Over the past decades, structural health monitoring (SHM) has emerged as a crucial field in ensuring the longevity and safety of critical infrastructure, particularly in regions prone to seismic activity. The integration of advanced sensor technologies and vibration-based methodologies has significantly improved our ability to detect early signs of damage in bridges, buildings, and other vital structures. Earthquakes pose an ever-present threat to structural integrity, and rapid, accurate damage assessment is essential for effective disaster response and rehabilitation. Researchers and practitioners have developed numerous innovative techniques to monitor dynamic behavior and assess damage, thereby enhancing public safety and reducing economic losses. This Research Topic invites contributions that further explore these advancements and provide new insights into the evolving landscape of SHM and damage detection.
This Research Topic aims to address the critical challenges of real-time damage detection and assessment in earthquake-prone structures. The primary goal is to explore and advance innovative methodologies that integrate state-of-the-art sensor technology, vibration analysis, and dynamic testing. By improving the detection sensitivity and accuracy of structural damage, researchers can contribute to the development of predictive models and robust monitoring frameworks. The topic seeks to bridge the gap between theoretical research and practical implementation, emphasizing scalable solutions that can be deployed in real-world settings. Recent advances in sensor miniaturization, wireless communication, and data analytics offer promising avenues to enhance monitoring systems and optimize maintenance strategies. Contributions are encouraged that demonstrate novel experimental setups, computational modeling, and case studies that validate emerging techniques, with a particular focus on systems designed to withstand and respond to seismic events.
This special issue welcomes original research, review articles, and case studies that address various aspects of structural health monitoring and damage detection in seismic environments. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, vibration-based damage detection, sensor technology advancements, wireless and remote monitoring systems, dynamic testing of bridges and buildings, computational modeling, and field applications in earthquake engineering. Submissions should highlight innovative experimental techniques, novel sensor designs, data analysis methodologies, and interdisciplinary approaches that integrate engineering, computer science, and materials science. Manuscripts will be evaluated for their scientific rigor, originality, and potential impact on improving structural resilience and disaster management. We invite contributions that not only advance theoretical understanding but also offer practical solutions for enhancing the safety and performance of infrastructures under seismic stress.
Article types and fees
This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:
- Editorial
- FAIR² Data
- Hypothesis and Theory
- Methods
- Mini Review
- Opinion
- Original Research
- Perspective
- Review
Articles that are accepted for publication by our external editors following rigorous peer review incur a publishing fee charged to Authors, institutions, or funders.
Keywords: Structural Health Monitoring (SHM), Damage Detection, Vibration Based Condition Assessment, Seismic Engineering, Earthquakes, Structural Dynamics, Sensory Systems for SHM
Important note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
