Conference on structural design of tall buildings

Written on 27 May 2014.

The Concrete Centre and fibUK are partnering for a conference on the structural design of tall buildings using concrete, taking place in London on 23 October 2014. The event will feature the latest best practice on building dynamics, design, process, wind load, seismic loads as well as consideration for the design team such as lifts, cladding, services, foundations, structural systems and buildability. The conference dinner on Wednesday 22 October will provide a unique networking opportunities for delegates and speakers. 

For more information, visit the conference website.

2015 fib Symposium in Copenhagen - deadline extension

Written on 02 May 2014.

The deadline for abstracts for the 2015 symposium in Copenhagen (18-20 May 2015) has been extended to 1st June 2014.

The symposium theme is "Concrete – Innovation and Design", with the following sub-topics:

• Civil works Conservation of structures
• Innovation in buildings
• New materials and structures
• Analysis and design
• Modeling of concrete
• Numerical modeling
• Life cycle design
• Safety and reliability 

To submit an abstract and for further information on the event, please visit: http://www.fibcopenhagen2015.dk/call-for-papers.

2015 symposium in Copenhagen: deadline extension

Written on 02 May 2014.

10th fib International PhD Symposium in Civil Engineering

Written on 01 May 2014.

The 10^th fib International PhD Symposium in Civil Engineering will take place in Québec, Canada, from 21-23 July 2014. This bi-annual symposium is an opportunity for PhD candidates to present their work to and connect with the international research community. As in previous editions, the most outstanding papers and presentations will be awarded prizes.

The conference fee for this special 10^th edition of the symposium is $400 (Canadian dollars) until 15 May 15 2014 and $475 thereafter, includes all the symposium sessions, conference materials, refreshments, evening activities and meals. The deadline for registration is 6 June 2014.

For more information, visit https://www.fib-phd.ulaval.ca/

Durability Workshop, Guimaraes, Portugal

Written on 28 April 2014.

fib and the University of Minho will hold seminar on the durability of concrete structures on 8 May 2014 in Guimaraes, Portugal. Durability is a key component in the sustainability of concrete structures and serves a vital role in the design, construction and rehabilitation of these structures. This first of its kind seminar will provide unique access to the experts and work of fib Commission 5, "Structural service life aspects", along with topics from these experts' individual research and work applying durability principles to practice. Several distinguished local speakers will also participate and provide their insight into the local industry.

For further information, see http://civil.uminho.pt/fibdurability2014/.

HPC/CIC in Tromsø, Norway

Written on 02 April 2014.

The HPC/CIC is a combination of two events that will be held in Tromsø, Norway: 11th HPC and 2nd CIC. The first will take place from 6 to 7 March 2017 and the second from 7 to 8 March.