Proceedings of the the Ninth International Conference on Computational Structures Technology

This book contains the summaries of the contributed papers presented at the Ninth International Conference on Computational Structures Technology, held in Athens, Greece, 2-5 September 2008.

The full length papers are available in electronic format on the accompanying CD-ROM.Topics include: Composites and Adaptive Structures; Multi-Scale Numerical Modelling; Protective Structures; FGM and Piezoelectrics; Spectral and Wave Element Methods; Soft Computing; Damage Identification; Non-Linear Dynamics; FEM and BEM; Plates and Shells; Shakedown Analysis and Design; TrussesFrames and Space Structures; Structural Optimization; Shape and Topology Optimization; Probability and Reliability; Acoustics, Dynamics, Vibration; Seismic Engineering; Wave Propagation Problems; Con act-Impact Problems; Steel Structures; Reinforced Concrete; Masonry Structures; Crack Propagation; Timber Structures; Microstructures; Materials Modelling; Space Structures; Cable and Tension Structures; Fire Safety Engineering; and, Bridge Engineering.