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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: 10 July 2025 | Viewed by 2840

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Dr. Yulin Feng

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School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, East China Jiao Tong University, Nanchang 330013, China
Interests: structural engineering; stability and seismic resistance
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Dr. Wangbao Zhou

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School of Civil Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410018, China
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Dr. Bitao Wu

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

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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

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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
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Keywords

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

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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