8 - 10 September 2014

Wits University, Johannesburg, South Africa

www.iccmats-wits.co.za

Prof. Xiaojian Gao, Harbin Institute of Technology, China Dr. Stephen O. Ekolu, University of the Witwatersrand Dr. Alvin Masarira, Anglo-American (pty) Ltd Dr. Jean-Bosco Kazurikanyo, Adv. Cement Training & Projects Ms. Lindelwa Myataza, University of the Witwatersrand

Prof. Hakim Abdelgader, Tripoli University, Libya Prof. Mark Alexander, University of Cape Town, S. Africa Prof. Henry Alinaitwe, Makerere University, Uganda Prof. Nicolae Angelescu, Valahia University, Romania Mr. Firehiwot Azene, Council of Geoscience, South Africa Prof. Yunus Ballim, University of the Witwatersrand, S. Africa Prof. Hans Beushausen, University of Cape Town, S. Africa Prof. Billy Boshoff, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa Prof. Lech Czarnecki, Warsaw Univ. of Technology, Poland Dr. Abebe Dinku, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia Dr. Sydney du Plessis, Univ. of Johannesburg, South Africa Prof. George Fanourakis, Univ. of Johannesburg, S. Africa Prof. Khosrow Ghavami, PUC-Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Prof. Douglas Hooton, University of Toronto, Canada Prof. Kei-chi Imamoto, Tokyo University of Science, Japan Prof. Elsabe Kearsley, University of Pretoria, South Africa Mr. Deon Kruger, University of Johannesburg, South Africa Dr. Kunian Li, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Prof. Baoguo Ma, Wuhan University of Technology, China Prof. Christian Meyer, Columbia University, USA Dr. Michelle Nokken, Concordia University, Canada Prof. Gaifei Peng, Beijing Jiaotong University, China Prof. Jueshi Qian, Chongqing University, China Prof. Jay G. Sanjayan, Swinburne Univ. of Tech., Australia Prof. Caijun Shi, Hunan University, China, Dr. Marios Soutsos, Queen’s University, United Kingdom Prof. Romildo D. Toledo Filho, Fed.Univ. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Mr. Luis Torrez-Cruz, University of the Witwatersrand, S. Africa Prof. Stanley M. Shitote, Moi University, Kenya Eng. Balu-Tabaaro, GEOtechnical Engineering, Uganda Prof. Yiqiu Tan, Harbin Institute of Technology, China Dr. Shaikh Faiz Uddin Ahmed, Curtin Univ. of Tech., Australia Prof. Xiaomei Wan, Qingdao Technological University, China Prof. Fenglai Wang, Harbin Institute of Technology, China Prof. Ling Wang, China Building Materials Academy, China Prof. Peiyu Yan, Tsinghua University, China, Prof. Yingzi Yang, Harbin Institute of Technology, China Prof. Sherif Yehia, American University of Sharjah, UAE Prof. Yan Yao, China Building Materials Academy, China Prof. Qijun Yu, South China University of Techology, China Prof. Chaoying Zou, Harbin Institute of Technology, China Prof. Yamei Zhang, Southeast University, China

Building and

Construction Materials,

Africa Research Network

Dr. Stephen O. Ekolu Senior Lecturer, School of Civil & Environmental Engineering University of the Witwatersrand, 1 Jan Smuts Ave, Hillman Bldg, Private Bag 3, WITS 2050, Johannesburg, South Africa Fax to email: +27 86 24 09 012; Stephen.Ekolu@wits.ac.za Conference email: conference@iccmats-wits.co.za Conference website: www.iccmats-wits.co.za

International Conference on Construction Materials Engineering, Structural Performance and Durability

I C C M A T S

Call for Papers ACCOMODATION AND TOURS

Delegates will have a wide choice of accommodation at special rates negotiated by the organisers. World class hotels and guest houses are available close to the University. Hotel/accommodation details will be made available at the conference website: www.iccmats-wits.co.za

CONTACT FOR FURTHER INQUIRIES

ORGANISING COMMITTEE

INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

SPONSORS AND SUPPORTING ORGANISATIONS

The South African Institution

of Civil Engineering

Delegates are warmly invited to consider tour visits to some of the most beautiful attractions of stature in South Africa. About 60 km west of Johannesburg city is the Cradle of Humankind which holds a United Nations world heritage status and a site where in 2009, researchers from Wits discovered the oldest ancestors to humankind ever found, named Australopithecus Sediba. Africa’s tallest building of 54 storey’s, the buzzling Carl-ton Centre Tower is located at the city centre. The character of the city is evident from its several colloquial names Jo’burg, Jozi, Egoli meaning the city of gold, for it is founded on the world largest gold mine basin of the Witwatersrand. About 10 km south of the city centre is the gold reef city where visitors are transported into an old underground gold mine. World re-known Kruger National Park is about one hour away by air. At Sun City nearby is the “Palace of the Lost City”, Africa’s archi-tectural wonder showcasing a recreation of ancient civilization.

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Advanced Cement Training

and Projects

Reunion Internationale des Laboratoires et Ex-perts des Materiaux, Sys-temes de Construction et Ouvrages

Please send the completed form to the Conference Secretariat by email or fax to +27 86 24 09 012 Email: conference@iccmats-wits.co.za

The conference topics are herein outlined but other relevant titles falling within the scope will be accepted. Papers may be based on experimental work, research and development, practice or industry application, case studies, innovations or other relevant work of interest. The subjects cover ad-vances in construction materials, structures and the allied disci-plines involving Research, Development or Practice in:

Cement Concrete materials and structures Masonry Timber Steel Bitumen

Materials and performance Structural Modelling Innovative concepts and designs Durability and service life Environmental aspects Appropriate technologies and sustainable development Codes and standards

● Concrete materials and admixtures ● Cement chemistry, hydration and crystallography ● Early age performance of concrete ● Durability of concrete under aggressive environments ● Geopolymers and clinker-free cements ● Alternative fuels for cement manufacture ● Special types of concretes ● Concrete quality, standards and specifications ● Sensors and novel sensor systems ● Nanotechnology in concrete and construction ● Microstructure of concrete ● Modelling of cementitious materials ● Performance of concrete in structures ● Design for durability and service life modelling of concrete ● Waste recycling and utilization in concrete, masonry, bitumen ● Non-destructive testing ● Fire performance of structures ● Masonry structures ● Masonry materials, performance and durability ● Timber construction and structures ● Durability and performance of timber ● Concrete pavements ● Asphalt pavements ● Bituminous binders, re-use and recycling ● Steel construction, metallic materials and structures

ABSTRACT AND IMPORTANT DATES SCOPE INTRODUCTION The ICCMATS 2014 conference is organized by the Uni-versity of the Witwatersrand (Wits), Harbin Institute of Technology, China, and University of Cape Town. The con-ference is the first of its kind in the African continent. Wits is one of Africa’s leading academic institution located at the culturally diverse, metropolitan city of Johannesburg. The Conference will be held at the main university campus and Sunnyside Park Hotel. Johannesburg city is equipped with world class infrastructure, a high speed train and is home to the busiest airport in the Southern hemisphere, which was used strategically to host Africa’s first ever FIFA World Cup in 2010, including the final cup match. Founded in 1920, Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) is a large mul-tidisciplinary, world-class university with science, engineer-ing and research at its core. HIT has a large student popu-lation of close to 50,000.

The conference aims at providing a platform for exchange and articulation of knowledge frontiers, developments and advancements in the domain of construction materials en-gineering and allied disciplines. Materials are the common thread linking an engineering design to functional perfor-mance of a structure and eventually its service life or dura-bility. Materials underlie the capabilities of any design and indeed define its limitations too. In this event, engineers, scientists, researchers, academics, practitioners and pro-fessionals from materials, structures, mining, construction, transportation backgrounds and related fields come togeth-er for three days of engagement in cross-cutting presenta-tions, discussions and social capital.

Modern infrastructure demands high industrial perfor-mance and productivity which in turn requires superior materials, sometimes of engineered properties. In 2012, the African Union inaugurated an extensive 30-year initia-tive to develop continental infrastructure. In Africa and oth-er developing countries, traditional building materials are being replaced slowly but steadily with concrete, brick and block masonry supplemented by timber prod-ucts, as societies strive for improved living. Steel and asphalt occupy distinct sector roles in the construction industry. ICCMATS focuses on the six important modern materials of construction viz:- cement, concrete, masonry, timber, steel, and bitumen.

OBJECTIVES

RELEVANCE TO INFRASTRUCTURE

TOPICS

Abstracts of 150 to 300 words are invited, outlining the objectives, contents and findings. It should include the title, lead author names, affiliation and email /phone/fax details.

Abstract submission 23 August 2013 Acceptance notice 20 September 2013 Paper submission 20 December 2013 Paper acceptance 21 February 2014 Final paper 21 March 2014 Early bird registration 30 May 2014 Late registration 25 July 2014

Submissions should be sent by email as Word or PDF attachment to: conference@iccmats-wits.co.za

REGISTRATION

Register by: 31 May 2014

27 June 2014

26 July 2014

Author $400 $450 $500

Delegate $450 $500 $550

Student $200 $200 $250

Dinner for guest $50 $50 $50

Sub-Saharan Africa (excl.SA)

$300 $300 $300

Each delegate will receive a full copy of the proceedings published in a CD-ROM of full papers and a printed book of Proceedings. A reputable publisher will be selected to produce high quality proceedings indexed at ISTP

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

EXHIBITION AND SPONSORSHIPS

Companies and organizations are invited to the oppor-tunity to showcase their products and services in the con-ference exhibition, and receive special privileges for sponsorship. For booking please contact the secretariat or refer to the conference website www.iccmats-wits.co.za

To register, please fill the following registration form

ICCMATS 2014 REGISTRATION FORM

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