Design, Fabrication and Applications of Steel Structures
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Civil Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 918
Special Issue Editors
Interests: civil engineering; high-perfomance steel; additive manufacturing; residual stress; fatigue behavior; buckling behavior
Interests: steel and concrete composite structures; engineered cementitious composites (ECC) ; ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC); high strength steel structures; bridge strengthening
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Steel structures serve as the backbone of modern infrastructure, facilitating the construction of iconic skyscrapers, expansive bridges, efficient industrial facilities, and resilient energy installations. Their enduring appeal is attributed to their unique synergy of strength, versatility, ductility, and the potential for sustainability through recycling. However, the field is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by advancements in materials science, digital technologies, and sophisticated analysis methods, as well as evolving demands for performance, efficiency, and environmental responsibility. This continuous evolution necessitates the dedicated exploration and dissemination of cutting-edge research and innovative practices.
This Special Issue addresses the comprehensive lifecycle of steel structures, specifically focusing on the integrated themes of Design, Fabrication, and Application. It aims to capture the latest developments and address current challenges in the field. We seek high-quality contributions that explore novel design methodologies, including performance-based, seismic, fire, and sustainable design; optimization techniques; and the application of advanced computational tools such as AI and digital twins. Research on innovative fabrication processes, automation, robotics, additive manufacturing (3D printing), quality control, and the development and use of new high-performance steels (e.g., high-strength, stainless, fire-resistant) is particularly welcome. Furthermore, we encourage the submission of articles that detail pioneering applications, case studies of best practices, advancements in connection design, structural health monitoring, retrofitting techniques, lifecycle assessment, and the role of steel in contributing to the circular economy within construction.
This collection will serve as a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, fabricators, and policymakers, facilitating knowledge exchange and accelerating advancements in the sustainable and efficient realization of steel structures for the future.
Dr. Jie Wang
Dr. Fengjiang Qin
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- advanced materials
- structural design
- fabrication technology
- additive manufacturing
- structural performance
- sustainable construction
- steel-concrete composite structures
- digitalization
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