Research on Mechanical Properties and Finite-Element Analysis of Concrete Structures

Dear Colleagues,

Concrete is a kind of artificial stone made of cementitious materials, granular aggregates (also known as aggregates), water, and admixtures when necessary. The use of concrete is increasing since it has advantages of rich raw materials, low price, and simple production process. It is also widely used because it has the characteristics of high compressive strength, good durability, and is available in a wide range of strength grades. It is used in not only various civil engineering applications but also in shipbuilding, in the machinery industry, and in marine development, geothermal engineering, etc.

Concrete material is a typical multi-scale composite material. For example, at the mesoscale, concrete material can be considered as a three-phase material composed of aggregate, mortar, and interfacial transition zone. Research has shown that the macro properties of concrete structures are affected by their structure at the mesoscale and below. At the same time, concrete structures are affected by external factors in their service life, resulting in the evolution of the properties of the concrete materials and affecting the service life of the concrete structure.

This Special Issue will compile the latest research developments in the field of concrete materials and structures. The articles in this Special Issue will cover topics related to concrete materials and structures, including but not limited to the mechanical properties, numerical simulation, multi-scale analysis, multiphysics coupling, damage and fracture performance, new concrete materials, among others. It is our pleasure to kindly invite you to submit manuscripts for this Special Issue.

Prof. Dr. Wei Zhou
Dr. Qiao Wang
Guest Editors

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