Advanced Characteristics and Long-Term Durability of Cementitious Materials and Reinforced Concrete Structures
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2025 | Viewed by 64
Special Issue Editors
Interests: low-carbon concrete; supplementary cementitious systems; multiscale characterisation; building materials and structures
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Interests: use of industry by-products in concrete; self-compacting concrete; properties of concrete at elevated temperatures; durability of concrete; concrete repair
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Concrete is the backbone of modern infrastructure, yet its production is a significant source of carbon emissions. As the world strives towards the net-zero emission goal by 2050, the cement and concrete industry continues to innovate and adopt sustainable practices. This Special Issue is titled “Advanced Characteristics and Long-Term Durability of Cementitious Materials and Reinforced Concrete Structures”.
Recent research has focused on reducing the carbon footprint of concrete by developing new types of low-carbon cement. The use of industry by-products like fly ash, slag, and silica fume in concrete production not only reduces waste, but also lowers the carbon intensity of concrete. These materials are used to partially replace cement, leading to a significant reduction in emissions. Recycling demolished concrete and other solid waste into new concrete mixtures is a sustainable practice that has recently been gaining traction. This approach not only conserves natural resources, but also enhances the sustainability profile of concrete by reducing landfill waste and its potential risks to the surrounding environment.
Innovations in sustainable concrete aim to optimise cementitious systems by minimising traditional cement while maintaining or enhancing its performance and durability; as such, ensuring the durability of concrete structures is crucial for sustainability.
This Special Issue aims to highlight the latest advancements and innovations in developing sustainable concrete, utilising industry by-products, incorporating recycled materials, and enhancing concrete characteristics and durability. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Industry by-products;
- Supplementary cementitious materials;
- Pozzolans;
- Recycled waste and aggregates;
- Circular economy;
- Advanced testing methods;
- Material characteristics;
- Multiscale characterisation;
- Concrete innovation;
- Concrete structures;
- Durability.
Dr. Vanissorn Vimonsatit
Dr. Benchaa Benabed
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable building materials
- cementitious systems
- low-carbon concrete
- strength
- durability
- reinforced concrete
- concrete structures
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