This book provides a comprehensive collection of the latest research and innovative solutions in civil engineering, sustainable construction, and smart city technologies. It addresses critical challenges in designing resilient and energy-efficient infrastructure while integrating intelligent systems to meet the demands of rapidly urbanizing environments. By bringing together contributions from leading experts worldwide, this volume showcases advancements in structural engineering, geotechnical analysis, and sustainable building design, alongside cutting-edge developments in smart infrastructure and urban planning.
The main topics covered include seismic performance and structural resilience, innovative construction materials, advanced monitoring and sensor technologies, energy efficiency in building systems, and environmental sustainability. These areas are vital as they respond directly to global challenges such as climate change, urban population growth, and the need for infrastructure that is not only robust but also adaptive and resource-efficient. By focusing on the synergy between green building practices and smart city solutions, the book offers practical insights into how technology and sustainable design can converge to improve safety, reduce environmental impact, and enhance the quality of urban life.
This volume also addresses key problems such as reducing the carbon footprint of construction, improving structural safety under dynamic loads like earthquakes, and implementing intelligent monitoring systems for real-time infrastructure management. These solutions are essential for developing cities that can withstand environmental stresses while providing sustainable and livable spaces for their inhabitants.
Unique to this collection is its interdisciplinary approach, combining engineering rigor with sustainability and digital innovation, making it an indispensable resource for academics, researchers, engineers, urban planners, and policymakers. Readers will find valuable case studies, experimental results, and simulation analyses that advance both theoretical knowledge and practical applications in the field.
Targeted primarily at professionals and scholars in civil engineering, environmental science, urban development, and smart technology, this book is essential for anyone involved in creating the built environment of the future. It serves as both a state-of-the-art reference and a source of inspiration for advancing resilient, sustainable, and intelligent infrastructure worldwide.
