Performance and Durability of Reinforced Concrete Structures

Dear Colleagues,

As is well known, reinforced concrete (RC) structures are widely used in civil engineering. With the increase in service time, the bearing performance of RC structures will be affected by many factors, such as corrosion, fatigue damage, etc. In addition, disasters such as earthquakes and fires can significantly weaken the service performance of RC structures. In order to accurately evaluate the service performance of RC structures, it is necessary to conduct comprehensive research on their durability. At present, many research studies have been carried out to reveal the durability of RC structures under various adverse factors such as high temperature, corrosion, carbonization, fatigue damage, etc. However, as human exploration space gradually expands from land to sea, the harsher service environment has an adverse impact on the durability of RC structures. This Special Issue aims to publish research papers and reviews on the evolution of the service performance and durability of RC structures under the influence of multiple factors.

Dr. Xuanyi Xue
Dr. Zhilu Wang
Dr. Neng Wang
Dr. Fei Wang
Guest Editors

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