Modeling and Testing of Reinforced Concrete or Composite Structures Using Advanced New Materials

Dear Colleagues,

It is possible to improve the inherent brittleness and crack control ability of normal concrete by incorporating new materials. Fiber, rubber, and cementitious materials are recognized as high-performance construction materials because of their high toughness levels under compressive and tensile loads as well as the cost effectiveness. Therefore, incorporating these new materials in reinforced concrete or composite structures will affect the structural performance of these structures.

This Special Issue focuses on the emerging concepts that allow the design of reinforced concrete and composite structures including new or improved concrete material, as well as on the characterization of the properties of typical reinforced concrete and composite structures.

Authoritative review articles and original research papers describing recent findings in the field of reinforced concrete and composite structures using advanced new materials are expected to cover a range of topics.

Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

• Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures using Advanced New Materials;
• Steel-concrete composite beams incorporating new materials for concrete slabs;
• High-performance fiber-reinforced concrete composites;
• Multifunctional fiber-reinforced concrete composites;
• Ultra-high-performance fiber-reinforced concretes;
• Cementitious materials in reinforced concrete structures;
• Green concrete in reinforced concrete or composite structures;
• Structural performance of rubberized reinforced concrete structures;
• Structural application of advanced fiber-reinforced concrete composites;
• Experimental and Finite Element investigations of typical reinforced concrete or composite structures.

I hope that new ideas will promote the fast development of the exciting area of reinforced concrete and composite structures incorporating new materials. I invite you to contribute to this Special Issue by submitting papers on your best research activities.

Dr. Ayman El-Zohairy
Guest Editor

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