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01/06/2026

🔬 Latest Research on Hemp–Lime Composites Published in CivilEng MDPI!

🌱 Effect of Technological Variables on Thermal Conductivity and Compressive Strength of Hemp–Lime Composites

👨‍🔬 Authored by Wojciech Piątkiewicz from Warsaw University of Technology

📌 This study investigated the influence of the water-to-binder ratio (W/B) and compaction degree (CD) on the thermal conductivity and compressive strength of hemp–lime composites.

💡 Interested in the findings? Read the full paper here:
🔗 https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4109/7/2/33

🌿 Curious how production parameters affect the performance of sustainable hemp–lime composites? Explore the full study and discover key insights that could support the development of more efficient and environmentally friendly building materials.

28/05/2026

🚨 📢 New Committee Member Announcement for IOCCI 2026!

We are pleased to welcome Prof. Dr. Lidia La Mendola (Università Degli Studi Di Palermo, Italy) as a Committee Member for S5: Construction and Material Engineering.

🔬 About Prof. Dr. Lidia La Mendola

🏛️ Prof Dr. Lidia La Mendola obtained her PhD in Structural Engineering in 1992, at the University of Naples "Federico II" and has been a University Researcher at the University of Palermo since 1994, an Associate Professor of Structural Design since 1998, and a Full Professor since 2004 at the current Engineering Department of the University of Palermo. She teaches Structural Design for students of the Civil Engineering degree course and Safety and Structural Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings—Masonry Constructions—for students of the master's degree course in Building Systems Engineering.

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⏰ Abstract Submission Deadline: 13 July 2026

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💻 Online Event: 12–13 November 2026 (CET)

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🌍 IOCCI 2026 brings together researchers, engineers, and industry experts to discuss the latest advances in civil engineering and sustainable infrastructure.

27/05/2026

🚨 Exciting news for IOCCI 2026! 🌍🏗️

We are thrilled to announce that Prof. Dr. Anmar Dulaimi has joined the Event Committee of the 1st International Online Conference on Civil Engineering (IOCCI 2026)! 🚀

👷‍♂️ Prof. Dr. Anmar Dulaimi, representing the University of Kerbala, Iraq, will serve as a Committee Member for S5: Construction and Material Engineering.

🔬 About Prof. Dr. Anmar Dulaimi:

Professor of Highway Engineering at the University of Kerbala, Iraq. He previously served as Director of the Department of Scientific Affairs and Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering at the University of Warith Al Anbiyaa in Karbala, Iraq. Prof. Dr. Dulaimi’s research interests span a wide range of topics in pavement and transportation engineering, contributing significantly to the advancement of infrastructure and material technologies.

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⏰ Abstract Submission Deadline: 13 July 2026

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💻 Online Event: 12–13 November 2026 (CET)

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Be part of a premier international platform connecting researchers, engineers, and industry professionals shaping the future of civil engineering and sustainable infrastructure. 🤝🌐

20/05/2026

🚀 Another distinguished expert joins IOCCI 2026! 🌍

We are proud to welcome Professor Humberto Varum to the Event Committee of the 1st International Online Conference on Civil Engineering (IOCCI 2026)! 👏

🏗️ Prof. Dr. Humberto Varum (Universidade do Porto, Portugal) joins the conference as a Committee Member or S3. Structural and Earthquake Engineering 🌍🏢📐⚡

🔬 Humberto Varum is full professor at the Department of Civil Engineering and Georesources of the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto, Portugal. Previously, he was an associate professor at the Civil Engineering Department of the University of Aveiro, Portugal, where he taught from 1997 to 2014.

🌟 IOCCI 2026 will connect researchers, engineers, and industry professionals from across the globe to share knowledge, explore innovative solutions, and shape the future of civil engineering together. 🤝🌍

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⏰ Abstract Submission Deadline: 13 July 2026

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💻 Online Event: 12–13 November 2026 (CET)

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18/05/2026

🚀 Just published in CivilEng MDPI: Check out the latest research highlight!

📑 Seismic Response Characteristics of Arch-Type Siphon Bridge Structure Under Pulse-Type Fault-Crossing Ground Motions

👨‍🔬 Authors from Power China Chengdu Engineering Corporation Limited and Southwest Jiaotong University

📍 Yupeng Ou
📍 Pingan Liu
📍 Youlin Chen
📍 Tiehu Wang
📍 Xiang Liu
📍 Xun Zhang

🗓️ This study investigates a long-span siphon arch bridge subjected to pulse-type fault-crossing ground motions.

⭐ Curious about the results? Read the full article here:
🔗 https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4109/7/2/32

15/05/2026

🔥 New publication alert in CivilEng MDPI! 🔥

📑 Emerging Reliability Challenges of Spillway Discharging Systems in Aging Hydroelectric Dams

👨‍🔬 Authors from Hydro Québec and University of Quebec
✅ Peter Ghoche
✅ Bernard Lavoie
✅ Maryam Kamali nezhad, ing. Ph.D
✅ Georges Abdul-Nour

🗓️ This research aims to present the technical, environmental, and functional parameters and issues affecting this system, highlighting the causes of their degradation and proposing solutions to improve their service life and their reliability.

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Factors such as asset aging, climate change affecting hydrological events, and the growing demand in electricity are placing huge pressure on hydroelectric infrastructure—in particular, hydroelectric dams, whose most important and critical component is the spillway, which operates through a system...

13/05/2026

🚧 Exciting news for IOCCI 2026! 🌍✨

We are delighted to welcome Graça Vasconcelos to the Event Committee of the 1st International Online Conference on Civil Engineering (IOCCI 2026)! 👏

🏗️ Dr. Graça Vasconcelos will join us as a Committee Member for Session 5: Construction and Material Engineering 🧱⚙️

🔬 Dr. Vasconcelos is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Minho and a researcher at the ISISE Research Centre. Her expertise includes structural and earthquake engineering, with a strong emphasis on masonry structures, seismic vulnerability assessment, strengthening strategies, and the preservation of historic and vernacular heritage 🏛️🌐

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⏰ Abstract Submission Deadline: 13 July 2026

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💻 Online Event: 12–13 November 2026 (CET)

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🌟 IOCCI 2026 will bring together researchers, engineers, and industry professionals from around the world to exchange ideas, showcase innovations, and discuss the future of civil engineering.

11/05/2026

🚀 Just published in CivilEng MDPI: Check out the latest research highlight!

📑 Title: Experimental Investigation into the Strength and Deformation Characteristics of Silty Clay Stabilised with Hybrid Organic–Inorganic Binders

👨‍🔬 Authors from International Hellenic University

📍Vassilios Aggelidis
📍Costas A. Anagnostopoulos

🗓️ The aim of this research was to evaluate the efficacy of water-soluble epoxy resin (ER) in regard to stabilising clay soils, specifically for the design of column-type reinforcement in soft ground.

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🔗 https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4109/7/2/30

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08/05/2026

🚀 New Publication in CivilEng MDPI!

📚 Title: Effect of Main Bars of Beam on Shear Strength of Beam–Column Joint in Reinforced Concrete Frame Structure

👨‍🔬 Authors from University of Tsukuba and Kyushu Sangyo University:

✅ Tianwen D**g
✅ Nobuaki Hanai
✅ Toshiyuki Kanakubo

📌 This study examined the shear behavior of the beam–column joint, focusing on the amount and arrangement of main bars of the beam passing through the joint.

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🔗 https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4109/7/2/29
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07/05/2026

🚀 Another outstanding expert joins the IOCCI 2026 Scientific Committee! 🌍👷‍♀️✨

We are proud to welcome Dr. Kinga Korniejenko as a Committee Member for S5: Construction and Material Engineering at the 1st International Online Conference on Civil Engineering (IOCCI 2026)! 👏📘

🔬 Dr. Kinga Korniejenko is an Associate Professor at the Cracow University of Technology (CUT), Faculty of Materials Engineering and Physics, Chair of Materials Engineering.

She holds two Ph.D. degrees: one in Management from Jagiellonian University and another in Materials Engineering from CUT, focused on geopolymer composites. Her research combines innovation management, sustainability, and advanced materials engineering, with particular expertise in:

🏗️ Fly ash-based geopolymer composites
🧵 Fiber-reinforced composite materials
🖨️ 3D printing for concrete and geopolymers
🌱 Sustainable and environmentally friendly engineering solutions

🌟 Dr. Korniejenko was also recognized among the Top 2% Most-Cited Scientists worldwide by Stanford University in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

📅 Key Dates & Links:

⏰ Abstract Submission Deadline: 13 July 2026

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🎟️ Free Registration: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCCI2026?section=

💻 Online Event: 12–13 November 2026 (CET)

🔍 Discover more: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCCI2026

🌐 Join researchers, engineers, and industry experts from around the world to exchange ideas, showcase innovations, and shape the future of civil engineering in a fully virtual environment!