8th International RILEM Workshop on Concrete Behaviour due to Fire Exposure
2025-09-18 00:00 - 2025-09-19 23:59 (Europe/Paris) | Krakow University of Technology, Warszawska 24, 31-155, Krakow, Poland
Since 2009 the International Workshop on Concrete Spalling due to Fire Exposure (IWCS) offered a platform to get in touch with other researchers, share the latest research achievements and newly gained data of real fire scenarios and discuss the current developments in the field of concrete spalling. The successful workshops took place in Delft (Germany), Leipzig (Germany), Paris (France), Borås (Sweden), Sheffield (UK) and Berlin (Germany).

The International Workshop on Concrete Behaviour Due to Fire Exposure aims to bring together researchers, engineers and industry professionals to discuss the latest advances, challenges and strategies related to concrete behaviour due to fire exposure. The workshop will cover a wide range of topics, including:

Thermal Effects on Concrete

Temperature-induced degradation of mechanical properties
Microstructural and chemical changes in concrete due to fire
Influence of different concrete compositions on fire resistance

Fire Testing and Experimental Studies

Standardized and advanced fire testing methods
High-temperature material testing and thermal analysis
Performance evaluation of reinforced and prestressed concrete under fire conditions

Numerical Modeling and Simulation

Computational approaches for fire-structural interaction
Finite element modeling (FEM) of fire-exposed concrete
Simulation of spalling, cracking, and failure mechanisms

Structural Integrity and Safety Assessment

Post-fire damage assessment and residual strength evaluation
Repair, retrofitting, and rehabilitation techniques
Case studies of fire-damaged concrete structures

Innovative Materials and Fire-Resistant Solutions

Development of fire-resistant concrete mixtures
Role of additives, fibers, and coatings in fire mitigation
Advanced construction techniques for fire-safe concrete structures

Fire Safety Regulations and Standards

National and international fire safety codes for concrete structures
Performance-based design approaches
Compliance challenges and regulatory updates

Applications and Case Studies

Lessons from real-world fire incidents
Fire resistance in high-rise buildings, tunnels, and bridges
Best practices for designing fire-resistant infrastructure

This workshop will serve as a platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and innovation, providing valuable insights into enhancing fire resilience in concrete structures and their post-fire assessment.

Important dates

The new and final deadline for submitting abstracts is June 16, 2025.Please note that no further extensions will be granted.We encourage all interested authors to take advantage of this final opportunity to contribute to the workshop.
Abstracts can be submitted via the conference website www.iwcf.pk.edu.pl.
Registration (speakers, co-authors and free audience) Early - May 30, 2025, Late - July 25, 2025
