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All technical articles are reviewed by the IABSE SEI Editorial Board, with collaboration of over 250 Reviewers over 20 Correspondents. In April 2012, the journal was selected by Thomson Reuters to be indexed in Web of Science ; Science Citation Index Expanded (SciSearch); Journal Citation Reports/Science Edition; Current Contents/Engineering, Computing, and Technology starting with Vol.20(1) 2010.

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SEI February 2027: Design Requirement and Performance of Footbridges for Safety, Durability and Reliability – TG1.15

Call for Full Papers!

Full paper submission: January 30 - February 15, 2026. SEI Author Guidelines and SEI Template for writing a paper: Click Here

Submission of paper: https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/sei

Guest Editor: Chiara Bedon. Reviewer Board: Izabela Drygala, Mirko Kosič, Marek Pańtak, Paweł Hawryszków, Yves Reuland, Dimitrios Piskas, Chiara Bedon, Aleksandra Bogdanovic, Marco Fasan, George Wardeh, Daniele Losanno, Natividad Leonor Garcia Troncoso, and Estefanía Cervantes

Footbridges play a crucial role in providing safe, accessible, and sustainable pedestrian mobility in modern transport networks. Their design and maintenance face growing challenges related to safety standards, long-term durability, and overall reliability under diverse loads and environmental conditions. This Special Issue invites contributions that address these challenges through innovative design approaches, advanced assessment methods, and performance-based lifecycle strategies.

We welcome original research articles, case studies, and review papers focusing on (but not limited to): compliance with safety standards and accessibility regulations; risk assessment under seismic and climatic actions; sustainable and cost-effective construction materials; non-destructive testing and structural health monitoring; corrosion prevention and fatigue resistance; service-life extension strategies; and optimized, reliability-based design approaches for footbridges.

The Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive forum for researchers, engineers, and decision-makers to exchange knowledge and propose best practices for ensuring safe, durable, and reliable footbridges that meet the needs of society and future urban development.

Objectives

Footbridges are crucial elements of urban and transport infrastructure, providing safe and sustainable pedestrian and cyclist mobility. Their design, however, faces increasing challenges related to structural safety, long-term durability, and overall reliability under diverse loading and environmental conditions. This Special Issue aims to bring together contributions from researchers and practitioners to advance knowledge, share best practices, and develop innovative approaches for the design, assessment, and lifecycle management of footbridges.

The objective is to provide a forum for discussing state-of-the-art solutions and emerging trends in the performance-based design of footbridges, considering safety, durability, and reliability requirements within the context of evolving standards and societal expectations.

Scope and Topics of Interest

The Special Issue will cover theoretical, experimental, and practical contributions related to:

[1] Safety Standards & Regulations (compliance with international and local pedestrian safety requirements; risk assessment under seismic events, extreme weather, and variable pedestrian loads; integration of sustainable and cost-effective construction materials)

[2] Durability Considerations (non-destructive testing and structural health monitoring for inspection and maintenance; corrosion prevention, fatigue resistance, and service-life extension strategies; application of high-performance materials and advanced construction techniques)

[3] Reliability Considerations (assessment of existing footbridges for structural integrity and material degradation; optimization of design accounting for environmental loads and pedestrian dynamics; performance-based approaches to lifecycle management and sustainability)

Expected Contributions

The Special Issue will provide:

• Comprehensive reviews of design requirements and performance strategies for footbridges

• Case studies and practical applications demonstrating innovative solutions

• State-of-the-art review of design codes, standards, and recommendations for safe, durable, and reliable footbridges

• A multidisciplinary perspective bridging structural engineering, materials science, monitoring technologies, and regulatory frameworks.

SEI 2026

SEI  February 2026: Recent Research and Structures Worldwide.

SEI  May 2026: Recent Research and Recent Structures from Korean Rep.

SEI  August 2026: Climate Change on Infrastructures: Effects, Standardisation and Adaptation (in collaboration with IABSE TG6.1).

SEI  November 2026: The Essence of Structural Engineering for Society (Best of Conference papers from San Jose, Manchester and Ghent).

SEI 2025

SEI February 2025: Recent Structures and Research in Japan.

SEI May 2025: Rehabilitation of Structures.

SEI August 2025: Recent Structures and Research Worldwide.

SEI November 2025: Artificial Intelligence in Structural Engineering.

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Starting 2018 onwards, Taylor & Francis is publishing and distributing SEI to all IABSE members and has taken over its subscription, sales and marketing. IABSE remains owner of the journal and the content continues to be under the responsibility of SEI Editorial Board. More information will soon be available.