Mechanical and Durability Performances of Concrete Materials
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Construction and Building Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2026 | Viewed by 14
Special Issue Editors
Interests: new concrete materials; disaster mitigation for structures; prefabricated building; structural monitoring and reinforcement; and strengthening of soil and reuse of solid waste
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Interests: concrete; fracture mechanics; FRP; bond performance; and 3D printing
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Interests: fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP); FRP–concrete–steel composite structures; confined concrete
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Concrete is the most widely used construction material globally, yet its long-term performance under mechanical loads and environmental exposure remains a key challenge for modern infrastructure. With increasing demands for resilient and sustainable construction, it is critical to gain further insights into the mechanical and durability performance of concrete materials.
This Special Issue invites original research and review articles focused on advancing the understanding and improvement of concrete’s mechanical properties (e.g., compressive/tensile strength, fracture toughness, fatigue resistance) and durability (e.g., resistance to chloride penetration, carbonation, sulfate attack, freeze–thaw cycles, and alkali–silica reactions). Contributions may cover, but are not limited to, innovative material formulations (e.g., ultra-high-performance concrete, recycled aggregates, geopolymers), nanoscale modifications, fiber reinforcement, self-healing technologies, and advanced characterization or modeling techniques. Studies linking microstructural evolution to macro-scale performance or addressing sustainability–life cycle trade-offs are particularly encouraged. The goal is to compile state-of-the-art insights that drive the development of safer, more resilient, and environmentally friendly concrete materials for future construction needs.
Dr. Guoxi Fan
Prof. Dr. Shutong Yang
Dr. Guipeng Chen
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- concrete
- durability
- mechanical properties
- material characterization
- prediction models
- degradation mechanisms
- performance enhancement
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