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Mineral and Metal Materials in Civil Engineering

A special issue of Construction Materials (ISSN 2673-7108).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 2513

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Dr. Dušan Arsić

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Faculty of Engineering, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
Interests: materials; materials testing; metals; construction machinery reparation; rock materials testing
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Dr. Ružica R. Nikolić

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Interests: coatings; steel
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Civil engineering is an extremely important field, one repeatedly facing the challenges of technological progress but which is itself seeing constant progress. For instance, progress in construction would not have been possible if it had not been accompanied by the intensive development of building materials. This Special Issue of Construction Materials thus aims to promote the development and improvement of new and existing construction materials through the investigation of mechanical and other characteristics. In addition to construction materials, the Special Issue will also deal with the analysis of metal steel materials, since their application is a crucial part of today’s construction industry.

This Special Issue aims to explore various aspects of the application of materials in civil engineering, with special attention paid to extraction, processing, and metallurgy, as well as the testing of mineral materials and metals, in particular steels. This Special Issue will deal with their application, recycling, and disposal, with emphasis on environmental protection.

Dr. Dušan Arsić
Dr. Ružica R. Nikolić
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Keywords

  • rock and mineral materials
  • steel materials for application in civil engineering
  • macro-and micro-failure mechanical properties
  • damage fracture models and failure mechanisms
  • laboratory tests and engineering applications

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Comprehensive Analysis of Microstructure and Mechanical, Operational, and Technological Properties of AISI 321 Austenitic Stainless Steel at Electron Beam Freeform Fabrication
by Sergey V. Panin, Mengxu Qi, Dmitry Yu. Stepanov, Mikhail V. Burkov, Valery E. Rubtsov, Yury V. Kushnarev and Igor Yu. Litovchenko
Constr. Mater. 2025, 5(3), 62; https://doi.org/10.3390/constrmater5030062 - 30 Aug 2025
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The aim of this study was to investigate microstructure and the mechanical and operational characteristics of thick and thin walls 3D-built by electron beam additive manufacturing (EBAM). In addition, the milling parameters (rotation speed, feed, and cutting width) were optimized based on simultaneous [...] Read more.
The aim of this study was to investigate microstructure and the mechanical and operational characteristics of thick and thin walls 3D-built by electron beam additive manufacturing (EBAM). In addition, the milling parameters (rotation speed, feed, and cutting width) were optimized based on simultaneous assessments of Ra roughness on the machined surfaces and material removing rate values. The wall dimensions did not exert a noticeable effect on their chemical compositions, as compared with the original wires used for 3D printing. In comparison, the strength characteristics of the wrought steel (cold-rolled plate) were higher due to finer grains, with both ferrite content and dislocation density being greater as well. In the 3D building process, multiple thermal cycles gave rise to the formation of elongated columnar grains, reducing the strength characteristics. The corrosion rate of the wrought steel was almost twice those of the 3D-printed blanks because of the higher content of both ferrite and twins. By assessing the machinability of the EBAM-built blanks using the stationary milling machine, the cutting forces were comparable due to similar mechanical properties (including microhardness). To improve the removing rate values and reduce the cutting forces, it is recommended to enhance the cutting speeds while not increasing the feeds. For the semi-industrial milling machine, both linear multiple regression and nonlinear neural network models were applied. An integrated approach was proposed that rationally determined both additive manufacturing and post-processing parameters based on a combination of express assessment and analysis of the mechanical, operational, and technological characteristics of built products within a single laboratory complex. Full article
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Cryogenic Thermal Properties of Mineral Fiber Insulation: Efficiency in Low-Temperature Storage Systems
by Sergey Gutnikov and Pavel Pastushkov
Constr. Mater. 2025, 5(3), 61; https://doi.org/10.3390/constrmater5030061 - 29 Aug 2025
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Hydrogen is emerging as a crucial energy carrier, yet effective insulation for liquid hydrogen (LH2) storage remains a significant challenge. This study focuses on evaluating the thermal properties of mineral fiber insulation at cryogenic temperatures, utilizing the guarded hot plate method to determine [...] Read more.
Hydrogen is emerging as a crucial energy carrier, yet effective insulation for liquid hydrogen (LH2) storage remains a significant challenge. This study focuses on evaluating the thermal properties of mineral fiber insulation at cryogenic temperatures, utilizing the guarded hot plate method to determine thermal conductivity values between 223 K (−150 °C) and 573 K (300 °C). The measured effective thermal conductivities ranged from 0.0147 to 0.2113 W/mK, varying with temperature. Notably, while high-density materials can be accurately modeled using linear approximations, low-density materials exhibit significant nonlinearity, with discrepancies in thermal conductivity estimates reaching up to 30%. The implications of this research highlight the necessity for precise thermal property assessments in the design of cryogenic systems, emphasizing their potential impact on energy efficiency and reduced carbon emissions. Ultimately, these findings provide essential insights for advancing cryogenic insulation technologies, supporting the broader transition to sustainable hydrogen energy solutions. Full article
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Pozzolanic Assessment of Recycled Waste Glass for Use as a Supplementary Cementitious Material
by Samuel Ramírez-Arellanes, Fernando Montejo-Alvaro, Heriberto Cruz-Martínez, Hugo Rojas-Chávez, Jose Manuel Mendoza-Rangel and Víctor Alberto Franco-Luján
Constr. Mater. 2025, 5(3), 59; https://doi.org/10.3390/constrmater5030059 - 21 Aug 2025
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The manufacture of Portland cement (PC) emits a significant amount of CO2 into the atmosphere. Therefore, the partial replacement of PC by supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) possessing pozzolanic properties is considered a viable strategy to reduce its environmental impact. Recently, waste glass [...] Read more.
The manufacture of Portland cement (PC) emits a significant amount of CO2 into the atmosphere. Therefore, the partial replacement of PC by supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) possessing pozzolanic properties is considered a viable strategy to reduce its environmental impact. Recently, waste glass (WG) has been explored as a potential SCM. However, due to the wide variety of glass types and their differing physical and chemical properties, not all WG can be universally considered suitable for this purpose; therefore, this study investigates the use of recycled WG as an SCM for the partial replacement of PC. Two types of WG were evaluated: green waste glass from wide bottles (GWG) and laboratory waste glass (LWG), and their performance was compared to that of fly ash (FA). The physical, mechanical, and pozzolanic properties of the materials were assessed. Results show that both types of WG exhibit particle size distributions comparable to PC and have contents of SiO2, Al2O3, and Fe2O3 exceeding 70%. Chemical, mineralogical, and pozzolanic analyses revealed that both GWG and LWG presented higher pozzolanic activity than FA, particularly at later ages. Notably, LWG demonstrated the most significant contribution to mechanical strength development. These findings suggest that recycled waste glass, especially LWG, can serve as a viable and sustainable SCM, contributing to the reduction of the environmental footprint associated with Portland cement production. Full article
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Establishing Rational Processing Parameters for Dry Finish-Milling of SLM Ti6Al4V over Metal Removal Rate and Tool Wear
by Sergey V. Panin, Andrey V. Filippov, Mengxu Qi, Zeru Ding, Qingrong Zhang and Zeli Han
Constr. Mater. 2025, 5(3), 53; https://doi.org/10.3390/constrmater5030053 - 5 Aug 2025
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The study is motivated by the application of dry finish milling for post-build processing of additive Ti6Al4V blanks, since the use of neither lubricant nor coolants has been attracting increasing attention due to its environmental benefits, non-toxicity, and the elimination of the need [...] Read more.
The study is motivated by the application of dry finish milling for post-build processing of additive Ti6Al4V blanks, since the use of neither lubricant nor coolants has been attracting increasing attention due to its environmental benefits, non-toxicity, and the elimination of the need for additional cleaning processes. For end mills, wear patterns were investigated upon finish milling of the SLM Ti6Al4V samples under various machining conditions (by varying the values of radial depth of cut and feed values at a constant level of axial depth of cut and cutting speed). When using all the applied milling modes, the identical tool wear mechanism was revealed. Built-up edges mainly developed on the leading surfaces, increasing the surface roughness on the SLM Ti6Al4V samples but protecting the cutting edges. However, abrasive wear was mainly characteristic of the flank surfaces that accelerated peeling of the protective coatings and increased wear of the end mills. The following milling parameters have been established as being close to rational ones: Vc = 60 m/min, Vf = 400 mm/min, ap = 4 mm, and ae = 0.4 mm. They affected the surface roughness of the SLM Ti6Al4V samples in the following way: max cutting thickness—8 μm; built-up edge at rake surface—50 ± 3 μm; max wear of flank surface—15 ± 1 μm; maximum adherence of workpiece. Mode III provided the maximum MRR value and negligible wear of the end mill, but its main disadvantage was the high average surface roughness on the SLM Ti6Al4V sample. Mode II was characterized by both the lowest average surface roughness and the lowest wear of the end mill, as well as an insufficient MRR value. Since these two modes differed only in their feed rates, their values should be optimized in the range from 200 to 400 mm/min. Full article
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