Mechanical Properties of Concrete: Advances, Applications and Challenges
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Civil Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2025 | Viewed by 66
Special Issue Editor
Interests: infrastructure durability of cementitious materials; nanomaterials application in concrete; cement-alternate low-carbon materials
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Dear Colleagues,
The mechanical properties of concrete are critical in determining its performance in construction and infrastructure projects. Advances in this field have significantly improved the durability, strength, and versatility of concrete. For instance, innovations such as high-performance concrete (HPC), ultrahigh-performance concrete (UHPC), and fiber-reinforced concrete have expanded its applications, enabling the construction of more robust structures, from skyscrapers to bridges and tunnels.
However, these advancements come with challenges. The need for enhanced mechanical properties is often accompanied by specialized material requirements, complex mixed designs, and precise construction practices, which can increase costs and demand higher expertise levels. Additionally, sustainability concerns are driving the search for alternative binders and supplementary materials to reduce the environmental impact of concrete production without compromising its mechanical properties.
This Special Issue provides a platform for researchers to share their solutions to these challenges, focusing on optimizing material composition, improving predictive models, and developing innovative testing methods to ensure long-term performance. The balance between achieving superior mechanical properties and maintaining economic and environmental viability remains a central focus in the evolution of concrete technology.
Dr. Linfei Li
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- mixed-design optimization
- durability
- sustainability
- innovative testing methods
- material characterization
- field testing and applications
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