Integration of Experimental and Numerical Methods in the Development of Innovative Concrete Materials and Sustainable Building Systems
A special issue of CivilEng (ISSN 2673-4109).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 2
Special Issue Editors
Interests: sustainable construction materials; low carbon circular economy; energy savings; carbon neutrality; life cycle assessment (LCA) of sustainable construction materials
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Interests: concrete technology; sustainable construction materials; corrosion of rebar; recycled aggregate; cement replacement materials
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The sustainable development of concrete and cement-based materials is vital for creating resilient infrastructure that meets environmental and societal challenges. Traditional cement production remains a major source of carbon emissions and resource depletion. Emerging innovations—such as alternative binders, recycled and waste-derived materials, and carbon capture technologies—are transforming the sector toward low-carbon construction.
Recent advancements in experimental techniques, numerical modelling, and data-driven analysis have significantly enhanced understanding of the behaviour, performance, and durability of innovative concrete materials. Experimental investigations provide critical insights into the mechanical, thermal, and durability properties of sustainable concretes, while numerical and simulation-based models enable performance prediction, mix design optimization, and life-cycle assessment. The integration of these methods accelerates material innovation and supports the design of resilient and sustainable building systems under diverse environmental conditions.
The aim of this Special Issue is to highlight the latest research and technological developments integrating experimental and numerical approaches in the development of sustainable, high-performance concrete materials and building systems. Contributions that combine laboratory experimentation, computational modelling, and digital design are particularly encouraged.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Experimental and numerical investigations of innovative concrete materials;
- Low-carbon construction materials and structures;
- Sustainable pavement engineering;
- 3D printed and digitally fabricated concrete;
- Engineered cementitious composites (ECC);
- Alkali-activated and geopolymer materials;
- Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC);
- Finite element and multiscale modelling of sustainable concrete;
- Predictive modelling of mechanical and durability performance;
- Simulation-based optimization of mix design and structural performance;
- AI and data-driven modelling for performance and life-cycle assessment;
- Unfired and low-energy masonry materials;
- Recycled aggregate and waste-derived concrete;
- Eco-friendly concrete technologies;
- CO2 capture.
You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Buildings.
Dr. Ali Shubbar
Dr. Mohammed Salah Nasr
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- experimental methods
- numerical modelling
- innovative concrete
- low-carbon materials
- sustainable construction
- recy-cling and reuse
- life cycle assessment (LCA)
- digital design
- green infrastructure
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