Long-Term Durability Performance of Steel-Reinforced Concrete and Steel-Fiber-Reinforced Concrete
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Building Structures".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 12
Special Issue Editors
Interests: stainless-clad steel rebar; FRP rebar; fiber-reinforced concrete; durability; corrosion; mechanical properties
Interests: stainless-clad steel rebar; FRP rebar; fiber-reinforced concrete; durability; corrosion; mechanical properties
Interests: high-performance concrete; creep; durability; bridge engineering
Interests: corrosion; mechanical properties; buckling of offshore pipelines; mechanics of composite structures; machine learning
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The long-term durability of steel-reinforced concrete in marine environments is fundamental to the sustainability and resilience of coastal and offshore infrastructure. With growing demand stemming from global population increase and urbanization, ensuring the long service life of these structures against chloride-induced corrosion is a critical challenge. Durability in this context specifically denotes the capability of the concrete and its reinforcement system to resist chemical attack and environmental stress while retaining its key mechanical properties over an extended period. The service life of a marine structure is largely determined by the materials used—for instance, the concrete composition and the type of reinforcement—together with the design and construction techniques applied. Neglecting these factors can lead to premature degradation, resulting in significant safety hazards, economic costs, and environmental consequences.
For this Special Issue, we welcome the submission of high-quality original research articles, case studies, ongoing project reports, and review papers that address the long-term durability of concrete and steel structures in marine conditions. We encourage contributions that focus on innovative materials, including stainless-clad steel rebar, FRP rebar, and fiber-reinforced concrete. Of relevance are their degradation mechanisms, corrosion processes, associated mechanical property evolution, and novel design or construction methodologies developed to enhance durability.
Dr. Renjie Wu
Prof. Dr. Xiaoping Zhong
Dr. Yixue Zhang
Dr. Xipeng Wang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- stainless-clad steel rebar
- FRP rebar
- fiber-reinforced concrete
- durability
- corrosion
- mechanical properties
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