7th International Conference on Concrete Repair, Rehabilitation and Retrofitting

The 7th International Conference on Concrete Repair, Rehabilitation and Retrofitting (ICCRRR 2024) will focus on service life extension of existing infrastructure and durability design of new concrete structures. The fields of concrete repair, rehabilitation and retrofitting, as well as concrete durability and structural performance remain some of the most relevant for modern civil and structural engineering. To master the challenges arising from this it is important to remain updated on recent developments in material technology, construction methods, performance assessment and non-destructive testing, as well as design, specifications and guidelines, and service life prediction models for both new and repaired/rehabilitated structures.

The ICCRRR 2024 intends to bring together researchers, practicing engineers, infrastructure managers, concrete technologists, students, and the supporting industry from around the world to share knowledge and experience on current developments in concrete technology, durability design and service life management, condition assessment of concrete structures, and concrete repair, rehabilitation and retrofitting.

Conference themes

Concrete durability aspects
• Causes and mechanisms of deterioration
• Life-cycle assessments and service life design
• Management and maintenance of concrete structures
• Durability modeling and prediction
• Optimizing materials for improved durability

Condition assessment of concrete structures
• Damage modeling and damage mechanisms
• Condition assessment and damage diagnosis
• Non-destructive testing technologies
• Analytical modeling
• Applied technology and case studies

Modern materials technology
• Multifunctional materials and systems for durable construction and repair
• New or novel materials for repair (ECC, SCC, SHCC, UHPC)
• Smart materials and structures

Concrete repair, rehabilitation and retrofitting
• Repair philosophies, standards and guidelines
• Repair methods, materials and systems
• Electrochemical repair and cathodic protection
• Concrete surface protection and coatings
• Service life extension methods
• Structural repairs and strengthening
• Structural retrofitting for altered service conditions
• Contractor experience and case studies

Performance and health monitoring
• Damage prognosis and service life predictions
• Performance of repaired/retrofitted structures
• Health monitoring of repaired/retrofitted structures
• Structural management systems

Building Information modelling and Artificial Intelligence
• Building information Modelling
• Digital Twins, augmented reality and virtualization
• Automation and smart sensing technologies

Education, research and specifications
• Educational materials for concrete repair courses
• Specifications and standards for concrete repair
• Current and future research needs

Important dates and deadlines

• Submission of abstracts: 31 October 2023
• Notification of abstract acceptance: 30 November 2023
• Submission of full papers: 31 January 2024
• Notification of paper acceptance: 28 February 2024
• Early-bird registration: 31 May 2024