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SMSB 2026 will address cutting-edge developments and established practices across the full lifecycle of short and medium-span bridges. The technical program will feature topics of interest to academics, designers, owners, contractors, and technology providers involved in the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation of bridge infrastructure.

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Please ensure you have read the submission details below prior to submitting your abstract. 

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Conference Themes

  • Inclusive and Equitable Bridge Design

  • Bridge Aesthetics, Heritage, and Historical Structures

  • Advanced Materials: Composites, Hybrids, High-Performance and Smart Materials

  • Bridge Design, Analysis, and Optimization

  • Bridge Failures and Lessons Learned

  • Digital Design and Construction: BIM, AI, IoT, and VR/AR Tools

  • Bridge Asset Management, Digital Twins, and Lifecycle Strategies

  • Climate Resilience and Environmental Adaptation

  • Extreme Events: Seismic, Wind, Impact, Fire, and Climate-Driven Loads

  • Inspection, Monitoring, and Rehabilitation Technologies

  • Accelerated, Modular, and Prefabricated Bridge Construction

  • Large and Complex Bridge Projects: Innovation and Execution

  • Multi-Modal Bridges: Urban, Rail, Pedestrian, and Buried Structures

  • Structural Dynamics and Performance-Based Seismic Design

  • Sustainability, Carbon Reduction, and Circular Economy in Bridge Engineering

  • Robotics and Automation in Bridge Construction and Maintenance

  • Future Transportation Technology Readiness

  • Geotechnical and Hydraulic Considerations in Bridge Design and Construction

  • Bridge Safety, Risk, and Vulnerability Assessment

Key Dates

Call for Abstracts                                                                                 July 15, 2025

Abstract Submission Deadline (extended)                    November 15, 2025

Notification of Abstract Acceptance                                 December 1, 2025

Full Paper Submission Deadline                                            February 1, 2026

Notification of Acceptance of Papers                                        April 15, 2026

Final Paper Submission Deadline                                               April 30, 2026

Notification of Final Acceptance                                                  May 15, 2026

Final Technical Program Schedule                                            June 15, 2026

Submission Details

The deadline for submission of abstracts has been extended to November 15, 2025. Authors may select their presentation preference (Full Paper, Case Study, Abstract-Only, Poster) when submitting abstracts.

 

Full Paper, Case Study, and Abstract-Only Submissions

Guidelines for the preparation of full paper, case study, and abstract-only submissions, including templates, will be posted in December 2025. Authors of accepted abstracts must submit their full paper, case study, or formatted abstract by February 1, 2026, along with a completed conference registration.

 

Registration Requirements
Authors are expected to complete their conference registration at the time of paper, case study, or formatted abstract submission (February 1, 2026).

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If an author’s paper is not accepted by the Technical Committee, a full refund of their conference registration will be issued. Note that authors are limited to two submissions per paid registration. Authors attending for One-Day only, your selected registration date will be adjusted to match your assigned presentation date.

Details and Timeline

The paper review process will be completed in April 2026. You will be informed by e-mail of the review results at that time. All authors will be required to submit their final paper or case study/extended abstract, case study, or abstract in PDF format by April 30, 2026. Final paper acceptance notifications will be provided by May 15, 2026.


All accepted papers for which an author registration has been received will be included in the conference proceedings, which will be provided to all attendees at the beginning of the conference.

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