Technical activities at IABSE are mainly conducted in its Technical Groups. Some Groups are of indefinite duration and others limited in time. The main results of their activity appear in publications and conferences of the Association.
Committee Membership below resulting from elections in September become valid as from Nov. 1, 2009
Technical Committee
Chair: L. Wagemans, The Netherlands (2009-2013)
Working Commission 1: Structural Performance, Safety and Analysis
Chair: J. Casas, Spain (2009-2013)
Working Commission 2: Steel, Timber and Composite Structures
Chair: R. Geier, Austria (2007-2011)
Working Commission 3: Concrete Structures
Chair: A.Q. van der Horst, The Netherlands (2007-2011)
Working Commission 4 (previously WC 8): Operation, Maintenance and Repair of Structures
Chair: J. Tortorella, USA, (2009-2013)
Working Commission 5: Design Methods and Processes
Chair: W.V. Anderson, Canada (2007-2011)
Working Commission 6: Information Technology
Chair: M. Schnellenbach-Held, Germany (2009-2013)
Working Commission 7: Sustainable Engineering
Chair: J. Kanda, Japan (2007-2011)
SEI Editorial Board
Chair: H.H. Snijder, The Netherlands (2009-2013)
SED Editorial Board
Chair: M. Braestrup, Denmark (2007-2011)
E-Learning Board
Chair: M.M. Bakhoum, Egypt (2007-2011)
Working Group 1: Glass Structures
Chair: R. Nijsse, The Netherlands (2009-2013)
Working Group 2: FRP (Fibre Reinforced Polymer) Structures
Chair: D. Pulido, Spain (2007-2011)
Working Group 3: Guidelines for Design Competitions for Bridges
Chair: N. Hussain, Hong Kong (2007-2011)
Working Group 4: Vibrations of Structures
Chair: Ch. Cremona, France (2007-2011)
Working Group 5: Bearings and Joints
Chair: U. Freundt, Germany (2009-2013)
Working Group 6: Bridge Construction Equipment
Chair: M. Rosignoli, USA (2009-2013)
Working Group 7: Earthquake Resistant Structures
Chair: S.E. Dritsos, Greece (2009-2013)
