The fib's new commission, task group and working party structure went into effect on 1 January 2015. Details on the new structure can be found in the December 2014 issue of fib-news. The terms of reference for each commission can be found on the fib's website under Commissions and task groups. In addition, members can access the terms of reference under the former structure through the Members Only section of the website.
The latest edition of fib-news (December 2014) is available on the website. The downloadable PDF can be found on the Journal page.
fib Bulletin 73: Tall buildings is now available for sale on the fib website. This bulletin, a collaborative work between the fib and MPA The Concrete Centre (UK), explains how to develop, design and construct tall buildings.
The Polish translation of the fib Model Code for Concrete Structures 2010 is now available. Polish speakers interested in buying this print edition can visit the Polish Cement Association (SPC) website or send an This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. request for more information.
Abstract submission period: 10 October-3 November 2014
This international conference is being organized by the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Porto (FEUP) in cooperation with IST Lisbon, the University of Minho and LNEC and will be held in Porto from 1-3 July 2015.
The conference is being co-sponsored by IABSE, fib and IABMAS.
Abstracts covering the following topics related to multi-span large bridges are welcome:
Landmark projects; conceptual design; innovative construction methods; special foundations and geotechnical site investigations; life cycle; monitoring, maintenance & management; incidents and accidents; logistics; durability; new materials & special devices; extreme loads; rehabilitation; operational risk analysis; safety & serviceability.
For more information, please visit the conference website at www.fe.up.pt/mslb2015
The fib secretariat and the chairman of the jury are now accepting submissions for the 2015 fib Achievement Award for Young Engineers from candidates endorsed by the fib’s national member groups. Please refer to the guidelines and entry procedure for submissions.