Intelligent Infrastructure and Construction in Civil Engineering
A special issue of Designs (ISSN 2411-9660). This special issue belongs to the section "Civil Engineering Design".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 42
Special Issue Editors
2. School of Earth Sciences and Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China
Interests: numerical simulation; earthquake disaster; tunnel engineering; rock mechanics
Interests: multiscale analysis; rock mechanics; numerical simulation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As civil engineering continues to evolve, the integration of intelligent technologies into infrastructure design and construction is becoming increasingly critical. This Special Issue focuses on the intersection of advanced computational methods and physical simulations in the development of intelligent infrastructure. It explores innovations that leverage AI-driven simulations, multi-field and multi-scale numerical methods, and digital twin technologies to optimize civil engineering projects.
This Special Issue aims to investigate how intelligent systems can enhance the design, construction, and maintenance of tunnels, foundations, and other essential infrastructure elements. Additionally, contributions on urban hydraulics, dam foundations, high slopes, and underground engineering will be featured, with a particular emphasis on the application of AI and digital twins to optimize structural performance, ensure resilience, and predict long-term behavior. We seek papers that integrate these technologies to improve construction efficiency, reduce costs, and mitigate risks in infrastructure projects, ensuring adaptability to environmental challenges such as water management and geological disturbances.
The goal of this Special Issue is to provide a platform for innovative solutions in intelligent infrastructure, informed by cutting-edge research in AI-driven physical simulations, multi-scale modeling, and digital engineering, all contributing to the development of smarter, more sustainable civil infrastructure.
Dr. Jie Tang
Dr. Qingxiang Meng
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- intelligent infrastructure
- AI-driven simulations
- digital twin technologies
- multiscale numerical methods
- sustainable civil engineering
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