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CivilEng, Volume 6, Issue 4

2025 December - 17 articles

Cover Story: The cooling effect of roof greenings on the interior of buildings is primarily driven by plant transpiration and the evaporation of water from the substrate. Additional relevant effects include shading of the plants and an increase in overall heat capacity. In state-of-the-art buildings, however, a layer of thermal insulation is incorporated into the envelope. This results in a substantial portion of the cooling power being dissipated externally rather than benefiting the interior spaces. To mitigate this decoupling, a hydraulic connection between the roof greening and the interior of the building is introduced. To evaluate the resulting improvement in indoor cooling, the reduction in yearly overheating hours in residential buildings is estimated. Furthermore, the corresponding decrease in energy demand for climatization is calculated. View this paper
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Articles (17)

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,489 Views
23 Pages

Large-Scale Testing of a Novel Self-Centering Brace with U-Shaped Plates for Seismic Energy Dissipation

  • Onur Gurler,
  • Ozgur Ozcelik,
  • Sadik Can Girgin,
  • Atakan Aksoy and
  • Cagri Cetik

15 December 2025

Energy-dissipating braces are novel structural components as they not only accommodate the seismic energy demand but also enhance both the flexibility and overall earthquake resistance of the structure, preventing brittle or non-ductile behavior. The...

(This article belongs to the Topic Advances on Structural Engineering, 3rd Edition)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,161 Views
20 Pages

9 December 2025

The cement industry significantly contributes to global CO2 emissions, making material efficiency in concrete structures a crucial sustainability goal. This study addresses the challenge of excessive cement usage in traditional concrete design by opt...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Machine Learning and AI-Driven Innovations in Concrete Technology and Construction Materials)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,949 Views
23 Pages

Colour-Coded BIM Models for Corrosion Severity Assessment in Steel Bridges

  • Mohammad Amin Oyarhossein,
  • Gabriel Sugiyama,
  • Fernanda Rodrigues and
  • Hugo Rodrigues

3 December 2025

This article presented a method for grading and visualising corrosion in steel pedestrian bridges using Building Information Modelling (BIM). Traditional inspection methods are often manual and subjective, which reduces their reliability and repeatab...

(This article belongs to the Section Urban, Economy, Management and Transportation Engineering)
  • Review
  • Open Access
1,713 Views
24 Pages

Conundrum of Hydrologic Research: Insights from the Evolution of Flood Frequency Analysis

  • Fahmidah Ummul Ashraf,
  • William H. Pennock and
  • Ashish D. Borgaonkar

2 December 2025

Given the apparent gap between scientific research and engineering practice, this paper tracks the dominating perspectives that have shaped the growth of hydrological research. Based on five eras, dominated with specific paradigms and/or ideologies,...

(This article belongs to the Section Water Resources and Coastal Engineering)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,648 Views
30 Pages

Probabilistic Seismic Performance Assessment of a Representative Soft-First-Story Building in an Earthquake-Prone Region

  • Aaron Gutierrez-Lopez,
  • Dante Tolentino,
  • Federico Valenzuela-Beltran,
  • J. Martin Leal-Graciano,
  • Juan Bojorquez and
  • J. Ramon Gaxiola-Camacho

30 November 2025

The structural performance of mid-rise buildings with a soft first story is a critical issue in earthquake-prone regions. This paper presents a detailed assessment of both the seismic performance and the structural reliability of a confined masonry m...

(This article belongs to the Section Structural and Earthquake Engineering)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,134 Views
23 Pages

Fragility and Seismic Performance Assessment of RC Frames Under Chinese and Pakistani Building Codes

  • Muhammad Usama Aslam,
  • Tariq Umar,
  • Musaab Suliman,
  • Muhammad Usman Siddiq,
  • Hamid Rajabnejad and
  • Ambar Farooq

30 November 2025

The increasing integration of Chinese-engineered infrastructure in Pakistan under the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) necessitates a comparative evaluation of seismic resilience between the Chinese and Pakistani building codes. This stu...

(This article belongs to the Topic Advances on Structural Engineering, 3rd Edition)
  • Article
  • Open Access
847 Views
18 Pages

30 November 2025

This study presents an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional energy-intensive methods for soil improvement by investigating an enzyme-induced active magnesium oxide carbonation (EIMC) technique for the stabilization of gravelly soil. T...

(This article belongs to the Section Geotechnical, Geological and Environmental Engineering)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,413 Views
18 Pages

Synergic Co-Benefits and Value of Digital Technology Enablers for Circular Management Models Across Value Chain Stakeholders in the Built Environment

  • Sakdirat Kaewunruen,
  • Charalampos Baniotopoulos,
  • Patrick Teuffel,
  • Hamza Driou,
  • Otso Valta,
  • Jan Pešta and
  • Diana Bajare

23 November 2025

It is undeniable that digital technology enables, e.g., building information modelling, digital twins, extended reality (i.e., virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality), and automation, have recently played a significant role in the construc...

(This article belongs to the Section Urban, Economy, Management and Transportation Engineering)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,252 Views
10 Pages

11 November 2025

This paper analyzes the physics of the TMD-Inerter for harmonic vibrations. The basic TMD-Inerter layout is assumed, where the inerter is installed between the TMD mass and the structural mass. For harmonic vibrations, the inerter force can be formul...

(This article belongs to the Section Mathematical Models for Civil Engineering)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2,414 Views
28 Pages

10 November 2025

Within the scope of this article is the presentation of a modelling and measurement approach for the effects of roof greenings and the application of the approach to evaluate the influence of roof greenings upon the thermal conditions inside a typica...

(This article belongs to the Topic Energy Systems in Buildings and Occupant Comfort)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,275 Views
29 Pages

5 November 2025

Traditional construction logistics rely on manual processes and fragmented tools, leading to inefficient planning, poor communication, and disorganized supply chains. Despite advances in digitalization, there is a lack of integrated, data-driven appr...

(This article belongs to the Topic Construction Project Management and Infrastructure Sustainability)
  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
1,713 Views
29 Pages

31 October 2025

The incorporation of Basalt Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (BFRP) materials marks a significant advancement in the adoption of sustainable and high-performance technologies in structural engineering. This study investigates the flexural behavior of four-me...

(This article belongs to the Section Structural and Earthquake Engineering)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,787 Views
17 Pages

Evaluation of Non-Proprietary Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) to Resistance of Freeze–Thaw

  • Raid S. Alrashidi,
  • Megan S. Voss,
  • Ali Alsubeai,
  • Emad Alshammari and
  • Kyle A. Riding

23 October 2025

UHPC has been found to have excellent freeze–thaw durability in cold regions. Previous UHPC testing performed has mostly focused on concrete with compressive strength above 21 ksi (145 MPa). In this study, testing was conducted to determine at...

(This article belongs to the Section Construction and Material Engineering)
  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
1,495 Views
31 Pages

Parametric Study of the Physical Responses of NSM CFRP-Strengthened RC T-Beams in the Negative Moment Region

  • Yanuar Haryanto,
  • Gathot Heri Sudibyo,
  • Hsuan-Teh Hu,
  • Fu-Pei Hsiao,
  • Laurencius Nugroho,
  • Dani Nugroho Saputro,
  • Habib Raihan Suryanto and
  • Abel Earnesta Christopher Haryanto

20 October 2025

This study presented a comprehensive finite element (FE) investigation into the flexural behavior of RC T-beams strengthened in the negative moment region using near-surface mounted (NSM) carbon-fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRP) rods. A three-dimensio...

(This article belongs to the Section Structural and Earthquake Engineering)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,834 Views
17 Pages

Water Hyacinth Geotextiles as a Nature-Based Solution for Riverbank Protection in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta

  • Nguyen Quoc Bang,
  • Dinh Van Duy,
  • Tran Van Ty,
  • Cu Ngoc Thang,
  • Nigel K. Downes and
  • Hitoshi Tanaka

19 October 2025

Riverbank erosion in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta (VMD) poses a serious threat to agricultural lands, infrastructure, and local communities. Conventional protective measures, such as synthetic geotextiles and concrete revetments, are often costly and...

(This article belongs to the Section Construction and Material Engineering)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2,637 Views
19 Pages

Design and Analysis of Suction Anchor Foundations for an Integrated Offshore Renewable and Aquaculture System

  • Peng Gao,
  • Yongjin Cheng,
  • Bin Wang,
  • Zhenqiang Jiang,
  • Ben He,
  • Weijiang Chu,
  • Gen Xiong,
  • Ruilong Shi,
  • Xiangming Ge and
  • Qingxiang Meng
  • + 1 author

18 October 2025

This study presents the design and performance assessment of suction anchor foundations for an integrated offshore wind–solar–aquaculture system located in Jiangsu Sheyang, China. The project represents one of the first practical demonstr...

(This article belongs to the Section Water Resources and Coastal Engineering)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2,067 Views
24 Pages

2 October 2025

Explosions, including those from war weapons, terrorist attacks, etc., can lead to damage and overall collapse of bridges. However, there are no clear guidelines for anti-blast design and protective measures for bridges under blast loading in current...

(This article belongs to the Section Mathematical Models for Civil Engineering)
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