Author: stradmin
Subject: TheStructuralEngineer.info Newsletter Issue#31
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 3:06 pm (GMT 0)

The latest Issue#31 of TheStructuralEngineer.info Newsletter has been published and is available online at:
http://www.thestructuralengineer.info/newsletter/news31.htm

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Author: stradmin
Subject: Early Bird Registration - ICSA2010
Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 12:39 pm (GMT 0)

ICSA2010 ? The 1st International Conference on Structures and Architecture

Date: July 21-23, 2010
Location: University of Minho- Guimarães, Portugal,
Website: http://www.icsa2010.com

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Attend the first international conference that bridges the gap between architecture and structural engineering.

400 presentations ? 8 Keynote lectures ? 4 Mini-symposia ? Participants from more than 50 countries

Don?t miss out on your opportunity to participate in this important conference.

Registrations effectuated before the 1st of March 2010 will have 100 euro discount!

The registration is available at the conference website, under registration and fees, or directly at: https://pco.abreu.pt/CLIENTES/abreu/formularios/form_201700811.php

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The city of Guimarães is like no other city in Portugal. Its past is so intimately intertwined with the History of Portugal that it is commonly and proudly referred to as the Cradle of the Nation.

The Historic Centre of Guimarães as remained basically unchanged since the 15th century and was declared a World Heritage Site in 2001 by UNESCO, due to its Middle Age historical monuments. Guimarães will be the European Capital of Culture in 2012.

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The 1st International Conference on Structures & Architecture ? ICSA2010 ? provides a unique forum to disseminate the knowledge of the most advanced technologies, promoting the comprehension of complex architectural and structural applications and exploring the historical and ontological aspects of the relationship between architecture and structural engineering.

The conference is intended for a wide audience including architects, structural and construction engineers, builders and building consultants, construction industry professionals, academics, researchers, product manufacturers and material suppliers among others.

The aim of ICSA2010 is to facilitate the meeting of international participants interested in the recent advances in the art and practice of designing and building infrastructures in which the structural and architectonic values are consciously combined and the contribution of each other is mutually enhanced, disseminating the knowledge of the most advanced technologies, promoting the comprehension of complex architectural and structural applications and to persuade architects and structural engineers to collaborate in this process, exploiting together the constructive principles and the aesthetic and static values.

All major aspects of structures and architecture will be addressed. They include the following topics: innovative architectural and structural design, the use of new materials, the tectonic of new solutions, comprehension of complex forms, special structures, emerging technologies, steel and composite structures, timber structures, concrete and masonry structures, glass structures, computer and experimental methods, lightweight and membrane structures.

The conference is co-sponsored by several international organizations, including: the Architects' Council of Europe, the Architectural Institute of Japan, the American Society of Civil Engineers, the China Civil Engineering Society, the European Convention for Constructional Steelwork, the International Association for Bridge Maintenance and Safety, the International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering and the Tensinet, among others.

ICSA2010 provides a valuable opportunity for companies to showcase their products and services to professionals interested in the recent advances in the art and practice of designing and building structures. More information on the conference, including keynote speakers, mini-symposia, exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities, is available at the conference website at http://www.icsa2010.com.

The social program includes a welcome reception, at the Alberto Sampaio Museum, and a gala dinner in Braga, at the Municipal Stadium. The Braga Municipal Stadium is a football stadium built in 2003 as the new home for local club SC Braga, and as a 2004 UEFA European Football Championship venue. Designed by the Portuguese architect Eduardo Souto de Moura, it is often considered one the most original and beautiful stadiums in the world. The Financial Times, states that: "There has been nothing in this country to match the architectural delight of Eduardo Souto de Moura?s stadium for Braga in Portugal, a breathtaking arena carved into the side of a rock face on the site of a former quarry."

Special programs have also been organized for accompanying persons.

ICSA2010 will offer post-conference tours scheduled for Saturday, 24th July (Porto remarkable buildings of contemporary architecture, Porto tour and one hour Douro cruise, . Full day Douro cruise).

Additionally, the organizers have arranged block reservation with several hotels for the participants of this event.


We hope to welcome you in Guimarães!

Best regards,
Paulo J. S. Cruz
Conference Chair

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Author: stradmin
Subject: 2nd International Conference on Ethics and Human Values
Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 12:32 pm (GMT 0)

2nd International Conference on Ethics and Human Values in Engineering

Date: 02-04 March, 2010
Location: Barcelona, Spain

For more information please visit: http://www.icehve.com/en/index.php

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Author: perma2009
Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 6:25 pm (GMT 0)

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Achieve urban tree growth with structural soil and don't forget soil amendment and soil conditioner .

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Author: perma2009
Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 6:22 pm (GMT 0)

According to Wikipedia, here is what it says.

"Portland cement (often referred to as OPC, from Ordinary Portland Cement) is the most common type of cement in general use around the world, because it is a basic ingredient of concrete, mortar, stucco and most non-specialty grout. It is a fine powder produced by grinding Portland cement clinker (more than 90%), a limited amount of calcium sulfate which controls the set time, and up to 5% minor constituents (as allowed by various standards)."
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Achieve urban tree growth with structural soil and don't forget soil amendment and soil conditioner .

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