Advances in Mechanical Behavior of Prefabricated Structures
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Building Structures".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 885
Special Issue Editors
Interests: seismic behavior; energy dissipation; dampers; crucial connections; interdisciplinary innovations
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The need for innovative and efficient construction methods has led to a significant rise in the use of prefabricated structures in the field of civil engineering. Prefabrication offers distinct advantages, including a reduced construction time, improved quality control, and enhanced sustainability. Those advantages are essentially secured by the mechanical behavior of prefabricated components.
This Special Issue, “Advances in Mechanical Behavior of Prefabricated Structures”, will highlight recent developments in, and insights into, the mechanical behavior of prefabricated structure systems. We would like to invite researchers and practitioners from around the world to contribute their findings from theoretical studies, experimental investigations, and practical applications within this area.
Possible topics for papers in this Special Issue include, but are not limited to, the following:
- The mechanical behavior and structural integrity of prefabricated components under various loading conditions;
- Innovations in materials used in prefabrication, including high-strength concrete, advanced composites, and sustainable materials;
- The effects of connection types and systems on the overall mechanical behavior of prefabricated structures;
- Numerical modelling and simulation methods for analyzing the mechanical properties of prefabricated components;
- Performance assessments of prefabricated structures under dynamic loading scenarios, such as seismic events and wind loads;
- Case studies showcasing successful applications of prefabricated structures and lessons learned from mechanical performance evaluations;
- Advances in manufacturing and assembly techniques that influence the mechanical behavior of prefabricated elements.
Through this Special Issue, we aim to provide a platform for an exchange of innovative ideas and research findings, to contribute to the advancement of prefabrication techniques. We encourage contributions from both experimental and theoretical perspectives, as well as interdisciplinary approaches that combine insights from materials sciences, structural engineering, and construction technology.
We look forward to receiving your submissions and to collectively advancing our understanding of the mechanical behavior of prefabricated structures.
Dr. Yangqing Liu
Dr. Jike Tan
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- precast concrete structures
- steel structures
- composite structures
- hybrid structures
- wind power structures
- experimental study
- numerical simulation
- theoretical study
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