Innovative Structures with High-Performance Materials
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Building Structures".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 12
Special Issue Editors
Interests: composite structures; FRP; high strength steel; engineered cementitious composites
Interests: high strength steel; tubular structures; advanced structural design
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue explores the latest advancements in the design, analysis, and application of innovative structures utilizing high-performance materials. It focuses on the intersection of advanced structural forms and high-performance materials, showcasing how innovative geometries and design strategies can maximize the potential of cutting-edge materials. With rapid developments in material science and engineering, novel solutions are emerging to enhance structural efficiency, durability, and sustainability. Contributions cover a wide range of topics, including high strength steel, fibre-reinforced polymers, ultra-high-performance concrete, advanced composites, shape-memory alloys, and bio-inspired materials. The Issue highlights cutting-edge research on lightweight, resilient, and smart structures for civil, aerospace, mechanical, and marine applications. Key themes include optimization techniques, additive manufacturing, multi-scale modelling, and experimental validation of structural performance under extreme conditions. By integrating material innovation with structural engineering, this collection aims to address challenges in load-bearing capacity, energy absorption, and long-term durability while promoting eco-friendly solutions. The selected papers provide valuable insights for researchers, engineers, and industry professionals seeking to push the boundaries of modern structural design.
Dr. Shuai Li
Dr. Junzhi Liu
Dr. Jiachen Guo
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- innovative structural forms
- high-performance materials
- structural analysis
- high strength steel
- fibre-reinforced polymer
- cementitious materials
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