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Hydration and formation of microstructure
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(Experimental) Techniques for characterization hydration and microstructure
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Early-age deformations and internal stresses in cement-based systems
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Transport properties in cracked and uncracked concrete
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Effect of time dependent phenomena and aging on microstructure and durability
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Chemical and physical degradation under coupled (environmental) loading conditions (carbonation, chemical attack, bio-induced degradation, freeze-thaw, ASR, etc)
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(Numerical) Modeling of microstructure, transport and degradation processes
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Effect of electrical current (from electrochemical protection) and corrosion products on microstructure
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New techniques for evaluation of durability and service life
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Curing technology and effect of curing on durability
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Smart cementitious materials for enhanced durability
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Durability of systems containing waste products and recycled materials
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Stability of cementitious systems used for immobilization of hazardous products
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Self healing concepts for enhanced durability of cement-based systems?
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Bio-inspired and bio-degradable cementitious systems?
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Durability of bio-based modifications of cement-based systems
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Durability of concrete repair: The role of microstructure at repair interface
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Design for durability: A microstructure-based durability index
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Integral strategy for sustainability and durability
