NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADVANCES IN CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIALS

NATIONAL CONFERENCE

ON

ADVANCES IN CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIALS

[ACEM-2013]

July, 22-23, 2013

Organized by
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
HAMIRPUR – 177 005 (HP)




INTRODUCTION 

Ever since the advent of cement, continued research and indigenous efforts have established cement concrete as a versatile construction material conforming to new concepts in design with possibility of realizing the same through advanced technology. However, the last three decades have also seen the advent of new materials and a quest for the use of alternate construction materials like composites; polymers etc., along with cement structures. In a country, like India, where the demands far exceeds the resources, it becomes paramount to 

focus the attention and effort on non-traditional and innovative approaches. There is always a need to explore the wide field of conventional and new materials for eco-friendly and efficient construction. 

OBJECTIVE

The objective of the conference is to bring Civil Engineers, material scientist/engineer, practicing and consulting engineers and engineering geologists, researchers, owner and construction managers, government officials, public and private contractors, equipment and its products suppliers, as well as all those involved with engineering works related to construction materials, on a common platform to discuss about the advances, their recent experiences and interesting developments in civil engineering materials so as to provide a meaningful answer to India’s challenge in the new millennium.

THEMES

 New engineering materials;
 Characterization of materials;
 Physical properties of material;
 Development in material processing;
 Evaluation performance of material;
 Quality control - life cycle analysis;
 Sustainability and durability of civil engineering materials.

CALL FOR PAPERS

Original and unpublished research papers are invited for presentation in this conference as per format specified below:Full-length papers on the above topics are to be submitted on A4 size paper with margins of 25 mm at bottom, 25 mm at top, 38 mm left and 25 mm Right side. The paper should be limited to 8 pages(including figures) typed in single spacing with two columns (5mm space between columns) using “Times New Roman” font having main text size 10 point and headings in 14 points. Each paper should contain an abstract limited to a maximum of 200 words followed by five key words. References should be in ASCE format. The paper should clearly indicate the postal address and e-mail address of the author(s) for correspondence as well as the theme.

IMPORTANT DATES
Submission of Abstract: 31st March, 2013
Acceptance of Abstract: 1st May, 2013
Submission of full paper: 15th June, 2013
Acceptance of full paper: 30th June, 2013

SPEAKERS
Eminent scholars and experts from esteemed organizations/institutions like CBRI, CRRI, IIT’s, IUAC, NIT’s will be requested to deliver expert lectures in the conference.

REGISTRATION FEE
Interested delegates may complete and return the enclosed Registration form along with following fee
Delegates from academic institutions Rs. 3,000 per delegate
Delegates from nonacademic Rs. 5,000 per delegate institution/industry
Students Rs. 1500 per delegate

SOUVENIR
It is planned to bring out a souvenir in connection with ACEM-2013. The advertisement charges for this purpose are given below.
 Front Cover (Color) Rs. 50,000
 Back Cover (Color) Rs. 50,000
 Inside Front Cover (B/W) Rs. 35,000
 Inside Back Cover (B/W) Rs. 35,000
 Full page (B/W) Rs. 25,000
 Half page (B/W) Rs 15,000
 Quarter page (B/W) Rs 10,000

SPONSORSHIP
Industries/Organizations and other institutions are requested to Sponsor/Co-sponsor this conference to make it a grand success. The Sponsors/Co-sponsors will be duly acknowledged in the souvenir. The rates are given below:
Sponsors (5 free delegates) Rs. 1,00,000
Co-sponsors (2 free delegates) Rs. 50,000
Donor (1 free delegate) Rs. 20,000

VENUE
Venue of the conference shall be National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur (HP).

PAYMENT
The registration fee may be sent in the form of Demand Draft in favour of the Convener, ACEM-2013, drawn on State Bank of India, NIT, Hamirpur (H.P).

ACCOMMODATION

Stay arrangement in Hotels can be arranged on an advance payment of Rs.1000/- through a Demand Draft in favour of the Convener, ACEM-2013. However, a few participants can be accommodated with prevailing charges in the institute’s guest house/Aravali Guest house and hostels subject to the availability.

SPECIAL ATTRACTION
One-day tour can be arranged on payment basis as per following schemes:
*Hamirpur-Jwalaji-Kangra-Chamunda Devi-Dharamsala
*Hamirpur-Mandi-Kullu- Manali
Interested delegates may send an advance of Rs. 1000/- per person for tour to the Convener, ACEM-2013 through a Demand Draft drawn on State Bank of India, NIT Hamirpur (H.P.)

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Patron Prof. V. S. Ramamurthy
Chairman (BOG)
Chairman Prof. Rajnish Srivastava
Director, NIT Hamirpur
Co-Chairman Dr. R. K. Dutta
Head, CED
Convener Prof. V. K. Sarda
Prof. Ravi Kumar (CMSE)
Co-Convener Dr. H. K. Vinayak
Dr. Ankit Gupta

ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION
Co-Convener, ACEM-2013
National Institute of Technology
Hamirpur - 177005 (HP)
Email: acem2013nith@gmail.com
Ph: (01972) 254346