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AI-powered Design of Steel Structures
This webinar series will explore the strategies to reduce embodied carbon in steel construction: each session will be tailored to a specific topic; Composite Construction, High Strength Steel, and AI-powered steel construction. Led by Alper Kanyilmaz and expert specialists in the respective field, the webinars focus on topic-specific LCA steps, methods for calculating embodied carbon, sensitivity studies, and strategies for reducing embodied carbon relevant to each theme. Including hands-on exercises, real-world examples, and interactive discussions, the series is designed to deepen participants' understanding of specialized areas. At the end of the webinar, participants will be able to calculate the embodied carbon of a steel structure, with a focus on composite construction, high-strength steel, and AI-powered steel construction. Additionally, they will learn techniques and strategies for reducing embodied carbon emissions and analyze real-world case studies of mono and multi-storey steel structures.
The third webinar, titled “AI-powered Life Cycle Driven Design of Steel Structures” and designed by Alper Kanyilmaz and Paul Kassabian, will explore the role of artificial intelligence in the life-cycle driven design of steel structures. This session will begin by identifying the key pain points currently faced by the steel construction industry such as inefficiencies, high embodied carbon, and maintenance challenges. It will then demonstrate how different AI techniques can be strategically applied to address these issues. The webinar will show how to embrace AI to reduce embodied carbon, enhance structural efficiency, and predict maintenance needs, ultimately leading to more sustainable steel construction practices. By the end of the webinar, participants will have learned the basics of various AI techniques and seen real case examples, enabling them to leverage AI to optimize the life-cycle performance of steel structures and achieve a balance between strength, cost efficiency, and environmental sustainability.
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5th International Conference PROHITECH – Protection of Historical Constructions (26-28 March 2025)
The PROHITECH Conferences originates from the previously successful European project “PROHITECH: Earthquake Protection of Historical Buildings by Reversible Mixed Technologies” (Sixth Framework Programme, Priority Fp6-2002-Inco-Mpc-1, Specific Measures in support of international cooperation Mediterranean Partner Countries; 2004-2008), coordinated by Professor F. M. Mazzolani. The first PROHITECH International Conference was held in Rome in 2009, as final event of the project, for the dissemination of the huge achievements. Since then, this prestigious conference series has continued with triennial gatherings in Antalya, Turkey (2014), Lisbon, Portugal (2017), and Athens, Greece (2020, rescheduled to 2021 due to Covid). We are proud to announce that after four editions, the conference returns to Italy, marking the first edition following the global pandemic.
Hosted by the Department of Structures for Engineering and Architecture (DiSt) at the University of Naples “Federico II” (UNINA), this edition of the PROHITECH International Conference holds special significance as DiSt has recently been recognized as a Department of Excellence by the Italian Ministry of University and Research.
The PROHITECH Conference series offers an important opportunity to researchers, engineers, architects, specialists and companies to present, share and discuss a vast variety of subjects related to the protection of historical constructions, according to a multi-scale and multi-disciplinary perspective. The Conference will cover a wide range of topics, spanning across structural and earthquake engineering, materials and technologies, architecture and urban planning, conservation and archaeology, repair, rehabilitation and intervention strategies, featuring a rich array of case studies covering various construction materials. Furthermore, emerging topics such as sustainability, energy efficiency, re-use, life cycle, adaptation to climate change, monitoring, maintenance, management, digitalization and Artificial Intelligence will also be addressed.
The conference program will include keynote lectures introducing sessions on specific topics, complemented by contributed papers. Additionally, technical visits to relevant sites will be organized.
PROHITECH 2025 will take place at the Congress Centre Partenope of UNINA, conveniently located in the city center along the picturesque seafront of Naples, offering breathtaking views of Castel dell ’Ovo and Borgo Marinari. The venue is within walking distance of the Royal Palace of Naples and several top-rated hotels. Various accommodation options are available nearby and the Conference Centre Partenope is easily accessible via public transportation.
Over the years, the PROHITECH conference has evolved into a prominent platform for disseminating scientific advancements and fostering professional, industrial and institutional discussions and collaborations pertaining to the protection of historical constructions.
More information on https://prohitech2025.com/
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XV Congress on Steel and Composite Construction (20-21 November 2025)
The XV Conference on Steel and Composite Construction will be held in Super Bock Arena, Porto, on the 20th and 21st of November 2025.
Following the success of the last Conferences organized by CMM, the XV Conference on Steel and Composite Construction has the main objective to promote the most recent innovations and achievements in the scope of this type of construction, seeking to contribute decisively to the promotion, consolidation, and expansion of the sector.
In this edition there will be given special relevance to the themes: "Energy" and "Artificial Intelligence".
The Conference will provide simultaneous translation Portuguese - English in order to promote the participation of international participants (*)
* Simultaneous translation is subject to a minimum number of entries from international congressmen, and will be only available in the main conference room..
More information in https://www.cmm.pt/congresso15.
Important dates:
Deadline for abstract submission: 1st June 2025
Deadline for paper submission: 8th September 2025
The primary objective is to increase the recovery and reuse of constructional steelwork by providing engineers, investors, contractors and other decision makers with reliable performance data and guidance.
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The European Green Deal
Climate change and environmental degradation are an existential threat to Europe and the world. To overcome these challenges, Europe needs a new growth strategy that transforms the Union into a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy where
- there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050
- economic growth is decoupled from resource use
- no person and no place is left behind
The European Green Deal is the EU roadmap for making the EU's economy sustainable. This will happen by turning climate and environmental challenges into opportunities across all policy areas and making the transition just and inclusive for all.
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Professor J.M. ROTTER was born in Chesterfield, England and graduated at Cambridge University when he was awarded a Commonwealth Scholarship to study in Australia. He got a PhD in civil engineering from the University of Sydney. His main specialty is the Buckling of Shells.
Jouko KOUHI is expert in Connections, welding, stability and fatigue of steel structures. He has been an active member of various ECCS Technical Committees since 1979, working on ENV 1993 part 1.8 from 1999 to 2002.
Frans BIJLAARD, Professor of steel structures at the Faculty of Civil Engineering & Geosciences at Delft University of Technology. His main specialties are on stability of steel structures, structural behaviour of joints in steel structures and design of greenhouses.
The involvement of Professor Jean Pierre MUZEAU in Education and his strong motivation in promoting the use of steel in construction over his career have to be underlined. He has been qualified as “Passeur de Connaissances” (Ndt : conveyor of knowledge) by the Members of the Jury who have underlined his prominent role among the young generations of civil engineers.
Prof. Joachim LINDNER got a 40-year academic career and extensive experience in civil engineering from lateral torsional buckling through contact splices, historical grey cast iron columns, fatigue behaviour, stability design of glass-beams, scaffolding design, crane girders, plate buckling problems, composite beams and columns, corrugated webs, connection problems and imperfection regulations. He signed around 220 publications.
Professor Reidar BJORHOVDE has an impressive academic background, including two Ph.D. in the area of Civil Engineering, and a remarkable professional career which includes several years as a Professor in various universities in North America. He also been the Director of Bjorhovde Group since 1998.
Professor Carlo URBANO has been active on ECCS committee “Stability of steel structures” since 1975. He has been also present on CEN, IABSE, SSRC committees. Graduated at the Politecnico di Milano in 1963, he dedicated his career to the “Strength of Materials”. He developed scientific research mainly on the general theory of elasticity, stability of elastic equilibrium, response to dynamics and elastoplastic vibrations, shell structures, solutions for steel and reinforced structures. Lately, he has focused his works on the elastic and elastoplastic stability of compressed simple or composed steel members in the presence of mechanical and geometrical imperfections and damages due to cyclic actions. He is the author of an incredible number of papers and publications.
Prof. Ing. Jean-Baptiste SCHLEICH will always be recognised as "Mr Fire” of Europe. He was the leading professor in the development of the "Natural Fire Safety Concept". Under his leadership, the relationship of the fire load to the risk to a structure and its occupants was researched and tested. It is due to his work that structures can now be fire engineered with a significant benefit to the industry, building owners and users.
Professor Manfred HIRT had been member of the various ECCS Technical Committees. He wrote more than 130 publications as author or co-author. Director of the Steel Structures Laboratory (ICOM) of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology at Lausanne (EPFL), Prof. Hirt was known on the international scene for his expertise in the field of fatigue and fracture mechanics of steel structures, loads and action on structures, structural safety and serviceability and steel-concrete composite construction. In August 2003, he had been elected President of the International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE).
Professor Giulio BALLIO was born in Rome, on 4 March 1940, and graduated in Aeronautical Engineering at the “Politecnico of Milan”, in 1963. He was Ordinario of the Science of Construction at Pavia University and, subsequently, of Construction in Steel at the Politecnico of Milan, where he has also been responsible, since 1985, for the Material Tests Laboratory.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gerhard SEDLACEK, was a leading and opinion-forming person in various ECCS technical committees and subcommittees. He was one of the most active person in the European steel research sector as well as in the European codification field. His various activities covered a huge range beginning from intelligent design of steel and composite structures to researching, applying of research results, safety requirements, teaching and training of students and engineers, promotion and developing of steel structures and design tools for a better market share.
Professor Patrick DOWLING started his working life as an employee of BCSA and subsequently worked both in industry and academia. He was extensively involved with ECCS in plate buckling research and was Chairman of the CEN Eurocode 3 Committee.
When awarded, Professor Federico MAZZOLANI was Director of the “Institute of Technique of Construction” at the Engineering Faculty of Naples, Italy. Born in Milan, in 1938, and graduated in Civil Engineering at the University of Naples, Prof. Federico M. Mazzolani co-operated since 1970 with ECCS, assuming the responsibility of Committee chairmanship. His activity has been characterised by the issue of several fundamental documents, which played a leader role in the development of the European codification at the level of both national codes and Eurocodes.
Scientific Manager and Deputy General Manager of the French Technical and Industrial Centre of Steel Construction (CTICM), Professor Jacques BROZZETTI contributed highly to the development of the European Steel Construction. He had a long involvement with various research projects including stability problems, composite construction, fatigue and fire behaviour of steel structures. As a result, he had been involved with many Codes and design guides comprising writing activities. He worked with the profession to promote the steel construction on its various aspects.
Prof. Jan W.B. STARK, from the University of Delft, The Netherlands, had made substantial contributions to the construction industry in general, and more specifically with regard to steel and composite structures. For many years, he had been an active member of CEN and served ECCS in various committees. The Charles Massonnet Award was presented to him to express our gratitude for his high standard and valuable contribution to the steel construction industry.
Close collaborator of Professor Charles Massonnet, Professor René MAQUOI, was awarded in recognition of his efforts for the development of steel and composite construction. Indeed, Professor Massonnet was his “master” and conducted his first step in the ECCS activities.
Frantisek Wald concentrates on the connection and fire design of steel structures. He prepared the component model for column bases and the component based finite element model of joints. He works in ECCS Technical Committee 10 - Structural joints and in Project team for preparation of standard - EN 1993-1-8:2020.
