Transforming civil engineering: The role of nanotechnology and AI in advancing material durability and structural health monitoring

This study explores the innovative integration of nanomaterials within civil engineering to boost material durability and advance infrastructure sustainability. Focusing on nano-silica and nano-titanium dioxide, the research enhances concrete properties, introducing functionalities like self-cleanin...

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Main Authors: Ali Akbar Firoozi, Ali Asghar Firoozi, Mohammad Reza Maghami
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-12-01
Series:Case Studies in Construction Materials
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214509525008617
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description This study explores the innovative integration of nanomaterials within civil engineering to boost material durability and advance infrastructure sustainability. Focusing on nano-silica and nano-titanium dioxide, the research enhances concrete properties, introducing functionalities like self-cleaning and pollution reduction. Nanosensors are employed for real-time structural health monitoring, increasing maintenance efficiency and safety. Empirical evidence from applications on the Golden Gate Bridge and in Singaporean high-rises demonstrates significant enhancements in material performance and environmental impacts. The research underscores the synergistic potential of combining nanotechnology with AI and IoT to create smarter, more resilient infrastructure systems. Results confirm substantial improvements in structural durability and functionality, highlighting the transformative impact of nanotechnologies in civil engineering.
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spelling doaj-art-34fcf7b8a0ac43d7aff633c352bb24132025-08-20T03:12:46ZengElsevierCase Studies in Construction Materials2214-50952025-12-0123e0506310.1016/j.cscm.2025.e05063Transforming civil engineering: The role of nanotechnology and AI in advancing material durability and structural health monitoringAli Akbar Firoozi0Ali Asghar Firoozi1Mohammad Reza Maghami2Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana; Strategic Research Institute (SRI), Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU), Technology Park Malaysia, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia; Corresponding author at: Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana.Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, National University of Malaysia (UKM), Selangor, MalaysiaStrategic Research Institute (SRI), Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU), Technology Park Malaysia, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia; Corresponding author.This study explores the innovative integration of nanomaterials within civil engineering to boost material durability and advance infrastructure sustainability. Focusing on nano-silica and nano-titanium dioxide, the research enhances concrete properties, introducing functionalities like self-cleaning and pollution reduction. Nanosensors are employed for real-time structural health monitoring, increasing maintenance efficiency and safety. Empirical evidence from applications on the Golden Gate Bridge and in Singaporean high-rises demonstrates significant enhancements in material performance and environmental impacts. The research underscores the synergistic potential of combining nanotechnology with AI and IoT to create smarter, more resilient infrastructure systems. Results confirm substantial improvements in structural durability and functionality, highlighting the transformative impact of nanotechnologies in civil engineering.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214509525008617NanotechnologyCivil engineeringSustainable infrastructureStructural health monitoringNano-silicaNano-titanium dioxide
spellingShingle Ali Akbar Firoozi
Ali Asghar Firoozi
Mohammad Reza Maghami
Transforming civil engineering: The role of nanotechnology and AI in advancing material durability and structural health monitoring
Case Studies in Construction Materials
Nanotechnology
Civil engineering
Sustainable infrastructure
Structural health monitoring
Nano-silica
Nano-titanium dioxide
title Transforming civil engineering: The role of nanotechnology and AI in advancing material durability and structural health monitoring
title_full Transforming civil engineering: The role of nanotechnology and AI in advancing material durability and structural health monitoring
title_fullStr Transforming civil engineering: The role of nanotechnology and AI in advancing material durability and structural health monitoring
title_full_unstemmed Transforming civil engineering: The role of nanotechnology and AI in advancing material durability and structural health monitoring
title_short Transforming civil engineering: The role of nanotechnology and AI in advancing material durability and structural health monitoring
title_sort transforming civil engineering the role of nanotechnology and ai in advancing material durability and structural health monitoring
topic Nanotechnology
Civil engineering
Sustainable infrastructure
Structural health monitoring
Nano-silica
Nano-titanium dioxide
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214509525008617
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