Advanced Steel Composites in Construction Engineering

Dear Colleagues,

Steel composites, such as steel-reinforced matrix composites and steel–concrete composite members, have been widely used in the construction field. Despite the considerable progress that has been made over few past decades in the practical use of steel composites, innovation of steel composites remains possible. For such innovated steel composites, it is important that they meet not only mechanical performance requirements under design loads but also durability requirements in order to ensure economic stability and sustainability.

This Special Issue focuses on all aspects of both the mechanics and durability of steel composites. We welcome studies on material, structural, and non-structural applications including in new digital fabrication technologies, such as three-dimensional (3D) printing and additive manufacturing. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• steel-reinforced matrix composites (steel-fiber-reinforced cementitious composites, UHPC with steel fibers, etc.) for enhancing mechanical performance and durability; 
• innovative steel–FRP (or concrete) composite members for enhancing mechanical performance and durability; and
• advanced applications of steel composites in 3D printing/additive manufacturing.

I would like to invite you to submit a contribution in the form of a recent original research article, review paper, or brief communication revealing new trends in steel composites.

Dr. Jiho Moon
Guest Editor

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