Frontiers in Materials | Structural Materials

Original Research

Published on 28 Jan 2026

Experimental study on ecofriendly and sustainable aeolian sand bricks with microbial-induced calcite precipitation technology

in Structural Materials

Yeshou Xu
Syed Ahmad Ali Shah
Minhui Mao
Feng-Ying Ding
Ying-Qing Guo
Xinghuai Huang
Tianzhu Zhang
Khan Shahzada

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2026.1745839

343 views

Original Research

Published on 28 Jan 2026

Application of the ANN with swarm optimization algorithm in layer property backcalculation for asphalt pavement

in Structural Materials

Guozhong Wang
Yanqing Zhao
Dandan Cao
Min Wang
Hui Yao

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2025.1746604

283 views

Original Research

Accepted on 26 Jan 2026

Effects of Pretreatment Methods on Stability and Abrasion Performance of Steel Slag Asphalt Mixture

in Structural Materials

Lemin Liu
Xufeng Wang
Weiliang Jiang
Guangyong Wang
Fuyong Zhang

Frontiers in Materials

Original Research

Published on 26 Jan 2026

Experimental study and mechanism analysis on improving the workability of metakaolin-based geopolymers using superplasticizer

in Structural Materials

Genhe Zhang
Feng Cao
Taotao Li
Chao Sun
Linhao Yao
Yongqi Chang
Wenbin Su
Hao Chen
Wei Guo
Rui Wu

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2026.1759190

276 views

Original Research

Accepted on 22 Jan 2026

Effect of Fly Ash Content on the Leaching Resistance of Shotcrete

in Structural Materials

Xiangze Zeng
Qingyu Wu
Xiaolin Liang
Liuyuan Lan
Junlin Liang
Jicheng Wu

Frontiers in Materials

Original Research

Accepted on 21 Jan 2026

Study on the support strategy of excavation compensation structures based on double gradient grouting in cross-fault zone tunnels

in Structural Materials

Xiaojie Yang
Jihao Sun
Yilin Yue

Frontiers in Materials

Original Research

Published on 15 Jan 2026

Research on the mechanical properties and microstructure of saline soil subgrade improved by steel slag powder and lime

in Structural Materials

Peirong Liu
Shiyu Long
Zhenping Huang
Xin Shen
Guodong Li
Jinghong Su
Jie Zhu

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2026.1751820

463 views

Original Research

Published on 15 Jan 2026

Laboratory test and simulation for anchoring slope of steel tube foam concrete frame beam

in Structural Materials

Feng Li
Wenjing Lian
Yuzhong Hu
Tian Lan
Tingsong Xiao

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2026.1747622

637 views

Original Research

Accepted on 14 Jan 2026

Mechanical Performance and Landslide Stabilization Applications of Precast Small-Diameter Prestressed Concrete Pipe Piles

in Structural Materials

Ming Wu
Yao Liang
Xiaobo Tang

Frontiers in Materials

102 views

Original Research

Accepted on 14 Jan 2026

Effect of heat treatment on very-high-cycle fatigue performance of EA4T axle steel

in Structural Materials

Chun GAO
Qingye QIU
Dongqin ZHANG
Shisen LIU

Frontiers in Materials

161 views

Original Research

Published on 08 Jan 2026

Insights into the influence of waste ceramic tiles powder on cement hydration and microstructure from electrochemical impedance spectroscopy

in Structural Materials

Shudong Wang
Qiang Huang
Yu Feng
Lipeng Wu

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2025.1747505

763 views

Perspective

Published on 07 Jan 2026

Structural materials in Frontiers in Materials, 10 years on

in Structural Materials

John L. Provis

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2025.1713993

1,246 views

Original Research

Published on 07 Jan 2026

Deformation prediction analysis of sandstone coal mine goaf based on discrete element method and probability integration method

in Structural Materials

Gao Ruonan
Chen Xi
Wang Yuchen
Liu Gen
Li Jin

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2025.1747266

745 views

Original Research

Published on 07 Jan 2026

Inertia friction welding of large steel piston with 480 mm diameter used in heavy-duty diesel engine components

in Structural Materials

Yanquan Wu
Feng Qin
Chunbo Zhang
Zhiyong Wang
Rui Li
Haifeng Yang
Dali Wang
Yiqi Tong
Jun Zhou

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2025.1753778

761 views

Original Research

Published on 07 Jan 2026

The mechanism of synergistic hydration performance improvement of the ternary composite cementitious material composed of hemihydrate phosphogypsum, blast furnace slag and quicklime

in Structural Materials

Jianqiu Li
Yulu Li
Lin Yang
Jianxin Cao

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2025.1739893

570 views

Original Research

Published on 06 Jan 2026

Experimental study on bond failure characteristics of ribbed CFRP bars embedded in ultra-high-performance concrete

in Structural Materials

Jian Zhang
Chengjun Yang
Zhicheng Ai
Zhi Zhang
Lu Ke
Xiaoyuan Wu

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2025.1689541

757 views

Original Research

Accepted on 02 Jan 2026

Research on Factors Influencing High Temperature Deformation of Asphalt Mixture and Prediction Modeling

in Structural Materials

Zhichen Hu
Kai Ye
Zhaonan Zuo
Richeng Huang
Defu Liao
Xinyi He
Hongliu Rong

Frontiers in Materials

160 views

Original Research

Accepted on 29 Dec 2025

Influence of Different Silica Fume Contents on the Leaching Resistance of Shotcrete

in Structural Materials

Xiaolin Liang
Jiabao Wang
Xiangze Zeng
Junlin Liang
Jicheng Wu

Frontiers in Materials

178 views

Original Research

Published on 18 Dec 2025

Analysis of concrete properties with partial sand replacement by recycled plastic and its cost–benefit evaluation

in Structural Materials

Pervez Alam
Mohd. Aamir Mazhar
Mohit Verma
Umar Farooq
Afzal Husain Khan

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2025.1719644

1,117 views

Original Research

Published on 18 Dec 2025

Field experimental study on stratum classification of marine engineering based on cone penetration test

in Structural Materials

H. Xiangyang
T. Lehan
Y. Gengsheng
Z. Cheng
Z. Ming

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2025.1743084

623 views

Original Research

Published on 12 Dec 2025

Analysis of deformation and failure characteristics of rock anchor foundations in limestone strata of southern Anhui mountainous areas

in Structural Materials

Jiang Jiaming
Cheng Weidong
Cheng Xiaodong
Hong Qiuyang
Yang Zhou

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2025.1732195

786 views

Original Research

Published on 04 Dec 2025

Improved workability and mechanical properties of cement grouting materials by carbon nanotubes coated with fly ash

in Structural Materials

Jun Jiang
Houwei Sun
Guoyuan Wang
Xiansong Deng
Xiaoliang Li
Wenbo Fan
Zhiqiang Liu

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2025.1724720

1,019 views

Original Research

Published on 03 Dec 2025

Microstructural engineering of high-content rubber asphalt via precision devulcanization for enhanced performance

in Structural Materials

Meng Yang
Shanyuan Li
Xiaohong Guo
Mingyan Pu
Chongyuan Li
Ouyang Xu
Shibing Wu
Chaozhe Jiang
Yukun Li
Hanqing Mao

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2025.1714941

919 views

Correction

Published on 03 Dec 2025

Correction: Study of the modification mechanism and high-temperature rheological properties of OMMT/SBS-modified asphalt

in Structural Materials

Qiang Yi
Zhenghao Zhang
Shengrui Tan
Chunhong Peng
Hongliu Rong

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2025.1751912

852 views

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Experimental study on ecofriendly and sustainable aeolian sand bricks with microbial-induced calcite precipitation technology

Application of the ANN with swarm optimization algorithm in layer property backcalculation for asphalt pavement

Effects of Pretreatment Methods on Stability and Abrasion Performance of Steel Slag Asphalt Mixture

Experimental study and mechanism analysis on improving the workability of metakaolin-based geopolymers using superplasticizer

Effect of Fly Ash Content on the Leaching Resistance of Shotcrete

Study on the support strategy of excavation compensation structures based on double gradient grouting in cross-fault zone tunnels

Research on the mechanical properties and microstructure of saline soil subgrade improved by steel slag powder and lime

Laboratory test and simulation for anchoring slope of steel tube foam concrete frame beam

Mechanical Performance and Landslide Stabilization Applications of Precast Small-Diameter Prestressed Concrete Pipe Piles

Effect of heat treatment on very-high-cycle fatigue performance of EA4T axle steel

Insights into the influence of waste ceramic tiles powder on cement hydration and microstructure from electrochemical impedance spectroscopy

Structural materials in Frontiers in Materials, 10 years on

Deformation prediction analysis of sandstone coal mine goaf based on discrete element method and probability integration method

Inertia friction welding of large steel piston with 480 mm diameter used in heavy-duty diesel engine components

The mechanism of synergistic hydration performance improvement of the ternary composite cementitious material composed of hemihydrate phosphogypsum, blast furnace slag and quicklime

Experimental study on bond failure characteristics of ribbed CFRP bars embedded in ultra-high-performance concrete

Research on Factors Influencing High Temperature Deformation of Asphalt Mixture and Prediction Modeling

Influence of Different Silica Fume Contents on the Leaching Resistance of Shotcrete

Analysis of concrete properties with partial sand replacement by recycled plastic and its cost–benefit evaluation

Field experimental study on stratum classification of marine engineering based on cone penetration test

Analysis of deformation and failure characteristics of rock anchor foundations in limestone strata of southern Anhui mountainous areas

Improved workability and mechanical properties of cement grouting materials by carbon nanotubes coated with fly ash

Microstructural engineering of high-content rubber asphalt via precision devulcanization for enhanced performance

Correction: Study of the modification mechanism and high-temperature rheological properties of OMMT/SBS-modified asphalt