Digital Twins & Smart Infrastructure: How Civil Engineering Is Evolving for a Smarter Future
Introduction Imagine a bridge or building that monitors itself in real time —alerting engineers about repairs, adapting to traffic, or even predicting future failures. This is no longer science fiction. Thanks to Digital Twins and Smart Infrastructure , civil engineering is moving into an era of smarter, safer, and more sustainable cities. What Are Digital Twins & Smart Infrastructure? Digital Twins : Virtual models of real structures like bridges or highways. They use live sensor data to monitor performance, detect damage, and plan maintenance. Smart Infrastructure : Systems equipped with IoT devices , AI , and sensors that help cities operate more efficiently. Why This Matters Predictive Maintenance → Small issues can be detected before they become major, costly problems. Urban Resilience → Smart systems make cities better prepared for climate change and disasters. Cost Efficiency → Real-time monitoring reduces repair costs and increases infrast...