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Applications of Computational Methods in Structural Engineering

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

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2024 | Viewed by 4055

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Dr. Denise-Penelope N. Kontoni

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Department of Civil Engineering, University of the Peloponnese, 1 M. Alexandrou Str., Koukouli, 26334 Patras, Greece
Interests: structural dynamics; earthquake engineering; seismic isolation; structural vibration control; soil–structure interaction; finite element method; boundary element method; computer-aided structural analysis; elastodynamics; elastoplasticity
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

I am pleased to invite you to submit cutting-edge original research articles and high-quality review papers for this Special Issue on “Applications of Computational Methods in Structural Engineering”.

The objective of this Special Issue is to bring together the most recent research trends and advances in Computational Methods in Structural Engineering to support the needs of professionals and researchers engaged in civil structures under a variety of external actions such as earthquakes, winds, vibrations, extreme loads, and fires.

This Special Issue can serve as a source of high-impact publications for the global community of researchers in the traditional, as well as emerging, subdisciplines of structural engineering.

Contributions to the following topics are welcome (but are not limited to this list):

  • Civil engineering structures (buildings, bridges, offshore platforms, etc.)
  • Effects of dynamic loads on structures (earthquakes, winds, vibrations, blasts, extreme loads, etc.)
  • Fire effects on structures
  • Reinforced concrete structures
  • Steel structures
  • Composite structures
  • Masonry structures
  • High-rise structures
  • Computer-aided static and dynamic analysis of structures
  • Computational methods in structural analysis (FEM, BEM, etc.)
  • Finite element analysis
  • Boundary element analysis
  • Structural optimization
  • Structural dynamics and earthquake engineering
  • Seismic response of structures
  • Performance-based structural engineering
  • Soil–structure interaction (SSI)
  • Seismic isolation of structures
  • Structural vibration control
  • Special dampers
  • Assessment, repair and strengthening of structures
  • Structural health and seismic structural monitoring
  • Smart materials and structures
  • Artificial intelligence in structural engineering
  • Soft computing techniques in structural engineering

Dr. Denise-Penelope N. Kontoni
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Buildings is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • civil engineering structures (R.C., steel, composite, masonry)
  • structures under loads (earthquakes, winds, fires, blasts, etc.)
  • computational methods in structural analysis (FEM, BEM, etc.)
  • soil–structure interaction (SSI)
  • seismic isolation of structures
  • structural vibration control
  • special dampers
  • smart materials and structures
  • artificial intelligence in structural engineering
  • soft computing techniques in structural engineering

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Artificial Neural Network-Based Automated Finite Element Model Updating with an Integrated Graphical User Interface for Operational Modal Analysis of Structures
by Hamed Hasani and Francesco Freddi
Buildings 2024, 14(10), 3093; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14103093 - 26 Sep 2024
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This paper presents an artificial neural network-based graphical user interface, designed to automate finite element model updating using data from operational modal analysis. The approach aims to reduce the uncertainties inherent in both the experimental data and the computational model. A key feature [...] Read more.
This paper presents an artificial neural network-based graphical user interface, designed to automate finite element model updating using data from operational modal analysis. The approach aims to reduce the uncertainties inherent in both the experimental data and the computational model. A key feature of this method is the application of a discrete wavelet transform-based approach for denoising OMA data. The graphical interface streamlines the FEMU process by employing neural networks to automatically optimize FEM inputs, allowing for real-time adjustments and continuous structural health monitoring under varying environmental and operational conditions. This approach was validated with OMA results, demonstrating its effectiveness in enhancing model accuracy and reliability. Additionally, the adaptability of this method makes it suitable for a wide range of structural types, and its potential integration with emerging technologies such as the Internet of Things further amplifies its relevance. Full article
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Correlation of the Near-Fault Pulse-like Ground Motion Characteristics with the Vulnerability of Buildings
by Ali Majdi, Denise-Penelope N. Kontoni and Hamad Almujibah
Buildings 2024, 14(9), 2801; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14092801 - 6 Sep 2024
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Determining the impact of pulse-type earthquake characteristics on the vulnerability of base-isolated buildings under non-pounding conditions has yielded conflicting results in previous studies. Moreover, this issue has received less attention for pounding conditions, especially floor-to-floor pounding. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the [...] Read more.
Determining the impact of pulse-type earthquake characteristics on the vulnerability of base-isolated buildings under non-pounding conditions has yielded conflicting results in previous studies. Moreover, this issue has received less attention for pounding conditions, especially floor-to-floor pounding. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the correlation between pulse-type earthquake characteristics and the seismic response of buildings under both pounding and non-pounding conditions. In the first stage, three base-isolated buildings and one fixed-base building are analyzed separately under 40 pulse-type earthquakes using the nonlinear time history method. Three scenarios are then considered to account for pounding with adjacent buildings. In the first pounding scenario, a base-isolated building with an intermediate moment frame (IMF) is placed between two fixed-base buildings. The second scenario involves changing the base-isolated building’s superstructure system to a special moment frame (SMF). Finally, the third scenario increases the base isolation period (Tb) of the base-isolated building used in scenario two. The correlation between earthquake characteristics and the seismic response of buildings is assessed by linear regression and the Pearson correlation coefficient. The results demonstrate that peak ground acceleration (PGA) has a strong correlation with the seismic response of buildings under pounding conditions, while peak ground velocity (PGV) shows a stronger correlation under non-pounding conditions. However, predicting building vulnerability with a single pulse-type earthquake characteristic remains unreliable unless a large number of ground motions are considered. Otherwise, it is crucial to consider the correlation of all earthquake characteristics with seismic responses. Full article
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Analysis of Laminated Composite Plates: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Review
by Ali Odeh, Madyan A. Al-Shugaa, Husain J. Al-Gahtani and Faisal Mukhtar
Buildings 2024, 14(6), 1574; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14061574 - 29 May 2024
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Laminated composite plates have become a crucial point of interest in the industry, with the need to ensure sustained and stable structures throughout the plates’ lifespan. This study conducted a bibliometric analysis using the Scopus database, gathering 8221 documents for further scrutiny based [...] Read more.
Laminated composite plates have become a crucial point of interest in the industry, with the need to ensure sustained and stable structures throughout the plates’ lifespan. This study conducted a bibliometric analysis using the Scopus database, gathering 8221 documents for further scrutiny based on the linked meta-data. Utilizing the VOS viewer software version 1.6.19, maps were generated from scientific publishing network data, illustrating connections between researchers’ nations and keywords. The investigation into co-occurring phrases associated with laminated composite plates employed author keywords. The results reveal a significant and close relationship among top authors, suggesting a strong research connection, with the United States and China leading the field. Top cited documents and keyword correlations are examined to gauge current research interests. These critical reviews serve as essential resources for scholars and practitioners in the field. Additionally, the review discusses the advancements in and practical applications of different theories for laminated composite plates, with a focus on a bibliometric study using the Scopus database. This paper categorizes models within the context of an equivalent single-layer laminate, analyzing variations in established theories and methodologies for modeling laminated composite plates to offer a nuanced understanding of approaches and assessments in this field. Full article
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