Smart Structural Health Monitoring: Building Resilient Smart Cities for the Future

SCOPE:

The special issue on Smart Cities within the realm of Geotechnical and Structural engineering provides a platform for researchers to delve into the intricate dynamics of urban development. This initiative seeks to explore a diverse range of topics crucial to the evolution of smart cities. One focal point of interest lies in the realm of smart infrastructure design, where innovative applications of geotechnical and structural engineering principles are pivotal. Real-time monitoring is another cornerstone, with an emphasis on integrating sensors, IoT devices, and data analytics. These technologies enable the creation of early warning systems and predictive maintenance protocols, fostering safer urban environments. Additionally, the special issue encourages exploration into urban Geotechnics, addressing challenges unique to urban landscapes, such as soil-structure interaction and strategies to mitigate issues like subsidence and liquefaction. A significant facet of this endeavor involves the utilization of advanced construction materials, including smart materials and nanotechnology, contributing to sustainable construction practices. Structural health monitoring, employing methodologies ranging from drone technology to artificial intelligence, takes center stage, ensuring the continuous assessment of structural integrity. Moreover, the integration of data-driven models emerges as a crucial area, facilitating optimized designs and informed decision-making in urban planning.

TOPICS:

  • Smart materials and composites
  • Health Monitoring of Structures
  • Resilient Infrastructure
  • Artificial Intelligence in Sustainable Structures
  • Machine Learning in Structural Engineering
  • Reliable Simulation Techniques in Structural Engineering
  • Smart Management of Infrastructure for a better tomorrow
  • Novel FEM techniques

IMPORTANT DATES

  • Manuscript submission deadline: 15 December 2023
  • Notification of acceptance: 15 February 2024
  • Submission of final revised paper: 15 March 2024
  • Publication of special issue (tentative): 15 April 2024

MAIN GUEST EDITOR:
Dr. Praveeen Nagarajan, Department of Civil Engineering.,NITC, NIT Campus. P.O, Calicut - 673601. Email: praveen@nitc.ac.in

GUEST EDITORS:

Dr. Prateek Negi, Department of Civil Engineering.,NITC, NIT Campus. P.O, Calicut - 673601. Email: prateek@nitc.ac.in

Dr.-Ing. Vinay Kishor Mahadik, Head of Research and Lecturer at IWB, University of Stuttgart, Germany. Email: vinay-kishor.mahadik@iwb.uni-stuttgart.de 

Dr. Mansha Swami, Postdoctoral Reserach Associate, Centre for Transportation Equity Decisions and Dollars (C-TEDD), College of Architechture, Planning and Public Affairs, The University of Texas at Arlington. Email: mansha.swami.civil@gmail.com (Primary), mansha.swami@uta.edu 

SPECIAL ISSUE DETAILS:

This special issue is part of The Conference, RAID 2024, is an initiative that aspires to become a platform to present, discuss, and gather innovative solutions to the intricate infrastructural challenges of the current times. RAID 2024 is designed to serve as a nexus for this exchange by providing a platform for the presentation and discussion of advancements in the fields of Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, and

Transportation Engineering. These three pillars of Civil Engineering are at the heart of overcoming the multifaceted challenges that confront the global infrastructure sector. RAID2024 is rooted in the belief that fostering an environment conducive to the exchange of ideas and information is the key to unlocking innovative solutions for Smart Cities.