International Workshop on Conservation of Heritage Structures Using FRM and SHM (CSHM-3 2010)

The workshop will highlight current and future applications of fibre reinforced materials (FRM) and structural health monitoring (SHM) in a heritage conservation context.  Topics to be discussed will revolve around research, application, and the future role of FRM and SHM in the conservation of heritage structures.

Papers are invited in all areas of SHM and FRM in the conservation of hertage structures.  Topics include:

• Global climate change and its impact on heritage structures
• Seismic and environmental loads resistance of heritage structures
• Use of fibre reinforced materials (FRM) in conservation of heritage masonry and wood structures
• Structural health monitoring (SHM) systems for heritage structures
• Long term performance of heritage materials with FRM
• Education and research programs
• Design and construction evaluation techniques for conservation of heritage structures
• Guidelines and codes to preserve heritage structures
• Economic and social impact of protection of heritage structures
• Case studies and future directions
• Conservation of heritage structures