Recent Advances: Structural Health Monitoring in Civil Construction

Dear Colleagues,

Structural health monitoring (SHM) technologies have become integral to civil engineering, ensuring the longevity and safety of infrastructure. With the increasing demands on structural integrity due to environmental and operational stresses, modern SHM methodologies are advancing to meet new performance, durability, and sustainability requirements. SHM is not only growing in field applications but also within laboratories, enabling researchers to understand and design the materials. This Special Issue aims to compile the latest research and technological advancements in SHM to promote the efficient monitoring, diagnosis, and maintenance of civil infrastructure.

Objectives and Scope:

This Special Issue will focus on the latest developments, applications, and theoretical advancements in SHM technologies, specifically tailored to civil engineering applications. This Issue will encourage contributions that focus on both experimental and computational aspects and seek papers that highlight interdisciplinary approaches. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

Sensors and Sensing Techniques: the development of robust and durable sensors for monitoring structural health in civil structures, such as bridges, buildings, dams, and offshore platforms.

Data Analytics and AI for SHM: machine learning, deep learning, and AI-based approaches to process SHM data and predict structural performance and potential failure.

Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE): innovations in NDE methods, including ultrasonic testing, radiographic testing, and acoustic emission, for real-time structural monitoring.

Online and Edge Monitoring: wireless sensor networks, Internet of Things (IoT), and remote sensing for continuous and automated SHM.

Emerging Technologies in SHM: applications of novel materials (e.g., smart concrete, self-sensing composites) and advanced imaging techniques for SHM.

Case Studies and Real-World Applications: practical implementations of SHM in real-world civil engineering projects, illustrating challenges and lessons learned.

Dr. Avik Kumar DAS
Dr. Giuseppe Lacidogna
Guest Editors

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