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Advances and Application of Construction Materials

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Civil Engineering".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2026 | Viewed by 306

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Francisco J. Rescalvo

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Building Engineering School, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
Interests: material characterization; structural analysis; mechanical properties; acoustic emission; wood science; acoustic analysis; wood anatomy; materials; carbon
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Dr. Rafael Pareja

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Department of Structural Mechanics and Hydraulic Engineering, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
Interests: numerical methods; finite element method; discrete element method; wood science; timber structures; historical structures; particle mechanics; sediment transport; fluid mechanics
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

In recent decades, construction technology has evolved significantly. Proof of this are the advances in different materials, such as the use of carbon fiber or the development of engineered wood products (EWPs). These two examples mark a change in the construction trend towards more efficient and environmentally sustainable solutions. The application of novel materials is vital to the success of the construction solution. This involves knowing and understanding how the junctions work, as well as the interaction of different materials in the structural assembly.

The papers to be published in this Special Issue are expected to cover new structural product designs, new measurement techniques, new testing methods, and new evaluation procedures, validation, case studies, structural health monitoring, etc.

Dr. Francisco J. Rescalvo
Dr. Rafael Pareja
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • structural design
  • structural healt monitoring
  • timber
  • composites
  • bonding
  • mechanical performance
  • new applications

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Performance Analysis of Hybrid Steel–Concrete and Timber–Concrete Composite Pile Systems in Variable Density Sandy Soils Using Experimental and Numerical Insights
by Ibrahim Haruna Umar, Müge Elif Fırat, Hang Lin, Hamza Tijjani Shehu and Rihong Cao
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(11), 5868; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15115868 - 23 May 2025
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Hybrid composite pile foundations face critical challenges in terms of optimizing load transfer mechanisms across variable soil densities, particularly in regions like Kano, Nigeria, characterized by loose to dense sandy deposits and fluctuating groundwater levels. This study addresses the need for sustainable, high-performance [...] Read more.
Hybrid composite pile foundations face critical challenges in terms of optimizing load transfer mechanisms across variable soil densities, particularly in regions like Kano, Nigeria, characterized by loose to dense sandy deposits and fluctuating groundwater levels. This study addresses the need for sustainable, high-performance foundation systems that are adaptable to diverse geotechnical conditions. The research evaluates the mechanical behavior of steel–concrete and timber–concrete hybrid piles, quantifying skin friction dynamics, combining eight (8) classical ultimate bearing capacity (UBC) methods (Vesic, Hansen, Coyle and Castello, etc.) with numerical simulations, and assessing load distribution across sand relative densities (10%, 35%, 50%, 75%, 95%). Laboratory investigations included the geotechnical characterization of Wudil River well-graded sand (SW), direct shear tests, and interface shear tests on composite materials. Relative densities were calibrated using electro-pneumatic compaction. Increasing Dr from 10% to 95% reduced void ratios (0.886–0.476) and permeability (0.01–0.0001 cm/s) while elevating dry unit weight (14.1–18.0 kN/m3). Skin friction angles rose from 12.8° (steel–concrete) to 37.4° (timber–concrete) at Dr = 95%, with timber interfaces outperforming steel by 7.4° at Dr = 10%. UBC for steel–concrete piles spanned from 353.1 kN (Vesic, Dr = 10%) to 14,379 kN (Vesic, Dr = 95%), while timber–concrete systems achieved 9537.5 kN (Hansen, Dr = 95%). PLAXIS simulations aligned closely with Vesic’s predictions (14,202 vs. 14,379 kN). The study underscores the significance of soil density, material interfaces, and method selection in foundation design. Full article
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