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Sustainable Emergency Rescue Products: Design and Monitoring Techniques for Preventing and Mitigating Construction Failures in Unforeseen Circumstances

Xiaobo Jiang, Hongchao Zheng^*

School of Industrial Design, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China

* Corresponding Author: Hongchao Zheng. Email:

(This article belongs to the Special Issue: Construction Failures and Prevention under Unforeseen Circumstances)

Structural Durability & Health Monitoring 2025, 19(6), 1695-1716. https://doi.org/10.32604/sdhm.2025.063890

Received 27 January 2025; Accepted 20 May 2025; Issue published 17 November 2025

Abstract

Construction failures caused by unforeseen circumstances, such as natural disasters, environmental degradation, and structural weaknesses, present significant challenges in achieving durability, safety, and sustainability. This research addresses these challenges through the development of advanced emergency rescue systems incorporating wood-derived nanomaterials and IoT-enabled Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) technologies. The use of nanocellulose which demonstrates outstanding mechanical capabilities and biodegradability alongside high resilience allowed developers to design modular rescue systems that function effectively even under challenging conditions while providing real-time failure protection. Experimental data from testing showed that the replacement system strengthened load-bearing limits by 20% while enhancing impact tolerance by 30% and decreasing lifecycle carbon footprints by 60% against conventional methods. FEA results alongside dynamic simulations established that the system maintains its strength across seismic events and thermal variations and environmental conditions. SHM systems that leverage the Internet of Things Platform revealed 95% accuracy rates in detecting anomalies while improving response speed by 30% for predictive maintenance operations. The innovative solutions support the special issue’s direction to push structural transformation through durable designs and creative materials with preventive failure solutions. The proposed solutions work together toward creating resilient infrastructure systems which resist unexpected stressors and environmental damage.

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