The Composites Durability Workshop (CDW) provides a forum, in a small and congenial setting, to discuss recent progress, exchange new ideas and plan future efforts to improve the durability of composites.  CDW facilitates international networking of professionals who share the common goal of ensuring durable application of composites in various engineering systems. 

All topics dealing with composites durability are welcome.  They include, but not limited to:

Characterization – new test methods, microstructure-property relationships, etc.
Modeling – prediction methods, statistical approaches, etc.
Enhancement – new materials, nanocomposites, multifunctional composites, etc.
Management – health monitoring/management, prognostics, information systems, etc.
Applications – design, manufacturing, certification, etc.

The past CDWs were held at Kanazawa (1996), Stanford (1997), Tokyo (1998), Albuquerque (1999), Paris (2000), Tokyo (2001), Maui (2002), Zaragoza (2003), Shanghai (2004), Seattle (2005), Jeju Island (2006), St. Maximin (2007), and Singapore (2008).  The workshops have brought together many leading experts in the field to facilitate networking.

The venue for CDW-14 is UCLA located about 5 miles from the Pacific Ocean and 10 miles west of downtown Los Angeles.  Lodging and meals will be provided at the DeNeve Plaza on campus for a very reasonable cost.