Innovative Approaches to Non-Destructive Evaluation
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Civil Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2025 | Viewed by 601
Special Issue Editors
Interests: structural analysis; numerical modelling; FEM analysis; structural health monitoring; masonry structures; architectural heritage; structural safety assessment; strain transducers; optical fibre sensors; lifetime structural monitoring; Brillouin; pull-off tests; acoustic emission
Interests: non-destructive evaluation test; acoustic emission; advanced structural forms; novel material applications; high-performance construction systems; sustainable practises
Interests: structural analysis; numerical modelling; fem analysis; diagnostics; masonry structures; architectural heritage; structural safety assessment; non-destructive techniques
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Non-destructive evaluation (NDE) techniques are essential tools for assessing, monitoring, and preserving engineering structures. These methods enable the characterisation of materials, the detection of internal or surface defects, and the observation of structural behaviour over time, without causing damage, allowing for structural health monitoring (SHM) of the components under investigation. As such, they play a crucial role in both the early diagnosis of deterioration processes and the continuous monitoring of performance throughout the service life of a structure. In recent years, significant advancements have been made in NDE technologies, including developing high-resolution sensors, real-time acquisition systems, and data-driven interpretation tools. The increasing complexity of modern and historical constructions has also led to the integrating of multiple techniques into hybrid systems capable of capturing complementary diagnostic information. This Special Issue is dedicated to recent developments in the field of NDE, with a particular focus on methodological innovation, interdisciplinary approaches, and application to civil and structural engineering works. Relevant topics include acoustic emission, ultrasonic testing, infrared thermography, digital image correlation, laser scanning, radar-based inspection, and fibre optic sensing. Contributions addressing multi-sensor strategies, AI-enhanced analysis, and case studies involving real-world structures are particularly welcome. Both original research and review articles will be considered.
Dr. Luciana Di Gennaro
Dr. Giovanni Loreto
Dr. Mariateresa Guadagnuolo
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- NDE
- SHM
- multi-sensor strategies
- AI-enhanced analysis
- diagnosis
- structures
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