Calls for Papers
4th International Disaster and Risk Conference(IDRC Davos 2012)
The 4th International Disaster and Risk Conference (IDRC Davos 2012) will be held in Davos, Switzerland on August 26-30, 2012. Risks and disasters explored at the IDRC include, amongst others, natural hazards, failures of critical infrastructure and services, pandemics, acts of terrorism and financial crises. Participants of IDRC include risk management experts, practitioners, scientists, key players from civil society, non-governmental organizations and the private sector.
Important dates and information sources
- Abstract deadline: February 29, 2012
- Conference dates: August 26-30, 2012
- Conference location: Davos, Switzerland
- Conference website
- Email contact
EERI Earthquake Spectra Special Issue on the Tohoku, Japan Earthquake
Earthquake Spectra will be publishing a special issue on the March 2011 Tohoku, Japan, earthquake. Papers are invited on the earth science, engineering, and social and economic sciences aspects of the earthquake and its aftermath. All papers should be submitted online through the Earthquake Spectra manuscript submission web page. The cover letter accompanying your manuscript should clearly indicate that the paper is being submitted for review and possible publication in this special issue.
Important dates and information sources
- Submission deadline: April 1, 2012
- Earthquake Spectra: Submission Web Page
- Email Questions: Rich Eisner
- Email Questions: James Mori
Seventh International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering
The Seventh International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering (7ICCHGE) and Symposium in Honor of Clyde Baker will run from April 29-May 4, 2013 at the Westin Chicago North Shore, in Chicago, IL, USA. Engineers, geologists, scientists, teachers and other professionals worldwide are invited to contribute original and unpublished papers for publication in the proceedings and discussion at this conference.
Important dates and information sources
- Abstract deadline: April 15, 2012
- Conference dates: April 29-May 4, 2013
- Conference location: Chicago, IL
- Conference website
- Email contact
International IABSE Spring Conference
The Dutch and Belgian IABSE groups organise May 6-8, 2013 an International Conference dedicated to the very important topic for our society to keep our infrastructure in a good condition. New material and construction types challenge the imagination of designing. The implementation of life cycle design is stimulated by ecological and economical constraints. Infrastructure is not only designed for safety and serviceability, but as well for flexibility and adaptability. Maintenance and upgrading of structures move to the center of interest.
Important dates and information sources