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Smart Civil and Structural Engineering

Integrating Innovative Technologies for Civil and Structural Excellence

  • 1st Edition - October 1, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Shahryar Habibi
  • Language: English

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Description

Smart Structural Engineering: Integrating Innovative Technologies for Civil and Structural Excellence provides an exploration of the dynamic intersection between smart technologies and civil and structural engineering. It discusses the transformative role of cutting-edge technologies in revolutionizing the way design is transforming structural engineering. The central theme of the book is the seamless integration of innovative technologies in the field, enabling engineers to create structures that are not only robust but also intelligent and adaptable.

Key themes include:
  • Innovative Technologies
  • Intelligent Structural Systems
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Sustainability
  • Excellence in Practice

Key features

  • Covers the intersection of smart technologies and civil and structural engineering
  • Includes practical guidance on how to design structures that adapt to changing conditions, thereby enhancing safety and efficiency
  • Diverse case studies are included in order to illustrate the application of innovative technologies
  • Provides practical guidance on integrating innovative technologies and smart materials into projects

Readership

Professionals and individuals actively engaged in the fields of civil and structural engineering, including civil engineers, structural engineers, architects and construction professionals

Table of contents

1. Introduction

2. Foundations of Structural Engineering and Architectural Design

3. Smart Structures: Concepts and Innovations

4. Aesthetics and Smart Structures

5. Tensegrity Systems: Beauty in Tension

6. Kinetic Structures: Engineering Motion

7. Adaptive Building Design: Shaping Environments

8. Collaboration and Synergy: Architects and Engineers Working Together

9. Smart Structures in Practice: Case Studies

10. Future Trends in Architectural Design and Structural Engineering

11. The Role of Sustainability in Smart Civil and Structural Engineering

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: October 1, 2026
  • Language: English

About the author

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Shahryar Habibi

Dr Shahryar Habibi is a postdoctoral fellow at Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, United States. He is licensed to practice architecture in Italy and is a sustainability consultant and researcher. He holds a PhD from the University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy, for which he won an award for the best thesis of 2016, as well as the prestigious Nicolò Copernico prize. He has practical experience in both academia and industry. He has also held teaching positions at different universities across the world.
Affiliations and expertise
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA