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Structural Reliability, Resilience and Design of Buildings against Multi-Hazards
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Structural Reliability, Resilience and Design of Buildings against Multi-Hazards

A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Building Structures".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2024 | Viewed by 96

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Xiaowei Zheng

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Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Environmental Impact and Structural Safety in Engineering, School of Mechanics and Civil Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, Jiangsu, China
Interests: Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment and Resilience for Engineering Structures
Dr. Yao Li

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School of Mechanics & Civil Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
Interests: performance improvement of existing concrete structures with high-performance materials
Dr. Qinglin Wang

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Guest Editor
School of Materials Science and Physics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
Interests: modular steel structure and Seismic Resilience

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

During the whole service life of buildings, the building structure is inevitably to be faced with multiple hazards, such as seismic and wind events. The vulnerability of buildings under the impact of multi-hazards has become a significant issue for the sustainable development of society. It is a fundamental approach to addressing the mentioned issue by enhancing the resilience and updating the design method of buildings against multi-hazards, e.g., seismic and wind hazards. For this purpose, we are launching the Special Issue of Buildings on “Structural Reliability, Resilience and Design of Buildings against Multi-Hazards”.

The main aim of this Special Issue is to explore the recent challenges and developments in the field of reliability assessment, resilience evaluation/enhancement techniques, and structural design theories of individual building structures or clusters under multiple hazards. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

  1. Fragility estimation of structures;
  2. Resilience assessment;
  3. Degradation laws and predictive model for life-cycle structural performance;
  4. Reinforcement and renovation techniques for old buildings;
  5. Performance evaluation and design theory of modular structures;
  6. Design theories for new green low-carbon concrete materials;
  7. Rapid calculation of dynamic responses in building clusters;
  8. Blockage probability of post-disaster roads;
  9. Dual control technology for vibration and seismic responses;
  10. Multi-hazard design theory for engineering structures.

Dr. Xiaowei Zheng
Dr. Yao Li
Dr. Qinglin Wang
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Buildings is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • fragility
  • building clusters
  • resilience
  • seismic hazard
  • wind
  • steel structure
  • post-earthquake debris
  • strengthening/retrofit
  • fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP)
  • high-performance materials (ECC/UHPC/EGC)
  • durability

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Response Modification Factor of High-Strength Steel Frames with D-Eccentric Brace Using the IDA Method
by Yan Ma, Jun Yang and Xiaotong Ma
Buildings 2024, 14(6), 1619; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14061619 (registering DOI) - 1 Jun 2024
Abstract
The design innovation of high-strength steel frames paired with D-eccentric bracing exhibits remarkable resistance to plastic deformation during seismic events. This method strategically combines regular steel connections (with yield strengths below 345 MPa) and high-strength steel beams and columns (such as Q460 or [...] Read more.
The design innovation of high-strength steel frames paired with D-eccentric bracing exhibits remarkable resistance to plastic deformation during seismic events. This method strategically combines regular steel connections (with yield strengths below 345 MPa) and high-strength steel beams and columns (such as Q460 or Q690, with yield strengths over 460 MPa), effectively reducing cross-sectional sizes while preserving the elasticity of non-energy-dissipating members. This configuration results in substantial ductility and superior energy dissipation capabilities. The response modification factor (R) is vital for achieving both effective and economical seismic resilience, particularly in the development of efficient and cost-effective seismic designs. However, the 2016 edition of the Code for Seismic Design of Buildings (GB50011-2010) fails to incorporate the concept of R, opting instead to apply a uniform value to all structural systems. This oversight is fundamentally flawed, necessitating a comprehensive investigation into the R value specifically for the high-strength steel frame with a D-eccentric brace. This research primarily aims to improve structural performance design, provide guidance for future projects, and encourage the adoption of this advanced seismic performance structure in earthquake-prone areas. To achieve these objectives, a performance-based seismic design approach is employed. This method involves designing structures with varying numbers of stories (4, 8, and 12), different link lengths (900, 1000, and 1100 mm), and various steel strengths (Q460 and Q690). This study uses the Incremental Dynamic Analysis (IDA) method to determine the R values for each prototype. The derived performance coefficients act as crucial references for the development of future innovative structural designs. This research greatly enhances seismic design practices and facilitates the wider adoption of high-strength steel frames with D-eccentric braces due to their outstanding seismic performance. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Structural Reliability, Resilience and Design of Buildings against Multi-Hazards)
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