Description: The 27 peer-reviewed papers collected here together offer a plenitude of up-to-date information on “Embodying Intelligence in Structures and Integrated Systems”.
Volume is indexed by Thomson Reuters CPCI-S (WoS).
The papers are conveniently arranged into: Chapter 1: Smart Materials, Sensors, Actuators, MEMS, Chapter 2: Integration Technologies, Chapter 3: Smart Structures and Integrated Systems, Chapter 4: Structural Health Monitoring and Control.

Advanced Building Materials and Sustainable Architecture

Edited by: Yongbo Shao, Shuguang Hao, Yuping Luo, Jibo Xing and Zhiyong Liu

Online since: May 2012

Description: The present volumes comprise papers which will provide comprehensive information on the topics of Traditional Building Materials; Advanced Building Materials; Architectural Design, Architectural Art and its Theory; Building Technology and Science; Urban Planning and Design; Landscape Planning and Design; Construction Project Management; Architectural Environment and Equipment Engineering; Ecological Architecture; Engineering Management and Engineering Education; Monitoring and Control of Quality Engineering; Sustainable City and Regional Development. The work’s up-to-date and state-of-the art coverage of the worldwide state of these fields make it an invaluable resource.

Trends in Civil Engineering

Edited by: Xiuli Du, Jianjun Zheng, Weiming Yan, Yue Li and Jianwei Zhang

Online since: January 2012

Description: Volume is indexed by Thomson Reuters CPCI-S (WoS).
The goal of this special volume is to highlight case studies and research concerning new and innovative means for achieving sustainable construction practices by the use of novel building materials and technologies. The papers are the fruits of both academic and industrial learning and cover the topics of materials science and engineering, materials properties, measuring methods and applications, research methodology, analysis and modelling, materials manufacturing and processing, nanoscience and nanotechnology, mechanical engineering and design and manufacturing.

Ultra-High-Pumpability and High Performance Concrete Technology

Edited by: Hao-Wen YE and Gai-Fei PENG

Online since: January 2009

Description: Volume is indexed by Thomson Reuters CPCI-S (WoS).
The main theme of this special collection was the preparation and properties of high-strength/high-performance concrete, and covered a wide range of topics and scopes, such as preparation of high strength/high performance concrete, durability, raw materials, workbility, chemical admixture, new applications of concrete, property characterization, and the behavior of concrete structures.