Seismic Performance of Modern and Sustainable Construction Materials
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Construction and Building Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 January 2025 | Viewed by 2016
Special Issue Editors
Interests: soft computing; seismic damage and vulnerability assessment; building damage classification; data science and analysis; rapid screening methods
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Interests: structural dynamics; earthquake engineering; seismic isolation; structural vibration control; soil–structure interaction; finite element method; boundary element method; computer-aided structural analysis; elastodynamics; elastoplasticity
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In recent years, there has been a significant push toward developing and implementing modern construction materials in the building industry. These materials, ranging from advanced composites to sustainable materials (such as aerated autoclaved concrete, recycled materials, bamboo, and cross-laminated timber), promise to improve the sustainability and performance of buildings. However, a critical aspect of building performance is its ability to withstand seismic events. This Special Issue explores the current state of the art in applying modern construction materials and their seismic performance.
The Special Issue will publish original research articles and review papers that address the following topics:
- The seismic performance of advanced composite materials in construction, such as fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) and engineered cementitious composites (ECCs);
- The use of sustainable construction materials, such as bamboo and cross-laminated timber, in seismic-resistant structures;
- Innovative approaches to enhancing the seismic performance of existing building materials, such as concrete and steel;
- Case studies demonstrating the successful implementation of modern construction materials in seismic-resistant structures;
- Future directions and challenges in the use of modern construction materials in seismic-resistant design and construction.
The use of modern construction materials has the potential to revolutionize the building industry by improving the sustainability and performance of buildings. This Special Issue aims to collate the latest research findings on the seismic performance of these materials, providing a comprehensive overview of their current state of the art and future directions. We welcome submissions from researchers, practitioners, and industry professionals working in this exciting field.
Dr. Ehsan Harirchian
Dr. Denise-Penelope N. Kontoni
Guest Editors
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