Special Issue: 2012 ASME Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures, and Intelligent Systems

摘要

The 2012 ASME Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures, and Intelligent Systems (SMASIS) was held from 19 to 21 September 2012, in Stone Mountain, GA. As in its prior incarnations, the conference was a highly successful and energetic forum in which to develop discussions and collaborations among the conference delegates in adaptive structures, intelligent systems, and structural health monitoring. Participants enjoyed the distinctive atmosphere at a special "Georgia on my Mind" pioneer banquet that was held in the Georgia Aquarium. Conference delegates enjoyed a wonderful dinner, after touring the world's largest aquarium. With more than 10 million gallons of water, the Georgia Aquarium has more aquatic life than any other aquarium. The six distinct galleries within the Georgia Aquarium depict different aquatic habitats, ranging from arctic to tropical waters, featuring the largest collection of aquatic animals. This was a unique setting for the Pioneer Banquet!