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Emerging Technologies and Equipment in Civil Engineering (Building, Bridge, and Tunnel Engineering)

A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2024 | Viewed by 1147

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Hongming He

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School of Geographic Sciences, Faculty of Geosciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China
Interests: green buildings; civil engineering; energy efficiency simulation; digital twin; life cycle management; BIM and ICT for construction; digitalization; sustainability; durability; service life planning
Prof. Dr. Yongjiao Wu

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School of Finance and Business, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, China
Interests: urban studies; urban land use and process management; digital twin; life cycle management

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

In the field of building engineering, advancements in structural mechanics, materials science, architecture design, and planning have provided innovative solutions for building safety, durability, and energy efficiency. The development of technologies such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), smart building systems, and virtual reality has significantly enhanced the efficiency of building design and construction. Simultaneously, there is a growing emphasis on green buildings and sustainable development, driving continuous progress in green building materials, energy-saving technologies, and green building assessment methods. This journal and academic conference aim to facilitate in-depth exchanges and collaborations in these scientific research areas, promoting the scientific development of building engineering. In the domain of civil engineering for residential buildings, the acceleration of urbanization has heightened people's expectations for livable environments. Therefore, the design and planning of residential buildings have become particularly crucial. Addressing the challenges of providing comfortable living, intelligent management, and eco-friendly solutions is essential in residential building engineering. This journal and academic conference will focus on cutting-edge technologies and best practices in residential building engineering, discussing ways to improve building quality and residential environments while promoting sustainable urban development. In the area of bridge and tunnel engineering and and equipment, the increasing demand for transportation, especially the construction of highways, railways, and subways, has raised higher requirements for the safety, durability, and stability of bridges and tunnels. Ensuring the safety, durability, and stability of these structures during design and construction has become a critical research subject. Furthermore, with urbanization progressing rapidly, the development of intelligent transportation systems and bridge-tunnel equipment has gained significant attention. This journal and academic conference will concentrate on cutting-edge technologies in the bridge and tunnel domain, exploring ways to optimize and implement intelligent transportation facilities, thereby promoting transportation efficiency and safety.

Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Building materials and structures;
  • Architecture design and planning;
  • Construction technologies and management;
  • Sustainable buildings and green engineering;
  • Applications of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in engineering;
  • Civil engineering for residential buildings and urban planning;
  • Urban infrastructure and transportation planning;
  • Underground space development and underground structures;
  • Bridge and tunnel engineering design and construction;
  • Bridge and tunnel structure health monitoring and maintenance.

Prof. Dr. Hongming He
Prof. Dr. Yongjiao Wu
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

  • materials science
  • structural mechanics
  • architecture design
  • building information modeling (BIM)
  • smart building systems
  • green buildings
  • energy-saving technologies
  • green building assessment methods
  • intelligent transportation systems

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Analysis of Soil Differences in Subway Vibration Transmission Paths
by Zhenfeng Li, Xiaoxiao Yang, Shuai Zhang, Yao Yu, Yunhong Lin and Jiacheng Wu
Buildings 2024, 14(5), 1338; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14051338 - 8 May 2024
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Current challenges in collecting and analyzing subway vibration data include the absence of standardized data collection methods, limitations in data analysis techniques, and an unclear understanding of the effects of geological conditions on vibrations. This study investigated vertical vibrations of tunnel walls and [...] Read more.
Current challenges in collecting and analyzing subway vibration data include the absence of standardized data collection methods, limitations in data analysis techniques, and an unclear understanding of the effects of geological conditions on vibrations. This study investigated vertical vibrations of tunnel walls and the ground above tunnels under different geological conditions of soft soil and rock strata at horizontal distances of 0, 15 m, and 30 m from the tunnel center line during train passages. The collected data underwent Fourier transformation and 1/3 octave processing to extract spectral characteristics and analyze transmission losses across different frequency bands. Our findings revealed two vibration peaks in the transmission process for both soft soil and rock formation geology. Specifically, high-frequency vibrations in soft soil experienced greater attenuation when transmitted from the tunnel wall to the ground at 0 m, while low-frequency vibrations in rock formations showed greater attenuation. We also observed a vibration amplification phenomenon at 15 m under soft soil geology conditions. Although low-frequency vibrations below 12.5 Hz showed slight attenuation within a 30 m test distance under both geological conditions, vibrations above 40 Hz experienced significant attenuation. These results offer valuable insights for reducing vibrations in subway superstructures and planning subway lines under diverse geological conditions. Furthermore, this study serves not only as a basis for mitigating vibrations in metro spans and designing metro lines in various geological contexts but also establishes a scientific foundation for future research. Full article
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Investigation on Disaster Mechanism of Diversion Tunnel Induced by Gripper TBM in Hydrokarst Erosion Stratum and Engineering Measures
by Tengtian Yang
Buildings 2024, 14(3), 625; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14030625 - 27 Feb 2024
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In gripper tunnel boring machine (TBM) tunneling through complex geological formations, the safe and efficient recovery from large-scale collapses remains a formidable challenge. In this study, we investigate the causes of a 1246 m3 collapse that occurred during the gripper TBM tunneling [...] Read more.
In gripper tunnel boring machine (TBM) tunneling through complex geological formations, the safe and efficient recovery from large-scale collapses remains a formidable challenge. In this study, we investigate the causes of a 1246 m3 collapse that occurred during the gripper TBM tunneling in the diversion tunnel in Xinjiang, China. Various techniques including TSP seismic waves, CFC advanced water exploration, laboratory point load tests and packer permeability tests were employed for thorough research. The examination discloses that the water softening in biotite-quartz schist in fractured zones contributes significantly to the loosening and dislocation of rock layers along joints. The gripper TBM’s cutterhead exacerbates this process through cutting action and vibrations, causing large-scale instability and eventual rock mass collapse. To tackle this engineering problem, we propose a three-step treatment scheme comprising “Reinforcement-Backfill-Re-excavation”. Furthermore, we propose a technique to handle TBM collapses by creating a “protective shell” within the cavity. The safety and feasibility of these proposed solutions were thoroughly validated through numerical simulations. Also, we utilized the Hoek-Brown theory and Rostami prediction formula to establish recommended values for the total thrust and total torque of the TBM during the collapsed section. The proposed treatment scheme and estimated parameters were successfully applied, resulting in a comprehensive solution from collapse handling to tunneling. This study offers valuable details on effectively managing large-scale collapses in gripper TBM tunneling, which can be useful for similar tunnel engineering and improve safety and efficiency. Full article
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