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Dynamic Response of Composite or Biomimetic Structures Under Impact/Blast Loading
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Dynamic Response of Composite or Biomimetic Structures Under Impact/Blast Loading

A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Building Structures".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2026 | Viewed by 3008

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Dr. Lingzhao Meng

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Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China
Interests: light-weight metal; high-strength steel; thin-walled tubes; residual stress distributions; aluminum foam composite structures; steel-concrete composite structures; impact-resistant performance; blast loading
Dr. Zefang Wang

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Institute of Smart City and Intelligent Transportation, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610097, China
Interests: steel-concrete composite structures; bridge structure; impacting resistance; weathering steel; steel corrosion
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Dr. Ming Zhang

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School of Civil Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 614202, China
Interests: sustainable bamboo engineering; hybrid timber-bamboo systems; resilient spatial structures; intelligent seismic control; multi-hazard mitigation
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Dr. Jun Gong

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School of Civil Engineering and Geomatics, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, China
Interests: earthquake engineering; transmission tower-line systems; large-span spatial structures; steel-concrete composite structures; seismic incident directionality; energy dissipation and seismic reduction; photovoltaic support systems
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Modern structures are increasingly subjected to extreme dynamic loads, such as impacts, explosions, and shock waves, which pose significant threats to their integrity and safety. Composite and biomimetic materials, with their superior energy absorption, lightweight properties, and tailored mechanical performance, offer promising solutions for impact and blast-resistant designs. However, understanding their dynamic behavior under such extreme conditions remains a critical challenge for structural safety and performance.

This Special Issue aims to collect groundbreaking research and innovative developments in the dynamic analysis of composite and biomimetic structures subjected to impact and blast loadings. The scope encompasses, but is not limited to, the following research areas:

  • Experimental and numerical investigations of impact/blast effects on advanced materials;
  • Energy absorption and dissipation in bio-inspired and layered structures;
  • Damage assessment and durability evaluation under repetitive dynamic loads;
  • Protective design strategies, including metamaterials and adaptive structures;
  • Machine learning and AI-driven approaches for predicting impact/blast resistance;
  • Design optimization of composite structural systems for combined impact-blast resistance.

Dr. Lingzhao Meng
Dr. Zefang Wang
Dr. Ming Zhang
Dr. Jun Gong
Guest Editors

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-anonymized peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Buildings is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • dynamic response
  • composite structures
  • biomimetic materials
  • impact resistance
  • protective design
  • blast loading

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Study on the Mechanical Behavior of the Bamboo Scrimber Dowel-Bearing Under Sustained Loading Based on SICD Method
by Ming Zhang, Gang Wang, Huaigang Ma, Dongxiang Xie, Hongsen Wu and Wuxia Sun
Buildings 2026, 16(14), 2720; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings16142720 - 8 Jul 2026
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The mechanical behavior of bamboo scrimber dowel-bearing under sustained loading was investigated via the Stepped Isothermal Creep Deformation (SICD) method using a 30-ton multi-field coupling system, with the test conducted over a duration of 51.5 h. Experimental results revealed three typical failure modes: [...] Read more.
The mechanical behavior of bamboo scrimber dowel-bearing under sustained loading was investigated via the Stepped Isothermal Creep Deformation (SICD) method using a 30-ton multi-field coupling system, with the test conducted over a duration of 51.5 h. Experimental results revealed three typical failure modes: material failure, local compression failure, and crushing failure. The damage degree increased linearly with stress level. SEM microstructural analysis further indicated that failure originated from progressive fracture and bending of fiber bundles, as well as layer compression and cracking induced by mechanical loading. The deformation process of bamboo scrimber dowel-bearing under sustained loading comprises four distinct stages, namely short-term deformation, initial creep, stable creep, and divergent creep. The divergent creep stage manifests exclusively at stress levels of SL = 0.6, while at lower-stress levels, SL = 0.2 and SL = 0.4, only the first three stages are observed within the 51.5 h test duration. In addition, a preliminary analysis was conducted on the stiffness and strength reduction in bamboo scrimber dowel-bearing under sustained loading. These research findings elucidate the mechanical behavior of bamboo scrimber dowel-bearing under sustained loading, providing preliminary insights to inform future durability assessment and design methodology development for bamboo scrimber joint connections. Full article
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Protecting RC Plate Subjected to Combined Effect of Blast and Fragments with ECC
by Tianming He, Xiaojuan Wang and Hongyuan Zhou
Buildings 2026, 16(10), 2005; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings16102005 - 20 May 2026
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To improve the resistance of reinforced concrete (RC) plates against combined blast and fragment loading, the effectiveness of engineered cementitious composite (ECC) protective layers was investigated. Existing studies have mainly focused on single loading conditions, while the coupled effects and the influence of [...] Read more.
To improve the resistance of reinforced concrete (RC) plates against combined blast and fragment loading, the effectiveness of engineered cementitious composite (ECC) protective layers was investigated. Existing studies have mainly focused on single loading conditions, while the coupled effects and the influence of key ECC design parameters remain insufficiently understood. In this study, validated numerical models were developed to examine the effects of ECC thickness, compressive strength, and protective configuration on the structural response. The results show that ECC protection significantly mitigated damage and deformation, identifying thickness as the dominant factor. As the ECC thickness increased, the cratering area decreased from approximately 650,000 mm2 to nearly zero, and the central displacement was reduced from 32.2 mm to 18.7 mm (≈42% reduction). In contrast, increasing compressive strength from C30 to C70 resulted in only a limited reduction in displacement (26.6 mm to 23.9 mm). Regarding configuration, double-sided protection further reduced displacement to 19.7 mm (≈39% reduction) and effectively suppressed damage on both surfaces. Overall, the protective performance of ECC layers is governed primarily by thickness and configuration rather than compressive strength. These findings provide quantitative guidance for the design of ECC-strengthened RC structures under combined blast and fragment loading. Full article
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Dynamic Impact and Vibration Response Analysis of Steel–UHPC Composite Containment Under Aircraft Impact
by Guopeng Ren, Rong Pan, Feng Sun and Guoliang Zhou
Buildings 2025, 15(17), 3130; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15173130 - 1 Sep 2025
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The growing concerns over nuclear power plant safety in the wake of extreme impact events have highlighted the need for containment structures with superior resistance to large commercial aircraft strikes. Conventional reinforced concrete containment has shown limitations in withstanding high-mass and high-velocity impacts, [...] Read more.
The growing concerns over nuclear power plant safety in the wake of extreme impact events have highlighted the need for containment structures with superior resistance to large commercial aircraft strikes. Conventional reinforced concrete containment has shown limitations in withstanding high-mass and high-velocity impacts, posing potential risks to structural integrity and operational safety. Addressing this challenge, this study focuses on the dynamic impact resistance and vibration behavior of steel–ultra-high-performance concrete (S-UHPC) composite containment, aiming to enhance nuclear facility resilience under beyond-design-basis aircraft impact scenarios. Validated finite element models in LS-DYNA were developed to simulate impacts from four representative large commercial aircraft types, considering variations in wall and steel plate thicknesses, UHPC grades, and soil–structure interaction conditions. Unlike existing studies that often focus on isolated parameters, this work conducts a systematic parametric analysis integrating multiple aircraft types, structural configurations, and foundation conditions, providing comprehensive insights into both global deformation and high-frequency vibration behavior. Comparative analyses with conventional reinforced concrete containment were performed, and floor response spectra were evaluated to quantify high-frequency vibration characteristics under different site conditions. The results show that S-UHPC containment reduces peak displacement by up to ~24% compared to reinforced concrete of the same thickness while effectively localizing core damage without through-thickness failure. In addition, aircraft impacts predominantly excite 90–125 Hz vibrations, with soft soil conditions amplifying acceleration responses by more than four times, underscoring the necessity of site-specific dynamic analysis in nuclear containment and equipment design. Full article
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