Civil engineering has always ensured the safety, durability, and sustainability of the infrastructure on which we all depend, but the more recent addition of smart structure technology, which integrates sensing, actuation, and control systems which can monitor and sometimes control the performance of structures, has added immeasurably to what is now possible.
This publication presents the proceedings of CESST 2024, the 2024 International Symposium on Civil Engineering and Smart Structure Technology, held from 21 to 23 November 2024 in Xiamen, China. The CESST conferences aim to bring together researchers, scientists, and industry professionals to share the latest advancements and research findings in the fields of civil engineering and smart structure technology. A total of 121 full-paper submissions were received for the conference. All papers were evaluated on the basis of their significance, novelty, and technical quality, and after careful review, 39 papers were selected for inclusion; an acceptance rate of 32%. The papers cover a wide range of topics, many of which transcend the boundaries of traditional disciplines and embrace interdisciplinary approaches. They include engineering structure; materials science; management science; mathematical physics; computer information technology; mechanical electronics; and optical sensing. The diversity and depth of the papers reflect the multidisciplinary nature of the conference, highlighting the interconnectedness of civil engineering, engineering structure, and smart structure technologies.
These proceedings will serve as a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and enthusiasts alike, and will be of interest to all those working in the fields of civil engineering and smart structure technology.
