Call for Papers:

Prospective authors are invited to submit abstracts of 300-400 words (in English) before August 15, 2009. The following broad areas of interest are indicative:

Tubular Structures

• Architecture
• Special Applications/Case Studies, e.g. Roofs, Bridges, Towers, Cranes, etc.
• Innovative Structures

Static and Fatigue Behaviour of Connections

• Connections between Circular, Square, Rectangular and Elliptical Hollow Sections
• Beam-to-Column Connections
• Connections made of High Strength Steels
• Connections with Steel Castings
• Plate-to-Tube Connections

Concrete Filled Hollow Sections, Composite Tubular Members and Offshore Structures

• Frames
• Connections
• Repair Techniques

Earthquake and Dynamic Resistance

• Avoidance of Brittle Fracture/Toughness Requirements/Detailing
• Connection Performance
• Member Slenderness/Performance Requirements
• Frame Behaviour

Specification and Standard Developments

Manufacture and Construction of Tubular Structures

Material Properties and Structural Reliability

Sustainability of Tubular Structures

Fire Resistance

The contents of proposed papers must be a substantial advance on previously-published material.

All papers will be peer-reviewed.