1 and 2 September 2016

Porto, Portugal

Chairs

Antonio J M Ferreira (University of Porto, Portugal), Editor-in-Chief, Composite Structures

Francesco Tornabene (University of Bologna, Italy), Editor-in-Chief, Curved and Layered Structures

Nicholas Fantuzzi (University of Bologna, Italy)

Heng Hu (Wuhan University, China), Associate Editor, Composite Structures

Aims

To foster discussion on all aspects (experimental, numerical, analytical, applications, and case-studies) on structural plates and shells, for aeronautical, mechanical, civil and other industries.

Submission of abstracts

Deadline: March 31, 2016

One page abstract (for edition) to platesshells2016@gmail.com

Submission of full papers

[After the conference, until December 31, 2016]

Authors are welcome to submit online papers to the following journals (no extra cost):

- Curved and Layered Structures

- Composite Structures

Papers will be peer-reviewed in regular issues, following the usual

criteria for quality and innovation.

Registration fees and dates for payments

350 euro (for students and otherwise)

Instructions for bank transfer will be given after acceptance of abstracts

Payment should be done before June 30, 2016

Fees include lunches, coffee-breaks and book of proceedings (ISSN included)

International Scientific Committee and Plenary Lectures

(to be announced)