Circular Construction

Papers within this theme explore the developments taken place under the umbrella of circular construction philosophy and may e.g. concern:

• Design for disassembly and re-use
• Adaptable structures
• Use of recycled structural components and materials in new structures
• Operation and prolongation of structural service life.

Structural Modelling & Structural Concepts

Papers within this theme explore the development and innovative application of all aspects of structural modelling and development/invention of structural concepts, and may e.g. concern:

• Numerical/analytical Modelling of structural behavior

• Optimal structural design
• Topology optimization
• Structural solutions with new materials

Codes and Standards

Papers within this theme explore the development in standardization of materials and processes and may e.g. concern:

• Dedicated or modified codes for new or untraditional materials

• Certification schemes
• Safety concepts

Material Technology

Papers within this theme explore the properties and structural use of known as well as new construction materials and may e.g. concern:

• Low or zero emission concrete, steel, and aluminum

• Novel composite materials (incl. GFRP & CFRP)

• Natural materials (wood, straw, soils)
• Structural experience with application and durability of new materials

Data Driven Technologies

Papers within this theme explore the use of data driven technologies and AI in structural engineering and may e.g. concern:

• Digital twins
• Structural health monitoring
• Intelligent structures
• Machine learning

Automation and Robot Technologies

Papers within this theme explore the use of automation and robot technologies in structural/construction engineering and may e.g. concern:

• 3D printed structures and its potential to reduce material consumptions

• New construction methods
• Drones and robots in site inspection
• Active vibration control

cALL FOR ABSTRACTS

Authors are strongly encouraged to submit papers on R&D projects, as well as on lessons learned and real case studies from practice. Papers comprising the above and which address how their contributions help to fulfilling relevant UN sustainability goals, e.g. in the form of quantifiable emission and/or material reduction, or in the form of prolongation of structural service life will be prioritized.

Authors are requested to specify under which of the above themes their contribution belongs, as well as which of the below life cycle phases it addresses:

1) Structural Concepts and Design

2) Fabrication and Construction

3) Operation and Maintenance