NATIONAL GROUPS OF IABMAS
To better coordinate its activities, the International Association for Bridge Maintenance and Safety (IABMAS) provides the possibility of establishing national groups. At present (December 2023) there are fifteen national groups: Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, Italy, Japan, Korea, Portugal, Sri Lanka, Turkey, USA, Spain, Canada, Denmark and Sweden.
IABMAS Portugal Group (ASCP)
ASCP intends to promote technical and scientific cooperation and contribute to the dissemination and development of the bridge maintenance and safety subject; and to ensure the Portuguese representation in IABMAS.
Information Date of foundation: July 2005Webpage: http://193.136.14.37/ASCP/
Email: [email protected]
IABMAS China Group
The IABMAS China Group intends to build a professional academic organization in the field of bridge maintenance, safety and management in China and to establish a platform for both domestic and international communication within IABMAS. The number of IABMAS China Group members is 300 (April 2016)
Information Date of foundation: April 2012Webpage: http://www.iabmas-cg.cn/
Email: [email protected]
List of Members IABMAS China Group (PDF File)
IABMAS Italy Group
The IABMAS Italy Group was formed with the intent of establishing a reference for scholars, researchers and designers in order to promote a fruitful synergy between theory and practice in the field of bridges and viaducts, fostering dialogue between the academic community, the professional community, operators in the building industry, manufacturers of advanced materials, management institutions and administrations of public and private infrastructure networks.
Information Date of foundation: July 2012Webpage: http://www.iabmas-italy.it/
Email: [email protected]
IABMAS Brazil Group
Besides promoting conferences, symposia and workshops, the IABMAS Brazil Group aims to disseminate knowledge in the area of maintenance and structural safety of bridges in accordance with the objectives of IABMAS.
Information Date of foundation: September 2013Webpage: http://www.iabmas-br.org/
Contact: http://www.iabmas-br.org/contato
IABMAS Australia Group
The aim of IABMAS Australia is to promote, coordinate and facilitate knowledge and information sharing for research, development and practice in the area of bridge maintenance, safety and management in Australia.
Information Date of foundation: October 2014Webpage: http://www.iabmas-aust.org
Email: [email protected]
IABMAS Japan Group
The IABMAS Japan Group intends to promote innovation and technology in the field of bridge design, construction, and maintenance. It ensures the representation of Japan in IABMAS involving students, researchers and engineers from all areas of bridge engineering. It connects academic community, engineers in design and construction industry, and administrations of public and private infrastructure sectors to effectively bridge the gap between theory and practice in the field of bridge engineering.
Information Date of foundation: June 2015Webpage: http://www.iabmas-japan.org
Email: [email protected]
IABMAS Chile Group
The IABMAS Chile Group intends to build a stronger collaboration, to share knowledge and to contribute to the betterment of Chilean infrastructure in the field of design, construction and maintenance on bridge engineering. The mission is
- Strengthening civil engineering professionalism in Chile by sharing knowledge and contributing expertise.
- Promoting international collaboration and cooperation among civil engineers in Chile and worldwide.
Webpage: https://ict.pucv.cl/index.php/grupo-y-asociaciones/
Contact (Chat): http://iabmas-chile.org/foro/
IABMAS Turkey Group
The IABMAS Turkey Group intends to encourage and coordinate knowledge and information sharing for research, development, and practice in the area of bridge maintenance, safety, and management with a focus on current and future needs of the community. The IABMAS Turkey Group promotes International Association for Bridge Maintenance and Safety (IABMAS)’s mission in Turkey. It establishes a platform for both domestic and international communication within IABMAS and ensures Turkish representation in IABMAS.
Information Date of foundation: July 9th, 2018Webpage: http://iabmas-turkey.org/
Email: [email protected]
IABMAS Korea Group
The IABMAS Korea Group intends to strengthen cooperation and connection between scholars, researchers, designers and practitioners in the area of bridge engineering. It encourages and supports various and creative activities of young engineers and students in design, analysis and maintenance fields. It promotes and contemplates academic events and activities such as training programs, technical symposium, and conferences to share information and knowledge between diverse parties. It contributes to build strong relationship between academic community, engineering society, construction industry and administrations of public and private infrastructure sectors. It designs various advertising campaign to encourage design, construction, and management of bridge engineering in Korea.
Information Date of foundation: November 16, 2018Webpage: http://www.iabmas-korea.org
Email: [email protected]
IABMAS Sri Lanka Group
Sri Lanka, the Pearl in the Indian Ocean, formed its national group with the aim of promoting research and development in the areas of bridge maintenance, safety, and management, emphasizing current and future needs of the country. The group promotes professional meetings, workshops, and collaborative research to develop necessary expertise and human resources demanded by the significant investment in infrastructure development. The group provides a venue for Sri Lankan engineers to interact with the global engineering community that promotes IABMAS ideals.
Information Date of foundation: December 14, 2019Webpage: https://iabmassl.org/
Contact: Email and Phone
IABMAS USA Group
IABMAS USA group intends to promote technology transfer in the area of bridge maintenance, safety and management in the United States; work with owners, industry, and academia to promote activities in the area of bridge maintenance, safety and management in the United States; promote IABMAS and its mission and objectives within United States; and ensure United States group members representation in IABMAS global activities.
Information Date of foundation: January 13, 2020Webpage: http://iabmas-usa.org/
Contact: Contact IABMAS-USA
IABMAS Spain Group
Spanish group of IABMAS aims to promote, coordinate and facilitate the exchange of knowledge for research, development and practice in the area of maintenance, safety and management of bridges in Spain. They intend to guarantee that research and development in the area of bridge maintenance and management in Spain is focused on the current and future needs of society and to promote IABMAS and its mission and objectives within Spain.
Information Date of foundation: September 23, 2021Webpage: https://genwebv4.upc.edu/construtech/en/iabmas-spain
Contact: Contact IABMAS-Spain
IABMAS Canada Group
The objectives of IABMAS – Canada are: 1) To promote technology transfer in the area of bridge maintenance, safety and management in Canada; 2) Work with owners, industry, and academia to promote activities in the area of bridge maintenance, safety and management in Canada; and 3) To promote IABMAS and its mission and objective in Canada and encourage representation of members in IABMAS global activities.
Information Date of foundation: May 19, 2022Webpage: http://iabmas-canada.org/
Contact: Contact IABMAS-Canada
IABMAS Denmark Group
The objectives of IABMAS – Denmark are to promote technology transfer in the area of bridge maintenance, safety and management in Denmark. Work with owners, industry, and academia to promote activities in the area of bridge maintenance, safety and management in Denmark. To promote IABMAS and its mission and objective in Denmark and encourage representation of members in IABMAS global activities.
Information Date of foundation: April 1st, 2023Webpage: https://iabmas-danmark.dk/
Contact: Contact IABMAS-Denmark
IABMAS Sweden Group
The objectives of IABMAS – Sweden are to promote international cooperation in the fields of bridge maintenance, safety, and management for the purpose of enhancing the welfare of society. IABMAS – Sweden also aims to promote technology transfer in bridge maintenance, safety, and management in Sweden and work with owners, industry, and academia to encourage activities in bridge maintenance, safety, and management in Sweden. The group will also work towards promoting IABMAS and its mission within Sweden and ensure Sweden’s Group members’ representation in IABMAS global activities.
Information Date of foundation: December 13, 2023Webpage: https://iabmas-sweden.com/
Contact: Contact IABMAS-Sweden