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Seismic Performance of Modern and Sustainable Construction Materials

A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Construction and Building Materials".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2024 | Viewed by 1180

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Institut für Strukturmechanik (ISM), Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, D-99423 Weimar, Germany
Interests: soft computing; seismic damage and vulnerability assessment; building damage classification; data science and analysis; rapid screening methods
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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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Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, there has been a significant push toward developing and implementing modern construction materials in the building industry. These materials, ranging from advanced composites to sustainable materials (such as aerated autoclaved concrete, recycled materials, bamboo, and cross-laminated timber), promise to improve the sustainability and performance of buildings. However, a critical aspect of building performance is its ability to withstand seismic events. This Special Issue explores the current state of the art in applying modern construction materials and their seismic performance. 

The Special Issue will publish original research articles and review papers that address the following topics: 

  • The seismic performance of advanced composite materials in construction, such as fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) and engineered cementitious composites (ECCs);
  • The use of sustainable construction materials, such as bamboo and cross-laminated timber, in seismic-resistant structures;
  • Innovative approaches to enhancing the seismic performance of existing building materials, such as concrete and steel;
  • Case studies demonstrating the successful implementation of modern construction materials in seismic-resistant structures;
  • Future directions and challenges in the use of modern construction materials in seismic-resistant design and construction.

The use of modern construction materials has the potential to revolutionize the building industry by improving the sustainability and performance of buildings. This Special Issue aims to collate the latest research findings on the seismic performance of these materials, providing a comprehensive overview of their current state of the art and future directions. We welcome submissions from researchers, practitioners, and industry professionals working in this exciting field.

Dr. Ehsan Harirchian
Dr. Denise-Penelope N. Kontoni
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Buckling and Free Vibration Analyses of Various Nanoparticle Reinforced Concrete Beams Resting on Multi-Parameter Elastic Foundations
by Soumia Dine Elhennani, Zouaoui R. Harrat, Mohammed Chatbi, Asma Belbachir, Baghdad Krour, Ercan Işık, Ehsan Harirchian, Mohamed Bouremana and Mohamed Bachir Bouiadjra
Materials 2023, 16(17), 5865; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16175865 - 27 Aug 2023
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Given their considerable specific surface area and amorphous characteristics, nanoparticles exhibit excellent pozzolanic activity, and when undergoing a reaction with calcium hydroxide, this leads to the generation of a denser matrix by promoting the formation of a greater amount of C-S-H gel, thereby [...] Read more.
Given their considerable specific surface area and amorphous characteristics, nanoparticles exhibit excellent pozzolanic activity, and when undergoing a reaction with calcium hydroxide, this leads to the generation of a denser matrix by promoting the formation of a greater amount of C-S-H gel, thereby enhancing the strength and durability of the concrete and fortifying the overall structure. Indeed, the present study investigates a comparative study of the buckling and free vibration analyses of concrete beams reinforced with various types of nanoparticles. For its simplicity and accuracy, a higher-order shear deformation theory will be used to analytically model the reinforced concrete beam. Furthermore, the powerful Eshelby’s model is used to derive the equivalent nanocomposite properties. The soil medium is simulated with Pasternak elastic foundation, including a shear layer, and Winkler’s spring, interlinked with a Kerr foundation. The motion equations are derived using Hamilton’s principle. Moreover, based on Navier’s analytical methods, the closed-form solutions of simply supported beams have been obtained. Different parameters, such as type and volume percent of nanoparticles, geometrical parameters, choice of theory and soil medium, on the buckling and dynamic behavior of the beam, are exercised and shown. The major findings of this work indicate that the use of nanoparticles in concretes increases better mechanical resistance and amplifies the natural frequencies. In addition, the elastic foundation has a significant impact on the buckling and vibration performances of concrete beams. Full article
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