Smart Building Materials: Self-Healing Concrete and Sensors - Impact of Materials on Society

Explore the cutting-edge advancements in smart building materials in this 15-minute video from the Materials Research Society. Discover how shape memory alloys and piezoelectric sensors are being integrated into concrete, enabling crack detection and self-healing capabilities. Learn about the exciting possibilities these innovations bring to the ancient field of construction materials. Gain insights into the Impact of Materials on Society (IMOS) course, which bridges engineering, humanities, and social sciences to create technologies addressing critical social issues while respecting human values. Suitable for undergraduate students, K-12 education, and informal science education, this video offers a fascinating look at the future of building materials and their potential societal impact.