The 1st International Conference on
CIVIL ENGINEERING
- TOWARDS A BETTER ENVIRONMENT
Coimbra, Portugal
14 – 16 June 2009
Venue University of Coimbra Polo II - Pinhal de Marrocos 3030-290 Coimbra, Portugal
Conference Chairperson Professor Isabel Pinto University of Coimbra, Portugal
Introduction
Civil Engineering is very often blamed as one of the greatest responsible for environmental degradation. At the same time, Civil Engineering should promote the development of the society, by improving dignity and comfort of the people. Can development be implemented taking care of the environment simultaneously? This is the motto for the conference: how can Civil Engineering be environmentally friendly while still doing its job ? what is it doing nowadays for achieving that goal?
The City of Coimbra in Portugal
Rich in tradition, the old University town of Coimbra, principal town of its own district and the see of a bishop, lies halfway between Lisbon and Oporto in the hilly country of Beira Litoral. It is built on the right bank of the Rio Mondego, here skirting the chalk hills of the Serra de Lorvao. The 18,000 or so Coimbra University students are very much a feature of life in the town. Bareheaded, they wear a long black robe (batina) under a black cape (capa), with facings of different colors for the various faculties. On the occasion of the Queima das Fitas, the examination celebrations held in the middle of May, these facings are ceremonially burned as part of a giant spectacle. With its fine old buildings, many of them dating from the time of Manuel I, and many other art treasures, Coimbra is an ideal location for the Conference. Footnote: Following the Conference, on 17-19 June 2009 at the same venue The 4th International Conference on THE CONCRETE FUTURE - We will welcome your participation too. CI-Premier Pte Ltd 150 Orchard Road #07-14 Orchard Plaza Singapore 238841 Email: cipremie@singnet.com.sg Web: www.cipremier.com
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
Chairperson:
REGISTRATION FORM (CE09)
Name (pl print): _____________________________________ Affiliation: _________________________________________ Address:___________________________________________ _________________________________________________ ______________________Country:_____________________ Tel: ____________________ Fax: ______________________ E-Mail: ___________________________________________
(or clip your business/name card here)
Isabel Pinto, University of Coimbra, Portugal
Members:
Ana Bastos, Paulo Coelho, Fernando Branco (University of Coimbra, Portugal)
Advisors:
Prof Sergio Lopes, University of Coimbra,Portugal Prof Carlos Quintal, University of Merida, Mexico Prof Jorge de Brito, IST, Portugal Prof Lorreta Li, University of British Columbia, Canada Prof Conceição Cunha, University of Coimbra, Portugal ProfEm Seng Lip Lee, National University of Singapore Dr C C Chang, Yale University, USA Mr C R Alimchandani, STUP Consultants, India ProfEm G M Sabnis, Howard University, USA Prof F Mola, Politecnico di Milano, Italy Mr M Khrapko, CBE Consultancy Ltd, New Zealand Prof O Wallevik, Reykjavik University, Iceland Dr Rana Al-Fares, Kuwait University, Kuwait
Conference Director:
REGISTRATION FEES
• Pre-Conference Cocktails -14 Jun 2009 = 40 euros • Conference Dinner (guests) -15 Jun 2009 = 60 euros • Reg. Fees - on 16-17 Jun 2009 = 500 euros
(incl. lunch & refreshments, proceedings)
Er John S Y Tan, CI-Premier Pte Ltd, Singapore
Secretary:
Ms Peggy L P Teo, CONLOG, Singapore
Themes (others may also be included): Air quality Education Energy savings Fluvial and coastal protection Reuse and recycling in construction Risk management Soil and water protection Territorial and Urban planning special theme topics
• Special Student Reg. Fee (without conference dinner)
= 300 euros
All payment is to be made to ‘CI-PREMIER PTE LTD’.
MODES OF PAYMENT
1. Telegraphic Transfer (The payer is responsible for all bank charges incurred)
Account Name: CI-Premier Pte Ltd Bank Name and Address
SEND YOUR SUBMISSIONS EARLY
You are cordially invited to submit an abstract in one A4 page, within the theme of the conference as appended to: The Conference Director (CE09) CI-PREMIER PTE LTD 150 Orchard Road #07-14, Orchard Plaza Singapore 238841 Tel: +65 67332922 Fax: +65 62353530 E-mail: cipremie@singnet.com.sg
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Please send us a copy of your bank transfer order. 2. Credit Cards (VISA & MASTERCARD only) are acceptable. Please give details and authorisation for charge by email or fax. Alternatively you may remit directly by internet.
Cancellation Policy: (only acceptable in writing to the Secretariat)
IMPORTANT DATES
Abstracts (300-500 words) are invited to be send by email to the Secretariat before 01 Feb 2009 Notification of acceptance 01 March 2009 Full Text) to be received by 30 April 2009
One week before date of conference: full refund less 25% overhead / administration charges; no refund thereafter, however, a set of the conference documentation will be sent to you, or alternatively you may send a replacement (please advise name) at no extra cost.
Notice:
INITIAL CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
14 Jun 09 – in Conference HQ Hotel – (1600-1830) early registration – (1830-1930) welcome reception 15 Jun 09 – in University of Coimbra – (0900-1930) opening session OWICS LECTURE by Dr C T Tam, Singapore Keynote and special papers with refreshments and lunch – (1930-2230) Conference Dinner-Venue to be advised 16 Jun 09 – in University of Coimbra – (0900-1730) Technical paper presentations with refreshments and lunch and award presentations.
The organiser reserves the right to change the venue and/ or programme or cancel the conference if deemed necessary. In the event of a cancellation, all fees paid will be refunded.
Announcement
We invite you to continue your participation in London and attend the FIB and The Concrete Society conference on “CONCRETE: 21st century superhero -Building a sustainable future”, 22-24 June 2009 at the Business Design Centre, London UK. For details: Web: www.fiblondon09.com
4th
You are also invited to participate in the International Conference on THE CONCRETE FUTURE, 17-19 June 2009 at University of Coimbra, Portugal