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COBRAE Conference 2005
Bridge engineering with polymer composites 31 March - 1 April 2005 EMPA Akademie, Dübendorf (Zürich), Switzerland |
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Why a conference on bridge engineering with polymer composites? In the ongoing quest to find lighter, more durable and easier to install components for modern bridges and other engineered structures, fibre reinforced polymer composites are finding a more and more prominent place. Because especially bridge structures often have to cope with unusual dynamic and static loading conditions, besides thermal, weathering and environmental attacks, the decision to incorporate composites into the structure requires careful considerations. Many Developers, Composite Companies and Research Institutions around the world today are involved in design, testing and applying products and systems for these structures. It is important to exchange theoretical and applied research findings, field experiences and even failures in order to increase the know-how and knowledge of those who want to use composites in these very often critical applications. This is the third International Conference on this subject in which COBRAE participates, this time in close cooperation with EMPA Laboratories Switzerland, one of the worlds foremost Research Institutes in this field. This conference will address the first test results on a composite model bridge set up in the EMPA Zürich Test Center and various demonstrations are included in the conference programme. Who are expected to come? This conference is aimed at bridge engineers, consultants, bridge owners and representatives of the Composite Industry. The following parties are invited to participate in this Conference: * Civil and Structural Engineering Consultants * Civil and Structural Engineers * Bridge Consultants * Bridge Engineers * Architectural Design Consultants * Bridge Architects * Public Infrastructure owners * National & local government officials * City- County- and State Engineers * Composite Materials Manufacturers * Composite specialists * Research Laboratories * Researchers * University and Technical Colleges * Educators and Research Professors. COBRAE The Composites Bridge Alliance Europe (COBRAE) is an International Association of individuals and companies whose mission is to promote the research, development, standardisation and application of fibre reinforced polymer composites in rehabilitation, upgrade and new build bridge constructions and infrastructure applications. COBRAE publishes a monthly digital newsletter for all interested persons. This newsletter contains news flashes, industry events, interesting websites, etc. If you wish to receive this newsletter, please send e-mail with your contact details to the COBRAE Office, info@cobrae.org. The aim of COBRAE is to provide a platform for interaction between the bridge construction industry, the fibre reinforced polymer composites industry, research institutes and the owners of bridges and research/educational institutes, which can aid in the responsible use of fibre reinforced polymer composites in bridge construction. COBRAE Membership is open to individuals and companies with an interest in the use of composites in bridge constructions. There is no geographical restriction in terms of the Members Registered place of business. HOW TO REGISTER FOR THIS CONFERENCE? Pre-register for this conference by filling out and returning the enclosed pre-registration form (download) per post or fax to COBRAE in Leusden, the Netherlands. Fax +31 33 4343 501. After receipt of your pre-registration form you will receive a confirmation and invoice. The fee for participation to the conference is set per person for three days: COBRAE Members pay: Euro 780,- (VAT 0%) Other delegates pay the full conference fee: Euro 980,- (VAT 0%) incl. local taxes Students pay: Euro 245,- Speakers pay: Euro 490,- Replacement of participants is possible at any time without additional charge. Fee includes: participation in lunches, conference, site visits, demonstrations, refreshments, dinner on Thursday night, tour guide historic town of Zürich, conference proceedings and bus service from hotel to conference venue. Not included in this fee is the dinner on Wednesday 30th March. For more information contact the COBRAE office at +31 33 4343 500 or by e-mail: info@cobrae.org. EMPA  EMPA is the Swiss Federal Laboratory for Materials Testing and Research. The main emphasis is on material research, environmental technology and analysis as well as the safety and quality of building constructions, systems, products and processes. This year EMPA celebrates its 125th anniversary. EMPA Akademie Uberlandsstrasse 129 CH- 8600 Dübendorf Switzerland Tel: +41 1 823 55 11 Fax: +41 1 821 62 44 http://www.empa.ch EMPA can be easily reached from the Airport of Zürich and the centre of Zürich. A Bus service will be available for delegates from the IBIS hotel in Zürich to the EMPA Akademie. IBIS HOTEL INFORMATION A special room rate is available for conference delegates, when staying at the IBIS Zürich City-West hotel: Address: Schiffbaustrasse 11 8005 Zürich, Switzerland Tel: +41 44 276 2100 Fax: +41 44 276 2101 Special room price for delegates CHF 99,- Double room CHF 113,- (This price includes breakfast) From the airport the hotel can be reached by train. Direction Hauptbahnhof (main railway station) and change train to Bahnhof Hardbrücke. From Bahnhof Hardbrücke the hotel is at 300 meters distance. Or you can take the S-bahn (line 16) directly from the airport to Bahnhof Hardbrücke. Travel time is appr. 20 minutes. Please reserve accommodation by filling out the enclosed registration form and give credit card details to confirm your accommodation. For more information on the hotel visit: www.ibishotel.com A 2-star hotel is within short distance of the IBIS Hotel, the Etap ACCOR hotel, for reservations visit www.etaphotel.com. CITY OF ZURICH Zuerich is conveniently located at the heart of Europe. Nestling beside Lake Zuerich with stunning views of the Swiss Alps, this exciting city is just 10 minutes away from its international airport. In Zuerich everything is that bit smaller - but with so many things to do, this simply means you have all the more time for an unforgettable visit. SPONSORING OPPORTUNITES The following Sponsoring Opportunities are available: * Booking a Sponsor Infostand at conference venue Sponsor stands can be used for commercial activities. Rental cost stand 2 x 3 m = Euro 850,- (VAT 0 %) * A4 advertising page in the conference proceedings (full colour) * Company name and logo on the cobrae.org website * Side programmes For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact the COBRAE office: info@cobrae.org or tel: +31 33- 4343 500. Sponsors of this conference are (table tops):
Papers Full written papers must be submitted before February 25th, 2005 in Word format. All papers will be published in bookform. Accepted speakers are requested to present their papers within 20 minutes time. Detailed information will be made available at a later date. Deadlines Abstract submission 1 December 2004 Paper acceptance 20 December 2004 Programme available 11 February 2005 Paper submission 25 February 2005
EVENING PROGRAMME Wednesday March 30th: Dinner at the Zeughauskeller, the great ancient armoury in Gassen, also known as the “Yellow Armoury”. The Burgundy wars did not only bring triumphs but also a huge booty of weapons that had to be stored. In 1497 the municipality of Zürich decided to build a new armoury. In 1926 the building was altered and the ground floor was converted into the restaurant. An inventory of arms shows that William Tell’s crossbow was on display in this building. (Not included in delegate fee, please indicate on the registration form if you wish to join us at the Zeughauskeller) Urs Meier will take all delegates on a walking tour and show the most interesting parts of the historic center of Zürich. Duration approximately one hour. Thursday March 31st: Dinner at Das Zunfthaus zur Zimmerlauten. The house which was originally built in the 14th century and rebuilt in 1708 is tasteful and almost graceful in appearance, a true showpiece of the city of Zürich. The carpenters’ guild owned the house and their richness and historical past can still be seen in the silver treasures. PARTNER PROGRAMME A partner programme for Thursday afternoon will be available at no extra cost, but only when sufficient registrations have been received. More information on a programme will be made available before the conference. Please indicate on the registration form if your partner would like to join our partner programme. STUDENTS POSTER SESSION The conference will also feature a students session on "Innovation and future". For this session students are invited to submit posters. For more information or to submit poster proposals: COBRAE Office Attn: Mr. Jaap Ketel PO Box 18 3830 AA Leusden The Netherlands Tel: +31 33 4343 500 Fax: +31 33 4343 501 E-mail: info@cobrae.org |
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CONTACT COBRAE:
PO Box 18 3830 AA Leusden The Netherlands Tel: +31 33 4343 500 Fax: +31 33 4343 501 E-mail: info@cobrae.org |
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