Innovations in Self-Compacting and Polymer Concrete Research
A special issue of Eng (ISSN 2673-4117).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 31
Special Issue Editors
Interests: self-compacting and polymer concrete; GFRP sections; hybrid fiber
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, “Innovations in Self-Compacting and Polymer Concrete Research”, seeks to highlight cutting-edge advancements in the development, characterization, and application of self-compacting concrete (SCC) and polymer-based concrete systems. SCC, renowned for its superior workability and ability to self-consolidate without external vibration, continues to evolve through novel admixtures, recycled materials, and sustainable binder technologies. Polymer concrete (PC), with its enhanced durability, chemical resistance, and mechanical properties, is gaining traction in specialized infrastructure, repair systems, and high-performance environments. This Special Issue will explore interdisciplinary research bridging materials science, civil engineering, and environmental sustainability, including topics such as eco-friendly formulations, rheological optimization, nanotechnology integration, and lifecycle assessment. Contributions addressing smart concretes with self-healing, sensing, or 3D-printing capabilities are also encouraged. By showcasing experimental, computational, and applied studies, this collection aims to advance the understanding of these materials’ behavior under diverse conditions while promoting resource efficiency and resilient construction solutions. Submissions from academia and industry are invited to foster innovation in the design, testing, and real-world implementation of SCC and polymer concrete systems.
Dr. Muhammad Tahir Lakhiar
Dr. Yutao Guo
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- self-compacting concrete (SCC)
- polymer-modified concrete
- rheological properties
- sustainable construction materials
- recycled aggregate nanotechnology in concrete
- durability enhancement
- structural applications
- self-healing mechanisms
- lifecycle assessment
- fiber-reinforced polymer composites
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