HACBAC2025

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The 6th Ibero-American Congress on Special Concretes (concrete and sustainability), HACBAC2025, is a congress whose aim is to bring together valid, original and innovative contributions to the development of knowledge on the material concrete and particularly on special concretes, in a multidisciplinary way, addressing the various issues related to the impact of this area of research, which will necessarily have to overcome various challenges in the near future, both in academia and in industry.

This is a continuation of the series of Ibero-American congresses that began in Valencia in 2008, followed by editions in Guimarães, Madrid, Porto and Valencia again, which were interrupted by the untimely pandemic. We are currently experiencing new interests and challenges, which is why we are proposing a call for proposals geared towards sustainability.

This 6th edition of HACBAC, organized by the University of the Algarve (UAlg), the National Engineering Laboratory (LNEC), the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) and the University of Cadiz (UCA), will take place on September 18 and 19, 2025, in the historic coastal city of Faro, Algarve, Portugal, at the Higher Institute of Engineering of the University of the Algarve.

The official languages of HACBAC2025 will be Portuguese, Spanish and English.

Faro city in Portugal

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Faro city in Portugal

Conference Topics

The aim of the organization is to hold an event that brings together specialists from Ibero-American countries, but not exclusively, who work or study on issues related to the formulation, behaviour, production or use of concrete. The scope of HACBAC2025 covers, but is not limited to, the following topics:

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Constituents
- Low environmental impact binders
- Use of unconventional materials
Composition and performance
- Formulation methods
- Test methods
- Rheology
- Experimental characterization
Special concretes
- Self-compacting concrete
- Concrete with fibers
- High-performance concrete
- Lightweight concrete
- Printed concrete
- Other types of concrete
Applications
- Precast concrete
- Specific applications
- Efficient use of concrete
- Technology
- Case studies
Rehabilitation
- Pathology
- Inspection and testing methods
- Case studies
Standardization
- Standardization / certification
- Assessing the sustainability of concrete
- The sector’s sustainability policies
Artificial Intelligence algorithms applied to concrete
- Prediction and characterization of concrete properties
- Concrete optimization problems
- Sustainability in concrete
- Concrete production and quality control
- Monitoring and maintenance of concrete elements

Important Dates

Deadline for abstract submission: January 31, 2025

Notification of acceptance of abstracts: February 28, 2025

Deadline for article submission: May 31, 2025

Notification of article acceptance: June 30, 2025

Early registration by: July 31, 2025

Regular registration until: September 10, 2025

Submissions

Authors can participate in HACBAC2025 by submitting articles (maximum 8 pages) in one of the 3 official languages of the congress (Portuguese, Spanish or English).

Authors should take the following guidelines into account:

Authors must use the Word Template available here both to prepare the abstract or final paper.
Abstracts or final papers (in PDF) are sent via the following link:

http://www.webchairing.com/hacbac2025/submission/

The responsibility for the content of the documents lies with the authors, who are checked for plagiarism, which in its presence leads to the outright exclusion of the document.
Each paper will be peer-reviewed by at least two members of the Scientific Committee and accepted on the basis of its originality, scientific significance and clarity.

Registration

Registration – until July 31 450 euros, until September 10 550 euros. Each valid registration allows for the submission of one article. Each additional article will cost an additional 200 euros.

Student – 150 euros (does not include food)

Escort for dinner only – 50 euros

Committees

Organizing committee

Miguel Oliveira, University of Algarve, Portugal (Chair)
Pedro Serna, Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain
António Bettencourt Ribeiro, LNEC, Portugal
Lola Rubio Cintas, University of Cadiz, Spain
Fátima Farinha, University of Algarve, Portugal
Marta Marçal Gonçalves, University of Algarve, Portugal

Scientific Committee

Aires Camões (University of Minho, Portugal)

Aitor Llano Torre (Rover Grupo, Spain)

Albert de la Fuente (Polytechnic University of Cataluña, Spain)

Andrew McCoy (Virginia Tech, USA)

Ángel Castillo Talavera Eduardo (Torroja Institute of Construction Sciences, Spain)

Angel de la Rosa (King Juan Carlos University, Spain)

Antonia Pacios (Polytechnic University of Madrid, Spain)

Antonio Aguado de Cea (Polytechnic University of Cataluña, Spain)

António Bettencourt Ribeiro (National Civil Engineering Laboratory, Portugal)

Antonio Conforti (University of Brescia, Italy)

Angel de la rosa (King Juan Carlos University, Spain)

Antonio Figueiredo (Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo, Brazil)

António Pinho Ramos (New University of Lisbon, Portugal)

Arnaldo Manoel Carneiro Federal (University of Pernambuco, Brazil)

Belen Gonzalez-Fonteboa (University of La Coruña, Spain)

Berenice Martins Toralles (State University of Londrina, Brazil)

Bernardo Tutikian (University of Vale do Rio dos Sinos, Brazil)

Bryan E. Barragán (Owens Corning, France)

Carlos Aire Untivero (National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico)

Damian Beben (Opole University of Technology, Poland)

Eduardo Júlio (University of Lisbon – IST, Portugal)

Emilio García-Taengua (University of Leeds, UK)

Enrique Hernandez Montes (University of Granada, Spain)

Enzo Martinelli (University of Salerno, Italy)

Estefania Cuenca Asensio (Milan Polytechnic, Italy)

Fátima Farinha (University of Algarve, Portugal)

Fernando J. Branco (University of Coimbra, Portugal)

Fernando L. Gayarre (University of Oviedo, Spain)

Flávio A. Silva (Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

Francisca Pérez García ( University of Malaga, Spain)

Francisca Puertas Maroto (Eduardo Torroja Institute of Construction Sciences, Spain)

Francisco Agrela (University of Cordoba, Spain)

Gemma Rodríguez (University of the Republic Montevideo, Uruguay)

Gina Matias (itecons, Portugal)

Guilherme Cordeiro (North Fluminense State University Darcy Ribeiro, Brazil)

Hector Cifuentes (University of Seville, Spain)

Hugo Pinheiro Rodrigues (University of Aveiro, Portugal)

Joana Roncero (Votorantim Cimentos, Spain)

João Batista e Silva (University of Campinas, Brazil)

João Castro Gomes (University of Beira Interior, Portugal)

João Estevão (University of Algarve, Portugal)

Joaquim Barros (University of Minho, Portugal)

Jorge Brito (University of Lisbon – IST, Portugal)

Jorge da Silva Pinto (University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Portugal)

José Pinto Duarte (Penn State University, USA)

Juan Carbonell Márquez (University of Malaga, Spain)

Karyne Santos (C5LAB, Portugal)

Konstantin Sobolev (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA)

Liberato Ferrara (Milan Polytechnic, Italy)

Lluis Gil (Polytechnic University of Cataluña, Spain)

Lola Rubio Cintas (University of Cadiz, Spain)

Luis Fernández Luco (University of Buenos Aires, Argentina)

Luis Segura (University of the Republic Montevideo, Uruguay)

Luisa Andreia Gachet (University of Campinas, Brazil)

Luisa María Gil Martín (University of Granada, Spain)

Manuel Alejandro Ruiz (University of Malaga, Spain)

Manuel Pinheiro (University of Lisbon – IST, Portugal)

Manuel Vieira (National Civil Engineering Laboratory, Portugal)

Maria Esther Fernández (University of the Republic Montevideo, Uruguay)

María Eugenia Rubio (University of Malaga, Spain)

Marta Roig-Flores (University Jaume I, Spain)

Mercedes Sanchez Moreno (University of Cordoba, Spain)

Miguel Ángel Vicente (University of Burgos, Spain)

Miguel Costa Nepomuceno (University of Beira Interior, Portugal)

Miguel Oliveira (University of Algarve, Portugal)

Nikola Tosic (Polytechnic University of Cataluña, Spain)

Paulo César Gomes (Federal University of Alagoas, Brazil)

Paulo Guetti (Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro, Brazil)

Paulo Silva Lobo (University of Madeira, Portugal)

Pedro Miguel da Silva (Lisbon Institute of Engineering, Portugal)

Pedro Serna (Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain)

Raúl Zerbino (National University of La Plata, Argentina)

Ravindra Gettu (IITM Madras, India)

Romeu Vicente (University of Aveiro, Portugal)

Rosa Cristina Lintz (University of Campinas, Brazil)

Rui Duarte Neves (Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal, Portugal)

Sara Dias (itecons, Portugal)

Sergio Carmona Malatesta (Technical University Federico Santa María de Valparaíso, Chile)

Sergio Yazzar (National University of San Juan, Argentina)

Sindy Seara-Paz (University of La Coruña, Spain)

Teresa Pinheiro-Alves (University of Évora, Portugal)

Valdirene Maria Capuzzo (University of Brasilia, Brazil)

Vítor M. Cunha (University of Minho, Portugal)

Vitor Vermelhudo (SECIL, Portugal)

Keynote Speakers

The Keynote Speakers are:

Information to be made available soon

Program

Information to be made available soon

Information for Participants

Information for participants

To be completed…

Information and Venue

HACBAC2025 will take place in Faro, the administrative, social and commercial capital of the Algarve.

The Algarve, located in the south of Portugal, is a well-known tourist region. With a Mediterranean climate, this region is perfect for summer vacations. Some of the best and most beautiful beaches in the world can be found here, making the Algarve a favorite for tourists.

See more information about Faro on the Municipality of Faro website and watch some promotional videos about the Algarve: “Rebond, Rediscover, Relax… in Algarve”, ‘Algarve Craft Food’, ‘The Algarve looks good on you’.

Travel and accommodation

You can travel to Faro by plane, train and bus. Faro International Airport is served by several major airlines. The distance between Faro International Airport and the city of Faro is about 5 km. The city can be reached by cab or bus. Faro’s bus and train stations are located a 2-5 minute walk from the city center.

Faro has a wide choice of accommodation to suit all budgets, from 4-star hotels to hostels.

Local

HACBAC2025 will be held at the “Complexo Pedagógico”, Campus da Penha, University of Algarve, Faro, Portugal.

Use this LINK do Google Maps to navigate to the conference venue.

From Faro Airport to the Penha Campus:

Faro airport is 8 km from Campus da Penha. The journey takes approximately 11 minutes by car. You can take a cab or rent a car.

From Faro Airport to the city center:

From Faro Airport to the city center, you can take a cab, rent a car or take a bus. The PROXIMO 14 and 16 bus lines operate from Faro Airport from 05:00 to 23:00. The 20-minute bus ride to Faro is frequent and affordable (€2.40 single fare). For more information, visit www.proximo.pt

From the City Center to the Penha Campus

The “Pedagogical Complex” building on the Penha Campus is located about a 20-minute walk from the city center. Bus line 18 connects the central bus station (near Hotel Eva) to the Penha Campus. GPS: 37 ’01’ 42.4 N 7′ 55′ 28.4 W

Proceedings and Abstracts

Proceedings

Papers accepted for oral presentation will be published in the conference proceedings.

The authors of the best papers will be invited to publish them in a Special Issue of a specialist journal that is a partner of this event (to be announced soon).

Previous conferences

The cycle of Ibero-American conferences on self-compacting concrete (BAC) began in Valencia in 2008, when BAC began its journey as an unavoidable reality in the world of construction.

From the outset, it was created with the aim of disseminating knowledge about this new concrete in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries at a scientific level, but without forgetting the practical orientation, trying to reach users and industry.

After the following editions in Guimarães, Madrid and Porto, the fifth edition was held again in Valencia, with the additional purpose of expanding the theme of the congress beyond the focus on BAC. It was a decision based on the tendency for many special concretes to be considered self-compacting and the reality that many of us work on other types of special concretes. As one of the aims of the congress is to facilitate mutual knowledge and generate synergies between our groups, it seemed logical that broadening the theme would be a good idea.

After its success, the pandemic made it difficult to develop new editions. But today we are once again detecting an interest in new challenges, which is why we are proposing the 6th edition, which on this occasion we suggest will focus on the theme of “sustainability” in concrete. This is a very topical subject that will have to overcome many challenges in the near future.

Contact

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