Description: The objective of this volume is to show case studies and research on novel and interesting ways of achieving sustainable construction practices via the use of new building materials and technologies. The papers originate from both academia and industry and treat the topics of: traditional construction materials, advanced construction materials, green building materials, architectural design and its theory, urban planning and design, landscape planning and design, building energy saving technology and ecological architecture.

Ultra-High-Pumpability and High Performance Concrete Technology

Edited by: Hao-Wen YE and Gai-Fei PENG

Online since: January 2009

Description: Volume is indexed by Thomson Reuters CPCI-S (WoS).
The main theme of this special collection was the preparation and properties of high-strength/high-performance concrete, and covered a wide range of topics and scopes, such as preparation of high strength/high performance concrete, durability, raw materials, workbility, chemical admixture, new applications of concrete, property characterization, and the behavior of concrete structures.