Recent Developments on the Use of Sustainable Retrofitting and Construction Materials

Dear Colleagues,

Scientific research in construction industry is widely devoted to the adoption of innovative and sustainable materials for the rehabilitation of existing structures and the development of new constructions.

In this context, this Special Issue aims to collect the most recent research developments in the field of structural interventions and new constructions that use innovative sustainable materials with a low environmental impact and promote recycling and circular economy approaches.

In the field of the rehabilitation of existing structures, some suggested themes include the investigation of natural vegetable fibers and/or recycled fibers in fiber-reinforced composite matrix (FRCM) and fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) systems for masonry and RC structures. Similarly, in the context of investigations on new materials for construction, research on innovative sustainable concrete is of interest for this Special Issue.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

- The characterization of Natural FRCM systems;

- The characterization of cement-less concrete materials;

- The mechanical performance of structural elements and buildings;

- The durability of innovative materials;

- Experimental testing, numerical and analytical modeling of materials and structures.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Alessia Monaco
Prof. Dr. Marianovella Leone
Guest Editors

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