Comprehensive Application of Concrete for Sustainability in Construction and Green Building
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Green Building".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 14 July 2026 | Viewed by 89
Special Issue Editors
Interests: concrete; composite material; materials; structural analysis; concrete durability; mechanical behavior of materials; nonlinear analysis; building; civil engineering; finite element analysis
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Interests: concrete; materials; corrosion; multi-scale analysis; shear behavior; prestressed concrete structures; bond mechanism; nonlinear analysis; building; finite element analysis
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Concrete remains the most widely used construction material worldwide, playing a crucial role in modern infrastructure, civil engineering and the development of sustainable and resilient buildings. With the growing emphasis on green building practices and environmental responsibility, researchers and engineers are seeking innovative solutions to improve the durability, mechanical behavior and energy efficiency of concrete structures. The integration of advanced materials, structural analysis methods and sustainable construction approaches is vital to achieving the dual objectives of performance and sustainability.
This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the applications of concrete in construction, with particular attention to its role in advancing green building strategies. In line with the scope of Sustainability, it welcomes interdisciplinary studies that explore experimental, computational and analytical perspectives to enhance concrete performance and support sustainable construction practices. By combining insights from material science, structural engineering and building technology, this Special Issue seeks to highlight new directions for sustainable infrastructure development.
In this Special Issue, original research articles, reviews and case studies are welcome. Potential research areas include, but are not limited to:
- Advanced concrete materials and composite applications
- Structural analysis and finite element modeling of concrete and steel structures
- Concrete durability and long-term performance in green buildings
- Mechanical behavior and nonlinear analysis of construction materials
- Sustainable applications of concrete in civil engineering projects
- Innovations in concrete technology for energy-efficient buildings
- Life-cycle assessment and environmental impacts of concrete use
- Integration of concrete with green building certification frameworks
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Hyunjin Ju
Dr. Sun-Jin Han
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- concrete
- composite materials
- structural analysis
- durability
- mechanical behavior
- finite element analysis
- nonlinear analysis
- civil engineering
- green building
- sustainable construction
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