1. New Frontiers in Cementitious and Lime-Based Materials and Composites.
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Signorini, Cesare, Chakraborty, Sumit, Signorini, Cesare, Sola, Antonella, and Volpini, Valentina
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History of engineering & technology ,Technology: general issues ,ACI 544-2R ,End-of-Life Tyre ,GRC-PC ,SCBA ,SF ,Weibull distribution ,air-entrained agent ,autogenous self-healing ,cement ,cement mortar ,coastal cemented soil ,composite method ,compressive strength ,constitutive model ,crack ,curing conditions ,damage mechanics ,dissipation energy density ,durability ,ecofriendly ternary concrete ,electrical resistivity ,enzyme-induced calcite precipitation ,fibre-reinforced composite ,fire ,flexural strength ,fly ash ,freezing shaft sinking ,fresh properties ,geoenvironmental engineering ,geotechnical engineering ,granite dust ,green composite ,hardened properties ,heritage conservation ,high temperatures ,high-strength concrete ,hybrid fiber-reinforced concrete ,integrated wall panels ,interface processing ,interfacial bonding strength ,iron tailings ,joint concrete ,lime ,lime-cement mortar ,mechanical ,mechanical properties ,microbial-induced calcite precipitation ,microscopic mechanism ,nano silica ,natural coarse aggregates ,particle size ,plasticity ,precast concrete wall ,properties ,reconstruction and restoration of historical buildings ,recycled aggregates ,recycled concrete aggregates ,repeated impact ,residual strength ,roughness ,shaft lining structure ,shrinkage properties ,stabilizer ,storage time ,supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) ,surface treatment ,sustainable materials ,unconfined compression strength ,uneven pressure ,washed rough surface ,waste ,workability - Abstract
Summary: Cement and lime currently are the most common binders in building materials. However, alternative materials and methods are needed to overcome the functional limitations and environmental footprint of conventional products. This Special Issue dedicated to "New frontiers in cementitious and lime-based materials and composites" gathers selected reviews and experimental articles that showcase the most recent trends in this multidisciplinary field. Authoritative contributions from all around the world provide important insights into all areas of research related to cementitious and lime-based materials and composites, spanning from structural engineering to geotechnics, including materials science and processing technology. This Topical Collection is intended to foster innovation and help researchers and developers to identify new solutions for a more sustainable and functional built environment.