No. 67. ReConStruct - Resilient Concrete Structures - 20th fib Symposium Proceedings - 11-13 November 2024 - Christchurch, New Zealand PDF format

We are pleased to present the proceedings of the 2024 fib Symposium, held in the resilient and forward-looking city of Christchurch, New Zealand, from 11–13 November 2024. The symposium, titled ReConStruct – Resilient Concrete Structures, highlights the critical themes of resilience, seismic performance, and sustainability in concrete design. Christchurch, having rebuilt with strength and innovation following the profound impacts of the 2010–2011 Canterbury Earthquake Sequence, offers a meaningful setting for this gathering, symbolizing both the challenges and opportunities in modern structural engineering.

Topics covered in the 2024 fib Symposium include high-performance and low-carbon concrete materials, advances in structural design and systems, numerical modelling and analysis, seismic design and strengthening, resilient and sustainable structures, prefabricated components and systems, and digital manufacturing and 3D printing. Collectively, these proceedings represent the forefront of research and innovation, reflecting the commitment of the international community to advancing safer, more sustainable, and resilient concrete structures.

The proceedings feature a collection of 304 papers, each peer-reviewed by members of the International Scientific Committee, whose dedication has been instrumental in maintaining the quality and impact of the research presented. We extend our deepest gratitude to the authors and reviewers for their valuable contributions.

The proceedings also include contributions from five esteemed keynote speakers and six invited speakers, each bringing unique perspectives on advancements in concrete structures. These distinguished experts present groundbreaking research and real-world applications, ranging from seismic-resilient design strategies and advanced materials to sustainability-focused methodologies addressing the needs of modern infrastructure. In addition, a total of 16 special sessions were organised to promote discussion on key themes bridging research and practice.

The contributions from researchers and practitioners around the world make the 2024 fib Symposium an exceptional platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration.

We express our sincere appreciation to the Symposium Organising Committee for their invaluable efforts in ensuring the success of the event. Special thanks are extended to Prof. Stephen Foster, President of fib; Dr. Akio Kasuga, former President of fib; Dr. Moustafa Al-Ani, fib New Zealand Head Delegate; Dr. David Fernández-Ordoñez, Co-Chair of the Symposium and Secretary General of fib; and Marie Reymond, Communications and Events Specialist at fib, for their continuous support and guidance.

We are also deeply grateful for the support of Concrete NZ, particularly the Learned Society section, as well as the symposium sponsors, whose contributions were essential to the success of the 2024 fib Symposium. Special acknowledgment is given to Adam Leach, whose dedication and coordination were critical to the organisation of the symposium. The assistance of University of Auckland PhD candidates Indriana Apriani and Yuanyuan Wei in formatting and compiling these proceedings is also greatly appreciated. Finally, we would like to thank the team at Conferences and Events—Amy Abel, Beatrice Giorgi, Janet Matheson, and Drew Matheson—for their exceptional planning and organisation of this symposium.

We trust that these proceedings will serve as a valuable resource for future research and collaboration, inspiring continued progress in the field of concrete structures.