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PBS2002
Conference Advisors: Dr
C C Chang, Dr
H M Wen, Prof
Nur Yazdani, Prof
Nyugen Tien Dich, |
International
Conference on 14 - 15 November , 2002 Singapore
Chairmen:
Mr Terry Hulme, Land Transport Authority, Singapore
INTRODUCTION The ability of Man to create and to destroy buildings, facilities, languages and cultures, and his ingenious re-engineering of the environment to suit his purpose is written in history. However, there are some things that Man alone cannot control. Disasters caused by natural events or hazards that arise from related occurrences that hitherto were not considered are major issues that Man must procrastinate deeply to find solutions. As we jostle to find solutions to problems, new issues surface. The continuing cycle of finding solutions to problems is the subject of this conference. Subjects that were brushed aside in the past or considered insensitive or inappropriate are now major topics of discussion. This conference addresses topics related to the protection of buildings and occupants to natural and man-made hazards. The conference considers everything imaginable to promote better understanding of our environment. For example, the natural and insidious effects of steel bar corrosion and vibration of structures could cause untold damage to the entire fabric of a building. So, how do we protect buildings against such attacks? In modern buildings, how do we ensure that the average apartment is able to resist the effects of gas explosion! How do we minimise subsidence! These are vital topics that we must endeavour to address so that engineers and scientists are aware of their detrimental effects. Special topics, such as protection of occupants in buildings from the hazards of chemical or biological contamination and the hardening of structures to protect occupants from the effects of explosions are especially welcome.
Discussion will be focused on engineering and technological aspects and issues that will make buildings and structures safer against:
Related issues are also invited, such as:
Other important themes within the scope of the Conference may be considered for inclusion and discussion. Send your abstracts in an A4 page for review and classification We also welcome your recommendations for special session topics. Please note that it is part of the requirements of submission of abstract that the Author or one of his/her co-authors will present the paper at the conference and that all papers to be included in the conference documentation must be registered. The language of the Conference is English.
IMPORTANT DATES Other areas of participation include:
The Conference shall also feature KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS from prominent PROFESSORS AND PROFESSIONALS.
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