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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

Contents
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

Introduction

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

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worldwide since 1929

Date and Place

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.
Higashi-Kobe Bridge, Kobe, Japan

(photo: courtesy Hanshin Expressway Comapny Ltd.)

Themes and Topics

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.

Call for Papers

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 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.

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)

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.)

Committees
Scientific Committee
Yozo FUJINO, Japan (Chair)
Geralt SIEBERT, Germany (Vice Chair)
Tomonori NAGAYAMA, Japan
(Secretary)
Dong-Ho CHOI, Korea
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
Devis SONDA, Italy
Harshavardhan SUBBARAO, India
Toru TAKEUCHI, Japan
Akira WADA, Japan
Congzhen XIAO, China

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

Organising Committee

Advisory Committee

Yozo FUJINO (Chair)

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

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

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

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 worlds 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

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

Ukimido Pavilion, Nara, Japan

Onomichi Temple, Japan

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