Revolutionizing Civil Engineering with Neuromorphic Computing: Pathways to Smart and Sustainable Infrastructure (Digital Innovations in Architecture, Engineering and Construction) - Hardcover

Firoozi, Ali Akbar; Firoozi, Ali Asghar

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 3031710967 ISBN 13: 9783031710964

Publisher: Springer, 2024

Synopsis

This book delves into the transformative potential of neuromorphic computing within the realm of civil engineering, emphasizing its role in advancing smart infrastructure systems. Neuromorphic computing, inspired by the neural structures of the human brain, offers unparalleled efficiencies in processing complex, dynamic data sets, thereby facilitating real time decision-making and predictive analytics in infrastructure management. Through a comprehensive exploration of emerging circuits, memory technologies, intelligent learning algorithms, and application-driven systems, it illustrates how neuromorphic computing can significantly enhance the resilience, efficiency, and sustainability of urban infrastructure. The book further addresses the challenges, ethical considerations, and future directions associated with the integration of these advanced technologies into civil engineering projects. Through detailed case studies, it provides insights into successful implementation strategies, risk management, and contingency planning, underscoring the importance of ethical design and development. This book serves as a valuable resource for practitioners, researchers, and policymakers involved in the evolution of civil engineering toward smarter, more responsive, and sustainable urban environments.

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About the Author

Dr. Ali Akbar Firoozi is Senior Lecturer at the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Botswana. As an innovative civil engineer with over years of comprehensive experience, he has pushed the boundaries of the discipline through his deep expertise in geotechnical engineering, structural mechanics, and geomechanics. His dedication to developing sustainable and intelligent infrastructure solutions has positioned him at the forefront of integrating advanced technological paradigms.

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This book delves into the transformative potential of neuromorphic computing within the realm of civil engineering, emphasizing its role in advancing smart infrastructure systems. Neuromorphic computing, inspired by the neural structures of the human brain, offers unparalleled efficiencies in processing complex, dynamic data sets, thereby facilitating realtime decision-making and predictive analytics in infrastructure management. Through a comprehensive exploration of emerging circuits, memory technologies, intelligent learning algorithms, and application-driven systems, it illustrates how neuromorphic computing can significantly enhance the resilience, efficiency, and sustainability of urban infrastructure. The book further addresses the challenges, ethical considerations, and future directions associated with the integration of these advanced technologies into civil engineering projects. Through detailed case studies, it provides insights into successful implementation strategies, risk management, and contingency planning, underscoring the importance of ethical design and development. This book serves as a valuable resource for practitioners, researchers, and policymakers involved in the evolution of civil engineering toward smarter, more responsive, and sustainable urban environments.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3031710967
• ISBN 13: 9783031710964
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 109