This document discusses smart materials and their applications in engineering. It begins by defining smart materials as materials that can change their mechanical properties or geometry in response to external stimuli like magnetic fields, temperature, or electricity. Examples provided include magnetorheological fluids, shape memory alloys, and piezoelectric materials. The document then explores various uses of smart materials in vibration damping, shape control, noise reduction, sensing, and more. It provides classifications of smart structures and delves into specific examples like MR fluids, shape memory alloys, piezoelectric materials, and IPMCs. In the end, it assigns homework for students to research and present on two chosen smart materials.