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Advantages of Smart Structures:

The health monitoring of structures will help in forecasting failure and will
provide time for rehabilitation.
As the structure is constantly maintained the service life increases and
the need for repair decreases.

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What are smart materials?

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Differentiate smart materials from conventional engineering materials.

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Describe the basis for classification of smart materials.

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Explain, some of the applications of smart materials.