Structural Health Monitoring, Evaluation and Strengthening of Concrete Structures
A special issue of Infrastructures (ISSN 2412-3811). This special issue belongs to the section "Infrastructures Inspection and Maintenance".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2027 | Viewed by 94
Editor
2. GFT Infra Inc., Columbus, OH 43240, USA
Interests: bridge engineering, ultra-high-performance concrete; finite element method; structural connection; structural health monitoring; bond strength; composite structures; thermal stresses; load and resistance factor design; structural deterioration and defects; concrete bridges
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Concrete structures are essential components of modern infrastructure, including bridges, buildings, tunnels, and transportation systems. Many of these assets are aging and are exposed to increasing demands from traffic, environmental deterioration, extreme events, and long-term service loading. Ensuring their safety, durability, and serviceability requires effective structural health monitoring, reliable evaluation methods, and efficient strengthening strategies that support timely maintenance, rehabilitation, and asset management decisions. This Special Issue focuses on recent advances and practical applications in the monitoring, assessment, strengthening, and performance evaluation of concrete structures.
We invite original research articles, case studies, and review papers addressing innovative sensing technologies, nondestructive/destructive testing, crack monitoring, corrosion assessment, and long-term performance tracking of reinforced, prestressed, and precast concrete systems. Contributions related to strengthening and rehabilitation techniques—such as fiber-reinforced polymers, ultra-high-performance concrete, external post-tensioning, section enlargement, jacketing systems, and other retrofit solutions—are highly encouraged.
Particular emphasis is placed on studies that demonstrate field implementation and practical engineering value, bridging the gap between academic research and real-world practice. Topics related to condition rating, remaining service life estimation, repair prioritization, resilience assessment, rehabilitation effectiveness, and post-strengthening performance are especially welcome.
The goal of this Special Issue is to provide a platform for researchers and practitioners to share innovative methods and successful applications that improve the monitoring, strengthening, evaluation, and lifecycle performance of concrete structures worldwide
Dr. Husam Hussein
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- sustainable infrastructure
- structural engineering
- advanced materials
- bridge rehabilitation
- structural health monitoring
- artificial intelligence
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