Research on the Crack Control of Concrete
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 January 2025 | Viewed by 7581
Special Issue Editors
Interests: green construction; intelligent construction
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: concrete modification; concrete composites; fly ash concrete; recycled coarse aggregate concrete; life cycle assessment; sustainability; flexural strength; tensile splitting strength
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Concrete is one of the most commonly used materials in building construction; however, cracking is a significant challenge constraining its performance and longevity. This Special Issue focuses on the latest research developments in the concrete cracking control field, providing a platform for engineers, researchers and experts in related fields to gain insight into and discuss the subject. This Special Issue aims to cover a representative range of research and review papers on various aspects of concrete cracking, including cracking mechanisms, prevention measures, material modification, design guidelines and structural performance. These papers present readers with new theories, design methods, construction techniques and innovative materials to reduce the risk of cracking and enhance the performance and durability of concrete structures. Our academic committee has rigorously reviewed these papers to ensure their quality and innovation. Through these papers, we hope to provide an in-depth understanding of concrete cracking problems to our readers and to advance research and practice in this relevant field.
Dr. Lepeng Huang
Dr. Zuowei Liu
Guest Editors
Lin Chen
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- concrete cracking
- crack control
- cracking mechanisms
- prevention strategies
- material modification
- design guidelines
- structural performance
- durability
- innovative solutions
- research advancements
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