Sustainable Design and Performance Analysis of Structure and Building Materials
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 71
Special Issue Editors
Interests: earthquake engineering; performance analysis; soil–structure interaction; urban underground infrastructure; wind energy structure; geotechnical seismic isolation materials
Interests: earthquake engineering; sustainable structural design; base-isolated building structure; gravity energy storage system; geotechnical seismic isolation materials
Interests: performance-based earthquake engineering; structural engineering and mechanics; energy and sustainable infrastructure; seismic load-resisting structure; energy dissipation materials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Sustainable design and advanced performance analysis are essential for developing resilient infrastructure and low-carbon structures. Traditional methodologies (e.g., theoretical modeling, numerical simulations, and experimental testing) provide foundational insights into structural safety and material behaviors. In parallel, emerging innovations like AI-driven predictive tools and computer-aided design optimization (e.g., machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, and digital twins) significantly improve the development of eco-friendly building materials and the optimization of structural systems. This Special Issue explores the integration of these solutions to address challenges in low-carbon material innovation, enhancing resource efficiency and cost-effective retrofitting of urban infrastructure. Research studies bridging theoretical frameworks with practical applications are encouraged, emphasizing quantifiable metrics such as resource efficiency and socio-economic impact. Contributions may include hybrid approaches combining traditional and emerging techniques, performance analysis of diverse structural systems including traditional infrastructure and renewable energy-related structures, and development of novel sustainable construction materials, supported by multidisciplinary case studies.
Potential topics for this issue include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Traditional techniques: theoretical modeling, numerical simulations, and experimental testing.
- Innovative solutions: AI-driven material property prediction, data-driven design optimization, and advanced composite materials.
- Hybrid approaches: integration of traditional systems with emerging technologies.
- Case studies: cost-effective retrofitting of urban infrastructure and sustainable material applications in construction projects.
We look forward to your contributions.
Dr. Mengtao Wu
Dr. Fangcheng Liu
Dr. Tao Li
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable design
- performance analysis
- resilient infrastructure
- low-carbon structures
- building materials
- resource efficiency
- structural safety
- artificial intelligence
- data-driven solutions
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