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Advanced Research on Cementitious Composites for Construction

A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2025 | Viewed by 2206

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Jun Tian

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School of Civil and Transportation Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
Interests: ultra-high toughness cement-based composite materials; strengthening and durability improvement of bridge structure under coastal erosion environments
Dr. Yinfei Du

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School of Civil Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410075, China
Interests: foam concrete; cement treated aggregate base layer; functional cement composites in pavement
Dr. Yuzhou Zheng

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School of Civil Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211800, China
Interests: blast resistance mechanisms and damage assessment methods for RC structures under explosive impact loads, theories on reinforcing and emergency repair of RC structures using composite materials, as well as the anti-blast performance of new high-performance materials and structures
Dr. Hui Huang

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School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, China
Interests: FRP bars; gfrp pipe; connection system; Interface; tensile capacity; failure mode
Dr. Hao Fu

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School of Civil and Transportation Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
Interests: composite structures; novel material and structure application

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Cementitious composite materials have attracted significant attention in the construction industry due to their excellent mechanical properties and durability. This Special Issue launched by Buildings aims to publish cutting-edge research in the field of cementitious composite materials, fostering international academic exchange and contributing to the research and applications in this area. This Special Issue will focus on, but is not limited to, the following topics:

  • Fiber-reinforced cementitious composite materials;
  • Mechanical properties of cementitious composite materials;
  • Durability of cementitious composite materials;
  • Performance of cementitious composite materials under extreme conditions;
  • Cementitious composite materials in structural applications;
  • Sustainable development of cementitious composite materials.

Dr. Jun Tian
Dr. Yinfei Du
Dr. Yuzhou Zheng
Dr. Hui Huang
Dr. Hao Fu
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Buildings is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • cementitious composites
  • fiber reinforced
  • mechanical properties
  • durability
  • extreme conditions
  • structural behavior
  • sustainable development

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Stability Analysis of Construction Factors for Partially Cable-Stayed Bridges with Multiple Towers and High Piers
by Hao Zhang, Lingbo Wang, Lin Kang, Yixiang Liu, Chenglong Zhu and Rongjie Xi
Buildings 2024, 14(11), 3416; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14113416 - 27 Oct 2024
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Partially cable-stayed bridges have the characteristics of continuous rigid-frame bridges and cable-stayed bridges, making them a novel composite bridge system. This study focuses on the construction project of a multi-tower high-pier curved partially cable-stayed bridge to investigate the bridge’s stability during construction. The [...] Read more.
Partially cable-stayed bridges have the characteristics of continuous rigid-frame bridges and cable-stayed bridges, making them a novel composite bridge system. This study focuses on the construction project of a multi-tower high-pier curved partially cable-stayed bridge to investigate the bridge’s stability during construction. The Midas/Civil software was used to establish a model for key construction stages of the bridge, considering structural linear elasticity and geometric nonlinearity. The study examines the impact of static wind loads, asymmetric construction of the main girder, closure sequence, and the load and detachment of the hanging basket on the bridge’s stability during construction. The results indicate that static wind loads have a significant impact on structural geometric nonlinearity, with a maximum reduction of 4.99%. Asymmetric construction at both ends of the main girder can cause structural instability and should be avoided. The geometric nonlinearity stability coefficient for the hanging basket load decreased by 10.83% during the maximum no-cable stage and by 7.84% during the cable stage, significantly affecting the stability during construction. A bridge closure sequence of side-span, secondary midspan, and midspan provides the most stable condition during the construction phase. The results of this study can inform the construction of similar partially cable-stayed bridges. Full article
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Development of Optical Fiber Light-Transmitting Concrete (LTC)—A Review
by Jian Bai, Weiguo Zhang, Jun Tian, Xiaowei Wu and Mingfang Zheng
Buildings 2025, 15(1), 104; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15010104 - 31 Dec 2024
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In recent years, the use of new and unique building materials to achieve green building goals has attracted a lot of attention. Optical fiber light-transmitting concrete (LTC) makes it possible for light to pass through concrete. Its ornamental value and excellent light transmission [...] Read more.
In recent years, the use of new and unique building materials to achieve green building goals has attracted a lot of attention. Optical fiber light-transmitting concrete (LTC) makes it possible for light to pass through concrete. Its ornamental value and excellent light transmission have received much attention from scholars. However, the application of optical fiber LTC in the construction industry has not yet been promoted due to the tedious preparation process and insufficient research on its mechanical properties and durability. This paper reviews the research results of optical fiber LTC in terms of product preparation, light transmission, mechanical properties, durability, and microstructures. The light transmission of optical fiber LTCs is positively correlated with fiber content and negatively correlated with fiber diameter and fiber spacing. However, how the combination of these factors affects LTC transmittance remains to be investigated. In addition to fiber parameters, cement matrix properties and other environmental factors (light intensity, incidence angle, and aging) should also be considered to explore the suitability of LTC. The fiber–matrix interface bond strength needs further investigation and efforts should be made to improve it. This paper also summarizes the future challenges and research directions of optical fiber LTC, which is expected to provide guidance for the application of optical fiber LTC. It is anticipated that fiber-optic LTC will be promoted as a new building material. Full article
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