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Development of Architectural, Structural and Material Sustainability Solutions

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Materials".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 3080

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Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Architecture, Bydgoszcz University of Science and Technology, 85-796 Bydgoszcz, Poland
Interests: sustainable structures; construction materials; structural optimization; damage detection; wind engineering; wooden and metal structures; cement and concrete technologies; asphalt and concrete pavements; infrastructure materials; cementitious and geopolymer composites; roller-compacted concrete
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Civil Engineering Department, Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, Niğde 51240, Turkey
Interests: construction materials; cement and concrete technologies; asphalt and concrete pavements; infrastructure materials; cementitious and geopolymer composites

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue aims to focus on the latest research and applications of architectural, structural and material sustainability solutions. Improving the durability properties of materials and structures is of great importance in terms of sustainability.

As a result of technological developments in the field of architecture and construction, recently, we have witnessed the realization of the development of wooden, metal and concrete solutions, high/ultra-high-performance concrete, self-compacting concrete, high-performance cement-based composites, reactive powder concrete, processed cement composites, fiber-reinforced cement-based composite, geopolymer concrete and similar concretes are still in development. Over time, concrete structures can no longer perform their functions efficiently due to chemical and physical external effects. The most important reason for this is that they are adversely affected by the environmental conditions they are exposed to. This situation is directly related to the durability properties of concretes, with studies on the development of concrete having focused on this issue in recent years.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

  1. Architectural, structural and material sustainability solutions;
  2. Material and structural safety;
  3. Structural vibration mitigation;
  4. High/ultra-high-performance concretes;
  5. Self-compacting concretes;
  6. Fiber-reinforced cement-based composite/concretes;
  7. Reactive powder concretes;
  8. Engineered cementitious composites;
  9. Geopolymer concretes;
  10. Durability properties of all types of concretes;
  11. Development of all types of concretes for sustainable structures.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Maciej Dutkiewicz
Dr. Hasan Erhan Yücel
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • architectural, structural and material sustainability solutions
  • high-performance wood
  • metal and concrete structures
  • durability properties
  • development of materials

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Impact of the Fire Protection Requirements on the Cultural Heritage of the Polish Old Towns—Selected Problems
by Aleksander Filip Furmanek
Sustainability 2025, 17(1), 176; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17010176 - 29 Dec 2024
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The article examines the complex and not yet extensively researched problem of the impact of fire safety regulations in Poland, including associated methods and devices, on cultural heritage, with a focus on historical architecture and its surroundings in Polish historical urban centers. It [...] Read more.
The article examines the complex and not yet extensively researched problem of the impact of fire safety regulations in Poland, including associated methods and devices, on cultural heritage, with a focus on historical architecture and its surroundings in Polish historical urban centers. It addresses a broad interdisciplinary field, summarizing issues from architecture and urban planning, the conservation of monuments, and fire safety, as well as structural safety, safety engineering, and axiology. The core question is how fire protection methods and measures affect the values of architectural heritage, including historical buildings, their immediate neighborhoods, and the broader cultural landscape. The study employs the historical–interpretive research method, which primarily based on an analysis of the literature, technical and construction regulations, standards, and materials provided by suppliers of specialized solutions, which are supplemented by observational and critical analysis methods. The main findings indicate that the rigorous application of fire safety regulations can both safeguard human life and property and, at the same time, pose risks to the authenticity and integrity of historical architecture. These findings highlight the importance of tailored solutions and interdisciplinary collaboration to balance safety with the preservation of cultural heritage. Full article
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Waste Management of Wind Turbine Blades—A Review of Recycling Methods and Applications in Cementitious Composites
by Daria Jasińska and Maciej Dutkiewicz
Sustainability 2025, 17(3), 805; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17030805 - 21 Jan 2025
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The decommissioned blades of wind turbines represent a contemporary challenge for waste management. The composites used in their construction, primarily thermosetting materials, as well as fiberglass and carbon fibers, present a range of challenges in terms of recycling these components. Depending on the [...] Read more.
The decommissioned blades of wind turbines represent a contemporary challenge for waste management. The composites used in their construction, primarily thermosetting materials, as well as fiberglass and carbon fibers, present a range of challenges in terms of recycling these components. Depending on the region of the world, various legal regulations govern the disposal of these elements. One example of a ban is Germany, which, according to forecasts, is also expected to experience the highest accumulation of such waste in Europe. The article is based on a systematic review of the literature, including 59 sources, more than half of which were published in the last five years. The discussion covers the availability of common waste management methods, as well as examples of reusing these components in whole, in part, or after processing. The review emphasizes the need to explore solutions for utilizing wind turbine blades to minimize waste and reduce the consumption of natural resources by recycling waste material. Finally, the authors propose using mechanically shredded elements from wind turbine blades as an additive in cement mixtures. Full article
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