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Nayeemuddin Mohammed^1,2, Tahar Ayadat^1,2,*, Andi Asiz^1,2, Nadeem Pasha³
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.20, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2026.080495 - 30 June 2026
Abstract Significant efforts have been made to increase the strength of concrete by using industrial waste such as fly ash and steel slag as partial substitutes for concrete in concrete. However, predicting the concrete’s compressive strength is a challenge as it is influenced by several factors such as the shape and size of the aggregate, the water-ratio balance. This study examines the predictive capability of three deep learning models: Bagging Extreme Gradient Boosted Model (BXGBM), Deep Random Vector Functional Link (DRVFL), and Kernel Extreme Learning Machine (KELM) on the prediction for compressive strength of concrete. The… More >

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Gebrail Bekdaş^*, Sinan Melih Nigdeli, Omer Elselumi
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.20, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2026.078870 - 30 June 2026
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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Abdullah Alariyan¹, Anas Alaryan², Mahmoud Alhashash³, Abdulhadi Alzabout⁴, Mohammed Alariyan⁵, Mohammed Abdulaal⁶, Abdulrahman Ahmed⁷, Ahed Habib^8,*
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.20, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2026.076385 - 30 June 2026
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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Guopeng Fan^1,*, Xuefeng Chen¹, Hao Liu¹, Jiaqing Zheng²
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.20, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2026.079234 - 30 June 2026
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: High Resolution Ultrasonic Non-Destructive Testing of Complex Structures)
Abstract Low-frequency ultrasonic array is commonly used to detect interlayer voids located in high-speed railway ballastless track, which is a typical multilayer concrete bonded structure. The difficulty of detection lies in the fact that the total focusing method (TFM) based on a single fixed sound velocity model cannot adapt to the acoustic propagation characteristics of multilayer structures, which is prone to generating artifacts. In addition, the long duration of low-frequency ultrasonic pulses is prone to causing significant deviations in defect localization. To address these issues, a theoretical model of the layered bonded structure is proposed. The… More >

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Yongjun Lu¹, Zhili Guo², Yongze Ye³, Xin Liu⁴, Yao Jin⁵, Xiang Xu^4,6,*
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.20, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2026.078396 - 30 June 2026
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Advances in Intelligent Operation and Maintenance Applications for Bridge Structures)
Abstract To fully leverage structural health monitoring data for bridge condition assessment, this study proposes a comprehensive evaluation method that integrates static and dynamic indicators using monitoring data, and demonstrates its feasibility through a short-term monitoring-based trend analysis on a newly built bridge. First, based on statistical principles, the Weibull distribution is employed to extract the dead-load component from static monitoring data. Building upon this, a static performance evaluation method is established by incorporating spatial uniformity and trend non-uniformity coefficients. Subsequently, spectral analysis is performed on the main girder acceleration data to extract fundamental frequency information… More >

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Dung Bao Trung Le¹, Quoc Anh Vu¹, Hai Quang Nguyen^2,*
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.20, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2026.079036 - 30 June 2026
Abstract The vibration and resonance behavior of steel frame structures are significantly affected by connection flexibility and geometric nonlinearity. Conventional vibration analyses often assume fully rigid beam-column connections and neglect second-order effects, which can lead to inaccurate predictions of natural frequencies and resonance conditions. This study proposes a finite element-based approach for the vibration analysis of planar steel frames with linear and nonlinear semi-rigid connections, explicitly incorporating geometric nonlinearity. Beam-column connections are modeled using nonlinear moment-rotation relationships, while elastic and geometric stiffness matrices, together with a consistent mass matrix, are integrated into the governing dynamic equations.… More >

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Guowu Li¹, Xiaopeng Huang², Tao Zhu¹, Yi Zheng¹, Peyman Aela^3,*
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.20, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2026.078679 - 30 June 2026
（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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Anna Szymczak-Graczyk^1,*, Tomasz Garbowski², Florim Grajçevci³, Hajdar Sadiku³
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.20, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2026.079217 - 30 June 2026
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Modern Inverse Analysis Approaches for Structural Diagnosis and Parameter Identifications)
Abstract Sinking wells (open caissons) are widely used deep foundation structures whose installation by the cut-and-sink method may lead to unintended deviation from verticality due to heterogeneous soil conditions and construction irregularities. While tilting is a frequently observed phenomenon, quantitative criteria for assessing the admissibility of an inclined well after completion of sinking remain insufficiently defined. This study presents a static analytical framework for evaluating stress redistribution beneath the concrete plug of a tilted well. The analysis is based on eccentric vertical load transfer and derives closed-form relationships linking the permissible inclination angle to well geometry… More >

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Lin Zang¹, Muhammad Fadhil Marsani^2,*, Caiyan Long^1,2,*, Yongping Yu³
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.20, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2026.080465 - 30 June 2026
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Sustainable and Resilient Civil Infrastructure with Intelligence and Digital Transformation)
Abstract To bridge the gap between isolated structural and connection analyses in lightweight rail vehicle design, this study establishes an integrated modelling-simulation-verification framework. This integrated framework, developed via parametric FE modelling, multi-axial load simulation (per DIN EN 12663 & BS 7608), and standards-based verification, was applied to a specific housing design. Key results: (1) Under vertical ±3 g static loads, the tray experiences the maximum equivalent stress of 186.6 MPa, yielding a safety factor of 1.1 against the yield strength, which satisfies the minimum requirement (s₁ ≥ 1.15) of the DIN EN 12663 standard. (2) Under fatigue More >

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Hieu Nghia Hoang¹, Ngoc Hieu Pham^2,*, Quoc Anh Vu², Trong Nghia Mai²
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.20, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2026.079079 - 30 June 2026
Abstract The paper presents an analysis of measured geometric imperfections in cold-formed aluminium alloy channel members that is the base for the proposal of representative values for each imperfection component for use in future research and design standards. Cold-formed aluminium alloy sections have recently been developed and found to be more cost-effective than conventional extruded sections. Cold-formed metal sections typically contain significant geometric imperfections; the effects of these imperfections have been demonstrated in numerous previous studies and should therefore be considered in analyses. Cold-formed aluminium sections remain relatively new worldwide, and available data on their geometric… More >

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Bin Chen^1,2,3,*, Chao Qiu¹, Wanli Cui^1,2,3
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.20, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2026.079118 - 30 June 2026
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Health Monitoring of Transportation Infrastructure Structure)
Abstract Ground-penetrating radar (GPR) imaging is widely used for detecting hidden defects in urban roads. However, the complex noise environment, large-scale variations in defect features, and the sensitivity of slender defects to annotation errors pose significant challenges to accurate detection. To address these issues, this study proposes an improved object detection framework, termed DFF-MoCA-YOLO, based on YOLOv11 for identifying void and loose defects in GPR images. First, a multi-strategy gated feature fusion module (MSGFF-C3k2) is designed to enhance feature robustness against complex noise and scale variations. Then, a Monte Carlo Attention (MoCAttention) module is introduced to… More >

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Wu Yang¹, Quan Xu¹, Zhimin Zhou², Mingtao Ye³, Shaohua He^3,*
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.20, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2026.079184 - 30 June 2026
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Innovative and Sustainable Materials for Reinforced Concrete Structures)
Abstract Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) exhibits exceptional mechanical properties and durability, making it highly suitable for infrastructure applications. This paper presents the design and evaluation of an innovative steel frame-UHPC composite deck intended for temporary trestles subjected to heavy construction loads and corrosive environments. The mechanical performance of the proposed composite deck was investigated through advanced finite element modeling and full-scale experimental testing. Structural responses of the trestle structure equipped with the composite deck under a 150-t crawler crane were analyzed numerically, while a three-point bending test on a full-scale steel frame-UHPC composite deck determined its… More >

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Liqiong Chen¹, Haoyu Jia¹, Mailun Liu², Kai Zhang^1,*, Song Yang¹, Zongjun Jiang¹
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.20, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2026.077675 - 30 June 2026
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Greening the Pipes: Achieving Sustainability in Pipeline Engineering)
Abstract Buried natural gas pipelines are critical components of energy infrastructure, and their durability and safe operation depend on effective structural health monitoring and the early identification of damage states. In farmland environments, rotary tillage imposes repeated and often concealed mechanical loads on buried pipelines, resulting in stress accumulation, progressive deterioration, and potentially structural failure. However, predictive and interpretable health monitoring approaches that explicitly incorporate rotary tiller-induced damage mechanisms remain scarce. In this study, a physics-informed and interpretable hybrid framework is proposed for the structural health monitoring of buried pipelines subjected to rotary tiller loading. A… More >

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Bin Chen¹, Wanli Cui^1,2, Wenhui Li³, Jiachen Yu⁴, Zhanzhan Tang^4,*
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.20, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2026.078200 - 30 June 2026
（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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Jia Wang¹, Jiayu Zhou¹, Kangjie Ling¹, Dewen Liu^1,2,*, Chenghao Xu^3,*
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.20, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2026.079519 - 30 June 2026
Abstract This study investigates the wind-resistant performance of a masonry pagoda using ABAQUS. Modal analysis was first conducted to identify the first six vibration modes. Wind speed time histories generated via the harmonic superposition method in MATLAB were converted into wind pressure and applied to the pagoda’s surface. The time-history analysis method was employed to study wind-induced vibrations, obtaining nodal displacement time-history responses. Comparative analyses of structural responses were performed under 0° and 90° wind directions. Finally, Carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) reinforcement was applied, with post-reinforcement damage analysis systematically compared to the pre-reinforcement damaged state. More >

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Hongmei Chen^1,*, Ronggui Liu¹, Feifei Jiang¹, Hsing-Wei Tai^2,3
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.20, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2026.078326 - 30 June 2026
Abstract This paper analyzes the influence of different fibers (polypropylene fibers and basalt fibers) and fiber contents (0%–0.20%) on the bonding performance between recycled coarse aggregate concrete and steel bars. The results show that the addition of recycled aggregates can reduce the fluidity of concrete, whereas the addition of fibers can further reduce the fluidity of concrete. The addition of fibers can effectively improve the mechanical properties of concrete (polypropylene fiber can increase compressive strength and splitting tensile strength by 7.80% and 6.09%, respectively, while basalt fiber can increase compressive strength and splitting tensile strength by… More >

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Rong Wang¹, Zhilin Feng², Xinxin Cao^3,*, Jiangbo Qin⁴
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.20, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2026.078438 - 30 June 2026
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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Qinfeng Pan¹, Wei Zhang¹, Hao Chen¹, Lin Pang², Xiang Liu^1,*, Chun Chieh Yip³
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.20, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2026.083328 - 30 June 2026
Abstract Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) exhibits high strength, toughness, and durability, making it an excellent candidate for integration with novel high-ductility, high-strength negative Poisson’s ratio (NPR) steel bars. This combination shows promising applications in the fields of bridges and buildings. This study investigates the bonding performance of various types of NPR bars (smooth NPR bars, spiral rib NPR bars, and NPR steel strands) with UHPC as the concrete matrix. It examines the effects of bond length, bar diameter, and NPR bar type on bonding performance, comparing these results with those of normal concrete (NC). A predictive model… More >

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Mingliang Yang¹, Yuyu Miao^1,*, Xijun Xu², Heng Yang¹, Dong Qing¹, Keyuan Zhao¹
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.20, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2026.078754 - 30 June 2026
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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Siwen Liu^1,2,3, Ke Mei^2,3, Shiyao Zhu^2,3, Ruiquan Liao^1,2,3,*, Xuyu Liu⁴
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.20, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2026.079206 - 30 June 2026
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Greening the Pipes: Achieving Sustainability in Pipeline Engineering)
Abstract Acidic red soil is widely distributed in southern Jiangxi and exhibits strong corrosivity, posing a significant threat to buried pipeline steels. In this work, six acidic red soil samples collected from this region were analyzed in terms of their physicochemical characteristics using pH testing and ion chromatography, and corresponding simulated soil solutions were prepared. The corrosion behavior of L415 pipeline steel in these solutions was systematically evaluated through immersion weight-loss experiments, potentiodynamic polarization, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). All six soil solutions were found to be acidic. Variations More >

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Zhengxiang Ma^1,2,*, Xiaofei Ma¹, Xiaoliang Liu³, Heng Zhang⁴, Weichao Yu¹
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.20, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2026.079896 - 30 June 2026
Abstract Steel surface defect detection is a key technology for ensuring the quality of steel products and the automation of production. However, in actual industrial scenarios, the complex texture background of steel surfaces often leads to low recognition of tiny defect features and easy confusion, and the full extraction and fusion of multi-scale features remain challenging. To address these issues, this paper proposes a lightweight and high-precision detection model based on the improved YOLOv11n, named YOLOv11-ODF. Firstly, in the backbone network, a C3k2_ODConv module integrating full-dimensional convolution (ODConv) is constructed, which enhances the model’s ability to… More >

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Dawei Shen¹, Xiang Chen¹, Yuanyin Song^2,*, Yaoyu Zhu², Deyun Liu², Rong Lv¹, Wen-Wei Wang³
Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.20, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2026.075555 - 30 June 2026
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Health Monitoring of Transportation Infrastructure Structure)
Abstract This study systematically investigates the static and dynamic performance of the comprehensive structural system for the Huangmaohai extra-long-span three-tower cable-stayed bridge. A full-bridge finite element model was developed, incorporating elastic restraints at the central tower, viscous dampers at the side towers, and transverse seismic isolation bearings. Detailed structural parameters and loading conditions are provided. Subsequently, a systematic analysis was conducted on the structural stiffness, internal forces in the bearings, and stresses in the main girder and stay cables under static loads, thereby verifying the structural safety during both the completed bridge state and operational phase. More >

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