Advancements in Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Methods for Structural Health Monitoring of Civil Infrastructure

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue aims to bring together innovative research and practical advancements in the field of Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) and Testing (NDT) as applied to the Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) of infrastructure and structural materials. The Special Issue will focus on emerging technologies, methodologies, and applications of NDE and DNT techniques that support the assessment, maintenance, and life cycle management of structures such as bridges, buildings, pavements, dams, tunnels, and offshore platforms.

We welcome original research articles, case studies, and review papers that address the integration of NDE/NDT tools into SHM frameworks, the development of new sensing technologies, the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in data interpretation, and the validation of NDE-based SHM approaches through experimental or field investigations.

Particular emphasis will be placed on contributions that:

• Enhance the reliability and accuracy of NDE and NDT methods for in situ evaluation.
• Explore the combination of multiple NDE techniques for comprehensive diagnostics.
• Utilize data fusion, modeling, and simulation for interpreting SHM data.
• Apply NDE in the detection and monitoring of damage mechanisms such as corrosion, cracking, delamination, fatigue, and debonding.
• Discuss standards, field applications, and implementation challenges in real-world scenarios.

This Special Issue aims to serve as a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, infrastructure managers, and policy-makers engaged in structural diagnostics, asset management, and predictive maintenance.

Dr. Saman Hedjazi
Dr. Hossein Taheri
Guest Editors

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