Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Shock and Impact Loads on Structures
Proceedings (editor), 2025
The 15th International Conference on Shock & Impact Loads on Structures (SILOS 15) was held at the Lindholmen Conference Centre in Gothenburg, Sweden, on June 12–13, 2025. Organized by MKON and hosted by Chalmers University of Technology, the event welcomed a global community of researchers, engineers, industry professionals, and governmental representatives to share and discuss the latest advancements in the field of shock and impact loads on structures.
SILOS 15 featured a series of keynote presentations, technical sessions, and a pre-conference event—OpenRadioss User’s Day 2025. The conference was generously sponsored by the Foundation Fortifikationskårens Forskningsfond and Viper Applied Science. It showcased interdisciplinary research, fostered collaboration, and provided a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange in an atmosphere defined by academic rigor and professional engagement.
Set against the vibrant and culturally rich backdrop of Gothenburg—renowned for its maritime heritage and spirit of innovation—the conference offered not only an outstanding academic program but also valuable opportunities for networking and cultural enrichment. We extend our sincere appreciation to all contributors, including session chairs, speakers, authors, and attendees, whose dedication and participation made SILOS 15 a resounding success.
SILOS 15 featured a series of keynote presentations, technical sessions, and a pre-conference event—OpenRadioss User’s Day 2025. The conference was generously sponsored by the Foundation Fortifikationskårens Forskningsfond and Viper Applied Science. It showcased interdisciplinary research, fostered collaboration, and provided a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange in an atmosphere defined by academic rigor and professional engagement.
Set against the vibrant and culturally rich backdrop of Gothenburg—renowned for its maritime heritage and spirit of innovation—the conference offered not only an outstanding academic program but also valuable opportunities for networking and cultural enrichment. We extend our sincere appreciation to all contributors, including session chairs, speakers, authors, and attendees, whose dedication and participation made SILOS 15 a resounding success.
Experimental Techniques - Material Behaviour at High Strain Rate
Penetration Mechanics - Shock and Wave Propagation
Numerical Simulation and Modelling of Impact - Shock and Blast
Blast on Civil Structures in Urban Environment
Road Vehicle Impacts (Hostile Vehicle Mitigation - Crashworthiness of Road Infrastructure)
Civil Defensive Structures and Shelters
Dynamic Response of Structural Elements & Design
Shock and Impact Loads on Structures with Machine Learning Applications
Blast or Impact Loading on Structures & Protective Technology
Impact-Resistant Structures (Ballistics – Fragmentation - Marine Vessels)
Dynamic Soil-Structure Interaction and Ground Shock
Explosion caused by High Explosives – Gas – BLEVE - Dust and Fertilizers
Editor
Joosef Leppänen
Chalmers, Architecture and Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering
Francis Lok Tat Seng
Protective Security Consultant, Singapore
Leo Laine
LL Engineering
Chalmers, Mechanics and Maritime Sciences (M2)
Morteza Haghir Chehreghani
Chalmers, Computer Science and Engineering (Chalmers), Data Science and AI
Peter Folkow
Chalmers, Mechanics and Maritime Sciences (M2), Dynamics
Robert Thomson
Chalmers, Mechanics and Maritime Sciences (M2), Vehicle Safety
15th International Conference on Shock and Impact Loads on Structures
Gothenburg, Sweden,
Gothenburg, Sweden,
Subject Categories (SSIF 2025)
Civil Engineering
DOI
10.63959/silos15
Publisher
Chalmers University of Technology