Preliminary Invitation and Call for Papers

Elegance in Structures

Organised by The Japanese Group of IABSE

IABSE Conference Nara, Japan

May 13-15, 2015

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Mode Gakuen, Spiral Towers, Nagoya, Japanphoto: courtesy Nikken Sekkei Ltd.

1__Introduction

2__Date and Place

3__Theme and Topics

4__Call for Papers Time Schedule

5__Publication Conference Format Participants Young Engineers Programme

6__Committees

8__Sponsorship and Commercial Exhibition Technical Visits Social Programme

9__About IABSE Further Information

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The IABSE Conference ‘Elegance in Structures’ will be held from May 13 -15, 2015 in Nara, Japan.

IABSE (International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineers), is one of the most prestigious international societies of structural engineering, with a history of over 80 years. It is also known as one of the largest international societies counting over 3,000 members.

We believe that the one of the most important features of the various things and systems nurtured in Japan are their delicate consideration and fine finishing. The theme of the conference ‘Elegance in Structures’, is based on this idea.

Elegance in structures does not only deal with the physical forms of structures, but more widely include elegant structural solutions to earthquakes and typhoons, elegant modeling of structures and elegant analytical procedures. We hope to welcome many guests from around the world to Nara and have a fruitful discussion, surrounded by ancient Japanese architecture.

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Bell Tower (Shoro), Todaiji, Nara, Japan

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Date: May 13-15, 2015.

Place: The conference will take place at the Nara Prefectural New Public Hall in Nara, Japan: www.shinkokaido.jp/en/

About the City of Nara

Nara is situated in the centre of Japan, which is a vertically long archipelago. Nara was the capital of Japan in the 8th century AD and a cultural centre, being the endpoint of the Silk Road. Nara is a city with many important cultural properties including Todaiji-temple, Horyu-ji temple, Heijyo-kyu etc. Small charming guest houses are also available at reasonable rates.

Date and Place

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(photo: courtesy Hanshin Expressway Comapny Ltd.)

Higashi-Kobe Bridge, Kobe, Japan

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Main Theme

The Main Theme of the conference is Elegance in Structures. We welcome both academic contributions as well as case studies.

Sub-Themes

• Elegant Structures: Buildings, bridges, other civil engineering structures

• Historical Structures: Buildings, bridges, churches, temples, other civil engineering structures

• Aesthetic Design: Shapes, color, lighting, materials, roles of architects and structural engineers, conceptual design, design competition

• New Application of Materials to Structure: Glass, FRP, Aluminum, etc.

• Innovations of Analysis, Design, and Construction: CAD, building information management, morphology, structural analysis, construction, monitoring

• Smart Solutions to Mitigate Natural Disasters: Wind, earthquake, tsunami, flood, damage control

• New Technological Advances on Sustainability: Maintenance, durability, condition assessment, repair, rehabilitation, reinforcement, energy, recycle

• New Structural Form Hybrid structures, cable supported structures, new isolation systems, space structures.

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Call for PapersParticipants wishing to present a paper in accordance with the Theme and Topics are invited to submit an abstract no longer than 300 words in English using the template available on the Conference homepage at www.iabse.org/nara2015. The specific topics addressed by the paper should be indicated. The abstract must be submitted via the link on the web site. Other methods including hard copy, email or fax submissions will not be accepted.

Abstracts must be received before May 15, 2014. Note that authors of accepted papers are expected to attend the conference.

Deadline for Submission of Abstracts: May 15, 2014

Notification to Authors (accept/reject): July 30, 2014

Deadline for Submission of Full Papers: October 30, 2014

Notification to authors (accept/reject): January 15, 2015

Mailing of Final Invitation: February 28, 2015

Conference Dates: May 13-15, 2015

Time Schedule

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West Gate of Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto, Japan

(photo: courtesy Mitsuhiko Sato Architect and Associates)

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PublicationThe printed conference proceedings will contain two-page abstracts of all papers accepted by the Scientific Committee. The full version will be included on a CD-ROM enclosed with the proceedings, and will be available at the beginning of the conference. Note that authors must register to the conference in order to have their paper published in the Conference Report.

Conference FormatThe Scientific Programme will include plenary and parallel sessions during three days. Keynote and invited speakers will address the conference generally in the plenary sessions, and thematic parallel sessions will be held for the presentation of papers selected by the Scientific Committee from those submitted. The conference will be conducted in English, without simultaneous translation.

ParticipantsThe conference addresses structural and civil engineers, architects, contractors and other professionals interested in the latest achievements and developments in research, design, construction, conservation, durability and performance of elegance in structures.

Young Engineers ProgrammeAll delegates born in 1980 or later and students will enjoy reduced registration fees. In addition a jury will award two young authors, born in or after 1980 who have personally presented their paper during the conference, with the Young Engineers’ Contribution Award, consisting of a money prize. The prize is sponsored by the IABSE Fellows. The prizes will be presented at the closing of the conference.

(photo: courtesy Nikken Sekkei Ltd.)

Skytree, Tokyo, Japan

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Scientific Committee

Yozo FUJINO, Japan (Chair)Geralt SIEBERT, Germany (Vice Chair)Tomonori NAGAYAMA, Japan (Secretary)

Dong-Ho CHOI, KoreaLuigino DEZI, ItalyKaori FUJITA, JapanHitoshi FURUTA, JapanYaojun GE, ChinaTong GUO, ChinaNamhee Kim HONG, KoreaJun KANDA, JapanAkio KASUGA, JapanMasahiro KURATA, JapanEkasit LIMSUWAN, ThailandMasato MATSUMOTO, JapanShunichi NAKAMURA, JapanMasayoshi NAKASHIMA, JapanRoberto REVILLA ANGULO, SpainJose ROMO MARTIN, SpainDevis SONDA, ItalyHarshavardhan SUBBARAO, IndiaToru TAKEUCHI, JapanAkira WADA, JapanCongzhen XIAO, China

Committees

Both photos: Kintai Bridge, Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan

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Organising Committee

Yozo FUJINO (Chair)Jun KANDA (Chair of Steering Committee)Masayoshi NAKASHIMA (Chair of Executive Committee)Akira WADA (Chair of Advisory Committee)

Executive Committee Masayoshi NAKASHIMA (Chair)Masahiro KURATA (Secretary)Mikiko KATOHiroki KITAYAMAYoshiaki KUBOTAYukihiro SHIMANOMotohide TADAKenzo TAGAToru TAKEUCHITakashi MARUYAMAMinehiro NISHIYAMATakashi YAMAGUCHI

Steering Committee

Jun KANDA (Chair)Shunichi NAKAMURA (Vice Chair)Alan BURDENKaori FUJITAMasahiro NAGATATomonori NAGAYAMA

Students from several Japanese universities are collaborating in the organisation of the conference as volunteers.

Advisory Committee

Akira WADA (Chair)Kunitomo SUGIURA (Vice Chair)Yozo FUJINOShigeru HIKONEMasaru ITOYoshiharu KANEBAKOMasahiko KATOToshihiaki KATOKenichi KAWAGUCHIMotoya KIMURAToru KOBORIMasayoshi NAKAIKazuhiro NISHIKAWATakaharu NISHIOKAShin-ichiro NOZAWATakashi OKAMOTODai SHIMAZAKIYozo SHINOZAKITakashi SHIRAIKazuya TAKEKUNIHirofumi TAKENAKAYukio TAMURAMasato YAMAMURA

Volunteers

Both photos: Kintai Bridge, Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan

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Sponsorship and Commercial Exhibition

An exhibition of relevant products and services will be organised at the conference venue. Potential exhibitors as well as those who wish to become a sponsor of the conference should contact the Conference Secretariat for more information: secretariat@IABSENara2015.org

Technical Visits

Nara is an ancient capital of Japan and surrounded by historical structures including the world’s largest wood structure “Todaiji Temple”. Kyoto and Osaka are easy to reach and there are many old and modern buildings and bridges. Technical Visits to notable structures will be arranged and offered to all delegates, including accompanying persons.

Social Programme

Exciting social programmes will be organised for all participants and accompanying persons. The Final Invitation will include more details.

Nanzenji, Kyoto, Japan

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About IABSEThe International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering was founded in 1929. The mission of IABSE is to promote the exchange of knowledge and to advance the practice of structural engineering worldwide in the service of the profession and society. To accomplish the mission IABSE organises conferences and symposia, publishes journals and other reports, and also presents awards to recognise outstanding achievements in research and practice that advance the profession of structural engineering.

OC IABSE Nara 2015 Dr. Tomonori Nagayama Department of Civil Engineering University of Tokyo Rm 335 Engineering Building 1 7-3-1 Hongo Bunkyo-ku Tokyo 113-8656 JAPAN

IABSE Secretariat c/o ETH Zurich Hoenggerberg HIL E21.3 8093 Zurich, Switzerland

Phone: +41-44-633 2647 Fax: +41-44-633 1241 E-mail: secretariat@iabse.org Web: www.iabse.org

Further Information

Ukimido Pavilion, Nara, Japan

Phone: +81-3-5841-6144 Fax: +81-3-5841-7454 E-mail: secretariat@IABSENara2015.org Web: www.iabse.org/nara2015

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Onomichi Temple, Japan