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: closed (25 June 2024) | Viewed by 1487
Special Issue Editor
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
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Keywords
- steel structures
- concrete structures
- computational mechanics
- structural analysis
- structural design
- composite structures
- structural health monitoring
- strengthening and retrofitting
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