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Advances in Modern Structural Engineering: From Materials to Building Structures

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

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 August 2025 | Viewed by 1932

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Prof. Dr. Zhihua Chen

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Department of Civil Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 30072, China
Interests: steel structures; space structure; composite structures; fabricated and modular construction; aluminium alloy structure; timber and bamboo structures
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Prof. Dr. Yiyi Zhou

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College of Future Technologies, Hohai University, Changzhou 213251, China
Interests: steel structures; space structure; composite structures; topology optimization; intelligent construction
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Prof. Dr. Hongbo Liu

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School of Civil Engineering, Hebei University of Engineering, Handan, China
Interests: steel structures; space structures; aluminum alloy structures; glued timber structures
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Prof. Dr. Hai Zhang

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Department of Civil Engineering, Tianjin Chengjian University, Tianjin 30384, China
Interests: high-performance materials; reinforced concrete structures; fabricated construction; civil structure protection and reinforcement
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

In the rapidly evolving landscape of engineering, the field of structural engineering stands at the forefront of innovation, continuously pushing the boundaries of civil engineering. This Special Issue, entitled "Advances in Modern Structural Engineering: From Materials to Building Structures", aims to capture and disseminate the latest research advancements that are reshaping the building structures. It serves as a platform for experts and scholars to explore the intricate interplay between advancements in materials science and their applications in building structures. It highlights the transformative impact of novel materials, such as high-performance concrete, metals, bio-based materials, and smart materials, on the design, performance, and durability of structures. This Special Issue also focuses on the innovations of building structures, such as fabricated and modular structures, steel structures, composite structures, bio-based structures, etc. The contributions within this Special Issue pave the way for groundbreaking advancements in modern structural engineering, ultimately contributing to the development of safer, more efficient, and environmentally friendly materials and buildings.

You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Materials.

Prof. Dr. Zhihua Chen
Prof. Dr. Yiyi Zhou
Prof. Dr. Hongbo Liu
Prof. Dr. Hai Zhang
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  • structural engineering
  • high-performance materials
  • high-efficiency buildings
  • steel and composite structures
  • performance of building structures

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Experimental and Numerical Research on the Mechanical Properties of a Novel Prefabricated Diaphragm Wall–Beam Joint
by Yang Liu, Guisheng Yang, Chunyu Qi, Peng Zhang, Tao Cui and Ran Song
Buildings 2025, 15(7), 1158; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15071158 - 2 Apr 2025
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Based on the engineering context of prefabricated underground station structures, this paper proposed a novel diaphragm wall–beam joint based on post-poured ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) and non-contact lap-spliced steel bars. This research study designed and conducted a full-scale experiment on the diaphragm wall–beam joints. [...] Read more.
Based on the engineering context of prefabricated underground station structures, this paper proposed a novel diaphragm wall–beam joint based on post-poured ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) and non-contact lap-spliced steel bars. This research study designed and conducted a full-scale experiment on the diaphragm wall–beam joints. The failure modes, bearing capacity, overall stiffness, crack resistance performance, and force transmission mechanism of the new diaphragm wall–beam joint were investigated. Additionally, a three-dimensional finite element model (FEM) of the wall–beam joint was developed using the software ABAQUS 2020. The model was validated against experimental results and used for further analysis. The results showed that the tensile through-cracks at the UHPC-diaphragm wall interface characterize the final failure process. The proposed UHPC joint could satisfy the structural design requirements in terms of crack resistance and bearing capacity. No rebar pulled-out damage was observed, and the non-contact lap-spliced length of 10d in the UHPC joint was sufficient. Compared with the traditional cast-in-place concrete joint, the cracking moment and yield moment of the proposed UHPC joint increased by 8.7% and 5.4%, respectively. Full article
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Theoretical and Parametric Studies on the Lateral-Resistant Performance of the Steel Grid Shear Wall
by Yan Yang, Xiangyu Yan, Zhihua Chen and Yuanhao Wen
Buildings 2025, 15(7), 1099; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15071099 - 28 Mar 2025
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This study investigates a novel steel grid shear wall (SGSW) structure with lightweight and discrete lateral-resistance members, focusing on its structural behavior in lateral resistance. By comparing the characteristics of the thin steel plate shear wall, the mechanism of the steel grid components [...] Read more.
This study investigates a novel steel grid shear wall (SGSW) structure with lightweight and discrete lateral-resistance members, focusing on its structural behavior in lateral resistance. By comparing the characteristics of the thin steel plate shear wall, the mechanism of the steel grid components in both the tension zone and compression zone was briefly described. The formulas of lateral-resistant capacity and initial stiffness of the SGSW were derived through the static equilibrium method. Then, the influence laws of the span–height ratio, steel member spacing and section size of the steel members on the lateral-resistant performance of the SGSW were determined through a parametric analysis. In addition, the accuracy of the calculation formula was validated. The results showed that the strains of the steel grid components in different positions were all the same when the bending stiffnesses of the edge members were significantly large. The lateral-resistance capacity of the SGSW increased with the span-to-height ratio, while it decreased as the spacing between the steel components increased. Compared with the effects of web height, web thickness and flange width, increasing the flange thickness exhibited the best effects on improving the lateral capacity. As the flange thickness increased from 7 mm to 13 mm, the lateral-resistant capacity showed an improvement of 35.45%. Additionally, the formula derived in this study demonstrated high accuracy and reliability, with the error not exceeding 8% between the formula calculation and the simulation results. Full article
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Study on the Bending Performance of Connection Joints in a New Type of Modular Steel Structure Emergency Repair Pier
by Xingwang Liu, Wenya Sun, Hongtao Li, Yang Liu, Liwen Xu and Fan Liu
Buildings 2025, 15(6), 930; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15060930 - 15 Mar 2025
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The pier-type repair equipment for bridges is a crucial branch of bridge emergency repair. However, the existing bridge pier repair equipment predominantly utilizes rod systems, which require substantial assembly work, hindering the rapid restoration of damaged bridges. Modular steel structure buildings, as a [...] Read more.
The pier-type repair equipment for bridges is a crucial branch of bridge emergency repair. However, the existing bridge pier repair equipment predominantly utilizes rod systems, which require substantial assembly work, hindering the rapid restoration of damaged bridges. Modular steel structure buildings, as a highly integrated form of prefabricated construction, can play a significant role in emergency rescue operations. Based on the modular architectural design concept, this paper proposes a new type of modular steel structure emergency repair pier joint that facilitates rapid assembly and connection between modular units. Using ABAQUS 2022 software to establish a finite element model of the joint, the bending performance under lateral displacement loads perpendicular to the joint opening direction (X-direction in the model coordinate system) and parallel to the joint opening direction (Z-direction in the model coordinate system) is analyzed. The influence of the width-to-thickness ratio of the upper corner piece base plate D/t1 (where D is the width of the upper corner piece base plate and t1 is the thickness of the upper corner plate), the height-to-thickness ratio of the lower corner piece top plate h/t2 (where h is the height of the protrusion of the lower corner piece and t2 is the thickness of the lower corner piece top plate), the height of the protrusion of the lower corner piece (h), and the bolt diameter (d) on the bending performance of the joint is investigated. Recommendations for the design values of the joint are provided. Then, the flexural behavior of the joint under 0.1, 0.2, and 0.3 axial compression ratios is studied, respectively. The results show that with the increase of axial compression ratio, the yield rotation angle and ultimate rotation angle of the joint decrease, and the bearing capacity decreases faster after the joint reaches the ultimate bearing capacity. When the joint is subjected to the X-direction horizontal lateral displacement load, the initial flexural stiffness and flexural capacity of the joint increase with an increase in the axial compression ratio. When subjected to the horizontal lateral displacement load in the Z-direction, the initial bending stiffness of the joint increases with an increase in the axial compression ratio, and the bending capacity does not change much. In addition, the joint is classified; from the perspective of load-bearing capacity, it is a partially resistant joint, and from the perspective of stiffness, it is a semi-rigid joint. Finally, a simplified calculation model for the joint is proposed based on the component method. Full article
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Modular Steel Buildings Based on Self-Locking-Unlockable Connections Seismic Performance Analysis
by Xingwang Liu, Qingkai Meng, Liwen Xu, Yang Liu and Xinpeng Tian
Buildings 2025, 15(5), 678; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15050678 - 21 Feb 2025
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This paper introduces a new self-locking-unlockable modular building with an inter-module connection, and its seismic performance is investigated. The new connection can realize fast connection and unlocking during construction through exceptional design. In this paper, taking the Tianjin Binhai Apartment project as the [...] Read more.
This paper introduces a new self-locking-unlockable modular building with an inter-module connection, and its seismic performance is investigated. The new connection can realize fast connection and unlocking during construction through exceptional design. In this paper, taking the Tianjin Binhai Apartment project as the background, for the actual force situation of the new connection, considering the influence of corrugated steel plate stiffness, a simplified model of the connection is constructed by using multi-fold elastic connection, and the corrugated steel plate stiffness is simulated with equivalent support. In the MIDAS Gen 2021 software, the five-story and six-story structural models using traditional rigid connections and new connections were established, respectively, and reaction spectrum analysis was carried out. Meanwhile, seismic waves that comply with codes were selected for dynamic time course analysis. The results show that the stress ratios of all components of the new connection model and the traditional rigid model are less than 1. Among them, the maximum stress ratios of both floor beams are 0.745 and 0.725, respectively; the maximum stress ratios of the modular columns are 0.655 and 0.494, respectively; the stress ratios of the ceiling beams are all less than 0.5; and the two models show good strength and stiffness reserves, following the design principle of strong columns and weak beams and verifying the reliability of the new connection model. Meanwhile, it is found that the inter-story displacement angle of the six-story structure with the new connections is less than the normative value under the action of rare earthquakes, and the difference in top displacement is about 18% compared with that of the rigid structure, so it is suggested that the new connections can be applied within the height of six stories. Full article
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