Intelligent Sensing Technology for Structural Vibration Control and Non-Destructive Testing
A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Physical Sensors".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 March 2026 | Viewed by 297
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Interests: intelligent control; smart materials and structures; structural vibration control
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Interests: non-destructive testing and structural health monitoring; ultrasound; nonlinear ultrasound; non-contact sensing; additive manufacturing
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Dear Colleagues,
Structural vibrations are widespread phenomena, impacting civil structures during seismic events, bridges under vehicle loads, high-rises in strong winds, and mechanical equipment during operation. These dynamics stem from external forces or inherent structural properties. Prolonged or intense vibrations can lead to fatigue damage, loosened connections, compromised precision in instrumentation, and even catastrophic failures, thereby posing serious risks to structural safety and service life. Consequently, effective vibration control and damage monitoring are crucial for maintaining structural integrity. In recent years, intelligent sensing technologies for structural vibration control and non-destructive testing have made significant strides. Advances in high-precision sensors—such as accelerometers, fiber Bragg gratings, piezoelectric sensors, and vision-based sensors—along with improvements in multi-source data fusion algorithms, have facilitated their application in critical infrastructure, including bridges, high-rises, wind turbines, and industrial machinery. However, many existing systems often struggle in complex vibration scenarios, such as sudden strong earthquakes, extreme wind loads, and coupled mechanical resonances. Limitations in sensing accuracy, delays in feature extraction, and inadequate control strategies often reduce their effectiveness in capturing rare or extreme vibration modes, thereby impeding accurate damage detection.
This Special Issue aims to present cutting-edge research on intelligent sensing technologies for structural vibration control and non-destructive testing. We welcome contributions on topics including, but not limited to, the following: the development of intelligent sensors, AI-powered vibration monitoring, multi-sensor fusion for disaster simulation in infrastructure, and advanced safety early warning systems.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Yingqing Guo
Prof. Dr. Tao Li
Dr. Peipei Liu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- structural vibration control
- intelligent sensing technology
- non-destructive testing
- multi-sensor fusion
- artificial intelligence (AI)
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