CSCE 2011 Chair’s Welcome Important Conference Information

Organizing CommitteeTechnical Program ChairDr. Roberto M. Narbaitz2011 CSCE Annual ConferenceE-mail: narbaitz@uottawa.caTel.: 613-562-5800 extension 6142

Conference Announcementand Call for Papers

www.csce.ca/2011/annual

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND CONFERENCE OF THE CANADIAN SOCIETY FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING

Call for Papers

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2011 CSCE Annual General Meeting & Conference

Ottawa, Ontario

Engineers – Advocates for Future Policy

June 14 – 17, 2011

Student ProgramTed Sherwood2011 CSCE Annual ConferenceE-mail : ted_sherwood@carleton.caTel : 613 520 2600 extension 3008 For the Tours: Ottawa and Gatineau area

On behalf of the Local Organizing Committee, I am delighted to invite you to attend the Annual Conference of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering in Ottawa from June 14-17, 2011. The conference will be held at the Westin Hotel in downtown Ottawa. The theme of the conference, “Engineers – Advocates for Future Policy”, will provide a broad forum for the presentation and discussion of the role of engineers in shaping national and international policies in all areas of civil engineering. In addition, the Construction, Hydrotech-nical, and Mechanics and Materials Divisions will hold specialty conferences.

Situated at the heart of the National Capital Region, Ottawa is rich in culture, history and recreational opportunities. Over one million people live and work on both sides of the Ottawa River and the conference site is just steps from the Rideau Canal - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In addition, the region is known for its many cycling and walking paths, hiking in the beautiful Gatineau Park and the vibrant Byward Market.

A varied presentation format is designed to encourage participation from both the public and private sectors. Distinguished keynote speakers, an industrial exhibition and several practical professional development courses will be highlighted. As well, there will be engineering tours to local sites of special interest. Our social evening will feature a unique “capital” dining and entertainment experience. We look forward to welcoming you in Ottawa from June 14-17, 2011. Mark you calendars now!

Technical ProgramThe technical program includes technical tours, workshops, plenary, parallel and case study sessions over three days. Distinguished keynote speakers will make presentations that reflect the state-of-the-art as related to the Conference theme “Engineers – Advocates for Future Policy”.

Submission and Notification Deadlines• October 15, 2010: Deadline for submission of short abstracts (250 words max.), submitted electronically via the conference’s website.• November 15, 2010: Notification of acceptance of abstracts. Authors will be provided with detailed instructions for the submission of the paper(s).• January 14, 2011: Draft of full papers, electronically submitted via the conference website (use of the specified template is mandatory).• February 25, 2011: Authors will be notified of the acceptance of their paper(s) and given instructions for the submission of a camera-ready final version.• March 14, 2011: Receipt of final papers, to be submitted electronically via the conference website (Pre-registration is required).

Submission FormatTwo paper formats are available:• Full-length papers (up to 10 pages)• Extended abstracts for case studies (4 pages only).

Authors are invited to submit a short abstract (250 words) in accordance with the topics of the general and specialty conferences. Authors should specify the appropriate conference (general or specialty) on their submission. Papers will be accepted in either English or French. Student presentations should be identified as such.

Short CoursesA number of short courses will be offered that will appeal to conference attendees.

ToursA number of technical tours are planned in the Ottawa-Gatineau area, and will be offered during the conference.

Social and Companions ProgramOur social evening will feature a unique “capital” dining and entertainment experience. The companions’ program will include visits to local tourist attractions. For information on Ottawa, visit http://www.ottawatourism.ca/

AccommodationThe Conference is being held at the Westin Hotel where a limited number of rooms have been reserved for delegates, so early registration is advised. Contact information is: Tel: (613) 560-7000. When making your reservation, please remember to mention the ‘Canadian Society for Civil Engineering’.

The 2nd International Engineering Mechanics and Materials Specialty Conference

This conference is organized under the auspices of the Engineering Materials and Mechanics Division of the CSCE. In keeping with the general theme, “Engineers – Advocates for Future Policy”, the objective of the conference is to bring together academics, researchers and practitioners from around the world in the various fields of engineering mechanics and materials, to present and discuss recent advancements and innovative solutions as well as to identify the challenges of the present and the future in this field. Suggested topic areas include, but are not limited to:

**Please note: All papers will be peer reviewed**

Conference Co-Chairs:

3rd International / 9th Construction Specialty Conference.

The 3rd International/9th Construction Specialty Conference is a great opportunity for specialists from around the world to share experiences with their peers. This conference will be held in conjunction with the Construction Research Congress – American Society of Civil Engineers.

Also, the Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering (CJCE) has approved a Special Issue in Construction Engineer-ing and Management. A selection of authors from this Conference will be invited to expand their papers, so that they can be considered for the CJCE Special Issue. Co-editors: Aminah Robinson Fayek and Jeff H. Rankin

Papers are invited on any aspect of construction engineering including, but are not limited to:

**Please note: All papers will be peer reviewed**

Conference Co-Chairs:

The 20th Canadian Hydrotechnical Conference

The Hydrotechnical Division of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering invites engineers, researchers, academics, and decision makers and water resources specialists to its jubilee conference in the National Capital!

Our CSCE Conference theme – “Engineers – Advocates for Future Policy”– focuses on the central roles of hydrotechnical engineers in the broad field of water engineering for the development of sustainable policies in the management of water resources, and considers how these roles connect to broader aspects of societal and environmental sustainability of watersheds and coastal areas. Organizers are inviting papers dealing with various issues in the field of hydraulics, hydrology, coastal engineering, hydraulic structures, from both Canada and abroad. Suggested topic areas include, but are not limited to:

**Please note: All papers will be peer reviewed**

Conference Chair:

The Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE) invites you to submit abstracts for papers in the scope of the 2011 CSCE Annual Conference, the theme of which is “Engineers - Advocates for Future Policy”. The objective of the conference is to provide a forum for the presentation and discussion of recent developments in all areas of civil engineering, and an opportunity for national and international delegates from the industry as well as research and academic institutions to interact and share their views, learn about new and innovative technologies in the different areas of civil engineering, and discuss future directions. In view of the theme of the conference, a special invitation is being sent out for papers relating to how engineers can play a larger role in setting policies for continuous infrastructure renewal and for all design to be sustainable and incorporate climate change mitigation features. There will be special sessions for papers and case studies in:

In addition, the submission of papers (and case studies) on one or more of the following (non-exhaustive) list of topics is encouraged:

Please submit short abstracts (250 words max.) electronically via the conference web site at www.csce2011.ca.

• geotechnical engineering • structural engineering • environmental engineering • transportation engineering, and • policy making. In particular, we are interested in papers relating to policy making related to continuing infrastructure renewal, sustainable designs including greater energy efficiency, adaptation to climate change and mitigation, technology and society, and public security.

• Case studies• Civil engineering history• Codes of practice and their change to encourage greater sustainability• Cold and arctic regions engineering• Emerging technologies • Geomatics and remote sensing• Municipal engineering• Information technologies & computer applications• Climate change mitigation measures

• High-performance and high strength concrete • Concrete durability and long-term performance• Pervious concrete and pavements• Self-consolidating concrete• Bituminous materials and asphalt concrete• Modeling and life cycle analysis of concrete structures• Current developments in the manufacturing and production of Portland cements• Application of recycled materials in road and construction industry• Computational mechanics• Stochastic mechanics• Advanced composite materials• Emerging structural materials and applications• Structural safety and reliability • Performance of structures and materials under extreme conditions, including earthquake, fire, and explosions • Elasticity, plasticity, and facture mechanics• Dynamics of structures

• Automated/Real-Time Systems• Construction Modeling and Simulation• Disaster Planning and Mitigation• Information Technology and Computer Application• Infrastructure Management and Underground Construction• Knowledge Management• Productivity, Benchmarking and Workforce Issues• Organizational Leadership and Management• Procurement, Contracting and Legal Affairs• Project Planning and Control• Project Risk Assessment and Management• Quantitative Methods and Models• Sustainable Construction and Facilities• Construction Education• CII Research

• General Hydraulics and Hydrology• River Engineering• Coastal Engineering• Lake and Reservoir Hydraulics • Water Control and Hydraulic Structures• Computational Hydraulics• Erosion, Sediment Transport, and Fluvial Processes• Urban Hydrology• Climate Change and Hydrology• Experimental Methods in Hydraulics• Groundwater Hydraulics• Ecohydraulics• Policy and Institutional Issues• Protection and Enhancement of Natural Watershed and Aquifer Environments

Linda Newton, CD, PhD, MCSCEChair, CSCE Ottawa 2011Defence Construction Canada/Construction de la Défense Canada 161 Laurier Ave W, Suite 301Ottawa, ON, K1P 5J3Tel: 613-949-5861Fax: 613-949-9716E-mail: linda.newton@dcc-cdc.gc.ca

Dr. Roberto M. NarbaitzTechnical Program Chair2011 CSCE Annual ConferenceE-mail: narbaitz@uottawa.caTel.: 613-562-5800 extension 6142

Dr. Dan Palermo, P. Eng.Department of Civil EngineeringUniversity of OttawaE-mail: Dan.Palermo@uOttawa.caTel: (613)-562-5800 (ext. 6141)

and

Dr. Medhat Shehata, P.Eng.Department of Civil EngineeringRyerson UniversityE-mail: mshehata@ryerson.ca Tel: (416)-979-5000 ext 6457

Dr. Ahmad Jrade, P. Eng., Department of Civil EngineeringUniversity of OttawaE-mail: ajrade@uottawa.caTel: (613)-562-5800 (ext. 6218)

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Dr. Mohamed Attalla, P. Eng., F. CSCEDesign and Construction ServicesToronto District School BoardE-Mail: mattalla@ryerson.caTel.: 416-395-4566

Dr. Ioan NISTOR, Ing. (OIQ)Department of Civil EngineeringUniversity of OttawaE-mail: inistor@uottawa.caTel: (613)-562-5800 (ext. 6147)

• Annual General Conference• 2nd International Engineering Mechanics and Materials Specialty Conference • 3rd International/9th Construction Specialty Conference• 20th Canadian Hydrotechnical Conference