Durable Materials for Marine Structures and Infrastructure
A special issue of Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (ISSN 2077-1312). This special issue belongs to the section "Ocean Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 February 2026 | Viewed by 12
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Marine structures operate in complex environments characterized by high salinity, humidity, and cyclic loading. The durability of construction materials and the load-bearing performance of structural systems are both critical to ensuring safety and service life. This Special Issue aims to bring together recent advances in the development of durable materials, the modeling of deterioration mechanisms, and techniques for the investigation of foundational and structural behavior under marine conditions. We particularly welcome interdisciplinary research that connects material science, structural engineering, and geotechnical engineering, covering a wide range of approaches, from laboratory studies to field applications. Contributions focused on ports, offshore platforms, and other marine infrastructure are particularly encouraged.
Prof. Dr. Xin Wang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- durable marine construction materials
- ultra-high-performance concrete
- fiber-reinforced polymer composites
- corrosion protection and coating systems
- bearing capacity and load-bearing behavior
- structural health monitoring
- marine environment durability
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