2018 Special Sessions
CST2018-1: Uncertainty Analysis and Design  Optimization of Structures
        Organised by: 
        Prof. Gang Li, Dalian University of Technology, China  
        Prof. Dixiong Yang, Dalian University of Technology, China 
        Prof. Jianbing Chen, Tongji University, China 
        Prof. Gengdong Cheng, Dalian University of Technology, China 
      
CST2018-2: Non-Linear Finite Element and Safety  Formats
        Organised by 
        Assoc. Prof. Alfred Strauus, Universität für Bodenkultur Wien, Austria      
CST2018-3:  Dynamic Interactions across the Scales: Recent Advances & Current  Challenges
Organised  by 
Dr G. Barone, Dr M. Lombardo and Dr A. Palmeri, School of Architecture,  Building & Civil Engineering, Loughborough University, UK 
CST2018-4:  Structural Topology Optimization under Uncertainty,
Organised  by 
Prof.  A. Csébfalvi, University of Pécs, Hungary  and
      Prof. J. Lógó, Budapest  University of Technology & Economics, Hungary  
CST2018-5:  Structural Analysis of Steel and Steel-Concrete Composite Structures
Organised  by 
Prof.  J.G. Santos da Silva, State University of Rio de Janeiro, UERJ, Brazil and 
Prof  L.F. Costa Neves, University of Coimbra, Portugal 
CST2018-6:  Recent Advances on Vibration-Based Structural Health Monitoring of Age-Old  Masonry Buildings
        Organised  by 
        Dr  M. Girardi, Institute of Information Science and Technologies, Pisa, Italy, Dr M. Betti, University of Florence, Italy and
Dr D. Pellegrini, Institute of Information  Science and Technologies, Pisa, Italy
CST2018-7:  Computational Modelling of Progressive Collapse
        Organised  by 
      Dr  J.M. Adam Martinez, ICITECH, Universitat Politècnica de Valencia, Spain
CST2018-8: The  Development of Computer Programmes for the Eurocodes
Organised  by 
Professor J.W. Bull, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK 
CST2018-9:  Analytical and Numerical Dynamics
  Organised  by 
  Dr J. Náprstek, Institute  of Theoretical & Applied Mechanics, Prague, Czech Republic   
CST2018-10:  Improved Understanding of Wind-Structure Interactions in Flexible Structures
        Organised  by 
      Professor  G. McClure, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
CST2018-11:  Seismic Assessment of New Structures and Vulnerability Reduction of Existing  Buildings: Advanced Numerical Modelling,
Organised  by 
Dr F. Clementi, Polytechnic  University of Marche, Ancona, Italy 
Dr  A. Formisano, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy and Dr G.  Milani, Technical University of Milan, Italy
CST2018-12:  Advanced Solutions for the Structural Design and Numerical Modelling of Steel  Racks
        Organised  by 
      Dr  S. Caprili and Dr F. Morelli, University of Pisa, Italy 
CST2018-13:  Building Information Modelling in Structural Analysis and Design
        Organised by: 
        Prof. L.F. Costa Neves, University of  Coimbra, Portugal and Dr José Carlos Lino,  NEWTON, Consulting Engineers, Portugal
CST2018-14:  Modelling, Assessment and Monitoring of Dam Structures Including Soil-Structure  Interaction
        Organised by: 
      Prof. Y. Petryna, Technical  University Berlin, Germany and  Prof. F. Rackwitz, Technical University  Berlin, Germany
CST2018-15:  Optimization Driven Architectural Design of Structures
        Organised by:
        Prof. N.D. Lagaros,  National Technical University Athens, Greece, Prof. G.C. Marano, Fuzhou University,  China  and  Dr B.  Briseghella, Fuzhou University, China
CST2018-16:  Continuum and Discrete Modelling of Nanomaterials: Theory and Applications
        Organised by Prof. N.L. Rizzi,  University Roma Tre, Roma, Italy and Ass. Prof. G. Salerno, University  Roma Tre, Roma, Italy
CST2018-17:  Degradation of Reinforced Concrete Elements: From Mathematical Modelling to  Assessment through Structural Monitoring
        Organised by: 
        Prof. R. Greco, Technical University  of Bari, Italy and Dr. M.  Morga, Anglia Ruskin University, UK
CST2018-18:  Computational and Nonlinear Dynamics
        Organised by:
        Prof. J. Náprstek, Institute of  Theoretical & Applied Mechanics, Prague, Czech Republic and
        Prof.  R. Banerjee, City University, London, United Kingdom
CST2018-19:  Vibration Based Damage Detection in Structures using the Dynamic Stiffness  Method and other Approaches
        Organised by:
        Professor D. Kennedy, Cardiff  University, UK,  Professor C.A. Featherston,  Cardiff University, UK, Professor S.  Ilanko, University of Waikato, New Zealand and  Professor  J.R. Banerjee, City University of London, UK 
CST2018-20:  Buckling and Post-Buckling of Structures at Different Length Scales under  Tensile Loading
        Organised by: 
      Prof.  F.G. Rammerstorfer, TU Vienna, Austria
CST2018-21:  Laser Cutting Technology
        Organised by:
      Eng.  A. Kanyilmaz, Polytechnic University of Milan, Italy and Dr F. Morelli, University of  Pisa, Italy






