The World
Congress on Joints, bearings and Seismic Systems for Concrete Structures is the
only congress entirely dedicated to these particular devices and therefore is
of great scientific and economic interest world-wide. Many participants are
expected including designers, researchers, contractors, representatives of
state and local administrations and manufacturers from all over the world. The
event will focus on topics of particular importance to progress in this field:
regulations, specifications, guidelines, product choices, design methods and
applications. These topics will be covered by leading experts and the
opportunity will be provided for collaboration and exchange of views among
international professionals.
The scope of the
Congress is to present state-of-the-art knowledge and to highlight further
avenues for development in this field. It is felt that there are strong
possibilities for developments of design and technology particularly in the
area of seismic attenuation.
The International
Joints and Bearings Research Council has held four World Congresses on this
subject in North America. In October
2001, the congress will be held in Europe for the first time. The IJBRC has appointed ACEDIS (the Italian
National Association of Structural Device Manufacturers) as their agent to organize
the event and to provide an ideal forum where state-of-the-art information can
be shared and discussions on future development can be promoted at the highest
level.
With the aim of
providing complete information on all aspects of the subject, both theoretical
and practical, the event will bring together recognized scientists and leading
manufacturers. Thanks to the
participation of exhibitors from all over the world, the technical exhibition
will offer the most complete overview of the achievements and potential of the
structural device industry.
A number of
prominent speakers have kindly consented to take part in the event. They include Prof. Kawashima, Dr. Naaseh and
Dr. Camomilla. Other invited speakers include Dr. Muller.
Congress
activities will commence on October 7th with a welcoming reception
and a concert, and will close on October 11th with the technical
visit.
It is of
particular interest that the Congress is being held in Rome, with its
innumerable monuments, almost invariably clear skies and a grand, impressive
character. The city’s vast artistic heritage has fascinated visitors over the
centuries and will not fail to charm the Congress delegates as well. A special social and cultural program has
been organized which will include a private visit to Michelangelo’s
breath-taking frescos in the Sistine Chapel. A gala dinner is planned at the
Villa Miani, built high on the slopes of Monte Mario in the early 1900’s for
Count Miani. It is set in beautiful
gardens and offers a unique panorama of the city.
October is the
best time of year with warm days to appreciate the history and art, stratified
over the ages, from the ancient and medieval, to the renaissance, baroque and
neo-classical, and mild nights to walk in the narrow streets crowded with people
until early morning.
It is believed
that the delegates’ families and friends will find this a good opportunity to
visit the Eternal City, and efforts have been made to organize an interesting
and pleasant programme for accompanying persons. A baby-sitting service will be
available near the auditorium. For those wishing to extend their stay in Italy
after the Congress, Special 2-day tours to Sorrento and Florence will be
offered
For further
information please visit www.ega.it/jbss5_2001
or contact the Organising Secretariat
Studio Ega, Viale Tiziano 19, 00196 Rome,
Italy
Phone: +39-06-328121 - Fax +39- 06-3240143
e-mail: ega_jbss5@ega.it