MUMBAI, India, Oct. 26 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611106940 A) filed by Chandigarh University on September 05, 2026, for Fractal Piezoceramic Seismic Isolation System With Integrated Energy Harvesting And Structural Health Monitoring.
Inventors include Naveen Kumar; and Sangeeta.
The application for the patent was published on October 23, 2026, under issue no. 43/2026.
Abstract: The present invention discloses a multifunctional smart foundation block configured to provide simultaneous seismic isolation, energy harvesting, and autonomous structural health monitoring. The system comprises an eco-friendly geopolymer concrete matrix embedding a three-dimensional printed piezoceramic lattice having a deterministic fractal geometry configured to scatter, attenuate, and redistribute destructive seismic waves across a broad frequency range. During seismic or other mechanical loading, deformation of the piezoceramic lattice generates electrical energy through the piezoelectric effect. The harvested energy is stored and utilized to power an embedded Edge-AI microcontroller, thereby reducing dependence on external power sources. The microcontroller analyses electrical voltage signatures generated by the piezoceramic lattice using a pre-trained Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) to identify structural anomalies, damage signatures, or abnormal conditions in real time. The system further enables wireless transmission of diagnostic information, thereby providing a self-powered, resilient, and integrated infrastructure solution for seismic protection and continuous structural health monitoring.
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