International Conference on "Earthquake Analysis and Design of Structures" At PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore

International Conference on "Earthquake Analysis and Design of Structures" At PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore

CALL FOR PAPERS

Eminent experts will deliver the keynote and invited lectures. Papers on the topics covering the objectives and various themes shall be presented. Authors are invited to submit their abstract (approximately 500 words) via email with six key words in A4 size paper (MS Word, 12 point Times New Roman font) to the Organising Secretary on or before the last date (May 5, 2011).

Each abstract should include the title of the paper, the name of the author(s), affiliation(s), mailing address(es), telephone numbers, fax numbers, email address(es) and the name of the individual to whom the acceptance of abstract after review is to be sent.

The instructions for preparing the full-length paper will be sent with the acceptance letter. Full-length papers (not exceeding 10 pages soft copy) must be submitted via email following the instructions on or before the last date (July 5, 2011). Papers accepted by the review committee will be published in the conference proceedings.

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES

1. To create awareness of various issues regarding seismic hazards, earthquake engineering education, and social preparedness.
2. To improve the ability of civil engineering professionals in analysis, design, and construction of earthquake-resistant structures through exposure of concepts and ideas.
3. To illustrate recent techniques in modeling the behaviour of structures
4. To highlight the design guidelines provided in various codes of practice around the world including performance-based seismic design.
5. To provide a forum for suggesting various methods of retrofitting and health monitoring of existing structures.
6. To examine and cross pollinate information related to the design code process from country to country.

CONFERENCE THEME

The topics for the conference include the following and related topics:

1. Engineering Seismology: seismic hazard & seismic risk assessment; Simulation methods and Reliability analysis; stochastic modeling
2. Modeling and Analysis of Building Structures: materials, structural systems and elements, active and passive control, non-linear analysis principles and models
3. Design and Construction: detailing as per code provisions; masonry, reinforced concrete, steel and composite structures; blast-resistant construction
4. Application of Software Packages for Analysis and Design
5. Recent Trends and Modern Methods: synthetic accelerograms, neural networks, wavelet transforms, non-traditional optimization techniques
6. Health Monitoring: deterioration and life prediction of existing structures
7. Case Studies: experimental investigations, characteristics, seismic qualification of components by tests; lessons from past earthquakes
8. Retrofitting Materials, Principles and Techniques: retrofitting of non-engineered and masonry buildings, reinforced concrete and steel structures and foundations
9. Soil Structure Interaction: ground motion parameters liquefaction of soils, base isolation, stability of slopes, soil improvement techniques for remediation of seismic hazards
10. Issues in Seismic Awareness and education: building services, tsunamis, fire and forensic engineering; social issues, human behaviour, preparedness, recovery, land use and urban planning
11. Disaster Management and Mitigation Measures

BACKGROUND

As more than 60% of India is at risk to damaging earthquakes of a design intensity of 7 or higher on the modified mercalli intensity scale, education, training and research in earthquake engineering is essential. Recently, the Latur (1993) and Bhuj (2001) earthquakes as well as the Sumatra tsunami (2005), the Samoa Islands tsunami (2009), the Haiti earthquake (2010), and Chile & Sumatra earthquakes (2010) have resulted in devastating losses of life and property. The collapse and damage sustained by modern buildings and inadequate construction or retrofitting of many buildings are of concern around the world. Hence, there is an urgent need to mitigate damage to buildings and infrastructure and further protect lives. Structures and lifelines designed for typical loading are often badly damaged or can collapse during earthquakes. Thus, ensuring that there is adequate performance of systems during strong ground shaking is paramount to the overarching goal of earthquake engineers and a focus of this conference. It is also necessary to monitor the performance of the structures and investigate retrofitting techniques required for strengthening and performance enhancement. The subject of earthquake engineering requires a multi-disciplinary approach. Apart from civil and structural engineers, geologists and seismologists also play a crucial role in providing the expertise relating to the generation and occurrence of earthquakes. The coordination of expertise within a multi-disciplinary group of experts and the synthesis of their approach with that of the entities, i.e. government and code officials, responsible for implementation is essential.

SPECIAL SESSIONS

The following special sessions are arranged in addition to the theme of the conference.

1. Performance based seismic design around the world.
2. Lessons learned from the Haiti and Chilean earthquakes
3. Seismic protective systems: base isolation and supplemental damping
4. Lifeline engineering Pipelines
5. Performance of bridges during earthquakes
6. Full-scale shake table testing
7. Hybrid Testing
8. International collaborative research and opportunities- Panel discussion

CONFERENCE TOURS

A one day local visits to important landmarks in and around Coimbatore is planned, for which the cost will be Rs.500 (US$ 12) per person. Also a one day visit to Ooty (Queen of Hill stations) is planned for which the cost will be Rs. 1500 (US$35) per person. The details about the tour places click the following link

1. Local Visit
http://www.coimbatorecity.com/about-coimbatore.html

2. Ooty Visit
http://www.mapsofindia.com/ooty/about.html

ABOUT THE INSTITUTION

PSG College of Technology established in the year 1951, is a government aided autonomous college approved by AICTE and affiliated to Anna University. It offers BE, BTech, BE(Sandwich) and BSc undergraduate programmes in various branches and ME, MTech, MCA, MBA and MSc postgraduate programmes in various specialisations. It also offers research programmes leading to MPhil, MS and PhD degree in all disciplines. The college has obtained ISO 9001:2000 certification.

PSG College of Technology has several centers set up with financial support from the Ministry of Human Resource development, DST and other agencies. These include: CAD/CAM/CIM centre, Centre for laser processing of materials, virtual instrumentation centre, virtual reality centre, rapid prototyping and manufacturing centre, TIFAC-CORE centre, FESTO-PSG centre for pneumatics and control engineering, metals testing and research centre etc., The college has well equipped laboratories for all branches of engineering and has close interaction with PSG I industrial Institute, an engineering manufacturing company for student training and project work. PSG Sandwich training centre is established to act as a base for mechanical, production and automobile students. The college maintains close interaction with several R&D institutions and institutions of higher learning in India and abroad, through institutional network programmes and collaborative research programmes. The college has been the recipient of several prestigious projects and international funding support. The college periodically signs MoUs with research organizations, industries etc., in order to promote closer interaction between PSG College of Technology and other institutions in the areas of technology, development, training of students, curricular updating etc., The college has organised large number of International, National conferences, seminars, workshops, AICTE-ISTE short term courses and continuing education programmes for various industries and educational institutions.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

This department offers one undergraduate programme in Civil engineering and two post graduate programmes in Structural Engineering and Infrastructure Engineering. The department has conducted two international and many national conferences and several short-term refresher courses, AICTE sponsored summer / winter schools besides consultancy work. The department has expert faculty and excellent computational and experimental facilities. The National Board of Accreditation has accredited the department. Since 1963, 17 PhD and 1 DSc degrees have been awarded and currently 12 students are pursuing their research work in the department. More than 25 sponsored research projects have also been completed. The department has received laboratory enhancement grant and library grant under National rogramme on Earthquake Engineering Education (NPEEE).

REGISTRATION

Registration of delegates should be made in advance by remitting the registration fee along with the registration form as indicated below.

Category Registration Fee paid on or before October 15, 2011 Registration Fee if paid after October 15, 2011

Delegates from India
Industry / R&D Organisations Rs. 4000/- Rs. 4500/-
Educational Institutions Rs. 2000/- Rs. 2500/-
Students Rs. 750/- Rs. 1000/-
Delegates from Abroad
Educational Institutions / R&D Organisations / Industry US $300 US $350

Registration fee includes proceedings, lunch, tea and dinner during the conference.

For each paper selected for inclusion in the proceedings, at least one author of the accepted paper must register and participate in the conference.

MODE OF PAYMENT

Indian Delegates: The registration fee is to be paid by demand draft drawn in favour of EQADS-PSGCT payable at Coimbatore. Payment also be made through RTGS to the following details:

Name of the Bank: Central bank of India, Peelamedu, Coimbatore ( bank code:0913 )
Name of the account: EQADS-PSGCT
Account number: 3092391028

Bank IFSC Code: CBIN0280913. The delegates paying the registration fee through RTGS are requested to communicate the details of payment to the Organising Secretary by email.

Foreign Delegates: The foreign delegates can pay the registration fee by international bank transfer to EQADS-PSGCT, Account no. 3092391028, Central Bank of India, Peelamedu, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India. Bank SWIFT Code is CBININBBAMDR. The details of transfer may be communicated to the Organising Secretary by email.

If the foreign delegates wish to pay the registration fee (equivalent Indian Rupee) at the time of conference in the conference venue, it is also permissible.

DATES TO REMEMBER

Receipts of abstracts : May 05, 2011
Confirmation of acceptance of abstracts : May 31, 2011
Submission of full length paper for review : July 05, 2011
Conformation of acceptance : September 05, 2011
Last date for registration : October 05, 2011

ACCOMODATION

PSG College of Technology is located in Peelamedu, on the State Highway (Avanashi Road) and is about 5 km from the Coimbatore Railway Station, the Central Bus stand and the Coimbatore airport. Limited accommodation is available in college hostel/ Guest House on nominal payment basis. Participants willing to stay in hostel / guest house have to send a request letter for accommodation along with registration form. A wide range of hotels is available in the city of Coimbatore close to the conference venue. Hotel tariffs range from Rs 1500 to Rs 5000(usd $35 to $125)depending on the type of accommodation. A list of hotels and their websites are given below and also available at the conference website: http://wwwpsgtech.edu/eqads2011/

ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION

Dr G SANKARASUBRAMANIAN
Organizing Secretary
Department of Civil Engineering
PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore 641 004
Phone: 0422-4344777,4344140
Fax::0422-2573833,2592277
Email:eqads2011@gapps.psgtech.ac.in


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