RECENT ADVANCES IN STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

13-15

December

2013

National conference on

Organised by

DIVISION OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

School of Engineering

Cochin University of Science and Technology

Kochi- 682 022, Kerala

www.cusat.ac.in

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ABOUT THE HOST INSTITUTION

Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) has succeeded in cultivating a

national character by giving opportunities to aspirants of higher education from all

over the country. The campus is a true manifestation of the diversity of the nation with

unity of purpose. In its pursuit of international excellence, CUSAT has established

academic links with various Universities in Canada, Japan, The Netherlands, Norway,

Russia, U.S.A. etc. by exchanging students and research scholars. The mission of the

university is to make distinct and distinguished contributions to the cause of higher

education in Science and Technology. The main campus is located approximately 1 km

off the NH 47 at South Kalamassery.

School of Engineering is one of the departments in CUSAT offering B. Tech

programmes in different branches of Engineering, namely, Civil, Mechanical,

Electronics and Communication, Electrical and Electronics, Safety and Fire

Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology. The School also offers

M. Tech and Ph.D. Programmes in various disciplines.

ABOUT DIVISION OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

Division of Civil Engineering is a part of School of Engineering, CUSAT. The

Division offers AICTE approved B.Tech., M.Tech. (Geo-technical Engineering),

M. Tech. (Construction Engineering and Management) and Doctoral programs in Civil

Engineering. Highly qualified faculty and well established laboratories at par with the

premier Institutes of the country are the strength of the division. The Division also

offers consultancy services to various Governmental and Private Agencies.

Con tac t

Dr. JOB THOMAS

Organising Secretary RASE-2013 Reader in Civil Engineering School of Engineering Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) Kochi – 682 022, Kerala, India Mobile: 09846545824, 09446925748 Email: job.thomas08@gmail.com

OBJECTIVES OF THE CONFERENCE

BRI NGI NG PE OP LE TO S HARE KNOWLE DGE

The National Conference on Recent Advances in Structural Engineering (RASE-2013)

aims at providing a common platform for professionals, academicians, researchers and

industrialists together to share their knowledge and ideas for achieving focused

developments and advancements in the emerging fields of Structural Engineering. The

conference will help the participants to redefine their horizons in recent innovations in

technology through technical paper presentations and panel discussions. With a focus on

the latest developments and trends, as well as future outlook in the field of Structural

Engineering and challenges in construction, the Division of Civil Engineering, Cochin

University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) has planned to arrange a three days

National conference on “Recent Advances in Structural Engineering (RASE-2013). The

topics for the conference have been chosen based on the thrust areas of research in

academics and in industry.

PAPER SUBMISSION

THEMES

The conference emphasizes on recent innovations in various disciplines of structural

engineering as listed below.

• Special and nano-materials in structural engineering

• Steel, concrete and composite structures

• Boundary and finite element modelling,

• Computer applications and simulation of structures

• Damage detection and identification of structures

• Transmission towers and wind analysis

• Seismic analysis and base isolation

• Fire resistance of structures

• Structural reliability and design

CALL FOR PAPERS

Original research papers on theoretical and experimental works and case studies on the

mentioned areas and related topics are invited from post graduate students, research

scholars, academicians, practicing engineers from industries, R&D personnel, scientists etc.

The paper submitted should not have been published or accepted for publication in

Journals/Conferences. The prospective authors should submit the full length paper not

exceeding 6 pages, in A4 size paper in the prescribed format given in the website,

electronically through the conference web site. It is mandatory that at least one author shall

register for each of the paper.

Conference web-site: https://cmt.research.microsoft.com/RASE2013/

IMPORTANT DATES

Submission of full paper & DD: 31 October2013

Notification of Acceptance 10 November 2013

Submission of final paper and last date for registration:

30 November 2013

Conference dates: 13-15 December 2013

Format : TECHNO Press style

URL : http://www.techno-press.com/papers/Instructions_to_Authors.pdf

• Author guidelines and Template are available in above URL

• Use only black and white pictures in the manuscript

REGISTRATION FEE

Student Delegate: Rs.1000/-

Others: Rs.2000/-

ACCOMMODATION

Participants have to make their

own arrangements for travel,

boarding & lodging

Travel & lodg ing assis tance

Neethu Travels, Kochi-22

Phone: 0091-0484-2542787

Mobile: 0091-9846047772

REGISTRATION Delegates shall register by paying the fees and submitting

the registration form. The payment shall be made in advance

along with the registration form by crossed DD drawn in

favor of “The Principal, School of Engineering” payable at

Kochi.

Certificate of participation will be issued to all the registered

participants who successfully attend and complete the three

days conference. Registration fee will not be refunded under

any circumstances. However, on request of the author, the

DD will be returned to the applicants whose papers are not

accepted by the technical committee.

Fee entitles the delegates to participate in technical sessions,

copy of the proceedings, working lunch and tea during the

course of conference. YOU MUST REGISTER TO

ATTEND THE CONFERENCE.

Organising Committee Patron : Dr . G. Madhu , CUSAT

Chair : Dr . K.S. Beena , CUSAT

Organising Secretary : Dr . Job Thomas, CUSAT

Joint Secretary : Mr . Ramadass S. , CUSAT

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Seminar hall @ KM School of Marine Engineering

Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT)