Seismic Resilience and Structural Performance of Masonry Structures
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Building Structures".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 54
Special Issue Editors
Interests: earthquake engineering; structural dynamics; structural analysis; physical modelling; numerical modelling; material testing; limit analysis; earth materials
Interests: historic building conservation; masonry buildings; earthen buildings; vernacular buildings; digital twins of buildings; regenerative retrofitting of buildings
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Interests: earthquake- and climate change-related impacts; disaster damage recognition techniques using AI and remote sensing; risk reduction and resilience enhancement; retrofitting–mitigation strategies; historic and traditional constructions
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
From historic monuments and heritage buildings to ordinary housing, masonry structures represent one of the most widespread structural typologies globally—even in areas with a high risk of seismic hazards. This Special Issue aims to explore cutting-edge advancements in the seismic resilience and structural performance of masonry. We welcome original analytical, experimental, and numerical contributions in the fields of structural dynamics, structural modelling, structural vulnerability, and risk assessment, as well as contributions discussing advanced and novel materials and techniques for sustainable construction and retrofitting. Review papers will also be considered, provided they offer a comprehensive overview of the current state of research and practice and present new insights into cutting-edge topics.
Potential topics include, but are not limited to
- Constitutive and numerical models for masonry materials and structures;
- Case studies of historic, traditional, and vernacular buildings, and monumental assets;
- Post-earthquake assessment methodologies using data-driven and advanced technologies;
- Retrofitting and restoration techniques to enhance seismic resilience;
- Novel, cost-effective, and sustainable materials for addressing the impacts of earthquakes and climate change;
- Novel approaches to modular or monolithic additive manufacturing (3D printing).
Dr. Panos Kloukinas
Dr. Alejandro Jimenez Rios
Dr. Viviana Novelli
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- seismic resilience
- masonry structures
- structural performance
- historic–traditional–vernacular buildings
- post-earthquake assessment
- retrofitting techniques
- sustainable construction
- 3D-printed structures
- numerical and experimental analysis
- AI-based performance optimisation
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