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@article{200578,
        author = {Arun Kumar B},
        title = {Experimental Investigation on Graphite-Modified Self-Sensing Smart Concrete with Embedded SHM Sensors},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {12},
        pages = {4805-4806},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=200578},
        abstract = {Smart concrete provides an effective solution for continuous structural health monitoring by integrating sensing capability within the material itself. This study presents a graphite-modified self-sensing concrete combined with embedded environmental sensors to achieve a dual monitoring system. Graphite powder is incorporated as a conductive additive to enable piezoresistive behavior, where variations in stress, strain, and crack development result in measurable changes in electrical resistance. In addition, FC28 moisture sensors and DHT11 temperature-humidity sensors interfaced with an Arduino platform are embedded within the concrete specimens to monitor curing and environmental conditions in real time. Concrete mixes containing 0%, 5%, and 10% graphite by weight of cement are investigated. The results indicate that graphite-modified concrete exhibits comparable compressive strength to conventional concrete while providing reliable self-sensing capability, demonstrating its suitability for smart infrastructure applications.},
        keywords = {Smart concrete, self-sensing, graphite powder, piezoresistivity, structural health monitoring.},
        month = {May},
        }