Extending the service life of structures is an important strategy to mitigate the environmental
impacts, in particular, the global warming potential, of the building sector. As a key factor …

Superhydrophobic materials are investigated extensively because of their excellent surface
properties, such as self-cleaning, oil-water separation, corrosion resistance, anti-icing, and …

The development of effective life cycle management strategies for transport infrastructure
assets is of importance for meeting the defined public policies and levels of service. In the …

Corrosion is a pervasive problem that impacts the integrity, safety, and longevity of
structures, equipment, and infrastructure across numerous industries. Traditional corrosion …

Climate change significantly affects existing infrastructure by enhancing the deterioration of
concrete structures. As the number of repairs and strengthening increases during the service …

Sustainable design of infrastructures has become a major matter of study since the recent
establishment of the Agenda 2030. This paper provides a systematic literature review on the …

Concrete is the most widely used material in construction and infrastructure, and is often
reinforced by steel to improve tensile strength. Despite its enduring popularity, the material's …

Facing the aging building stock, challenging times can be expected with a sharp increase of
reinforced concrete buildings requiring maintenance, repair and/or replacement which …

Although there is already a great amount of scientific literature dealing with the use of
building information modeling (BIM) in engineering activities, the majority refer to successful …

Reinforced concrete columns in chloride-laden environments are prone to steel
reinforcement corrosion, which reduces their capacity to resist applied loads. The current …