Polymers in Civil Engineering
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2025 | Viewed by 51
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Interests: Civil Engineering Materials, Green bridges in cold regions, Solid waste recycling and reuse
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Interests: composites and nano-composites materials; experimental investigation of composites materials (FRP); computational mechanics; multiscale numerical modelling and simulation of materials and structures; computational design and engineering of innovative sustainable materials and infrastructures; structural rehabilitation of masonry and concrete structures with FRP; full FRP composite structures; connections in composites structures; durability of high performance fiber reinforced concrete (HPFRC)
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Polymers are pivotal in modern civil engineering, serving as versatile materials with diverse applications. Both natural and synthetic polymers are integral to various construction processes and innovations, influencing the design, durability, and performance of infrastructures. The exploration of polymers in this context spans multiple scientific and engineering disciplines. It is vital to integrate technological advancements with insights from chemical, physical, environmental, and civil engineering sciences to fully harness the potential of polymeric materials in civil engineering.
Therefore, having an in-depth understanding of polymers' physical, chemical, and environmental properties is crucial for their innovative development and implementation. This Special Issue invites original research articles and comprehensive reviews that study various facets of polymers in civil engineering. Potential topics include, but are not restricted to, the following:
- Advancements in polymeric materials for structural applications;
- Durability and lifecycle assessment of polymeric materials in civil engineering;
- Synthesis and modification of polymers for enhanced performance;
- Modeling and simulation of polymeric behavior in civil structures;
- Characterization techniques for polymeric materials in construction;
- Processing and fabrication methods for polymeric civil engineering materials;
- Smart and functional polymeric materials for intelligent infrastructures;
- Environmental impact and sustainability of polymeric materials in civil engineering;
- Mechanical and physical characterization of polymers and polymer-based composites.
Dr. Yongcheng Ji
Prof. Dr. Luciano Feo
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- theory and simulation
- synthesis
- physics and analysis
- polymer-based composites
- intelligent infrastructures
- durability and lifecycle assessment
- mechanical performance
- FRP-strengthened structures and modelling
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