Construction Materials - Science topic

The Topical Collection (TC) aims at advances happening in the construction and building materials for the development of sustainable composites with particular interest in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The TC also seeks to highlight the development, assessment, and optimization of composite materials to promote susta...

Wood is a heterogeneous and anisotropic material, and its mechanical properties are different from other building materials. It is necessary to know the mechanical properties of wood materials in buildings, such as carriers, floor beams, roof timber, plywood roof covers, laminated beams, stair or wire poles, yacht poles, and furniture frames. Tensi...

Desert areas pose challenges for building construction due to extreme temperatures, low humidity, and water scarcity. These factors contribute to the rapid drying of self-bonding materials, leading to poor stability of materials. This study aims to address these issues through a novel approach involving the collaborative utilization of natural aeol...

Submit to the website: https://www.mdpi.com/topics/6DNX13927X. Given the significant environmental and social impact of the construction industry, it is imperative to develop more sustainable approaches to building and infrastructure development. This topic aims to highlight the latest innovations in materials, construction techniques, and manageme...

Cyanobacteria are the oldest photoautotrophic lineage that release oxygen during photosynthesis, an ability that possibly evolved as far as 3.5 billion years ago and changed the Earth’s environment—both in water and on land. Linked to the mechanism of carbon accumulation by cyanobacteria during photosynthesis are their calcifying properties, a proc...

The construction industry faces several industry-disrupted challenges, such as timber and steel shortages, skill shortages and price increases. Managing the increased plastic waste has become a global priority. To overcome those challenges, this study aims to develop sustainable 3D-printed chopped glass fibre reinforced waste plastic recycled compo...

The amount of timber construction has increased significantly in recent decades due to the development of digital processing technologies in prefabrication. However, on site, timber components are still commonly assembled manually and connected with low performance joint types. This paper presents a multi-storey timber building system with a co-des...

Resumo Olodo têxtil é um resíduo do tratamento do efluente das lavanderias têxteis e sua incorporação em materiais alternativos tem sido proposta como possibilidade para sua destinação. Foi realizada uma busca sistemática na literatura nesta perspectiva, visando observar as concentrações de material residual e seu preparo, as matrizes utilizadas, o...

Resumo Simulações computacionais higrotérmicas consideram trocas transientes e simultâneas de calor e umidade entre os elementos construtivos e o ambiente, sendo uma ferramenta importante de apoio ao projeto e à avaliação de desempenho de edifícios. Essas simulações requerem como dados de entrada a descrição do elemento construtivo, as condições am...

In the aftermath of major global earthquakes, not only do we face a profound impact on human lives, but also substantial economic losses are incurred. Such economic downturns are primarily attributed to the collapse or impairment of industrial structures, rendering them unusable and resulting in functional losses. In the wake of the devastating ear...

The production of paints using waste from granite and marble processing is a new alternative to contribute to sustainable development in civil construction. However, the lack of studies on the composition and performance of these paints makes the dissemination of this new construction material unfeasible. Therefore, this study aims to investigate t...

Materials from demolition are only recycled if they are economically competitive on the one hand and technically acceptable on the other, meaning they can be implemented without risking disruption to the performance of the construction material. Among these materials are demolished concretes. This type of material (waste) is currently reused as rec...

Water absorption in unsaturated porous building materials plays a crucial role in determining its durability performance. The classical Richards equation has been widely used to model this phenomenon for materials, which exhibit a linear relationship between square root of time and cumulative mass of water absorbed per unit exposed area. However so...

The advantages of asphalt pavement in terms of driving comfort, construction efficiency, and ease of maintenance have established it as the predominant choice for high-grade pavements at present. However, being highly sensitive to temperature and stress, asphalt performance is significantly influenced by external environmental conditions and loadin...

The use of gypsum-containing binders significantly expands both the raw material base and the possibilities of application of materials based on them. Clay-gypsum belongs to this group of binders. Clay-gypsum raw material and binder on its basis are local building materials. Binders based on clay gypsum have advantages under the following condition...

A cement-based composite, ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) helps both new and old buildings last longer in service. The growing demand for quality building materials and applications has led to the emergence of various commercial UHPC formulations after decades of research and development. Nevertheless, they are costly and necessitate strict...

Delineating the mechanical characteristics of aeolian sand improved with silt under temperature action is of great significance for the construction and long-term operation of engineering materials in seasonal frozen areas. Against the backdrop of aeolian sand resource utilization in the western region, local obtainable wind turbine sand and silt w...

Clay-gypsum raw materials and binders based on them are among the local building materials of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, and their use makes it possible to regulate the import of gypsum binders and its derivatives, thereby optimizing supply chains. Clay gypsum is a natural formation of fine-grained crystalline gypsum, evenly mixed with clay or...

Concrete, a versatile construction material, faces pervasive deterioration due to microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) in various applications, including sewer systems, marine engineering, and buildings. MIC is initiated by microbial activities such as involving sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB), sulfur-oxidizing bacteria (SOB), etc., produci...

In the context of global sustainable development, the preservation and renovation of traditional dwellings have garnered significant attention. As an important cultural heritage, the ecological protection of mountainous traditional dwellings is of great significance. This paper explores strategies for the secondary utilization of eco-friendly mater...

Rain on a facade forms distinct patterns, shaped by surface conditions, rain intensity, wind flow, and the building's geometry and environment. Response behaviour Response behavior describes how a material or facade system reacts to external climate changes. Material properties are key to this behavior and the long-term effects of exposure. Degrada...

The production of ashes from plant residue requires less energy and their application in construction industry would serve as a measure to reduce the over-reliance on the use of conventional stabilizing materials, which their means of production has negative influence on the environment, and also provides eco-friendly means of disposing such residu...

Photocatalysis leverages solar energy to overcome the thermodynamic barrier, enabling efficient chemical reactions under mild conditions. It can greatly reduce reliance on traditional energy sources and has attracted significant research interest. Reticular materials, including metal‐organic frameworks (MOFs) and covalent organic frameworks (COFs),...

Structurally, the lateral load-bearing capacity mainly depends on reinforced concrete (RC) walls. Determination of flexural strength and shear strength is mandatory when designing reinforced concrete walls. Typically, these strengths are determined through theoretical formulas and verified experimentally. However, theoretical formulas often have la...

Geopolymers are a modern class of construction materials that show significant potential for sustainable development, especially through the use of industrial wastes such as fly ash. This study investigated the effect of different oil additives on the properties of fly ash-based geopolymers, with particular emphasis on the use of both new and used...

Polymer-modified concrete (PMC) is an advanced building material with more excellent durability, tensile strength, adhesion, and lesser susceptibility to chemical degradation. Recent developments in machine learning (ML) have shown that prediction of compressive strength (CS) of PMC key input factors needed to obtain an optimized mix design are amo...

In recent years, natural-fiber composite building materials have experienced a revival and have become an important area of interest for the international building and scientific community as a sustainable solution for new constructions and restoration interventions. Natural fibers are obtained from renewable sources and are thus environmentally fr...

The article presents an analysis of the influence of building materials on the propagation of an electromagnetic wave and the values of the electric field intensity. The topics of the analysis were two types of walls (partition and load bearing) built of different building materials. Different variants of walls were considered due to the building m...

Researchers are increasingly concerned about the vast amounts of waste rubber tires produced globally, which contribute significantly to environmental pollution. The potential of incorporating waste rubber tires to modify bitumen has garnered considerable interest. This study assesses pavement design temperatures according to SUPERPAVE standards fo...

The interest in alternative energy sources, including the use of solar radiation energy, is growing year by year. Currently, the most frequently installed photovoltaic modules are made of single-crystalline silicon solar cells (sc-Si). However, one of the latest solutions are perovskite solar cells (PSC), which are considered the future of photovol...

The investigation of surface and river sediments over 30 years after the cease of large scale Cu and Au mining operation at Panguna (Bougainville) shows the impact of mining and tailings disposal on the associated riverine environment. While Zn, Pb and Cd have elevated concentrations in the former mining area and are low (< 100, < 28, < 1 mg/kg, re...

Stones are traditionally used in construction and architectural applications as building elements due to their aesthetic and technical/structural performance. Like other environmental factors (rain, humidity, moisture, salt presence, biological activity, etc.), heating–cooling and freeze–thaw cycles significantly threaten the longevity of stone mat...

In response to the growing demand for energy-efficient building designs in cold northern regions, this study explores the optimization of triple glazing thickness to maximize the transmission of solar energy within the wavelength range of 300-2000 nm. The optimization employs the Artificial Fish Swarm Algorithm (AFSA), which is used to iteratively...

In this study, a novel lightweight epoxy polymer concrete (PC) was developed with lightweight ceramic aggregates based on waste materials, which can be applied in construction materials. For the purposes of this study, lightweight ceramic aggregates based on waste materials were produced and used as fillers in the production of epoxy polymer concre...

Sustainable building materials in global development can effectively reduce their energy and economic demands. Concrete infused with microorganisms possesses self-repair capabilities, offering a viable solution to mitigate the prevalent issue of concrete material cracking, thereby minimizing environmental harm stemming from deleterious emissions du...

Concrete, the building material is becoming more valuable due to its high cost. To minimize its worth, new building industry improvements use extra elements such as marble powder. This partial replacement decreases expenses, saves energy, and protects the environment. In order to overcome the problem of dolomite waste in developing nations like Ind...

Understanding energy demands and costs is important for policy makers and the energy sector, especially in the context of residential heating and cooling systems. To estimate the thermal demand of a residential house, a grey-box modelling method with a resistance–capacitance (RC) analogy was implemented. The architectural properties used to paramet...

The paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the environmental impact of building materials used in the construction of railway stations. It analyses two examples of innovative railway stations built in Poland in recent years and examines the impact of the choice of building materials on the Global Warming Potential (GWP) of the stations. The ana...

The Temple of Medinat Habu, a vivid record of Pharaonic military life, stands as a crucial heritage site that urgently requires protection from environmental factors and climate changes. This study meticulously focuses on assessing the deterioration of the Nubian sandstone that forms the roofs of Medinat Habu's buildings. By identifying and discuss...

The utilization of industrial by-products in concrete production has gained significant attention due to its potential environmental and economic benefits. The increasing demand for sustainable construction materials has prompted researchers to explore alternative options that mitigate environmental concerns while maintaining desirable mechanical p...

Cement-based battery system is an area of development that focuses on multi-functional building material, where the cement and its ionic conductivity are explored for potential application in devising energy storage devices. This could be a revolutionary concept whereby the buildings could harness/store their own energy, thus contributing to a sust...

In the face of escalating global average temperatures, it is urgent to identify mechanisms that can significantly curtail the emission of greenhouse gases. The construction industry plays a pivotal role in shaping these emissions, rendering the selection of environmentally conscious materials indispensable in the imminent future. In this context, a...

Waste of construction materials is one of the problems often experienced by several construction service actors in Bali, especially in Gianyar, the utilization of materials is not efficient so that the project experiences cost overruns. The purpose of this study is to identify the dominant indicators causing building construction material waste and...

The Amazon Region (AR), with its vast biodiversity and rich natural resources, presents a unique opportunity for the development of sustainable polymer composites (PCs) reinforced with residues from both timber and agro-extractivism industries. This study explores the potential of Amazonian residues, such as sawdust, wood shavings, and agro-industr...

This article presents a comprehensive scientometric analysis of mining waste valorization, focusing on tailings utilization in construction materials from 2010 to 2024. Through examination of 1096 Web of Science publications and utilizing CiteSpace mapping and network analyses, we analyze the intellectual structure of this field. Subject category a...

Current space exploration focuses on returning to the Moon to expand space exploration capacity by improving technology. The long-term presence of humans and robots on the Moon requires the development of durable habitats for space missions. In recent decades, in situ resource utilization (ISRU) for construction materials has been recognized as a v...

Building materials contribute immensely to the quality and cost of any construction project. It is therefore pertinent for stakeholders in the construction industry to understand the implication of the rise in price of building materials and its influence on property development. The poor performance of the construction industry in terms of project...

Concrete use is enhanced daily due to infrastructure development, but it has adverse impacts on the environment. Modern lifestyles have led to the increased use of plastic, and, for households, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastics are used. However, PET is non-biodegradable and causes adverse impacts on the environment and marine health. So, t...

The advancement and proper utilization of construction materials are critical to ensuring the durability and longevity of civil engineering projects. Mortar plays an essential role in enhancing the cohesion and structural integrity of masonry buildings. This study aims to evaluate the workability of mortar by determining the optimal water content r...

Slurry Infiltrated Fiber CONcrete (SIFCON) is an advanced construction material with superior mechanical characteristics, including toughness, durability, resistance to impact and abrasion, and capacity for energy absorption. Additionally, SIFCON has a high tensile strength, allowing it to be employed at tension regions on members to withstand tens...

This research focuses on the distribution of andesite and breccia rocks in East Java, Indonesia, specifically in Morang Village, Madiun Regency, through geoelectric resistivity measurements. This study aims to enhance geoelectric interpretation from 2D to 3D, providing high accuracy in target positioning for potential building material resources. B...

The fashion industry significantly impacts the environment, mainly through the substantial generation of waste textiles fostered by fast fashion business models. This study introduces an innovative approach to textile waste management by recycling waste textiles without the use of chemical or mechanical treatments. Herein, we developed a method adh...

Problem statement. Problem Statement. This article provides a detailed examination of the importance of optimizing logistics management on construction sites, which serves as a key element for enhancing overall efficiency and productivity in the modern construction industry. In the context of increasing competition and complexity of construction pr...

Using efficient building materials with high thermal inertia maintains indoor thermal comfort while reducing energy demand and energy savings. In this study, we developed and characterized the thermophysical and chemical properties of a novel Biosourced Composite Phase Change Material prepared using the shape-stabilized method for energy storage an...

Red bricks are the primary form of infill is extensively used in RCC structures. Blocks made of autoclaved aerated concrete have become a popular choice in construction industry. Autoclaved aerated concrete Blocks are prepared using lime, water and aerating agents mixed in a cement mixture. Cuboid blocks and prefabricated panels are the primary for...

Ultrahigh performance concrete (UHPC) is a new type of cement‐based composite building material with the characteristics of high strength, high toughness, and high durability. However, the presence of silica fume (SF) will greatly increase the cost of UHPC. Wollastonite microfiber (WF), a microfibrous inorganic mineral powder, has been shown to be...

There has been an increasing number of pressures on the construction sector, one of the cornerstones of economic development in emerging countries, to adopt sustainable practices in order to remain competitive. As the need for cost reduction in thermal energy storage (TES) technology grows, energy efficiency becomes increasingly important. Two meth...

In this review, the performance characteristic and development of eco-friendly high- strength and high- durable concrete incorporating Alccofine and metakaolin in binary and ternary system of mix are discussed. Current growths in the field of high- strength and high- durable concrete (HDC) marked a massive leap towards the improved durability, high...

Metal‐organic frameworks (MOFs) are a class of materials composed of coordinative interactions between metal ions and organic linkers, encompassing two‐dimensional (2D), and three‐dimensional (3D) architectures. Metal‐organic cages (MOCs), a special case of these species, are discrete molecular “capsules” with zero‐dimensional (0D) structures. Over...

The construction, demolition, and renovation industries are among the largest contributors to global carbon emissions and waste. With decreased landfill capacities, increased waste diversion targets, resource shortages, and the recognition that material waste is critical to climate change, diverting demolition waste is now a significant priority in...

The purpose of putting up this paper is to analyze the case of using e-waste enhancers in the reinforcement of concrete pavements which must have a positive impact in the promotion of sustainability in constructions. The increased stream of electronic products which reach the end of their lifecycle is a serious global problem since millions of tons...

This study focuses on the development and assessment of advanced construction materials, such as a unique slab design, longitudinal void configurations, and profiled steel deck. The aim was to improve the efficiency of constructing reinforced composite buildings and enhance their visual attractiveness. In order to evaluate the strength and efficien...

A thorough and comprehensive knowledge of the evolutionary pattern in the thermal-hydraulic-mechanical-chemical (THMC) behavior of cement-stabilized clay is essential for a more reasonable design of improved clay in practical engineering. Sensitive marine clays with low strength, reinforced by various cement contents (0%, 6%, and 12%), were produce...

The drilling test is a simple and effective test that is less known or remains unknown in some engineering fields, including structural engineering. This test is widely used in various fields, including oil and gas exploration, groundwater extraction, and material characterization. This test provides valuable information about the properties and be...

The aim of the current study is to evaluate the radioactivity estimate the radiological risk of some granites and marbles rocks and explaining the cause of increased radioactivity in some types of rocks. The radioactivity of some granites and marbles produced in Egypt were determined by using a Germanium detector. Three types of marble (Breshia, Ga...