Green Construction Materials and Construction Innovation

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The multidisciplinary Topic “Green Construction Materials and Construction Innovation” serves as a vital platform for advancing the understanding and application of sustainable practices in the construction industry. It focuses on cutting-edge research, technological advancements, and innovative approaches that promote environmental stewardship while enhancing construction efficiency and performance. The journal highlights key themes, including the development and use of eco-friendly materials such as recycled aggregates, low-carbon concrete, bio-composites, and alternative binders. It also explores innovations in materials science, such as self-healing materials, 3D-printed components, and smart construction technologies that reduce environmental footprints. In addition, the journal emphasizes the integration of advanced methodologies, such as life cycle assessment (LCA), artificial intelligence, and machine learning, to evaluate and optimize the environmental, economic, and social impacts of construction materials and processes. It features case studies, experimental research, and theoretical analyses that showcase practical applications of green construction principles in real-world projects. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration among engineers, architects, researchers, and policymakers, the journal aims to address the challenges of urbanization, resource scarcity, and climate change. Its contributions provide valuable insights for building a sustainable future through responsible material selection, innovative construction techniques, and transformative industry practices.

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Journal Name	Impact Factor	CiteScore	Launched Year	First Decision (median)	APC
Buildings buildings	3.1	3.4	2011	15.3 Days	CHF 2600	Submit
Construction Materials constrmater	-	-	2021	20.8 Days	CHF 1000	Submit
Materials materials	3.1	5.8	2008	13.9 Days	CHF 2600	Submit
Sustainability sustainability	3.3	6.8	2009	19.7 Days	CHF 2400	Submit

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Carbonated Aggregates and Basalt Fiber-Reinforced Polymers: Advancing Sustainable Concrete for Structural Use

by Rabee Shamass, Vireen Limbachiya, Oluwatoyin Ajibade, Musab Rabi, Hector Ulises Levatti Lopez and Xiangming Zhou

Buildings 2025, 15(5), 775; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15050775 - 26 Feb 2025

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In the transition towards a circular economy, redesigning construction materials for enhanced sustainability becomes crucial. To contribute to this goal, this paper investigates the integration of carbonated aggregates (CAs) and basalt fibre-reinforced polymers (BFRPs) in concrete infrastructures as an alternative to natural sand [...] Read more.

In the transition towards a circular economy, redesigning construction materials for enhanced sustainability becomes crucial. To contribute to this goal, this paper investigates the integration of carbonated aggregates (CAs) and basalt fibre-reinforced polymers (BFRPs) in concrete infrastructures as an alternative to natural sand (NS) and steel reinforcement. CA is manufactured using accelerated carbonation that utilizes CO₂ to turn industrial byproducts into mineralised products. The structural performance of CA and BFRP-reinforced concrete simply supported slab was investigated through conducting a series of experimental tests to assess the key structural parameters, including bond strength, bearing capacity, failure behavior, and cracking bbehaviour. Carbon footprint analysis (CFA) was conducted to understand the environmental impact of incorporating BFRP and CA. The results indicate that CA exhibits a higher water absorption rate compared to NS. As the CA ratio increased, the ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV), compressive, tensile, and flexural strength decreased, and the absorption capacity of concrete increased. Furthermore, incorporating 25% CA in concrete has no significant effect on the bond strength of BFRP. However, the load capacity decreased with an increasing CA replacement ratio. Finally, integrating BFRP and 50% of CA into concrete slabs reduced the slab’s CFA by 9.7% when compared with steel-reinforced concrete (RC) slabs. Full article

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<p>Particle size distribution.</p> Full article ">Figure 2
<p>(<b>a</b>) The CA used in this study; (<b>b</b>) the BFRP and steel bars.</p> Full article ">Figure 3
<p>Pull-out test. (<b>a</b>) The sample preparation; (<b>b</b>) a schematic of the pull-out specimen.</p> Full article ">Figure 4
<p>(<b>a</b>) The slab mould showing the reinforcement arrangements; (<b>b</b>) a diagram illustrating the elevation and end-view of the slab specimens.</p> Full article ">Figure 5
<p>(<b>a</b>) Ultrasonic pulse velocity testing; (<b>b</b>) the testing arrangement for the pull-out; (<b>c</b>) the testing arrangement of the slabs.</p> Full article ">Figure 6
<p>UPV and absorption capacity for different mixes.</p> Full article ">Figure 7
<p>Mechanical properties of concrete mixes at twenty-eight days.</p> Full article ">Figure 8
<p>Bond–slip curves for steel and BFRP samples with different carbonated aggregate content.</p> Full article ">Figure 9
<p>The load–deflection relationship of the slabs.</p> Full article ">Figure 10
<p>Failure modes of the tested slabs.</p> Full article ">

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