Structural Vibration Analysis and Control in Civil Engineering

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

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State Key Laboratory of Coastal and Offshore Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116000, China
Interests: structural health monitoring; vibration control; energy harvesting

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Dear Colleagues,

The safety and resilience of civil engineering structures are continuously challenged by dynamic loading from blasts, vibrations, earthquakes, wind, etc. To protect buildings, infrastructure, and urban communities, it is crucial to deepen our understanding of the dynamic behavior of structures, develop effective vibration control strategies, and mitigate the adverse effects of vibrations. While predictive systems for ground vibrations contribute significantly to disaster prevention, more comprehensive research is needed to analyze structural responses and improve the performance and longevity of civil engineering structures under dynamic loading.

This Special Issue, titled “Structural Vibration Analysis and Control in Civil Engineering”, aims to gather and disseminate innovative scientific research in structural vibration analysis and control. The goal is to advance the understanding of structural dynamics, propose effective vibration mitigation measures, and improve the resilience of critical infrastructure, such as bridges, high-rise buildings, and other civil engineering structures. We welcome original research articles and review studies addressing the following topics:

  • Dynamic response prediction of structures under various loading conditions;
  • Seismic design and wind-induced vibrations in civil engineering structures;
  • Measurement, spectral analysis, and energy distribution of ground vibrations;
  • Attenuation laws for blast-induced and seismic vibrations;
  • Active and passive vibration control systems for structural protection;
  • Artificial intelligence methods for vibration prediction and control;
  • Multidisciplinary approaches including experimental studies, numerical simulations, and theoretical analyses;
  • Seismic vulnerability analysis and structural damage assessments.

We encourage submissions that explore cross-cutting techniques and multidisciplinary approaches to address challenges in vibration analysis and control, advancing both the scientific frontiers and practical applications in this field. Your valuable contributions will help pave the way for more resilient and durable civil engineering structures.

Dr. Jinyang Li
Dr. Zhiqian Dong
Dr. Dinghao Yu
Dr. Jianxiao Mao
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Keywords

  • vibration analysis
  • structural control systems
  • seismic response control
  • dynamic load mitigation
  • active and passive damping modal analysis
  • wind-induced vibration control
  • structural health monitoring
  • numerical simulation in vibration

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Experimental Study of Pre-Tensioned Polygonal Prestressed T-Beam Under Combined Loading Condition
by Zengbo Yao, Mingguang Wei, Hai Yan, Dinghao Yu, Gang Li, Chunlei Zhang, Jinglin Tao and Huiteng Pei
Buildings 2025, 15(8), 1379; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15081379 - 21 Apr 2025
Abstract
In order to investigate the mechanical behavior of a novel pre-tensioned polygonal prestressed T-beam subject to combined bending, shear, and torsion, this study meticulously designed and fabricated a full-scale specimen with a calculated span of 28.28 m, a beam height of 1.8 m, [...] Read more.
In order to investigate the mechanical behavior of a novel pre-tensioned polygonal prestressed T-beam subject to combined bending, shear, and torsion, this study meticulously designed and fabricated a full-scale specimen with a calculated span of 28.28 m, a beam height of 1.8 m, and a top flange width of 1.75 m. A systematic static loading test was conducted. A multi-source data acquisition methodology was employed throughout the experiment. A variety of embedded and external sensors were strategically arranged, in conjunction with non-contact digital image correlation (VIC-3D) technology, to thoroughly monitor and analyze key mechanical performance indicators, including deformation capacity, strain distribution characteristics, cracking resistance, and crack propagation behavior. This study provides valuable insights into the damage evolution process of novel polygonal pre-tensioned T-beams under complex loading conditions. The experimental results indicate that the loading process of the specimen when subjected to combined bending, shear, and torsion, can be divided into two distinct stages: the elastic stage and the crack development stage. Cracks initially manifested at the junction of the upper flange and web at the extremities of the beam and at the bottom flange of the loaded segment. Subsequently, numerous diagonal and flexural–shear cracks developed within the web, while diagonal cracks also commenced to form on the top surface, exhibiting a propensity to propagate toward the support section. Following the appearance of diagonal cracks in the web concrete, both stirrup strain and concrete strain demonstrated abrupt changes. The peak strain observed within the upper stirrups was markedly greater than that measured in the middle and lower regions. On the front elevation of the web, the principal strain peak was concentrated near the connection line between the loading bottom and the upper support. In contrast, on the back elevation of the web, the principal tensile strain was more pronounced near the connection line between the loading top and the lower support. Full article
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