Conference Themes

• Characterisation of fire, blast and impact
  loading on structures
• Behaviour of structural materials at high
  temperatures and highstrain rates, including performance of protective materials
• Mechanics of material and structural damage,
  including the analysis of failure and collapse
  mechanisms
• Modelling and simulation, including coupled
  modelling methods
• Design of structures for improved resilience
• Strengthening, retrofit and repair
• Risk and uncertainty modelling as well as
  performance based engineering
• Safety of high risk facilities such as nuclear
  power plants
• Applications of sensing, AI and big data in
  infrastructure safety
• Examples of high-end design case studies in
  various industry sectors, both on and offshore
• Material Behaviour of Timber Structures under Fire & Blast Loading
• Design of Bridges for Fire & Blast Resistance
  (Including Cables & Other Appendages)
• Effects of Fire & Blast on Steel Connections
• Effects of Fire & Blast on Facades & Glass
  Assemblies
• Competing Constraints in the Design Process
• Multi-Hazard Assessment & Design