The Latest Research on Building Materials and Structures

Dear Colleagues,

Materials and structural solutions have long been a critical cornerstone of building construction, necessitating ongoing research and development. This Special Issue aims to showcase cutting-edge research and innovations in the field of building materials and structures. It provides a platform for researchers, engineers, and professionals to disseminate their findings and insights on advancements in materials science, structural engineering, and construction technology. Topics covered in this Special Issue include both conventional materials (such as reinforced concrete, high-performance concrete, and structural steel under different conditions) and novel materials (such as advanced composites, sustainable construction materials, and smart materials), as well as innovative structural designs and construction techniques. This collection of articles will offer a comprehensive overview of the current state-of-the-art and future directions in the development and application of building materials and structures. Researchers and practitioners in the fields of civil engineering, architecture, and materials science will find valuable insights and inspiration from the diverse range of contributions in this Special Issue.

Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

• construction materials engineering;
• civil and structural engineering;
• innovative structures;
• experimental investigation on building materials;
• new developments on building materials and structures;
• smart materials and structures;
• bio-inspired structures;
• innovative strengthening solutions for building structures;
• numerical simulation of structures.

Dr. Duc-Kien Thai
Prof. Dr. Yiyi Zhou
Dr. Zhengyi Kong
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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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.

• reinforced concrete structures
• high-performance concrete structures
• steel structures
• composite structures
• numerical simulation
• high-strength steel
• structural optimization
• smart structures
• bio-inspired structures
• experimental investigation