Géotechnique Themed Issue on “Time-dependent soil behaviour in multi-coupled problems: fundamentals and applications”
International Intensive Course on Seismic design of port structures – Pavia, July 20-24, 2026
Dear Colleagues,
we are pleased to announce the International Intensive Course on SEISMIC DESIGN OF PORT STRUCTURES, which will be held from 20 to 24 July 2026 at the University of Pavia (Italy).
The objective of this course is to provide participants with a rigorous and integrated understanding of the seismic behaviour of port structures, the underlying mechanisms governing their vulnerability, and state-of-the-art methodologies for their analysis, design, and retrofitting.
The registration fee is €800. Participation in the course will be limited to 50 attendees. Reservations will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. Applicants can register for the course via the Google Forms no later than May 31, 2026.
Further details are available in the flyer and on the official website https://www.eucentre.it/seismic-design-of-port-structurescourse/.
For additional information please contact: corsi@eucentre.it
Corso di Dottorato “Some basics of the analysis and mitigation of landslide risk” – 23, 25, 27 e 30 marzo 2026 – online
Gentili Colleghi,
Vi informiamo che, nell’ambito del Dottorato di Ingegneria Civile e Ambientale, Politecnico di Torino, i giorni 23, 25, 27 e 30 marzo 2026, si terrà il Corso – Some basics of the analysis and mitigation of landslide risk, tenuto dalle Prof.sse Monica Barbero, Marta Castelli e Maria Lia Napoli.
Il corso si terrà esclusivamente in modalità telematica attraverso un link che verrà inviato a tutti i partecipanti. I dettagli del corso sono disponibili sulla locandina.
Per ulteriori informazioni è possibile contattare:
monica.barbero@polito.it
marta.castelli@polito.it
maria.napoli@polito.it
Corso di Dottorato “Seismic fragility of geotechnical components of roads and its impact on the resilience of transportation infrastructures” – marzo 2026, Napoli
Gentili Colleghi, vi informiamo che nell’ambito dei Corsi di Dottorato in Ingegneria dei Sistemi Civili e in Ingegneria Strutturale, Geotecnica e Rischio Sismico dell’Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, nei giorni 10-11, 17-18 e 23-24 marzo 2026, ore 9:30-13:30 presso l’Aula Manfredi Romano (via Claudio 21, edificio 6, 1° piano) si terrà il corso breve (24 ore) dal titolo “Seismic fragility of geotechnical components of roads and its impact on the resilience of transportation infrastructures”. Agli studenti di Dottorato che sosterranno e supereranno la prova finale saranno riconosciuti 3 CFU. Maggiori dettagli sul corso sono contenuti nella locandina e consultando i seguenti link:
https://www.dist.unina.it/dottorato-di-ricerca/corsi-di-dottorato/anno-2026
Per l’iscrizione al Corso è necessario inviare una mail a phd.dist@unina.it chiedendo di essere registrati al corso.
CISM-EUROMECH Advanced Course on “Damage and Fracture Mechanics of Fluid-Infiltrated Geomaterials” September 7-11, 2026 – Udine (Italy)
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to participate in the CISM-EUROMECH Advanced Course on “Damage and Fracture Mechanics of Fluid-Infiltrated Geomaterials”, which will take place from 7 to 11 Sptember 2026 at Palazzo del Torso, Piazza Garibaldi 18, Udine (Italy).
The course is offered in a hybrid format, allowing participants the flexibility to attend either in person or remotely via the Microsoft Teams platform. Admission to on-site attendance is granted on a first-come, first-served basis to comply with the capacity of the lecture room.
Application forms should be submitted online through the website: http://www.cism.it.
Registration fees:
– Early Bird On-Site Participation: € 650.00 + VAT* – Deadline: July 7, 2026
– Late On-Site Participation: € 800.00 + VAT* – Deadline: August 26, 2026
– Live Streaming Online Participation: € 250.00 + VAT* – Deadline: August 26, 2026
A limited number of participants from universities and research centers who do not receive support from their institutions can request a waiver of the registration fee and/or free lodging. Requests should be submitted by email to the CISM Secretariat at info@cism.it by July 7, 2026. Submissions must include the applicant’s curriculum vitae and a letter of recommendation from the head of the department or a supervisor, confirming that the institute is unable to provide funding. Preference will be given to applicants from countries that sponsor CISM.
All relevant information is provided in the flyer and on the website https://cism.it/en/activities/courses/C2612/.
For further information please contact: info@cism.it
Deadline invio contributi – IX Convegno Nazionale dei Ricercatori di Ingegneria Geotecnica CNRIG2026, L’Aquila, 1-3 luglio 2026
Gentili Colleghi,
vi ricordiamo che il termine per l’invio delle memorie è il 26 gennaio 2026.
Le memorie in lingua inglese (max 8 pagine) dovranno essere preparate seguendo le istruzioni disponibili qui sotto:
Per procedere all’invio, entro il 26 gennaio 2026 è necessario sottomettere il file del contributo in formato Word/LaTeX e PDF tramite il seguente modulo online
dopo aver rinominato entrambi i file con il codice identificativo comunicato nella email di notifica di accettazione del sommario e il cognome dell’autore corrispondente secondo la seguente nomenclatura:
000-cognomeautorecorrispondente.docx/.tex
000-cognomeautorecorrispondente.pdf
Call for abstract ESC2026 – session #32 Numerical Simulation of Near-Fault Earthquakes 6-11 september 2026 Istanbul (Turkey)
Dear Colleagues,
We kindly invite you to submit an abstract to our session 32 “Numerical Simulation of Near-Fault Earthquakes: Modeling Challenges, Ground Motion Features, and Site Effects” at the 40th General Assembly of the European Seismological Commission (ESC2026).
Join us to share your research, innovations, and experiences on the near-fault seismic motion prediction and characterization. The ESC will take place on September 6-11, 2026, in Istanbul, Turkey with more than 1’000 expected participants. We look forward to your contributions and to an engaging discussion with the community.
The abstract submission deadline is 15 March 2026. During the submission process, authors will be asked to select their preferred Session (session #32) and preferred presentation type (oral or poster).
Topics of interest include:
- Dynamic rupture modeling and near-fault ground motion characterization (vertical component, directivity, fling, hanging-wall, rotational effects);
- Advanced numerical approaches (finite/spectral element, finite difference, hybrid, or data-driven methods);
- Modeling of 3D geological structures, topographic amplification, and nonlinear site response;
- permanent ground deformation due to fault ruptures and their effects on lifelines (e.g., pipelines, railways) and foundations
- Integration of numerical simulations with strong-motion, geodetic, and geological data;
- Implications for seismic hazard assessment, building codes (e.g. EC8), and engineering design.
Conveners:
Silvia Giallini, Institute of Environmental Geology and Geoengineering of the National Research Council (CNR-IGAG), Italy – silvia.giallini@cnr.it
Raffaele De Risi, University of Bristol, UK – raffaele.derisi@bristol.ac.uk
Gabriele Fiorentino, Institute of Environmental Geology and Geoengineering of the National Research Council (CNR-IGAG), Italy – gabriele.fiorentino@cnr.it
Alessandro Pagliaroli, Department of Engineering and Geology, G. d’Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara (INGEO Ud’A), Italy – alessandro.pagliaroli@unich.it
More information about the session, abstract submission and registration can be found at the 40th ESC web site: https://www.esc2026.org/sessions.html
Final Workshop of the INSSPIRED SOULS Project 29 gennaio 2026 – Ancona, Italy
The final workshop of the PRIN 2022 project INSSPIRED SOULS will be held on Thursday, 29 January 2026, at the “Mario Giordano” Lecture Hall (Aula Azzurra), Università Politecnica delle Marche (Monte Dago Campus, Ancona). The event will present and discuss the main outcomes of the project, with a focus on innovative and sustainable soil stabilization strategies based on recycled materials and industrial by-products.
The programme includes a session of invited lectures addressing selected topics, followed by a dedicated session on the INSSPIRED SOULS project, covering its objectives, structure, and key research results. The workshop will conclude with a final discussion and an informal networking aperitif.
Participation is free of charge, registration is required. Click here for the on-line form.
