Seismic Performance of Seismic-Resilient Structures
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Building Structures".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 248
Special Issue Editors
Interests: seismic resilient structures; precast structures; shake table test; posttensioned structures
Interests: the bond behavior of CFRP-to-concrete/steel bonded joints under complex loading conditions; application of advanced composite materials in civil infrastructure
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Interests: seismic behaviour of precast structures; self-centering seismic-resilient structures
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The ability of structures to perform under seismic loading is a crucial factor in protecting communities, minimizing economic loss, and facilitating rapid recovery in the aftermath of an earthquake. Structures such as residential buildings, commercial complexes, transportation hubs, and essential public facilities play a vital role in maintaining continuity of service and safeguarding public welfare during and after extreme seismic events. This Special Issue invites innovative research aimed at enhancing the seismic performance of seismic-resilient structures, focusing on both novel design and retrofit methodologies that can improve structural robustness and adaptability against seismic hazards.
We encourage the submission of original research articles and reviews that explore current advances in the seismic design, analysis, assessment, and optimization of earthquake-resilient structures. This Special Issue will serve as a platform to present state-of-the-art technologies, models, and solutions for enhancing the seismic performance of a wide array of civil structures.
Research topics of interest for this Special Issue include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Development of innovative technologies for seismic resilience;
- Self-centering structures;
- Design methodologies for earthquake-resistant structures;
- Advanced seismic performance evaluation techniques;
- Retrofitting and upgrading strategies for existing structures;
- Multi-level performance-based seismic design frameworks;
- Life-cycle seismic performance assessment of structures;
- Precast seismic resilient structures;
- Performance evaluation of critical facilities under seismic loading;
- Case studies on the seismic performance of infrastructure systems;
- FRP-strengthening methods for seismic performance enhancement;
- Development of novel energy dissipation devices for resilience enhancement;
- Optimization techniques for enhancing post-earthquake functionality.
We welcome contributions from all relevant fields and look forward to publishing high-quality research that will contribute to the resilience of structures in seismic-prone regions.
Dr. Chao Li
Dr. Hao Zhou
Dr. Zhongkui Cai
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- seismic resilient
- energy dissipation
- strengthening
- seismic performance
- retrofitting
- shaking table tests
- cyclic test
- FRP
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