Novel Applications of Smart Sensors in Civil Infrastructure
A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Sensor Networks".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: structural health monitoring; model updating; fiber optic sensors
Interests: Internet of Things; structural health monitoring; digital twin; artificial intelligence; resilient infrastructure
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rapid advancement of smart sensor technologies has revolutionized the way civil infrastructure systems are monitored, maintained, and managed. This Special Issue aims to showcase the latest research and developments in the application of smart sensors for structural health monitoring, durability assessment, safety evaluation, and life-cycle management of civil infrastructure. We welcome contributions that explore novel sensor materials, innovative sensing techniques, wireless and fiber optic sensor systems, and AI-assisted data interpretation methods. Topics of interest also include sensor integration in digital twins, real-time monitoring frameworks, and case studies on bridges, tunnels, dams, buildings, and other critical infrastructure. By gathering high-quality original research, reviews, and application-oriented studies, this Special Issue seeks to highlight interdisciplinary approaches that bridge materials science, data science, and civil engineering. The goal is to provide a platform for sharing emerging sensor technologies and their transformative role in enhancing the resilience, sustainability, and intelligence of infrastructure systems.
Dr. Chuanrui Guo
Dr. Yuguang Fu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- smart sensors
- structural health monitoring (SHM)
- fiber optic sensors
- wireless sensor networks
- sensor-based durability monitoring
- AI and machine learning in SHM
- infrastructure digital twins
- real-time data analytics
- civil engineering applications
- sensor fusion and integration
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