Attend the Society's 138th Annual Conference,
Participate in ASCE's International Program
ASCE’s International Program was developed by the International Activities Committee in conjunction with the Environment and Water Resources Institute; Coastal, Ports, Rivers Institute; and the Sustainable Development Technical Activities Committee. Sessions include the International Luncheon, Symposium on Urban/Water Impacts of Climate Change, Professional Perspectives in Addressing Climate Change, followed by the International Roundtable – Preparing for Climate Change (with the World Bank), and the International Reception and Dinner. Additionally, the Committee on Global Principles for Professional Conduct will present the premier of “Ethicana”, a project of the Global Anti-Corruption Education and Training Initiative (Global ACET).
International guests are encouraged to take part in both the international and main conference programs, and general conference attendees are invited to come early and profit from the international sessions (International Program—November 5-6 and the main ASCE conference program—November 6-8, 2008).
For more information, visit the ASCE website.
Press Briefs
“On the Other Side of the World, Mumbai is Booming,” by Anne-Gaëlle Rico, Le Figaro, May 30, 2008—A building boom is transforming the face of Mumbai, India, as new infrastructure, such as bridges, metro lines, commercial centers, and residential skyscrapers, rise throughout the city, reports an article in the French newspaper Le Figaro. The economic capital of India looks like a vast building site with 10,000 tons of solid waste produced each day, says the article. As India becomes more and more urbanized, with thousands of people each day moving from the countryside to the economic opportunities in Mumbai, the population density of the city has reached 27,000 people per square kilometer. The expanding middle class is also growing more affluent and is competing for places to live, driving the rent for a square meter of residential and commercial space up 60% and 80%, respectively, in 2007, reports the article. Not everyone is happy about the rapid growth; some activists are leading fights to preserve historic neighborhoods. Others note that the only way to deal with Mumbai’s population needs is to build high-rises to accommodate the growth. On the commercial side, old industrial zones are being turned into ultramodern business centers, and the value of real estate quoted in India is expected to rise an average of 24% per year through 2015, the article reports. Developers are already eyeing the northern suburbs, where special economic zones should spur infrastructure investment, notes the article.
Read the article. (In French)
“Facing the Freshwater Crisis,” by Peter Rogers, Scientific American, July 23, 2008—The world is facing a future freshwater crisis due to rising demand in certain sectors, world-wide population growth, and the possible effects of climate change, but the use of existing technologies could greatly reduce the negative impacts, reports a cover article in Scientific American. According to data released by the United Nations, by 2025 more than half the countries in the world will live in a water-stressed environment, and by 2050 three quarters of the earth’s population could experience freshwater scarcity. The causes for this scarcity are many, such as pollution of freshwater, but the article highlights five approaches that could address the challenge. First, charge more for water. Water is generally priced so cheaply that there is no incentive to conserve. Higher prices would promote water conservation on a personal and industrial scale, such as the systematic reuse of water for non-potable applications and reduced water loss in the delivery system, among others, says the article. Second, better conservation of irrigation water. Farm irrigation is a huge consumer of fresh water, and a 10% conservation of irrigation water would save more than is used by all other consumers. Achieving optimal irrigation efficiency will entail holding water underground to reduce evaporation, plugging leaks in irrigation water delivery systems, using drip irrigation, and developing crops that require less water, the article reports. Third, reduce water use in urban sanitation. Sanitation services consume large quantities of fresh water, but wide application of low-water-use toilets would provide big savings. Another example is a home system that separates urine from solid waste and recycles both for treated irrigation and fertilizer. These techniques are safe even in fairly dense urban environments, the article says. Fourth, transport “virtual water.” Virtual water is the amount of water used in the production of food or other products. Trade in virtual water allows water-scarce countries to import high water-consuming products while exporting low water-consuming items, thus making water available for other purposes, says the article. Finally, use advanced desalination technology. Only about 3% of the earth’s water is fresh water, so exploiting advanced desalinization technologies would benefit ocean coastal cities. Desalinization systems consume considerable power because they pump salty water through membranes, but innovations to reduce power needs offer promise, notes the article.
“The Battle for the World's Skyline,” by Ulrike Knöfel, Frank Hornig and Bernhard Zand, BusinessWeek, June 9, 2008—Will western urban landscapes soon look outdated? That’s a question asked in an article in Business Week online, which notes the skyscraper building frenzy that is raging in Asia, Russia and on the Persian Gulf. Cities like New York and London do not have the funds to compete, especially with the downturn in the American credit market, which has caused the cancellation or postponement of many major architectural and urban-planning projects both in the U.S. and Europe. For just one example, the Cosmopolitan Resort Casino complex in Las Vegas shows the shells of two 590-foot skyscrapers, but the project is now facing foreclosure, the article reports. All over the world, cities are pursuing the “wow effect” for their skylines, with buildings that look like lilies, trophies, tents, harps, and other unexpected shapes, the article notes. Despite attempts to modernize, cities like New York are beginning to look old and outdated compared to economically booming Beijing, Shanghai, and Dubai. In fact, cities in Eastern Europe are starting to look more modern than their Western counterparts, and cities like Istanbul and Moscow are more dynamic than London, Paris or Milan, notes the article. One major architect characterizes the building pace in Moscow as “almost difficult to fathom,” although he notes that Russian developers are less interested in keeping up on technological innovations, such as building energy efficiency, the article reports. Interestingly, these developments are mainly driven by Western architects now working for newly enriched governments and real estate tycoons, says the article. Will European cities become museums? One Italian architect questions whether cities like Shanghai will provide the quality of life that he believes European cities will continue to maintain into the future, the article notes.
“What crisis?,” The Economist, June 12, 2008—The many reports that seemed to imply that the U.S. is losing its innovative edge in science and technology may have overstated the case, notes an article in The Economist. Citing the conclusions of a recent report from the RAND Corporation's National Defense Research Institute, the article suggests that the U.S. remains the premier performer in the science and technology field, and in recent years has outperformed Japan and Europe in several measures. For example, in 1993-2003 Japan and the European Union averaged 4.1% and 5.1% respectively for growth rate in patents, while the U.S. averaged 6.6%, the article says. The RAND report acknowledges that developing nations such as China, India and South Korea have shown rapid growth in science and technology, but these countries were starting from a smaller capacity base. The article notes that the U.S. still accounts for 40% of the total global spending on research and development, produces 38% of patented technology innovations, employs 70% of the world's Nobel Prize winners, produces 63% of the most frequently cited publications, and is home to three-quarters of the world's top 40 universities. One negative statistic that has been cited about the U.S. is that federal government spending on research and development grew by only 2.5% per year in 1994-2004 compared with a 3.5% long-term average since 1953. The RAND report notes, however, that this represents less than one third of the R&D spending when taking into account all sources, according to the article. Moreover, the worry that 41% of science and engineering PhDs in the U.S. are non-U.S. citizens can also be viewed as a sign that the U.S. still provides the opportunities to attract top talent, the article reports.
“Seismic Design Experts Assess Earthquake Building Codes for High-Rise Structures,” by Lenora Jane Estes, Building Design and Construction, July 1, 2008—The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) has voiced the view that existing building codes may not protect tall buildings from the effects of major earthquakes and has called for a new, more rigorous design approach to these structures, reports an article in Building Design and Construction. According to the co-chair of CTBUH, current building codes, many based on U.S. codes, were developed to address the seismic design of low to moderate rise buildings, which may be inadequate for specific modeling, analysis, and acceptance criteria for the very tall buildings now being built, the article reports. CTBUH recommends a performance-based approach to seismic design along the lines of that employed in Japan and China, which requires exposing the design to computer-based simulations of extreme earthquakes, says the article. With technology available today, designers can tell with reasonable confidence how a building will behave in major earthquakes, experts note in the article.
“Bringing Light to Remote Villages,” Humanitarian News and Analysis (IRIN), July 3, 2008—A Lao firm is providing sustainable ways for rural people to obtain solar power where electric grid access is nonexistent and unlikely to be built in the future, reports an article in Humanitarian News and Analysis (IRIN), part of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. According to the article, only 48% of Laotians are connected to the electrical grid due to the high cost of bringing such infrastructure to rural communities. This population generally relies on polluting firewood and kerosene as their energy sources, the article notes. Solar-powered systems are a logical alternative, but start-up costs can be high. To get around this, the local company Sunlabob Rural Energy rents solar-based systems to villagers. For example, the rent for solar-powered lanterns, recharged at a central village solar station for a small fee, is price competitive with kerosene lamps, says the article. Alternatively, a whole village can rent solar equipment and sub-lease electric power systems to individual houses. Local technicians are trained in the process, increasing the sustainability of maintenance, the article reports. In another approach, larger villages can use a combination of solar, hydro and generator power to create a grid with enough energy to power health clinics, rice mills and water pumps. The program seems to be successful because the community itself is in charge, ensuring sustainability, the article notes. So far, 500 solar lanterns and 1,800 solar home systems have been rented to families in 73 villages in Laos, the article says. The program relies entirely on rental costs to cover expenses, with no outside subsidies needed. Sunlabob is now seeking to extend and adapt the project into Cambodia and Indonesia and other regions of the world without reliable access to an electric grid, the article reports.
News From ASCE
ASCE's Automated People Mover Standards Committee
Networks Internationally Through Madrid Meeting
The ASCE Automated People Mover Standards Committee held their June meeting in Madrid, Spain, providing the opportunity for interchange on U.S. and European standards, first-hand looks at advanced urban transportation systems, and discussions with civil engineering counterparts in Spain.
Committee Chair Tom McGean; Tedd Snyder, Vice Chair; and Lawrence Smith, Secretary, took time to meet with leaders of the Asociacion de Ingenieros de Caminos, Canales y Puertos (the Spanish civil engineering society)—Leonardo Torres-Quevedo, President, and Rosario Martinez Vazquez de Parga, Secretary General, both of whom emphasized that international cooperation with ASCE was a very high priority for the association. The ASCE committee officers explained the role of the Automated People Mover Standards Committee and the general mission of ASCE’s Transportation and Development Institute (T&DI).
The group discussed the high speed train program in Spain with Torres-Quevedo, who was in charge of the program that developed the high speed leg from Madrid to Barcelona. The engineers also discussed the new and very modern Madrid Metro system. The jewel in the crown of this system is a new, completely computerized central control system that controls all lines in the city and employs the latest technology. It compares favorably with any of the major world metro command centers. The design principle of the Madrid Metro entails using level transfers rather than networking trains so that all trains coming into a station go to the same destination. This greatly simplifies the system for occasional users. Major funding for the new transit system was secured from the European Union.
In addition to this meeting, committee officers made contact with other key Spanish transportation officials, including Jose Luis Pascual Fernandez, the Chief of Projects for the Madrid Metro, and Victoria Eugenia Banos Campos, who manages the people mover at the Madrid Barajas Airport.
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ASCE committee members dine with the President and the Secretary General of the Asociacion de Ingenieros de Caminos, Canales y Puertos. |
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ASCE Water Resources Engineers Take Part in
Taiwan Water, Green Infrastructure Forums
In late June, ASCE's American Academy of Water Resources Engineers (AAWRE) was invited to participate in week-long technical workshops on issues related to sustainable water resources and an international conference on urban water environment issues. The International Forum on Green Infrastructures was hosted by the Water Environment Research Center (WERC) in Taipei, Taiwan, and the International Conference on Urban Water Environment was sponsored by the National Taiwan University, with additional funding support from several U.S. engineering firms, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and AAWRE. The conference and workshops drew more than 200 senior water resources engineers and practitioners in the academic, public, and private sectors. Trustees of the Academy met with the President of Taiwan, Ma Ying-Jeou, and various executives and representatives from the Taiwan Environmental Protection Agency, Taiwan Water Resources Agency, Chinese Institute of Environmental Engineering, Taiwan Power Company, and Taiwan High Speed Rail Corporation to discuss various water and environmental issues facing their agencies and the country. Diplomates of AAWRE presented on topics such as assessing water infrastructure systems, sustainable water environment, solutions to stormwater pollution, drainage concepts using green solutions, advanced
professional certification, and continuing professional development.
AAWRE Trustees with Taiwanese President Ma Ying-Jeou
and conference delegates
AAWRE Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Chinese Institute of Environmental Engineering
The Chinese Institute of Environmental Engineering signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ASCE’s American Academy of Water Resources Engineers (AAWRE) to demonstrate their mutual interests. The two parties agreed to cooperate in working toward the following mutual goals: to enhance the practice of water resources and environmental engineering, promote water resources and environmental issues for the public welfare, encourage continuing education, organize specialty workshops and conferences related to water and environmental issues, and encourage and advocate study and research for the advancement of engineering and the sciences. The Chairman of the Chinese Institute of Environmental Engineering, Kung-Cheh Li, Ph.D., and AAWRE President Michael Ports, P.E., P.H., D.WRE, participated in the signing of the agreement on June 25, 2008, in Taiwan.
Kung-Cheh Li, Ph.D., and Michael Ports, P.E., P.H., D.WRE
during the signing ceremony
Member Promotes Study of Ancients’ Handling of Water
ASCE Distinguished member and AAWRE diplomate Kenneth R. Wright, P.E., D.WRE, Dist.M.ASCE, Founder and chief engineer of Wright Water Engineers in Denver, Colorado, has studied and investigated the paleohydrology of Machu Picchu (Peru) and two ancient sites at Mesa Verde National Park (CO). Webster's
dictionary defines paleohydrology as “the study of ancient use and handling of water.” Wright began the Wright Paleohydrological Institute (WPI), a public non-profit foundation dedicated to furthering the knowledge of past civilizations through the study of ancient water management and practices, in hopes to further educate people about the importance of this discipline and study.
Find more information on WPI: http://www.wrightwater.com/wpi/wpihome.html
Read Wright's paper on paleohydrology.
Vote in 2008 ASCE Officer Election
Devote time to studying and casting your vote for ASCE's leadership at the national and local levels in 2009, including ASCE’s international Region (Region 10). From ASCE president-elect and technical region directors to Region directors and governors, get to know who's running, their backgrounds and qualifications, and their visions for what they intend to accomplish during their tenures. Help ASCE have the best people in place for what promises to be a fascinating year. View the Region contests that matter to you and size up the nominees, then go to the secure online ballot site to cast your vote.
The Board of Direction Nominating Committee convened on May 1 and selected Blaine D. Leonard, P.E., F.ASCE, as the Official Nominee for the office of President-elect.
Blaine D. Leonard, P.E., F.ASCE; Vision Statement; Bio
The ballot for Region 10 (International members belong to Region 10) will include nominations for two Region 10 Governor positions as well as the Society At-Large Director.
Region 10 Governor Candidates:
Emmanuel A. Adeyemo, FNSE, F.ASCE; Vision Statement; Bio
Pratim Kumar Ghose, F.ASCE; Vision Statement; Bio
Tai Sik Lee, Ph.D., P.E., A.M.ASCE; Vision Statement; Bio
Mostafa M. Soliman, Ph.D., P.E., Dist.M.ASCE; Vision Statement; Bio
Members who belong to an Institute will also vote for a Technical Region Director. The election will be closed on August 13, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time. If you have questions regarding the election, please contact Patricia Jones, Director, Board Operations, at pjones@asce.org.
See all the nominees and access their statements, plus get help if you've not received a secure e-signature. Click here.
Read Digital Issues of Civil Engineering, ASCE News
Read the current issues of the profession's premier publications, Civil Engineering magazine and ASCE News, online each month. Digital issues of both publications let users turn each page with a simple click of the mouse as well as search key terms and click directly to the sections and articles that interest them most. Access feature articles on policy briefings, legal updates, engineering news, and professional debates on today's industry issues. See this month's Civil Engineering magazine and ASCE News now!
Access Information Within Your Professional Specialty
ASCE wants you to have access to the most up-to-date information available within your professional specialty. That’s why you receive FREE membership in one of ASCE’s eight Institutes.
ASCE’s Institutes are your gateway to professional and personal growth opportunities in your civil engineering concentration. Each focuses on the technical, educational, scientific, and professional aspects of your industry. Sign-up for free at www.asce.org/addinstitute.
Award Offered for Civil Engineering Innovation
The Innovation in Civil Engineering Award recognizes ASCE members for their innovative concepts in structural framing, fabrication and erection procedures, construction techniques, and repair and maintenance measures. The 2009 award will recognize innovations developed or implemented between 2002 and 2008. Nominations are due November 1, 2008. To learn more, visit www.asce.org/awards.
Around the World
ASCE Japan Section Celebrates 20th Anniversary
On behalf of the more than 140,000 ASCE members worldwide, ASCE President David Mongan, and ASCE Past President W.F. Marcuson III, congratulate the ASCE Japan Section on their 20th anniversary of successful operation.
ASCE is encouraged by the continued successful management and operation of the ASCE Japan Section and the continued dedication of the Japanese ASCE members to their profession and to ASCE.
Polish Construction Engineers and
Technicians Hold National Congress
The 43rd National Congress of Delegates of the Polish Association of Construction Engineers and Technicians (PZITB) took place in Kraków in early June. After the Congress Committees had been approved and the outgoing Management Board had given its report on activities during its 2005–2008 term of office, delegates voted to elect, for the second time, Wiktor Piwkowski as Chairman of the association.
From left to right: Janina Boryczko, Vice-President of the Cracow Department PZITB; Wiktor Piwkowski, President of the Polish Association of Civil Engineers (PZITB); and Marian Plachecki, President of the Cracow Department PZITB
ASCE Publications
Diversity by Design: Guide to Fostering Diversity
in the Civil Engineering Workforce
| With the rapidly changing national demographic, the increasing global competition, and the demand for new talent, the need for diversity in the civil engineering profession has become increasingly important. Diversity by Design: Guide to Fostering Diversity in the Civil Engineering Workforce provides practical, hands-on suggestions for how to foster, improve, and maintain a diverse and thriving workforce within the civil engineering profession. It highlights the aspects of the current civil engineering workplace that are not conducive to diversity, and then gives suggestions based on “lessons learned” from individuals and organizations in the profession on how to create a more diverse workplace. This guide will be valuable to all organizations, associations, and employers involved in the civil engineering profession. |
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International Articles in ASCE's Civil Engineering
The following international-related articles appeared in the April and May issues of ASCE's Civil Engineering magazine. (Please log in as a member at www.asce.org ["Members Only"] before logging into the magazine pages.)
June 2008
Singapore Mall Complex Features Monocoque Canopy, Media Walls
Paris Ring Road will Feature Bilevel Tunnel
Netherlands Makes Way for Rising Waters
Imaging System Saves Time and Money, Improves Dam Safety
July 2008
China and India Set to Spend $1.5 Trillion on Infrastructure Needs
Researchers Strive to Create the Next Generation of Solar Panels
Student News
University of Nevada, Reno, Captures
Concrete Canoe Crown in Montreal
University of Nevada, Reno's Winning Team |
With equal parts technical skill, creativity and determination, the University of Nevada, Reno, has captured its first-ever Concrete Canoe title at the American Society of Civil Engineers' 21st Annual National Concrete Canoe Competition in Montréal. The team's 19.5-foot-long, 160-pound white canoe with blue and silver stain defeated entries from top engineering schools from across the country. The win marked the end of three days of fierce competition and more than a year's worth of blood, sweat and tears for the team in a bid to capture the "America's Cup of Civil Engineering." The team's closest competitors were from the University of California, Berkeley, and the Canadian host school, École de Technologie Supérieure. To find out where each of the 22 universities' finalists placed, click here. To see photos of each of the teams in Montréal, click here. |
Save on Test Preparation Courses
ASCE’s partnership with Kaplan entitles members and their immediate family to a $50 savings on all GMAT, GRE, LSAT and SAT courses. This discount is available for all classroom and online test preparation courses offered by Kaplan as well as their private tutoring programs. For additional information or to register, go to www.asce.org/conted/distancelearning/prefkaplan.cfm
Conferences from ASCE, International Partners, Agreements of Cooperation
Call for Abstracts!Pipelines Conference 2009There is still time to submit abstracts for the International Pipelines Conference 2009. Please email your abstract to Dr. Jey K. Jeyapalan, P.E., Conference Committee International Chairman (jkjeyapalan@earthlink.net). Deadline for abstracts submissions: September 12, 2008 August 16–19, 2009 International Pipelines Conference 2009—Infrastructure’s Hidden Assets San Diego, CA |
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Architectural Engineering Institute's 10th Anniversary
Come and celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Architectural Engineering Institute of ASCE at its national conference to be held on September 24–27, 2008 in Denver, Colorado!
The conference will feature 150 presentations in 40 sessions, four pre-conference workshops and two post-conference workshops. Meetings of AEI’s technical committees and of the AEI Student Chapter leaders, a Career Fair for students and AE companies, a student paper competition, and exhibits will take place at the conference.
Visit the conference website and view the detailed technical program.
ASCE, CSCE, ICE Plan 2009 Triennial Conference
The 2009 Triennial Conference—Coastal Engineering: Future Challenges and Risks will take place June 1–2, 2009, in St. Johns, Newfoundland, through a partnership between CSCE, ASCE, and ICE.
This triennial conference, part of a series dealing with global issues, focuses on the risks and challenges that coastal areas might face due to the impacts of climate change and other global or regional concerns.
An impressive cadre of invited speakers will share the latest knowledge and insights on what the future holds for coastal areas and discuss ways of adapting practices to better strive towards sustainability.
To learn more about the 2009 Triennial Conference, visit the conference website.
EWRI Going International
In 2009, ASCE’s Environmental and Water Resources Institute (EWRI) will host an International Perspective on Environmental and Water Resources in coordination with the Asian Institute of Technology. January 5–7, 2009 Bangkok, Thailand Visit the conference website. |
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Water Engineering for a Sustainable Environment— 33rd International Association of Hydraulic Engineering & Research Congress August 10–14, 2009 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada To submit your abstract, or learn more about the 33rd IAHR Congress, visit the conference website at www.iahr2009.org. |
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National Congress Organized by Vietnam
Federation of Civil Engineering Associations
The Vietnam Federation of Civil Engineering Associations (VIFCEA) is organizing its 6th National Congress, which will be held on August 20–21, 2008, at the Hanoi National Convention Center. The Congress will evaluate VIFCEA activities during the period 2003–2008 and discuss future activities for the years 2009 –2012. During the Congress, a new VIFCEA’s Central Committee, the Presidium, and VIFCEA President and Vice Presidents will be elected by the Congress members.
In collaboration with several Vietnamese Ministries and Agencies, VIFCEA is organizing an Annual Seminar - “Infrastructure Planning, Investment and Operational Management”.
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2008 JSCE Annual MeetingThe 2008 JSCE Annual Meeting will be held on September 10–12, at Tohoku University.
September 10–11, 2008 |
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Meeting Millennium Development GoalsThe Institution of Engineers Tanzania (IET) in collaboration with the Engineers Registration Board (ERB) is organizing the 6th International Conference—The Role of Engineers in Meeting Millennium Development Goals in Lesser Economies, and Annual General Meeting. December 10–13, 2008 Arusha International Conference Centre Arusha, Tanzania |
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Wessex Institute of Technology,ASCE UK Group Announce EventsInternational Conference on Earthquake Resistant Engineering Structures (ERES 2009) May 11–13, 2009 Cyprus For further information please contact: Jenna Solanki, Conference Secretariat, at jsolanki@wessex.ac.uk International Conference on Optimum Design of Structures and Materials in Engineering (OPTI 2009) June 8–10, 2009 Algarve, Portugal For further information please contact: Rachel Creasey, Conference Secretariat, at rcreasey@wessex.ac.uk Disaster Management 2009 First International Conference on Disaster Management: Reducing Risk, Improving Outcomes September 23–25, 2009 New Forest, UK For further information please contact: Rachel Swinburn, Conference Manager, at rswinburn@wessex.ac.uk |
2008 World Engineering Convention in Brasilia
The World Engineering Convention will take place December 3–5, 2008, in Brasilia, Brazil, through a partnership of WFEO, CONFEA, FEBRAE and UNESCO. UPADI (Pan American Federation of Engineering Societies) will be holding its biennial conference in conjunction with WEC 2008.
The focus of this event will be the world in development and its challenges, with a theme of “Engineering: Innovation with Social Responsibility.” The conference will ask the questions:
- What is the role of engineering, engineers and technology in this new international landscape?
- How can each contribute to building a fairer and environmentally and socially responsible world?
Engineers from all over the world will exchange experiences and ideas in conferences, seminars and forums to discuss, assess and propose appropriate responses to these questions.
More information at www.wec2008.org.br
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Congress of Croatian Builders 2008The 2008 Congress of Croatian Builders will be held on November 6-8. The congress will bring together builders from Croatia as well as participants from other countries. In addition to a presentation of recent achievements of Croatian builders, participants will analyze various other pressing issues for the construction industry, with a special emphasis on fulfillment of conditions for accession to the European Union. Builders will consider and analyze what has been achieved in the construction sector, and special attention will be placed on the actual and future tasks of Croatian builders on the way towards European integration. Invitation and Call for Papers November 6–8, 2008 Cavtat, Croatia |
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Symposium on Shallow FlowsThe Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has organized a 2nd International Symposium on Shallow Flows. December 10–12, 2008 Hong Kong |
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Papers for Earthquake & Tsunami 2009The Turkish Chamber of Civil Engineers is organizing an international joint conference, Earthquake & Tsunami 2009, in association with the European Council of Civil Engineers (ECCE) and the World Council of Civil Engineers (WCCE). The conference will be held in Istanbul in June 2009. Earthquake & Tsunami 2009 will bring world experts together to advance the UN Millennium Development Goals by contributing to risk mitigation activities related to these natural disasters. June 22–24, 2009 Istanbul, Turkey |
Conference Summary
August 17–20, 2008 10th International Water Distribution System Analysis Conference |
August 27–29, 2008 5th International Engineering and Construction Conference (IECC’5) Hilton Hotel, Irvine, California Organizers: ASCE Los Angeles Section - International Committee University of California, Irvine UCI-ASCE Student Chapter |
September 10–11, 2008 2008 JSCE Annual Meeting and International Program |
September 22–26, 2008 Karst 2008 Tallahassee, FL |
September 24–26, 2008 Remediation Technologies Exhibition, RemTech 2008 Ferrara, Italy |
September 25–27, 2008 AEI '08 National Conference: Building Integration Solutions Denver, Colorado |
October 15–18, 2008 2008 Airfield & Highway Pavements Conference Bellevue, Washington http://content.asce.org/conferences/pavements2008/index.html |
October 23–25, 2008 International Workshop on Frontier Technologies for Infrastructures Engineering— IWFTIE 2008 Taipei, Taiwan |
November 5–6, 2008 (International program) November 6–8, 2008 (Main program) ASCE's 138th Annual Civil Engineering Conference Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
November 6–8, 2008 Congress of Croatian Builders 2008 Cavtat, Croatia |
November 16–19, 2008 International Low Impact Development (LID) Conference Seattle, Washington |
December 2–4, 2008 The Fourth International Conference on Forensic Engineering Westminster, London, UK |
December 3–5, 2008 The World Engineering Convention—WEC 2008 Brasilia, Brazil |
December 10–12, 2008 The 2nd International Symposium on Shallow Flows Hong Kong |
December 10–13, 2008 The Role of Engineers in Meeting Millennium Development Goals in Lesser Economies Arusha International Conference Centre Arusha, Tanzania |
January 5–7, 2009 An International Perspective on Environmental and Water Resources Bangkok, Thailand |
| March 15–19, 2009 2009 International Foundation Congress & Equipment Expo Orlando, FL |
March 18–20, 2009 3rd International Conference on Urban Transportation Systems Shanghai, China http://www.asce.org/files/pdf/conferences/Call-for-Papers-v2.pdf |
| April 30 – May 2, 2009 Structures Congress 2009 Austin, Texas http://content.asce.org/conferences/structures2009/index.html |
| May 17–21, 2009 The World Environmental & Water Resources Congress 2009 Kansas City, Missouri |
May 27–30, 2009 2009 CSCE Annual General Meeting and Conference St. Johns, Newfoundland |
| May 31 – June 3, 2009 Automated People Movers 2009 Atlanta, GA |
June 1–2, 2009 2009 Triennial Conference Coastal Engineering: Future Challenges and Risks |
June 22–24, 2009 Earthquake & Tsunami Istanbul, Turkey |
June 28 – July 1, 2009 Lifelines Earthquake Engineering Conference Oakland, CA |
| July 16–18, 2009 International Symposium on Transportation and Traffic Theory Hong Kong |
| August 2009 Cold Regions Conference Duluth, MN |
August 10–14, 2009 33rd International Association of Hydraulic Engineering & Research Congress Vancouver, Canada |
August 16–19, 2009 International Pipelines Conference 2009—Infrastructure’s Hidden Assets San Diego, CA |
November 8–12, 2009 2009 Electrical Transmission and Substation Structures Conference Fort Worth, Texas http://content.asce.org/conferences/ets2009/submissions.html |
| November 2009 Forensic Engineering Conference Washington, DC |
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