The deadline for abstracts has now passed. We have had an overwhelming response and those who submitted successful abstracts will receive notification of acceptance in the week beginning 5th January 2009.

The deadline for full papers is 1st April 2009.

Aims of the Conference

The aim of the conference is to encourage the presentation of new concepts, techniques and case studies, which will lead to greater exploitation of advanced polymer composite and FRP materials for the civil engineering infrastructure rehabilitation and renewal.

Proposed Session Themes

• Wholly polymeric structures
• FRP Materials and systems
• Long term performance and durability
• Damage mechanics and failure criteria
• Analysis and design
• Inspection and monitoring
• Strengthening of concrete and masonry structures
• Strengthening of metallic and timber structures
• Internal reinforcement and prestressing

Institution of Civil Engineers Special Edition 2010

We are pleased to announce that selected papers from the conference will be published by ICE in a special edition ‘Advanced Composites in Construction’ in Autumn 2010.