Following the good tradition of the previous editions of Footbridge Conference a pre-conference workshop will be arranged for those who would like to extend their knowledge and interests. The workshop will be held on July 5^th, 2011. The organizer of this event is prof. Krzysztof Żółtowski.

Workshop fee: before April 30, 2011: 80 EUR / 320 PLN, after: 100 EUR / 400 PLN

This Workshop, with the main theme “Materials for Footbridges - Recent Achievements” will handle major outcomes in application of modern material solutions for footbridges.

Traditional domination of structural steel and cement concrete in bridge structures is undeniable. However constant progress in development in structural design gives us several possibilities to consider modern materials recently predicted to the space and marine structures.

Industrial production of several unique materials makes them available on the common market. These phenomena coupled with much more reasonable price open new fields for wide range of advanced products. New fiber composites, modern metal alloys, chemically and structurally modified wood, structural glass and polymer concrete seem to be attractive alternative to traditional materials.

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