ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Chief Patron

Shri Maneklal M. Patel President, Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya, Chairman, SVKM (Gandhinagar & Kadi)

CALL FOR PAPERS

Original contributions from on-going research and unpublished research work/surveys are invited from the various researchers in Civil Engineering area. Authors are requested to submit the abstract and full-length paper in MS Word (2003) in the following format by E-mail: trace.ldrp@gmail.com. Abstract: A4 size, single column, 12 pt font, single spacing, maximum one page. Keywords. Manuscript Preparation: A4 size Paper, Title 14 pt, bold, center, single line. Authors information: (Name, Affiliation, E-mail: Bold, 12 pt) Main Text: A4 size with single column and 12 pt single spacing, Figures and tables should be center justified. Headings (Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials and Methodology, Results, Conclusion, Acknowledgement, References): 12 pt bold and sub headings: Bold with Italics. Use bolds and italics at appropriate places. Paper should not exceed 8 pages.

1st National Conference On

Patron
Prof. D. T. Kapadia Director, Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya Prof. S. K.Mantrala Registrar, Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya Dr. G. J. Rajpara, Principal, LDRP-ITR

(TRACE 2011) 17 December 2011

Conference Coordinators
Dr. Santosh G. Shah, Head, Dept. of Civil Engg. Dr. Dhruvesh P. Patel, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Civil Engg.

Advisory committee
Prof. M N Patel, Principal, LDCE Ahmedabad Prof. A. R. Dasgupta, ISRO Complex -Ahmedabad Dr. M. B. Dholakia, LDCE Ahmedabad Dr. J. M. Chandra Kishen, IISc Bangalore Dr. J. A. Desai, Director, CGPIT - UTU, Bardoli Dr. S. P. Purohit, Nirma University Ahmedabad Dr. P. V. Patel, Nirma University Ahmedabad Dr. Shweta Dave, LDCE Ahmedabad Dr. Amit Shaw IIT Kharagpur Dr. M. K. Shrimali NIT Jaipur Dr. S. D. Bharti NIT Jaipur Dr. C. H. Solanki NIT Surat

IMPORTANT DATES
Last date of Abstract Submission Notification of Acceptance Last date for submission of final Manuscript & Registration Fees Notification of Acceptance of final Paper Conference Date : 21.09.2011 : 30.09.2011 : 01.11.2011 : 15.11.2011 : 17.12.2011

REGISTRATION FEE*
P.G. Students : Rs. 200/Participant without Paper : Rs. 200/Research Scholars : Rs. 250/Academicians : Rs. 300/Participant from Industries : Rs. 350/Send registration form along with an appropriate demand draft (DD) drawn in favor of LDRP Institute of Technology & Research payable at Gandhinagar. * The Registration Fees includes Conference Proceedings, Registration Kit, Lunch and High Tea.

Conference Coordinators
Dr. Santosh G. Shah Dr. Dhruvesh P. Patel

Co-coordinators
Mr. Y. L Patel Mrs. A. J. Parikh Ms. M. B. Bhatt Mrs. K. C. Patel Ms. L. Sheth Dr. Manjul Kumar Dr. P. D. Uchat Dr. K. Jain Mr. M.R. Patel Mr. D. D. Pandit Mrs. S. R. Rathod Mrs. P. Mandavia Mr. J. R. Patel

All communications should be addressed to:

Dr. Santosh G. Shah (M: 9586300999) Dr. Dhruvesh P. Patel (M: 9408479792) Department of Civil Engineering, Leelaben Dashrathbhai Ramdas Patel Inst. of Tech & Research (LDRP ITR), Nr. Kh-5 Circle, Sector -15, Gandhinagar- 382015, Gujarat, India. Phone: +91-79-23241492-95, Fax: +91-79-23241493 Email: trace.ldrp@gmail.com

Organized by Department of Civil Engineering

Leelaben Dashrathbhai Ramdas Patel (LDRP) Institute of Technology and Research (ITR) Nr. Kh-5 Circle, Beside ITI, Sector -15 Gandhinagar- 382015 www.ldrp.ac.in

ABOUT US
Sarva Vidyalaya Kelavani Mandal is a Trust with 85 years of philanthropic history and is wedded to the promotion of education in the North Gujarat region. As a part of its social mission and being sensitive to the emerging opportunities in the field of professional education, the trust has diversified in the field of Graduate and Post Graduate studies in Engineering, Management and Computer Studies. It has been a dream natured by the trust of establishing a state of art engineering college LDRP-ITR, which provides best possible facilities for nurturing young talents. LDRP-Institute of Technology and Research (ITR) was established in the year 2005. The institute aims to produce leaders in Technical field having ethical values. The institute is currently offering AICTE approved six courses [Civil, Computer, Electronics & Communication, Electrical, Information Technology and Mechanical Engineering].

CONFERENCE THEMES Structural Engineering

o Structural Dynamics o Structural health monitoring o Earthquake resistant design

REGISTRATION FORM

Water Resources Engineering

o Surface and Ground Water Hydrology o Computational open channel hydraulics o Water resources planning o Disaster Mitigation and Management o Water Resources Systems analysis o Irrigation Management o Dams and Barrages o GIS and Remote Sensing o Flood and Drought

1st National Conference on Technical Research Advances In Civil Engineering (TRACE 2011) On 17 December 2011
at Leelaben Dashrathbhai Ramdas Patel (LDRP), Institute of Technology and Research, Sector -15, Gandhinagar- 382015. 1. 2. 3. 4. Name _________________________________________ Designation ____________________________________ Qualification ___________________________________ Institution / Organization _________________________ ______________________________________________ 5. Address for Communication_______________________ ______________________________________________ (M)___________________________________________ E- mail ________________________________________ 6. Course Fee: DD No. _______________ Issuing bank _____________ Dated _______________ Rs. _____________________ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------Details of Paper: Title of the paper:_____________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Name of Author/ Co-Authors:__________________________ ___________________________________________________

Geo-technical Engineering
o Soil dynamics o Rock Mechanics & Rock Engineering o Ground Improvement Techniques o Geo-Environmental Engineering o Foundation Engineering

Construction Technology
o Tunneling & Underground structures o Construction Management o Smart buildings o Green buildings o Tall structures o Safety Engineering o Application of Nano-technology in construction

OBJECTIVE
o o o o To promote technological progress and activities, To provide a platform for discussion and innovations in Civil Engineering. To create opportunities for Engineers and researchers to enrich their technical competence. To share the research finding and experience and the latest developments in various branches of Civil Engineering, among researchers, academicians and industrialist to solve the challenges in Civil Engineering.

Environmental Engineering
o Environmental Geo-informatics o Water and waste water Management o Environmental Impact Assessment o Solid waste Analysis & Management o Bio-Degradation of Solid Wastes o Air and Noise Pollution

Transportation Engineering
o Traffic Engineering o Town/City planning o Demand Modeling o Land use planning o Traffic Safety

PARTICIPANTS
Faculty members of engineering colleges, research scholars, PG Students and professionals from R & D organizations and Industries can present and share their research findings through this event.

Bridge Engineering
o Concrete bridges o Suspension bridges o Steel and Girder Bridges Signature of Author_____ _____________________________ Place _______________ Date __________