Conferences

11th National Conference on Structural Design Fundamentals and Reliability

6–8 November 2020

Date: 6–8 November 2020
Venue: Guanggu Jindun Hotel, Wuhan
Organizers: Committee on Structural Design Fundamentals, China Association for Engineering Construction Standardization; Bridge and Structural Engineering Branch, China Civil Engineering Society
Host: Wuhan University of Technology
Chair of the Organizing Committee: Bin Huang
Proceedings Editors: Professor Bin Huang, Wuhan University of Technology
Congzhen Xiao, National Master of Survey and Design at the China Academy of Building Research
Professor Xinyang Jin of the China Academy of Building Research

The meeting examined structural reliability theory and its application to design codes and engineering practice, with emphasis on life-cycle safety and risk management. Topics included assessment of existing structures, health monitoring, seismic protection and the reliability of complex engineering structures.

The preface to the proceedings of the 11th National Conference on Structural Design Fundamentals and Reliability records the conference dates as 6–8 November 2020 and the venue as Wuhan, Hubei.

Professor Bin Huang chaired the organizing committee and co-edited the conference proceedings with Congzhen Xiao, National Master of Survey and Design, and Professor Xinyang Jin, both of the China Academy of Building Research.

Reliability methods and structural design codes
Life-cycle safety and risk management
Assessment of existing structures and health monitoring
Seismic protection and bridge reliability

Cover of the proceedings of the 11th National Conference on Structural Design Fundamentals and Reliability

Preface to the proceedings: conference dates and venue