Buildings, Volume 15, Issue 20

To investigate the initial rotational stiffness and ultimate moment of fully bolted connections in panelized steel modular structures, a finite element analysis was carried out on 20 joint models. High-fidelity models were developed using ABAQUS, and...

Risk identification is a foundational process in construction project management, yet the selection of appropriate identification techniques often lacks empirical guidance. To address this gap, this study adopts a case study design and conducts a com...

This study investigates the static mechanical behavior of a novel eco-friendly high-performance concrete (HPC) reinforced with fibers under different moisture conditions, reflecting the humidity variations commonly encountered in engineering practice...

Underground power pipelines are often encased in box culverts and buried in soil. When foundation pit excavation involves such existing pipelines, the buried box culverts can become partially suspended, risking excessive vertical deformation and requ...

The proliferation of tunnel and subway networks in urban areas has heightened concerns regarding their vulnerability to seismic-induced liquefaction. This phenomenon, wherein saturated sandy soils lose strength and behave like a liquid under seismic...

Cost is a key performance indicator for evaluating the success of architectural construction projects. While previous studies have relied on quantitative data and statistical models to evaluate cost performance, recent advancements in methods have en...

Rapid population aging calls for a shift from static facility configuration toward understanding how spatial structures coordinate with everyday behavior. This study develops a structure–behavior coordination framework to examine how the spatia...

Multi-story buildings in seismic regions are susceptible to earthquake-induced damage; however, the direct correlation between observed damage patterns and underlying failure mechanisms remains insufficiently understood. The Ms6.8 Luding earthquake,...

Integrated seismic–environmental retrofit is gaining attention in research and practice, as it combines resilience and sustainability objectives in building retrofits. However, current research and practice remain fragmented. This paper presents a sy...

With the intensification of global aging, a comfortable indoor environment is crucial for the well-being of the elderly. However, research on the thermal effect of solar radiation, i.e., infrared radiation, remains scarce. This study innovatively use...

Reinforced soil retaining walls (RSWs) for railways are key subgrade structures that bear cyclic loads from trains, and their long-term durability directly affects railway operation safety. The mechanical behavior of RSWs under cyclic loading has bee...

The rapid expansion of metro systems has exacerbated lighting-related issues, including uneven illuminance, glare, and blind spots. These issues compromise passenger visual comfort and perceived safety. Previous research has predominantly focused on...

The concrete pouring process is difficult to observe inside formwork. With increasingly complex formwork systems and denser reinforcement layouts, honeycomb defects and surface pores are prone to form at beam–column joint core locations. The mo...

Enhancing interlayer bond strength remains a critical challenge in the extrusion-based 3D printing of cementitious materials. This study investigates the optimisation of interlayer bond strength in extrusion-based 3D-printed cementitious materials th...

Research Objective: This study analyzes the budget quotas and sample cases of traffic engineering and landscaping projects to address the following issues: low accuracy and inability to reflect the cost levels of enterprises in the existing cost esti...

For the purpose of ensuring the construction safety of tunnel excavation, it is necessary to adopt a suitable pre-support technology to reinforce the surrounding rock. The pipe roof reinforcement method and the leading ductule method are the most com...

This study focuses on the performance evolution of Engineering Geopolymer Composites (EGCs) in long-term thermal environments, investigating the mechanical properties and microstructural evolution of alkali-activated fly ash–slag composites und...

Joint connections are critical to the overall performance of prefabricated structures. This paper proposes a novel reverse-rotation locking sleeve connection method, designed to ensure the safety of joint engineering while optimizing construction pro...

Building Energy Modelling (BEM) practitioners play a crucial role in delivering energy-efficient buildings by analysing building performance using simulation tools. However, their experiences while using BEM software to predict building energy perfor...

This study investigates the shear behavior of double-skin truss-reinforced composite shear walls through finite element analysis validated by published tests. Parametric studies reveal that the shear strength increases with the axial compression rati...

Nuclear power plant (NPP) shear walls are typically ultra-thick and heavily reinforced, posing significant challenges for conventional cast-in-place (CIP) construction. To overcome these issues, this study proposes a precast concrete shear wall (PCSW...

The development of wind power aligns with the strategy of low-carbon development and plays a crucial role in the global transition to a green economy. The segmented steel–concrete wind turbine tower offers advantages such as modular fragment pr...

This paper conducts a multi-objective comparative study on various ventilation–radiant coupled heating systems that combine mixing ventilation (MV) and displacement ventilation (DV) with ceiling, side wall, and floor radiant heating. The aim is...

Climate change exacerbates challenges for old urban parks in high-density cores, intensifying urban heat islands and overcrowding hazards and causing limited extreme weather resilience. These parks face climate maladaptation, urban health risks, and...

The calculation of energy consumption in building plans is usually carried out after design completion, resulting in high time costs and hindering their application in the early design stage. This study focused on the heating and cooling demands of n...

The protection and dissemination of cultural heritage in the digital age are confronted with dual problems of fragmented cultural narratives and insufficient public participation, which have now become a major bottleneck in realizing the value of cul...

Various studies on the envelope renovation of existing residential buildings have quantified energy savings effects across various climate conditions and building types yet have also reported discrepancies between predicted and actual energy savings...

Accurate forecasting of residential heating loads is crucial for guiding heating system control strategies and improving energy efficiency. In recent years, research on heating load forecasting has primarily focused on continuous district heating sys...

In order to further explore the role of infill walls in the progressive collapse resistance of reinforced concrete (RC) spatial frames, based on ANSYS/LS-DYNA finite element analysis software, the refined numerical models of pure RC spatial frames an...

There was an error in the derivation of the non-classical boundary conditions presented in the original publication [...]

The availability of key precursors of alkali-activated binder (AAB) systems is declining, requiring sources. Calcined clays (CCs) stand out as a promising alternative due to their widespread accessibility. Although the properties of CC and blast furn...

As global energy challenges intensify, reducing energy consumption in buildings is becoming a crucial economic and environmental priority. Despite extensive research on energy efficiency, a comprehensive synthesis that addresses emerging trends, eco-...

The ventilation system is one of the most important elements of a building for the appropriate insurance of indoor climate parameters. Nowadays, textile ventilation systems are increasingly being used as a solution for low-energy buildings. Greater a...

Sixteen beam–column joints with different column types and connection configurations were designed and tested to identify suitable joints for low-rise prefabricated square steel tube (SST) columns and H-beams. The columns included hollow square...

Prefabricated building projects represent industrialized and intelligent construction through factory production, standardized design, and mechanized assembly. This study presents a multi-agent simulation approach to model the prefabricated construct...

Emergency evacuation signage in metro stations plays a critical role in guiding occupants to evacuate quickly and safely. However, variations in placement height and other display attributes can affect the perceptual efficiency of signage. This study...

This study investigates the deterioration of corroded reinforced concrete pipes and their restoration using ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC), utilizing Three-Edge Bearing Tests and 3D finite element analysis under uniform corrosion-induced wall...

The adoption of robots in the construction phase can improve safety by replacing hazardous tasks and enhance productivity by automating repetitive work. Despite these advantages, adoption remains slow, constrained by economic, industrial, institution...

Art intervention has emerged as an innovative pathway for community regeneration, significantly enhancing physical and socio-economic conditions, yet its specific impacts on community resilience remain underexplored. This study proposes an evaluation...

The building sector accounts for nearly 40% of total energy consumption in Europe, with heritage buildings posing a critical challenge due to conservation constraints. This study investigates two protected heritage sites—Palazzo Ruspoli in Cerv...

This study examines the interdependent performance of fire detection systems, automatic sprinklers, and natural smoke ventilation in warehouse environments. Using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations with PyroSim and FDS, four operational s...

Solar radiation and snow accumulation are the two important factors impacting thermal states of the permafrost beneath embankments with asphalt pavement in the Arctic regions, which can threaten the stability of permafrost and thus operation safety....

The built environment influences urban quality of life, particularly through material properties and design decisions that affect thermal comfort, energy consumption, and environmental performance. Among the physical parameters shaping urban microcli...

University campus teaching areas are essential spaces for students’ daily learning and recovery, in which soundscapes play a crucial role in shaping restorative experiences. This study aimed to explore the restorative effects of soundscapes in...

This study investigates the use of thermally activated composite panels (TACP) as an energy-efficient retrofitting solution for existing buildings. By utilizing low-grade heat sources, TACP offers significant energy efficiency and carbon emission red...

China’s urbanisation has transitioned from an era of rapid, coarse expansion to one of refined and targeted development. In accordance with China’s “dual-carbon” strategy, the building sector—presently the third-largest...

Given the significant impact of concrete’s compressive strength on structural service life, the development of accurate and efficient prediction methods is critically important. A hybrid machine learning modeling method based on the Whale Optim...

The civil construction sector is crucial to global economic development, influencing GDP and driving innovation with Industry 4.0 technologies such as BIM and IoT. However, how these technologies can be effectively aligned with the principles of Sust...

Rainwater, originating from atmospheric precipitation, has historically been used as an alternative source to meet daily water needs. This study aims to analyze the physicochemical and microbiological parameters of rainwater in order to assess its po...

This study employed machine learning to establish an intelligent model for rapid and accurate seismic damage assessment of steel bundled-tube stories. The study built a 100-story elastoplastic steel bundled-tube model based on an actual engineering c...