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Structural and Computational Mechanics of Steel/Concrete Structures

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

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 June 2024 | Viewed by 455

Special Issue Editor

Prof. Dr. Yuan Huang

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College of Civil Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
Interests: behavior of concrete and precast concrete structures; behavior of steel–concrete composite structures; seismic design and analysis of structures
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Steel and concrete have been the most commonly used construction materials for centuries, owing to their high strength, durability, and versatility. Recent advances in computational capabilities have opened new avenues for analyzing the mechanics of steel and concrete structures. Sophisticated finite element modeling techniques now allow detailed simulations of material behavior, geometric nonlinearities, dynamic loading, and complex interactions, providing new opportunities to gain insights into the underlying mechanics of steel and concrete structures.

This Special Issue brings together cutting-edge research at the intersection of structural mechanics, computational methods, and experiments. The papers highlight innovative applications in areas such as steel–concrete composite design, high-performance materials, structural health monitoring, resilience under extreme loading, and computational modeling techniques. By disseminating new findings in this field, the Special Issue aims to accelerate research and technology translation to advance the design, construction, and maintenance of sustainable and resilient steel/concrete structures. The insights gained can help guide the development of advanced codes and standards for next-generation infrastructure.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following topics:

  • Advanced analysis methods for steel/concrete structures;
  • Computational modeling techniques and simulations;
  • Structural behavior and design of steel–concrete composite structures;
  • High-performance materials for steel/concrete structures;
  • Structural health monitoring and damage detection;
  • Strengthening and retrofitting of existing structures;
  • Life cycle analysis and sustainability.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Yuan Huang
Guest Editor

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

  • steel structures
  • concrete structures
  • computational mechanics
  • structural analysis
  • structural design
  • composite structures
  • structural health monitoring
  • strengthening and retrofitting

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Shear Strength of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete Beams without Stirrups—A Review Based on a Database
by Yuan Huang and Gaozhan Yao
Buildings 2024, 14(5), 1212; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14051212 - 24 Apr 2024
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This paper presents a comprehensive study on ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) beams without stirrups, where the test data of 487 beams were collected, and an experimental database was established. Four distinct shear strength calculation models for UHPC beams were examined in the study. These [...] Read more.
This paper presents a comprehensive study on ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) beams without stirrups, where the test data of 487 beams were collected, and an experimental database was established. Four distinct shear strength calculation models for UHPC beams were examined in the study. These models were created from national specification guides. The results indicate that while the code equation is useful for predicting UHPC beam shear capacity, it consistently underestimates actual values, with a mean experimental-to-calculated ratio above 1.5. The database was also used to study the impacts of the compressive strength of UHPC, the shear span-to-depth ratio, the fiber volume fraction, and the reinforcement ratio on the shear strength of UHPC beams. The findings showed that the shear span-to-depth ratio significantly affected the shear load-bearing capacity of UHPC beams. The increase in the compressive strength of UHPC, fiber volume fraction, and reinforcement ratio positively affected the shear strength of UHPC beams to varying degrees. Additionally, there were size effects for beams with a shear span-to-depth ratio of less than 1.5 and an effective depth of more than 300. In addition, coefficients accounting for fiber influence and the shear span-to-depth ratio were incorporated to develop an enhanced formula for UHPC beams. The empirical data from the database tests revealed that the average ratio of the beams’ experimental shear capacity to the values predicted by the modified equation is 1.3, with a standard deviation of 0.74. These results suggest that the refined equation offers improved calculation precision and broader applicability. Eventually, a summary of the issues pertaining to the shear performance of UHPC beams and the key future research directions is provided to facilitate a clearer comprehension and awareness of emerging concepts for scholars within the discipline. Full article
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