Cement-Based Materials and Construction Materials: Modeling, Characterization and Mechanical Behavior
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 2025 | Viewed by 7254
Special Issue Editors
Interests: timber constructions, masonry structures, nanotubes, vibration, modeling and computational methods
Interests: timber constructions; masonry buildings; retrofit interventions seismic vulnerability assessment
Interests: masonry buildings; timber constructions; seismic vulnerability assessment; fragility curves; earthquake engineering; retrofit interventions
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Dear Colleagues,
We invite you to submit a manuscript to this Special Issue in the form of an original research article or review paper.
In recent decades, the field of construction materials and engineering has greatly advanced with the development of new materials and improved characterization techniques. This has led to the creation of new models that can simulate the mechanical behavior of different materials, including concrete and reinforced concrete.
Cement-based materials, which are the most widely used construction material, are complex systems that have transient physical and mechanical properties. Understanding the mechanical behavior of cement-based materials is essential for predicting structures' durability and safety over time.
Modeling and characterization techniques offer a better understanding of the mechanical behavior of different materials, allowing for improved design and performance. New materials, such as fiber-reinforced concrete and ultra-high-performance concrete, are also emerging, offering enhanced durability and improved mechanical properties. In summary, the field of cement-based materials and construction materials continues to grow and evolve. The continued development of models and characterization techniques allows for better design and analysis of construction materials and structures, assisting engineers in providing safe and sustainable solutions for infrastructure projects.
Therefore, this Special Issue focuses on advances in the modeling, characterization and mechanical behavior of construction materials, and original research papers, communications, and reviews are all welcome.
Dr. Maria Lippiello
Dr. Carla Ceraldi
Dr. Antonio Sandoli
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- construction materials
- mechanical behavior
- modeling and simulations
- cement-based materials
- concrete
- masonry
- timber
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