Mechanical Properties and Durability Issues in the Functional Concrete Materials and Structure
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Construction and Building Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 January 2023) | Viewed by 2382
Special Issue Editor
Interests: cement-based materials; photocatalyst applications; carbon-based composites; recycled construction materials; fibre-reinforced concrete; concrete fracture; computational mechanics; structural engineering
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Concrete is the second most used material on Earth after water, and is the main material that makes up civil infrastructure. The role of cements is important because they form of composites that bind aggregates that can withstand heavy loads. In cement production, it is essential to heat and filter out internal impurities. Unfortunately, this leads to an increased CO2 footprint.
Humanity has been forced to choose between the problem of rapid modernization and the inherent problem of environmental burden. However, most countries address development as more of a survival problem. Therefore, it is critical that we study how to manage civil infrastructure and its sustainability. This discussion has led to a worldwide consensus, established as a mega-trend, and has been continuously discussed in various research areas to prepare for future environmental burdens and global warming. These sustainable construction materials are not only durable, but they are also functional and eco-friendly and have the potential to solve the pending environmental issues. For example, there is a need for a plan to continuously secure the functionality of concrete and its safety through the proper maintenance of existing infrastructure. This requires highly durable concrete, in terms of maintenance, that can be quickly evaluated in terms of the function and safety status of the structure. To address this goal, this Special Issue will present research that will help lead to improved functional concrete materials and structures with the aim of sustainable construction.
It is my pleasure to invite you to submit a manuscript to this Special Issue. Full papers, communications, and reviews are all welcome.
Dr. Inkyu Rhee
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- functional materials
- strength
- durability
- sustainability
- environmental applications
- catalytic applications
- carbon-based materials
- recycled waste materials
- biomass-derived materials
- materials characterization
- structural applications
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