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Green and Low-Carbon Concrete Technology and Construction

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Civil Engineering".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 3 July 2026 | Viewed by 1513

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Dr. Peng Liu

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School of Civil Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410075, China
Interests: green and low-carbon; civil engineering; concrete structure; construction technology; prefabricated building
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Green and low-carbon concrete technology and construction are the main development trends in this field, and they will determine the future usage, maintenance and service lives of buildings. In this Special Issue, current research into materials, building types, operating strategies and cost requirements relevant to green low-carbon durable maintenance-free concrete technology and construction will be the primary focus of attention. However, the niche features of this research field have led to considerable scattering of literary sources and a lack of information exchange between researchers in the relevant subfields. Moreover, the latest research achievements have not been summarized and innovated. This Special Issue aims to overcome these problems, as it provides an opportunity to create a collection of studies of green low-carbon durable maintenance-free concrete technology and construction. We invite authors to submit written contributions to this Special Issue, which can include, but are not limited to, the following subjects:

  • green low-carbon cement and building materials;
  • low-carbon design and preparation of buildings;
  • cementitious capillary crystalline waterproofing materials;
  • concrete structures;
  • carbon peaking and carbon neutrality;
  • durability of concrete structures;
  • architecture and the environment.

Dr. Peng Liu
Guest Editor

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Applied Sciences is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

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Keywords

  • green and low-carbon
  • durability
  • zero maintenance costs
  • concrete structure
  • construction technology

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Reliability Prediction for New Prefabricated Track Structures Based on the Fuzzy Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis Method
by Chao Huang, Jun Wu, Zhi Shan, Qing’e Wang and Zhiwu Yu
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(12), 5338; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14125338 - 20 Jun 2024
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This paper aims to address the problems of safety and durability in China’s ballastless track structures, particularly the lack of accurate analysis and methods for predicting the reliability of the new type of prefabricated track structure during the design phase. We propose a [...] Read more.
This paper aims to address the problems of safety and durability in China’s ballastless track structures, particularly the lack of accurate analysis and methods for predicting the reliability of the new type of prefabricated track structure during the design phase. We propose a reliability prediction method for a new prefabricated track structure, the modular assembled track structure with built-in position retention. By adopting the fuzzy Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (fuzzy FMECA) method, a comprehensive assessment of fault severity, fault occurrence probability, and fault detection difficulty is conducted on the CRTS II slab track structure and the modular assembled track structure with built-in position retention. Consequently, a fault mode hazard assessment model for the new prefabricated track structure is constructed. Based on the assessment model and using a similar product method, a reliability prediction model for the new prefabricated track structure is established, and reliability prediction for the track structure is conducted. The research results indicate that the modular assembled track structure with built-in position retention has lower hazard levels and higher reliability compared to the CRTS II slab track structure. This study provides a scientific basis for the design optimization of new prefabricated track structures, helping to improve their safety and reliability, reduce operating and maintenance costs, and thereby promote the green and low-carbon development of the railway. Full article
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Structural Design and Performance Optimization of Green Concrete Based on Recycled Pumice and Modified Rubber Powder
by Xinyi Chen, Xiaoming Li and Xiaosheng Song
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(8), 3372; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14083372 - 17 Apr 2024
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With the increasing severity of global climate change and environmental degradation, countries have put forward strategies to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable development. The construction industry is a major source of carbon emissions, and as such, the development of green concrete is [...] Read more.
With the increasing severity of global climate change and environmental degradation, countries have put forward strategies to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable development. The construction industry is a major source of carbon emissions, and as such, the development of green concrete is now critically important to the industry’s growth. Traditional concrete production methods use a lot of resources and produce a lot of carbon emissions. The study examines the use of recycled pumice and sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate to modify waste rubber powder, which is then externally mixed into recycled coarse aggregate concrete. The study analyzes the impact of these modifiers on the rubber powder particles, as well as the effects of particle size and mixing amount on the resulting concrete. The investigation proved that the rubber recycled coarse aggregate concrete’s performance was enhanced by the modifier. This improvement addressed the issue of low compressive strength in rubber concrete to some extent and also had a positive impact on its resistance to freeze-thaw cycles. The experiment concluded that the best results were achieved by selecting rubber powder particles of Sipan 40 with a mesh size of 80 mesh and an external admixture of 6%. This type of green concrete can solve the problem of construction waste disposal while also enhancing the performance and durability of the concrete. It has a promising future application prospect. Full article
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