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Digital Twins for Smart City Infrastructure Monitoring

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A digital twin of a bridge can simulate the impact of a magnitude-7 earthquake or a convoy of heavy trucks in minutes, allowing engineers to see potential cracks before they happen—without touching the real structure.

Why this is interesting

Every bridge, tunnel, and water main quietly ages, but what if we could view their inner workings and predict their next failure? Digital twins are turning that into reality.