EMS

ISEC Advisory Committee
Amarjit Singh, President, University of Hawaii at Mānoa, USA
Frank Yazdani, Secretary, North Dakota State University, USA
Dejan Dinevski, University of Maribor, Slovenia
Takashi Hara, Tokuyama College of Technology, Japan
Indubhushan Patnaikuni, RMMIT University, Australia
Swapan Saha, University of Western Sydney, Australia
Vanissorn Vimonsatit, Curtin University, Australia
Local Advisory Committee
Ismail Yuksek, President, Yildiz Technical University, Turkey
Sadettin Hulagu, President, Kocaeli University, Turkey
Ahmet Demir, Dean of Civil Engineering Faculty, Yildiz Technical University, Turkey
Mehmet Berilgen, Head of Civil Engineering, Yildiz Technical University, Turkey
Local Organizing Committee
Ruveyda Komurlu, Chair, Kocaeli University, Turkey
Asli Pelin Gurgun, Co-Chair, Yildiz Technical University, Turkey
Mehmet Sukru Ozcoban, Yildiz Technical University, Turkey
Ali Cosar, Yildiz Technical University, Turkey
Ozgur Ekincioglu, Istanbul Technical University, Turkey
Technical Committee
Syed Faiz Ahmed, Saudi Oger Ltd, Saudi Arabia
Gulay Altay, Bogazici University, Turkey
David Arditi, Illinois Institute of Technology, USA
Gorun Arun, Yildiz Technical University, Turkey
Senay Atabay, Yildiz Technical University, Turkey
Talat Birgonul, Middle East Technical University, Turkey
Andrea Boeri, University of Bologna, Italy
Ilknur Bozbey, Istanbul University, Turkey
Cenk Budayan, Yildiz Technical University, Turkey
Necati Catbas, University of Central Florida, USA
Haluk Cecen, Yildiz Technical University, Turkey
Sai On Cheung, City University of Hong Kong, China
Mehmet Sait Culfik, International Project Management Institute, Turkey
Hans De Backer, Ghent University, Belgium
Ahmet Dogan, Yildiz Technical University, Turkey
Tuncer Edil, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Ilgin Gokasar, Bogazici University, Turkey
Arie Gottfried, Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Jack Steven Goulding, University of Central Lancashire, United Kingdom
Murat Gunaydin, Istanbul Technical University
Erhan Guneyisi, Gaziantep University, Turkey
Esra Mete Guneyisi, Gaziantep University, Turkey
Suat Gunhan, Texas University at San Antonio, USA
Mustafa Gursoy, Yildiz Technical University, Turkey
Makarand Hastak, Purdue University, USA
Klaus Holschemacher, University of Applied Sciences, Germany
Dean Kashiwagi Arizona State University, USA
Zeynep Isik, Yildiz Technical University, Turkey
Mohamed Marzouk, Cairo University, Egypt
R. Edward Minchin Jr., University of Florida, USA
Ruta Miniotaite, Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania
Cagri Mollamahmutoglu, Yildiz Technical University, Turkey
Emre Otay, Bogazici University, Turkey
Kutay Ozaydin, Yildiz Technical University, Turkey
Didem Ozevin, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA
Hulusi Ozkul, Istanbul Technical University, Turkey
Turan Ozturan, Bogazici University, Turkey
Dieter Schlagbauer, Graz University of Technology, Austria
Issam Srour, American University of Beirut, Lebanon
Ali Touran - Northeastern University, USA
Oral Yagci, Istanbul Technical University, Turkey
Y. X. (Sarah) Zhang, University of New South Wales, Australia
1st EUROPEAN AND MEDITERRANEAN STRUCTURAL
ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE
MAY 24 - MAY 29 2016 ISTANBUL, TURKEY
HOSTED BY: YILDIZ TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
Turkish Ready Mixed
Concrete Association
CALL FOR PAPERS
INTERACTION BETWEEN THEORY AND PRACTICE IN
CIVIL ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION
The First European and Mediterranean Structural Engineering and Construction Conference (EURO-MED-SEC-01) is a regional conference aimed at bringing together academics and practitioners. The conference will provide a platform to discuss recent
technical advancements and innovations in the profession of structural engineering
and construction. It is an excellent opportunity for the exchange of ideas and
knowledge, and for discussing future challenges.
Who should attend?
Conference Registration Fees
Academics, engineers, architects, entrepreneurs, and other interested persons are invited to
attend the conference.
Before 31 Jan 2016
After 31 Jan 2016
Regular
US $ 945
US $ 1045
Student
US $ 895
US $ 995
Turkish Residents Regular
US $ 595
US $ 850
Turkish Residents Student
US $ 495
US $ 795
Accompanying Person
US $ 645
US $ 695
Technical Tours
US $ 35
US $ 40
Additional Papers (Beyond 2)
US $ 250
US $ 275
Publishing 1 paper without attending
US $ 425
Publishing 2 papers without attending
US $ 500
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*The first 40 Turkish resident Registrants will receive the price shown above. Early Bird prices for Turkish
Residents are $595 for Regular Registrants and $495 for Student Registrants.
The regular, exhibitor, and student registrations pay only for all conferences lunches, coffee breaks, reception, banquet, conference proceedings, and technical sessions. Up to two manuscripts are covered by the
regular registration fee; each additional manuscript will cost US $250. The accompanying person (AP)
registration pays only for all lunches and coffee breaks, reception, banquet, and AP tours during the main
conference. These shall be an extra charge for all technical tours and post-conference cultural tours.
Please register online at: https://isec-society.org/store/EURO-MED-SEC-1-Registration
Call for Papers
Authors are invited to submit abstracts of between 250 and 400 words at:
https://www.isec-society.org/EURO_MED_SEC_01/abstractsAndPapers/
Authors must create an account, login and upload their abstract. Authors of accepted abstracts
will be invited to submit full papers for peer review. One author of each accepted paper will be
expected to present the paper at the conference. Only accepted papers for which the full
registration is paid will be published in the conference proceedings.
Important Dates
Abstract submission
Abstract acceptance
Paper submission
Paper review and acceptance
Final paper submission
Registration for Publication in Proceedings
30 Jul 2015
15 Aug 2015
15 Oct 2015
15 Dec 2015
15 Jan 2016
31 Jan 2016
Conference Topics
The topics to be covered are in all areas of Structural and Construction Engineering, Air and
Water, Architecture and Architectural Engineering, Education and Ethics, Energy, Geotechnical
and Foundation Engineering, Project Management, Risk and Safety Management, Sustainability,
and others. Please see details at: https://www.isec-society.org/EURO_MED_SEC_01/index.php
Conference Activity and Dates
Evening Welcome Reception
Opening Session
Conference sessions
Dinner banquet
Technical tours
Post-conference cultural tours
24 May 2016
25 May 2016
25-26 May 2016
26 May 2016
27 May 2016
28-29 May 2016
Accompanying Person Program
Accompanying persons (AP registrants) shall have the benefit of participating in tours designed
specially for them. This program is only available to AP registrants. Further information is available
at: https://isec-society.org/EURO_MED_SEC_01/accompanying.php
Exhibits
The Conference will provide an opportunity for companies to display their latest products and
services in the field of structural engineering and construction. Those interested in having a display
booth should contact the local organising committee.
Technical Tours
Technical Tours will be available in due course.
Cultural & Networking Tours
The conference will be held in Istanbul, Turkey.
CT1: Dinner Cruise
CT2a: Byzantine & Ottoman Relic
CT2b: Dolmabahce & Two Continent
CT3: Ottoman Relics
More information at https://www.isec-society.org/EURO_MED_SEC_01/cultural_tours.php
About Istanbul
Accommodation
Istanbul is one of the greatest cities famous for its historical monuments and magnificent
scenic beauties. It is the only city in the world which spreads over two continents, Asia &
Europe, and is separated by a narrow strait (the Bosphorus). Istanbul has over 2,500 years
of history and has been a crucial trade center ever since its establishment on this strategic
junction of lands and seas.
Contact Information
Conference Venue
Weather
The temperature in Istanbul in May usually ranges from 12°C-21°C with possible chance of rain. It
is recommended that you bring a jacket and loose fitting clothing.
Accommodation and Hotel Reservation will be available in due course.
Email: [email protected]