February 2010
Save the Date for ASCE’s 140th Annual Civil Engineering Conference
Cultivating a global perspective today for a dynamic tomorrow
Save the date for ASCE’s 140th Annual Civil Engineering Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, from October 21–23, 2010. Focusing on the conference theme, Today’s Civil Engineers: Innovating a Dynamic Future, this conference is a prime opportunity for international collaboration. A world-wide perspective is essential to overcoming obstacles presented by new challenges in globalization, local and national economies, and the sustainability of our planet. This October engineers from all over the world will meet in Las Vegas to plan our future. Will you be among them?
Be there to share and reinforce your knowledge, leadership skills, and professionalism. Stay tuned to the Conference Web site for more detailed information as it is released.
Press Briefs
“U.S. Keeps Foreign Ph.D.s ,” by David Wessel, The Wall Street Journal, January 26, 2010—A study has found that 62% of foreigners who earned Ph.D.s in science and engineering at U.S. universities in 2002 were still in the U.S. in 2007, despite predictions that U.S. immigration restrictions after 9/11 and growing opportunities for science and engineering work in China and India would greatly decrease that number, reports an article in The Wall Street Journal. Data compiled by the U.S. Energy Department's Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education also showed that 60% of those receiving PhDs in 1997 were still in the U.S. a decade later. Looking at 2002 graduates, 92% of Chinese and 81% of Indians were in the U.S. after five years, while 41% of South Koreans and 52% of Germans were, the article reports. Countries with the smallest percentage of U.S.-educated science and engineering doctorates remaining in the U.S. are Japan, Mexico, Brazil, and Thailand, according to the article. How these numbers will change for the years of the recent economic downturn and the weak U.S. job market remains to be seen, but some experts expect more U.S.-trained Ph.D.s will return home. A recent informal survey by a Duke University professor found that three-quarters of the skilled Chinese and Indian graduates who had returned home did so because of career opportunities, quality-of-life concerns, and family ties, and not for visa issues, the article says. About 70% of the Chinese and 61% of the Indians said chances for career advancement were better in their home country. Overall, foreigners make up about 40% of all science and engineering Ph.D. holders in the U.S., and according to a recent National Science Foundation survey, there were 158,430 foreign science and engineering students enrolled in U.S. graduate programs in April 2009, up 8% from the previous year, the article reports.
“Huge hydroelectric dam approved in Brazil's Amazon,” Reuters, February 1, 2010—Brazil has approved construction of a controversial $17 billion, 11,000 megawatt hydroelectric dam on the Xingu River in the Amazon rainforest, reports an article from Reuters. The proposed construction of the Belo Monte dam in the Amazon state of Para is part of a major government investment drive to help the country keep up with soaring energy demand from a rapidly expanding economy. According to the Environment Minister of Brazil, the project will flood 97 square miles (500 sq km) of rainforest, of which about half is already flooded naturally during the rainy season, but environmental groups still warn about damage to the regions ecosystem, the article reports. Original plans called for four hydroelectric dams, but the project was cut back significantly to address environmental concerns and the potential displacement of indigenous tribes, the article says. Brazil's environment ministry notes that the environmental impact exists but has been weighed in the balance with the projected benefits. The environmental license lists 40 requirements that must be fulfilled by the companies interested in constructing the hydroelectric dam, the article reports. Those requirements include more studies, local infrastructure construction, and maintenance of the local environment. According to the article, the winning company would have to spend around $800 million to fulfill these demands, which includes new housing for 12,000 people who will need to be relocated.
“Tough Tunneling Defines Belfast Sewer Fix,” by Peter Reina, ENR, December 9, 2009—Despite some setbacks from unexpectedly difficult tunneling conditions, the city of Belfast hopes to complete its 9.4-kilometer-long stormwater storage tunnel system by Christmas, reports an article in ENR. This Northern Ireland project aims to capture untreated overflows from periodic storms, thereby reducing the risk of flooding in the Belfast area and cutting the amount of pollutants entering the city’s River Lagan by 80% of present levels, the article says. The work will upgrade a sewer network that dates from the Victorian era, and will cost about $195 million. With an 85,000-cu-m storage capacity, the new system will provide one-in-30-year flood protection, up from the standard 20-year flood protection, to account for global warming, the article reports. The city’s tunnels stretch in an inverted Y- configuration that carries sewage to a new pumping station next to the treatment plant. One 3.75-km-long tunnel has a 2.44-m internal diameter and was driven by an earth-pressure-balance machine. The somewhat narrower second tunnel, 1.8 kilometers long, was pipe-jacked. Both feed into a 3.7-km-long, 4-m-diameter bore to a 37-m wide, 41-m deep terminal pumping station equipped with six pumps, the article says. With one pump on standby, the other five can lift 16 cu m of wastewater per second to the surface to be screened and released. Tunneling went through a variety of materials, including sand, clay, and hard dolerite, a type of basalt. Encountering more dolerite than expected was one factor that slowed the project work by three months, the article reports. Now, with one sewage project heading for completion, Northern Ireland is set to begin work on a second, reports the article.
“Portlander uses plastic bottles to build classrooms, community in Guatemala,” by Matthew Preusch, The Oregonian, January 05, 2010—A school in Granados, Guatemala, was built with walls made of used plastic bottles and other materials thanks to the efforts of a Portland, Oregon, Peace Corps volunteer, reports an article in The Oregonian. When the village lacked money to complete a local school building, the young woman mobilized local residents and non-profit organizations to collect more than 4,000 discarded plastic bottles from ditches, gutters, and trash piles and then stuff the bottles with plastic litter to add to their bulk, the article reports. As many as 250 pieces of litter were crammed into each bottle using sticks, the article says. To complete the walls, the stuffed bottles were sandwiched vertically between chicken wire, with the gaps filled by plastic bags. The chicken wire then got a few layers of a concrete-and-sand mix, which was later painted a bright orange, the article says. Contributions of $3000 and the help of volunteers from the group Hug it Forward also helped make the effort possible, according to the article. (The article did not address how such construction stands up to seismic or other stresses.)
“Qatar Gets Hot Over $1 Billion Solar Power Plant,” All Headline News, January 6, 2010—Plans for the construction of a $1 billion solar power plant are underway in Qatar, despite the fact that the country is one of the world's largest natural gas exporters, reports All Headline News. Qatar sees alternative energy sources as a way to meet a soaring domestic power demand, one that will only increase, the article says. In addition, such moves lead to power production that is more environmentally friendly. The idea of developing alternative sources of energy, including solar and nuclear, and preserving more oil and gas revenues for economic investment is not new to the region, the article notes. For example, in 2009 the United Arab Emirates awarded a $40 billion contract to a South Korean consortium to build the Emirates’ first nuclear power plant, which will generate up to 40,000 watts to meet increasing energy demands. Work on the project is scheduled to start in 2012, the article says.
Region 10 Roundup
Region 10 Board of Governors Addresses International Section/Group Advancement at Meeting in Hong Kong
The 2009-2010 Region 10 Board of Governors held their first face-to-face meeting in Hong Kong and Macau on January 16 & 17, 2010. A one-day seminar was held a day before the board meeting on “Reliability and Sustainability of Civil Engineering Systems. Presenters included Professor Alfred H. Ang, Hon.M.ASCE of the University of California, Irvine; Professor Wilson H. Tang, Hon.M.ASCE of the Hong Kong University Science and Technology; Dr. John L. Endicott, Chairman of Maunsell Geotechnical Services Ltd., AECOM of Hong Kong; Del Redvers, Head of Sustainability of BMT of the United Kingdom; and Dr. John D. Holmes of JDH Consulting of Australia. The seminar proved to be popular among members of the ASCE Hong Kong Section as 42 attended the seminar.
During its meeting, the Region 10 Board of Governors appointed three interim Governors--Pratim Ghose from Thailand, Constantine Memos from Greece, and Mostafa Soliman from Egypt, to help fast-track the reactivation of dormant international sections and groups in their sub-regions and the reorganization and revitalization of active ones.
The Board also approved the applications of the Costa Rica, Nigeria and the Philippines International Groups to upgrade to section status. Other applications were held, pending the fulfillment of required activities.
Those who attended the Board of Governors meeting included International & Region 10 Director Potenciano Leoncio, Jr. (Philippines), Chair; Albert Yeung (Hong Kong), Vice Chair; Tai Sik Lee (South Korea), Treasurer; Emmanuel Adeyemo (Nigeria), Secretary; Himansu Banerjee (Australia), Assistant Secretary; Ronald Hine (Costa Rica) Auditor; Prof. Alfred Ang, Adviser to the Board; and Meggan Maughan-Brown, Director-International Relations from ASCE World Headquarters in Reston, VA. Professor Rodolfo Cardenas of the Costa Rica Institute of Technology and President of the Construction Engineers Association of Costa Rica also came to observe the Board’s proceedings.
Establishing friendship, camaraderie and networking opportunities among the engineering community worldwide are prime objectives of Region 10’s international outreach programs to ASCE Groups and Sections and the local societies whenever the Region 10 Board of Governors meets.
While in Hong Kong, the Governors met and had dinner with the ASCE Student Chapter of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), under the guidance of Professor J.S. Kuang of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. A cocktail reception-dinner in honor of the Board was also hosted by the ASCE Hong Kong Section Board of Directors, led by Past President Patrick Cheung and President-Elect Jun Yang. Officials of the Civil Division and Structural Division of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, the Institution of Civil Engineers Hong Kong Association, the Engineers Australia Hong Kong Section, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the Chu Hai College of Higher Education, and the Hong Kong Vocational Training Council Institute were also present at the reception party, together with leaders from the consultancy and construction sectors and fellow members of ASCE.
In a stop-off in Macau, the Board was welcomed at a luncheon reception by the leadership of the Macau Institution of Engineers, led by President Man Io Leong. The Board was also received by professors and the student group of the University of Macau, led by Professor Vai Pan Lu, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Professor Kelvin Yuen, head of the department. After a lunch reception hosted the next day by the Civil Engineering Laboratory of Macau, the President of the Laboratory, Peng Kong Ao led the Board of Governors on a tour of its new facility in Taipa, Macau.
The Region 10 Board of Governors wishes to thank all of those who contributed to the planning and success of the ASCE Region 10 Board of Governors’ various meetings and visits in Hong Kong and Macau.
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From left to right, starting in front: Tai Sik Lee (South Korea), Potenciano Leoncio, Jr. (Philippines), Emmanuel Adeyemo (Nigeria); Meggan Maughan-Brown (USA), Alfred Ang (USA), Ronald Hine (Costa Rica); Himansu Banerjee (Australia), Rodolfo Cardenas (Costa Rica), and Albert Yeung (Hong Kong).
ASCE Taiwan International Group Announces
6th Annual English Presentation Contest
The 6th Annual English Presentation Contest organized by the ASCE Taiwan International Group (ASCE-TWIG) will be held at the National Chengong University, Tainan on May 1 and at the National Taiwan University, Taipei, on May 8, 2010. Both undergraduate and graduate participants are encouraged to submit their one-page abstract before the deadline on April 20, 2010. The goal of the contest is to promote the international competitiveness of civil engineers in Taiwan. The contest will help broaden the vision of local practitioners and encourage students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels to make presentations, including technical papers at international conferences. Participants will receive the unique experience of learning from judges and their peers. Asked to consider anything from analytical research to real-world project case studies, the individual candidate must submit a proposed presentation outline prior to the presentation contest. The annual event also becomes a perfect chance to promote the organization locally. In the past, the contest results were recognized by the Ministry of Education (MOE) as well as the engineering community in Taiwan.
The winners of each level will receive an award certificate along with a cash prize. Meanwhile, the winners of the undergraduate and graduate levels will also become representatives of the ASCE-TWIG to various international functions. For the winner of year 2010, he/she will become a young engineer delegate to participate in the 5th Civil Engineering Conference in the Asian Region (CECAR) in 2010. Since there was no specific requirement on the nationality of an individual, the first place of last year's contest at the graduate level went to Paola Valdivia, a native-Spanish speaker from Bolivia. The organizer would like to acknowledge many sponsors, including the Ministry of Education in Taiwan, Sinotech Engineering Consultants, Ltd., the Chinese Institute of Civil and Hydraulic Engineers (CICHE), and the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE), U. K.
To find details about presentation contest, click here.
ASCE News and Notes
Taiwanese Engineering Titan Wins
ASCE Award for Industry Research
Samuel Yen-Liang Yin, Ph.D., M.ASCE, chief executive officer of the Taiwan-based conglomerate Ruentex Group, has been chosen the winner of ASCE's 2010 Henry L. Michel Award for Industry Advancement of Research. The award honors global leaders in design and construction research whose vision and dedication have laid cornerstones for improving the quality of lives around the world. Named by Forbes as Taiwan's 17th wealthiest man, the engineer and entrepreneur will receive his award at the 2010 OPAL Gala on March 25 in Washington, D.C.
Nominations for the 2011 Michel Award are welcome through October 1, 2010. Click here to find out more about 2011 Michel Award.
New Year, New Look, New Member Benefits
Notice anything different? You will see a fresh look to the ASCE e-mails you receive in 2010.
Plus, you now have the option to modify the amount of ASCE e-mails you receive using a brand new personal subscription management page. Visit http://www.asce.org/membersonly/subscriptions.cfm, to access your personal e-mail subscription management page and simply check the boxes next to the types of e-mails and eNewsletters you would like to receive.
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2010 Visiting International Fellows
Prepare for EWRI Congress
The Environmental & Water Resources Institute (EWRI) of ASCE annually features their Visiting International Fellowship, which promotes opportunities for individuals from developing nations to attend and participate in the organization’s yearly congress. The fellowships provide support to participate in the May 2010 World Environmental & Water Resources Congress in Providence, Rhode Island, and in several days of supplementary activities during their visit to the U.S. The objectives of the fellowship are to increase the participation of water resources and environmental professionals from developing countries in EWRI conferences, and to promote sustained professional and cultural exchange.
This year, the three fellows have been chosen from a group of strong applicants, and they are preparing to attend the EWRI Congress this May. The winners for the 2010 Visiting International Fellowship are:
- Dr. Seyed Saeid Eslamian, Department of Water Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Esfahan, Iran
- Dr. Chandra Shekhar Prasad Ojha, Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India
- Dr. Marine Nalbandyan, Senior Researcher, The Center for Ecological-noosphere Studies, National Academy of Sciences, Yerevan, Armenia
Fellowships include a one-year membership in EWRI and/or the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and registration fees for the conference. The remainder of the fellowship can be used to partially cover conference travel expenses.
For additional information and to apply for next year’s Fellowship, please see http://www.cabnr.unr.edu/saito/infovif.htm.
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ASCE News Seeks Articles from ASCE Organizations
ASCE News, the Society’s monthly newspaper, invites sections, branches, student chapters, committees, and other ASCE organizations to submit newsworthy items for inclusion in the newspaper. Articles may cover service projects, research, educational outreach, human interest, and other timely activities that would be of interest to the Society’s membership. In addition, ASCE News publishes brief articles about member achievements as well as obituaries. Send queries or potential articles to ascenews@asce.org, or contact Brett Hansen, associate editor of ASCE News, at bhansen@asce.org or (703) 295-6041
Insights Podcast Features Black & Veatch
Chief on Sustainable Engineering Solutions
A new Insights episode featuring Virginia Valentine, County Manager/CEO, Clark County (Las Vegas), Nevada, has been posted at www.asce.org/insights.
In this episode, Valentine talks about what most keeps her up at night, her greatest professional accomplishment and regret, as well as her admiration for Marie Curie. She also shares her thoughts on current threats and opportunities for the civil engineering industry in terms of the shifting focus from project design to a more holistic systems approach.
Note: Valentine is a current member of the ASCE Industry Leaders Council and was a former ASCE Board member.
Post Your Resume or Job to Multiple Web Sites
ASCE in collaboration with other top engineering societies has formed the Engineering & Science Career Network (ESCN). The ESCN allows job seekers to post their resume, and employers to post their jobs, to the ASCE Career Connections website and have it automatically posted to partner websites.
ESCN partners include ASME, ACEC, AREMA, AEG, ASCE and ARMA. There are no additional fees to pay or buttons to press; it’s automatic!
Important New U.S. Travel Regulation for
International Visitors Takes Effect
Effective January 20, 2010, inbound travelers to the United States from Visa Waiver Program countries may be denied boarding by the airlines if they have not complied with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Electronic System for Travel Authorization program.
ESTA, introduced in January 2009, requires all international travelers from VWP countries to register in an online database. Previously, international travelers had to fill out an I-94W form before each trip, but ESTA seeks to streamline and update the process. Now, international travelers to the U.S. must go to the ESTA Web site and fill out an application before entering the country by air or sea. If approved, the authorization is good for two years and can be renewed. Travelers no longer have to fill out an I-94W form before each trip. U.S. officials say ESTA will speed up the process for travelers, enable customs officials to screen passengers in advance, and improve security.
Since ESTA was unveiled on January 12, 2009, it has not been strictly enforced. Those who didn’t apply for ESTA were given a friendly reminder to do so next time. But starting January 20, 2010, the program has new teeth and, according to the Web site, “VWP travelers who have not received an ESTA approval … may be denied boarding. CBP [U.S. Customs and Border Protection] will handle emergencies on a case-by-case basis.” On January 20, DHS officials initiated a 60-day transition to enforced ESTA compliance for air carriers. After that period, the I-94W forms will be eliminated, and airlines risk fines for allowing travelers to board without the proper documentation.
The ESTA requirement does not affect U.S. citizens returning from overseas, people from VWP countries traveling on a valid U.S. visa, or travelers from non-VWP nations.
Student News
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
ASCE Publications
Economics and Finance for Engineers and Planners: Managing Infrastructure and Natural Resources,by Neil Sadler Grigg
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Civil engineers who design, construct, or manage infrastructure or environmental systems often find themselves facing decisions that involve factors outside technical and engineering requirements: Can a transportation system be made more sustainable? How can you balance environmental demands with available financing? How can priorities for building and repairing water systems be established in light of limited resources? International Articles in ASCE's Civil Engineering
The following international-related articles appeared in the December and January 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.)
December 2009
Mixed-Use Development Mimics Terraced Cityscape
Stacked Towers Create Vertical City in Rotterdam
Medieval English Church Repaired, Preserved
Tallest Building in Vietnam to Feature Cantilevered Helipad, Lotus Design
Global Infrastructure Issues Detailed in FIDIC Report
January 2010
Former Hong Kong Airport Site to Be Redeveloped
Conferences from ASCE, International Partners, Agreements of Cooperation
2010 Earth and Space Conference
Why Should You Attend Earth and Space 2010?
Beyond the beauty of Honolulu, Hawaii, the setting for this international Conference from March 14-17, 2010, there will be intense student competitions, keynote speeches by distinguished leaders in the industry, educational sessions to advance best practices, an exclusive tour of the world-class Mauna Kea Observatories, and more. In addition you will have the opportunity to celebrate high-achieving members of the profession, including NASA astronaut and scientist Harrison H. Schmitt, at the ASD Banquet and Awards Ceremony.
Be prepared to share knowledge and promote understanding as East Meets West during this three day conference. With a historically rich international presence, this conference is a prime opportunity to gain a global perspective on industry challenges.
Don’t miss your chance to attend, and make sure to apply for your international visa today. For more information on the symposia topics, see the registration page link. Register for the Conference before March 1, 2010 to save!
March 14–17, 2010
Honolulu, Hawaii
EWRI International Events
Register Now for the 2010 International Low Impact Development Conference The 2010 International Low Impact Development (LID) Conference is coming to San Francisco, California from April 11–14, 2010. The Conference will highlight new and continuing work, including research, developments, and community adoption of LID throughout the U.S. and internationally. New this year—pre-conference workshops, a community service event, and dinner at a landmark restaurant on Fisherman's Wharf. Technical tours to sites that demonstrate successful applications of LID are also planned. For more information on LID 2010 and to learn how you can request an invitation letter, please visit the Conference Web site and don’t forget to register! |
2010 Watershed Management Conference You are invited to submit paper abstracts online for the 2010 Watershed Management Conference: Innovations in Watershed Management Under Land Use and Climate Change, which will be held August 23–27, 2010, in Madison, Wisconsin. Conference Topics Include:
For more information about the conference, or to view a complete list of conference topics and sub-topics, please visit the conference website at: http://www.asce.org/conferences/watershedmanagement2010 |
Conference on Scour and Erosion
The 5th International Conference on Scour and Erosion will be held November 7–10, 2010 in San Francisco, CA. For more information on the conference, please visit www.icse-5.org. |
Sustainable Engineering in the Eastern MediterraneanThe Engineers Without Borders International (EWB-I) meeting will bring together engineers from EWB–Israel, –Palestine, –Egypt, –Greece, –Macedonia, –Jordan, –Lebanon and –USA. It is a follow up to a meeting that took place in the year 2009, to develop an action plan for collaborative initiatives in sustainable community development that cross borders in the region. March 3–6, 2010 Sustainable Engineering in the Eastern Mediterranean Larnaca, Cyprus |
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National Sustainable Design Expo The 6th Annual National Sustainable Design Expo is scheduled to take place on the National Mall in Washington, DC, on April 24–25, 2010. This event was created to bring together professional scientists, engineers, and business leaders around innovations designed to advance economic growth while reducing environmental impact. The Expo showcases the innovative designs of the P3 student teams addressing alternative energy technologies, collection, purification and distribution of water, agricultural practices to reduce pesticide run-off, new technologies for green buildings and many more approaches to improve society's sustainability. In addition, it provides a forum for the government, non-profit, and business community to demonstrate their diverse approaches to sustainability. April 24–25, 2010 The 6th Annual National Sustainable Design Expo National Mall, Washington, DC Click here to find more information. |
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International Conference on Trends,Approaches in CE EducationYou are invited to submit a paper to Trends and Approaches in Civil Engineering Education (TRACE 2010), an International Conference on Civil Engineering Education organized by the Department of Civil Engineering of Eastern Mediterranean University in North Cyprus. Important dates: Famagusta, North Cyprus |
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International Engineering and Construction Conference Abstracts are being accepted for the 6th International Engineering and Construction Conference (IECC’6)—Advances in Affordable Housing & Green Construction, to be held in Cairo, Egypt. Organizers: ASCE Los Angeles Section - International Committee ASCE Egypt Section University of California, Irvine Housing & Building National Research Center Ministry of Housing, Utilities & Urban Development, Egypt Green Building Council, Egypt Call for papers: Authors are invited to submit abstracts by February 20, 2010. Deadline for full papers: April 15, 2010. For registration details and more information click here. Venue: Housing & Building National Research Center Cairo, Egypt June 28–30, 2010 |
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SEI Announces Co-Sponsorship of International Conferences |
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ASCE’s Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) announces non-financial co-sponsorship of the following international conferences: 2010 U.S.–Canada Joint Conference on Earthquake Engineering: Reaching Beyond Borders. The Ninth U.S. National and Tenth Canadian Conference on Earthquake Engineering to be held in Toronto, Canada, in 2010, will provide an opportunity for both researchers and practitioners to share the latest knowledge and techniques for understanding and mitigating the effects of earthquakes. July 25–29, 2010 Toronto, Canada ISRERM 2010—The aim of the International Symposium on Reliability Engineering and Risk Management 2010 is to bring engineers and scientists from all over the world together to present and discuss innovative methodologies and the practical applications of these technologies in the field of reliability engineering and risk management. For more information see the conference brochure. September 23–26, 2010 Shanghai, China IALCCE 2010—The Second International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering aims to bring together the very best work that has been done in the field of life-cycle civil engineering and related topics, stimulate and promote research into this field, and bridge the gap between theory and practice. October 27–30, 2010 Taipei, Taiwan SEWC 2011—The Structural Engineering World Congress is dedicated to the art, science and practice of structural engineering. Previous Congresses: 1998 – San Francisco, California 2002 – Yokohama, Japan 2007 – Bangalore, India April 4–6, 2011 Lake Como, Italy |
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Call for Papers – Civil EngineeringConference in the Asian Region
The 5th International Civil Engineering Conference hosted by Engineers Australia, together with the Australasian Structural Engineering Conference, will bring together a broad cross-section of the civil and structural engineering professionals who want to learn, network and advance their technical skills.
The theme for the conference is "Innovative Community Building." This event will seek to incorporate two fundamental discussion forums:
Call for papers: Authors are invited to submit 250-word abstracts by February 19, 2010. All abstracts should be submitted on-line. For more information click here. The 5th Civil Engineering Conference in the Asian Region August 8–12, 2010 Sydney Convention and Exhibition Center, Australia |
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SB10 Sustainable Community – BuildingSMART
September 22–24, 2010 Espoo, Finland |
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International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering
The 2nd Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering will be held at the National Taiwan University of Science & Technology (Taiwan Tech) in Taipei, Taiwan on October 27–30, 2010 ( www.ialcce2010.org ). Key dates: October 27–30, 2010 The Second International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering (IALCCE2010) Taipei, Taiwan |
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Zurich Hosts 6th International StructuralEngineering and Construction ConferenceCo-Sponsors: American Concrete Institute; American Society of Civil Engineers; Canadian Society for Civil Engineering; Chartered Institute of Building; Institute of Civil Engineers; University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Wayne State College of Engineering
Organized by: The ISEC Society
June 21–26, 2011 6th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference (ISEC-6) Zurich, Switzerland |
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CSCE International Conference on Short
The Sustainable Community Conference aims for sustainable neighborhood solutions with global optimization and local design, differentiation and branding, active end-user involvement, paradigm shift and new business opportunities.
Conference Summary
March 14–17, 2010 Earth and Space 2010 Conference Honolulu, Hawaii http://content.asce.org/conferences/earthspace2010/index.html |
April 11–14, 2010 Low Impact Development 2010 |
April 24–25, 2010 The 6th Annual National Sustainable Design Expo National Mall, Washington, DC |
May 16–20, 2010 World Environmental & Water Resources Congress 2010 |
| May 21–29, 2010 2010 ICOLD Annual Meeting Vietnam |
June 3–5, 2010 GeoShanghai 2010 Tongji University Shanghai |
June 28–30, 2010 6th International Engineering and Construction Conference (IECC’6)—Advances in Affordable Housing & Green Construction Housing & Building National Research Center Cairo, Egypt |
August 8–11, 2010 ASCE EMI 2010 Conference University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA |
August 8–12, 2010 The 5th Civil Engineering Conference in the Asian Region Sydney Convention and Exhibition Center, Australia |
August 23–27, 2010 Watershed Management 2010 http://content.asce.org/conferences/watershedmanagement2010/ |
September 1–3, 2010 2010 JSCE Annual Meeting *International Program, September 1–2, 2010 Venue: Hokkaido University Sapporo Campus |
September 22–24, 2010 SB10 Sustainable Community BuildingSMART Espoo, Finland |
October 9–13, 2010 ISMAR7: 7th International Symposium on Managed Aquifer Recharg |
October 20–22, 2010 2010 KSCE Annual Conference & Civil Exposition Incheon, Korea The Venue - Songdo Convensia |
October 21–23, 2010 ASCE’s 140th Annual Civil Engineering Conference Las Vegas, Nevada |
October 27–30, 2010 The Second International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering (IALCCE2010) Taipei, Taiwan |
| November 7–10, 2010 The 5th International Conference on Scour and Erosion San Francisco, CA |
December 1–3, 2010 International Conference on Integrating Innovative and Sustainable Engineering Technologies in Achieving Millennium Development Goals Arusha, Tanzania Arusha International Conference Centre |
June 21–26, 2011 6th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference (ISEC-6) Zurich, Switzerland |
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