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Published on 18 Sep 2026

Corrosion-resistant cladding strategies for molten salt reactor components: Ni-based alloys and laser cladding on 316H stainless steel

in Structural Materials

Seonghyeon Kim
Jiyeon Choi
Yun Jin Song
You Cheol Lee
Hyungmo Kim

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2026.1959894

336 views

Original Research

Published on 18 Sep 2026

Mechanical properties and normal-incidence sound absorption performance of crumb-rubber-modified porous asphalt mixtures

in Structural Materials

Wenhua Wang
Kaidi Liu
Jiaxiang Fang
Xufeng Wang
Yizhe Han
Guangyong Wang
Xu Wang

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2026.1928488

401 views

Original Research

Accepted on 16 Sep 2026

Characteristics of Fume Components and Dynamic Emission Behavior of Crumb-Rubber-Modified Asphalt

in Structural Materials

Liaoliang Luo
Jiasheng Dai
Wenqiang Zhu
Changfeng Li
Long Yu
Yu Liu
Binqian Li
Zhenghao Zhang

Frontiers in Materials

Original Research

Published on 16 Sep 2026

Machine learning-based prediction of shear and flexural capacity of reinforced concrete beams: a parallel modeling framework with SHAP interpretability and design code benchmarking

in Structural Materials

Guangyi Zhang

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2026.1885401

496 views

Original Research

Accepted on 14 Sep 2026

Sustainable valorization of phosphogypsum solid waste as composite filler in asphalt mastic: rheological behavior and construction benefits

in Structural Materials

Liangchao Li
Baoan Li
Lu Yang
Xingjun Liu
Xinran Gu
Haowen Li
Yixiang Li
Jiufu Yang
Wenju Peng

Frontiers in Materials

118 views

Original Research

Accepted on 14 Sep 2026

Non-Linear Analysis of Composite Steel-Concrete Beam with Web Openings Using Finite Element Method and Design of Experiments

in Structural Materials

Mastan Sheik
M VishnuPriyan
Ramesh Kothapalli
Aishwariya S

Frontiers in Materials

134 views

Original Research

Published on 14 Sep 2026

Effect of aging temperature on microstructure, texture and tensile properties of Ti662 titanium alloy

in Structural Materials

Xiaole Tong
Mingyu Zhang

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2026.1908847

340 views

Original Research

Published on 14 Sep 2026

Comparative study of biodegradable coolants on aluminum–lithium alloys using the design of experiment approach and machine learning model

in Structural Materials

Roopa K. Rao
Sachin C. Kulkarni
Padma Dandannavar
Praveena Bindiganavile Anand

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2026.1853747

702 views

Original Research

Accepted on 11 Sep 2026

Study on the Influence of Matrix Asphalt Mixture Air Voids on the Performance of Semi-flexible Pavement Materials

in Structural Materials

Jie Chen
Zhiyu Yang
Hui Huang
Jiechao Lei
Weian Xuan

Frontiers in Materials

151 views

Review

Accepted on 11 Sep 2026

Forest Residue-Derived Constituents for Low-Carbon Cementitious Materials: Evidence Boundaries, Quantitative Trade-Offs, and Cold-Region Service Qualification

in Structural Materials

Wenbo Fan
Chenyun Tao
Shouheng Jiang
Meng Zang
Yini Tan

Frontiers in Materials

133 views

Original Research

Published on 11 Sep 2026

Analysis of resistance to uneven deformation of typical photovoltaic support in coal mining subsidence area

in Structural Materials

Yulong Chen
Kai Zhang
Yuangen Li
Fuqing Li
Weisi Dai
Qiuxin Gu
Lan Shen
Liangfeng Ke
Yan Shen

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2026.1931864

560 views

Original Research

Accepted on 10 Sep 2026

Experimental Study on Strain Redistribution and Peak-Load Degradation of Reinforced Concrete Lattice Beams under Localized Beam-Bottom Support Loss

in Structural Materials

Chungen Wei
Shengfeng He
Zirong Huang
Sheng Liu
Cheng Yang
Biao Nie
Qingqing Zhang
Yuhang Wu
Qingyuan Liu
Yashen Gu

Frontiers in Materials

128 views

Original Research

Published on 10 Sep 2026

Long-term mechanical and environmental performance of municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash as a partial cement replacement in concrete

in Structural Materials

Alireza Bahrami
Marita Wallhagen
Mathias Cehlin
Mikael Björling
Shveta Soam
Honghao Ren
Oliver Nexén

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2026.1872082

620 views

Original Research

Published on 10 Sep 2026

Stabilization of water-based drilling cuttings using an alkali-activated GGBS–FA-based composite binder for road construction

in Structural Materials

Qiqi Zhan
Bailin Shan
Xuejuan Cao
Yanling Xu
Lin Wang
Xiaoyu Li

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2026.1947086

490 views

Original Research

Published on 08 Sep 2026

Mortar composites incorporating VO2/MWCNT solid–solid nanophase change material for passive indoor temperature regulation

in Structural Materials

J. R. Villegas-Méndez
C. Y. Fragoso-Fernández
J. R. González-López
M. A. Guerra-Cossío
M. Z. Figueroa-Torres

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2026.1906993

456 views

Original Research

Accepted on 04 Sep 2026

Stability Analysis of Surrounding Rock during Excavation Unloading-Reloading Based on the Hoek-Brown Criterion

in Structural Materials

Xu-Hai Feng
Zeng-Lun Guan
Hou-Wei Sun
Zhi-Qiang Liu
Hai-Yang Huang
Pin-Qiang Mo

Frontiers in Materials

169 views

Original Research

Published on 03 Sep 2026

Multi-response optimization of mechanical, chemical durability, and microstructural performance of sustainable hybrid fiber-reinforced high-strength concrete incorporating pyrolyzed coffee grounds using RSM

in Structural Materials

Amani Abdallah Hepautwa
Askwar Hilonga
Fina Lesafi
Register Mrosso
Tusekile Alfredy
Yusufu Abeid Chande Jande

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2026.1888752

570 views

Review

Published on 03 Sep 2026

Steel rolling in the age of artificial intelligence: a review

in Structural Materials

Nanfu Zong
Tao Jing
Jean-Christophe Gebelin

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2026.1921706

739 views

Original Research

Accepted on 01 Sep 2026

EPD-Grounded Carbon–Resilience Allocation for Low-Carbon Concrete Supply: Decision Fidelity, Route Validation, and Correlated-Disruption Stress Testing

in Structural Materials

Xin Yang
Yong Xiang
Yao Wei

Frontiers in Materials

159 views

Original Research

Accepted on 31 Aug 2026

Mesoscopic crack evolution and cracking resistance of recycled asphalt mixtures with different RAP contents using discrete element method

in Structural Materials

Hao Li
Haiqi Zhang
Yimin Huang
Qiuwei Liu
Jiumou Zhan
Yongkang Lin

Frontiers in Materials

172 views

Original Research

Accepted on 30 Aug 2026

Effects of TiO₂ Activating Flux Concentration on A-TIG Welding Characteristics of Inconel 738LC Nickel-Based Superalloy

in Structural Materials

Linggen Ren
Dong Zhang
Xudong Wen
Qinghe Xu

Frontiers in Materials

189 views

Original Research

Accepted on 28 Aug 2026

Long-Term Skid and Abrasion Resistance of Limestone Aggregate Asphalt Mixtures

in Structural Materials

Liangfa Jiang
Shengyi Huang
Liuyuan Lan
Chengli Zhao
De Yang
Yuanfeng Chen
Junlin Liang

Frontiers in Materials

171 views

Original Research

Accepted on 28 Aug 2026

Field Monitoring Study of Reaction Walls and Pedestals during Construction and Service Phases

in Structural Materials

Haoran Wang
Qikeng Xu
Yonggang Ding
Pengyue Hu
Shijv Ma
Qiang Liu

Frontiers in Materials

145 views

Original Research

Accepted on 28 Aug 2026

Foundation Backfill Prepared from Inferior Desulfurization Gypsum and Fly Ash: Laboratory Evaluation and Field Application

in Structural Materials

Jingjing Liu
Bing Bai
Qingke Nie

Frontiers in Materials

157 views

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Corrosion-resistant cladding strategies for molten salt reactor components: Ni-based alloys and laser cladding on 316H stainless steel

Mechanical properties and normal-incidence sound absorption performance of crumb-rubber-modified porous asphalt mixtures

Characteristics of Fume Components and Dynamic Emission Behavior of Crumb-Rubber-Modified Asphalt

Machine learning-based prediction of shear and flexural capacity of reinforced concrete beams: a parallel modeling framework with SHAP interpretability and design code benchmarking

Sustainable valorization of phosphogypsum solid waste as composite filler in asphalt mastic: rheological behavior and construction benefits

Non-Linear Analysis of Composite Steel-Concrete Beam with Web Openings Using Finite Element Method and Design of Experiments

Effect of aging temperature on microstructure, texture and tensile properties of Ti662 titanium alloy

Comparative study of biodegradable coolants on aluminum–lithium alloys using the design of experiment approach and machine learning model

Study on the Influence of Matrix Asphalt Mixture Air Voids on the Performance of Semi-flexible Pavement Materials

Forest Residue-Derived Constituents for Low-Carbon Cementitious Materials: Evidence Boundaries, Quantitative Trade-Offs, and Cold-Region Service Qualification

Analysis of resistance to uneven deformation of typical photovoltaic support in coal mining subsidence area

Experimental Study on Strain Redistribution and Peak-Load Degradation of Reinforced Concrete Lattice Beams under Localized Beam-Bottom Support Loss

Long-term mechanical and environmental performance of municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash as a partial cement replacement in concrete

Stabilization of water-based drilling cuttings using an alkali-activated GGBS–FA-based composite binder for road construction

Mortar composites incorporating VO2/MWCNT solid–solid nanophase change material for passive indoor temperature regulation

Stability Analysis of Surrounding Rock during Excavation Unloading-Reloading Based on the Hoek-Brown Criterion

Multi-response optimization of mechanical, chemical durability, and microstructural performance of sustainable hybrid fiber-reinforced high-strength concrete incorporating pyrolyzed coffee grounds using RSM

Steel rolling in the age of artificial intelligence: a review

EPD-Grounded Carbon–Resilience Allocation for Low-Carbon Concrete Supply: Decision Fidelity, Route Validation, and Correlated-Disruption Stress Testing

Mesoscopic crack evolution and cracking resistance of recycled asphalt mixtures with different RAP contents using discrete element method

Effects of TiO₂ Activating Flux Concentration on A-TIG Welding Characteristics of Inconel 738LC Nickel-Based Superalloy

Long-Term Skid and Abrasion Resistance of Limestone Aggregate Asphalt Mixtures

Field Monitoring Study of Reaction Walls and Pedestals during Construction and Service Phases

Foundation Backfill Prepared from Inferior Desulfurization Gypsum and Fly Ash: Laboratory Evaluation and Field Application