Innovative Solutions for Concrete Applications, 2nd Edition
A special issue of Infrastructures (ISSN 2412-3811).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 September 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: concrete technology; alkali-activated materials (AAMs); recycling of industrial wastes and by-products; fiber bragg grating (FBG) sensors monitoring systems; asphalt and bitumen
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: sustainable materials; blast load; fire design; reinforced concrete; laminated mechanics; composite structures
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: sustainable binder technologies and circularity; cement chemistry and microstructural evolution; performance and durability of cementitious composites; data-driven and predictive approaches in materials research
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This special issue aims to collect original research articles, reviews, systematic reviews, case reports, project reports, and technical notes focusing on the latest innovations in concrete technology and infrastructure.
The challenges on the construction site require synergy among high-performance materials, production technologies, digital tools, and adaptive engineering approaches. The necessity for sustainable, resilient, and efficient infrastructure has driven the development of novel technologies in concrete production and applications, along with advances in structural design. It is impressive to observe how innovations in ultra-high performance, self-healing, alkali-activated, and nano-modified concretes are redefining expectations of mechanical and physical properties, durability, service life, and lifecycle performance. The rapid development of 3D printing brings remarkable opportunities for rapid prototyping, optimizing construction processes and resource efficiency, and achieving concrete structures with forms and shapes previously considered unattainable. The implementation of sensor technologies and structural health monitoring systems enables real-time assessment, predictive maintenance throughout a structure’s lifespan, and enhanced safety.
In recent years, terminology from automation and information technology has increasingly entered the field of concrete technology. Concepts such as data-driven design and AI-driven digital twins are becoming more common, while the integration of machine learning and computational modelling facilitates advanced experimentation with limited physical testing, thereby accelerating innovation in materials design. Digital intelligence is clearly expanding the boundaries of traditional concrete technology.
In this Special Issue, we aim to highlight cutting-edge developments and interdisciplinary innovations in concrete technology, with particular emphasis on the following thematic areas:
- Eco-friendly, innovative, and sustainable concrete solutions
– Low-carbon binders, recycled aggregates, green admixtures, and life-cycle assessment approaches
- Advanced mix design strategies
– Performance-based design, optimization via statistical and AI-based methods, and multi-objective material tailoring
- Novel chemical and mineral additives
– Self-healing agents, nano-modifiers, supplementary cementitious materials, and bio-based components
- Three-dimensional concrete printing and digital fabrication
– Materials development, rheological control, structural performance, and architectural applications
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning in concrete research
– Predictive modelling, quality control, process automation, and digital twins for infrastructure
- Durability, service life prediction, and long-term performance
– Degradation mechanisms, exposure modelling, and testing methods for aggressive environments
- Recent advancements in codes, standards, and regulatory frameworks
– Impact of evolving norms on material specifications, sustainability metrics, and performance-based design
- Smart and multifunctional concrete systems
– Self-sensing materials, energy-harvesting concretes, and embedded monitoring technologies
- Concrete for extreme environments and hazard-resilient applications
– High-performance concretes for fire, seismic, blast, or marine conditions.
- Circular economy approaches in concrete production and construction
– Industrial by-product valorization, construction, and demolition waste recycling, and design for disassembly.
Thank you for your consideration to publish your research outcomes in our Special Issue “Innovative Solutions for Concrete Applications, 2nd Edition”.
Patricia Kara De Maeijer
Dr. Flavio Stochino
Dr. Kruthi Kiran Ramagiri
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- concrete
- AAMs
- mix design
- waste and byproduct recycling in construction materials
- 3D printed concrete
- real-time monitoring
- structures
- survey
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