Smart Civil and Structural Engineering
Integrating Innovative Technologies for Civil and Structural Excellence
- 1st Edition - September 18, 2026
- Latest edition
- Author: Shahryar Habibi
- Language: English
Smart Structural Engineering: Integrating Innovative Technologies for Civil and Structural Excellence provides an exploration of the dynamic intersection between smart techno… Read more
Description
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:
Key themes include:
- Innovative Technologies
- Intelligent Structural Systems
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Sustainability
- Excellence in Practice
Key features
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
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
Table of contents
1. Introduction: the fusion of architecture and smart structures
1.1 Scope
1.2 Significance
1.3 Purpose and objectives
1.4 Overview of the book
1.5 Introduction
2. Foundations of structural engineering and architectural design
2.1 Structural engineering fundamentals
2.2 Architectural design principles
2.3 Intersections of engineering and design
3. Smart structures: concepts and innovations
3.1 What makes a structure “Smart”
3.2 Materials and technologies behind smart structures
3.3 Sensors and their role in smart design
4. Architectural aesthetics and smart structures
4.1 The unity of form and function
4.2 Designing for visual impact
4.3 Case studies in aesthetic excellence
5. Tensegrity systems in architecture: beauty in tension
5.1 Understanding tensegrity: tension and compression in equilibrium
5.2 Tensegrity in architectural design
5.3 Practical applications and case studies
6. Kinetic structures: engineering motion in architecture
6.1 Engineering movement in architecture
6.2 Creating dynamic and adaptable spaces
6.3 Case studies in kinetic design
7. Adaptive building design: shaping environments
7.1 What is adaptive architecture?
7.2 Responding to changing conditions
7.3 Case studies of adaptive building designs
8. Collaboration and synergy: architects and engineers working together
8.1 The importance of collaboration
8.2 Effective communication between disciplines
8.3 Success stories in collaboration
9. Smart structures in practice: case studies
9.1 Innovative projects and their design principles
9.2 Functionality and technological innovations
9.3 Lessons from real-world applications
10. Future trends in architectural design and structural engineering
10.1 Emerging technologies in design and engineering
10.2 Sustainable and green innovations
10.3 Preparing for the future
11. The role of sustainability in smart architecture
11.1 Sustainability in architectural design
11.2 Green building and sustainable practices
11.3 Smart structures as sustainable solutions
12. Digital design integration: BIM, parametric design, and AI in smart architecture
12.1 Computational design and parametric modeling
12.2 Building information modeling and integrated information management
12.3 Artificial intelligence and performance-driven design
13. Challenges, ethics, and commercialization of smart structures
13.1 Technical and regulatory challenges
13.2 Human factors and ethical considerations
13.3 Commercialization and industry adoption
14. Conclusions and future perspectives
1.1 Scope
1.2 Significance
1.3 Purpose and objectives
1.4 Overview of the book
1.5 Introduction
2. Foundations of structural engineering and architectural design
2.1 Structural engineering fundamentals
2.2 Architectural design principles
2.3 Intersections of engineering and design
3. Smart structures: concepts and innovations
3.1 What makes a structure “Smart”
3.2 Materials and technologies behind smart structures
3.3 Sensors and their role in smart design
4. Architectural aesthetics and smart structures
4.1 The unity of form and function
4.2 Designing for visual impact
4.3 Case studies in aesthetic excellence
5. Tensegrity systems in architecture: beauty in tension
5.1 Understanding tensegrity: tension and compression in equilibrium
5.2 Tensegrity in architectural design
5.3 Practical applications and case studies
6. Kinetic structures: engineering motion in architecture
6.1 Engineering movement in architecture
6.2 Creating dynamic and adaptable spaces
6.3 Case studies in kinetic design
7. Adaptive building design: shaping environments
7.1 What is adaptive architecture?
7.2 Responding to changing conditions
7.3 Case studies of adaptive building designs
8. Collaboration and synergy: architects and engineers working together
8.1 The importance of collaboration
8.2 Effective communication between disciplines
8.3 Success stories in collaboration
9. Smart structures in practice: case studies
9.1 Innovative projects and their design principles
9.2 Functionality and technological innovations
9.3 Lessons from real-world applications
10. Future trends in architectural design and structural engineering
10.1 Emerging technologies in design and engineering
10.2 Sustainable and green innovations
10.3 Preparing for the future
11. The role of sustainability in smart architecture
11.1 Sustainability in architectural design
11.2 Green building and sustainable practices
11.3 Smart structures as sustainable solutions
12. Digital design integration: BIM, parametric design, and AI in smart architecture
12.1 Computational design and parametric modeling
12.2 Building information modeling and integrated information management
12.3 Artificial intelligence and performance-driven design
13. Challenges, ethics, and commercialization of smart structures
13.1 Technical and regulatory challenges
13.2 Human factors and ethical considerations
13.3 Commercialization and industry adoption
14. Conclusions and future perspectives
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: September 21, 2026
- Language: English
About the author
About the author
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Shahryar Habibi
Shahryar Habibi is currently an associate professor in architecture. He worked as a postdoctoral fellow in the Civil Infrastructure Testing and Evaluation Laboratory (CITEL)—Architectural Engineering Department and the Stuckeman Center for Design Computing (SCDC)—Architecture Department simultaneously 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
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