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Modelling Material Performance in Sustainable Construction

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Engineering and Science".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2023) | Viewed by 3605

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Zhiming Ma

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College of Civil Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225127, China
Interests: sustainable construction; sustainability; construction waste recycling; recycled concrete; eco-frinendly binder
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Dr. Changqing Wang

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School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
Interests: sustainable concrete; recycling technology; recycled materials; recycled concrete
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Traditional construction engineering consumes huge amounts of natural resources and discharges massive levels of carbon emissions, resulting in social issues and environmental problems. The development of sustainable construction and eco-friendly building materials will meet the requirement of low-carbon construction engineering. Many investigations regarding the performance of sustainable construction materials and structures have been conducted by scholars worldwide, and some important findings and conclusions have been presented. However, there is a lack of information regarding the modelling performance in sustainable construction, which contributes to better understanding of the micro–macro properties of sustainable construction materials and structures. Therefore, this Special Issue aims to collect original research related to the topic of modelling material performance in sustainable construction, and the findings will contribute to the wide use of sustainable construction materials and structures in future.

We invite scholars worldwide to submit to this Special Issue entitled “Modelling Material Performance in Sustainable Construction” in Sustainability. Topics of interest include (but are not limited to):

(1) Sustainable construction;

(2) Advanced modelling technology for sustainable construction;

(3) Modelling performance for sustainable concrete materials and structures;

(4) Performance simulation for low-carbon construction materials and structures;

(5) Carbon emission assessment;

(6) Recycled concrete materials and structures;

(7)  Three-dimensional printing technology for sustainable construction.

Dr. Zhiming Ma
Dr. Changqing Wang
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

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. Sustainability is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • sustainable construction
  • modelling material performance
  • eco-friendly building materials
  • sustainability
  • recycled concrete
  • performance simulation

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Optimization of Rebar Usage and Sustainability Based on Special-Length Priority: A Case Study of Mechanical Couplers in Diaphragm Walls
by Daniel Darma Widjaja, Lwun Poe Khant, Sunkuk Kim and Kil Yong Kim
Sustainability 2024, 16(3), 1213; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16031213 - 31 Jan 2024
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The construction industry generates significant CO2 emissions and reinforcing bars (rebar), which are a major contributor to this environmental impact. Extensive research has been conducted to address this particular issue. Recent research advances have introduced algorithms to reduce rebar waste and consumption, [...] Read more.
The construction industry generates significant CO2 emissions and reinforcing bars (rebar), which are a major contributor to this environmental impact. Extensive research has been conducted to address this particular issue. Recent research advances have introduced algorithms to reduce rebar waste and consumption, demonstrating the feasibility of achieving near-zero rebar cutting waste (N0RCW) through the consideration of special-length rebars. However, conventional lap splices, the most common rebar joint method, continue to consistently consume excessive quantities of rebar, despite extending beyond their mandated zones. Conversely, couplers can eliminate rebar lengths required for lapping splices, reducing the usage of rebar. Applying special-length rebars and couplers in heavily loaded structures like diaphragm walls can also significantly reduce rebar usage and cutting waste, consequently reducing CO2 emissions and the environmental and economic impacts. This research aims to optimize rebar consumption and sustainability in diaphragm wall structures by integrating mechanical couplers with a special-length rebar approach. A case study confirmed a substantial reduction in purchased rebar usage (17.95% and 5.38%), carbon emissions (15.24% and 2.25%), water footprint (17.95% and 5.38%), and environmental impact (95.18% and 30.27%) compared to the original design and recent diaphragm wall study, respectively. The broad implementation of the proposed method across various buildings and infrastructure projects could further multiply these benefits, enabling the achievement of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations to foster sustainable construction. Full article
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Properties of Sustainable Earth Construction Materials: A State-of-the-Art Review
by Youchao Zhang, Shuangli Jiang, Dengzhou Quan, Kun Fang, Bo Wang and Zhiming Ma
Sustainability 2024, 16(2), 670; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16020670 - 12 Jan 2024
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As a significant symbol of human civilization advancement, earth construction not only inherits traditional architectural culture but also enjoys worldwide popularity and widespread usage throughout China due to its economic and environmentally friendly nature, as well as its moisture absorption and heat storage [...] Read more.
As a significant symbol of human civilization advancement, earth construction not only inherits traditional architectural culture but also enjoys worldwide popularity and widespread usage throughout China due to its economic and environmentally friendly nature, as well as its moisture absorption and heat storage advantages. Consequently, earth construction has garnered considerable attention from international scholars. This paper compiles relevant data to review the developmental trajectory of earth construction, while conducting an in-depth analysis of the performance characteristics of earthen materials. Furthermore, it provides a comprehensive overview of the impact of three modification methods on the mechanical and durability properties of earthen materials, along with a discussion on the research concerning the thermal and moisture performance of these materials. Simultaneously, discussions were held on the relevant research findings and potential directions for the development of earthen materials. Finally, conclusions were drawn, suggesting a comprehensive utilization of their thermal and moisture performance, emphasizing the enhancement of their mechanical and durability performance. Additionally, attention was urged towards the economic and ecological aspects during the construction and maintenance phases of earth construction. These recommendations aim to facilitate the sustainable development and widespread application of earthen materials in the future. Full article
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