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STREMAH 2009 is the 11th International Conference on Studies, Repairs and Maintenance of Heritage Architecture. The meeting, which has taken place on a regular basis over more than 20 years, has become an event attracting specialists from all over the world. It offers a channel for state-of-the-art technology and the most up-to-date scientific discoveries to be applied to the conservation of our architectural heritage. The conference will aim to bring together scholars and professionals to discuss a variety of topics related to architectural and maritime heritage. In addition to the regular topics covered during STREMAH conferences, the meeting will discuss the future of historic harbours, dockyards and other similar maritime structures in today’s world, as well as the function of historic vessels and their heritage value. This leads to problems such as the role of development schemes and the relationship between tourism and maritime heritage and the need to protect the latter by suitable legislation and support initiative.

STREMAH 2009 brings together scientists, architects, curators, engineers, art historians, surveyors, archaeologists and building specialists to exchange opinions and experiences, present the most recent scientific and practical findings, and discuss problems and solutions in relation to studies, repairs and maintenance of heritage buildings.

Topics include:
- Heritage architecture and historical aspects
- Regional architecture
- Structural issues
- Seismic behaviour and vibrations
- Surveying and monitoring
- Material characterisation and problems
- Simulation and modelling
- Environmental damage
- Assessment and retrofitting
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