smart structures
[/smɑrt ˈstrʌktʃərz/]
nounpl: smart structures
estruturas inteligentes
1. Building or infrastructure systems embedded with sensors, actuators, and computing technology that can monitor, analyze, and respond to environmental conditions in real-time
The new stadium uses smart structures to optimize energy consumption and structural integrity.
O novo estádio utiliza estruturas inteligentes para otimizar o consumo de energia e a integridade estrutural.
2. Materials or structural components that can change their properties (shape, stiffness, damping) in response to external stimuli
Smart structures in aerospace applications adjust wing configurations during flight.
As estruturas inteligentes em aplicações aeroespaciais ajustam as configurações das asas durante o voo.
3. Integrated systems combining structural elements with embedded sensors and control systems for health monitoring and adaptive response
Bridges with smart structures can detect stress and alert engineers to potential failures.
Pontes com estruturas inteligentes podem detectar tensão e alertar engenheiros sobre possíveis falhas.
Smart structures represent cutting-edge technology in urban development and civil engineering. In Brazil, this concept is increasingly important as cities modernize and invest in sustainable infrastructure. The term is primarily used in technical, academic, and professional contexts within the engineering, architecture, and construction industries. It reflects the growing global trend toward IoT-integrated urban planning and Industry 4.0 principles.
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