Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Structures under Extreme Conditions
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Building Structures".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 February 2025 | Viewed by 2490
Special Issue Editors
Interests: structural fire engineering; fire safety design; dynamic performance of reactive powder concrete; seismic performance of concrete; durability of concrete in corrosive environments
Interests: structural fire engineering; fire safety design; dynamic performance of reactive powder concrete; blast resistance design
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are delighted to announce a Special Issue on the topic of "Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Structures under Extreme Conditions". The response of concrete structures to extreme environmental factors, such as fire, earthquakes, and corrosive environments, is of paramount importance in ensuring the safety, durability, and resilience of infrastructure. This Special Issue aims to bring together the latest advancements in understanding and mitigating the effects of extreme environmental conditions on concrete behaviour. Concrete structures face significant challenges when exposed to fire incidents. The high temperatures experienced during fires can cause thermal degradation, spalling, leading to the development of internal cracks and reduced structural integrity. Earthquakes pose another critical threat to concrete structures, subjecting them to dynamic loads and vibrations. Furthermore, the effects of corrosive environments on concrete cannot be overlooked. Aggressive chemicals and corrosive agents, such as chlorides, sulphates, and acids, can penetrate concrete structures, leading to degradation and weakening over time. Manuscripts addressing innovative strategies to enhance the performance of concrete in such catastrophic conditions are highly encouraged.
We invite manuscripts that delve into experimental investigations, numerical modelling, and innovative techniques focused on enhancing the performance resistance of concrete and mitigating its vulnerability to extreme conditions of fire, earthquake, and corrosion.
This Special Issue provides a platform for sharing research findings, case studies, and practical solutions related to the behaviour of concrete under extreme environmental conditions. We seek contributions that address a range of topics, including but not limited to:
- Fire resistance of concrete
- Fire-induced spalling of concrete structures
- Seismic performance of concrete
- Nonlinear behaviour of concrete under seismic loads
- Corrosion and deterioration mechanisms in concrete
- Innovative materials for enhanced fire and corrosion resistance
- Fire protection strategies for concrete structures
- Retrofitting techniques for improving the seismic resilience of concrete structures
- Durability of concrete in corrosive environments
- Self-healing concrete for increased durability
- Case studies on successful applications and practical solutions
Dr. Muhammad Abid
Prof. Dr. Xiaomeng Hou
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- concrete behaviour
- fire resistance
- fire-induced spalling
- seismic performance
- seismic design
- corrosion and deterioration
- real case studies
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