Search for Articles:
Title / Keyword
Author / Affiliation / Email
Journal
Article Type
 
 
Advanced Search
 
Section
Special Issue
Volume
Issue
Number
Page
 
4.4
3.1
Journals
Buildings
Special Issues
Corrosion and Seismic Resistance of Structures
share announcement

Corrosion and Seismic Resistance of Structures

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

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (28 February 2026) | Viewed by 6049

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Yulin Feng

E-Mail Website
Guest Editor
School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, East China Jiao Tong University, Nanchang 330013, China
Interests: structural engineering; stability and seismic resistance
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Dr. Wangbao Zhou

E-Mail Website
Guest Editor
School of Civil Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410018, China
Interests: structural engineering; stability and seismic resistance; steel–concrete composite structure
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Dr. Bitao Wu

E-Mail Website
Guest Editor
School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, East China Jiao Tong University, Nanchang 330013, China
Interests: structural health monitoring and evaluation
Dr. Xiang Liu

E-Mail Website
Guest Editor
School of Civil Engineering, Fujian University of Technology, Fuzhou 350118, China
Interests: structural engineering; stability and seismic resistance; steel–concrete composite structure
Dr. Xiaoyu Guo

E-Mail Website
Guest Editor
School of Civil Engineering, Tianjin Chengjian University, Tianjin 300192, China
Interests: structural engineering; corrosion fatigue of steel bridge

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The rapid expansion of global infrastructure has highlighted the importance of understanding and mitigating the effects of structural material corrosion and enhancing the seismic resilience of structures against natural disasters. Corrosion, a pervasive issue, not only compromises the mechanical integrity of materials but also leads to premature structural failure. Earthquakes, being unpredictable and devastating natural events, necessitate stringent seismic design criteria for buildings and infrastructure. This Special Issue will synthesize the latest research from the fields of corrosion science, materials engineering, structural design, and earthquake engineering. It will explore the complex interplay between corrosion and seismic resistance, shedding light on their combined impact on structural integrity.

Dr. Yulin Feng
Dr. Wangbao Zhou
Dr. Bitao Wu
Dr. Xiang Liu
Dr. Xiaoyu Guo
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Buildings is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • corrosion
  • seismic resistance
  • stability
  • steel–concrete composite structure
  • health monitoring
  • CFST columns
  • hollow shear walls

Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue

  • Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
  • Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
  • Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
  • External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
  • Reprint: MDPI Books provides the opportunity to republish successful Special Issues in book format, both online and in print.

Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies can be found here.

Published Papers (6 papers)

Download All Papers
Order results
Result details
Show export options expand_more Show export options expand_less
Select all
Export citation of selected articles as:

Research

28 pages, 3262 KB  
Article
Computational Integrity Assessment of Corrosion-Aged Reinforced Concrete Frames Under Cyclic Lateral Loading
by Halit Erdem Çolakoğlu and Muhammed Öztemel
Buildings 2026, 16(6), 1203; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings16061203 - 18 Mar 2026
Abstract
Reinforcement corrosion is one of the primary deterioration mechanisms affecting the long-term seismic performance of reinforced concrete (RC) structures. Although the effects of corrosion on individual RC members have been widely investigated, its influence on the cyclic behavior of RC frame systems has [...] Read more.
Reinforcement corrosion is one of the primary deterioration mechanisms affecting the long-term seismic performance of reinforced concrete (RC) structures. Although the effects of corrosion on individual RC members have been widely investigated, its influence on the cyclic behavior of RC frame systems has received limited attention. This study numerically investigates the seismic response of a single-bay reinforced concrete frame subjected to cyclic lateral loading under various corrosion scenarios. A three-dimensional nonlinear finite element model was developed in ABAQUS, incorporating corrosion-induced effects such as reinforcement cross-sectional loss, degradation of mechanical properties, bond strength deterioration, and concrete softening. The corrosion propagation rate and exposure duration were considered as key parameters, and different corrosion scenarios were comparatively evaluated. The numerical model was validated using an experimentally tested non-corroded reinforced concrete frame subjected to cyclic loading. The results demonstrate that reinforcement corrosion leads to significant degradation in the seismic performance of RC frames. Depending on corrosion severity, reductions of up to approximately 25% in lateral load capacity and up to 27% in both initial stiffness and energy dissipation capacity were observed. The findings further indicate that stiffness- and energy-based performance indicators are more sensitive to corrosion damage than strength-based indicators. The study highlights the importance of explicitly accounting for corrosion effects in the seismic performance assessment of reinforced concrete frame systems and provides a practical numerical framework for evaluating corrosion-induced performance degradation. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Corrosion and Seismic Resistance of Structures)
►▼ Show Figures

Figure 1

24 pages, 7297 KB  
Article
Variability and Probability Distribution Analysis of Geopolymer Concrete Using Response Surface Method
by Fang-Wen Ge, Wen-Qing Deng, Hao Chen, Xu-Hong Liu and Xiang Liu
Buildings 2026, 16(5), 933; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings16050933 - 26 Feb 2026
Viewed by 278
Abstract
Geopolymer concrete, with its waste-reutilization property and reduction in carbon footprint relative to conventional concrete, combined with high-mechanical properties, has gained very broad recognition during the last few years. In real-life applications, however, there exists some variation in its mechanical properties, which has [...] Read more.
Geopolymer concrete, with its waste-reutilization property and reduction in carbon footprint relative to conventional concrete, combined with high-mechanical properties, has gained very broad recognition during the last few years. In real-life applications, however, there exists some variation in its mechanical properties, which has a direct impact on the structural safety and reliability. Thus, there is a strong need to thoroughly explore this variability in performance and its implications for the structure. This paper has used response surface methodology to explore the influence of three factors, namely fly ash to binder ratio, aggregate to binder ratio, and water to binder ratio (W/B). Mix proportions had been developed to 13 mixes, and 260 specimens were tested in compressive strength, splitting tensile strength, elastic modulus, and slump. There were statistical properties calculated. The findings have shown that the effect of W/B on the coefficient of variation (COV) of compressive and splitting tensile strength is a significant one. W/B below 0.45 indicates that the COV of compressive and splitting tensile strengths is kept at a low level of 0.05–0.08. Nevertheless, at W/B above 0.48, the COV is so high as above 0.15. Through statistical testing, the compressive strength was found to be normally distributed (p = 0.0585, μ = 0.9800, σ = 0.572) and this is consistent with the normal distribution general structure of ordinary Portland cement concrete and the splitting tensile strength was found to be of a Weibull distribution (p = 0.6673, μ = 0.9427, σ = 0.1678), which reflects the standard deviation of the strength pattern and brittle nature of the material when it is subjected to a tensile load. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Corrosion and Seismic Resistance of Structures)
►▼ Show Figures

Figure 1

20 pages, 6010 KB  
Article
Numerical Study on Influence of Corrosion and Vertical Irregularities on Seismic Behaviour of RC Frame Structures
by Davi Santos, José Melo, André Furtado and Humberto Varum
Buildings 2026, 16(2), 288; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings16020288 - 9 Jan 2026
Viewed by 318
Abstract
The structural vulnerability of RC structures during major seismic events raises several concerns regarding structural design and behaviour. Additionally, corrosion’s impact on steel and concrete, including a reduction in ductility, confinement and strength, can compromise structural performance, especially for reversal loading. This work [...] Read more.
The structural vulnerability of RC structures during major seismic events raises several concerns regarding structural design and behaviour. Additionally, corrosion’s impact on steel and concrete, including a reduction in ductility, confinement and strength, can compromise structural performance, especially for reversal loading. This work investigates the combined effect of corrosion and seismic actions on the structural performance of RC structures. Numerical models of RC structures with 0%, 5%, 10%, 15% and 20% corrosion were proposed. The effect of corrosion in the numerical models was calibrated based on experimental studies carried out on corroded RC elements. Afterwards, we considered the scenario of corrosion in all peripheral structural elements of 5- and 10-storey MRF structures in three distinct conditions. To enforce vertical irregularity, we have imposed vertical irregularity at the ground level in each structure. An adaptive pushover analysis was performed to assess the effect of corrosion and vertical irregularity on the seismic response. The results demonstrate that, for the levels of 5% and 10% corrosion, uniform corrosion produces a deleterious impact on structural responses in 10- and 5-storey MRF structures, respectively, regardless of the level of irregularity of the elevation. However, the irregularity generates a higher impact in the seismic response than the uniformly distributed corrosion in height. The combined effect of those parameters must be considered in seismic codes for new and existing buildings in order to maintain safe performance levels. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Corrosion and Seismic Resistance of Structures)
►▼ Show Figures

Figure 1

17 pages, 3061 KB  
Article
Performance-Based Multi-Objective Optimization of Four-Limb CFST Lattice Columns
by Junjie He, Zhi Huang, Juan Chen, Wangbao Zhou, Tao Huang, Xin Kang and Yohchia Frank Chen
Buildings 2025, 15(3), 433; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15030433 - 29 Jan 2025
Cited by 1 | Viewed by 1408
Abstract
In this paper, the low-cycle reciprocating load test was carried out on four-limb concrete-filled steel tubular (CFST) lattice columns with different slenderness ratios and axial compression ratios, and the seismic performance was studied. Two performance indicators, namely damage and hysteretic energy dissipation, were [...] Read more.
In this paper, the low-cycle reciprocating load test was carried out on four-limb concrete-filled steel tubular (CFST) lattice columns with different slenderness ratios and axial compression ratios, and the seismic performance was studied. Two performance indicators, namely damage and hysteretic energy dissipation, were defined as the objective functions, and the axial compression ratio was used as an optimization variable to perform the multi-objective optimization analysis of four-limb CFST lattice columns. Optimization using the max–min problem approach aims to optimize the axial compression ratio to minimize damage and maximize the dissipation of hysteresis energy. The seismic performances before and after optimization were determined using a restoring force model and were evaluated by the finite element method under different axial compression ratios. The results show that, under low-cycle reciprocating loads, the load–displacement hysteresis curve is a bow shape (Members 1 and 2), inverse S-shape (Member 3), and approximate shuttle shape (Member 4). Through multi-objective optimization, the optimized axial compression ratio is 0.25 and the finite element analysis indicates that the optimal seismic performance is at an axial compression ratio of 0.25. Through the optimized design, the maximum horizontal load of lattice columns, the elastic stiffness, the dissipation capacity, and the seismic performance are all improved, under the premise of satisfying the structural safety. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Corrosion and Seismic Resistance of Structures)
►▼ Show Figures

Figure 1

25 pages, 10156 KB  
Article
Experimental and Numerical Investigation on the Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Axially Compressed Steel Tube Columns with Local Corrosion
by Wei Fang, Tao Wang, Mengcheng Chen, Mingyang Zhang, Hong Huang, Kaicheng Xu and Qingqing Wen
Buildings 2024, 14(12), 3955; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14123955 - 12 Dec 2024
Cited by 4 | Viewed by 1692
Abstract
In this paper, 17 types of circular, hollow steel tube columns were designed for the axial compression test. A defect was corroded with an acid rain spray method. The effects of the geometric spatial location of local corrosion zones, three-dimensional size, shape, and [...] Read more.
In this paper, 17 types of circular, hollow steel tube columns were designed for the axial compression test. A defect was corroded with an acid rain spray method. The effects of the geometric spatial location of local corrosion zones, three-dimensional size, shape, and number of local corrosion zones on the axial compression load-bearing capacity of the circular hollow steel columns were investigated. Through model verification and parameter analysis in the finite element software ABAQUS, a finite element model of 136 local corrosion, hollow steel tube columns under axial compression was established. In conjunction with experimental and numerical analysis, the primary factor influencing the load-bearing capacity of the steel tube columns was the decrease in effective cross-sectional zones at the corroded zones. Single or multiple local corrosion zones of the same size distributed along the length of the column can reduce the load-bearing capacity of steel tube columns. However, the number, location, and distribution of corrosion zones with the same size have similar degrees of influence on the load-bearing capacity of the steel tube column, with no significant differences. In the case of the same corrosion ratio η, the load-bearing capacity of steel tube column exhibits a linear relationship with the increase in both the radial corrosion thickness and the circumferential corrosion width within the locally corroded zone. The axial corrosion length in the corroded region has little effect on the load-bearing capacity of the steel tube columns. Ranking the effect of corrosion parameters on the axial compression bearing capacity under the same corrosion ratio η, the largest one is the radial corrosion thickness; the next are the circumferential corrosion width and the axial corrosion length. A practical formula was developed to calculate the load-bearing capacity of locally corroded steel tube columns, using the rate of section loss in the corroded region as the dependent variable. The formula accurately calculates the axial compressive load-bearing capacity of locally corroded steel tube columns and provides valuable reference for evaluating and maintaining steel tube structures. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Corrosion and Seismic Resistance of Structures)
►▼ Show Figures

Figure 1

23 pages, 13845 KB  
Article
Experimental and Numerical Investigation on the Bearing Capacity of Axially Compressive Concrete-Filled Steel Tubular Columns with Local Corrosion
by Wei Fang, Mengcheng Chen, Qingqing Wen, Hong Huang, Kaicheng Xu and Rui Zhang
Buildings 2024, 14(11), 3628; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14113628 - 14 Nov 2024
Cited by 2 | Viewed by 1574
Abstract
This study aims to examine the effects of local corrosion on the axial compression performance of concrete-filled steel tubular (CFST) members. Nineteen CFST short columns with local corrosion were designed and fabricated to undergo axial compression mechanical property tests, with the radial corrosion [...] Read more.
This study aims to examine the effects of local corrosion on the axial compression performance of concrete-filled steel tubular (CFST) members. Nineteen CFST short columns with local corrosion were designed and fabricated to undergo axial compression mechanical property tests, with the radial corrosion depth of the local corrosion area as the key test parameter. The failure mechanism and mechanical property change laws of CFST axial compression short columns with circumferential full corrosion at the ends and middle were studied. Combined with finite element modeling, the influence laws of the three-dimensional geometrical characteristics of the local corrosion zone, i.e., the axial length, the annular width and the radial depth, on the structural bearing performance were thoroughly explored and discussed. The results revealed that the main reason for the reduction in load-carrying capacity of circular CFST axial columns due to local corrosion is attributed to the reduction of the effective cross-sectional area of the steel tube in the corrosion area. When local corrosion occurs at different axial positions, the variation range of the bearing capacity of CFST columns is within 10%. Regarding the impact of the three dimensions of local corrosion on the axial load-carrying capacity of CFST, the radial corrosion depth was identified as the most influential factor, followed by the annular corrosion width, and finally by the axial corrosion length. When the axial corrosion length exceeds 20% of the specimen length, its further influence on the load-carrying capacity is considered limited. Finally, a practical calculation formula for the bearing capacity of locally corroded CFST columns is proposed. The predicted results of this formula fit well with the test results and can quickly estimate the remaining bearing capacity of the structure by measuring the geometric parameters of the local corrosion area, providing a reference for the assessment and maintenance of CFST structures. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Corrosion and Seismic Resistance of Structures)
►▼ Show Figures

Figure 1

Show export options expand_more Show export options expand_less
Select all
Export citation of selected articles as:
 
Displaying articles 1-6
Back to TopTop