Life-Cycle of Engineering Systems: Emphasis on Sustainable Civil Infrastructure

Bakker, Jaap; Frangopol, Dan M.; Breugel, Klaas

• Keynote lecturesMini-symposiaLife-cycle performance of structural systems under multiple hazardsVibration-based health monitoring, damage identification and residual lifetime estimationLife-cycle performance assessment of civil engineering systemsLife cycle engineering for hydraulic structures, levees, and other water related infrastructureBuilding information models (BIM) for the lifecycleIssues and challenges in real-world applications of structural health monitoringLife-cycle maintenance technology and management system for concrete roads in severe chloride environment regionConstruction in the context sustainable developmentModelling time-dependent behavior and deterioration of concreteAssessment of structural capacity by proof loadingReliability analysis of structural systems and reliability-based optimal design and assessmentIntegrative monitoring for the life-cycle performance of engineering structuresSpecial sessionsLearning from excellent performanceDurable materials for longevity of ageing concrete infrastructureEngineering adaptation to climate changeLong term performance optimizationRisk based maintenance from life cycle perspectiveDynamic contracting: optimal performance over the life cycle due to better cooperation between contact partnersStandardization of performance indicators and goals for the life-cycle management of highway bridges (COST TU1406)Focussing on end-of-lifetime scenarios: Demolition and deconstruction as part of an integrated view on lifetime engineeringCost reduction and societal benefits over the life cycle due to monitoring of existing structures and innovative repair techniquesManaging infrastructure assets: From performance data to optimal strategiesLearning cycles in life-cycle asset managementPerformance of concrete during life-cycleSystem capacity and robustness for new and existing structuresInnovative devices and smart structures to provide lifetime high performance structures to preserve structural integrity, safety and serviceabilityOptimizing decision making of rail asset managementMarine structural longevityGeneral sessionsDeterioration modellingEarthquake and accidental loadsService life predictionUncertainty modellingDamage identificationInspection and evaluationStrengthening and repairLife-cycle cost models