Elegance in Structures

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1 ALL STRUCTURES ALL MATERIALS w w w. i a b s e. o r g WORLDWIDE Preliminary Invitation and Call for Papers Elegance in Structures IABSE Conference Nara, Japan May 13-15, 2015 Mode Gakuen, Spiral Towers, Nagoya, Japan photo: courtesy Nikken Sekkei Ltd. Organised by The Japanese Group of IABSE

2 Contents 1 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

3 Introduction 2 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. Bell Tower (Shoro), Todaiji, Nara, Japan 1 worldwide since 1929

4 1 Date and Place 3 Date: May 13-15, Place: The conference will take place at the Nara Prefectural New Public Hall in Nara, Japan: 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. Higashi-Kobe Bridge, Kobe, Japan (photo: courtesy Hanshin Expressway Comapny Ltd.) 2

5 Themes and Topics 4 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. 3

6 1 Call for Papers 5 Participants 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 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, or fax submissions will not be accepted. Abstracts must be received before May 15, Note that authors of accepted papers are expected to attend the conference. Time Schedule 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 West Gate of Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto, Japan (photo: courtesy Mitsuhiko Sato Architect and Associates) 4

7 Skytree, Tokyo, Japan Publication The 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 Format The 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. Participants The 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 Programme All 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.) 5

8 Committees Scientific Committee Yozo FUJINO, Japan (Chair) Geralt SIEBERT, Germany (Vice Chair) Tomonori NAGAYAMA, Japan (Secretary) VinDong-Ho CHOI, Korea Vincent DE VILLE DE GOYET Luigino DEZI, Italy Kaori FUJITA, Japan Hitoshi FURUTA, Japan Yaojun GE, China Tong GUO, China Namhee Kim HONG, Korea Jun KANDA, Japan Akio KASUGA, Japan Masahiro KURATA, Japan Ekasit LIMSUWAN, Thailand Masato MATSUMOTO, Japan Shunichi NAKAMURA, Japan Masayoshi NAKASHIMA, Japan Roberto REVILLA ANGULO, Spain Jose ROMO MARTIN, Spain Mike SCHLAICH, Germany Devis SONDA, Italy Harshavardhan SUBBARAO, India Toru TAKEUCHI, Japan Akira WADA, Japan Congzhen XIAO, China Both photos: Kintai Bridge, Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan 6

9 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 KATO Hiroki KITAYAMA Yoshiaki KUBOTA Yukihiro SHIMANO Motohide TADA Kenzo TAGA Toru TAKEUCHI Takashi MARUYAMA Minehiro NISHIYAMA Takashi YAMAGUCHI Steering Committee Jun KANDA (Chair) Shunichi NAKAMURA (Vice Chair) Alan BURDEN Kaori FUJITA Masahiro NAGATA Tomonori NAGAYAMA Advisory Committee Akira WADA (Chair) Kunitomo SUGIURA (Vice Chair) Yozo FUJINO Shigeru HIKONE Masaru ITO Yoshiharu KANEBAKO Masahiko KATO Toshihiaki KATO Kenichi KAWAGUCHI Motoya KIMURA Toru KOBORI Masayoshi NAKAI Kazuhiro NISHIKAWA Takaharu NISHIOKA Shin-ichiro NOZAWA Takashi OKAMOTO Dai SHIMAZAKI Yozo SHINOZAKI Takashi SHIRAI Kazuya TAKEKUNI Hirofumi TAKENAKA Yukio TAMURA Masato YAMAMURA Volunteers Students from several Japanese universities are collaborating in the organisation of the conference as volunteers. 7

10 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 8

11 About IABSE The International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering was founded in 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. IABSE Secretariat c/o ETH Zurich Hoenggerberg HIL E Zurich, Switzerland Phone: Fax: Web: Further Information OC IABSE Nara 2015 Dr. Tomonori Nagayama Department of Civil Engineering University of Tokyo Rm 335 Engineering Building Hongo Bunkyo-ku Tokyo JAPAN Phone: Fax: secretariat@iabsenara2015.org Web: Ukimido Pavilion, Nara, Japan 9

12 10 Onomichi Temple, Japan