Study of factors affecting the magnetic sensing capability of shape memory alloys for non-destructive evaluation of cracks in concrete: Using response surface methodology (RSM) and artificial neural network (ANN) approaches.

Currently, the field of structural health monitoring (SHM) is focused on investigating non-destructive evaluation techniques for the identification of damages in concrete structures. Magnetic sensing has particularly gained attention among the innovative non-destructive evaluation techniques. Recently, the embedded magnetic shape memory alloy (MSMA) wire has been introduced for the evaluation of cracks in concrete components through magnetic sensing techniques while providing reinforcement as well.

Characterization of Functional Materials Using Coherence Scanning Interferometry and Environmental Chambers.

Functional materials are challenging to characterize because of the presence of small structures and inhomogeneous materials. If interference microscopy was initially developed for use for the optical profilometry of homogeneous, static surfaces, it has since been considerably improved in its capacity to measure a greater variety of samples and parameters. This review presents our own contributions to extending the usefulness of interference microscopy.