Guest Editors
Dr. Mohammad Al-Zu'bi
Email: 1939105@alumni.brunel.ac.uk
Affiliation: Department of Civil Engineering, Aqaba University of Technology, P.O. Box 11947, Aqaba, Jordan
; Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Brunel University of London, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH, United Kingdom
Homepage: Mohammad Al-Zu'bi (0000-0002-8788-5440) - ORCID
Research Interests: sustainable retrofitting of concrete structures, advanced materials (FRP and nanomaterials), life-cycle assessment (LCA) of retrofitting systems, long-term durability of concrete elements, structural health monitoring (SHM)
Dr. Musab Rabi
Email: musab.rabi@jpu.edu.jo
Affiliation: Department of Civil Engineering, Jerash University, Jerash, 26150, Jordan
Homepage: Dr Musab Rabi (0000-0003-4446-6956) - ORCID
Research Interests: structural engineering; reinforced concrete; material; steel structures; stainless steel reinforcement; machine learning methods; numerical modelling
Prof. Firas Al Mahmoud
Email: firas.al-mahmoud@univ-lorraine.fr
Affiliation: Department of Civil Engineering, University of Lorraine, Villers Les Nancy F54600, France
Homepage: Firas AL MAHMOUD (0000-0003-3104-9352) - ORCID
Research Interests: strengthening and rehabilitation of RC structures, application of NSM CFRP rods, flexural and shear performance of RC beams, durability of retrofitted structures, effects of environmental exposure on bond strength
Prof. Fatima Alsaleh
Email: s_fatima113@hotmail.com
Affiliation: Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Aleppo, Aleppo 12212, Syria
Homepage: Fatima ALSALEH (0000-0001-5788-1150) - ORCID
Research Interests: construction and advanced materials, sustainable civil engineering applications, sustainability and environmental impact studies, energy management, eco-friendly infrastructure solutions, life-cycle assessment of structures, resilience and long-term performance of infrastructure, structural health monitoring, durability of retrofitted concrete systems
Mr. Mousa Shhabat
Email: shehabatmosa@gmail.com
Affiliation: Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan
Homepage: Mousa Shhabat (0009-0003-6924-1101) - ORCID
Research Interests: application of FRP in concrete structures, evaluation of concrete behavior under damage, finite element method (FEM) modelling, eco-friendly and sustainable materials, high-strength concrete, durability and performance of concrete elements
Summary
The long-term performance and sustainability of concrete structures are central concerns in modern civil engineering. Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) provides a systematic approach to quantify the environmental, economic, and social impacts of concrete infrastructure throughout its service life, while Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) enables real-time evaluation of structural performance and durability. Integrating these approaches allows for data-driven decision-making in the design, maintenance, and retrofitting of concrete systems.
This Special Issue aims to bring together high-quality research focused on the application of LCA and SHM to concrete structures. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, environmental and life-cycle evaluation of retrofitting and strengthening strategies, development of SHM techniques for durability and performance assessment, predictive modelling for maintenance and lifespan optimization, and the use of advanced materials (e.g., FRP, nanomaterial-enhanced adhesives) in enhancing structural performance. Contributions that combine experimental, analytical, and computational approaches to evaluate life-cycle performance and structural health are particularly welcome.
By emphasizing the synergy between LCA and SHM, this Special Issue seeks to provide comprehensive insights into sustainable, resilient, and long-lasting concrete infrastructure. The collected works will guide researchers and practitioners in improving the efficiency, durability, and environmental sustainability of concrete structures.
Keywords
life-cycle assessment (LCA), structural health monitoring (SHM), concrete structures, durability assessment, retrofitting and strengthening, advanced construction materials, fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP), sustainability in infrastructure, predictive maintenance, environmental impact assessment
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