Corrosion Monitoring, Prevention and Prediction of Urban Buried Infrastructures
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Corrosion, Wear and Erosion".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 August 2026 | Viewed by 8
Special Issue Editors
Interests: pipeline corrosion; corrosion prediction; stray current corrosion; point cloud
Interests: fiber optic current sensor; 3D laser scanning; intelligent perception of underground space; corrosion monitoring
Interests: resilient design and planning; hosptial design and planning
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Urban buried infrastructures, such as pipelines, tunnels, and utility cables, are vital components of modern cities, ensuring the seamless delivery of water, gas, electricity, and communication services. However, these infrastructures are constantly exposed to challenging environmental conditions that can accelerate corrosion processes, leading to deterioration, failure, and significant economic and safety risks. The complex interplay of chemical, biological, and environmental factors in urban environments necessitates comprehensive monitoring tools, effective prevention strategies, and accurate prediction models to safeguard these critical assets. Advancements in materials science, corrosion science, and sensor technologies are gradually enhancing our understanding and management of underground corrosion, but many challenges remain in developing reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions.
This Special Issue aims to present the latest research and technological innovations in the field of corrosion monitoring, prevention, and prediction of urban buried infrastructures. By fostering interdisciplinary collaborations, it seeks to promote novel approaches that improve early detection, extend service life, and reduce maintenance costs of underground assets. The Special Issue will highlight state-of-the-art methodologies, experimental investigations, computational modeling, and real-world case studies that address pressing issues in urban corrosion management. Ultimately, this collection aims to contribute to the development of resilient, durable, and sustainable urban infrastructure systems, supporting the ongoing advancement of infrastructure longevity and urban resilience.
The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:
- Stray current corrosion in buried oil and gas pipelines;
- Stray current corrosion in subway shield tunnel;
- Anticorrosive coating technology of buried infrastructures;
- Corrosion monitoring technology of buried infrastructures;
- Intelligent prediction technology of buried infrastructure corrosions;
- Advanced functional materials for corrosion protection of buried infrastructures;
- Resilient design and planning of buried infrastructures.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Chengtao Wang
Prof. Dr. Shaoyi Xu
Dr. Kangkang Tang
Prof. Dr. Gan Cui
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- buried infrastructure
- oil and gas pipeline
- shield tunnel
- corrosion monitoring
- corrosion prediction
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