Surface Engineering and Mechanical Properties of Building Materials

Dear Colleagues,

Building materials, including organic asphaltic materials and inorganic cementitious materials, have long been used in various transportation infrastructures such as pavement, bridges, and railways. Under the coupling effects of complex environment and traffic, the mechanics and fracture mechanical properties of building materials are fundamental to the durability of infrastructures.

In this respect, our Special Issue aims to publish high-quality, original papers that shed new insights into the testing, characterization, and modeling of the mechanical and fracture mechanics properties of building materials. Contributions are welcome which address the mechanical and fracture mechanics properties of conventional building materials as well as newly emerging materials used for construction. We especially encourage contributions on the development of the fracture mechanism or materials science with direct engineering significance.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

• New fracture testing findings or methods;
• Multiscale characterization of building materials;
• Descriptive or virtual modeling of building materials or structures;
• Mechanical performance analysis based on data science;
• Anti-cracking practices on building materials or structures;
• Monitoring and diagnosis of building material failure;
• Advanced fracture mechanics model of building materials or structures;
• Life cycle analysis of durable and sustainable building materials.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Jiwang Jiang
Dr. Hao Jin
Dr. Xing Cai
Dr. Hui Li
Dr. Li Ai
Guest Editors

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