Research on Properties of Cement-Based Materials and Concrete

Dear Colleagues,

Cement-based materials are the most widely used building materials; their performances determine the service life of buildings to a great extent. Concrete is the most common cement-based material. In recent years, with the continuous deepening of modern engineering construction, the construction environment has become more and more complex and harsh; this necessitates higher requirements for the performance of cement-based materials. Therefore, the main aim of this Special Issue is to explore the recent challenges and developments of the properties of cement-based materials and concrete. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Study on the properties of high-ductility cement-based composite materials;
• Mix proportion design, formulation of curing regime, and improvement of preparation;
• Performance improvement for mechanical properties, durability and volume stability;
• Finite element simulations of mechanical properties, durability, hydration process;
• Interface characteristics between cement-based materials and fiber, steel bars or FRP;
• Service-life prediction and repair of cement-based materials;
• Shrinkage cracking behavior of cement-based materials;
• Working performance of cement-based materials;
• Application of industrial solid waste in cementitious materials and development of low-carbon cementitious systems.

Dr. Dongyi Lei
Dr. Ying Li
Dr. Guo Yang
Dr. Jingbin Yang
Guest Editors

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