SAHC 2012

8th International Conference on Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions

Dates: 15 - 17 October 2012
Venue: Centennial Hall Complex, Wroclaw, Poland

The 8th International Conference SAHC 2012 (Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions) will be held from 15th to 17th of October 2012 in Wroclaw, Poland. The meeting place will be Centennial Hall Complex listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

The SAHC Conference takes place every two years in a different place all over the world (e.g.: Barcelona, Guimarães, Padova, Bath, New Delhi, Shanghai) and is one of the most prestigious events, which brings together engineers, conservators, chemists, material producers, architects, designers, managers, scientists, and researchers presenting latest achievements in theory, analysis, conservation and doctrines in the area of historic constructions. Subject matter experts have already confirmed their participation in the Conference.

The Conference materials will be published in a book form in English. English will also be the Conference’s language. During the Conference, Polish and foreign groups will present innovative technologies related to the strengthening, conservation and renovations of buildings of architectural heritage.

The main conference topic will be:

• Conservation of concrete, brick, stone, timber and metal structures
• Modernization and re-use of cultural heritage buildings
• NDT technologies
• Theory and practice of conservation
• Repair and strengthening techniques
• Rehabilitation and safety
• History of construction building technologies and materials
• Analytical and numerical approaches
• Experimental results and laboratory testing
• Innovative and traditional materials / technology
• Seismic behavior and retrofitting
• Stabilization and valorization of historical ruins
• Laser scanning

Conference languages will be English and Polish.

Key Dates:
Abstract submission: 20 January 2012
Notification of Provisional Acceptance: 10 February 2012
Manuscript for Review: 20 April 2012
Notification of Final Acceptance: 15 May 2012
Submission of Final Manuscript: 15 June 2012

Organizers:
The conference is organized this year by the Institute of Building Engineering Faculty of Building Engineering Wroclaw at the University of Technology and the Association of Monument Conservators (SKZ)

Further Information:
www.sahc2012.org 

Secretariat of Conference SAHC2012
Daria Gliniak, MSc
Association of Monument Conservators (SKZ)
Lower Silesian Branch
ul. Swidnicka 31
50-066 Wroclaw, POLAND
eMail: secretary@sahc2012.org