The Latest Studies on Natural Hazards and Sustainable Civil Engineering
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Hazards and Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 219
Special Issue Editor
Interests: design/evaluation of structures under performance-based earthquake engineering methodologies, specifically the evaluation/reduction of collapse risk and economic losses; design and physical-mechanical damage characterization of construction materials, especially with the addition of valorized waste
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to present this Special Issue titled “The Latest Studies on Natural Hazards and Sustainable Civil Engineering".
Historically, built infrastructure has faced extreme challenges from natural hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, flooding, and tsunamis, among others, some of which affect civil engineering infrastructure more frequently and more severely due to climate change (e.g., flooding). Therefore, the implementation of the latest design and construction innovations, considering the effects of natural hazards, to ensure the adequate structural reliability, sustainability and resilience of built environment is vital.
To address this need, we are pleased to announce a Special Issue dedicated to "The Latest Studies on Natural Hazards and Civil Engineering". This Special Issue aims to showcase cutting-edge research, innovative solutions, and interdisciplinary approaches to evaluate/mitigate the effects of natural hazards on civil infrastructure. Consequently, for this Special Issue, we invite you to submit works that combine both sustainability and the effects of natural hazards on civil infrastructure, addressing topics such as the following: (i) earthquake engineering and seismic resilience; (ii) geotechnical engineering and landslide hazards; (iii) hydrological hazards and water resources management; (iv) disaster management and emergency response; (v) the sustainability of built environments.
I look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Gerardo Araya-Letelier
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- seismic resilience
- sustainability
- earthquake-induced demands
- flooding
- tsunami loadings
- flooding loadings
- hydrological hazards
- resilience of built environment
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