Innovations in Structural Materials and Performance-Based Building Design
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 July 2026 | Viewed by 84
Special Issue Editors
Interests: steel and concrete composite structure; steel structures; modular steel building; sandwich panel; non linear analysis of steel structures; new form of steel-concrete compo-site structures; fire structural analysis
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: steel and concrete composite structure; steel structures; modular steel building; nonlinear analysis of steel structures; new form of steel-concrete composite structures; fire structural analysis
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recent advances in building engineering have highlighted the critical role of innovative structural materials in achieving safer, more durable, and sustainable buildings. This Special Issue aims to gather original research and reviews on the development, characterization, and performance assessment of advanced structural materials used in modern construction. Topics include the mechanical, thermal, and fire performance of novel materials; material–structure interactions; and the integration of these materials into performance-based design frameworks. In particular, we welcome contributions focusing on experimental studies, numerical modeling, and multi-scale approaches that enhance structural resilience and efficiency. This issue seeks to promote interdisciplinary dialogue between materials science, structural engineering, and architectural design communities.
Prof. Dr. Xiaoxiong Zha
Dr. Wentao Li
Dr. Dejing Chen
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- structural materials
- performance-based design
- building structures
- mechanical behavior
- thermal performance
- fire resistance
- durability
- numerical modeling
- experimental studies
- structural resilience
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