International Conference on Condition Assessment, Rehabilitation & Retrofitting of Structures - CARRS 2023

Condition assessment and strengthening of civil infrastructure is a complex and inter-disciplinary field. Considering the socio-economic aspects related to the proper maintenance of civil infrastructure, the condition of structures needs to be periodically assessed. To improve the performance, the structures need to be rehabilitated or retrofitted after proper assessment. Otherwise, the potential losses can be very significant and cannot be accurately quantified. Advancements in construction technology and materials have made the condition assessment and strengthening process easier.

To fill the knowledge gap in this highly interdisciplinary area, regular conduct of workshops/conferences is required. International conference on Condition Assessment Rehabilitation and Retrofitting of Structures “CARRS-2023” aims to achieve this objective. CARRS-2023 provides a platform for the research community, practicing engineers, contractors, academicians, and government agencies to jointly discuss various aspects of rehabilitation and retrofitting.

Conference Themes

Durability aspects of structures

• Deterioration modelling and mechanisms
• Life-cycle assessments and service life design
• Durability design of structures
• New material technologies for improved durability

Structural Condition Assessment and Health Monitoring

• Condition assessment of heritage and conventional structures
• Non-destructive testing and evaluation of structures
• Health monitoring of structures
• UAV and UUV based structural health monitoring
• Evaluation of repaired structures

Repair, Rehabilitation, Retrofitting and Restoration of Structures

• Structural rehabilitation and retrofitting
• Repair of fire damaged structures
• Retrofitting of structures for dynamic and seismic loads
• Case Studies and practical applications
• Role of anchorages in strengthening systems

Strengthening using FRP Composites

• Strengthening of RC structures using FRP composites
• Strengthening of structural steel members using FRP composites
• Prestressed CFRP strengthening

Emerging materials and technologies

• Fabric reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM)
• Smart materials and technologies
• Novel materials for repair (SCC, UHPC)

Conference Timeline:

1. Abstract Submission- 30^th April, 2023
2. Abstract acceptance notification- 10^th May, 2023
3. Full Paper Submission- 30^th June, 2023
4. Paper acceptance notification- 10^th July, 2023

Abstract submission link: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=carrs2023