Sustainable Construction Materials, Processes, and Automation Technologies

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Dear Colleagues,

Sustainable construction materials and processes focus on reducing the environmental impact of building activities while promoting resource efficiency and long-term viability. This approach involves selecting materials that are renewable, recyclable, or have low embodied energy, such as bamboo, recycled steel and concrete, or fly ash concrete. Sustainable construction also emphasizes processes that minimize waste, energy consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions during production, transportation, and installation. In addition, automation in construction, including 3D printing, aims to increase efficiency, productivity, and accuracy in construction projects, while also reducing the risk of human error and improving safety. This Topic focuses on the integration of these principles in the construction industry to create buildings and structures that are not only environmentally responsible but also economically and socially beneficial over their lifespan.

Dr. Ayman El-Zohairy
Prof. Dr. Ahmed A. Ibrahim
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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
Architecture architecture	1.4	2.2	2021	34.2 Days	CHF 1200	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
Infrastructures infrastructures	2.9	6.0	2016	15.7 Days	CHF 1800	Submit
Materials materials	3.2	6.4	2008	15.2 Days	CHF 2600	Submit
Modelling modelling	1.5	2.2	2020	19.5 Days	CHF 1200	Submit

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Effect of Waste Mask Fabric Scraps on Strength and Moisture Susceptibility of Asphalt Mixture with Nano-Carbon-Modified Filler

by Mina Al-Sadat Mirjalili and Mohammad Mehdi Khabiri

Infrastructures 2025, 10(9), 233; https://doi.org/10.3390/infrastructures10090233 - 3 Sep 2025

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This research investigates the influence of waste mask fabric scraps (WMFSs) and nano-carbon-modified filler (NCMF) on the mechanical characteristics and durability of hot mix asphalt, aiming to improve pavement performance concerning tensile stress, fatigue, and moisture damage using recycled materials. Asphalt mixtures were [...] Read more.

This research investigates the influence of waste mask fabric scraps (WMFSs) and nano-carbon-modified filler (NCMF) on the mechanical characteristics and durability of hot mix asphalt, aiming to improve pavement performance concerning tensile stress, fatigue, and moisture damage using recycled materials. Asphalt mixtures were created with aggregate and WMFS/NCMF at 0.3% and 0.5% weight percentages (relative to aggregate), with fiber lengths of 8, 12, and 18 mm, utilizing a ‘wet mixing’ method where fibers were incrementally added to aggregates during mixing. The samples underwent indirect tensile strength, moisture susceptibility, and Marshall stability testing. The results demonstrated that incorporating WMFSs and NCMF initially enhanced tensile strength, moisture susceptibility resistance, and Marshall stability, reaching an optimal point; beyond this, further fiber addition diminished these properties. Data analysis identified the sample containing 0.3% fibers at a 12 mm length as the superior performer, showcasing the highest ITS and Marshall stability values. Statistical t-tests revealed significant differences between fiber-containing samples and control groups, verifying the beneficial impact of WMFSs and NCMF. Design-Expert software (Design-Expert 12.0.3) was used to develop functional models predicting asphalt properties based on fiber percentage and length. The optimal combination—12 mm fiber length and 0.3% WMFS/NCMF—demonstrated a 33% increase in tensile strength, a 17% improvement in moisture resistance, and a 70% reduction in fatigue deformation. Safety protocols, including thermal decontamination of WMFSs, were implemented to mitigate potential health risks. Full article

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