Sustainable Structures and Construction in Civil Engineering

• Other Authors: Chen, Zhihua (Editor), Yang, Qingshan (Editor), Wu, Yue (Editor), Du, Yansheng (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2023
• Subjects: Technology: general issues; History of engineering & technology; sustainable construction; construction site of prefabricated buildings; multi-objective layout and optimization; MPC-NSGA-II algorithm; clay; pile foundation; base resistance; influence depth; cone penetration test; super-large span; mega-latticed structure; dynamic characteristics; seismic performance; plastic development; model selection; composite beam; material performance test; bending performance; theoretical analysis; numerical simulation; soft soil; compressive bearing capacity; carbon emission; diagonally stiffened plates; combined action; elastic buckling coefficient; machine learning; Shapley Additive exPlanations; bio-based materials and structures; sustainable structures; plant fiber concrete; light steel keel wall panel; thermal performance; optimum design; rural light steel frame structure; building information modeling; simulated annealing algorithm; long-term monitoring data; temperature-induced stress; multi-scale model; substructure; state evaluation; sustainable structure; digital twin; mechanical response; reliability analysis; experimental validation; straw bio-based material; wheat straw strand board; paper straw board; temperature control box-heat flux meter method; thermal conductivity; sustainable architecture; rural prefabricated housing; climate analysis; structural thermal bridges; energy optimization
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With the development of society and the economy, sustainable structures and construction are becoming increasingly necessary in civil engineering. Sustainability in construction refers to eco-friendly and economical practices that occur throughout the whole life cycle of structures, including their design, construction, service and demolition. Sustainable structures include fabricated and modular structures, structures constructed using bio-based materials, as well as others. Specifically, timber, bamboo and light steel have become increasingly popular building materials. Additionally, wall panels made from eco-friendly materials can be used to reduce buildings' energy consumption and carbon emissions. Sustainable construction necessitates prefabricated construction and the recycling and reuse of materials, structures, etc. Key problems have been proposed and solved in regard to sustainable structures and construction in practice. This Special Issue provides an international forum for the presentation and discussion of the latest developments in sustainable structures and construction in civil engineering. The topics of interest include the modeling, testing and construction of sustainable structures. Original papers focused on all aspects of sustainable structures and construction have been accepted for publication.