Lightweight and Large-Span Structures: Innovative Structural Forms and Computational Methods
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Building Structures".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 516
Special Issue Editors
Interests: structural optimization and intelligent design; lightweight and low-carbon structures; topology optimization; tensegrity structures; adaptive structures
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: tensegrity structures; structural dynamics; form finding; non-linear analysis; intelligent construction
Interests: gridshell and lattice structures; numerical computational methods; structural collapse
Interests: gridshell and lattice structures; weld connotation; strengthen under load; non-linear analysis; performance evaluation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The design and construction of lightweight and large-span buildings demand creative structural forms and sophisticated computational methods to achieve efficiency, functionality, and aesthetic appeal. This Special Issue focuses on advancing the knowledge and application of innovative structural solutions for large-span architectural and engineering projects. Key topics include (but are not limited to) new structural systems and components, new numerical computational methods for structure complex behavior analysis, new design methods using optimization strategies and AI-based generative algorithms, robotically assisted construction and deconstruction, and intelligent maintenance.
We welcome contributions that present original research, case studies, or reviews promoting the latest developments in this dynamic field. Of particular interest are methodologies that integrate advanced computational techniques, simulation technologies, and real-world applications. This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for academics, researchers, and professionals to share knowledge, inspire future advancements, and foster a deeper understanding of how innovative structural and computational strategies can reshape the possibilities for lightweight and large-span buildings.
Dr. Yafeng Wang
Dr. Yu Xue
Dr. Yuxiang Cai
Guest Editors
Dr. Tingting Shu
Dr. Guansen Dong
Guest Editor Assistants
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Keywords
- lightweight structures
- large-span structures
- structural optimization
- structural intelligent design
- computational form finding
- numerical computational methods
- low-carbon and life-cycle design
- health monitoring of spatial structures
- deployable and inflatable structures
- gridshell and lattice structures
- tensegrity and cable structures
- tension and membrane structures
- adaptive and smart structures
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