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🚨 We are pleased to share a new publication in CivilEng MDPI!

📑 In-Situ Data-Driven Time-Dependent Durability Forecasting of Prefabricated Components Made with Recycled Aggregate Concrete

👨‍🔬 Authors:
✅ Jia Li — Shaanxi A&F Technology University
✅ Weikang Kong — Southeast University

📊 What is this study about?

The study investigates the long-term durability and flexural degradation of prefabricated recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) beams subjected to sustained flexural loading and natural atmospheric exposure for up to 80 months.

The research combines in-situ experimental data with a physics-constrained machine learning framework to develop a data-driven approach for forecasting the time-dependent durability performance of prefabricated RAC components.

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In-Situ Data-Driven Time-Dependent Durability Forecasting of Prefabricated Components Made with Recycled Aggregate Concrete To achieve proactive preventive maintenance of green and low-carbon infrastructure, this study systematically investigated the long-term durability and resistance degradation of prefabricated recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) bridge components. A 80-month multi-field coupled damage experiment under....

✨ Introducing Dr. Avik Kumar Das — IOCCI 2026 Scientific Committee Member

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Avik Kumar Das (Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, China) to the IOCCI 2026 Scientific Committee for Session 1: Mathematical Models for Civil Engineering.

🔬 Avik Kumar Das, Ph.D. works at the nexus of engineered cementitious composites, circular construction, and digital fabrication. He develops experimental methods and meso-scale models to improve ECC durability, self-healing, and shrinkage control, while integrating reclaimed and bio-based feedstocks into low-carbon cementitious systems. His research combines embedded sensing and AI-driven monitoring with demonstrator development to translate laboratory findings into reproducible fabrication workflows. He leads interdisciplinary teams in developing sustainability-driven demonstrators and life cycle assessments that bridge materials science, automated construction, and operational decision-making.

📅 Online conference: 12–13 November 2026 (CET)

🎟️ Registrations are open: https://sciforum.net/registration/IOCCI2026/tickets

📖 Discover more about our Scientific Committee: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCCI2026/committee

We look forward to welcoming you to this exciting international event!

🚀 New Publication in CivilEng MDPI! 📚

We are pleased to share our newly published article:
📄 Evaluating the Seismic Performance of Circular Concrete-Encased Steel Bridge Columns for High Seismicity Regions

👨‍🔬 Authors: Mohammadreza Kenarkoohi, M.Eng., and Munzen Hassan, from the University of Quebec

This study evaluates the seismic resilience of bridge columns that are critical to transportation lifelines in Vancouver, British Columbia. The research compares conventional reinforced concrete (RC) columns with an equivalent circular concrete-encased steel (CES) system, providing insights into their performance under high seismic demands.

📖 Read the full article:
https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4109/7/3/54

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⏰ Reminder: Call for Papers is still open!

🏗️ Degradation, Repair and Rehabilitation of Reinforced Concrete Structures

A friendly reminder about this Topic Collection, with CivilEng MDPI among the participating journals.

We invite researchers and industry experts to share their latest findings and insights on the degradation, assessment, repair, and rehabilitation of reinforced concrete (RC) structures. 🔬🧱

📌 Topics include:
🔹 Deterioration mechanisms
🔹 Non-destructive testing (NDT)
🔹 Digital monitoring & structural health monitoring
🔹 Predictive modelling
🔹 Innovative repair materials
🔹 Sustainable rehabilitation strategies
🔹 Durability and resilience of RC structures

👤 Topic Editors from Universidade de Aveiro and Universidade Federal da Bahia:

Dr. Hugo Rodrigues
Dr. Ana Luísa Velosa
Dr. Daniel V. Ribeiro

📅 Abstract submission deadline: 28 December 2026
📅 Manuscript submission deadline: 28 February 2027

If your research focuses on improving the durability, performance, and sustainability of reinforced concrete structures, this Topic Collection may be a great opportunity to share your work with the research community. 🌍🤝

👉 More information: https://lnkd.in/duUtCNVF

We look forward to your contributions! 📚

📢 New Publication in CivilEng MDPI! 📚✨

📄 A Numerical Framework for Swelling-Induced Damage Evolution and Support Optimization in Expansive Mudstone Tunnels

👨‍🔬 Authors from:
🏫 Sanmenxia Polytechnic
🎓 Shandong University
🏗️ Branch of China Railway 18th Bureau Group Co., Ltd.
⛏️ TU Bergakademie Freiberg

Authors:
🔹 Kai Cui
🔹 Lichuan Wang
🔹 Zheng Yang

🔬 What does the study explore?

This research proposes a particle flow modeling framework for expansive mudstone tunnels, establishing a link between tunnel-wall displacement, swelling pressure, and the equivalent particle radius expansion coefficient.
The proposed framework provides valuable insights into swelling-induced damage evolution and support optimization, contributing to safer and more efficient tunnel engineering in expansive geological conditions. 🏗️📐

📖 Read the full article:
https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4109/7/3/53

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🏙️ Discover this Topic Collection — with CivilEng MDPI as one of the participating journals!

📌 Digital Twins and Artificial Intelligence for Advancing Smart Green Building and City Resilience

This Topic Collection aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and generate actionable insights for designing and implementing resilient, sustainable, and technologically innovative cities of the future.

We welcome contributions including original research articles, review articles, case studies, and conceptual papers exploring the applications of Digital Twins and Artificial Intelligence across different aspects of urban infrastructure.

The ultimate goal is to advance both research and practice in making cities greener, smarter, and more resilient to climate change. 🌍

👤 Topic Editors from Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Travaux Publics:

• Dr. Henry Abanda
• Dr. Michel Mbessa

📅 Abstract submission deadline: 30 September 2026
📅 Manuscript submission deadline: 30 November 2026

👉 More information: https://www.mdpi.com/topics/05K7U88TF4

We look forward to receiving your submission!

Meet us at the 18th European Conference on Earthquake Engineering! 🌍

📅 14–18 September 2026
📍 Berlin, Germany

The 18th European Conference on Earthquake Engineering (18ECEE) will bring together researchers, academics, engineers, and practitioners from around the world to exchange knowledge, research findings, and ideas shaping the future of earthquake engineering.

Held every four years in different regions of Europe, the conference covers a broad range of topics, including:

🔹 Seismic hazard, seismology, and ground motion
🔹 Geotechnical earthquake engineering, site response, and soil–structure interaction
🔹 Seismic modelling, design, and seismic codes
🔹 Structural engineering, including concrete, masonry, steel, and timber structures
🔹 Experimental testing, structural health monitoring, assessment, and retrofitting
🔹 Bridges, civil infrastructure, industrial facilities, and cultural heritage
🔹 Seismic isolation, energy dissipation, and response control
🔹 Seismic risk, resilience, multi-hazard risk management, and post-event reconnaissance

Our delegates look forward to meeting you at our booth! Come and say hello, exchange ideas, and find out more about our latest solutions and projects in earthquake engineering.

👉 More information: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/civileng/announcements/18138

📍 See you in Berlin!

🚀 New Publication in CivilEng MDPI! 📚

We are pleased to share a newly published article:

📄 Dynamic Compatibility and Frequency-Selective Mitigation Assessment of an Anti-Vibration Spherical Steel Bearing for an 8 × 100 m Continuous Steel Truss Railway Bridge

👨‍🔬 Authors: Jianghao Liu, Shipeng Wang, Xinhang Zou, and Xiangrong Guo, affiliated with Central South University, Changsha County Key Construction Project Affairs Center, and POWERCHINA

🔬 This fully numerical study investigates a scheduled AVSSB layout through coordinated modal, vehicle–bridge interaction (VBI), and vehicle–bridge–soil interaction analyses.

✨ The study’s novelty lies in its system-level assessment of dynamic compatibility and frequency-selective mitigation effects across bridge, vehicle, pier, and ground responses.

📖 Read the full article:
https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4109/7/3/52

Feel free to check it out!

📢 Meet Our IOCCI 2026 Committee Member!

We are delighted to welcome Dr. Giulia Del Serrone to the IOCCI 2026 Scientific Committee for Session 5: Construction and Material Engineering.

🏛️Giulia Del Serrone is a researcher in construction and materials engineering at the Sapienza Università di Roma. Her work focuses on sustainable infrastructure materials and technologies within the field of construction engineering. Her research includes permeable pavements and cement-based materials, with particular attention to durability, performance, and environmental impact through life cycle assessment (LCA). She also investigates mitigation strategies for urban heat island effects, including cool pavements, nature-based solutions such as urban green areas, and the innovative reuse of materials (e.g., recycled concrete and railway sleepers).

💻 Online conference: 12–13 November 2026 (CET)

🔗Registrations are open at: https://lnkd.in/dY3NNJWB

📚 More details about our Scientific Committee at: https://lnkd.in/dGkqeiJU

We look forward to welcoming you to this exciting international event!

🏗️ Call for Papers | Special Issue in CivilEng MDPI!

📚 Advances in the Seismic Behaviour, Assessment and Design of Irregular and Complex Structures

We are pleased to invite researchersto submit their work to this Special Issue.

💡 The Special Issue welcomes high-quality original research papers and review articles from workshop participants and the broader scientific community. Contributions addressing theoretical developments, numerical modelling, experimental investigations, field observations, and practical engineering applications are particularly encouraged.

👨‍🔬 Guest Editor from Universidad de Sevilla and Universidad de Cádiz:
✅ María Victoria Requena García de la Cruz
✅ Antonio Morales Esteban
✅ Emilio Romero Sánchez
✅ Isabel González de León

📅 Submission deadline: 31 July 2027

🔗 Learn more & submit your manuscript:
https://lnkd.in/dqsQSVYZ

📩 Interested in organizing your own Special Issue as a Guest Editor? Contact the CivilEng MDPI Editorial Office to learn more about the opportunities.

📢 Please feel free to share this call with colleagues, researchers, and professionals working in seismic engineering, structural engineering, earthquake engineering, and the assessment and design of irregular and complex structures.