IACAE-26 2026 - 37th ISTANBUL International Conference on Advances in Civil & Architectural Engineering (IACAE-26) April 29-May 1, 2026 Istanbul (Türkiye)

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Category Civil & Architectural Engineering

Deadline: April 01, 2026 | Date: April 29, 2026-May 01, 2026

Venue/Country: Istanbul, Turkey

Updated: 2025-12-20 19:37:33 (GMT+9)

Call For Papers - CFP

Full Articles/ Reviews/ Shorts Papers/ Abstracts are welcomed in the following research fields.

The fields of Civil Engineering and Architectural Engineering are rapidly evolving, driven by demands for sustainable infrastructure, resilient urban development, and technologically advanced buildings.

Here is a comprehensive list of current and emerging topics and subtopics:

Advances in Civil Engineering

Civil engineering focuses on the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment. Modern advances are heavily focused on smart technology, sustainability, and resilience.

1. Structural Engineering & Materials

High-Performance and Sustainable Materials:

Low-Carbon Cement: Geopolymer cement, calcined clay cement (LC3), and CO2-cured concrete.

Self-Healing Concrete: Materials incorporating microcapsules or bacteria to repair micro-cracks automatically.

Engineered Timber: Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) and Glued-Laminated Timber (Glulam) for mid- to high-rise structures.

Fiber-Reinforced Polymers (FRP): Advanced composites for reinforcement and structural strengthening.

Structural Health Monitoring (SHM):

Sensor Networks: Integrating fiber optics, piezoelectric sensors, and IoT devices to continuously monitor structural integrity.

Data Analytics: Using Machine Learning and AI to predict failure or maintenance needs.

Advanced Analysis and Design:

Performance-Based Seismic Design: Moving beyond prescriptive codes to design structures for specific, quantified performance levels during earthquakes.

Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing): Concrete printing for construction, rapid prototyping, and complex geometries.

2. Geotechnical and Pavement Engineering

Ground Improvement Techniques:

Deep Soil Mixing and Jet Grouting: Advanced methods for stabilizing weak or contaminated soils.

Sustainable Pavements: Incorporating recycled materials (e.g., crumb rubber, reclaimed asphalt) into road design.

Smart Pavements and Infrastructure:

Energy Harvesting Roads: Systems embedded in pavements to capture solar or kinetic energy.

Pervious Pavements: Materials that allow water infiltration to reduce runoff and improve groundwater recharge.

3. Water Resources and Environmental Engineering

Smart Water Management:

Leak Detection: Using AI and acoustic sensors to identify leaks in distribution networks.

Advanced Water Treatment: Nanotechnology and membrane processes (e.g., Reverse Osmosis) for clean water and desalination.

Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS):

Green Infrastructure: Rain gardens, bioswales, and constructed wetlands to manage stormwater runoff naturally.

Coastal and River Engineering:

Climate Change Adaptation: Designing resilient coastal defenses and flood protection infrastructure.

4. Transportation and Urban Systems

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS):

Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAV): Infrastructure design to support self-driving cars and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication.

Traffic Management: AI-optimized traffic signals and real-time congestion prediction.

Mobility as a Service (MaaS): Integrating various transportation modes (public transit, ride-sharing, micromobility) into seamless systems.

Urban Planning and Resilience:

Disaster Resilience: Designing infrastructure to withstand natural hazards (earthquakes, floods, extreme weather).

Sustainable Urban Development: Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) and walkability initiatives.

Advances in Architectural Engineering

Architectural engineering focuses on the engineering design and construction of buildings, integrating structural, mechanical, and electrical systems.

5. Building Systems and Energy Performance

Net-Zero and Passive Design:

High-Performance Envelopes: Advanced insulation, smart facades, and high-efficiency glazing to minimize thermal transfer.

Passive Systems: Utilizing natural light (daylighting), ventilation, and solar orientation to reduce reliance on active systems.

HVAC and Mechanical Systems:

Geothermal Heat Pumps and Radiant Systems: High-efficiency, low-energy heating and cooling.

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ): Advanced filtration, ventilation strategies, and demand-controlled ventilation systems.

Electrical and Lighting Systems:

Smart Lighting: LED systems with daylight harvesting and occupancy sensors.

Microgrids and DC Distribution: Building-level power generation (solar) and distribution to improve efficiency and resilience.

6. Digitalization and Construction Management

Building Information Modeling (BIM):

Digital Twins: Creating real-time virtual models of buildings and infrastructure for monitoring, simulation, and predictive maintenance.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD): Collaborative project management frameworks utilizing BIM from conception through operation.

Computational Design and Generative Design:

Algorithms used to automatically generate and optimize thousands of design options based on performance criteria (e.g., daylight access, structural efficiency).

Robotics in Construction:

Automated bricklaying, facade installation, and site surveying using drones and robotic arms.

7. Sustainability and Life Cycle Design

Embodied Carbon Reduction:

Quantifying and minimizing the greenhouse gas emissions associated with materials extraction, manufacture, transport, and construction.

Decarbonization of Buildings: Strategies and technologies to eliminate carbon emissions from a building's operation.

Building Energy Modeling (BEM): Simulation tools used to accurately predict and optimize energy consumption early in the design phase.