Associated Prof. : Dr. M. Umapathy and Dr. D. Ezhilarasi
The smart structures laboratory has the research facility where scientists and engineers study the behaviour and properties of materials and structures, and develop innovative technologies that enable structures to sense, respond, and adapt to environmental changes.
In general, smart structures are made of materials that have built-in sensors, actuators, and control systems that allow them to respond to changes in their environment, such as temperature, humidity, pressure, or vibrations. These structures have a wide range of applications, from aerospace and civil engineering to biomedical devices and consumer products.
In this smart structures’ laboratory, researchers work on various aspects of smart materials and structures, including design, fabrication, testing, and modelling of Piezoelectric materials, SMA, ER and MR dampers, etc. They use advanced tools and techniques, such as nanotechnology, robotics, and computer simulations, to develop new materials, devices, and systems that can sense and respond to different stimuli.
