2011 CSCE Annual General Meeting & Conference - Ottawa, Ontario: June 14 – 17, 2011

2011 CSCE Annual General Meeting & Conference
Ottawa, Ontario: June 14 – 17, 2011

Engineers – Advocates for Future Policy

Conference Announcement and Call for Papers
• Annual General Conference
• 2nd International Engineering Mechanics and Materials Specialty Conference
• 3rd International/9th Construction Specialty Conference
• 20th Canadian Hydrotechnical Conference

CSCE 2011 Chair’s Welcome

On behalf of the Local Organizing Committee, I am
delighted to invite you to attend the Annual Conference
of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering in Ottawa
from June 14-17, 2011. The conference will be held at
the Westin Hotel in downtown Ottawa. The theme of
the conference, “Engineers – Advocates for Future
Policy”, will provide a broad forum for the presentation
and discussion of the role of engineers in shaping
national and international policies in all areas of civil
engineering. In addition, the Construction, Hydrotechnical,
and Mechanics and Materials Divisions will hold
specialty conferences.

Situated at the heart of the National Capital Region,
Ottawa is rich in culture, history and recreational
opportunities. Over one million people live and work
on both sides of the Ottawa River and the conference
site is just steps from the Rideau Canal - a UNESCO
World Heritage Site. In addition, the region is known
for its many cycling and walking paths, hiking in the
beautiful Gatineau Park and the vibrant Byward Market.

A varied presentation format is designed to encourage
participation from both the public and private sectors.
Distinguished keynote speakers, an industrial exhibition
and several practical professional development courses
will be highlighted. As well, there will be engineering
tours to local sites of special interest. Our social evening
will feature a unique “capital” dining and entertainment
experience. We look forward to welcoming you in
Ottawa from June 14-17, 2011.
Mark you calendars now!

Linda Newton, CD, PhD, MCSCE
Chair, CSCE Ottawa 2011
Defence Construction Canada/Construction de
la Défense Canada
161 Laurier Ave W, Suite 301
Ottawa, ON, K1P 5J3
Tel: 613-949-5861
Fax: 613-949-9716
E-mail: linda.newton@dcc-cdc.gc.ca

Organizing Committee
Technical Program Chair
Dr. Roberto M. Narbaitz
2011 CSCE Annual Conference
E-mail: narbaitz@uottawa.ca
Tel.: 613-562-5800 extension 6142

Student Program
Ted Sherwood
2011 CSCE Annual Conference
E-mail : ted_sherwood@carleton.ca
Tel : 613 520 2600 extension 3008
For the Tours: Ottawa and Gatineau area

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Important Conference Information

Technical Program

The technical program includes technical tours,
workshops, plenary, parallel and case study sessions over
three days. Distinguished keynote speakers will make
presentations that reflect the state-of-the-art as related to
the Conference theme “Engineers – Advocates for
Future Policy”.

Submission and Notification Deadlines
• November 8, 2010: Deadline for submission of short
abstracts (250 words max.), submitted electronically
via the conference’s website.
• December 6, 2010: Notification of acceptance of
abstracts. Authors will be provided with detailed
instructions for the submission of the paper(s).
• January 21, 2011: Draft of full papers,
electronically submitted via the conference website
(use of the specified template is mandatory).
• March 3, 2011: Authors will be notified of the
acceptance of their paper(s) and given instructions for
the submission of a camera-ready final version.
• March 20, 2011: Receipt of final papers, to be
submitted electronically via the conference website
(Pre-registration is required).

Submission Format
Two paper formats are available:
• Full-length papers (up to 10 pages)
• Extended abstracts for case studies (4 pages only).
Authors are invited to submit a short abstract (250
words) in accordance with the topics of the general and
specialty conferences. Authors should specify the
appropriate conference (general or specialty) on their
submission. Papers will be accepted in either English or
French. Student presentations should be identified as
such.

Short Courses
A number of short courses will be offered that will
appeal to conference attendees.

Tours
A number of technical tours are planned in the
Ottawa-Gatineau area, and will be offered during the
conference.

Social and Companions Program
Our social evening will feature a unique “capital” dining
and entertainment experience. The companions’
program will include visits to local tourist attractions.
For information on Ottawa, visit
http://www.ottawatourism.ca/

Accommodation
The Conference is being held at the Westin Hotel where
a limited number of rooms have been reserved for
delegates, so early registration is advised. Contact
information is: Tel: (613) 560-7000. When making
your reservation, please remember to mention the
‘Canadian Society for Civil Engineering’.

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND CONFERENCE OF THE CANADIAN SOCIETY FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING

Call for Papers

The Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE)
invites you to submit abstracts for papers in the scope of
the 2011 CSCE Annual Conference, the theme of
which is “Engineers - Advocates for Future Policy”. The
objective of the conference is to provide a forum for the
presentation and discussion of recent developments in
all areas of civil engineering, and an opportunity for
national and international delegates from the industry as
well as research and academic institutions to interact and
share their views, learn about new and innovative
technologies in the different areas of civil engineering,
and discuss future directions. In view of the theme of
the conference, a special invitation is being sent out for
papers relating to how engineers can play a larger role in
setting policies for continuous infrastructure renewal
and for all design to be sustainable and incorporate
climate change mitigation features. There will be special
sessions for papers and case studies in:
• geotechnical engineering
• structural engineering
• environmental engineering
• transportation engineering, and
• policy making. In particular, we are interested in
papers relating to policy making related to continuing
infrastructure renewal, sustainable designs including
greater energy efficiency, adaptation to climate change
and mitigation, technology and society, and public
security.

In addition, the submission of papers (and case studies)
on one or more of the following (non-exhaustive) list of
topics is encouraged:
• Case studies
• Civil engineering history
• Codes of practice and their change to encourage
greater sustainability
• Cold and arctic regions engineering
• Emerging technologies
• Geomatics and remote sensing
• Municipal engineering
• Information technologies & computer applications
• Climate change mitigation measures

Please submit short abstracts (250 words max.)
electronically via the conference web site at
www.csce2011.ca.

For more information, please contact:
Dr. Roberto M. Narbaitz
Technical Program Chair
2011 CSCE Annual Conference
E-mail: narbaitz@uottawa.ca
Tel.: 613-562-5800 extension 6142

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The 2nd International Engineering Mechanics and Materials Specialty Conference

This conference is organized under the auspices of the
Engineering Materials and Mechanics Division of the
CSCE. In keeping with the general theme, “Engineers –
Advocates for Future Policy”, the objective of the
conference is to bring together academics, researchers
and practitioners from around the world in the various
fields of engineering mechanics and materials, to present
and discuss recent advancements and innovative
solutions as well as to identify the challenges of the
present and the future in this field. Suggested topic areas
include, but are not limited to:
• High-performance and high strength concrete
• Concrete durability and long-term performance
• Pervious concrete and pavements
• Self-consolidating concrete
• Bituminous materials and asphalt concrete
• Modeling and life cycle analysis of concrete structures
• Current developments in the manufacturing and production of Portland cements
• Application of recycled materials in road and construction industry
• Computational mechanics
• Stochastic mechanics
• Advanced composite materials
• Emerging structural materials and applications
• Structural safety and reliability
• Performance of structures and materials under
extreme conditions, including earthquake, fire, and explosions
• Elasticity, plasticity, and facture mechanics
• Dynamics of structures

**Please note: All papers will be peer reviewed**

Conference Co-Chairs:
Dr. Dan Palermo, P. Eng.
Department of Civil Engineering
University of Ottawa
E-mail: Dan.Palermo@uOttawa.ca
Tel: (613)-562-5800 (ext. 6141)
and
Dr. Medhat Shehata, P.Eng.
Department of Civil Engineering
Ryerson University
E-mail: mshehata@ryerson.ca
Tel: (416)-979-5000 ext 6457

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3rd International / 9th Construction Specialty Conference.

The 3rd International/9th Construction Specialty
Conference is a great opportunity for specialists from
around the world to share experiences with their peers.
This conference will be held in conjunction with the
Construction Research Congress – American Society of
Civil Engineers.

Also, the Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering (CJCE)
has approved a Special Issue in Construction Engineering
and Management. A selection of authors from this
Conference will be invited to expand their papers, so
that they can be considered for the CJCE Special Issue.
Co-editors: Aminah Robinson Fayek and Jeff H. Rankin

Papers are invited on any aspect of construction
engineering including, but are not limited to:
• Automated/Real-Time Systems
• Construction Modeling and Simulation
• Disaster Planning and Mitigation
• Information Technology and Computer Application
• Infrastructure Management and Underground Construction
• Knowledge Management
• Productivity, Benchmarking and Workforce Issues
• Organizational Leadership and Management
• Procurement, Contracting and Legal Affairs
• Project Planning and Control
• Project Risk Assessment and Management
• Quantitative Methods and Models
• Sustainable Construction and Facilities
• Construction Education
• CII Research

**Please note: All papers will be peer reviewed**

Conference Co-Chairs:
Dr. Ahmad Jrade, P. Eng.,
Department of Civil Engineering
University of Ottawa
E-mail: ajrade@uottawa.ca
Tel: (613)-562-5800 (ext. 6218)
and
Dr. Mohamed Attalla, P. Eng., F. CSCE
Design and Construction Services
Toronto District School Board
E-Mail: mattalla@ryerson.ca
Tel.: 416-395-4566

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The 20th Canadian Hydrotechnical Conference

The Hydrotechnical Division of the Canadian Society
for Civil Engineering invites engineers, researchers,
academics, and decision makers and water resources
specialists to its jubilee conference in the National
Capital!

Our CSCE Conference theme – “Engineers – Advocates
for Future Policy”– focuses on the central roles of
hydrotechnical engineers in the broad field of water
engineering for the development of sustainable policies
in the management of water resources, and considers
how these roles connect to broader aspects of societal
and environmental sustainability of watersheds and
coastal areas. Organizers are inviting papers dealing with
various issues in the field of hydraulics, hydrology,
coastal engineering, hydraulic structures, from both
Canada and abroad. Suggested topic areas include, but
are not limited to:
• General Hydraulics and Hydrology
• River Engineering
• Coastal Engineering
• Lake and Reservoir Hydraulics
• Water Control and Hydraulic Structures
• Computational Hydraulics
• Erosion, Sediment Transport, and Fluvial Processes
• Urban Hydrology
• Climate Change and Hydrology
• Experimental Methods in Hydraulics
• Groundwater Hydraulics
• Ecohydraulics
• Policy and Institutional Issues
• Protection and Enhancement of Natural Watershed and Aquifer Environments

**Please note: All papers will be peer reviewed**

Conference Chair:
Dr. Ioan NISTOR, Ing. (OIQ)
Department of Civil Engineering
University of Ottawa
E-mail: inistor@uottawa.ca
Tel: (613)-562-5800 (ext. 6147)