Two times a Year a new issue of NCR journal is published. The December 2025 issue is now availeable.
2025 was a strong year for Nordic Concrete Research. The year was marked by growing interest and a significant increase in the NCR Journal. Over the past year, the journal published 20 peer-reviewed papers: two from Denmark, nine from Finland, two from Norway, and seven from Sweden.
A major milestone was the 25th Nordic Concrete Research Symposium, hosted by the Norwegian Concrete Association in Sandefjord in August. The event gathered 140 participants and featured 91 oral presentations, many delivered by PhD candidates. Several of these contributions are now being expanded into full scientific papers for upcoming NCR issues.
Sustainability dominated the research landscape in 2025, both in NCR and at the symposium. This issue, no. 73, includes studies on chloride ingress, carbonation, service life of concrete repairs, supplementary cementitious materials, aluminium-rich cement, recycled concrete aggregates, and concrete for nuclear waste repositories.
A notable trend in this issue is that all nine papers focus on concrete as a material, with no contributions on structural concrete. According to NCR editor Johan Silfwerbrand, this reflects a broader international shift. While the 20th century was characterized by research on structural behavior—such as bending, shear, and cracking—the 21st century has seen a strong pivot toward reducing concrete’s environmental footprint. Material research is also less resource-intensive, which may influence the balance.
Silfwerbrand emphasizes, however, that both material and structural research are essential for meeting future climate challenges. We therefore encourage researchers to submit high-quality work in both areas to the NCR Journal, including studies on concrete production, which also plays a crucial role in shaping a more sustainable future.
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