Bridges of the Future: Sustainable Infrastructure and Structural Stability
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Urban and Rural Development".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 19
Special Issue Editor
Interests: structural dynamics; bridge engineering; seismic engineering; finite element analysis (FEA); structural health monitoring (SHM); vibration analysis; signal processing; bridge design optimization
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue centers on the intersection of sustainability, innovation, and structural stability in bridge engineering. It aims to showcase innovative research and practices that contribute to designing, constructing, maintaining, and monitoring resilient and sustainable bridges capable of meeting future societal, environmental, and technological demands.
The Special Issue welcomes original research, reviews, and case studies that cover a range of topics, including the following:
- Sustainable materials and design strategies for bridges;
- Life-cycle assessment and carbon footprint reduction in bridge construction;
- Structural dynamics and long-term performance;
- Climate-resilient and adaptive bridge infrastructure;
- Advanced monitoring, diagnostics, and AI-based decision tools;
- The integration of renewable energy and smart technologies in bridges;
- Retrofitting and extending the service life of aging bridge assets.
The purpose of this Special Issue is to foster the exchange of interdisciplinary dialog and knowledge among researchers, engineers, and legislators working at the intersection of sustainable development and structural engineering. It seeks to inform future infrastructure planning by presenting evidence-based approaches and innovations that ensure safety, efficiency, and environmental responsibility in bridge design and maintenance.
Dr. Izabela Joanna Drygała
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- sustainable bridge design
- structural stability
- bridge engineering
- life-cycle assessment
- climate-resilient infrastructure
- smart monitoring systems
- seismic performance
- innovative construction materials
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