About this Research Topic
In recent years, the construction industry has seen a significant shift towards innovative methods for enhancing structural integrity and sustainability. Structural health monitoring (SHM) has emerged as a crucial field aimed at continuously assessing the condition of buildings and infrastructure to detect and prevent potential failures. Traditional methods of SHM often rely on sensors and data analysis techniques to monitor structural behavior and detect anomalies. However, there's a growing demand for novel approaches that not only monitor structural health but also contribute to energy sustainability. Energy harvesting techniques, which involve capturing and utilizing ambient energy sources, offer a promising solution to power SHM systems while minimizing environmental impact. This interdisciplinary research area integrates principles from civil engineering, materials science, and energy harvesting technologies to develop efficient, cost-effective, and eco-friendly solutions for monitoring and maintaining infrastructure integrity in the construction industry.
The proposed research aims to revolutionize structural health monitoring (SHM) and energy harvesting methodologies within the construction sector by integrating cutting-edge techniques and next-generation building materials. Advanced sensing technologies combining Piezoelectric materials, Fiber Bragg gratings, Carbon nanotubes (CNTs), strain gauges, Perovskite solar cells, Shape-memory alloys,Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs), digital cameras, magnetostrictive materials, LVDTs etc., the study seeks to develop a comprehensive framework for real-time monitoring of structural integrity. Static, vibrational, impedance, acoustic, visual-based techniques and other related to the smart-sensing methods will be explored to detect anomalies & predict potential failures, enabling proactive maintenance and minimizing downtime. Additionally, the incorporation of artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, wireless-sensing, and other data-driven approaches will enhance the data-analysis process, predict the damages, remaining service life improving accuracy and efficiency. Furthermore, researches investigating novel approaches using the above-mentioned materials and systems for developing more efficient energy-harvesting systems from structural vibrations, light, sound, contributing to sustainability goals in construction sector, are mostly welcomed.
The special issue aims to explore groundbreaking advancements in the intersection of structural health monitoring (SHM) and energy harvesting within the construction industry. Focusing on building composites, novel sensors & actuators, and smart materials, it investigates innovative techniques to enhance infrastructure durability and sustainability. Research delves into diverse materials like concrete, metals, wood, soils, and other building materials incorporating novel SHM systems to detect structural anomalies and ensure safety. Concurrently, energy harvesting methodologies are explored to harness ambient sources for powering these monitoring systems and other building services, contributing to sustainable practices in construction industry. Key themes include structural health monitoring, service-life predictions, energy generation, non-destructive testing, failure analysis, and the integration of next-generation materials & methodologies. The issue showcases a blend of theoretical, experimental and numerical techniques, facilitating a comprehensive understanding of SHM and energy harvesting paradigms. By bridging research across disciplines, this special issue serves as a pivotal platform for advancing construction practices towards resilience and efficiency in the modern built environment.
The proposed research aims to revolutionize structural health monitoring (SHM) and energy harvesting methodologies within the construction sector by integrating cutting-edge techniques and next-generation building materials. Advanced sensing technologies combining Piezoelectric materials, Fiber Bragg gratings, Carbon nanotubes (CNTs), strain gauges, Perovskite solar cells, Shape-memory alloys,Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs), digital cameras, magnetostrictive materials, LVDTs etc., the study seeks to develop a comprehensive framework for real-time monitoring of structural integrity. Static, vibrational, impedance, acoustic, visual-based techniques and other related to the smart-sensing methods will be explored to detect anomalies & predict potential failures, enabling proactive maintenance and minimizing downtime. Additionally, the incorporation of artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, wireless-sensing, and other data-driven approaches will enhance the data-analysis process, predict the damages, remaining service life improving accuracy and efficiency. Furthermore, researches investigating novel approaches using the above-mentioned materials and systems for developing more efficient energy-harvesting systems from structural vibrations, light, sound, contributing to sustainability goals in construction sector, are mostly welcomed.
The special issue aims to explore groundbreaking advancements in the intersection of structural health monitoring (SHM) and energy harvesting within the construction industry. Focusing on building composites, novel sensors & actuators, and smart materials, it investigates innovative techniques to enhance infrastructure durability and sustainability. Research delves into diverse materials like concrete, metals, wood, soils, and other building materials incorporating novel SHM systems to detect structural anomalies and ensure safety. Concurrently, energy harvesting methodologies are explored to harness ambient sources for powering these monitoring systems and other building services, contributing to sustainable practices in construction industry. Key themes include structural health monitoring, service-life predictions, energy generation, non-destructive testing, failure analysis, and the integration of next-generation materials & methodologies. The issue showcases a blend of theoretical, experimental and numerical techniques, facilitating a comprehensive understanding of SHM and energy harvesting paradigms. By bridging research across disciplines, this special issue serves as a pivotal platform for advancing construction practices towards resilience and efficiency in the modern built environment.
Keywords: Building materials; Sensors; Actuators; Smart materials; Concrete; Energy generation; Non-destructive testing; Failure analysis; Next-generation materials; Experimental & Numerical techniques.
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