Advanced Concrete Materials in Construction

Dear Colleagues,

Advanced concrete materials used in building construction belong to the branch of composite engineering, which has exhibited dynamic development in last years. Various concrete materials have been used in civil engineering for thousands years using traditional—predominantly natural—resources. However, current changes of the climate and in the environment require a responsible approach to building design and the exploitation of natural resources. The development of advanced concrete composites which are “made to measure” is a main scientific interest. Hence, various waste materials are incorporated in concrete materials to meet this global effort. On the other hand, the preservation of the required properties and resistance to environmental action are necessary for the sustainability of our civilization. This Topical Collection deals with research and studies of the development of new advanced concrete materials; the incorporation of waste materials, techniques, and methodologies for the assessment of their specific properties; and the development of concrete materials for severe conditions. The protection of historical monuments requires advanced solutions, and hence related works are encouraged.

Original research (theoretical and experimental), case studies, and comprehensive review papers are invited for possible publication in this Topical Collection. Relevant topics to this Topical Collection include, but are not limited to, the following subjects:

• Advanced binder systems;
• Advanced design methods;
• Concrete materials in severe conditions;
• Sustainability and recycling;
• High-performance composites;
• Experimental methods and techniques;
• Protection of cultural heritage.

Dr. Pavel Reiterman
Collection Editor

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