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VUREST 2026

Structural knowledge for resilient futures

The LEEGO Laboratory of the Faculty of Civil Engineering USTHB is pleased to organize the 2nd International Conference on Vulnerability and Rehabilitation of Structures. The aim is to take stock of the current state of research in this field, and to provide opportunities for local and foreign researchers and professionals to confront, exchange and enrich their knowledge on different themes, thus contributing to the development of vulnerability studies, as well as methods and materials for the rehabilitation of structures.

Blueprint and structural engineering background

A—E

Research Topics

Five scientific pillars frame the conference program and invite rigorous discussion across vulnerability, durability, repair, monitoring, and education.

A01

Vulnerability of Structures

Vulnerability of masonry buildings
Vulnerability of reinforced concrete buildings
Vulnerability of bridge structures
Vulnerability of other types of structures
Vulnerability assessment of existing structures
Methodology for evaluation of existing structures
Risk assessment through soil-structure interaction
Vulnerability and protection of structures on unstable soil

B02

Durability Aspects of Structures

Causes and mechanisms of damage and deterioration
Life-cycle assessments
Durability modelling and prediction
Durability in normal and aggressive environments
Deterioration and degradation prevention

C03

Structures Repair, Rehabilitation and Retrofitting

Repair strategies, systems and modelling
Compatibility of repair materials
Repair methods and strengthening
Corrosion and corrosion protection

D04

Performance Monitoring and Health Assessment

Health monitoring and performance of repaired/retrofitted structures
Damage prognosis and service life predictions
Reliability and risk assessment
Structural management systems
Performance testing of repair materials

E05

Education and Specification

Specifications and standards for the repair of structures
Current and future research needs
Analytical analysis and modelling
Educational material for concrete repair courses

Important Dates

Submission Deadline

September 20, 2026

Notification of Acceptance

October 15, 2026

Conference Dates

November 23–25, 2026

Committees

Pr. Djamal-Eddine AKRETCHE

Rector of USTHB

Dr. Toufik BELAID

Vice-rector in charge of higher education of graduation, the continuing education and degrees

Pr. Mokhtar TOUATI

Dean of Faculty of Civil Engineering

Pr. Smail HADADI

Director of LEEGO Laboratory

Participation Fees

Participants with communication

20 000 DA

PhD Student (no communication)

10 000 DA

Teacher/Academic (no communication)

20 000 DA

Others (no communication)

30 000 DA

Brochure PDF

Fees cover admission, all sessions, lunch, refreshments and documentation.

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Partner Institutions

Our Partners

SAPTA

Groupe GICA Algérie

Laboratoire National de l'Habitat et de la Construction (LNHC)

Centre National d'Études et de Recherches Intégrées du Bâtiment (CNERIB)

cSCEc Algérie

RDX Smart Solution

Centre National de Recherche en Génie Parasismique (CGS)

Centre National de l'Ingénierie de la Construction (CNIC)

Sika El Djazair

Contrôle Technique de la Construction (CTC)

China Harbour Construction Company (CHec)

Cosider Construction

SAPTA

Groupe GICA Algérie

Laboratoire National de l'Habitat et de la Construction (LNHC)

Centre National d'Études et de Recherches Intégrées du Bâtiment (CNERIB)

cSCEc Algérie

RDX Smart Solution

Centre National de Recherche en Génie Parasismique (CGS)

Centre National de l'Ingénierie de la Construction (CNIC)

Sika El Djazair

Contrôle Technique de la Construction (CTC)

China Harbour Construction Company (CHec)

Cosider Construction

Previous Edition

VUREST 2018 — 1st International Conference

November 26–27, 2018USTHB University, Algiers, Algeria

2026 Partners

The first edition of VUREST brought together researchers and practitioners from Algeria and abroad around the theme of vulnerability and rehabilitation of structures. It was a landmark event for the structural engineering community in North Africa.

180+

Participants

72

Communications

12

Countries represented

Download Proceedings

The full proceedings of VUREST 2018 are available for download (PDF).

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