Deadline Date: 31 December 2026
Soil–structure interaction (SSI) plays a fundamental role in the seismic response of buildings and infrastructure systems. Although its importance has long been recognized in earthquake engineering, SSI effects remain only partially incorporated into routine assessment and design procedures, particularly when structures are subjected to complex site conditions and nonlinear seismic demands.
This Special Issue aims to advance the understanding and practical application of soil–structure interaction in seismic engineering, with particular emphasis on the role of numerical modeling in capturing the coupled response of structural systems, foundations, and supporting soils. Recent advances in computational mechanics and numerical simulation have significantly improved the ability to analyze these interactions; however, important challenges remain in the consistent integration of soil, foundation, and structural models, particularly under nonlinear and dynamic loading conditions.
The issue will provide a dedicated forum for original contributions addressing analytical, computational, and applied aspects of SSI. Topics of interest include nonlinear dynamic analysis, advanced numerical simulation of coupled soil–foundation–structure systems, modeling strategies for SSI in complex site conditions, and studies examining the influence of SSI on seismic demand, structural performance, and resilience.
By bringing together recent developments in numerical methods, theory, and engineering applications, this Special Issue seeks to promote more realistic and reliable approaches for evaluating the seismic performance of structures and infrastructure systems under earthquake loading.
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