Advances in Concrete Material Science and Technology
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2026 | Viewed by 20
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Interests: structural engineering; concrete; computational solid mechanics; steel structure; deep learning
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Interests: low-carbon UHPC; multi-physics deterioration modeling for reinforced concrete structures; FRP-reinforced concrete structures; modular construction
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Interests: engineered cementitious composites; structural engineering; 3D printing concrete; fiber-reinforced concrete; recycled concrete; construction and building materials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce a Buildings Special Issue titled “Advances in Concrete Material Science and Technology”. This issue aims to bring together cutting-edge research and innovative developments in the field of concrete materials, covering both fundamental science and practical applications.
Concrete remains the most widely used construction material globally, and recent advancements in material science and technology have significantly enhanced its performance, durability, and sustainability. This Special Issue will focus on, but is not limited to, the following topics:
- Novel concrete materials (e.g., ultra-high-performance concrete, self-healing concrete, and eco-friendly mixtures);
- Advanced characterization techniques for concrete microstructure and properties;
- Durability enhancement and long-term performance under harsh environments;
- Sustainable concrete solutions, including recycled materials and carbon footprint reduction;
- Smart and multifunctional concrete for modern infrastructure.
We invite researchers, engineers, and industry experts to contribute original research articles, reviews, or case studies that address these challenges and opportunities. Manuscripts should be submitted through the Buildings online submission system by 20 February 2026.
For detailed submission guidelines, please visit the following webpage: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/buildings. Should you have any inquiries, feel free to contact the Guest Editors or the Editorial Office.
We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions and to fostering a vibrant discussion on the future of concrete materials.
Dr. Yuching Wu
Dr. Peng Zhu
Dr. Meiyan Bai
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
- ultra-high performance
- self-healing
- eco-friendly
- durability enhancement
- sustainable solutions
- recycled materials
- carbon footprint reduction
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