Structural Performance and Durability of Steel and Composite Systems
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Building Structures".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 472
Special Issue Editors
Interests: steel structures; metal 3D printing; generative design; topology optimization; parametric design
Interests: steel–timber composite structures; durability assessment; fire performance
Interests: carbon dioxide mineralization; solid waste-based cementitious materials; phosphogypsum; geopolymer; FRP-reinforced concrete; aerated concrete; foamed concrete
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
With the growing demand for low-carbon, resilient, and safe infrastructure, advanced structural systems have become increasingly important in modern civil engineering. Rapid urbanization, climate change, increasing fire hazards, and the need to extend the service life of existing buildings have all accelerated research into high-performance structural materials and hybrid systems. Steel structures, steel–concrete and steel–timber composite structures, and fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP)-based composite systems offer significant potential for improving structural efficiency, sustainability, and resilience.
This Special Issue aims to provide a forum for recent advances in the behavior, design, strengthening, and fire performance of these structural systems. The topic addresses innovative structural materials, structural safety, rehabilitation, and sustainable construction technologies for the built environment.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include, but are not limited to, the following: steel structures; steel and concrete composite structures; steel–timber composite structures; fire performance; FRP; FRP-reinforced concrete; strengthening and retrofitting; experimental and numerical studies; durability and lifecycle performance; and design methods.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Wenkang Zuo
Dr. Jingxian Zhao
Dr. Yongrui Wang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- steel structure
- steel and concrete composite structure
- steel–timber composite structures
- composite cementitious materials
- fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP)
- FRP-reinforced concrete
- durability
- structural performance
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