Toward resilient and sustainable concrete infrastructure: a review of durability mechanisms and design strategies
Reviews on Advanced Materials Science, cilt.65, sa.1, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Derleme
- Cilt numarası: 65 Sayı: 1
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.1515/rams-2025-0271
- Dergi Adı: Reviews on Advanced Materials Science
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Compendex, INSPEC, Directory of Open Access Journals, Academic Search Ultimate (EBSCO)
- Anahtar Kelimeler: concrete durability, degradation mechanisms, environmental sustainability, long-term performance, supplementary cementitious materials
- Van Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
The durability of concrete is a crucial factor in the lifespan, serviceability, and sustainability of infrastructure throughout its life cycle. This analysis analyzes the primary degradation mechanisms of concrete, including freeze-thaw damage, sulfate and acid attack, carbonation, and alkali-silica interaction, emphasizing their effects on long-term performance. The study assesses traditional and novel durability-enhancement methods, including supplemental cementitious materials (SCMs), nanomaterials, protective surface treatments, and corrosion inhibitors, based on experimental data, field investigations, and mechanistic insights. Although high-performance concretes produced using these methods exhibit exceptional resilience in controlled settings, their performance in the field shows significant heterogeneity across different environmental conditions. Emphasis is placed on aligning material selection and mix design with expected service conditions to attain both robustness and sustainability. Future directions include incorporating durability-focused predictive modeling, extensive field validation, and implementing eco-efficient alternatives, including low-carbon binders and recycled aggregates. This advanced synthesis highlights the importance of including durability factors into sustainable design frameworks for future concrete infrastructure.