Until relatively recent times, most periods of technological development have been linked to changes in the use of materials (eg the stone, bronze and iron ages). In more recent years the driving ...

Structures fail due to improper manufacturing, accidents (overloads), and aging (fatigue, environmental damage). Intelligent Structural Health Management (ISHM) systems seek to prevent catastrophic ...

Health monitoring of structures is a major concern in the engineering community. The need is acute in aging aerospace and civil structures, many of which are operating well beyond their initial design ...

Federal Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney visiting the University of British Columbia’s Smart Structures research institute on Feb. 13.Campaign for Mark Carney During a Feb. 13 visit to British ...