5TH INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE SEISMIC WORKSHOP
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IABEE
5TH INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE SEISMIC WORKSHOP
Invitation and call for paper
Hunan University,Changsha, China
5-7, June 2026
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Workshop Venue: ------------------, Changsha, China
HOSTED BY
International Association of Bridge Earthquake Engineering (IABEE)
Zhenqing Chen Professor, State Key Laboratory of Bridge Safety and Resilience, School of Civil Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, China
Xugang Hua Professor, State Key Laboratory of Bridge Safety and Resilience, School of Civil Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, China
Bijan Khaleghi, IABEE Chair, IBT/ABC-UTC, Associate Research Professor and Co-Director of Implementation at Florida International University, USA

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
6/5 Day 1 – Arrival / Registration Check-in
6/6 Day 2 – Opening Ceremony, Workshop Presentations and Group Meetings
6/7 Day 3 – Workshop Presentations and Group Meetings, Closing Ceremony, Technical visit
ACCOMODATIONS
------------------, Changsha, China
REGISTRATION FEE
Full Conference Pass: $420 $480 after March 15, 2025
Young Engineer Pass (age < 35) = $300 $350 after March 15, 2025
Full-time Student Pass: $150 $200 after March 15, 2025

High-Performance Seismic Structural Systems
Design and Application of Low-Damage Seismic Structural Systems
Performance-Based Design Methodologies and Criteria for Next-Generation Seismic Systems
Applications of High-Performance Materials in Seismic Design
Widening of Bridges in Seismic Regions
Seismic Resilience of Bridges
Post-Earthquake Response, Repair and Recovery
Applications of Innovative Technologies and Materials for Bridge Resilience Enhancement
Seismic Isolation, Energy Dissipation, and Control Technologies for Bridges
Bridge Fragility and Highway Network Seismic Risk Assessment
Performance based Seismic Design Criteria

Hydraulic and Geotechnical Design Challenges of Bridges
Seismic Design and Retrofit of Foundations
Earthquake Induced Earth Pressure
Liquefaction, Lateral Spreading, and Ground Movement
Deep-Water Large Foundation
Hazards Consideration in Bridge and Earthquake Engineering
Seismic Hazard Effects: Ground Motion, Attenuation, Directionality, Near Fault, Fault Rupture, Long Duration, and Subduction, Permanent Gound Displacement;
Lessons Learned from Recent Earthquakes and Other Extreme Events
Innovations in the Development of Site Specific Seismic Hazard Assessment
Multi-Hazards: Earthquake, Wind, Shock, Scour, etc.
Compound Hazard Quantification
Multi-Hazard Risk Analysis
Multi-Hazard Protection
Tsunami Loads and Design Criteria
Artificial Intelligence in Bridges and Earthquake Engineering
Computer Vision and Sensor Data Fusion
AI-Driven SHM for Condition Assessment
Automation in Seismic Design, Construction, and Inspection Additive Construction (3D Printing)
Robotics in Fabrication and Construction
Active Control for Bridges under Extreme Loads
Sustainability in Bridges and Earthquake Engineering
Life-Cycle Seismic Performance of Bridges
Asset Management of Bridges for Service and Extreme Loads
Climate Change and Urban Resilience
Innovative Technologies to Enhance the Sustainability of Existing Bridges

Practices in Bridge and Earthquake Engineering
Case Studies for Critical Lifeline Bridges
Retrofit of Earthquake Damaged Bridges for Operability
Field Applications and Validation of Emerging Seismic Resilience Technologies
Seismic Design and Performance of Temporary Bridges
Innovation in Other Structures
Analysis/Design of New Structures Design Criteria
Disaster Prevention for Energy Structural Systems
Innovative Design of Road Tunnel Systems against Disasters
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
Abstract Due Date- 1/15/2026
Abstract template is available online at www.iabee.org/news
Abstract Acceptance Notification Date- 2/15/2026
Full Paper/Extended Abstract Due Date-4/15/2026
Full Paper/Extended Abstract template will be available online at www.iabee.org/news;
Submissions can be sent to: Lkuo@iabee.org and suiwenw@hnu.edu.cn
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The themes and program of the conference provide a forum for dissemination of information and latest advancements in seismic bridge engineering. The conference will be of interest to researchers, academics, design consultants and professionals, government officials and service organizations, as well as doctoral and master students in seismic bridge engineering.
BENEFITS TO PARTICIPANTS
Learn and acquire cutting edge international knowledge in various disciplines of seismic engineering from international experts
Recognition of your work on international platform as a participant or paper/poster/book presenter
Potentially identify your future collaborative partners among national and international experts in your area
International platform to meet corporate professionals, entrepreneurs, academics, researchers, government & policy makers from various countries
Selected full papers to be published in refereed journal
Excursion/Technical Visits
WORKSHOP LANGUAGE
The workshop will be conducted in English.
WEBSITE
The website for the workshop is: https://www.iabee.org/
ORGANIZING COMMITTEES
Hunan University: Zhengqing Chen, Xugang Hua, Suiwen Wu
IABEE: Bijan Khaleghi, Ling Liao, Linda Kuo, Yan Xu
Bridge Magazine
CONTACT INFORMATION
Bijan Khaleghi | |
Ling Liao | |
Linda Kuo Suiwen Wu |



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