Structural Health Monitoring, Non-destructive Evaluation and Remedial Measures for Civil Infrastructures
A special issue of Infrastructures (ISSN 2412-3811).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 145
Special Issue Editors
Interests: non-destructive evaluation of bridges; structural health moni-toring; vibration analysis and mitigation; structural perfor-mance evaluation; field and la-boratory testing; bridge rehabili-tation and corrosion mitigation; analysis and modeling of mason-ry and R/C frames; fiber re-inforced polymer applications
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Interests: innovation in design, construction, and inspection of bridges; bridge design an analysis; non-destructive evaluation of bridges; structural health monitoring; structural performance evaluation; field and laboratory testing; analysis and modeling of masonry and R/C frames; fiber reinforced polymer applications; structural connections; advanced engineering materials; seismic design and rehabilitation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As civil infrastructure continues to age, the focus is gradually shifting from constructing new systems to maintaining and preserving existing ones. It is crucial to develop effective means and methods for health monitoring and performance evaluation to assess the safety of these structures and to perform preventive maintenance before damage necessitates drastic interventions. Additionally, remedial measures such as new methods and materials for the repair and retrofit of the existing structures and for the design and construction of new infrastructure systems need to be investigated to improve their durability and performance. This is even more important for the resilience of communities that are prone to natural hazards and require better performance and service life.
This Special Issue will compile articles covering a wide range of topics related to both existing and emerging non-destructive evaluation (NDE) methods, structural health monitoring (SHM), and damage detection techniques applicable to civil infrastructure. Contributions are encouraged on methods such as hands-on non-destructive testing (NDT), non-contact or vision-based sensors and instrumentation, load testing, vibration analysis, and the application of novel sensors and technologies. Additionally, this Special Issue will include discussions on condition assessments, performance evaluation methods, and maintenance strategies that utilize NDE and SHM results to devise preventive and preservation tactics. Furthermore, articles on remedial measures for civil infrastructure—including innovative methods, materials, and technologies for repair and retrofit of the existing structures as well as for new construction—addressing existing limitations and enhancing service life are also welcome.
Recent years have seen significant advancements in structural health monitoring and condition assessment, driven by the introduction of innovative sensors, data communication technologies, non-destructive evaluation techniques, and new materials. Materials such as fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs), ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC), corrosion-resistant reinforcements, high-performance steel, composites, and improved coatings have emerged, offering increased strength and longevity for civil structures. Therefore, this Special Issue specifically solicits innovative approaches to health monitoring, non-destructive evaluation, and condition assessment, alongside new methods and materials for the maintenance and rehabilitation of existing structures and constructing new ones.
Dr. Armin Mehrabi
Dr. Seyed Saman Khedmatgozar Dolati
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- structural health monitoring
- structural elements
- non-destructive testing
- condition assessment
- performance evaluation
- inspection
- maintenance
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