Analysis of Performance in Green Concrete Structures
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Building Structures".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 26
Special Issue Editors
Interests: civil engineering; materials engineering; structural strengthening and rehabilitation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, entitled “Analysis of Performance in Green Concrete Structures”, explores the latest advancements in sustainable concrete technologies aimed at reducing environmental impact while enhancing structural performance. Key topics include low-carbon concrete solutions, such as geopolymer concrete, cement replacements (e.g., calcined clays and limestone), recycled aggregates, and crushed brick materials that reduce reliance on traditional Portland cement. Additionally, this Special Issue examines the role of nano additives in improving mechanical strength, durability, and self-healing properties.
Beyond material innovations, this Special Issue also investigates life cycle assessments, recyclability, and eco-friendly construction methods for sustainable concrete structures. The retrofitting and strengthening of aging infrastructures are highlighted, with a focus on fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) and the use of post-installed fastenings (e.g., haunch retrofitting) for structural rehabilitation and strengthening. Materials such as fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) provide lightweight, corrosion-resistant alternatives to traditional strengthening methods, extending service life and enhancing resilience.
This Special Issue welcomes experimental studies, numerical simulations, analytical models, and case studies that assess the performance, durability, and environmental impact of these emerging concrete technologies, bridging the gap between research and real-world applications.
Dr. Robin Kalfat
Dr. Jessey Lee
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- green concrete
- geopolymer concrete
- low-carbon concrete
- sustainable concrete structures
- strengthening and retrofitting
- fiber composite materials
- concrete durability
- post-installed fastenings
- life cycle assessment (LCA)
- nano additives
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