Rational Design and Application of UHPC for Advanced Structural Systems
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 536
Special Issue Editors
Interests: UHPC; FRP; UHPC structures; UHPC strengthening structures; UHPC-RC composite structures
Interests: FRC; TRC; UHPC; UHPC-RC composite structures; seismic performance
Interests: FRC; FRP; tunneling structures; FRP-reinforced concrete/FRC; UHPC-RC composites used in underground structures; FRP-reinfoced strcutures
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Interests: FRP-reinforced UHPC structures; application of UHPC in prefabricated structures; wharf structures; stcucture design
Interests: UHPC made of seawater and sea sand; UHPC-NC composite beams; FRP-reinforced UHPC; durability; FRC
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The evolution of modern infrastructure toward large-scale, lightweight, modular, and durable systems has highlighted the limitations of conventional reinforced concrete, particularly in terms of self-weight, durability, and mechanical performance under harsh service conditions. Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC), characterized by its superior compressive and tensile strength, enhanced toughness, and exceptional durability, offers a promising alternative to address these challenges. Nevertheless, the relatively high material cost of UHPC has constrained its widespread structural adoption. Consequently, the development of rational structural applications—where the material’s superior properties are strategically utilized to achieve optimal performance–cost balance—represents a critical topic in research and engineering.
This Special Issue seeks to advance the understanding and implementation of UHPC in structural engineering by showcasing innovative research on its design, behavior, and practical deployment. We invite researchers to submit papers that address the integration of UHPC in hybrid and composite structural systems, its use in prefabricated and modular construction, and its application in strengthening and rehabilitating existing structures. Contributions may also explore material optimization, structural detailing, long-term performance, lifecycle sustainability, and economic feasibility. Both fundamental studies and applied case histories are welcome, with the goal of bridging the gap between material innovation and structural system development.
We encourage the submission of high-quality original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and insightful case studies that collectively contribute to the formulation of design guidelines, the optimization of construction processes, and the promotion of sustainable and resilient infrastructure through the rational use of UHPC.
Dr. Zhiyuan Chen
Dr. Xiaofei Zhang
Dr. Chang Su
Dr. Xinyu Hu
Dr. Kaidi Jiang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- the application of UHPC in hybrid and composite structures
- the application of UHPC in prefabricated modular construction
- the application of UHPC in structural strengthening and rehabilitation
- sustainable infrastructure based on UHPC
- structural performance enhancement based on UHPC
- methodologies for designing advanced structural systems containing UHPC
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