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Building a sustainable future
22nd 24th June 2009 Business Design Centre, London

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Attend to debate what the next 20 30 years hold for the design and application of concrete structures
Dont miss papers covering the most innovative aspects of concrete design and construction:
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Analysis of the durability of SFRC and SFR-RCC against corrosion of fibres and freeze-thaw cycles Carbon footprint of concrete buildings seen in life-cycle perspective Cares sustainable reinforcing steel certification scheme Design of the Concrete Cable-stayed Sungai Prai Bridge, Malaysia Fatigue behaviour of ultra high-performance concrete under cyclic stress reversal loading New knowledge on the probabilistic modelling of moisture influence on concrete resistivity Non-linear analyses and optimized strengthening of Slussen

Keynote speakers that will explore the latest advances in concrete: Dr Ahmad Rahimian President WSP Cantor Seinuk Dr Koji Sakai Professor of Engineering Kagawa University Prof Odd. Gjv Department of Structural Engineering Norwegian University of Science and Technology
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CONCRETE: 21st CENTURY SUPERHERO

In recent years the knowledge of concrete and concrete structures has increased, as has its applications.
fib and The Concrete Society are bringing together leading engineers, designers, contractors and researchers from the world of construction for CONCRETE: 21st Century Superhero, an international forum to debate and showcase innovations in concrete design and application.
Join an international audience of the construction elite to hear how the concrete industry have developed solutions to meet design needs and debate the future of concrete structures.

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Our three keynote speakers are:

Dr Ahmad Rahimian is President of WSP Cantor Seinuk, Structural Engineers, New York Division of WSP Group. An expert in the behaviour of structures under seismic and wind loading, he has written and published widely on designing towering structures and tall buildings and has been involved in the design and engineering of buildings, stadiums, and bridges in cities around the world. He holds a U.S. patent in seismic protective design. Dr. Rahimian is also chairman of one of the committees responsible for updating the New York City Building Code Dr Koji Sakai is a Professor at Kagawa University in Japan. Since 2002, Professor Sakai has been Chairman of fib Commission 3 (Environmental Aspects of Design and Construction) and, since 2008, he has been Chairman of JCI (Japan Concrete Institute) Committee (Minimization of Global Warming Substances and Wastes in Concrete Sector) and ISO/TC71/SC8 (Environmental Management for Concrete and Concrete Structures). Odd E. Gjrv is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Structural Engineering at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim. His research includes advanced concrete materials and concrete technology as well as durability and durability design of concrete structures in severe environments. He has been honoured with several international awards and is a member of the Norwegian Academy of Technical Sciences and a Fellow of the American Concrete Institute.

Be part of an event that is uniting the concrete world!

The International fib Symposium is the global concrete event of 2009. Designed to embrace innovation, 200 speakers will share their latest research into concrete and reaffirm its position as the material of choice for structural design and construction. Key insights will be provided by our expert speaker panel, who will explore the latest innovations in concrete, tackling: durability, sustainability, versatility, and speed of construction. Keynote presentations available include: Durability of Concrete Concrete High Rise Buildings Sustainability in Concrete

Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities:

CONCRETE: 21st Century Superhero provides the ideal platform on which to promote your brand, meet new clients and align yourselves with the leaders of global concrete, during three days of conference business and networking. Being a partner at the fib Symposium will make your company stand out as a leader in this competitive industry and will leave a strong impression of your brand, products, services and values in attendees' minds. For information on how you can sponsor or exhibit at this event please contact: Brian Refell on 0207 728 5257 or email brian.refell@emap.com

Young Engineers Programme

Do not miss the Young Engineers Award which takes place during the three day conference proceedings. fib will invite the winning author/s to attend the London Symposium 2009 where they will present and discuss their work in a dedicated conference session. The fib Diploma to Young Engineers is given every two years at the occasion of the official fib Symposium. The 2009 award is sponsored by ACHE (Asociacion Cientifico-tecnica del Hormigon Estructural) and Torroja Ingenieria in memory of the late Eduardo Torroja y Miret (1899-1961) and will be given to the best of each category for research and design and construction.

Conference date and location:

This conference will take place from Monday to Wednesday, 22nd 24th June 2009. The Business Design Centre in London will serve as the conference venue throughout the duration of the Symposium. For local hotel reservations Venue Search have been appointed to assist attendees with booking overnight accommodation. For more information please visit www.fiblondon09.com/venuesearch If you prefer, your booking can be made by telephone. Simply call Venue Search directly on +44(0) 20 8541 5656, quoting the reference Concrete 2009 Conference.

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Building a sustainable future - Selection of papers

Join over 200 speakers who will present exciting papers across five core themes:

Sustainability
Many countries are moving to more sustainable concrete construction make sure you are at the forefront of research and development. Papers being presented:
Carbon footprint of concrete buildings seen in life-cycle perspective
Claus V. Nielsen, Danish Technological Institute, Concrete Centre, Denmark

Sustainable solutions for transporation infrastructure in the US precast concrete industry

Christopher Gilbertson, Michigan Technological University, USA

Case studies on environmental impact assessment of precast concrete products

Akihiro Fujiki, Research & Development Laboratory, Landes Ltd, Japan

The life-cycle C&D wastes assessment method for buildings by use of detail cost estimation
Masaki Muto, Housing Research Department, National Institute for Land and Infrastructure Management, Japan

COCRETE IMPACT The carbon footprint of concrete

Lionel Linger, Vinci Construction Grands Projects, France

Completely recyclable concrete of aggregate-recovery type by using microwave heating

Ryoma Kitagaki, Research Associate, University of Tokyo, Japan

The precast/prestressed concrete institutes initiative on sustainable design

Emily Lorenz, Editor-in-Chief, PCI Journal Precast, Prestressed Concrete Institute, USA

Concrete: A potential CO sink

Yixin Shao, Department of Civil Engineering, McGill University, Canada

Climate change and the durability of concrete

Peter Lenkei, School of Engineering, Structural Engineering Department, Pcs University, Hungary

Unlocking the potential change for delivering transformational change in the sustainability performance of civil engineering projects
Simon Price, Technical Director, Gifford, UK

Sustainability appraisal of concrete bridge structures

C. Arya & P.R. Vassie, Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering, UCL, UK

Effect of chemical admixtures on CO reduction in concrete Environmental impact due to the transportation of fly ash
Yusuke Aoki, Graduate School of Engineering, Hiroshuma University, Japan

Harutake Imoto, BASF Construction Chemicals Asia Pacific, Japan

Assuring sustainability of concrete

Boudewijn Piscaer, Univerde Agencies, The Netherlands

Increasing structural material using efficiency for saving resources

Dabin Feng, China Academy of Building Research, China

Leadership through sustainability new challenges for the concrete industry

Carl-Alexander Graubner, Civil Engineering and Geodesy, Institute for Concrete and Masonry Structures, Technische Universitt Darmstadt, Germany

Quality control striving for the verifiable result

David Friedman, Principal Consultant, Architect and Construction Auditor, Quality Management Consultant-Principal, Australia

Market study of improved heat-insulating masonry bricks

Danile Waldmann, Faculty of Sciences, Technology and Communication, University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg

More for less outcomes from the UK precast concrete industry sustainability programme
Jacqueline Glass, Loughborough University, UK

CARES Sustainable reinforcing steel certification scheme

Lee Brankley, UK CARES FIB, UK

Review on sustainability of concrete waste recycling

Yasuhiro Dosho, Tokyo Electric Power Company, Japan

Designing concrete structures for second time around

Stuart Alexander, WSP Group, UK

State of the art in environmental performance improvement technologies from report of JCI committee on environmental performance of concrete structures
Kenji Kawai, Associate Professor, Department of Social and Environmental Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Hiroshima University, Japan

Outline of recommendations for environmentally conscious practice of RC buildings published by AIJ

Takafumi Noguchi, Associate Professor, Department of Architecture, The University of Tokyo, Japan

Supply/demand survey and in-transit environmental impact evaluation of aggregate for concrete conveyed to the Tokyo district
Masaki Tamura, Department of Architecture and Urban Design filiation, Faculty of Engineering, Kogakuin University, Japan

A new recycling method using demolished concrete debris and industrial by-products for the purpose of minimising the environmental load
Yoshitaka Ishikawa, Electric Power Development Co.Ltd (J-Power), Japan

Durability
Concrete structure asset management is informed by life cycle analysis ensure that the structural concept and design process is enhanced with good quality construction. Papers being presented:
Analysis of the durability of SFRC and SFR-RCC against corrosion of fibres and freeze-thaw cycles
Angela Graeff, Department of Civil and Structural Engineering, University of Sheffield, UK

Influence of deterioration on the dynamic behaviour of concrete beams

Tams Kovcs, Assistant Professor, Department of Structural Engineering, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary

Bridge maintenance A tool for strategy development

Grischa Dette, Research Associate, Institute of Concrete Structures, Hamburg University of Technology, Germany

Influence of time dependency of chloride diffusion coefficient on resulting service life of concrete structures
Katrien Audenaert, Magnel Laboratory for Concrete Research, Department of Structural Engineering, Ghent University, Belgium

Influence of cracks on chloride penetration in concrete

Katrien Audenaert, Magnel Laboratory for Concrete Research, Department of Structural Engineering, Ghent University, Belgium

Lifetime performance of a modern landmark concrete building under severe damage

Fabio Biondini, Department of Structural Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Italy

Durability of self compacting concrete

Antonios Kanellopoulos, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Cyprus, Cyprus

Modelling chloride induced corrosion service life of concrete bridge half-joints

Mohammed Mehdi Kashani, Assistant Engineer, Scott Wilson and Part-time PhD Student, University of Bristol, UK

Effect of compressive stress in concrete on ultrasonic pulse velocity

Chee Khoon Ng, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia

From degradation to a new structure

Azra Balagija, Department for Concrete and Masonry, Civil Engineering Institute of Croatia, Croatia

New knowledge on the probabilistic modelling of moisture influence on concrete resistivity

Kai Osterminski, Centre for Building Materials, TU Mnchen, Germany

Performance-based service life model CHLODIF

Irina Stipanovic Oslakovic, Civil Engineering Institute of Croatia, Croatia

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Building a sustainable future - Selection of papers

Propagation mechanism of spalling cracks induced by reinforcement corrosion
Satoshi Takaya, Department of Civil and Earth Resources Engineering, Kyoto University, Japan

Residual properties of hardened cement pastes after thermal shock

Sndor Fehrvri, PhD Candidate, Department of Construction, Materials and Engineering Geology, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary

Remaining performance of corroded reinforced concrete elements

Marijana Serdar, Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Zagreb, Croatia

Strengthening of reinforced concrete beams with unbonded prestressing tendons

Seruga Andrzej, Krakw University of Technology, Poland

Test methods and service life design

Chris Clear, British Cement Association, UK

Experimental analysis of reinforced concrete ties under simultaneous mechanical and chemical actions
Francesco Tondolo, Department of Structural Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, Italy

Cathodic protection of reinforcement corrosion using patch repair with sacrificial zinc anode
Yoshihiko Watanabe, West Japan Railway Company Co Ltd, Japan

Concrete bridges with unlimited durability

Johann Kollegger, Professor; Institute for Structural Engineering, Vienna University of Technology, Austria

Materials
The development of new materials requires investment and in many cases greater expense learn how to manage costs whilst still delivering sustainable concrete structures of the future. Papers being presented:
Design of PE ducts for bundled tendons
Hermann Weiher, Technische Universitat, Germany

SCC on site: Understanding the implications for construction operations

David Rich, Loughborough University, UK

Strength optimisation of cement with limestone filler

Guemmadi Zhour, University Mentouri, Algeria

Self-induced stress in high-performance concrete treated with a combination of shrinkage-reducing and expansive admixtures
Mohammed Meddah, Department of Social and Environmental Eng, Graduate School of Engineering, Hiroshima University, Japan

Analytical study on the flow of fresh concrete in conveying pipe under various conditions
Kenji Watanabe, Department of Architecture, College of Engineering, Chubu University, Japan

Tests of thin-walled concrete members reinforced with non-metallic fabrics

Andrzej Ajdukiewicz, Department of Structural Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Silesian University of Technology, Poland

Application of high strength fibre reinforced self-compacting concrete as a filling material in an innovative precast connection
Fernando Almeida Filho, Post-Doctoral Researcher, Department of Structural Engineering, University of So Paulo, Brazil

The correlation of the electric current peaks emitted from stressed hardened cement paste with the strain rate
Ilias Stavrakas, Laboratory of Electric Properties of Materials, Department of Electronics, Technological Educational Institution of Athens, Greece

Bond behaviour between reinforcing bar and concrete damaged by alkali-silica reaction
Takashi Yamamoto, Department of Civil and Earth Resources Engineering, Kyoto University, Japan

The effective area of an adhesive bond of textile reinforced concrete

Regine Ortlepp, Institute of Concrete Structures, Technische Universitt Dresden, Germany

Bond strength behaviour of self-compacting concrete under cyclic loading in pull-out tests
Fredy Garz Reyes, Department of Engineering Structures, University of So Paulo, Brazil

Ultra high performance concrete with and without steel fibers

Cornelia Magureanu, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Concrete-filled steel tubes (cft): innovative composite construction method facilitated by high performance superplasticizer technology
Bastian Bicher, Sika Services AG, Switzerland

The design of construction cements

Benjamin Nyame, Consultant, UK

Self-consolidating concrete subjected to elevated temperature

Hanaa Fares, PhD Student, Universit de Cergy-Pontoise, France

Developing an ideal scenario for SCC: New findings from the UK

David Rich, Loughborough University, UK

Efficient technology of concreting

Eduard Botyanovsky, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor of the Belarusian National Technical University (BNTU), Belarus

The resistance of self compacting concrete with algerian natural pozzolan against the sulphate and acid attacks
Hocine Siad, Laboratory of Civil Engineering and Mcanique Engineering, INSA, France & Laboratory of Materials, ENSET Oran, Algeria

Evaluation of various factors related to the dosification of the mixture on the compressive strength of self consolidating concrete
Galit Agranati, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Polytechnic University of Madrid, Spain

Innovative solutions for the strengthening of existing structures

Iman Hajirasouliha, Department of Civil and Structural Engineering, The University of Sheffield, UK

Effect of slag content of cements on chloride ion binding

Katalin Kopecsk, Department of Construction Materials and Engineering Geology, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary

Research concerning the development of fly ash concrete for reducing environmental impact
Tsuyoshi Kouno, Civil Engineering Department, Shikoku Research Institute, Japan

US development of performance specifications based on international practice

Kenneth Hover, School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Cornell University & Vice President, American Concrete Institute, USA

FRP reinforcement for durable concrete structures

Iman Hajirasouliha, Department of Civil and Structural Engineering, The University of Sheffield, UK

Influence of concrete creep on main structural characteristics of precast and prestressed concrete shells
Gnida Sossou, Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana

The current status of blast furnace slag and portland blast furnace slag cement-based efforts to cope with global warming
Susumu Kamita, Technical Committee, Nippon Slag Association, Japan

Experimental investigation on mechanical performance of concrete containing fly ash enhanced by internal curing
Tatsuya Nukushina, Department of Social and Environmental Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Hiroshima University, Japan

Influence of material properties on the efficiency of near surface mounted strengthening

Zsombor K Szabo, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary

High performance concrete (HPC) for new age strucures

Brig TS Sidana, VSM, India

Influence of pumping on the properties of fresh Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC)

Dimitri Feys, Ghent University, Belgium & Universit Paris-Est, France

Thermal sound of concrete crumb rubber powder

Piti Sukontasukkul, Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, King Mongkut Universitys of Technology, Thailand

Iron-oxide cement compound effect on combination with superplasticizers of different origin

L. Sheinich, The State Scientific Research Institute of Building Construction, Ukraine

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Structure and construction

Please note not all accepted papers are outlined below, please visit www.fiblondon09.com for the full line up

Recent developments in extreme taller, longer and deeper concrete structures have been made possible by new construction techniques hear how to make the impossible, possible! Papers being presented:
A concrete bridge with lateral girders in Z-shape as an alternative for a traditional steel girder bridge
Bart De Pauw, Teaching Assistant, Civil Engineer, PhD Student, Department of Civil Engineering Bridge Research Group, Ghent University, Belgium

Seismic upgrading of existing concrete bridges

Gian Paolo Gamberini, Faculty of Engineering Department of Structural Engineering, University of Cagliari, Italy

Shear and existing concrete bridges and viaducts

Dick Schaafsma, Directorate-General for Public Works and Water Management Public Works Department and Water Management, Dutch Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management, Netherlands

Application of internal unbonded tendons in a sectionably erected bridge with a t-section

Hans Bulicek, Bulicek and Engineers, Germany

Cyclic behaviour of high-strength concrete squat shear walls

Hooshang Dabbagh, Assistant Professor, University of Kurdistan, Iran

Sluice door made of Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC) in the IJsselmeer Dam
Rob Vergoossen, Arcadis, Netherlands

Building slabs on ground on a frictionless support

Johann Kollegger, Professor, Institute for Structural Engineering, Vienna University of Technology, Austria

Some latest applications in moment resisting composite joints

Tobia Zordan, Professor, Tongji University, China

Concrete production under traffic vibration

Steffen Marx, Institute of Concrete Structures, Technische Universitt Dresden, Germany

Strengthening of reinforced concrete slabs using post-tensioning with anchorages by bonding

Duarte Faria, PhD Student, Science and Technology Faculty, New University of Lisbon, Portugal

Construction control of deck geometry and stay cable forces at the Otavio Frias Bridge
Fernando Stucchi, Director - Professor, EGT Engenharia - EPUSP, Brazil

Study of factors that affect the flexural stiffness of beam-column connections in precast frames
Bruna Catoia, PhD Student, Engineering School of So Carlos, University of So Paulo, Brazil

Construction of flyover at Naraina T-Point Ringroad New Delhi

Rakesh Kapoor, General Manager, Holtec Consulting, India

The new Aglio Viaduct Highway A1 Milan Naples Italy

Guido Furlanetto, Chief Structural Engineering Department, Spea Ingegneria Europea, Italy

Design and construction of ventilation towers in yamate tunnel

Takehiro Sugie, Metropolitan Expressway Company Limited, Japan

Design of the concrete cable-stayed Sungai Prai Bridge, Malaysia

Gopal Srinivasan, Associate, Arup, UK

The temporary stay progressive construction method the compiegne north-east ringroad viaduct
Didier Primault, Vinci Construction Grands Projects, France

Design-construct contracts A new approach for design engineers

Aad van der Horst, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands

Evaluation of concrete bridges on bavarian state highways for 60 ton trucks

Peter Lenz, Department of Concrete Structures, Technische Universitt Mnchen, Germany

Use of prestressed concrete slabs for foundations in soft, very moist soils
Jose-Luis Quintana, Mexpresa!, Mexico

Bond behaviour between ribbed bars and concrete under transverse tension and repeated loading
Alexander Lindorf, Institute of Concrete Structures, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Technische Universitt Dresden, Germany

Mechanical properties of RC members repaired with epoxy resin injection method

Hideo Araki, Graduate School of Engineering, Department of Social and Environmental Engineering, Hiroshima University, Japan

Analysis and design for cable stayed bridges? With concrete deck
D.K. Kanhere, Associate Director, STUP Consultants P.Ltd, India

Fatigue behaviour of ultra high-performance concrete under cyclic stress reversal loading
Birol Fitik, Department of Concrete Structures, Technische Universitt Mnchen, Germany

Load-bearing behaviour of steel fibre reinforced composite slabs

Florian Ackermann, Institute for Concrete Structures and Structural Design, Kaiserslautern University of Technology, Germany

Design of the 'S'-shaped Cable-stayed Wadi Abdoun Bridge, Jordan

Gopal Srinivasan, Associate, Arup, UK

Restoring Indian bridges

Padmakar Manjure, Director, The Freyssinet Prestressed Concrete Company Ltd, India

Evaluating the main contractors influence within the concrete frame construction decision making process
Hasan Haroglu, Civil and Building Engineering Department, Loughborough University, UK

Integral bridges: State of practice in Switzerland

Walter Kaufmann, dsp Ingenieure & Planer AG, Switzerland

Investigation of tendon failures in older prestressed concrete bridges

Jan Lingemann, Department of Concrete Structures, Technische Universitt Mnchen, Germany

Design of large concrete tanks for the BIOTA! Aquarium

John Golding, WSP Cantor Seinuk, UK

Structural concrete after high dynamic loading damage identification and repair
Maximilian Fuchs, Institute for Structural Engineering, University of the German Armed Forces, Germany

Lessons learned from investigations of parking garage collapses

Andrew Osborn, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, USA

The Phu My bridge in Ho Chi Minh City

Claude Calamoneri, Arcadis, France

The design and construction of earthquake resistant post-tensioned bridges in a section of egnatia motorway
Theodoros Tzaveas, Egnatia Odos AE, Greece

New construction method for valley bridges

Johann Kollegger, Professor, Institute for Structural Engineering, Vienna University of Technology, Austria

Effect of mixer type on the performance of ultra-high performance concrete

W. Micah Hale, Assistant Professor, University of Arkansas, USA

Offshore concrete structures for tough environments

Tor Ole Olsen, Olav Olsen, Norway

Competitive concrete foundations for offshore wind turbines

William Brook-Hart, Gifford, UK

Pretensioned concrete beams made of ultra-high performance concrete

Guido Bertram, Research Engineer, Institute of Structural Concrete, Germany

Research on fatigue behaviour of RC beams strengthened with cfrp laminates

Wit Derkowski, Civil Engineering Faculty, Cracow University of Technology, Poland

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Emap Ltd 2009. The programme may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Emap reserves the right to alter the venue and/or speakers.

Building a sustainable future - Selection of papers

Design and analysis
Advances in computational techniques are enabling more sophisticated concrete structures to be designed understand how advanced computational methods are transforming the way the designer works. Papers being presented:
Deflections in diagonally cracked reinforced concrete beams
Jesus M. Bairan, Department of Construction Engineering, Universitat Politcnica de Catalunya (UPC), Spain

Performance of prestressed members cast with ultra-high performance concrete

W. Micah Hale, Associate Professor, University of Arkansas, USA

Deformation method for analysis of concrete structures with ordinary and prestressed reinforcement taking into account flow of concrete
Andriy Bambura, State Research Institute of Building Construction, Ukraine

Experimental analysis of the two pile caps tie anchorage

R.G Delalibera, Department of Structural Engineering, School of Engineering at So Carlos, University of So Paulo, Brazil

Determination in the time of the modulus of elasticity of cast-in-situ concrete

Vitalie Burciu, Academy of Sciences of Moldova, Republic of Moldova

Plastic shear solutions for circular RC elements

Uffe Jensen, Institute of Industrial and Civil Engineering, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark

Dynamic analysis for structural upgrade of footbridge located in Cannas river in Carbonia (Italy)
Gian Paolo Gamberini, Professor of Cagliari University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Structural Engineering (DIS), Italy

Post-tensioned concrete flat slabs with shear reinforcement in punching shear

Guilherme Melo, University of Brasilia, Brazil

Early age thermal crack control in concrete Changes in UK design resulting from the introduction of EN1992
Phillip Bamforth, Independent Consultant, UK

Punching shear behaviour of fiber reinforced slabs

Zila Rinaldi, University of Rome, Italy

Experimental investigation of moment redistributions in continuous reinforced concrete beams

Lars Hagsten, Professor, Engineering College of Aarhus, Denmark

Relative crack displacements in high strength concrete beams failing in shear

Juan Sagaseta, Concrete Section, Imperial College London, UK

Failure simulation of reinforced concrete structures in seismic rehabilitation and response control
Toshiaki Hasegawa, Institute of Technology, Shimizu Corporation, Japan

Shear strength evaluation of reinforced and prestressed concrete structures

Michael Collins, University Professor and Bahen-Tanenbaum Professor, Department Of Civil Engineering, University of Toronto, Canada

Fatigue due to concrete compression in bridges compared to practice

Philippe Van Bogaert, Civil Engineering Department, Ghent University, Belgium

Strengthening of structures with concrete overlays: current research, regulations and practice
Norbert Randl, Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, Austria

FEM analysis on RC beams and slabs subjected to impact loading

Abdul Sangi, School of the Built Environment, Heriot-Watt University, UK

The design of concrete slabs using finite element analysis: past, present and future
Owen Brooker, The Concrete Centre, UK

Formulation for load-slip relationships of headed stud connector

Hiroshi Shima, Professor, Department of Infrastructure Engineering, Kochi University of Technology, Japan

The self-stressed reinforced concrete beams with unbounded tendons

Victor Tur, Brest State Technical University, Belarus

Time-dependent stiffness of cracked reinforced concrete elements

Raymond Ian Gilbert, Professor of Civil Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Australia

Fresh wind for German railway bridges

Steffen Marx, Technische Universitt Dresden, Germany

Full control in designing of RC structures

Ane de Boer, Centre for Public Works Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management, Netherlands

Verification criteria of the SIS of vibrations for road bridges with slender prestressed concrete decks
Ana M. Ruiz-Teran, Principal Lecturer in Structural Engineering, University of East London, UK

Generalised method for predicting the flexural collapse load of concrete slabs
Andrew Jackson, University of Cambridge, UK

Safety of RC members with GRFP reinforcement at elevated temperatures

Andr Weber, Research & Development Schck Bauteile GmbH, Germany

Improvement of methods for designing concrete structures under local compression

Mikalai Rak, Belarusian National Technical University, Belarus

Utilization of a GA based DSS (Decision Support System) for a precast concrete structural design
Augusto Albuquerque, Associated Engineer, Hepta Structural Engineering, Brazil

Innovative concrete girders

Martin Empelmann, Institute for Building Materials, Concrete Construction and Fire Protection, Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany

What ideas does Maillart's eighty-year-old approach give us about how a concrete structure could be designed in the 21st Century?
D. Zastavni, Building and Architecture Engineer, Associate Professor, Universit Catholique de Louvain (UCL), Belgium

Instability problems investigation of critical joint under lateral loads

Lisa Karatzas, Independent Consulting Civil Engineer, Greece

Investigation of constructions confronted with changing utilisation by in-situ loading tests

Danile Waldmann, Faculty of Sciences, Technology and Communication, University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Non-destructive damage assessment of constructions in civil engineering using non-linear vibration characteristics
Danile Waldmann, Faculty of Sciences, Technology and Communication, University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg

New methodology for reinforced concrete beam-column cyclic test

Rita Gio, Research Assistant, Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa, Instituto Politcnico de Lisboa, Portugal

A shear-based analysis method for complex structures

Evan Bentz, Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Toronto, Canada

New Swiss codes for the conservation of concrete structures

Thomas Vogel, Professor of Structural Engineering, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), Switzerland

Elasto-plastic bond model for transmission and anchorage lengths of prestressing reinforcement
Jose R. Marti Vargas, Concrete Technology and Science Institute, Politechnic University of Valencia, Spain

Non-linear analyses and optimized strengthening of Slussen

Mikael Hallgren, Tyrns AB, Sweden

Influence of cyclic loading on the bond behaviour of pretensioned strands

Mazen Ayoubi, Institute of Structural Concrete, RWTH Aachen University

Non-linear spatial frame analysis on cross-sectional level

Thomas Lhning, Structural Analysis and Steel Structures Institute, Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH), Germany

A coordinated view of restraint factors

Stuart Alexander, WSP Group, UK

Non-symmetrical punching of flat slabs and slab bridges without transverse reinforcement
Miguel Fernandez Ruiz, PhD, Lecturer and Research Scientist at EPFL, Switzerland

Influence of FCK on the behaviour of CFT short columns under axial loads
Walter Luiz Andrade de Oliveira, Researcher, Doctor in Structural Engineering, EESC-USP, Brazil

A study on restorable precast prestressed hybrid piers

Akio Kasuga, Sumitomo Mitsui Construction, Japan
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Social programme
The Social Programme for conference attendees and accompanying persons includes: Welcome Reception & Registration Sunday 21st June 2009 18:30 to 20:00 Our pre-conference Welcome Reception takes place at The Barbican, which is Europes largest multi-arts and conference venue, presenting a diverse range of art, music, theatre, dance, film and education events. Also home to the London Symphony Orchestra, this venue will allow delegates to register and network in advance of the symposium. The Symposium Banquet Tuesday 23rd June 2009 19:00 to 11:30 This social gathering will offer you an informal setting to network, catch up with old colleagues, and make new connections whilst enjoying a first class meal at The Brewery, in Islington, London. Set within its own private courtyard in the vibrancy of the city, the Brewery traces its heritage back some 250 years. A Grade II listed building and holder of a City Heritage Award, the Brewery offers an unparalleled dining experience. Remember this is not exclusive to conference attendees book now at www.fiblondon09.com/banquet to avoid disappointment.

Companions programme
The fib Symposium 2009 will be running a Companions Programme across the main conference days to include the following: Monday 22nd June 09 Prt a Portea at The Berkeley Prt a Portea take afternoon tea with a fashion twist. This is a unique experience and combines the latest London fashion scene with the most venerable of English traditions afternoon tea. Cost including transfers, guide and afternoon tea 60 per person +VAT Tuesday 23rd June 09 Kensington Palace Tour This guided tour of Kensington Palace includes exhibitions of Princess Dianas dresses. The palace has a fascinating history and has been home to many Royals for over 300 years. There will also be an opportunity to visit the Princess Diana Memorial Fountain in the adjoining Kensington Gardens. Cost including transfers, guide and admission to Kensington Palace 41.73 per person +VAT Wednesday 24th June 09 Stoke Park Film and Spa Day Guests will take coffee and see the famous blue door and book shop from the film Notting Hill and will be able to have a coffee around the famous Portobello Road Market. Take lunch in San Marco in the health spa and relax by experiencing a Body Therapy Massage (80) per person within the price during the afternoon. Cost per person including transfers, guide, lunch, spa massage 129.56 +VAT Please register your partners interest in attending and we shall provide the relevant booking instructions. Visit www.fiblondon09.com/companions now to secure your tour.

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Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 0QH England

DELEGATE FEES
Concrete: 21st Century Superhero 22 - 24 June 2009 Priority code: WEB Conference code: C901

Standard rate

Please register ....... delegates at 753 + VAT

DELEGATE DETAILS (PLEASE COMPLETE IN BLOCK CAPITALS)

Title (Mr, Ms, Mrs, Dr) Job Title Department Company name Address First Name Surname

Symposium Banquet rate 23 June 2009

Delegate rate

Please register ....... seat(s) for the banquet at 80 + VAT

Please note: You must be registered to attend Concrete: 21st Century Superhero to qualify for delegate rate

Non-delegate rate

Please register ....... seat(s) for the banquet at 110 + VAT

Town Postcode Tel No Mobile No Email Line Manager Booking contact (sec/PA) Nature of companys business

County Country Fax No

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

DATA PROTECTION
By entering your details in the fields above, you agree to allow Emap Limited and companies associated with this event to contact you (by mail, email, telephone, SMS or fax) regarding their services. If you do not wish to receive such communications please contact us in writing. If you do not wish to receive mailings from other carefully selected companies please tick

BOOKING CONDITIONS

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A confirmation letter will be sent, from our London Office within 3 - 5 working days from receipt of your booking. Please note that an invoice will be sent to you within 7 - 10 working days. Payment must be received before the conference date. If payment is not received, delegates will be asked to guarantee payment with a personal credit card on the day.

CANCELLATIONS / SUBSTITUTIONS

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0-49

50-249

250-499

500-999

1000 +

PLEASE PHOTOCOPY THIS FORM TO REGISTER FURTHER DELEGATES

HOW TO PAY (PLEASE TICK THE RELEVANT PAYMENT OPTION)

CREDIT / DEBIT CARD Card Number Issue No (for Maestro): CHEQUE Please find enclosed a cheque for the amount of
made payable to Emap Ltd. Please send to the address above (in Ways to register box).

Cancellations made before Monday 25th May 2009 will be charged at 10% of the invoice total. Cancellations made between this date and Monday 8th June 2009 will be charged at 50% of the invoice total. Cancellations made after this date will be charged the full invoice total. However you can send a substitute delegate at any time. Bookings received less than two weeks before the conference date can only be paid by credit card. Cancellations and substitutions must be made in writing.

ACCOMMODATION
Visit www.venuesearch.co.uk/emap/emap_concrete_2009_conference.htm for accommodation information

ACCESS REQUIREMENTS

Expiry Date Valid from: (Compulsory for Diners Club and Maestro)

Amount

To help us ensure that all delegates attending the conference are able to participate fully, please let us know about any requirements you have by contacting the customer service team using the details above.

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS
We always provide vegetarian options at our conferences, but please inform us if you need us to cater for any other dietary requirements.

CONFERENCE LANGUAGE: English. PLEASE NOTE

The conference fee covers entrance to all sessions, conference documentation and available papers, coffee/refreshment breaks & lunch.

INVOICE / BANK TRANSFER Please note an invoice will be sent under a separate cover. For any invoice queries tel: 01733 213700 Email (accounts contact) Invoice Address (if different from above)

Please quote priority code, conference code C901, and delegate(s) name in your correspondence

If paying by bank transfer please send your payment to: National Westminster Bank, PO Box 12258, 1 Princes Street, London, EC2R 8PA Account Name: Emap Support Services Ltd Conference Receipts Account Number: 39131807 Sort Code: 60-00-01 IBAN: GB93 NWBK 6000 0139 1318 07 Swift Number: NWBK GB 2L Purchase Order No. (where applicable)

I have read the cancellation policy and agree with the terms and conditions. I authorise the use of my credit/debit card for the above payment

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