The conference is also concerned with both theoretical, mathematical and scientific developments as well as applications of established technology to new domains. The word 'structures' is interpreted in its widest sense.
Previous venues for the conference have included: Edinburgh, Prague, Leuven, Lisbon, Gran Canaria, Athens, Valencia, Dubrovnik, Naples, Sitges, Montpelier and Prague.
The conference runs concurrently with the Thirteenth International Conference on Engineering Computational Technology (ECT 2026). Participants may attend sessions from either conference.
Papers presented at the CST 2024 Conference can be found here on: www.ctresources.info
- Computational Structures Technology
(where structures is interpreted in its widest sense.) - Computational Stochastic Mechanics
- Integration of Computational Structures Technology
and Computational Fluid Dynamics - Computational Nano-mechanics
- Computational and Nonlinear Dynamics
- Computational Geotechnics
- Computational Biomechanics
Stream 1: Developments in Methods and Techniques
- Finite and Boundary Element Analysis
- Discrete Element Methods
- Particle Methods
- Meshfree Methods
- eXtended Finite Element Method
- Adaptivity
- Isogeometric Analysis
- Eigensolvers
- Spectral and Wave Element Methods
- Differential Quadrature Methods
- Partial Differential Equations
- Peridynamics
- Fractional Methods
Stream 2: Problem and Application Analysis Domains
- Static and Dynamic Analysis
- Non-Linear Analysis
- Stochastic and Reliability Analysis
- Chaotic Phenomena
- Impact and Contact
Stream 3: Materials Modelling and Characterisation
- Material Models
- Functional Graded Materials
- Geomaterials
- Smart Materials
- Piezoelectric Materials
- Composite Materials
- Fracture and Fatigue
- Brittle Materials
- Materials Characterisation
- Poromechanics
- High Performance Fibre Reinforced Cementitious Composites
Stream 4: Pre and Post Processing
- Error Estimation, Verification and Validation
- Visualisation and Graphics
- Mesh and Grid Generation
- Tools for Post- and Pre- Processing
- Managing Large Data Sets including data compression
Stream 5: Optimisation and Design
- Computer Aided Design
- The Role of Finite Element Method in Design
- Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimisation
- Structural Re-analysis & Sensitivity Analysis
- Shape and Topology Optimisation
- Computational Tools for Integrated Design
- Reliability-based Optimal Design
- Stochastic Optimal Structural Control
- Stochastic Optimisation Methods
- Swarm Intelligence Techniques
- Machine Learning Algorithms
- Surrogate Modelling in Structural Optimisation
- Robust Design
- Additive Manufacturing (3D-Printing)
Stream 6: Software Development: Tools, Techniques and Issues
- Software Standards and Quality Control
- Verification and Validation
- Autonomic Computing
- Parallel, Distributed and Cloud Systems
- Use of High Performance Computer Architectures
- Supercomputing
- Domain Decomposition and Partitioning
- MIMD Architectures
- Distributed Computing and Networking
- Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge-Based Systems
- Novel Software Tools and Development Environments
- Virtual Reality and Immersive Systems
- Algorithms for Vectorisation and Parallelisation
- Genetic Algorithms and Evolutionary Processes
- Neural Networks
- Object Oriented Methods
- Data Mining
- Solution Procedures for Large Scale Problems
- Hardware and Software developments for HPC
- Grid and Cloud Computing
- WWW Applications
- Large Scale Systems
- Computational Steering
- Digital Twins in Structural Engineering
Stream 7: Areas of Application
- Numerical Modelling of Foundations
- Soil-Structure Interaction
- Structural Modelling
- Computational Methods for the Structural Assessment of Historical Structures
- Damage Identification
- Micro-Mechanics Model
- Dynamic Systems
- Smart Structures
- Building Information Modeling in Structural Engineering.
- Fluid-Structure Interaction
- Large Scale Systems
- Earthquake and Structural Dynamics
- Active Control
- Damage Tolerant and Fail Safety Computer Design
- Uncertainty and Probabilistic Analysis
- Multi-Scale Modelling
- Multi-Body Dynamics
- Material Modelling and Characterisation
- Acoustics and Vibrations
- Damping
- Inverse Problems
- Human Induced Vibrations
- Multi-Hazard Applications
- Pipeline engineering
- Multiphase flow modelling
Stream 8: Structural Types and Studies
- Plate and Shell Structures
- Aerospace Structures
- Offshore Structures
- Lightweight, Membrane and Fabric Structures
- Retractable Roofs
- Composite and Concrete Structures
- Timber Structures
- Steel and Aluminium Structures
- Brick, Blockwork and Masonry
- Geotechnical Structures
- Smart Structures
- Structural Health Monitoring
- Computer Simulated Demolition
- Structures under Extreme Loading (e.g. Blast and Fire)
- Protective Structures
- Forming and Coupled Problems
- Heritage Structures
- Subsea structures and Pipeline Design
- Onshore pipelines
Stream 9: Computational Engineering: Education and Training
- Course Development
- On-line Training Systems
Participants may propose special sessions using the form here. Proposals should be emailed to Professor B.H.V. Topping using send special session proposal. Please ensure that you attach your fully completed form. The current list of special sessions includes:
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CST-S1: Advanced Analysis of Steel and Steel-Concrete Composite Structures
organised by: J.G. Santos da Silva, Rio de Janeiro State University, UERJ, Brazil
L.F. Costa Neves, University of Coimbra, UC, Portugal
The aim of this special session is to summarize the progress in theoretical, computational and experimental research in the field of structural analysis of steel and steel-concrete composite structures. Special emphasis is always given to new concepts and procedures concerning the computational modelling, structural analysis and design of steel and steel-concrete composite structures. Topics of interest include static and dynamic structural analysis, fatigue analysis, seismic analysis, vibration control, stability design, structural connections, cold-formed members, bridges and footbridges, fire engineering, trusses, tower and masts, linear and nonlinear structural dynamics and soil-structure interaction. Papers of all research areas related to theoretical, numerical and experimental aspects concerning the computational modelling, analysis and design of steel and steel-concrete composite structures are very welcome.
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CST-S2: Advances in Computational Biomechanics
organised by: Hendrik Geisler, Leibniz University Hannover, Germany
This session brings together researchers from both, computational and experimental biomechanics to discuss the physical principles governing living systems. Modern biomechanics is defined by a complex interplay of deformations, fluid-structure interactions as well as growth and remodeling processes. As the demand for personalized medicine grows, the ability to accurately simulate biological processes across different scales is becoming increasingly important. Contemporary models serve not only as descriptive tools but are predictive capable of forecasting the effects of diseaes, the impact of aging and the efficacy of therapeutic intervention. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: Biofilm modeling, cardiovascular biomechanics, modeling of biological tissues, tumor growth modeling. The scope ranges from classical continuum-mechanics-based methods to reduced-order modelling including machine learning techniques.
The Conference Editorial Board is currently being assembled:
- Professor Aurélio Araujo
Portugal - Professor Arpad Barsi
Hungary - Professor Michael Beer
Germany - Professor Bruno Briseghella
China - Professor Matteo Broggi
Italy - Dr Matteo Bruggi
Italy - Professor Pierfrancesco Cacciola
China - Dr Dimos C Charmpis
Cyprus - Professor Eleni N. Chatzi
Switzerland - Professor Cosmin G Chiorean
Romania - Dr Corrado Chisari
Italy - Professor Luis F. Costa Neves
Portugal - Dr Fabio Credali
Saudi Arabia - Professor E. Cueto
Spain - Professor Michalis Fragiadakis
Greece - Professor M.I. Friswell
U.K. - Dr Hendrik Geisler
Germany - Professor S. Gholizadeh
Iran - Professor Thomas Gratsch
Germany - Professor George A. Gravvanis
Greece - Professor Jung-Wuk Hong
Republic of Korea - Dr Peter Ivanyi
Hungary - Professor B.A. Izzuddin
UK - Dr Danko J. Jerez
Chile - Professor Marcin Kaminski
Poland - Dr K.K. Kapasakalis
Greece - Professor Ali Kaveh
Iran - Professor J. Kruis
Czech Republic - Professor Janos Logo
Hungary - Professor Paulo B. Lourenco
Portugal - Professor Stefano Mariani
Italy - Professor Jesus Martinez-Frutos
Spain - Professor Alberto Martins
Portugal - Professor G. Milani
Italy - Professor Ioannis Mitseas
United Kingdom - Professor Giuseppe Muscolino
Italy - Professor Andrzej Myslinski
Poland - Professor Hosein Naderpour
Canada and Iran - Professor Jiri Naprstek
Czech Republic - Professor Alfonso Pagani
Italy - Professor Antonina Pirrotta
Italy - Professor Beatrice Pomaro
Italy - Professor Joao Pombo
UK - Dr Diogo Ribeiro
Portugal - Dr E. Rohan
Czech Republic - Professor M P Saka
Turkey - Professor Hugo Santos
Portugal - Professor Jose G.S. Santos da Silva
Brazil - Professor Evangelos J. Sapountzakis
Greece - Dr Mohammad Sharghi
China - Professor L.A. Simoes da Silva
Brazil - Professor Barry Topping
UK - Dr Cao Wang
Australia - Professor Yong Yuan
China - Professor Alphose Zingoni
South Africa