Durability and Seismic Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Structures
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 1
Special Issue Editors
Interests: reinforced concrete structures; earthquake engineering
Interests: deployable and foldable structures; origami; long-span space/spatial structures; mechanical metamaterials; precast concrete structures; 3D printing concrete
Interests: numerical methods in earthquake engineering; assessment of seismic-resistant response; evaluation of seismic vulnerability of structures; pre-seismic strengthening with frp; new methods for seismic analysis and design
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Reinforced concrete structures are central to modern infrastructure and must meet increasing demands for durability, safety, and resilience in the face of environmental challenges and seismic hazards. This Special Issue aims to gather together high-quality contributions that explore recent advances in the durability and seismic behavior of RC structures from diverse perspectives, and topics of interest include, but are not limited to, deterioration mechanisms such as corrosion, alkali-silica reaction, freeze–thaw damage, and sulfate attack; performance under seismic loading including cyclic degradation, collapse mechanisms, and energy dissipation; novel materials like high-performance concrete, fiber-reinforced composites, and self-healing materials; structural health monitoring and damage detection; lifecycle assessment and predictive modeling; and innovative design, retrofitting, and rehabilitation strategies.
We also encourage submissions focusing on emerging technologies and interdisciplinary approaches, such as artificial intelligence, digital twins, probabilistic performance assessments, and sustainability-oriented frameworks. Case studies, experimental investigations, numerical modeling, and comprehensive reviews that enhance understanding and practical applications are all welcome.
This Special Issue offers a platform for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to contribute to developing more durable, adaptive, and seismically resilient RC structures for future built environments.
Dr. Pablo F. Parra
Prof. Dr. Jianguo Cai
Prof. Dr. Juan Carlos Vielma-Perez
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- reinforced concrete
- durability
- seismic performance
- deterioration mechanisms
- structural health monitoring
- advanced materials
- retrofitting and rehabilitation
- lifecycle assessment
- resilient infrastructure
- AI and digital tools in structural engineering
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