Assessment, Repair, Maintenance, and Conservation of Existing Buildings: State-of-the-art Methods, Advances, and Case Studies
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 11 September 2024 | Viewed by 162
Special Issue Editors
Interests: building engineering; vulnerability assessment; reinforced concrete buildings; unreinforced masonry buildings; heritage buildings; earthquake engineering
Interests: vulnerability assessment; building construction technologies; building production; building heritage; user reporting augmented reality; multicriteria optimization; multicriteria analysis; risk analysis
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Interests: earthquake engineering; structural analysis and design; structural health monitoring; finite element modeling and analysis; building codes; nonlinear analysis; construction engineering; structural optimization; building materials; construction materials; protection of cultural heritage; structural engineering; seismic design; cultural studies; conservation and restoration of cultural heritage; structural reliability; civil engineering materials adobe; nondestructive testing; sustainable construction; civil engineering technology; construction technology; life-cycle assessment; reinforced concrete buildings; masonry buildings
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The assessment, repair, maintenance, and conservation of existing buildings represent critical aspects in the field of architecture, engineering, and urban planning. As the global population continues to grow, the demand for sustainable and efficient use of existing building stock becomes increasingly significant. This multifaceted issue necessitates comprehensive solutions that encompass state-of-the-art methods, advances in technology, and illuminating case studies. The delicate balance between preserving historical value and adapting structures to meet repair, maintenance, and conservation needs requires different and personalized approaches in the function of the building construction technology. This Special Issue aims to explore the current landscape of assessment, repair, maintenance, and conservation methodologies, shedding light on innovative techniques, technological advancements, and case studies that contribute to the evolution of sustainable and resilient built environments.
Dr. Cristina Cantagallo
Prof. Dr. Valentino Sangiorgio
Prof. Dr. Humberto Varum
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- existing masonry buildings
- existing reinforced concrete buildings
- earthquake engineering
- natural fiber materials
- composite materials
- advanced materials
- combined hazards
- multi-risk assessment
- building heritage
- simplified vulnerability methods
- building risk
- territorial risk
- resilience of existing buildings
- maintenance strategies for existing buildings
- building information modelling (BIM)
