On behalf of the International Association for Bridge Maintenance And Safety (IABMAS), we are pleased to announce that the 6th International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management (IABMAS 2012) is organized under the auspices of Politecnico di Milano and will be held in Stresa, Lake Maggiore, Italy, July 8-12, 2012.

IABMAS encompasses all aspects of bridge maintenance, safety, and management. The objective of the Association is to promote international cooperation in the fields of bridge maintenance, safety, and management for the purpose of enhancing the welfare of society.

The aim of IABMAS 2012 is to bring together all the very best work that has been done in the field of bridge maintenance, safety and management and related topics, to stimulate and promote research into this field, and to bridge the gap between theory and practice.

This Conference will be of interest to researchers, representatives from all sections of bridge engineering, bridge engineers working with transportation departments, consultants, contractors and local authorities interested in all aspects of bridge maintenance, safety, and management.

By participating at this event you can promote your research and professional work, learn and discuss about the latest accomplishments, innovations and potential future directions in bridge maintenance, safety and management, and enjoy the charming atmosphere of Lake Maggiore as well.

We look forward to meeting you at the IABMAS 2012 Conference.

                   Sincerely,

                   Fabio Biondini and Dan Frangopol
                   Chairs of IABMAS 2012