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A quick and affordable assessment of structural behavior is indicated to identify conditions of danger for users and the incipient collapse of structural elements. This work presents investigations on multifunctional concretes with self-sensing capabilities to carry out static and dynamic monitoring. The materials were produced by the addition of conductive carbon microfibers to the concrete matrix. Electrical and sensing tests were carried out on samples with small-, medium-, and full-scale dimensions. The tests demonstrated the good electrical and electromechanical properties of the proposed smart concrete sensors, which appear promising for their use in civil elements or structures. 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