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Sustainable and Durable Construction Materials

Submission Deadline: 01 January 2026 View: 772 Submit to Special Issue

Guest Editors

Dr. Blessen Skariah Thomas

Email: blessen@nitc.ac.in

Affiliation: Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology Calicut, Calicut 673 601, Kerala, India

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Research Interests: Concrete Technology, Construction Materials


Dr. Bijily Balakrishnan

Email: bijily@iittp.ac.in

Affiliation: Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati, Tirupati 517619, India

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Research Interests: Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering


Dr. Thanongsak Imjai

Email: thanongsak.im@wu.ac.th

Affiliation: School of Engineering and Technology, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80160, Thailand

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Research Interests: Concrete Materials, Structural Engineering


Summary

The special issue will be a collection of few selected high quality original full-length research articles (extended version) from the conference along with original articles focused on the amalgamation of Sustainable Construction Materials and Structures .


Relevant Topic:

· Advances in Concrete & Construction Technology

· Recycled & Secondary Materials

· Geopolymer Concrete

· Fibre Reinforced Concrete & Self Compacting Concrete

· Structural Materials

· Processing of Materials

· Use of Slag & Quarry Waste in Concrete

· Sustainable Materials & Technologies in Concrete

· Value Added-Use of Materials

· Corrosion Science & Durability Issues

· Self-Healing Concrete

· Polymer Concrete & Bacterial Materials

· Non-Ferrous Reinforcements

· Smart Sensors

· Fly Ash Concrete

· Pre & Post Tensioning of Concrete

· Lean Construction

· Advances in Nano Materials and Technology

· Composite Materials

· Advances in Engineered Materials

· High performance and ultra-high-performance concretes.

· Reinforced Concrete Structures.

· Prestressed Concrete Structures

· Modern Structural Systems

· Bridge Materials

· Computational Mechanics / Numerical Modelling and Simulation

· Earthquake /Structural Dynamics/ Seismic Control

· Blast and Impact

· Structural Fire Materials

· Special Structures

· Structural Health Monitoring

· AI and Machine Learning in Structural Applications

· Soil-Structure Interaction/ Machine Foundation

· Masonry Structure

· Composites and Construction

· Pre-Cast Construction

· New Technologies in Structural Design and Construction, Underground Structures


Keywords

Advances in Concrete & Construction Technology; Recycled & Secondary Materials; Geopolymer Concrete; Fibre Reinforced Concrete & Self Compacting Concrete; Structural Materials; Processing of Materials

Published Papers


  • Open Access

    REVIEW

    Recent Efforts on the Compressive and Tensile Strength Behavior of Thermoplastic-Based Recycled Aggregate Concrete toward Sustainability in Construction Materials

    Mahmoud Alhashash, Abdullah Alariyan, Ameen Mokhles Youns, Favzi Ghreivati, Ahed Habib, Maan Habib
    Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2025.070194
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Sustainable and Durable Construction Materials)
    Abstract Concrete production often relies on natural aggregates, which can lead to resource depletion and environmental harm. In addition, improper disposal of thermoplastic waste exacerbates ecological problems. Although significant attention has recently been given to recycling various waste materials into concrete, studies specifically addressing thermoplastic recycled aggregates are still trending. This underscores the need to comprehensively review existing literature, identify research trends, and recognize gaps in understanding the mechanical performance of thermoplastic-based recycled aggregate concrete. Accordingly, this review summarizes recent investigations focused on the mechanical properties of thermoplastic-based recycled aggregate concrete, emphasizing aspects such as compressive… More >

  • Open Access

    ARTICLE

    Experimental Study on Abrasion Resistance of Self-Compacting Concrete

    Weixi Zhu, Yongdong Meng, Jindong Xie, Zhenglong Cai, Yu Lyu, Xiaowei Xu
    Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.19, No.6, pp. 1733-1744, 2025, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2025.070098
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Sustainable and Durable Construction Materials)
    Abstract To mitigate the severe abrasion damage caused by high-velocity water flow in hydraulic engineering applications in Xizang, China, this study systematically optimized key mix design parameters, including aggregate gradation, sand ratio, fly ash content, and superplasticizer dosage. Based on the optimized mix, the combined effects of an abrasion-resistance enhancement admixture (AEA) and silica fume (SF) on the abrasion resistance of self-compacting concrete (SCC) were examined. The results demonstrated that the appropriate incorporation of AEA and SF significantly improved the abrasion resistance of SCC without compromising its workability. The proposed mix design not only achieves superior… More >

  • Open Access

    ARTICLE

    Experimental Study on Properties of Nano-Silicon Modified Microencapsulated Phase Change Materials Mortar

    Jian Xia, Xianzhong Hu, Yan Li, Wei Zhang
    Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.19, No.6, pp. 1489-1506, 2025, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2025.065997
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Sustainable and Durable Construction Materials)
    Abstract Incorporating microencapsulated phase change materials (MPCM) into mortar enhances building thermal energy storage for energy savings but severely degrades compressive strength by replacing sand and creating pores. This study innovatively addresses this critical limitation by introducing nano-silicon (NS) as a modifier to fill pores and promote hydration in MPCM mortar. Twenty-five mixes with varying NS content from 0 to 4 weight percent and different MPCM contents were comprehensively tested for flowability, compressive strength, thermal conductivity, thermal energy storage via Differential Scanning Calorimetry, and microstructure via Scanning Electron Microscopy. Key quantitative results showed MPCM reduced mortar… More >

  • Open Access

    ARTICLE

    Calibration and Reliability Analysis of Eccentric Compressive Concrete Column with High Strength Rebars

    Baojun Qin, Hong Jiang, Wei Zhang, Xiang Liu
    Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.19, No.5, pp. 1203-1220, 2025, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2025.063813
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Sustainable and Durable Construction Materials)
    Abstract The utilization of high-strength steel bars (HSSB) within concrete structures demonstrates significant advantages in material conservation and mechanical performance enhancement. Nevertheless, existing design codes exhibit limitations in addressing the distinct statistical characteristics of HSSB, particularly regarding strength design parameters. For instance, GB50010-2010 fails to specify design strength values for reinforcement exceeding 600 MPa, creating technical barriers for advancing HSSB implementation. This study systematically investigates the reliability of eccentric compression concrete columns reinforced with 600 MPa-grade HSSB through high-order moment method analysis. Material partial factors were calibrated against target reliability indices prescribed by GB50068-2018, incorporating critical More >

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