THIRD ANNOUNCEMENT & CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

8-11 OCTOBER 2019 ANKARA, TURKEY

METU Cultural and Convention Center

5th International Conference on Earthquake Engineering

and Seismology

On behalf of the Earthquake Engineering Association of

Turkey (EEAT), it is my great honour to invite you to the

5th International Conference on Earthquake Engineering

and Seismology (5ICEES), which will be held during 8-11

October 2019 at Middle East Technical University (METU)

Culture and Convention Center. The organization will be

hosted by METU Civil Engineering Department.

In Turkey, seismic risk is becoming a more serious issue

with ever increasing building stock, especially in big cities.

In addition to this continous increase, the building stock is

also getting older and more vulnerable to seismic action.

Accordingly, the aim of this conference is not only to present

the recent research studies in earthquake engineering and

seismology, but also to discuss the current earthquake

related problems and to exchange ideas for their potential

solutions.

In the fields of earthquake engineering and seismology, the

role of novel methodologies, new construction technologies

and smart techniques is becoming more and more

important in order to identify seismic hazard and risk in a

more realistic manner, to develop a brand new earthquake

resistant design philosophy and to handle vast number of

seismically vulnerable existing structures. To this extent,

another aim of the conference is to assist the exhibition

and introduction of the new technologies in the area and to

share this knowledge with all the participants.

We are looking forward to your participation and support to

this conference, which will be held in Ankara, the capital city

with a unique cultural and historical wealth.

Best Regards,

Prof. Dr. Haluk Sucuoğlu

President of EEAT

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT OF EEAT

5th International Conference on Earthquake Engineering and Seismology 8-11 October 2019, Ankara, Turkey

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Dear Colleagues,

We would like to announce that the 5th International

Conference on Earthquake Engineering and Seismology

(5ICEES) will be hosted by Middle East Technical University

(METU) Civil Engineering Department. The conference will

be held in Ankara, Turkey at METU Culture and Convention

Center during 8-11 October, 2019.

The International Conference on Earthquake Engineering

and Seismology is organized every two years since 2011 by

the Earthquake Engineering Association of Turkey (EEAT).

The principal aim is to gather all national and international

researchers in order to discuss current problems regarding

the earthquake phenomenon, exchange ideas for the

possible solutions in short and long term and to facilitate

their participation in a scientific environment. Since we

have started this journey as a national conference at METU,

Ankara in 2011, there has been an ever increasing interest

to the conference from Turkey and abroad with high-

quality contributions to the current research in the fields

of earthquake engineering and seismology. We hope this

interest will grow even more and we experience a succesful

conference with a considerable number of participants.

During the first three days of the conference, presentations

and discussions will be organized through parallel sessions

with the participants from numerous universities, research

units, governing bodies and private sector companies

worldwide. Each session will focus on a particular theme.

The participants can present their work both in English and

in Turkish.

The last day of the conference is dedicated to a special

workshop honoring the retirement of Prof. Haluk Sucuoğlu

(METU). Distinguished international and national

researchers are invited to this one-day event to give their

compelling talks regarding different aspects of earthquake

engineering and seismology.

Further details about the conference and important

deadlines will be provided in the future calls. We look

forward to hosting you next year at METU, Ankara.

Best Regards,

On Behalf of the 5ICEES Organizing Committee

Prof. Murat Altug Erberik

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT OF 5ICEES ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

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FACTS Dates 8-11 October 2019

Venue METU Culture and Convention Center, Ankara, Turkey

Location Ankara, Turkey

Official Conference Languages English / Turkish

Exhibition Area 400 m2

IMPORTANT DATES 18 March Abstract Deadline

30 March Final Decisions For Abstracts

30 May Full Papers Deadline

1 August Final Decisions For Full Papers

1 September Early Bird Registration Deadline

CONFERENCE OVERVIEW8 October Opening Ceremony, Regular Sessions and Exhibition, Welcome Cocktail

9 October Regular Sessions and Exhibition,

Conference Dinner

10 October Conference & Exhibition

11 October Special Workshop Honoring Prof. Haluk Sucuoğlu

TOPICSSeismology

Seismotectonics

Paleoseismology

Natural Hazards Caused by Earthquakes

Seismic Hazard Analysis

Strong Ground Motion

Earthquake Source Physics

Site Effects and Microzonation

Seismic Networks

Seismic Wave Analysis

Tsunami

Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering

Seismic Design and Analysis of Structures

Seismic Safety of Historical Structures

Tall Structures

Seismic Performance of Non-Structural Components

Lifeline Earthquake Engineering

Lessons Learned from Past Earthquakes

Seismic Risk, Loss and Resilience

Seismic Strengthening and Retrofit

Seismic Testing Procedures

Seismic Design Codes

Seismic Isolation and Vibration Control

Information Technology in Earthquake Studies

Disaster Management

Earthquake Risk Mitigation Policies

Urban Planning in Earthquake Prone Regions

Economical and Social Impacts of Earthquakes

Earthquakes and Architecture

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5ICEES LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Title Name-Surname Department

Prof. Dr. Murat Altuğ Erberik METU, Dept. of Civil Eng.

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Türer METU, Dept. of Civil Eng.,

Prof. Dr. Ayşegül Askan Gündoğan METU, Dept. of Civil Eng.

Prof. Dr. Haluk Sucuoğlu EEAT, Chairman / METU, Dept. of Civil Eng.

Prof. Dr. Haluk Akgün EEAT, Executive Board Member / METU, Dept. of Geological Eng.

Prof. Dr. Polat Gülkan EEAT, Executive Board Member

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Kerem Koçkar EEAT, Executive Board Member / Hacettepe University, Dept. of Civil Eng

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bülent Özmen EEAT, Executive Board Member / Gazi University, DEMAR

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Orhan Polat EEAT, Executive Board / Dokuz Eylul University, Dept. of Geophysics Eng.

Prof. Dr. Bilge Siyahi EEAT, Executive Board Member

Prof. Dr. Sinan Akkar TEV, Executive Board Member / Boğaziçi University, Kandilli Observatory

Dr. Murat Nurlu AFAD, Head of Earthquake Department

Prof. Dr. Güney Özcebe TED University, Faculty of Engineering, Dean

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gökhan Tunç Atılım University, Dept. of Civil Eng., Chairman

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Şahmaran Hacettepe University, Dept. of Civil Eng., Chairman

Prof. Dr. Kurtuluş Soyluk Gazi University, Dept. of Civil Eng., Chairman

Prof. Dr. Erdin Bozkurt METU, Dept. of Geological Eng., Chairman

Prof. Dr. İsmail Özgür Yaman METU, Dept. of Civil Eng.

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Tunçer Cankaya University, Dept. of City and Regional Planning

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bülent Kaypak Ankara University, Dept. of Geophysics Eng.

Asst. Prof. Dr. Muammer Tün Eskişehir Technical University

Title Name-Surname Department

Prof. Dr. Murat Altuğ Erberik METU, Dept. of Civil Eng.

Prof. Dr. Ayşegül Askan Gündoğan METU, Dept. of Civil Eng.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Kerem Koçkar EEAT, Executive Board Member / Hacettepe University, Dept. of Civil Eng

Prof. Dr. Özgür Anıl Gazi University, Dept. of Civil Eng.

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Yakut METU, Dept. of Civil Eng.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ozan Cem Çelik METU, Dept. of Civil Eng.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Tolga Yılmaz METU, Dept. of Eng. Sciences

Asst. Prof. Dr. Bekir Özer Ay METU, Department of Architecture

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Berna Unutmaz Hacettepe University, Dept. of Civil Eng.

Asst. Prof. Dr. Meltem Şenol Balaban METU, Dept. of City and Regional Planning

Asst. Prof. Dr. Özkan Kale TED University, Dept. of Civil Eng.

Asst. Prof. Dr. Abdullah Dilsiz Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Dept. of Civil Eng.

Dr. Shaghayegh Karimzadeh METU, Dept. of Civil Eng.

Dr. Nazan Kılıç AFAD Earthquake Department

Dr. Kaan Kaatsız METU, Dept. of Civil Eng.

Dr. Fırat Soner Alıcı METU, Dept. of Civil Eng.

Ph.D. Candidate Aylin Çelik METU, Dept. of City and Regional Planning

Ph.D. Candidate Arzu Arslan Kelam METU, Dept. of Geological Eng.

Turkey’s ‘other’ city may not have showy

Ottoman palaces or regal facades, but Ankara

thrums to a vivacious, youthful beat unmarred

by the tug of history. Drawing comparisons

with İstanbul is pointless – the flat, modest

surroundings are hardly the stuff of national

poetry – but the civic success of this dynamic

city is assured thanks to student panache and

foreign-embassy intrigue.

The country’s capital has made remarkable

progress from a dusty Anatolian backwater to

today’s sophisticated arena for international

affairs. Turkey’s economic success is

reflected in the booming restaurant scene

around Kavaklıdere and the ripped-jean politik

of Kızılay’s sidewalk cafes, frequented by hip

students, old-timers and businessmen a like.

and while the vibrant street life is enough

of a reason to visit, Ankara also boasts two

extraordinary monuments central to the

Turkish story – the beautifully conceived

Museum of Anatolian Civilisations and the

Anıt Kabir, a colossal tribute to Atatürk, modern

Turkey’s founder.

Regarding top sides in Ankara you may visit

Museum of Anatolian Civilisations, Anıtkabir

(Atatürk’s Mausoleum), Ethnography Museum,

Hacı Bayram Mosque, Ankara Castle, Atakule.

ABOUT ANKARA

5th International Conference on Earthquake Engineering and Seismology 8-11 October 2019, Ankara, Turkey

Museum of Anatolian Civilizations - Ankara Turkey

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5ICEES will be hald at METU Culture and Convention Center

(CCC). The METU has a spatial and technical infrastructure

that enables all kinds of national and international

congresses, seminars, meetings, conferences and cultural

events to be organized. There are nine halls, two foyers and

an exhibition hall in the Center. The METU CCC is located

on a campus that is away from the rush of the city and it

has a perfect natural environment.

The METU CCC is also located at 40 km distance to the

Ankara Esenboğa Airport, 5 km to the inter-city bus station,

8 km to the train station. Public transportation systems

including subway and city shuttle bus is available at the

METU campus.

Winner of The Best Oral Presentation CompetitionEKİN ÖZLÜ – METU

Winner of The Best Poster Presentation CompetitionÖMER FATİH SAK – KOCAELİ UNIVERSITY

ABOUT PREVIOUS ICEES ICEES 2017 with Numbers

Venue

434 294

250Oral Presentation 44

Poster Presentation

450Total Participants

Full Papers

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