2023 5th International Conference on Hydraulic, Civil, and Construction Engineering (HCCE 2023) took place successfully on December 16, 2023, at Central South University's Railway Campus. The event was hosted by Central South University, and co-organized by its School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, in conjunction with the AEIC Academic Exchange Information Center, and supported by Hunan City University.

More than 80 participants from over 20 renowned domestic and international institutions (Central South University, Nanjing University of Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hohai University, Hunan City University, Wenzhou University, Southwest Jiaotong University, Wuhan University of Technology, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Guizhou University, Army Engineering University, Chang'an University, etc.), along with over 10 enterprise entities and research institutes including the Changjiang River Scientific Research Institute of Changjiang Water Resources Commission and Nanjing Hydraulic Research Institute, were in attendance at the academic conference.

The conference commenced with an opening address delivered by Professor Mingfeng Lei, Vice Dean of the School of Civil Engineering at Central South University.

Professors Faxing Ding and Xiang Liu from Central South University, Professor Xin Ren from Nanjing University of Technology, and Associate Professor Jin Liu from Hunan City University delivered insightful presentations on topics including the damage ratio strength theory, vibration in rail transit, applications of mechanical metamaterials in civil transportation, and high-performance ceramsite concrete technology. These presentations showcased cutting-edge research and advanced experiences in the field, fostering in-depth discussions among attending experts. The exchange facilitated the sharing of unique perspectives on industry trends and directions for research and development.

Professor Faxing Ding, Central South University 

Presentation topic: Damage Ratio Strength Theory and Its Applications 

（丁发兴教授 中南大学。报告题目：损伤比强度理论及其应用）

Professor Xiang Liu, Central South University 

Presentation topic: Application of Dynamic Stiffness Method in Full-Frequency Vibroacoustic Analysis in Rail Transit 

（刘项教授 中南大学。报告题目：动刚度法在轨道交通全频域振动声学分析中的应用）

Professor Xin Ren, Nanjing University of Technology 

Presentation topic: Applications of Mechanical Metamaterials in Civil Transportation 

（任鑫教授 南京工业大学。报告题目：力学超材料在土木交通领域的应用）

Associate Professor Jing Liu, Hunan City University

Presentation topic: Research and Application of High-Performance Ceramsite Concrete Technology 

（刘劲副教授 湖南城市学院。报告题目：高性能陶粒混凝土技术研发与应用）

At this conference, several contributing authors from Southeast University, Wenzhou University, Southwest Jiaotong University, and others presented their papers through oral presentations. Alongside the captivating oral sessions, the conference racked up a cumulative reception of 26 academic paper posters, all of which were displayed in the conference manual.

This academic conference, organized by Central South University, stands as a significant scholarly event aimed at fostering academic exchanges and collaborations within the field of civil engineering both domestically and internationally. As a renowned institution in the realm of civil engineering, Central South University has been committed to driving disciplinary innovation, nurturing high-caliber talents, and closely intertwining technological advancements with societal progress and development.

2023年12月16日，由中南大学主办，中南大学土木工程学院、AEIC学术交流中心联合承办的第五届水利与土木建筑工程国际学术会议（HCCE 2023）在中南大学铁道校区成功召开。

来自中南大学、南京工业大学、华中科技大学、河海大学、湖南城市学院、温州大学、西南交通大学、武汉理工大学、长沙理工大学、贵州大学、陆军工程大学、长安大学等20余所国内外知名院校，长江水利委员会长江科学院、南京水利科学研究院等10余所企业单位、科研院所的80余人参加了此次学术会议。

大会由中南大学土木工程学院副院长雷明锋教授作开幕式致辞。中南大学丁发兴教授、刘项教授，南京工业大学任鑫教授和湖南城市学院刘劲副教授围绕损伤比强度理论、轨道交通震动、力学超材料在土木交通领域应用、高性能陶粒混凝土技术等方面做了精彩的报告。与会专家深入交流了行业发展的最新研究成果和先进经验，分享了对行业发展趋势和研发方向的独到见解。

有来自东南大学、温州大学、西南交通大学等多位投稿作者带来论文口头报告。除了精彩纷呈的报告环节，本次会议共收到26张学术论文海报，并在会议手册上展示。

本次学术会议是由中南大学主办的重要学术盛事，旨在促进国内外土木工程领域的学术交流与合作。作为土木工程领域的知名学府，中南大学一直致力于推动学科创新发展，培养高素质的人才，推动科技进步与社会发展的紧密结合。