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ACI Structural Journal Special Issue: Advancing Fiber Composites in Concrete Structures: A Special Issue Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the International Institute for FRP in Construction

May 18, 2026 to July 31, 2026

Sponsor(s): ACI

Description:
Original papers are invited for a special issue of the ACI Structural Journal dedicated to advances in fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) and fiber-reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) composites in concrete structures. This special issue is published in recognition of the 25th Anniversary of the International Institute for FRP in Construction (IIFC), the only international professional organization devoted exclusively to composite materials in construction.
Over the past quarter-century, FRP and FRCM systems have evolved from niche solutions into mainstream technologies for both new construction and structural rehabilitation of concrete structures. This special issue will serve as a landmark reference documenting this evolution while charting the innovation pathways that will define the future of composite materials in concrete structures.
All submitted manuscripts must address applications directly relevant to concrete structures. Contributions of particular interest are those providing experimental data, analytical or numerical models, durability and long-term performance assessments, or practical design methodologies for FRP or FRCM systems applied in concrete construction or rehabilitation. Manuscripts offering code-relevant interpretations, comparisons with existing provisions, or proposals for improved design recommendations, particularly those aligned with ACI Committee 440 (Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Reinforcement) and ACI Committee 549 (Thin Reinforced Cementitious Products and Ferrocement), are especially encouraged. Work that strengthens the technical basis for future revisions of ACI documents is strongly welcomed.
Additional topics of interest include but are not limited to the following:
Sustainable Fiber Composite Materials bio-based or low-carbon fibers and resins, natural fiber FRP/FRCM, and life-cycle assessment
Sustainable End-of-Life FRP Scenarios recycling, repurposing, and circular-economy approaches
FRP in Extreme Environments marine, offshore, high-wind, freeze/thaw, fire, and multi-hazard exposures
Digitalization of FRP Systems smart sensing, structural health monitoring, digital twins, AI/data-driven models, and digital fabrication
Advanced FRP Manufacturing additive manufacturing, 3D printing, robotic fabrication, and associated testing and standardization
Submission Requirements
The following are required for abstract submission
Paper title
Primary (submitting) author name, title, affiliation, and contact information
List of co-author names, titles, affiliations, and contact information
Abstract of up to 300 words
Instructions:
Submit abstracts by filling out the online form by July 31, 2026.

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