Preliminary Invitation and Call for Papers

Engineering the Developing World

Organised by:

The Malaysian Group of IABSE

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Introduction
Venue
Themes and Topics
Call for Papers
Time Schedule
Publication
Conference Format
Participants
Young Engineers Programme
Sponsorship and Commercial Exhibition
Technical Visits
Social Programme
About IABSE
Further Information

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Introduction

The IABSE Conference Engineering the Developing World will be

held in Kuala Lumpur from 25-27 April 2018. The Conference is being
hosted by the Malaysian Group of IABSE. The Organising Committee
is being chaired by Paul Mullins and the Scientific Committee is being
chaired by David Collings.

IABSE (International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering)

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 comprising members in 100
countries, counting 51 National Groups worldwide.

This Conference aims to bring together professional engineers,

researchers and public agencies locally from Southeast Asia as well as
from around the world to exchange ideas on engineering issues
inherent in developing nations achieving developed status.

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Venue

Place:

The Conference will take place at the Double Tree @ Hilton in

the heart of Kuala Lumpur

Address:

The Intermark, Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Website:

http://doubletree3.hilton.com/

Double Tree @ Hilton

About Malaysia
Malaysia is a multi-cultural, developed country which offers the very best of
Asia. Its capital, Kuala Lumpur, located on the Western Peninsula, is a key
regional transportation hub and trading port. It is easily accessible and well
serviced by both international and regional flights.

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Themes and Topics

Theme: Engineering the Developing World
Large Scale Infrastructure Projects
Regional and international bridge, tunnelling and structural projects are
becoming ever more ambitious, especially in the developing world,
where they become showcases for nascent economies.

Engineering Innovations for Rapid Urbanisation

As the world becomes increasingly urbanised technical innovation is
paramount where urban constraints continually challenge designers.

Towards Achieving a Low Carbon Footprint

The importance of achieving a low carbon footprint is already
recognised in developed economies, however, are the same
considerations being given in the developing world?

Harmonising New and Old

The integration of new with old is a challenge which requires sensitive
consideration, especially in developing nations where often the gulf
between the two can almost seem eternal.

The Future of Aesthetic Design

Is there a future for aesthetics in design where cost increasingly
becomes the only driving factor? This is an important question in
rapidly developing economies, where it is oft left behind.
The conference will cover, but is not limited to, the above themes and topics.

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Call for Papers

Participants willing to present a paper in accordance with the Themes

and Topics are invited to submit an abstract not exceeding 300 words
in English using the template available on the conference webpage at
www.iabse.org/KualaLumpur2018. The specific topics addressed by
the paper should be indicated. The abstract must be submitted via the
link on the website. Note that the authors of accepted papers are
expected to attend the conference.
Abstracts must be received before 30 April, 2017
Note that authors of accepted papers are expected to attend the
conference.

Time Schedule
Notification of acceptance of Abstracts:

30 June 2017

Deadline for Submission of Full Papers:

30 September 2017

Notification of acceptance of Full Papers:

31 October 2017

Conference Dates:

25-27 April 2018

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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 USB stick 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, agents and other professionals interested in the latest
achievements and developments in research, design, construction,
conservation, durability and performance of sustainable infrastructure.

Young Engineers Programme

All delegates born in 1984 or later and students will enjoy reduced
registration fees. In addition a jury will award two young authors, born in
or after 1984 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 and the
Organising Committee. The prizes will be presented at the closing of the
conference.

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: IABSE2018KualaLumpur@gmail.com

Technical Visits
The MRT SSP Line will be the second MRT line to be developed in Kuala
Lumpur. It will serve a corridor with a population of around 2 million people
stretching from Sungai Buloh to Putrajaya. The proposed alignment is
52.2km of which 13.5km is underground. A total of 37 stations, 11 of them
underground, will be built. The line is scheduled for full service in 2022.

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

Kuala Lumpur MRT

About IABSE

The International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering

(www.iabse.org) 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 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
Organising Committee of IABSE Kuala Lumpur 2018
Paul Mullins
Phone:
+60 (0) 12 926 1695
E-mail:
IABSE2018KualaLumpur@gmail.com
Web: www.iabse.org/kualalumpur2018

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