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An overview on converging technologies that are the primary drivers of the 4th Industrial Revolution is presented, followed by new developments in advanced manufacturing, nano-,information-technologies and smart civil infrastructure technologies. Convergence of these transformative technologies is discussed. Emphases are on advanced manufacturing, nano mechanics/materials, sensors, structural control, smart structures/materials, energy harvesting, multi-scale problems and simulation methods.
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