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Building Structure Mechanical Properties and Behavior Analysis

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

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 8443

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Prof. Dr. Xian Li

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School of Mechanics and Civil Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
Interests: behavior of steel and composite structures; seismic behavior; buckling; stability; steel corrosion; corrugated steel plates
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Dr. Wei Li

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College Civil Engineering and Architecture, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China
Interests: behavior of steel and composite structures; seismic behavior; design of deconstruction; demountable steel structures; beam-column joints; steel frames
Dr. Yong Ye

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College of Civil Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China
Interests: reinforced concrete
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Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce the launch of a Special Issue dedicated to exploring “Building Structure Mechanical Properties and Behavior Analysis.” This initiative aims to propel research progress and bolster academic discourse within this important domain.

The scope of this Special Issue extends to, but is not confined to, the following pivotal areas:

Mechanical Properties of Building Materials: This segment welcomes investigations into novel building materials, innovations in traditional materials, rigorous testing and the simulation of material mechanical properties, as well as insights into material damage and failure mechanisms.

Analysis of Structural Mechanical Behavior: We welcome contributions that delve into structural static response, bearing capacity analysis, stability assessment, limit state design, advanced structural optimization techniques, seismic analysis including seismic isolation technologies, blast resistance evaluation, and fatigue analysis.

Structural Analysis under Special Environmental Conditions: Research examining the effects of fire, explosions, corrosion, and temperature variations on the mechanical properties of structures is highly encouraged.

Structural Health Monitoring and Damage Identification: This section seeks submissions that explore sensor-based structural health-monitoring systems, methodologies for structural damage identification, and the predictive performance evaluation of structures.

This Special Issue offers a prime platform for researchers to disseminate their findings and contribute to the growing knowledge base in this field. All manuscripts will be subject to a rigorous review process to guarantee the publication of exemplary content.

We encourage authors to submit their papers before the stated deadline. We look forward to receiving your contributions and are excited about the opportunity to collaborate and deepen our collective understanding of the mechanical properties and behavior analysis of building structures.

Prof. Dr. Xian Li
Dr. Wei Li
Dr. Yong Ye
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • mechanical properties
  • behavior analysis
  • structural optimization
  • fatigue fracture
  • seismic design and resilience
  • health monitoring
  • environmental impacts
  • damage identification

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Article
Design of Prestressed Cable Dome Using Minor Perturbation Method
by Haitao Zhou, Feng Fu, Bo Si, Deqing You and Fengjian Zhang
Buildings 2025, 15(1), 114; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15010114 - 31 Dec 2024
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For the structural design of cable domes, the determination of prestress force distribution, the section of the structural components, and initial configuration are prerequisites for the subsequent detailed design of cable and strut sizes. To solve this problem, this paper elucidates the basic [...] Read more.
For the structural design of cable domes, the determination of prestress force distribution, the section of the structural components, and initial configuration are prerequisites for the subsequent detailed design of cable and strut sizes. To solve this problem, this paper elucidates the basic theory of the Minor Perturbation Method, introduces this theory into the field of force finding design for cable dome structures, and develops a new design method whose core is the comparison between the combined stress of each component conforming to mechanical characteristics of cable-strut structure and control stress, and meeting the convergence condition by adjusting the prestress level and cross-section of components. A corresponding design flow chart is established and programmed with finite element analysis software. Through the case studies of two different kinds of cable dome, it is proven that the proposed method and software program can simply, quickly, and effectively design the cable domes with an economic cross-section. Full article
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Experimental Research on the Seismic Ductility Performance of Wavy Web PEC Beams
by Kejia Yang, Tianyu Lu, Jie Li and Hanzhong Lou
Buildings 2024, 14(10), 3101; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14103101 - 27 Sep 2024
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To improve the out-of-plane stability of partially encased composite (PEC) beam webs and enhance the synergy between concrete and section steel, a new type of wavy web PEC beam was designed and fabricated. In this study, the flange thickness and shear–span ratio were [...] Read more.
To improve the out-of-plane stability of partially encased composite (PEC) beam webs and enhance the synergy between concrete and section steel, a new type of wavy web PEC beam was designed and fabricated. In this study, the flange thickness and shear–span ratio were varied as key parameters. Low-cycle reversed loading tests were conducted to investigate the effects of these variables on the load-bearing capacity, failure patterns, deformation capacity, hysteretic energy dissipation capacity, and stiffness degradation of the wavy web PEC beams. Numerical simulations were performed using ABAQUS CAE2023, a finite element analysis (FEA) software, under low-cycle reversed loading conditions. The applicability of the ABAQUS software CAE2023 for the corrugated web PEC beam model was validated by comparing test results with finite element analysis results. A detailed parametric analysis was then carried out using the finite element model to further investigate the mechanical properties of the wavy web PEC beams. The research findings are as follows: the wavy web PEC beams exhibited good ductility; a larger shear–span ratio led to a transition in the failure pattern from shear failure to flexural failure; varying the flange thickness significantly affected the failure location and characteristics; and reducing the flange thickness could limit the propagation of concrete cracks, thereby improving toughness and energy dissipation capacity. Full article
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Cyclic Performance and Environmental Impact of Precast Demountable RCS Joints
by Wei Li, Yang Yang, Zhengyi Kong, Wei Huang, Yaping Wang and Haijing Wang
Buildings 2024, 14(10), 3071; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14103071 - 26 Sep 2024
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To facilitate the disassembly and recycling of structural components, this study proposes a novel demountable reinforced-concrete column–steel beam (RCS) joint. Numerical simulations were conducted to analyze the performance of this new RCS joint using finite element software ABAQUS 2021. Simultaneously, to expand the [...] Read more.
To facilitate the disassembly and recycling of structural components, this study proposes a novel demountable reinforced-concrete column–steel beam (RCS) joint. Numerical simulations were conducted to analyze the performance of this new RCS joint using finite element software ABAQUS 2021. Simultaneously, to expand the parametric analysis of the finite element model, further validating aspects such as concrete strength, the flange strength of the steel beam, the strength of the gusset plates, and the longitudinal reinforcement ratio were studied. The finite element analysis results demonstrate that the proposed demountable RCS joint exhibits superior bearing capacity and ductility compared to conventional cast-in-place joints. To further investigate the seismic behavior and influencing rules of this joint, analyses were carried out focusing on aspects such as hysteresis curves, skeleton curves, ductility, energy dissipation, residual deformations, and strength degradation. The findings reveal that gusset plate strengths, steel beam strength, beam-end connecting plate strength, longitudinal reinforcement ratio, and concrete strength have significant impacts on the strength and failure modes of the RCS joints. In addition, the life cycle analysis of four different material structures shows that the demountable RCS joints have the smallest carbon emission during the life cycle, which is conducive to the reuse of resources. Finally, the development of demountable RCS joints is proposed for China’s construction industry. Full article
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Study of Panel Zone Behavior in Interior Beam–Column Joints with Reduced Beam Section (RBS)
by Ke-Jia Yang, Yang Yang, Heng Ye, Wei Li and Zhao-Yu Yang
Buildings 2024, 14(5), 1386; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14051386 - 13 May 2024
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Based on the post-earthquake investigation of the Beiling and Hanshen earthquakes, many welded rigid beam–column joints were found to exhibit brittle failure. The failure modes of the joint region and the overall steel frame structure under the action of the earthquake need to [...] Read more.
Based on the post-earthquake investigation of the Beiling and Hanshen earthquakes, many welded rigid beam–column joints were found to exhibit brittle failure. The failure modes of the joint region and the overall steel frame structure under the action of the earthquake need to be studied. The seismic performance of different types of weakened beam-end interior joints was investigated. The finite element method was verified by high-strength steel beam–column joint tests conducted by our research team. Finite element modeling of weakened steel beam flanges and weakened steel beam web joints was carried out based on the validated finite element modeling method. The joints were studied and analyzed using seismic parameters such as joint stress clouds, equivalent story shear–inter-story displacement ratio curves, panel zone bending moment–shear ratio curves, ductility, stiffness, and energy dissipation. The results of this study showed that honeycomb open hole-type joints exhibit a better deformation and energy dissipation capacity compared to open circular web hole-type joints. However, their load carrying capacity is reduced, which is mainly due to the larger area of the web openings. Additionally, double reduced beam section (DRBS) joints exhibit superior seismic performance and plastic hinge outward movement characteristics compared to single reduced beam section (RBS) joints. It was also found that the deformation and energy dissipation of DRBS joints and steel beam honeycomb hole-type joints are mainly borne by the beams, with the panel zone’s participation in energy dissipation accounting for a smaller proportion of the energy. Full article
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Finite Element Analysis and Parametric Study of Panel Zones in H-Shaped Steel Beam–Column Joints
by Wei Li, Hai-Tao Fan, Heng Ye, Xu-Chuan Lin and Lian-Meng Chen
Buildings 2023, 13(11), 2821; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13112821 - 10 Nov 2023
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This paper investigates the mechanical properties of a traditional welded rigid joint with a weakened panel zone under seismic load. The created finite element model is calibrated by the high-strength steel joint test, carried out by the team in the early stage, and [...] Read more.
This paper investigates the mechanical properties of a traditional welded rigid joint with a weakened panel zone under seismic load. The created finite element model is calibrated by the high-strength steel joint test, carried out by the team in the early stage, and the effectiveness of the finite element method was verified. The finite element software ABAQUS is used to investigate the influence of different joint web thicknesses on the mechanical properties of middle column joints under a low-cyclic-loading test. Supported by a validated numerical model, the ductility, energy dissipation, and other properties of different thicknesses of panel zone column webs are carefully analyzed. The results indicate that the thickness of the web plate in the panel zone significantly affects the location of the joint plastic hinge. The ultimate loading capacity of the joints increased significantly with an increase in the thickness of the webs in the panel zones. Compared with the joint with a weakened panel zone, the hysteresis curve of the strengthened joint is fuller; meanwhile, it cannot alleviate the stress concentration at the weld holes of the web. When the thickness of the joint domain web is too weak, excessive deformation in the joint domain will lead to a decrease in the bearing capacity of the joint, causing damage. The stiffness degradation coefficient of the web-thickened specimen was found to be dominated and controlled by the stiffness of the beam; however, with an increase in the thickness of the web, the stiffness degradation coefficient remained basically unchanged. Finally, a recommendation for weakened beam–column interior joints based on the steel frame panel zone is made, which will lay a foundation for the simulation and analysis of the seismic performance of this structure. Full article
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Study of the Seismic Behavior of Simplified RCS Joints via Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis
by Wei Li, Zhexiong Wang, Xuchuan Lin, Lianmeng Chen and Baixi Chen
Buildings 2023, 13(11), 2718; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13112718 - 28 Oct 2023
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Compared to more complex structures, simply configured reinforced concrete column–steel beam (RCS) composite structures have more promising application prospects, especially in regions with moderate–high seismic levels, due to their ease of construction. However, the current understanding of the seismic performance of simplified RCS [...] Read more.
Compared to more complex structures, simply configured reinforced concrete column–steel beam (RCS) composite structures have more promising application prospects, especially in regions with moderate–high seismic levels, due to their ease of construction. However, the current understanding of the seismic performance of simplified RCS joints is not sufficient. Validated by experimental results, a nonlinear finite element analysis (FEA) model was developed in this study to reveal the seismic behavior of simplified RCS joints. Six vital design parameters, namely axial load ratio, concrete strength, yield strengths of steel webs and flanges, and diameters of transverse and longitudinal reinforcements, were comprehensively studied. Research has shown that the axial compression ratio has a significant impact on the failure mode and bearing capacity of joints. When the concrete strength increases, the load-bearing capacity of the joints significantly increases, while the brittleness of high-strength concrete leads to a decrease in its deformation capacity. In addition, when the steel beam strength is constant, higher flange and web yield strengths have a limited influence on crack propagation and strain development. The stirrup reinforcement ratio and longitudinal reinforcement ratio play a significant role in inhibiting crack propagation and improving the bearing capacity, respectively. With the help of the numerical results, six theoretical models introduced by national codes and other researchers were compared. Among them, the modified model proposed by Kanno demonstrated the highest accuracy and was the most suitable for simply configured RCS joints. Full article
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