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Xiaodong Jia1,*, Xiao Li2, Yi Zhao3
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2026.077108
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Durability Assessment of Engineering Structures and Advanced Construction Technologies)
Abstract With the increasing environmental pressure caused by waste plastic (WP), incorporating recycled plastics into asphalt concrete has become a promising strategy for sustainable pavement construction. In this study, waste polyethylene terephthalate (PET) was utilized to replace mineral aggregates through a dry process, and the effects of particle size and replacement level on the mechanical performance of asphalt concrete were systematically evaluated. High-temperature deformation resistance was assessed using wheel-tracking tests, followed by dynamic modulus measurements to examine the viscoelastic behavior and structural stiffness. Low-temperature cracking resistance was studied through fracture toughness and fracture energy tests, and… More >
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Gebrail Bekdaş*, Sinan Melih Nigdeli, Omer Elselumi
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2026.078870
Abstract This study presents a comparison study between a Tuned Mass Damper (TMD) and Multiple Tuned Mass Dampers (MTMD). The main novelty of this study lies in the unified optimization-based comparison of optimized and fixed-mass MTMD configurations, highlighting the trade-off between seismic performance and practical applicability compared to a single large TMD installed at the top of the building. The Jaya algorithm is used to determine the optimum solution of mass damper parameters. Three cases are examined. The first case is the building with the TMD system. The second case is the building with the MTMD… More >
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Rong Wang1, Zhilin Feng2, Xinxin Cao3,*, Jiangbo Qin4
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2026.078438
Abstract To address the critical issues of low-temperature cracking and insufficient fatigue durability in high-content Recycled Asphalt Pavement (RAP) mixtures caused by aging-induced embrittlement, this study aims to establish a cross-scale cracking resistance evaluation system ranging from binder rheological properties to mixture failure behavior. This research selected various RAP contents (15%–60%) and rejuvenator dosages (0%–12%) to quantify the fatigue damage evolution of rejuvenated binders using Linear Amplitude Sweep (LAS) tests combined with the Viscoelastic Continuum Damage (VECD) model. Furthermore, Semi-Circular Bend (SCB) tests were employed under two loading modes—low-temperature (−12°C) monotonic loading and intermediate-temperature (20°C) cyclic… More >
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Ziliang Yang1, Mykola Sysyn2, Jin Li1, Jizhe Zhang1, Jian Liu1, Lei Kou1,3,*
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2026.078140
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Infrastructure Resilience Enhancement Empowered by Intelligent Perception and Advanced Algorithms)
Abstract Accurate assessment of the failure stage of rail rolling contact fatigue (RCF) is critical for guiding timely maintenance by track personnel, ensuring safe rail operations, and reducing maintenance costs. Although various methods have been developed to detect rail damage and classify surface defects, the rolling contact fatigue failure state of rails has not yet been comprehensively and objectively evaluated. This paper introduces the application of image processing and improved deep-learning network algorithms in rail failure evaluation and judgment. Based on Swin Transformer, a deep learning network is developed. By dividing the rail rolling contact fatigue More >
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Mahmoud Alhashash1, Abdullah Alariyan2, Favzi Ghreivati3, Ahed Habib4,*, Maan Habib5
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2026.074644
Abstract Composite structures have become integral to modern construction owing to their efficiency, strength, and economic benefits, with steel-headed studs serving as critical shear connectors between concrete slabs and steel beams. Existing research has investigated these connectors through push-out and pull-out experiments, fatigue and cyclic protocols, durability and temperature-extreme studies, and a wide range of analytical, numerical, and data-driven models. This study addresses the lack of a consolidated and critical review by combining a systematic review with a bibliometric assessment of 385 Scopus-indexed publications from 2000 to 2025, which shows sustained growth of research output and… More >
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Guowu Li1, Xiaopeng Huang2, Tao Zhu1, Yi Zheng1, Peyman Aela3,*
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2026.078679
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Sustainable and Durable Construction Materials)
Abstract Basalt fiber (BF), derived from abundant volcanic rock in China, represents a sustainable reinforcement material for pavement engineering, addressing challenges like durability, corrosion, and environmental impact. This comprehensive review synthesizes BF’s properties, including high tensile strength (3000–4800 MPa), thermal stability (−269°C to 700°C), and superior chemical resistance compared to steel or polypropylene fibers. Production involves melting basalt at 1450°C–1500°C, with China leading in resources and standards like JT/T776.1-2010. Applications in asphalt concrete enhance rutting resistance by 30%–50% and fatigue life by 20%–40%, while in cement concrete, BF improves crack resistance and impermeability by 30%–55%. BF More >
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Mustapha Hatoum1, Alessandro P. Fantilli1,*, Bernardino Chiaia1, Georgios Kalamaras2
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2026.076141
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Innovative and Sustainable Materials for Reinforced Concrete Structures)
Abstract This study investigates the contribution of fibers to the durability of reinforced concrete tunnel linings. Two cast-in-situ tunnels are herein analyzed after twenty years of service. Tunnel #1, made with plain concrete and steel rebar, has shown significant spalling at joints between two consecutive tunnel panels, caused by poor workmanship and construction details. Conversely, in Tunnel #2, close to Tunnel #1 on the same motorway, fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) was used in combination with steel rebar. During the service life, the amount of FRC spalled from the cold joints of this lining has been significantly lower than More >
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Mohammed Yahya1,*, Safaaldeen A. Sulyman2, Joban Sahota1, Gursingh Aikum Dhugga1, Saiakash Shunmugavel1
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2026.074828
Abstract The structural integrity and longevity of wind turbine blades are critical determinants of the efficiency and reliability of wind energy systems. As the primary components responsible for converting kinetic wind energy into mechanical torque and subsequently electrical power, the aerodynamic, structural, and material characteristics of rotor blades directly influence turbine performance and operational lifespan. This research addresses the limitations of conventional blade designs, often characterized by stress concentration, fatigue damage, and dynamic instability by introducing a novel diamond-lattice internal support structure aimed at improving mechanical strength, fatigue resistance, and dynamic stability. Finite element simulations performed… More >
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Abdullah Alariyan1, Anas Alaryan2, Mahmoud Alhashash3, Abdulhadi Alzabout4, Mohammed Alariyan5, Mohammed Abdulaal6, Abdulrahman Ahmed7, Ahed Habib8,*
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2026.076385
Abstract The increasing environmental concerns associated with traditional construction materials have forced the exploration of sustainable alternatives, such as biomaterials in cement-based composites. Despite their potential to significantly reduce carbon footprints and enhance environmental sustainability, comprehensive literature analyzing the integration, characteristics, and behavior of biomaterials within cement matrices remains sparse. This gap underscores a crucial need for a review to consolidate existing knowledge and identify future research trajectories. This study aims to conduct a review of the characteristics and behavior of cement-based composites with biomaterials. It also aims to establish a clear understanding of how biomaterials… More >
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Haoyu Li1, Jiayi Wang1, Zhaoyu Wu1, Shuo Yan1, Ziqi Zhang1, Yang Gao2,3, Genwang Peng2,3, Zhiwei Cao2,*
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2026.077736
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: AI-Enhanced Low-Altitude Technology Applications in Structural Integrity Evaluation and Safety Management of Transportation Infrastructure Systems)
Abstract Key components of rail transit systems, such as tracks and vehicle bodies, are prone to developing various types and manifestations of defects during long-term operation. These defects not only accelerate component aging and failure but also pose serious threats to train operational safety. Among existing intelligent detection methods, they mostly rely solely on visible light images demonstrate limited robustness in complex scenarios. This limitation stems from their high dependence on ambient lighting conditions, rendering them insufficient to meet practical railway inspection requirements. While mainstream multimodal detection methods incorporate the complementary strengths of heterogeneous data sources,… More >
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Minyan Zhan1, Wei Yang2,3, Minghao Wu4,*, Hsin-Yi Wang5, Yu-Hsien Ho5
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2026.077926
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Advanced Detection Technologies and Interpretable Machine Learning Methods in Energy Infrastructure)
Abstract The inclination of wooden columns is a key indicator for evaluating the structural safety of traditional timber buildings in China. However, accurate measurement is challenging because these columns typically exhibit natural tapering, with diameters decreasing from the base to the top, and surface irregularities such as artificial cuts, cracks, and knots. Both the intrinsic geometric characteristics and surface defects reduce the precision of coordinate acquisition and the reliability of inclination estimation. To overcome these limitations, this study proposes a novel inclination measurement method for wooden columns in traditional timber buildings based on multi-section measurement and… More >
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Mingliang Yang1, Yuyu Miao1,*, Xijun Xu2, Heng Yang1, Dong Qing1, Keyuan Zhao1
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2026.078754
Abstract The autonomous grasping of flexible slings is a pivotal challenge for unmanned crane systems, primarily stemming from the slings’ geometric indeterminacy, material compliance under load, and stochastic initial pose relative to the hook. To address this challenge, we propose an intelligent hook system featuring a novel compound mechanical architecture. This architecture integrates a horizontal slewing mechanism for in-plane alignment with a self-locking worm-gear drive for secure grasping. A coordinated control strategy, employing a Fuzzy PID algorithm, ensures robust dynamic performance under variable loading conditions. Finite element analysis confirms structural integrity under a rated load of More >
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Yaoying Yue1, Yang Wang1,*, Nan Lin2,*, Xingze Sun2, Bin Sun1, Dong Wang3, Zongjie Zhou1
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2026.076697
Abstract Polyethylene (PE) pipes are widely used in various gas transmission applications due to their excellent flexibility and other advantages. As high-molecular-weight non-metallic polymeric materials, they inevitably undergo degradation and aging during service under the action of environmental factors such as temperature and ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which impairs their service performance. To investigate the effects of environmental factors on the aging and degradation of PE pipes, a reliable method for predicting their service life was developed in this study. Taking PE80 DN110 pipes as the research subject, an accelerated aging method was adopted to simulate the… More >
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Hui Zhang1,*, Yingying Xie1, Yu Zhang2,*, Zhan Gao1, Aijun Li1, Sheng Shi1, Xingyue Li1, Zheming Zhou1, Haotian Wang1
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2026.075835
Abstract A composite bridge deck system consisting of an orthotropic steel deck and a normal-temperature-cured reactive powder concrete (RPC) layer is proposed to address the problems of pavement damage and fatigue cracks in steel bridge decks. In this study, a local finite element model of a bridge segment was established using ANSYS to calculate and compare the stress states of four deck systems: normal-temperature-cured RPC composite box girders, high-temperature-cured RPC composite box girders, pure steel box girders, and ordinary concrete composite box girders. Additionally, static load tests were conducted on a scaled local model to validate… More >
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Bin Chen1, Wanli Cui1,2, Wenhui Li3, Jiachen Yu4, Zhanzhan Tang4,*
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2026.078200
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Greening the Pipes: Achieving Sustainability in Pipeline Engineering)
Abstract The outstanding performance of unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (UPVC) has led to its widespread use in urban underground pipeline systems. However, understanding the effects of high-temperature industrial wastewater on the buried pipes is very complicated. To investigate the influence of industrial wastewater on the safety of pipes, the mechanical properties were tested using the material specimens. The changes in mechanical properties caused by the environmental temperature and heat cycles were experimentally analyzed. Empirical formulas to predict the mechanical parameters of UPVC pipe material were proposed. The ultimate strength of underground urban pipes was numerically studied by More >
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Mingxia Li1,*, Haowei Xu1, Ruiqi Li1, Bo Song2, Wanxu Zhu1,*
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2026.075587
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: AI-driven Monitoring, Condition Assessment, and Data Analytics for Enhancing Infrastructure Resilience)
Abstract Conventional fiber Bragg grating (FBG) sensors used for tensile monitoring have a limited measurement range and therefore cannot cover the entire service stage of prestressed carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP)–strengthened members. In this study, a smart CFRP plate is developed by embedding a wide-range FBG sensor in a prestressed CFRP plate. Based on strain-transfer theory for the grating region, an analytical expression for the average strain-transfer rate is derived and then used to inversely design the groove geometry and bonding parameters; the resulting groove size is 0.5 mm × 0.5 mm. During bonding, a tensile force of… More >
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Chenhui Peng1, Jinbiao Tang1, Derun Zhang1,2,*
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2026.075421
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Big Data and Machine Learning for Health Monitoring and Maintenance of Transportation Infrastructure)
Abstract Rutting is a serious issue in asphalt pavement, which may reduce the pavement driving quality and safety. Accurately predicting rutting depth is a crucial task in pavement engineering, providing crucial decision support for asphalt pavement design and maintenance. However, accurate prediction of pavement rutting still remains a significant challenge for pavement engineers. This research first selects the loading number, temperature, dynamic modulus, asphalt layer thickness, and base layer type and thickness as candidate features. Data preprocessing, including outlier handling and feature selection, is then performed. Finally, based on the stacking algorithm, a multi-model fusion approach… More >
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You-Yong Tang1, Yong-Hao Liu2, Dong-Yang Wei1, Xiao-Wei Feng2, Jose Campos e Matos3, David Hui4, Hua-Ping Wang1,*
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2026.075676
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Smart Sensors and Smart CFRP Components for Structural Health Monitoring of Aerospace, Energy and Transportation Structures)
Abstract Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) laminates are widely used in aerospace, new energy, and transportation engineering due to their high specific strength and stiffness. However, interlaminar delamination damage can lead to sudden structural failure, and the occurrence and prediction of such hidden defects are difficult to identify and evaluate using conventional inspection methods. To address this, smart CFRP laminates integrated with fiber Bragg grating (FBG) sensors offer a new approach for real-time structural health monitoring (SHM). Nevertheless, the influence mechanisms of the two integration methods—embedded and surface-bonded FBG sensors—on the static strength and impact resistance… More >
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Jun Wang1, Qian Fang1,*, Weiguo He2, Yanxin Chen1, Qizhao You1
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2025.076570
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Durability Assessment of Engineering Structures and Advanced Construction Technologies)
Abstract This study presents a comprehensive investigation into the deformation mechanisms of existing metro stations subjected to the simultaneous construction of adjacent foundation pits and underground tunnels. A refined three-dimensional numerical modeling framework is developed to simulate the entire construction process, capturing the complex interactions between excavation activities and station structures. The modeling encompasses deep excavation, side-crossing, and overcrossing passage construction, and the staged installation of support systems. Six construction schemes, varying in excavation sequence, interlayer thickness (clear distance), and passageway layout, are systematically analyzed. Field monitoring data are incorporated to validate the numerical models, enhancing… More >
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Radha Krishna Mallik1, Gokarna Bahadur Motra1, Krishna Shrestha2,3,*
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2025.075535
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Vibration Control, Dampers and Structural Health Monitoring)
Abstract The study proposes a low-cost friction damper designed to enhance the seismic performance of buildings, particularly in regions where existing structures lack adequate seismic resistance and conventional friction dampers are cost-prohibitive or require specialized fabrication. Friction dampers are displacement-controlled devices that dissipate energy through constant slip-force action and relative displacement between attachment points, typically ensuring elastic structural behavior under Design Basis Earthquake (DBE) demands and controlled yielding under Maximum Considered Earthquake (MCE) conditions. To address limitations in current practice, the proposed device integrates the damping mechanism of vehicle leaf-spring suspension systems with rotational plate friction… More >
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