Reinforced Concrete Structures for Durability and Corrosion Resistance

Dear Colleagues,

The durability of reinforced concrete structures is one of the key tasks of civil engineers. The combination of mild steel rebars with alkaline concrete allows for the construction in nearly every environment thinkable. By adjusting the concrete mixture, replacing the “classical” rebar with non-metallic reinforcements or even developing new building techniques (e.g., additive manufacturing), reinforced concrete has evolved significantly. A key role in this progress can be attributed to the material involved, which needs to be adapted to the innovation. In addition to its load bearing capacity, the durability of materials needs to be taken into consideration. Thus, the aging effects of materials must be understood through reliable testing. The produced test results deepen the knowledge of the physical behavior of the materials at hand. As a result, the modeling of aging phenomena is a useful tool in the design of materials for reinforced concrete structures.

It is my pleasure to invite you to submit a manuscript to this Special Issue. Original papers are solicited on the evaluation of building materials and materials modeling to support the durability of reinforced concrete structures in the following areas:

• New materials;
• New material testing procedures;
• New material modeling approaches;
• New building techniques furthering durability;
• New findings on corrosion of rebars and pre-stressed steels.

Full papers, communications and reviews are all welcome.

Prof. Dr. Christoph Gehlen
Guest Editor

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