Fibers and Techniques for Upgrading of Concrete and Masonry Constructions
A special issue of Fibers (ISSN 2079-6439).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 April 2017) | Viewed by 42646
Special Issue Editor
Interests: innovative materials for structural applications; strengthening, repair and seismic retrofitting of structures; based-concrete materials in civil engineering
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Dear Colleagues,
Many existing constructions need to be strengthened and/or repaired due to several issues, such as the aging process, increased load, change in use, and deterioration. To this end, various fibers, materials and techniques are available in the civil engineering field.
This Special Issue of Fibers looks forward to communicating to the scientific and engineering communities the most recent advances and prospects in fibers, materials, systems and techniques for rehabilitation of existing civil and historical structures/infrastructures.
Both theoretical and experimental studies, examining the following topics, but not limited to them, are welcome: Synthesis, preparation, characterization, modeling of fibers (aramid, basalt, carbon, flax, glass, hemp, jute, poliparafenilenbenzobisoxazolo, steel) and other materials used for strengthening interventions; effectiveness of traditional/innovative systems (Fiber Reinforced Polymer, Fiber Reinforced Cementitious Matrix, and similar systems) and techniques (Externally Bonded, Near Surface Mounted, and others) for consolidation and repair of reinforced concrete and masonry buildings; fracture-mechanics-based analysis of strengthening materials/systems and retrofitted structures; challenges in design and field applications on historical constructions, structures and infrastructures. Attention will be also paid to the use of eco-friendly materials.
It is our pleasure to invite you to submit a manuscript for this Special Issue. We hope that the Special Issue will recognize useful information on strengthening/repair materials and techniques for existing concrete and masonry constructions.
Francesco Bencardino
Guest Editor
Antonio Condello
Co-Guest Editor
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Keywords
- Concrete
- Externally Bonded
- Fiber Reinforced Cementitious Matrix
- Fiber Reinforced Polymer
- Masonry
- Near Surface Mounted
- Rehabilitation
- Repair
- Retrofitting
- Strengthening
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