Concrete Materials and Technologies for Sustainable and Resilient Construction
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 September 2022) | Viewed by 635
Special Issue Editors
2. Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
3. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
Interests: sustainable modular and prefabricated composite construction; high-performance lightweight construction; green concrete; waste management and recycling; optimization; sustainable materials and durability
Interests: circular economy; waste management/minimisation; sustainable construction; SDGs; construction project management; construction education and disaster management
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on the efficient utilization of local available (waste) materials and innovative construction technologies to improve the sustainability and resilience of the construction industry. The utilization of local available materials reduces river dredging and dependence on imported materials. Likewise, utilization of waste materials as supplementary cementitious materials and alternative aggregates to replace conventional concrete materials reduces landfill waste disposal, promotes resource conservation, and facilitates the attainment of carbon neutrality. In addition, the development of innovative construction technologies improves the efficiency and productivity of construction, improves the health and safety of construction workers, and reduces the cost and time overrun. Case studies showcasing applications of theses materials/methods in real-life construction projects are also welcome. In addition, practicable approaches to improving construction safety and the health of workers are also welcome. The purpose of this Special Issue is to awaken professionals/stakeholders, including researchers in the concrete/construction industry, to sustainability issues and redirect the construction industry on the path of sustainability to achieve Sustainable Development Goals and remain relevant in the twenty-first century.
This Special Issue supplements the existing literature by showcasing the applicability and benefits of sustainable construction materials as well as innovative construction technologies to meet urgent infrastructural needs such as affordable public housing and to achieve carbon neutrality through resource engineering. In addition, this Special Issue draws attention to improving construction safety and supply chain resilience amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Case studies and articles submitted will showcase and encourage best practices to improve acceptability of these methods in the construction industry.
Articles in the areas below are welcome but this Special Issue is not limited to them:
- High performance concrete using local materials and waste materials;
- Case studies showcasing applications of novel construction technologies in real-world projects;
- Case studies showcasing applications of local and waste materials in real-world projects;
- Sustainable precast construction;
- Sustainable modular construction;
- Life cycle assessment;
- Artificial intelligence (AI) applications to improve construction safety and performance;
- Microstructure and molecular chemistry of concrete materials;
- Optimization applications to concrete, supply chain, and construction technologies;
- Waste management, circular economy, and Sustainable Development Goals;
- Construction project management
Dr. Adebayo O. Sojobi
Dr. Olabode E. Ogunmakinde
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable and resilient construction
- high performance concrete materials
- innovative construction technologies
- construction safety and health
- supply chain resilience
- resource engineering
- carbon neutrality
- modular and precast construction
- optimization
- artificial intelligence
