European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering
Scope & Guideline
Transforming Knowledge into Action for a Sustainable Built Environment
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Sustainable Construction Materials:
Research on eco-friendly materials, including the use of recycled aggregates, industrial by-products, and alternative binders to enhance the sustainability and durability of construction materials. - Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Mechanics:
Studies focused on the behavior of soils under various conditions, including consolidation, erosion, and stabilization techniques, as well as the use of numerical modeling to predict soil behavior. - Structural Engineering Innovations:
Exploration of advanced structural systems and materials, including fiber-reinforced composites, hybrid systems, and the impact of environmental factors on structural performance. - Environmental Engineering and Impact Assessment:
Research addressing the environmental impacts of construction and infrastructure projects, including pollutant management, sustainability assessments, and life cycle analyses. - Risk Assessment and Management in Civil Engineering:
Studies focusing on the assessment of risks associated with structural failures, natural disasters, and environmental hazards, employing probabilistic and statistical methods.
Trending and Emerging
- Advanced Computational Modeling Techniques:
There is a rising trend in the application of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and advanced numerical simulation methods to predict material behavior and structural performance under various conditions. - Sustainable and Green Building Practices:
An increasing focus on sustainable construction practices, including the use of bio-based materials, energy-efficient designs, and life cycle assessments to minimize environmental impacts. - Smart Materials and Structural Health Monitoring:
Research on the use of smart materials and innovative monitoring techniques to enhance the performance and safety of structures, including the integration of IoT for real-time data collection. - Climate Change Adaptation Strategies:
Emerging studies emphasize the need for resilience in civil engineering practices to address the impacts of climate change, including flood management, heat resilience, and infrastructure adaptation. - Waste Utilization in Construction:
Growing interest in the utilization of industrial and agricultural waste products in construction materials, aiming to reduce environmental footprints and promote circular economy principles.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Materials Testing Methods:
The focus on conventional materials testing techniques has decreased as more advanced, non-destructive testing methods and computational modeling approaches gain traction. - Basic Geotechnical Investigations:
There has been a noticeable decline in research centered around fundamental geotechnical investigations, with a shift towards more innovative and complex modeling techniques. - Manual Structural Analysis Techniques:
As computational tools and software become more sophisticated, the reliance on manual calculations and traditional hand methods for structural analysis has diminished.
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