REHABUILD26

People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria

Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research

University of Sciences and Technology of Oran-“Mohamed Boudiaf”-USTOMB

Faculty of Architecture and Civil Engineering

– Department of Civil Engineering

National Conference On Rehabilitation Of Buildings

And Public Works Infrastructure

REHABUILD26

The conference will be held at USTOMB on June 13-14,2026

Venue: Amphitheater and Conference Hall, Faculty of Architecture and Civil Engineering.

Conference Presidency

Honorary chair: Prof. Emeritus -University Rector : HAMOU Ahmed

Faculty Dean: Prof. KHALDI Abdelkrim .

Conference Chair: Dr. MAMMAR Lahouari

Chair of Scientific Committee : Prof. RAHAL Djaoued Dris

Vice-chair of Scientific Committee : Prof. MEKKI Mohamed

Chair of Organizing Committee: Dr. OUADI Brahim.

Vice-chair of Organizing Committee : Dr. SEBAGH Rakib Hichem

Conference Overview

Existing buildings, historical heritage, and public works infrastructures are increasingly facing critical challenges related to vulnerability, and deterioration. In response to these issues, this seminar aims to promote innovative and operational solutions that combine heritage preservation with advanced rehabilitation technologies.

The papers will contribute to advancing modern inspection and diagnostic methods, assessing the causes of pathologies, analyze the compatibility and the durabilityof repair materials , and optimize both structural and seismic retrofitting. Another major focus of this event will be dedicated to energy rehabilitation.

Beyond buildings, these challenges also concern the resilience of transport infrastructures, including inspection and monitoring strategies for dams, bridges, tunnels,slope instability and rockfall.

By merging traditional engineering with digital advancements like AI and reverse engineering, this scientific event seeks to foster multidisciplinary collaboration and to advance sustainable strategies for the rehabilitation.

It provides a platform where scientists, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders gather to exchange knowledge, share cutting-edge research, and collaborate on sustainable practices for civil engineering. The two-day event includes series of activities such as Plenary Keynote Lectures, Thematic Sessions, Poster Sessions, Networking Opportunities, Tours, etc.

Conference Objectives

The primary objectives of the “REHABUILD26 are to:
– Provide a forum for scientific research .
– Promote innovative solutions for the conservation of built heritage, advanced structural diagnostics, innovative materials and energy rehabilitation
– Contribution to updating the technical standards and regulations for the rehabilitation of existing buildings.
– Encourage the adoption of artificial intelligence and digital engineering tools in rehabilitation projects.
The list of topics gives an idea of the wide range of applications to be discussed during the meeting. Contributions on topics not listed are also welcome if they fall within the scope of the Conference.
Given your contributions on this filed, we are confident that your participation will greatly enhance the depth and quality of our discussions. We would be honored if you could present on your recent research and share your insights with an academic commnity..
The Conference will bring together researchers , scientists ,engineers and professionnals from around the country to celebrate excellence in rehabilitation and promote recent innovations in science and engineering

Key Sessions and Topics

This conference will explore a range of critical issues, organized into the following thematic areas:
Topic 1 –Architecture and Built Heritage: Restoration, conservation, authentic materials and original techniques.
Topic 2 – Structure and technical regulations : Advanced diagnostics, seismic analysis and retrofitting, and updating updating the technical standards and regulations for the rehabilitation.
Topic 3 – Materials and Energy Rehabilitation: Degradation mechanisms, pathology, durability, innovative materials, repair techniques and energy rehabilitation of buildings.
Topic 4 – Public Works Infrastructure and Monitoring: Resilience and rehabilitation of transport infrastructures (road, maritime, and railway),including inspection and monitoring strategies for dams, bridges, tunnels,slope instability and rockfall.
Topic 5 – Non-Destructive Testing, Artificial Intelligence and Reverse Engineering: Advanced diagnostics and the application of digital engineering tools in rehabilitation.

Guidelines

Full paper should be between 4 and 8 pages in length.

Papers must be original contributions and may be written in either Arabic,French or English Including:the title of the paper,the relevant thematic topic,the names, affiliations, and contact details of the authors. They must be formatted using a standard font with standard margins.

Submissions must be made exclusively in Microsoft Word format through the seminar’s online platform.

https://form.univ-usto.dz/rehabuild26

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