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Paper ID:
10.55041/IJSREM.AITCON041
Volume:
10 |
4 |
April 2026
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1-3
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Monthly (12 issues per year)
License:International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering and Management follows the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) License, allowing free use and distribution with proper attribution.
Civil Engineering
Dr. Bapuji Salunkhe Institute of Engineering & Technology.
Civil Engineering
Dr. Bapuji Salunkhe Institute of Engineering & Technology.
Civil Engineering
Dr. Bapuji Salunkhe Institute of Engineering & Technology.
Civil Engineering
Dr. Bapuji Salunkhe Institute of Engineering & Technology.
Civil Engineering
Dr. Bapuji Salunkhe Institute of Engineering & Technology.
Civil Engineering
Dr. Bapuji Salunkhe Institute of Engineering & Technology.
The growing demand for electrical energy and the need for sustainable power sources have encouraged the development of alternative energy technologies. Piezoelectric road technology is an innovative approach that generates electrical energy from mechanical pressure produced by moving vehicles. In this study, an experimental setup was developed using piezoelectric sensors to analyze the generation of electrical energy under different loading conditions. Mechanical stress applied to the sensors produces electrical voltage through the piezoelectric effect. The generated voltage was measured using a multimeter to evaluate the performance of the system. The experimental results show that the output voltage increases with increasing applied load, indicating the feasibility of energy harvesting from traffic movement. Although the generated energy is relatively small, it can be utilized for low-power applications such as street lighting, traffic signals, and monitoring devices. The study demonstrates the potential of piezoelectric roads as a supplementary renewable energy source for future smart city infrastructure.
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The study demonstrates that piezoelectric technology can be used to generate electrical energy from mechanical pressure produced by moving vehicles. When force is applied to piezoelectric sensors, electrical voltage is generated due to the piezoelectric effect. The experimental setup shows that the generated voltage increases with an increase in applied load. Although the amount of energy produced by a single sensor is small, multiple sensors installed beneath road surfaces can generate a continuous supply of electrical energy. This energy can be used for low-power applications such as street lighting, traffic signals, and monitoring systems. Piezoelectric road technology provides a renewable and environmentally friendly method of energy generation by utilizing the mechanical energy produced by traffic movement. With further improvements in sensor efficiency, material durability, and system design, this technology can contribute to sustainable infrastructure and smart city development in the future.
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Publication Date
4/30/2026
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Double-Blind Peer Review
Review Rounds: 2
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