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Advanced Structural Performance of Concrete Structures

A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Building Structures".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2027 | Viewed by 2122

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Prof. Dr. Wei Zhou

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School of Civil Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China
Interests: concrete structures and prestressed concrete structures; resilient structural systems; strengthening and seismic retrofitting of concrete structures; precast concrete structures
Prof. Dr. Daiyu Wang

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School of Civil Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China
Interests: FRP–steel–concrete composite structures; technologies and theories for enhancing the resilience of building structures; precast concrete structures; nonlinear analysis and design theory for reinforced concrete structures
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Dear Colleagues,

As is widely recognized, the extensive use of concrete structures around the world is crucial for economic and social development. However, key properties such as durability, mechanical behavior, and long-term serviceability are closely tied to environmental impacts across their life cycle. Furthermore, the durability and efficiency of concrete structures influence how often they require maintenance, retrofitting, or replacement—directly affecting resource use and carbon emissions. Improving structural performance through innovative materials, advanced construction techniques, and better assessment methods is essential to reducing environmental footprints and achieving climate-neutral buildings.

This Special Issue seeks to gather the latest advances in the performance of concrete structures, aiming to provide innovative solutions for enhancing their safety and durability.

Prof. Dr. Wei Zhou
Prof. Dr. Daiyu Wang
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • structural performance of concrete structures
  • high-performance fiber-reinforced concrete
  • fatigue performance
  • prefabricated structure
  • structural performance assessment
  • reliability analysis
  • finite element analysis

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Global Seismic Reliability Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Multi-Story Multi-Span Frame Structures Based on the Direct Probability Integral Method
by Yicheng Mao, Fang Yuan and Zhenhao Zhang
Buildings 2026, 16(7), 1356; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings16071356 - 29 Mar 2026
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Based on the Direct Probability Integral Method (DPIM), this study investigates the global seismic reliability of reinforced concrete (RC) frame structures considering the randomness of material parameters and the non-stationarity of ground motions. A doubly non-stationary ground motion model is established using evolutionary [...] Read more.
Based on the Direct Probability Integral Method (DPIM), this study investigates the global seismic reliability of reinforced concrete (RC) frame structures considering the randomness of material parameters and the non-stationarity of ground motions. A doubly non-stationary ground motion model is established using evolutionary power spectrum theory combined with the spectral representation–stochastic function method. A dimensionality reduction technique is adopted to generate ground motion samples compatible with the design response spectrum. A finite element model of the RC frame is developed in Abaqus. Modal analysis and deterministic time history analysis are conducted to obtain the dynamic characteristics and seismic responses of the structure. Based on 600 representative ground motion time histories generated using the maximum frontier (MF) discrepancy sampling method, nonlinear time history analyses are performed. The DPIM is then employed to calculate the statistical characteristics of structural responses and quantify response variability, enabling a rational evaluation of the structural safety margin. Finally, based on the equivalent extreme value event theory and DPIM, the reliability of the structure under a single failure mode and the global reliability under multiple failure modes are computed. The results show that the global reliability of the structure is 82.088%, which is significantly lower than that of any single failure mode. This study provides a quantitative reference for evaluating the global seismic reliability of RC frame structures subjected to nonstationary seismic excitation. Full article
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Optimization of UHPC Mix Design Using Polyacrylonitrile Fibers and Coarse Aggregates for Cost Reduction
by Qinshi Hu, Changli Su, Jiupeng Zhang and Xiaokang Zhao
Buildings 2026, 16(6), 1200; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings16061200 - 18 Mar 2026
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To reduce the production cost of ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC), this study incorporated polyacrylonitrile (PAN) fibers and coarse aggregates (CA) to develop a novel UHPC with both excellent performance and reduced cost. A two-stage mortar-concrete design approach was employed to optimize the UHPC [...] Read more.
To reduce the production cost of ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC), this study incorporated polyacrylonitrile (PAN) fibers and coarse aggregates (CA) to develop a novel UHPC with both excellent performance and reduced cost. A two-stage mortar-concrete design approach was employed to optimize the UHPC mix proportion. First, the mortar matrix was preliminarily optimized based on particle packing theory, and its strength development mechanism was analyzed. Subsequently, response surface methodology was applied to systematically investigate the effects of PAN fiber content, CA content, and superplasticizer (SP) dosage on the slump flow, compressive strength, flexural strength, indirect tensile strength, freeze–thaw resistance, and dynamic mechanical properties of UHPC. The entropy weight method was then adopted to determine the optimal mix proportion, followed by cost estimation. The results indicate that the optimal mortar matrix composition consists of 61.4% cement, 15% silica fume, and 23.6% fly ash, achieving a flow spread of 246 mm, a compressive strength of 117.2 MPa, and a flexural strength of 24.9 MPa. When the PAN fiber content, CA content, and SP dosage were 0.5%, 20%, and 3.8%, respectively, the prepared PAN-CA UHPC(PCUHPC) exhibited the best overall performance. Compared with conventional UHPC, the material cost was reduced by 81.7%, and the compressive strength-normalized cost decreased by 75.4%. The UHPC developed in this study, characterized by outstanding performance and significant cost advantages, provides a feasible solution and theoretical support for broader engineering applications. Full article
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A Filter Method for Dynamic Monitoring Data of Masonry Partition Walls in Subway Stations Based on a Butterworth Filter
by Mingmin Wang, Zhibo Bao, Bolun Shi and Wei Zhou
Buildings 2026, 16(5), 1057; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings16051057 - 6 Mar 2026
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Under the combined effects of vibrations from train operations and wind loads, the dynamic response monitoring data of masonry partition walls in subway stations are often contaminated with high-frequency noise, which hinders the accurate identification of the structure’s true dynamic characteristics. To tackle [...] Read more.
Under the combined effects of vibrations from train operations and wind loads, the dynamic response monitoring data of masonry partition walls in subway stations are often contaminated with high-frequency noise, which hinders the accurate identification of the structure’s true dynamic characteristics. To tackle this problem, this paper proposes employing a Butterworth low-pass filter to process the on-site monitoring data. The paper initially elaborates on the monitoring theory grounded in the pulsation method, followed by a detailed explanation of the rationale for selecting the Butterworth filter, as well as data processing techniques such as Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) and self-power spectrum analysis. By incorporating a field monitoring case from a subway station in Guangzhou, the paper compares and analyzes the acceleration time-history curves before and after filtering. Additionally, finite element analysis is performed to assess the mechanical response of the masonry wall under wind loads, train-induced vibrations, and their combined effects. The results demonstrate that after applying a 4th-order Butterworth low-pass filter with a 46 Hz cutoff frequency, the high-frequency noise in the data is effectively suppressed, thereby accentuating the main trend and low-frequency vibration characteristics of the signal. This provides a reliable data foundation for subsequent precise analysis of the dynamic response and fatigue performance of the masonry walls. Full article
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Calculation Method for Punching Shear Capacity of Reinforced UHPC Two-Way Slabs Based on Critical Shear Crack Theory
by Jiaxing Chen, Xingyu Tan and Qiwu Wang
Buildings 2026, 16(4), 835; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings16040835 - 19 Feb 2026
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The punching shear capacity of reinforced ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) two-way slabs in applications such as floor slabs and bridge decks has attracted increasing attention. However, due to the insufficient consideration of the internal force transmission path and failure mechanism, existing empirical formulas exhibit [...] Read more.
The punching shear capacity of reinforced ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) two-way slabs in applications such as floor slabs and bridge decks has attracted increasing attention. However, due to the insufficient consideration of the internal force transmission path and failure mechanism, existing empirical formulas exhibit limited accuracy for predicting the punching shear capacity of reinforced UHPC slabs. Therefore, based on the critical shear crack theory (CSCT), this study proposes a specific theoretical model where the tensile strain-hardening behavior and tensile strength of UHPC, the punching shear-span ratio, and the reinforcement ratio are comprehensively considered. In the proposed model, the steel fiber bridging contribution is derived via the variable engagement method (VEM), for which an equation describing the bond strength between steel fibers and UHPC matrix was developed. The feasibility of the proposed model was validated through an established experimental database. Furthermore, the effects of several key parameters on the punching shear behavior of reinforced UHPC slabs were analyzed. The results show that the proposed models can accurately predict the punching shear capacity and ultimate rotation angle of reinforced UHPC slabs. With increasing slab thickness, UHPC strength, and reinforcement ratio, the punching shear capacity increases, whereas the corresponding ultimate rotation angle and steel fiber contribution ratio decrease. Increasing the fiber volume fraction enhances both the fiber contribution and the punching shear capacity. For slabs with higher UHPC strength, the reinforcing effect of a higher reinforcement ratio is more pronounced. Full article
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