Degradation, Repair and Rehabilitation of Reinforced Concrete Structures

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Dear Colleagues,

Reinforced concrete (RC) structures play a vital role in modern infrastructure, yet they are prone to degradation due to environmental exposure, mechanical stress, and chemical interactions. Common deterioration mechanisms include chloride-induced reinforcement corrosion, carbonation, sulfate attack, alkali–silica reaction (ASR), and freeze–thaw cycles. These factors contribute to the cracking, spalling, reinforcement loss, and overall reduction in structural integrity, posing significant challenges for maintenance and safety. We invite researchers and industry experts to submit their latest findings on the degradation, assessment, repair, and rehabilitation of RC structures. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, deterioration mechanisms, non-destructive testing (NDT), digital monitoring, predictive modeling, innovative repair materials, and sustainability-focused rehabilitation strategies. By advancing our understanding of degradation processes and exploring novel solutions, we can enhance the durability and resilience of RC structures. We look forward to your contributions to this important field.

Dr. Hugo Rodrigues
Dr. Ana Luísa Velosa
Dr. Daniel V. Ribeiro
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Journal Name	Impact Factor	CiteScore	Launched Year	First Decision (median)	APC
Applied Sciences applsci	2.5	5.5	2011	19.8 Days	CHF 2400	Submit
Buildings buildings	3.1	4.4	2011	14.9 Days	CHF 2600	Submit
CivilEng civileng	2.0	4.0	2020	27 Days	CHF 1400	Submit
Construction Materials constrmater	-	3.1	2021	18.6 Days	CHF 1200	Submit
Materials materials	3.2	6.4	2008	15.2 Days	CHF 2600	Submit

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Seismic Vulnerability of Single-Story Precast Industrial Buildings in Romania

by Viorel Popa, Eugen Lozincă, Dietlinde Köber and Mihai Pavel

Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(24), 13274; https://doi.org/10.3390/app152413274 - 18 Dec 2025

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The paper investigates the seismic vulnerability of single-story precast industrial buildings constructed in Romania during the 1970s, with particular reference to the damage observed following the 1977 Romanian earthquake. More than 800 structures were analytically assessed using a displacement-based evaluation procedure grounded in [...] Read more.

The paper investigates the seismic vulnerability of single-story precast industrial buildings constructed in Romania during the 1970s, with particular reference to the damage observed following the 1977 Romanian earthquake. More than 800 structures were analytically assessed using a displacement-based evaluation procedure grounded in their original design specifications. Several displacement capacity models for flexure-controlled concrete columns were applied, and their suitability for the analyzed buildings is critically discussed. The study also includes a detailed case study that illustrates the practical application of the assessment methodology and highlights specific structural behaviors under seismic loading. The results demonstrate that the displacement-based assessment provides realistic predictions of seismic performance, consistent with observations from similar buildings constructed after the 1977 Vrancea earthquake. The conclusions indicate that the analyzed buildings generally exhibit favorable seismic behavior, with flexural hinging preceding shear failure and displacement-based methods offering more realistic and less conservative assessments than traditional force-based approaches. The scientific contribution of this work lies in using a comprehensive framework for evaluating the seismic response of existing precast industrial structures, offering insights into the effectiveness of different column capacity models, and establishing a foundation for future research on retrofitting strategies and the interaction of structural and non-structural components under seismic actions. Full article

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