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Artificial Intelligence in the Design and Innovation of High-Performance Concrete Materials

A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Simulation and Design".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2026 | Viewed by 808

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Institute of Rock and Soil Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan 430071, China
Interests: tunnel engineering; seismic materials; stable analysis; rubber sand concrete; AI

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

With the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI), its applications across various fields are deepening, showing tremendous potential, particularly in materials science and engineering. This Special Issue focuses on the cutting-edge application of AI in the design and development of high-performance concrete materials, aiming to explore how AI, through intelligent algorithms and data analysis, can enhance the performance and sustainability of concrete materials. High-performance concrete, known for its superior strength, durability, and potential for extreme environment applications, has gained significant attention in modern construction and infrastructure projects. AI technologies such as machine learning, deep learning, and optimization algorithms enable researchers to predict material performance more accurately, accelerate the design of novel concrete formulations, and achieve customized, intelligent production. Furthermore, AI offers innovative solutions for quality control during the concrete production process, optimizing waste material utilization, and conducting lifecycle analysis. This Special Issue will gather the latest research from top global scholars and engineers, providing an interdisciplinary platform for experts in the concrete field. Our aim is to promote intelligent design and green development of high-performance concrete materials, offering innovative ideas and technical support for the future of building materials.

The suggested themes for the Special Issue on "Artificial Intelligence in the Design and Innovation of High-Performance Concrete Materials" are as follows:

  • AI-driven concrete mix design optimization;
  • Intelligent performance prediction and modeling of concrete materials;
  • Quality control and process optimization in concrete production using AI;
  • AI applications in concrete waste management and recycling;
  • AI in durability analysis of concrete materials;
  • Intelligent and customized concrete material design.

You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Applied Sciences.

Dr. Chuanqi Li
Guest Editor

Dr. Xiancheng Mei
Guest Editor Assistant

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Keywords

  • artificial intelligence
  • high-performance concrete
  • material design
  • machine learning
  • data analysis
  • optimization algorithms
  • sustainability
  • intelligent production

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Probabilistic Aseismic Performance Assessment of Rubber–Sand–Concrete Tunnel Linings Considering Spatial Variability of Rock Mass
by Kaichen Li, Xiancheng Mei, Baiyi Li, Hao Sheng, Zhen Cui, Yiheng Wang, Hegao Wu and Tao Wang
Materials 2026, 19(9), 1741; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma19091741 - 24 Apr 2026
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In tunnel engineering, the integration of aseismic materials and structural designs has become a prevalent strategy to reduce earthquake-induced damage. However, previous studies on the seismic performance of tunnel structures predominantly employed deterministic methods, overlooking the spatial variability of the surrounding rock mass. [...] Read more.
In tunnel engineering, the integration of aseismic materials and structural designs has become a prevalent strategy to reduce earthquake-induced damage. However, previous studies on the seismic performance of tunnel structures predominantly employed deterministic methods, overlooking the spatial variability of the surrounding rock mass. This oversight often leads to an overestimation of structural performance, posing potential risks to the project. This study develops a probabilistic framework based on random field theory to evaluate the aseismic performance of tunnel linings incorporating a rubber–sand–concrete (RSC) constrained damping layer. The analysis systematically evaluates the aseismic performance of RSC across varying peak ground acceleration (PGA) levels and tunnel depth conditions. The findings are compared with results from traditional deterministic approaches. The probabilistic analysis indicates the following: (1) a reduction of approximately 70% in the dispersion of maximum principal stresses across various PGAs; (2) a decrease in RSC’s aseismic performance with greater burial depths, though it remains substantial overall, and (3) a reduction in the failure probability from 31.8% to 16.3% at PGA = 1.2 g. Furthermore, deterministic methods tend to produce overly optimistic estimates of tunnel aseismic performance, highlighting the need for probabilistic analysis. Full article
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