, Manuel Alejandro Rojas-Manzano, Mario F. Muñoz-Velez, Orlando Cundumí, Edwin Patino, Manuel Salmeron-Becerra, Shirley J. Dyke and Mirian Velay-Lizancos
Buildings 2025, 15(13), 2238; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15132238 - 26 Jun 2025
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Seismic isolation systems are an effective passive protection strategy that decouples structures from ground motion. Their performance depends heavily on the elastomeric materials used, which must retain mechanical integrity under environmental stressors. In recent years, low-cost isolators made from natural and recycled rubber [...] Read more.
Seismic isolation systems are an effective passive protection strategy that decouples structures from ground motion. Their performance depends heavily on the elastomeric materials used, which must retain mechanical integrity under environmental stressors. In recent years, low-cost isolators made from natural and recycled rubber have gained attention as an affordable solution for protecting low-rise buildings in seismic-prone developing regions, particularly due to their environmental benefits and ease of installation. However, their long-term performance under real environmental conditions remains insufficiently explored. This study evaluates the durability of two types of low-cost seismic isolators: those made with natural rubber matrices (UN-FREIs) and those that use recycled rubber matrices (UR-FREIs). Mechanical tests were carried out before and after exposing the specimens to accelerated aging and low-temperature conditions, simulating environmental degradation. Changes in stiffness, damping, and energy dissipation were analyzed for both the rubber matrix and the scaled isolator prototypes. The findings indicate that both materials degrade over time, with recycled rubber exhibiting greater susceptibility to stiffness loss at low temperatures. Nevertheless, both isolator types maintained functional performance after aging, supporting their applicability in regions with moderate thermal variations. These results provide evidence for the feasibility of adopting low-cost isolators in low-rise buildings exposed to variable climates, while also emphasizing the need for standardized durability protocols during the design stage. Full article
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