Conference Topics

The ACMBS-IV Conference will deal with all aspects of research, applications and monitoring of advanced composite materials and fibre reinforced polymers in the design, construction and rehabilitation of bridges and other structures. Topics of the conference will include but are not limited to:

Material behaviour including bond, durability, fatigue and long-term performance Fabrication, processing and testing methods Analysis and design Applications in structural concrete with or without prestressing Applications in wood, masonry and steel structures Strengthening and rehabilitation of structures Seismic performance and retrofit Structural health monitoring and intelligent sensing Fire resistance Structural shapes and fully composite systems Anchorage systems and connections Innovative structural systems Full-scale testing Field applications and case studies Codes and standards Sustainability and life-cycle cost