Machine Learning-Driven Modeling and Optimization in Structural Engineering

A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 59

Special Issue Editors


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Department of Mining Engineering and Earth Sciences, Polytechnic University of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
Interests: machine learning and hybrid AI models in engineering; fiber-reinforced materials; optimization algorithms
Laboratory for Waste Management (LES), ETH Domain, 8092 Zürich, Switzerland
Interests: sustainable concrete materials; recycled aggregate concrete; machine learning in structural material

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Department of Mining, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Université Laval, Québec, QC G1V 0A6, Canada
Interests: machine learning in engineering applications; data-driven modeling and optimization; sensor-based monitoring and decision support

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue of Buildings, titled “Machine Learning-Driven Modeling and Optimization in Structural Engineering”, will focus on the in-depth integration of machine learning with structural engineering. It will center fundamental modeling of structural mechanics, leveraging machine learning to enhance analytical accuracy. To improve durability and predict carbonation effects, it will explore the application value of intelligent algorithms. With green and low carbon as core goals, it will tap into the potential of machine learning in CO2 emission reduction pathways. Additionally, it will address structural design and optimization as well as structural engineering reliability analysis, helping to boost engineering design efficiency and safety performance. Altogether, this Special Issue aims to synthesize interdisciplinary research outcomes and provide innovative solutions for the intelligent and low-carbon development of structural engineering.

Dr. Enming Li
Dr. Bin Xi
Dr. Chengkai Fan
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • mechanical properties
  • durability
  • green and low carbon
  • carbonation
  • structural design and optimization
  • structural engineering reliability analysis
  • CO2 emission reduction

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