The potential benefit of this technology may be improved system reliability, longevity, enhanced system performance, improved safety against natural hazards and vibrations, and a reduction in life-cycle costs in operating and managing civil infrastructure systems. This conference attempts to bring together experts in this emerging cross-disciplinary field to discuss recent advances. Papers are solicited in all areas which address either analysis, development, performance, or application of smart materials, and structures technology to civil infrastructure systems. Application areas of interest include buildings, bridges, highways, and other civil infrastructure systems. Abstracts and papers submitted MUST show an explicit connection to smart structures and materials in both the abstract and the main text in order to be considered.
Final placement is subject to chairs discretion.
Approximately 250 words. Approximately 50 words. Conditions of Acceptance Authors are expected to secure registration fees and travel and accommodation funding, independent of SPIE, through their sponsoring organizations before submitting abstracts. Only original material should be submitted. Abstracts should contain enough detail to clearly convey the approach and the results of the research.