Applications of Sustainable Materials in Structural Engineering for Built Environment Sustainability
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Engineering and Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 March 2026 | Viewed by 185
Special Issue Editor
Interests: structures/advanced concrete material behavior and durability performance; fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) in new construction and structural repair and strengthening application with an emphasis related to concrete and masonry structures, and their durability performance; cementitious-based repair systems including FRCM and SRG; development of environmentally sensitive and sustainable construction materials in structural applications
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The development and use of innovative materials for structural engineering applications is crucial in balancing the upfront cost of projects with a reduction in maintenance costs and the extension of the service life of structures for a more sustainable built environment. The use of non-durable reinforced concrete (RC) structures can result in the corrosion of steel-reinforced concrete structures. Therefore, efforts to combat concrete deterioration and reinforcement corrosion will lead to a more sustainable built environment.
The aim of this Special Issue is to highlight advances in sustainable materials that are applicable to structural engineering applications. We are particularly interested in enhancements that extend the life of structures and sustainability, either through material advances within the concrete system or reinforcement approach/technology.
The suggested research areas include highly sustainable innovative concrete materials that enhance the long-term durability/service life of materials, improve their resiliency, reduce their maintenance, and/or lead to a reduction in their environmental impact. We also welcome articles related to the use of new or innovative repair and rehabilitation strategies for structural engineering applications.
We invite original research articles and critical reviews whose scope includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:
- Innovations in advanced sustainable concrete materials focused on structural engineering applications.
- Non-metallic reinforcing innovations for new construction and/or repair and strengthening applications.
- Innovations in new resilient coating systems to combat steel-reinforcing corrosion or innovative anti-corrosion approaches.
Prof. Dr. John J. Myers
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- innovative materials
- structural engineering
- reinforced concrete
- anti-corrosion systems
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