Sustainable Development of Advanced Composite Materials in Construction
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2025 | Viewed by 1642
Special Issue Editors
Interests: Composite materials, Waste materials, Geopolymer concrete, Structural Health monitoring using DIC and embedded sensors, Concrete technology, and Wastewater treatment (membrane technologies).
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Interests: Strengthening of masonry walls with CFRP composite: experiments and numerical modelling, Use of Industrial by- Products in Cement-Based Materials, Self-Compacting Concrete made with Waste Materials (CRT funnel glass), Durability of concrete and Concrete Repair.
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Composite materials appeal to sustainable development goals by providing durability, energy efficiency, and resource conservation. They decrease the frequency of repairs and replacements, reducing the resources consumed over a building’s lifecycle. Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) has superior insulation properties, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Construction uses advanced composite materials for non-structural elements and load-bearing components. Innovations like 3D printing have improved construction processes, reduced waste, and improved worker safety. This Special Issue explores the use of polymer composites in civil infrastructure, including their profiles. The topics covered in this research field include material analysis, microstructure inspection, durability assessment, and long-term efficacy evaluation. This issue also accepts state-of-the-art reviews of composite materials in construction materials.
Dr. Rajab M. M. Abousnina
Dr. Benchaa Benabed
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- polymer-composite-reinforced concrete and geopolymer concrete
- fiber-reinforced polymer-hybrid materials
- composite materials in 3D printing (additive manufacturing)
- microstructure analysis of composite materials
- composite construction durability and performance
- composite materials for energy efficiency in construction
- state-of-the-art reviews on the sustainability of composite materials
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