Shape memory materials (SMMs) are an important group of intelligent multifunctional materials used in civil engineering applications whose popularity is due to their unique capability to memorize their original shape. After deformation they can return to their initial shape under stimuli, e.g. heat. SMMs are classified into four categories: shape memory alloys (SMAs), magnetic shape memory alloys (MSMAs), shape memory polymers (SMPs), and shape memory ceramics (SMCs). In different situations, these multifunctional materials can be used in actuator systems, structural health-monitoring systems, self-healing applications, etc. The present study provides a comprehensive review of recent developments and applications of SMMs in civil engineering. The advantages and disadvantages of each group are highlighted and practical issues are discussed in detail.

形状记忆材料（SMM）是在土木工程应用中使用的一组重要的智能多功能材料，其受欢迎的原因是它们具有记忆其原始形状的独特能力。变形后，它们可以在刺激（例如加热）下恢复其初始形状。SMM分为四类：形状记忆合金（SMA），磁性形状记忆合金（MSMA），形状记忆聚合物（SMP）和形状记忆陶瓷（SMC）。在不同情况下，这些多功能材料可用于执行器系统，结构健康监测系统，自我修复应用程序等。本研究对SMM在土木工程中的最新发展和应用提供了全面的综述。突出了每个小组的优缺点，并详细讨论了实际问题。