THIN-WALLED STRUCTURES
NINTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
29 NOVEMBER - 1 DECEMBER 2023 | SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
INTRODUCTION
Thin-walled structures constitute a broad field covering civil, mechanical and
aeronautical branches of engineering, numerous materials (e.g., steel,
aluminium, fibre-reinforced plastics, functionally graded materials,
nanomaterials), and diverse industries and applications (e.g., construction,
automotive, aircraft, marine, space). The emergence of novel structural
materials and connection technologies, together with the ongoing progress in
computational tools and design specifications, demands the continuous
advancement of innovative thin-walled structures in a wide range of areas.
The Thin-Walled Structures international conference series was initiated in 1996
in Glasgow under the auspices of the Journal of the same name and its Founding
Editor, Prof. Jim Rhodes. Thin-Walled Structures has remained active in
fostering the continuation of the conference series in the last nearly three
decades. Since the initial conference in Glasgow, conferences have been held in
Singapore (1998), Krakow (2001), Loughborough (2004), Brisbane (2008), Timisoara
(2011), Busan (2014) and Lisbon (2018). ICTWS2023
will be an in person (only) conference, to be held in Sydney from 29
November to 1 December 2023, will be ninth in this prestigious series of
conferences.
CONFERENCE TOPICS
ICTWS2023 aims to provide a forum where researchers and designers join to
present, discuss and disseminate the most recent theoretical, numerical and
experimental advances in all areas related to thin-walled structures, including
but not limited to:
• Steel, stainless steel and aluminium structures
• Fibre composite and other material structures
• Members and connections
• Plates and shells
• Advanced analysis methods
• Optimisation methods and applications
• Impact and progressive collapse
• Additive manufacturing (3D printing)
• Deployable and inflatable structures
• Machine learning in engineering design
One of the main goals of ICTWS2023 is to promote an exchange of ideas that
inspires innovative research paths and fosters new collaborative endeavours. We
expect ICTWS2023 to have an impact on the future research and development
activity in all the topics included in its program. You are warmly invited to
actively participate in the Conference.
CONFERENCE VENUE AND DATE
ICTWS2023 is an in
person (only) conference, to be held at the University of Sydney, Australia, on 29 November-1
December 2023. The University Campus is known for its beautiful, lush
surroundings, outstanding architecture and close proximity to Sydney CBD. The
weather will be warm and pleasant, and likely to be dry and sunny.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
• Submission of abstracts – 15 April 2023
• Acceptance of abstracts – 30 April 2023
• Submission of full papers – 15 July 2023
• Acceptance of full papers – 15 September 2023
LANGUAGE
The language of the conference is English, both for the presentations and
Conference Proceedings.
CALL FOR PAPERS
You are invited to submit a one-page abstract of about 400 words. Abstracts
should summarise the content of the paper, highlight its contributions to
knowledge and nominate the relevant Conference Topic, if applicable. The email
address is abstracts@ICTWS2023.org.au .
PROCEEDINGS
The papers accepted for presentation by the ICTWS2023 Scientific Committee and
presented at the Conference will be published in electronic proceedings. A
special issue of Thin-Walled Structures will also be published featuring
extended versions of selected papers presented at the Conference.
SYDNEY
Sydney is a dynamic multicultural city, known for its good weather, beautiful
harbour and beaches, and iconic architecture. Sydney’s many cultural, ethnic and
linguistic communities provide a rich artistic and gastronomical experience for
visitors. Sightseeing highlights include the Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge,
the Rocks, Botanic Gardens and the NSW Art Gallery.