10th National Conference on Structural Design Fundamentals and Reliability

The meeting examined the development of a structural design standards system suited to China, with emphasis on design principles, mandatory standards and reliability methods. Discussions also covered comparisons of design codes, engineering applications and risk management throughout the structural life cycle.

Two group members, including Heng Zhang, attended the 10th National Conference on Structural Design Fundamentals and Reliability on 9–11 November 2018. Participation included chairing a session and giving session presentations. The conference was organized by the Structural Design Fundamentals Committee of the China Association for Engineering Construction Standardization and the Bridge and Structural Engineering Branch of the China Civil Engineering Society, and hosted by the School of Civil Engineering at Chongqing University.

• Structural design standards and code comparisons
• Structural actions and reliability methods
• Performance-based life-cycle design
• Reliability in geotechnical and underground engineering