Advances in Bridge Design and Construction: Sustainable Innovations and Emerging Technologies
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Civil Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 2 June 2026 | Viewed by 46
Special Issue Editors
Interests: structural engineering; bridge infrastructure design; evaluation; rehabilitation; strengthening; applications of fibre reinforced polymers (FRP) in bridges and structures; accelerated bridge construction using prefabricated bridge elements and connection technology; high-performance concrete and steel applications for sustainable bridges; integral abutment bridges
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Interests: accelerated bridge construction; bridge design; bridge rehabilitation; structures strengthening using FRP materials; soil–structure interaction; deep foundations; FE modelling
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Bridges are more than mere crossings—they are symbols of human progress, connectivity, and technological achievement, playing a major role in the economic and social development of communities and nations. Globally, many bridges have reached the end of their service lives, necessitating reinforcement, rehabilitation, or replacement. These efforts must now contend with resource limitations, climate change, and increasingly restrictive seismic and safety requirements.
To meet the challenges of modern bridge engineering, sustainability must be central to design and construction. Beyond structural strength, safety, and cost-efficiency, bridges should also embody environmental responsibility, durability, and social value. Innovations in materials, including smart and high-performance composites, enhance efficiency while minimizing maintenance and embodied carbon. At the same time, digital technologies and artificial intelligence are transforming the design process, enabling engineers to optimize resource use, predict long-term performance, and simulate sustainability outcomes before construction begins. Prefabrication and modular construction methods further contribute to sustainability by reducing waste, accelerating timelines, and minimizing disruptions to surrounding ecosystems and communities. In addition, modern bridge projects should embrace life-cycle thinking, considering not just the immediate construction phase but the entire lifespan of the structure. Strategies such as incorporating renewable energy elements, using recycled or locally sourced materials, and designing for adaptability and deconstruction should also be integrated as part of a circular economy approach.
This Special Issue invites researchers and practising engineers to submit original articles addressing advances and future perspectives in the design, rehabilitation, and construction of innovative sustainable bridges. Submissions may include case studies as well as reviews of novel practices and methodologies.
Prof. Dr. Khaled Sennah
Prof. Dr. Munzer Hassan
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- bridge design
- construction
- rehabilitation
- sustainability
- innovative materials
- digital technologies
- artificial intelligence
- climate change
- circular economy
- life-cycle cost
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