Innovative Solutions for Resilient, Sustainable and Durable Infrastructure Systems
A special issue of Infrastructures (ISSN 2412-3811). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Infrastructures".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 489
Special Issue Editors
Interests: concrete; concrete durability; residues; life-cycle assessment; LCA; sustainability; cement materials
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Interests: structural durability; composite materials; long-term performance; fiber-reinforced polymers; numerical simulations
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Transitioning to sustainable and resilient infrastructure is a critical global priority. Infrastructure systems and networks are pressured by climate change, aging assets, increasing service demand and environmental regulations. Therefore, it is important to identify innovative solutions that reduce environmental impacts while enhancing infrastructure durability and performance.
This Special Issue focuses on the latest advancements in infrastructure technology, materials and management strategies that improve the sustainability, durability and resilience of infrastructure. We welcome and invite the submission of original research and review articles that address the following topics: (i) Innovative materials and composites for infrastructure applications; (ii) structural design, rehabilitation, and maintenance strategies; (iii) life-cycle assessment, carbon footprint, and sustainability evaluation; (iv) resilience modeling, risk assessment, and adaptation to climate and operational challenges; and (v) digital tools for infrastructure management, monitoring, and decision support.
The aim is to share knowledge on how next-generation solutions can meet the technical demands of modern infrastructure while aligning with environmental and socio-economic goals. We encourage interdisciplinary submissions that bridge materials science, structural and civil engineering, asset management and sustainability assessment, while demonstrating practical relevance, scalability and implementation potential in real-world cases.
Dr. Elisabete R. Teixeira
Dr. Luís Correia
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainability assessment
- durability assessment
- composites
- low-carbon binders
- life-cycle assessment (LCA)
- carbon footprint reduction
- recycled aggregates
- infrastructure design
- resilience modeling
- sustainable construction materials
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