Modeling and Analysis of Composite Materials and Structures in Civil Engineering (Second Edition)
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Construction and Building Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2025 | Viewed by 931
Special Issue Editors
2. School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The application of composite materials and structures in civil engineering is becoming increasingly widespread. With their unique mechanical properties, light weight, high strength, corrosion resistance, and durability, they have become key materials for enhancing the performance of civil engineering structures. In particular, the use of composite materials in areas such as bridges, buildings, transportation infrastructure, and seismic reinforcement has shown significant technical advantages and economic benefits. For example, Fiber-Reinforced Polymers (FRPs) are widely used for structural repair and reinforcement, while prestressed composites are applied in the design of bridges and high-rise buildings, effectively extending the lifespan of structures and enhancing their disaster resistance capabilities.
Although the prospects for the application of composite materials in civil engineering are promising, there are still a series of technical challenges in their modeling and analysis. Firstly, composite materials themselves have complex multi-scale characteristics, and the characterization and simulation from microstructure to macro-performance still require further development. Secondly, the heterogeneity, anisotropy, and nonlinear behavior of composite materials make the prediction of their mechanical properties more difficult, raising higher demands for engineering design and structural safety evaluation. In particular, existing models and analysis methods still need to be improved to address real-world conditions in the study of fatigue, damage, and failure mechanisms.
To promote the application and development of composite materials and structures in civil engineering, particularly innovations and advancements in modeling and analysis, we cordially invite scholars, engineers, and researchers from related fields to submit papers. We welcome contributions on topics including, but not limited to, mechanical behavior and performance evaluation of composite materials, multi-scale modeling and simulation, applications of composites in civil structures, damage and fatigue analysis, structural optimization and design, and intelligent design and health monitoring of composites. Of particular interest are data-driven and physics-informed machine learning methods, which, through big data analysis and predictive models, demonstrate great potential in assessing the performance of composite materials and structures, identifying damage, and predicting service life. These methods also show certain advantages in terms of accuracy and computational efficiency. We look forward to discussing the latest research outcomes in this cutting-edge field with you and advancing the wider application of composites in civil engineering.
Prof. Dr. Yiming Zhang
Prof. Dr. Linlong Mu
Prof. Dr. Jiale Li
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- composite structures
- construction materials
- mechanical behavior
- modeling and simulations
- cement-based materials strength
- damage
- fatigue
- structural performance
- machine learning
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