Guest Editors
Dr. Zhiyou Jia
Email: j692934094@gmai.com
Affiliation: Department of Civil Engineering, Centre for Territory, Environment and Construction (CTAC), University of Minho, Guimarães, Portugal
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Research Interests: sustainable construction materials, smart concrete, durability of concrete, recycled solid waste, building thermal comfort and PCM technology
Dr. Cangda Zheng
Email: zhengcd95@163.com
Affiliation: University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, China
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Research Interests: blast-induced damage assessment, structural durability and integrity, structural health monitoring, damage mechanics of rock and underground structures, dynamic fracture and crack propagation, vibration monitoring and control, experimental and numerical modeling
Dr. Nannan Li
Email: jiangdalinannan@gmail.com
Affiliation: Department of Civil Engineering, Centre for Territory, Environment and Construction (CTAC), University of Minho, Guimarães, Portugal
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Research Interests: composite materials, mortars, textil fibers, durability of materials, physical and mechanical properties
Summary
The durability of cement-based material composites is a critical factor influencing the long-term performance, safety, and sustainability of civil infrastructure. With the increasing demand for resilient and environmentally responsible construction materials, significant research efforts have been devoted to improving the durability of cement-based systems through advanced materials, innovative mix designs, and novel treatment techniques. This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive platform for researchers and practitioners to present the latest developments in the durability of cement-based composites.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, durability performance under aggressive environments (e.g., chloride ingress, sulfate attack, carbonation, freeze–thaw cycles, and high temperatures), the role of supplementary cementitious materials, recycled aggregates, fibers, and phase change materials, as well as novel composite design strategies that enhance long-term stability. Studies addressing the relationship between microstructure evolution and durability performance, advanced characterization methods, and durability prediction models are also encouraged.
This Special Issue seeks to gather high-quality original research and review articles that advance the understanding of durability mechanisms and contribute to the development of more durable and sustainable cement-based composites for modern infrastructure.
Keywords
cement-based composites, durability performance, aggressive environments, microstructure evolution, sustainable construction materials
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