The Advanced Development in Concrete Materials: Properties and Construction Techniques
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Construction and Building Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2025 | Viewed by 2021
Special Issue Editors
Interests: structural engineering; tall buildings; sustainable concrete; 3D concrete printing; strengthening structures; seismic rehabilitation
Interests: 3D concrete printing; green buildings; high performance concrete design & applications in harsh environment; sustainability/green buildings design, safety, composite materials
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Interests: concrete technology in hot weather and durability; concrete segregation; lightweight aggregate concrete; compressive strength; ANOVA; lightweight concrete; resolution; partial factor method; load partial factors; reliability; material consumption; RC frame structures; concrete cement and concrete technology; exploration of fresh and mechanical properties of concrete in hot weather conditions; modeling the behavior of cement-based materials; green cementing materials; recycled aggregate concrete; rheology of concrete; structural behavior of Basalt FRP reinforced beams; 3D printing concrete
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Concrete is the world's second most utilised material on earth following water, with an annual production exceeding 30 billion tonnes. It cannot be replaced as a unique construction material with many advantages. However, traditional concrete practises pose significant challenges regarding durability, sustainability, cost, and construction techniques. Intensive research has been conducted to support concrete development, mitigate its environmental impact, and align with global agendas. For instance, ongoing research explores geopolymer concrete as a potential alternative to reduce reliance on cement, which contributes 7% of total global CO2 emissions. Additionally, concrete has demonstrated its ability to incorporate various waste materials, thereby reducing strain on landfills worldwide. The development of concrete construction techniques has also been under the attention of researchers, especially with today's revolution in digitalisation. For example, 3D Concrete Printing (3DCP) is a current topic of discussion in construction because of its merits in architectural design flexibility, minimising material waste, ensuring workplace safety, and enhancing construction efficiency in terms of time. However, the widespread adoption of these innovations hinges on their cost-effectiveness.
This Special Issue aims to delve into recent innovations within the aforementioned topics.
Researchers are most welcome to contribute their latest innovations in sustainable concrete and advancements in concrete construction techniques. Comprehensive review papers focusing on these areas are also highly recommended for submission.
Dr. Mustafa Batikha
Prof. Dr. Adil Tamimi
Dr. Samer Al Martini
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- concrete
- geopolymer concrete
- waste in concrete
- mechanical properties
- durability
- 3D concrete printing
- carbon footprint analysis
- cost analysis
- statistical data analysis
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