Architecture, Structures and Construction最新文献

{"title":"Advanced damping devices for tall buildings under seismic and wind loads: A state-of-the-art review","authors":"Saifullah Arabzai,&nbsp;Mehtab Ahmad,&nbsp;Md Sajid,&nbsp;Kong Fah Tee","doi":"10.1007/s44150-026-00192-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44150-026-00192-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Rapid urbanization has produced taller, more slender buildings that are increasingly vulnerable to wind and earthquake-induced vibrations. This review synthesizes advances in passive, semi-active, and hybrid damping technologies for tall building applications, with emphasis on tuned mass dampers (TMDs), multiple TMDs (MTMDs), tuned liquid dampers (TLDs), inerter-based devices (e.g., TMDI/TMDFI), viscous and viscoelastic dampers, and magnetorheological (MR) systems. A systematic search (2000–2025; Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar) and staged screening were used to extract device principles, optimization strategies, placement and configuration practices, and comparative performance under seismic versus wind actions. Unlike existing review studies that typically focus on individual device classes or single hazard scenarios, this review provides an integrated, multi-hazard comparison across a broad spectrum of damping technologies. Comparative evaluation is conducted using consistently reported performance criteria, including inter-story drift, acceleration and displacement reduction, robustness to detuning, and practical implementation considerations. The reviewed literature generally reports acceleration and displacement reductions in the range of 40–60% for well-tuned passive systems, depending on hazard type, tuning strategy, and structural configuration and inter-story drifts by up to 65%, while MTMDs and inerter-based variants broaden control bandwidth and improve detuning robustness with smaller physical masses. Viscous dampers excel under short-duration, high-velocity seismic demands, whereas viscoelastic devices perform more effectively for long-duration wind-induced serviceability, with hybrid systems leveraging the advantages of both. Semi-active solutions, such as MR dampers and smart variable-stiffness TMDs, enable adaptive retuning with low power demand, improving reliability under changing structural properties, soil structure interaction, and multi-hazard conditions. The main contribution of this review lies in synthesizing reported performance trends, optimization strategies, and implementation considerations across damping device families and hazard types, providing practice-ready guidance for tall building vibration control. Identified research gaps include probabilistic and uncertainty-aware design, stroke-constrained optimization, long-term monitoring and digital twin integration, and standardized multi-hazard verification protocols, outlining future directions for resilient and economical vibration mitigation in tall buildings.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":100117,"journal":{"name":"Architecture, Structures and Construction","volume":"6 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147561087","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Deployable domes of equal scissor-like elements with reciprocal linkages","authors":"Manuel Muñoz-Vidal,&nbsp;Manuel J. Freire-Tellado,&nbsp;Juan Pérez-Valcárcel,&nbsp;Isaac López-César,&nbsp;Santiago Muñiz,&nbsp;Félix Suárez-Riestra","doi":"10.1007/s44150-026-00190-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44150-026-00190-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The text presents a new type of stress-free deployable structures (meaning that they do not present geometric incompatibilities during the folding-unfolding process), the sailor vault of equal scissor-like elements, SLE. The geometric generation process is explained, establishing the concepts of eccentricity and opening angle of the SLE based on the final deployed situation. The deployment process is then studied employing a dynamic calculation program. Having overcome these issues, the construction of a physical model for testing is addressed, using reciprocal joints to improve the structural behaviour. An account is given of the modifications introduced during the construction process to achieve a model with good mechanical behaviour. Finally, a test campaign is carried out on this model, consisting of load tests of the model on four and eight supports subjected to vertical ascending and descending loads. The results of these tests are contrasted with those acquired with a computer model. The values obtained are analysed, drawing interesting conclusions with a view to their practical application. Although equal-bar deployable domes are very simple from a construction point of view, they must comply with strict design mechanisms. In order to be structurally effective, they must have sufficient camber, which in the models tested has been achieved using SLEs with an eccentricity of 5.15% and an opening angle of 30°, as well as the subsequent addition of a series of complementary bars that depend on the support system. The use of reciprocal joints radically improves the behaviour of the structure, but construction tolerances have only allowed to place them on the outer face.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":100117,"journal":{"name":"Architecture, Structures and Construction","volume":"6 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s44150-026-00190-6.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147560693","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Bibliometric analysis of research production on self-compacting concrete (SCC), 2015–2024","authors":"Supriya A. Bejalwar,&nbsp;Shrikant Harle,&nbsp;Vishal D. Bapte,&nbsp;P.K.S. Bhadauria,&nbsp;Sanket Gajanan Kalamkar","doi":"10.1007/s44150-026-00189-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44150-026-00189-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Research on self-compacting concrete (SCC) has expanded significantly over the past decade, yet existing bibliometric studies are often fragmented, limited to small datasets, or lack thematic evolution analysis. This study fills this gap by conducting a comprehensive bibliometric assessment of 6,005 publications indexed in the Web of Science (2015–2024), using Biblioshiny and VOSviewer to map publication trends, authorship productivity, journal dispersion, collaboration patterns, and thematic development. Results show a steady rise in SCC scholarship, led primarily by China (2,971 publications) and India (1,714). Keyword co-occurrence and thematic evolution indicate a shift from early focus on fresh-state behavior toward contemporary themes involving durability of SCC, microstructure, supplementary cementitious materials, recycled aggregates, and nano-modification, reflecting global priorities for sustainable and low-carbon concrete. Lotka’s did not fit the literature on SCC and Bradford’s analyses reveal a concentrated authorship pattern and strong journal centralization. This study offers both theoretical insights into the evolution of SCC research and practical guidance for researchers and policymakers by identifying emerging research fronts and collaboration hotspots. Future work may integrate multi-database validation, advanced rheology modeling, and machine-learning-based prediction frameworks.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":100117,"journal":{"name":"Architecture, Structures and Construction","volume":"6 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147559901","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Multi-Scale evaluation and predictive modeling of volcanic Ash–Silica fume aggregate concrete for sustainable construction","authors":"Sandeep Singh,&nbsp;Indrajeet Sahu,&nbsp;Bhargav P. Majmundar,&nbsp;Roshita David,&nbsp;Jagdeep Singh,&nbsp;S. Vanitha,&nbsp;Gaurav Thakur","doi":"10.1007/s44150-026-00187-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44150-026-00187-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The construction industry faces increasing pressure to reduce carbon emissions associated with ordinary Portland cement production and the depletion of natural aggregates. This study investigates the development of sustainable structural concrete through partial replacement of cement with volcanic ash (VA) and natural fine aggregate with silica fume based artificial aggregates (SF), combined with machine learning based performance prediction. Sixteen concrete mixes were designed using a full factorial approach with VA replacement levels of 0, 5, 10, and 15% by mass of cement and SF aggregate replacement levels of 0, 5, 15, and 25% by volume of fine aggregate, while maintaining a constant water to cement ratio of 0.46 and a fixed coarse aggregate content of 1300.55 kg per cubic meter. Mechanical properties and durability indicators were evaluated at 28 days. The control mix achieved a compressive strength of 50.65 MPa, elastic modulus of 30.00 GPa, and rapid chloride permeability of 999.02 Coulombs. The mix VA0–SF25 maintained comparable strength at 50.31 MPa, reduced abrasion loss to 9.24, limited porosity to 4.58%, and preserved very low chloride permeability of 1000.91 Coulombs. The mix VA5–SF25 exhibited the highest flexural strength of 6.73 MPa with acceptable durability retention of 85.28%, indicating an optimal balance between sustainability and performance. Higher VA contents of 10 to 15% significantly reduced strength and durability while increasing porosity and permeability. ANOVA confirmed cement replacement as the dominant factor governing performance, with Fisher’s values exceeding 322 and effect sizes approaching unity. Comparative analysis indicated that tree-based models provided more consistent predictive performance under validation.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":100117,"journal":{"name":"Architecture, Structures and Construction","volume":"6 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147441197","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation of shared understanding in multidisciplinary architecture, engineering and construction design teams","authors":"Brian McLoughlin,&nbsp;Suresh Renukappa","doi":"10.1007/s44150-026-00188-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44150-026-00188-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Uncoordinated, incomplete building construction documents are resulting in added costs, extended schedules, and a reduction in the product quality. A suggested cause is that the multidisciplinary team who create the construction documents lack a shared understanding of the activities involved in the process. The aim of this study is to assess the current understanding of the disciplines during the construction document development stage in terms of processes and information development to determine the barriers and enablers to achieve shared understanding. Qualitative, semi-structured interviews were used to gather data from disciplines directly involved in construction document development and thematic analysis was used to apply themes to the transcripts. The results showed that one of the biggest barriers to achieving shared understanding is the procurement method of the consultants on lowest cost basis, as this leads to negative behaviors which greatly reduces the quality of the documents.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":100117,"journal":{"name":"Architecture, Structures and Construction","volume":"6 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147440760","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Mardin rural architectural research: Kızıltepe Beşdeğirmen (Amrude) Village","authors":"Rojat Aksoy Işık,&nbsp;Erdal Dinç","doi":"10.1007/s44150-026-00184-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44150-026-00184-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Mardin is one of Turkey’s most significant cities, known for its historical texture, cultural richness, and unique architecture. Rural areas around Mardin are especially valuable as they reflect the region’s cultural identity and historical development. The buildings in these areas are typically constructed with local stone masonry, harmonizing with the environment while being functional. This gives them not only aesthetic but also historical and cultural significance. Beşdeğirmen, a village in the Kızıltepe district of Mardin, holds historical importance. Its name derives from five water mills that once operated there. Both architecturally and socially, the village represents a unique example of Mardin’s rural heritage and traditional lifestyle. Its historical structures, including water mills, rock-carved houses, and the old settlement area, provide valuable insights into past agricultural practices and rural life. This study aims to document and contribute to the preservation of Beşdeğirmen’s architectural heritage. Fieldwork was carried out using photography, surveying, and observation techniques to analyze the buildings’ characteristics, including materials, construction techniques, plans, facades, and other architectural elements. The data obtained were systematically recorded to form a basis for future research. Documenting rural architecture in Mardin is essential for protecting cultural values, enriching regional heritage literature, and supporting sustainable tourism. Studies like this help preserve values at risk due to modernization and migration, while highlighting Beşdeğirmen’s heritage promotes Mardin’s identity and serves as a model for future research on rural architecture.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":100117,"journal":{"name":"Architecture, Structures and Construction","volume":"6 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147336259","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Applying a values-led approach to modern architectural heritage conservation in Dhaka: insights from stakeholders’ participation","authors":"S. M. Nazimuddin,&nbsp;Md. Sk. Maruf Hossain","doi":"10.1007/s44150-026-00186-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44150-026-00186-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The conservation of Modern Architectural Heritage remains a neglected area in Bangladesh, where legal frameworks and policies fail to recognize the cultural, social, and historical significance of twentieth-century buildings. This situation has led to improper interventions, including unsympathetic renovations, alterations of the original design, and, in some cases, complete demolition. Ensuring the conservation of these buildings as heritage assets requires a reliable decision-making reference point, provided by a well-established heritage values assessment, which is currently absent in Bangladesh. This study employed a values-led approach grounded in globally recognized heritage values, with stakeholders’ perceptions playing a significant role. Focusing on four modern architectural buildings in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, this research employs a sequential questionnaire survey and expert interviews to examine how social, scientific, historical, ecological, and aesthetic values shape conservation priorities. The findings reveal that stakeholders’ engagement and direct interaction with Modern Architectural Heritage strongly influence value recognition, indicating a shared understanding of the importance of conserving such heritage in Dhaka. However, despite the potential of a values-led approach in heritage values assessment, the study identifies significant challenges hindering its adoption, including inadequate legal frameworks and limited awareness of Modern Architectural Heritage. To address these gaps, strategic interventions are recommended, including revising existing heritage conservation laws, establishing a national framework for heritage values assessment, integrating stakeholders’ participation, and raising public awareness.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":100117,"journal":{"name":"Architecture, Structures and Construction","volume":"6 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147341900","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Functional distribution in tall timber buildings: Global case insights","authors":"Hüseyin Emre Ilgın","doi":"10.1007/s44150-026-00185-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44150-026-00185-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Tall timber construction (≥8-story) has gained growing attention as a sustainable alternative to conventional concrete and steel systems. Despite extensive research on structural performance, fire safety, and environmental impacts, the programmatic or functional distribution of tall timber buildings remains largely overlooked. Understanding this distribution is crucial, as building use, whether residential, office, hotel, or mixed-use, directly affects technical design requirements, regulatory feasibility, and market acceptance. This study aims to examine the functional characteristics of 79 tall timber towers worldwide and to identify the degree of concentration among different programmatic types. This research contributes novel insight by framing functional distribution, a previously underexplored dimension, as a key factor influencing the broader adoption and diversification of tall timber construction. A descriptive analysis was conducted using an existing dataset of 79 case studies across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, classifying each by primary function and correlating these categories with architectural typologies. The findings reveal: (1) a marked predominance of residential towers (65%), followed by offices (29%) and hotels/mixed-use projects (6%); (2) residential projects are typically associated with prismatic forms and central cores optimized for modular construction; and (3) cross-analysis confirms that function strongly correlates with typological and structural attributes, residential towers relying on all-timber or shear-walled systems, while offices and mixed-use buildings predominantly employ hybrid timber–concrete frameworks and varied core configurations. Overall, this study highlights that expanding the functional diversity of tall timber buildings is essential for advancing their role in sustainable urban development and for promoting broader market acceptance among architects, policymakers, and developers.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":100117,"journal":{"name":"Architecture, Structures and Construction","volume":"6 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s44150-026-00185-3.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147340921","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Development of a machine learning-based graphical user interface for compressive strength prediction of graphene oxide infused concrete","authors":"MK Diptikanta Rout,&nbsp;Padmabati Sahoo,&nbsp;Bibhu Prasad Mishra","doi":"10.1007/s44150-026-00183-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44150-026-00183-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study develops Machine Learning (ML) driven hybrid metaheuristic models to predict the Compressive Strength (CS) of graphene oxide–infused concrete (GOIC) using Random Forest (RF) and its optimized variants—Grasshopper Optimization Algorithm (GOA-RF), Krill Herd Optimization (KHO-RF), and Starfish Optimization Algorithm (SOA-RF). A comprehensive dataset of 367 samples incorporating ten mix design variables was used for model training and validation. Model performance was evaluated using multiple regression metrics, including R², RMSE, MAE, MAPE, VAF, A20 index, Performance Index (PI), and Taylor diagrams, along with cross-validation analysis. The proposed SOA-RF model achieved highest predictive accuracy with R² = 0.96 (training) and 0.93 (testing), alongside the lowest RMSE (0.058–0.065) and MAPE (7.4–8.2%), outperforming the base RF (R² = 0.87–0.83, MAPE = 11.2–12.8%). SHAP-based interpretability analysis identified that cement content, curing duration, and graphene oxide dosage as the most influential parameters governing strength development of concrete. To facilitate practical application, a Streamlit-based Graphical User Interface (GUI) was developed to enable prediction and visualization of CS using selected input variables. The proposed SOA-RF framework thus offers a robust, interpretable, and user-friendly approach for the reliable prediction and optimization of GOIC.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":100117,"journal":{"name":"Architecture, Structures and Construction","volume":"6 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146071268","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Allowable settlement of two tall buildings using numerical simulation and soil continuum-foundation-structure interaction","authors":"Erick Christian Cruz,&nbsp;Jean-Louis Briaud","doi":"10.1007/s44150-025-00179-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44150-025-00179-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Building foundations are designed to prevent soil failure (ULS) and minimize structural deformation (SLS). Due to lack of concrete guidelines on allowable settlement in building codes, practitioners often rely on engineering judgement and rules of thumb. This study presents a framework to establish the allowable movement of concrete building structures by limiting angular distortion and associated damage to structural elements through numerical simulations that explicitly incorporate the interaction between the deforming soil and structure. The procedure was implemented to determine the allowable settlement of a hypothetical 10-story reinforced concrete building and an actual 37-story reinforced concrete building. In addition, a mat foundation and a spread footings foundation were considered for the 10-story building in order to compare the allowable movement for these two different shallow foundation systems. The limiting angular distortions obtained from this study were found to be more restrictive than the code-suggested limits for building structural elements. However, the limiting differential settlement deduced from the suggested limiting angular distortions in this study were more relaxed than the industry-accepted rule-of-thumb of 19 mm for SLS criteria. Furthermore, the numerical simulations performed in this study lead to plots of normalized differential settlement vs normalized foundation stiffness that can be adopted to estimate the magnitude of the allowable settlement of foundations for concrete buildings of similar geometry.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100117,"journal":{"name":"Architecture, Structures and Construction","volume":"5 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145675363","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}