With tremendous honor and pleasure, we are very privileged to announce that the 7th International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management (IABMAS 2014) is about to be held in Shanghai, China, July 7-11, 2014. This upcoming academic pageant is organized on behalf of the International Association for Bridge Maintenance And Safety (IABMAS) under the auspices of Tongji University, Shanghai, China.

Aiming at promoting international cooperation in the fields of bridge maintenance, safety, and management, IABMAS has developed into a significant association which covers all aspects related to bridge maintenance, safety, and management worldwide.

IABMAS 2014 is determined to integrate all the outstanding work concerning bridge maintenance, safety, and management and related topics and make much more out of it. Also we are concentrating on promoting the related research quality, bridging the gap between theory and practice and strengthening international cooperation among bridge engineers, managers and researchers.

We are absolutely convinced that this Conference will of enormous interest and help to researchers majored in bridge engineering, bridge engineers serving in transportation department, designing institution and construction corporation, consultants, contractors and local authorities interested in all aspects of bridge maintenance, safety, and management.

Your positive participation at this conference, by provided with the access to the latest accomplishments and innovation, can enhance your understanding of the concerned fields, broaden views on your research and professional work, assist you to acquire  possibilities of future directions in bridge maintenance, safety and management. In addition, location of conference will offer you a wonderful journey to taste the unique atmosphere of eastern culture.

Your appearance at the IABMAS 2014 Conference is eagerly expected.

           Sincerely,
           Airong Chen and Dan M. Frangopol
           Chairs of IABMAS 2014