This volume investigates the critical factors influencing the long-term performance and degradation of modern construction materials. Edited by Christer Sjostrom, the text compiles research from the Seventh International Conference on the Durability of Building Materials and Components. It presents a technical framework for assessing service life, environmental impact, and material failure mechanisms in diverse climates and structural applications.

Experts in civil engineering and materials science recognize this collection as a technical reference for researchers and practitioners. Readers frequently note the high level of academic density and the specialized nature of the data presented within the proceedings.