Advanced Research on Steel Joints and Structures: Mechanical Behavior, Performance Analysis, and Stability Design
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Building Structures".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 18
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Interests: bridge engineering; composite structure; cold-formed steel; thin-walled structures; finite element analysis
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Interests: concrete structure; building materials; concrete structure repair; structural analysis
Interests: steel structure; composite structure; building structure; structural analysis
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Interests: steel structure; composite structure; bridge engineering; structural analysis
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Interests: stainless steel; steel and composite bridges; bridge engineering; structural analysis
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The field of structural engineering is continually evolving, with a significant focus on the mechanical behavior, performance analysis, and stability design of steel joints and structures. As steel continues to be a predominant material in construction due to its strength, design flexibility, and economic efficiency, there is a growing need for advanced research to enhance our understanding of its applications in various structural systems. This Special Issue, titled "Advanced Research on Steel Joints and Structures: Mechanical Behavior, Performance Analysis, and Stability Design", aims to bring together the latest findings and innovative approaches in this critical area of research.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following research areas:
- Mechanical behavior of steel joints under various loading conditions: Performance analysis of steel structures under extreme events (e.g., earthquakes, fires, and impacts).
- Stability design considerations for steel frames and connections: Innovative design concepts and methodologies for steel structures.
- Experimental and numerical investigations on the behavior of steel members and connections.
- High-strength steel applications and their implications on structural performance: The use of advanced materials in conjunction with steel to enhance structural performance.
- 3D printing technologies in the fabrication of steel structures and their impact on design and construction..
- Machine learning and artificial intelligence applications in the design and optimization of steel structures
Dr. Man Zhou
Dr. Jitao Zhong
Dr. Xiaolong Su
Dr. Wenqin Deng
Dr. Bing Wang
Dr. Shangmin Zheng
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- steel joints
- structural performance
- stability design
- mechanical behavior
- steel structures
- high-strength steel
- seismic resistance
- numerical simulation
- structural optimization
- advanced materials in steel construction
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