Applications of Advanced Materials in Structural Earthquake Engineering

Human endeavors in the modern era have ignited a global initiative focused on achieving exceptional standards in advanced building materials. The rise of cutting-edge technology has facilitated the use of these advanced materials across various applications, particularly in structural earthquake engineering, as well as in diverse fields such as agriculture, aerospace, marine, food packaging, healthcare, sports and leisure, energy and environment, and space and defense. Although relatively new, advanced materials and technologies hold significant potential for creating high-value opportunities and fostering innovation when adequately supported. Their unique superelastic properties under different temperatures, shapes, and conditions make them particularly suitable for a wide range of applications in structural earthquake engineering, greatly enhancing infrastructure resilience. This article aims to provide an overview of the technology, classify advanced materials and intelligent structures, and explore their applications. Insights gathered from data on advanced materials reveal numerous possibilities in the realm of structural earthquake engineering.

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Structural earthquake engineering , resilience , Advanced materials , Modern civil engineering , Advanced technology