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The Chinese Group of IABSEGuangzhou University

Tongji UniversityHong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Authority

Guangdong Provincial ChangDa Highway Engineering Co., Ltd

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Bridges and Structures Sustainability — Seeking Intelligent Solutions

Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge

IABSE ConferenceGuangzhou, ChinaMay 8-11, 2016

IABSE ConferenceGuangzhou, ChinaMay 8-11, 2016

Messages

Committees

Papers and Deadlines

Themes and Topics

Keynote Speakers

Conference Format

Young Engineer Programme

Schedule

Technical Visits

Venue

Accommodation

Registration

Co-organisers and Sponsors

About IABSE

Further Information

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The Chinese Group of IABSE has always been noted for their ingenuity and enthusiasm when it comes to the arranging of IABSE conference style events. But with the May conference in Guangzhou we see yet more new ideas - principally the linking of national and international activities into a single conference. Thus both the international structural engineering community and Chinese structural engineers will be able to come together for the exchange of technical information, understanding of the context of construction projects in different societies and the all important networking and social interaction that are such an important part of any conference. For those of us who have been fortunate to have visited China the choice of Guangzhou provides the possibility of seeing parts of the country away from the usual Beijing/Shanghai area.It also provides an opportunity to see at first hand some of the major constructions that are making China such an important contributor to the international list of major infrastructure developments. I know that our hosts will provide a warm welcome, a stimulating and rewarding programme and an experience that is not to be missed. I look forward to seeing you there in the spring.

Professor David A NethercotPresident of IABSE

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Message from the President of IABSE

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Message from the OrganisersThe Conference is organised by the Chinese Group of IABSE associated with Guangzhou University, Tongji University, Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Authority , and Guangdong Provincial Chang Da Highway Engineering Co., Ltd. In this century, we have organised the IABSE Symposium 2004 and the IABSE Workshop 2009 both in Shanghai, which turned to be a great success. We are confident enough to assure this coming event in Guangzhou again a success keeping up with the times.

In today’s society the idea of sustainability is possibly more prevalent than at any other point and time, especially for infrastructures that are expected to last for long life and to serve as landmarks of the city and the country. Civil engineers and future civil engineers play a vital role in the sustainable development in meeting the needs of the society. A Civil Engineer’s utmost responsibility is sustainability and to seek its solutions. Therefore, the theme of the conference lies on “Bridges and Structures Sustainability—Seeking Intelligent Solutions”. China, the whole country, is an example, where traditional culture and modern trends co-exist in harmony to a certain degree with merits/drawbacks and with focused topics for open discussion.

Guangzhou, the host city of the conference, with 2200 years in history, is the third largest Chinese city as well as the economic and cultural centre of South China where the Asian Games 2010 were held. As a modern city, Guangzhou keeps progress with the state-of-the-art bridges and structures, including the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, the Guangzhou Tower, and many other infrastructures. Both the Bridge and the Tower will be included in the technical visits of the conference.

We are very pleased to invite you to the IABSE Conference 2016, set in new conference format -- the linking of national and international activities into a single conference, in Guangzhou, where Chinese and international scientists, practising engineers, contractors, fabricators, designers and asset owners will gather to discuss the focused conference themes. You will find new friends and meet old friends, and also have a great time in taking part in wonderful technical visits.

Limin SunQuanke SuChairs of Scientific Committee

Yaojun GeJie CuiChairs of Organising Committee

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Scientific Committee

Fulin Zhou, Honorary Chair, China

Limin Sun, Co-Chair, China

Quanke Su, Co-Chair, China

Hongwei Huang, Secretary, China

Mourad M. Bakhoum, Egypt

Ane de Boer, Netherlands

Fernando Branco, Portugal

Bruno Briseghella, Italy

Yinghong Cao, USA

Dong-Ho Choi, Korea

Mingshan Fang, China

Mario Fontana, Switzerland

Carlos M. Galindo, Mexico

Dorian Janjic, Austria

Hyun-Moo Koh, Korea

Yadong Li, China

Jose Campose Matos, Portugal

Raz Mor, Israel

Hani Nassif, USA

Fathy Saad, Egypt

Mike Schlaich, Germany

Bratislav Stipanic, Serbia

Harshavardhan Subbarao, India

Julio Timerman, Brazil

Jose Turmo, Spain

Tamon Ueda, Japan

Tina Vejrum, Denmark

Akira Wada, Japan

Chunsheng Wang, China

Jan A. Wium, South Africa

Hwai-Chung Wu, USA

Congzhen Xiao, China

Hongbing Xie, China

Dong Xu, China

Hai Yan, China

Yongxin Yang, China

W. Phillip Yen, USA

Doreen Zauft, Germany

Junli Zhao, China

Xin Zhao, China

Tobia Zordan, Italy

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Committees

Advisory Committee

Haifan Xiang, Chair, Tongji University

Yaojun Ge, Secretary, Chinese group of IABSE

Yiyi Chen, Tongji University

Guanxiong Chen, Provincial Highway Society of Guangdong

Lichu Fan, Tongji University Yonglin Zhu, Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Authority

Gangliang Liu, Guangdong Provincial ChangDa Highway Engineering Co., Ltd

Shijie Liu, China Civil Engineering Society

Jiyang Fu, Guangzhou University

Shuanhai He, Changan University

Fulin Zhou, Guangzhou University

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Sponsoring Committee

Rucheng Xiao, Co-Chair, Tongji University

Zhigang Yang, Co-Chair, Bridge Magazine

Guanxiong Chen, Honorary Chair, Provincial Highway Society of Guangdong

Qingbo Peng, Guangdong Provincial ChangDa Highway Engineering Co., Ltd

Bin Sun, Secretary, Tongji University

Xiaoliang Wu, Secretary, Bridge Magazine

Organising CommitteeLichu Fan, Honorary Chair, Tongji University

Di Wu, Secretary, Guangzhou University

Xu Jiang, Tongji University

Lie Yu, Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Authority

Jiang Li, Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Authority

Zhigang Yang, Bridge Magazine

Shuxia Yu, Bridge Magazine

Chengmin Wang, Guangdong Provincial ChangDa Highway Engineering Co., Ltd

Yaojun Ge, Co-Chair, Tongji University

Chao Liu, Tongji University

Ye Xia, Secretary, Tongji University

Bin Sun, Tongji University

Zhi Sun, Tongji University

Ping Tan, Guangzhou University

Yixin Lu, Institution of Bridge and Structural Engineering, CHS

Biao Ma, Institution of Municipal Engineering,CCES

Dongfa Pan, Institution of Bridge and Structural Engineering, CRS

Zhongwen Wang, Guangdong Provincial ChangDa Highway Engineering Co., Ltd

Liuhan Wen, Guangzhou University

Shifeng Wang, CCCC Second Harbor Engineering Company

Yu Zhao, Changan University

Wei Wang, China Civil Engineering SocietyRucheng Xiao, Tongji University

Zuo Sun, Guangzhou University

Xin Ruan, Tongji University

Xianzhou Zeng, Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge AuthorityJie Cui, Co-Chair, Guangzhou University

Ling Liao, Bridge Magazine

Rui Chai, Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Authority

Notification of acceptance of Abstracts

Deadline for submission of Full Papers

Notification of acceptance of Full Papers

Conference Dates

August 31, 2015

November 30, 2015

February 29, 2016

May 8-11, 2016

Papers and Deadlines

More than 150 full papers of high quality have been submitted to the Scientific Committee for review. All accepted papers will be presented orally during the technical programme.

Notification of acceptance of papers will be given. All papers accepted by the Scientific Committee and presented at the IABSE Conference will be published in the printed conference proceedings and electronic recordings.

Papers will only be published if the authors have registered and paid for the full three day conference registration fees before March 31, 2016.

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Important Dates

Presentations

Proceedings

Papers

Structural sustainability• Innovative design concepts and frameworks• Green civil engineering• Sustainability metrics and indices• Quality control, durability and robustness

Intelligent solutions• BIM and BrIM• Structural control and monitoring• Intelligent construction & maintenance technologies• Disaster prevention and resilience

High-performance materials• Smart materials• High-performance concrete and steel• New materials

Challenges in major projects• Sea-crossing bridges and tunnels• High-speed railway bridges• Tall buildings and towers• Large-space structures

The conference will cover, but is not limited to, the above themes and topics.

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The main theme of the conference is Bridges and Structures Sustainability — Seeking Intelligent Solutions. The topics include:

Themes and Topics

Keynote Speakers

Yozo FujinoJapan

Torben ForsbergDenmark

Zongyu GaoChina

Byung-Suk KimKorea

Vanja SamecAustria

Quanke SuChina

Antony Wood USA

F.X. SupartonoIndonesia

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FormatThe Scientific Programme will include plenary and parallel sessions in form of short presenta-tions combined with group discussions during the conference. Keynote and invited speakers will address the conference generally in the plenary sessions, and thematic parallel sessions will be held for the presentation of papers selected by the Scientific Committee from those submitted. The conference will arrange simultaneous translation for plenary sessions, but parallel sessions will be conducted in English, without simultaneous translation.

PublicationThe printed conference proceedings will contain two-page abstracts of all papers accepted by the Scientific Committee. The full version will be included on an electronic recording enclosed with the proceedings, and will be available at the beginning of the conference. Note that authors must register to the conference in order to have their paper published in the Conference Report.

ParticipantsThe conference addresses structural and civil engineers, architects, contractors, agents and other professionals interested in the latest achievements and developments in planning, research, design, construction, conservation, durability and performance of sustainable infrastructures.

Conference Format

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All delegates born in 1982 or later and students will enjoy reduced registration fees. In addition a

jury will award two young authors, born in or after 1982 who have personally presented their

paper during the conference, with the Young Engineers’ Contribution Award. The prizes will be

presented at the closing of the conference.

Young Engineer Workshop (YEW) will be held at the conference venue in the afternoon of May 8.

It is basically a design competition using Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge as the background.

The proposal will be limited to the following three structures: Jiuzhou Channel Bridge, one

segment of the continuous bridges in deep water areas, and a tunnel segment.

More details can be found in the flyer and brochure from the website.

Programme• 10th April 2016 End of the enrolling period

• 1st May 2016 Proposal submission.

• 8th May 2016 Young Engineer Workshop

• 9th May 2016 Final Proposal submission.

• 10th May 2016 Outstanding proposals displayed at the conference venue & The awards ceremony

at the closing ceremony.

• Smart System Design Competition• Using Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge, Guangzhou, China

Young Engineers Programme

Young Engineer Workshop 2016

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Schedule

Monday May 9 Tuesday May 10Time Sunday May 8

08:30-09:00

09:00-10:00

10:30-12:00

12:00-13:30

13:30-15:30

15:30-16:00

16:00-17:30

17:30-18:00

Opening Ceremony

Keynote Lectures

Keynote Lectures

Lunch

Parallel sessions

Coffee Break

Welcome Reception & YEP Party19:00

Young Engineers Workshop

Parallel sessions

Coffee Break (Group Photos)

Parallel sessions

Lunch

Keynote Lectures

Coffee Break

Keynote Lectures

Closing Ceremony

Coffee Break

Parallel sessions

BanquetDinner

Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall

10:00-10:30

(Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge under construction)

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Technical Visits

The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, crossing the Pearl River Estuary and linking Hong Kong to the East, and Zhuhai and Macau to the West, is a combination of bridges, a tunnel and two artificial islands. With an investment of approximately 105 billion CNY, this project is about 29.6 km in total length, including 22.8 km in bridges, 6.7 km in immersed tube tunnels, and 1.25 km in artificial islands. The construction period of the project is scheduled from 2009 to 2017.

Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge

• Date and time: May 11, 2016, start at 08:30, finish at 18:00• Gathering location: Dongfang Hotel

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Guangzhou Tower is a 610-metre tall multi-purpose observation tower in the Haizhu District of Guangzhou (historically known as Canton or Kwangchow), Guangdong, China. The tower was topped out in 2009 and it became operational on September 29, 2010 for the 2010 Asian Games. The tower briefly held the title of tallest tower in the world, replacing the CN Tower, before being surpassed by the Tokyo Skytree. Some other tall buildings near Guangzhou Tower will also be visited, including East Tower Building, West Tower Building, and etc.

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• Date and time: May 11, 2016, start at 09:00, finish at 17:00• Gathering location: Dongfang Hotel

Technical Visits

Place: Dongfang Hotel in Guangzhou, China

Address: 120 Liuhua Road, Guangzhou, China

About Guangzhou CityGuangzhou is the capital and largest city of Guangdong Province, China. Located on the Pearl River, about 120 km north-northwest of Hong Kong and north-northeast of Macau, Guangzhou is a key national transportation hub and trading port. It is very convenient to be accessed by international flights from aboard and domestic, as well as high-speed trains from other cities of China.

Venue

Aerial view of Guangzhou City

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Dongfang Hotel

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Accommodation has to be booked individually. Guangzhou has plenty of hotels at all comfort levels. It is recommended to book hotel rooms early via the given links.

1. Dongfang Hotel (5-stars), Tel: +86-20-8666 9900, http://iabseguangzhou2016.org*Conference venue and recommended hotel with discounted rate.*Room and rate guaranteed for reservations by 3/31/2016.

2. China Hotel-Marriott (5-stars), Tel: +86-40-0678 9511, www.chinaworldgzhotel.com

3. Jinzhou Hotel (4-stars), Tel: +86-20-3618 2828, www.jinzhouhotel.com

4. Landsman Hotel (3-stars), Tel: +86-20-3622 2988, www.landsmanhotel.com

5. Liuhua Hotel (4-stars), Tel: +86-20-8666 8800, www.lh.com.cn

Accommodation

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RegistrationCategory

Early BirdUntil March 31,2016

NormalUntil May 7,2016

On site*From May 8,2016

Member

Non-Member** 4700

3800

5700

4800

5300

4400

2200 2500 2700

1100 1200950Accompanying Person***

Young Participant(born after 01/01/1982)

Registration

Registration should be made online at the registration page of the conference website: www.IABSE.org/Guangzhou2016

Time and dates are in China Standard Time (CST)Authors of accepted papers have to register and pay before March 31, 2016, in order to have their papers published in the Conference Proceedings and to be able to present their papers.

Early Bird registration

Normal registration

On-site registration

March 31, 2016

May 7, 2016

May 8-11, 2016

Registration Deadlines

IABSE Member / Non-IABSE Member/Young Participants:

• Participation in the Conference• Book of Abstract and Proceedings (Recording)• Welcome Reception• Lunches• Banquet*• Coffee Breaks• Technical Tour

Accompanying Persons:

• Welcome Reception• Opening and Closing Ceremony• Lunches• Banquet*• Coffee Breaks• Technical Tour

Registration Fees Include

* Banquet is donated by conference sponsors.

* For on-site registration, payments by credit card or in cash (CNY) are accepted. (as of Feb. 29,2016 EUR 1= 7.115 CNY; USD 1= 6.548 CNY)** Apply for IABSE Membership www.iabse.org/join*** Accompanying persons are understood to be family members only.

Online PaymentChinese Yen (CNY) and Swiss Francs (CHF) are accepted for online payment.

Wire Transfer PaymentOnly Swiss Francs (CHF) is accepted through wire transfer.Beneficiary Name: Beijing Jie-Lu-Tong Science and Technology Development Co., Ltd.BNF’S Account No.: 1100 1018 8000 5600 8116Accounting Bank Info: China Construction Bank Beijing Br. Hepingli SubBr.Swift Code: PCBCCNBJBJXIntermediary Bank Info: Credit Suisse (First Boston), ZurichSwift Code: CRESCHZZ80AAddress of Bank: Building 36, Seventh Block, Hepingli, Dongcheng District, Beijing City

Note: Any bank charges including the ones of paying banks or intermediary banks should be borne by the registrants.

ConfirmationA confirmation email with your registration number will be sent to registrants after they have successfully completed their registration. The registration number should be kept until the beginning of the conference and mentioned when inquiries are made to the Conference Regis-tration Office. A receipt will be given at the registration desk with the conference material.

Cancellation PolicyNotification of cancellation must be made in writing (by email or fax) to the Conference Regis-tration Office. Cancellations will be accepted until March 31, 2016. The Conference Registra-tion Office will retain 10% of the prepaid registration fee as a processing fee. The refund will be 90% of the prepaid amount. After April 1, 2016 no refunds will be made. For bank transfer payment, a bank handling charge will be deducted from the amount of refund. All refunds will be made after the conference.

Invitation Letter for Visa ApplicationFor those who need supporting documents for visa application, please contactDr. Di WuPhone: (+86)-020-86395053Fax: (+86)-020-86575840E-mail: IABSE2016guangzhou@tongji.edu.cnOnline registration for the conference is required for the VISA application. Please include your registration number in your inquiry.

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Co-organisers and Sponsors

Sponsors

Co-organisers

Bronze Sponsor

Exhibitors

Silver Sponsor

Golden Sponsor

About IABSE

Further Information

The International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering was founded in 1929. The mission of IABSE is to promote the exchange of knowledge and to advance the practice of structural engineering worldwide in the service of the profession and society. To accomplish the mission IABSE organises conferences and symposia, publishes journals and reports, and also presents awards to recognise outstanding achievements in research and practice that advance the profes-sion of structural engineering.

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