Novel Approaches For Building Materials Reliability and Durability: From Intense Loading To Long-Term Behavior

Structural safety and reliability are critical in the design of buildings and infrastructures, heavily influenced by the materials used, design methodologies, and applied loadings. Materials must withstand various extreme conditions, including rapid heating from fires or industrial processes, severe pressures from dynamic impacts or natural disasters, and cyclic loads from earthquakes. These challenges necessitate materials that push the boundaries of existing capabilities, especially in an era where cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and resilience against unpredictable climate events are paramount. Advanced numerical simulations and sophisticated experimental methodologies are integral to enhancing our understanding and development of building materials that meet these rigorous demands.

This Research Topic aims to explore novel approaches and technologies that improve the reliability and durability of building materials under severe loading conditions and over long durations. It specifically focuses on the application of AI and stochastic analysis in numerical simulations, coupled with innovative experimental techniques, to assess and advance the performance of traditional and new construction materials in extreme scenarios.

To gather further insights within this field, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:

• Advanced numerical methods for simulating heterogeneous materials under extreme conditions
• AI applications in predicting and enhancing material durability
• Stochastic analysis of material behavior under dynamic loading
• Integration of experimental and simulation studies for building material assessment
• Development of sustainable building materials with reduced carbon footprints

These themes emphasize the multi-faceted approach required to improve material resilience and sustainability in contemporary construction challenges, reflecting the latest innovations and studies in the field.

Article types and fees

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
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Article types

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Review

Keywords: Building Materials, Durability, Sustainable, Resilient

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