On the investigation of modular high-rise concrete buildings in the Asia Pacific region: engineering application analysis and future directions

Zele LI; Yutao Guo; Shaohua Rao; Xiaozhen Shang; Mohammad Noori; Wael A. Altabey; Ehsan Noroozinejad Farsangi; Huaitao Zhu; Pengyuan Liu

doi:10.1016/j.rineng.2025.104830

On the investigation of modular high-rise concrete buildings in the Asia Pacific region: engineering application analysis and future directions

Zele LI
, Yutao Guo
, Shaohua Rao
, Xiaozhen Shang
, Mohammad Noori
, Wael A. Altabey
, Ehsan Noroozinejad Farsangi
, Huaitao Zhu
, Pengyuan Liu

Urban Transformations Research Centre

Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School
Shenzhen Public Housing Group Co. Ltd
RAO Shaohua Model Worker and Craftsman Talent Innovation Studio
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
University of Leeds
Henan University of Technology

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Modular integrated construction is currently the green construction method with the highest degree of industrialization in new buildings, which meets the demand for high-quality development of intelligent construction and building industrialization. Modular buildings using concrete shear walls for lateral resistance are particularly suitable for high-rise residential buildings. According to the characteristics of composite construction, the common structures of concrete modular buildings are Box-template systems, modular-composite systems, and modular-superimposed systems. This paper has analyzed the characteristics, shortcomings, and current development status of various modular buildings through case studies. Finally, thoughts and suggestions are put forward for the future development of modular concrete buildings.

Original language	English
Article number	104830
Number of pages	17
Journal	Results in Engineering
Volume	26
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2025.104830
Publication status	Published - Jun 2025

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Box-template system
Concrete modular buildings
Modular-combination system
Modular-superimposed system
Shear wall structure

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