Smart or intelligent materials possess unique capabilities, such as self-adaptability, memory, self-sensing, and multi-functionality, making them attractive across many industries, including aerospace ...

Discover how smarter construction systems are enabling future-ready development through automation, digital technologies, ...

This study investigates the electromechanical behavior and self-sensing performance of plain and reinforced concrete specimens under flexural loading through real-time electrical capacitance and ...

iSurface, a project led by Munro Technology, Z Prime, Axalp Technologies AG and researchers from Swiss university of applied sciences FHNW (Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz), unveiled a new intelligent ...

Active vibration control in smart structural systems utilises embedded sensors and actuators—most commonly piezoelectric or magnetostrictive—to detect and suppress unwanted oscillations in real time.

With the growing demand for resilient, efficient, and low carbon infrastructure, increasing attention has been directed toward novel materials and ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the way organizations are run. For example, in the finance, healthcare and technology fields, AI governance discussions tend to highlight the ...

The exhibit at the Structural Engineering Institute’s annual conference achieved cost, speed, and carbon benefits.

A light-induced crosslinking strategy enables multi-color patterning of anti-opal hydrogel with a minimum line width of 15 μm, significantly enhancing information capacity. Control film crosslinking ...