Advances in Reinforced Concrete Infrastructure: Enhancing Structural Resilience and Promoting Sustainability
A special issue of Infrastructures (ISSN 2412-3811).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 3580
Special Issue Editors
Interests: applications related to reliability, resilience, and life-cycle performance of structural and infrastructure systems; physics-based; data-informed computational modeling of the built environment
Interests: structural health monitoring; disaster management; artificial intelligence; smart materials and structures; tropical island engineering; local damage monitoring method for reinforced concrete structures; health monitoring and multi-hazard protection of tropical island projects
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Interests: design and analysis of structures subjected to natural phenomena; optimization and update of current design practices used in analysis; rehabilitation, repair, and strengthening of existing structures; biodegradable composite materials for use in construction applications; finite element analysis (FEA) in structural design and analysis
Interests: structures resiliency; structural dynamics; sustainable materials; concrete durability; strengthening and rehabilitation
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Interests: infrastructure performance under extreme loadings; natural hazard risk assessment and mitigation; community resilience; smart cities; data analytics
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Interests: seismic analysis and design of different structural systems, such as reinforced concrete frames and steel structures; analysis and design of bridges; soil–structure interaction; deep and shallow foundations; seismic slope stability analysis and design; analysis of landslides
Interests: concrete durability; corrosion; alkali-silica reaction; nondestructive detection; structural health monitoring; bridge engineering; cement; construction material science
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The recent surge in the number of reinforced concrete structures approaching the end of their service life necessitates attention due to deterioration from environmental factors or increased applied loads. Many of these structures are now classified as structurally deficient or functionally obsolete, highlighting the need for innovative design approaches and comprehensive rehabilitation or replacement strategies. Recent advancements in reinforced concrete have emphasized sustainability, durability, and resilience by integrating advanced materials and technologies. Key focus areas include sustainable infrastructure preservation and retrofitting using advanced composites like Fiber-Reinforced Polymers (FRP). Computational modeling is vital in evaluating these methods while enhancing resilience, which is critical to preparing structures for evolving demands. Structural health monitoring (SHM) and fatigue assessments ensure safety under diverse conditions. Innovations such as durable, "maintenance-free" concrete, 3D printing, and nanotechnology are improving efficiency. At the same time, Building Information Modeling (BIM) and advanced repair techniques address damage caused by corrosion, freeze–thaw cycles, and cracking. These advancements aim to overcome the limitations of traditional concrete, including its vulnerability to cracking and environmental impact, while enhancing structural performance and longevity.
This Special Issue aims to discuss the latest reinforced concrete structural performance achievements, extend service life, and address environmental concerns. It also features work on various topics centered around the concept of smart cities applied to civil engineering systems. Papers considered for publication must articulate a clear contribution to the art and science of maintenance and rehabilitation of transport infrastructures.
Potential topics for submissions include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Sustainable strategies for infrastructure preservation and eco-efficient rehabilitation;
- Retrofitting reinforced concrete with advanced composite materials;
- Use of advanced computational modeling techniques for evaluating retrofitting methods;
- Enhancing infrastructure intelligence and resilience for futureproofing;
- Structural health monitoring (SHM) and fatigue life assessment of concrete structures;
- Innovation in "maintenance-free" and longer-lasting concrete materials;
- Safety, serviceability, and performance of concrete under varied loading and environmental conditions;
- Application of 3D printing and fiber-reinforced concrete technologies in modern construction;
- Adoption of nanotechnology, climate-friendly technologies, and advanced composite materials;
- Building Information Modeling (BIM) and innovative repair techniques for mitigating infrastructure damage (e.g., corrosion, freeze–thaw, cracking).
Dr. Mohanad M. Abdulazeez
Dr. Haibin Zhang
Dr. Cameron Robert Rusnak
Dr. Mohamed Elshazli
Dr. Emad Hassan
Dr. Zeinab Bayati
Dr. Pengfei Ma
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable infrastructure preservation
- composite material retrofitting
- advanced computational modeling
- structural health monitoring (SHM)
- eco-efficient concrete rehabilitation
- maintenance-free concrete materials
- resilient infrastructure design
- 3D-printed fiber-reinforced concrete
- nanotechnology in construction
- building information modeling (BIM)
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