Performance-Based Design of Buildings

Dear Colleagues,

Performance-based design is an approach to the design of structures that emphasizes achieving specific performance goals or objectives, rather than adhering to prescriptive codes or standards. In this approach, specific performance expectations are set for the completed design of a structure, and its performance is evaluated and optimized based on these criteria. The performance-based approach can be used whether the process is about existing or new structures. In recent decades, performance-based design has drawn considerable attention from researchers, since by using advanced simulation and modelling tools, engineers and designers can predict how a structure will perform under various conditions, such as wind, seismic activity, and fire, and optimize the design accordingly. This Special Issue aims to illustrate the key issues encountered in the application of performance-based design for structures subjected to various loads.  More specifically, the Special Issue will focus on, but is not limited to, recent developments, challenges and limitations, case studies, and design codes. All related research is warmly welcomed.

Prof. Dr. Asimina Athanatopoulou-Kyriakou
Dr. Konstantinos Kostinakis
Guest Editors

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