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WESSEX INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Advancing International Knowledge Transfer

www.wessex.ac.uk

8th International Conference on Earthquake

Resistant Engineering Structures

7 - 9 September 2011Chianciano Terme, ItalyORGANISED BY:

Wessex Institute of Technology

CALL FOR PAPERS

2011

SPONSORED BY:

WIT Transactions on the Built Environment

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Advancing International Knowledge Transfer

INTRODUCTIONERES 2011 is the eighth international conference in theseries on Earthquake Resistant Engineering Structuresorganised by the Wessex Institute of Technology. Themeeting provides a unique forum for the discussionof basic and applied research in the various fields

of earthquake engineering relevant to the design ofstructures. The importance and actuality of the workpresented at these meetings is reflected by the increasingnumber of major earthquakes that are taking place allover the world.

The conference began in Thessaloniki, Greece in 1997;followed by Catania, Italy (1999); Malaga, Spain (2001);Ancona, Italy (2003); Skiathos, Greece (2005); Bologna,Italy (2007) and Cyprus (2009). The papers presented atthose meetings are now available in the Wessex InstituteeLibrary (http://library.witpress.com)

This conference aims to discuss the state of the artin structures subjected to earthquakes, includingthe geophysical aspects, the behaviour of historicalbuildings, seismic isolation, retrofitting, base isolationand energy absorption systems, as well as a wide rangeof applications and case studies, partially described inthe conference topics.

The problem of protecting the built environment inearthquake-prone regions of the world involves not onlythe optimal design and construction of new facilities, butalso the upgrading and rehabilitation of existing structuresand infrastructures in heritage buildings. The inestimableloss of life and the colossal costs following a majorearthquake in a metropolitan area provides sufficientreason for the scientific and technical communitiesto respond to the challenges. It also emphasises theimportance of this conference.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDINGConference papers are peer-reviewed by membersof the International Scientific Advisory Committeeand other colleagues. Papers are rapidly processedfor publication in hard-cover and digital book form.

The books are available to delegates at registrationand are also widely distributed throughout the worldby WITPress.

Papers are also available in digital format to theinternational scientific community through the WessexInstitute eLibrary http://library.witpress.com

Conference participants will be invited to submit anextended version of their paper to the International

Journal of Safety and Security Engineering or the

International Journal of Sustainable Development

and Planning associated with WIT.

Papers presented at Wessex Institute conferences

appear regularly in notable reviews, publications anddatabases.

The opportunity to present your research withina unique forum and collaborate with experts fromaround the world.

CONFERENCE CHAIRMANC A BrebbiaWessex Institute of Technology, UK

INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC

ADVISORY COMMITTEEY ArigaHirosaki University, Japan

G DundulisLithuanian Energy Institute, Lithuania

K FuchidaKumamoto National College of Technology, Japan

P KomodromosUniversity of Cyprus, Cyprus

A MartelliENEA & GLIS, Italy

M MaugeriUniversity of Catania, Italy

M PhocasUniversity of Cyprus, Cyprus

E SapountzakisNational Technical University of Athens, Greece

O Sircovich SaarSircovich Sarr Engineering, Israel

CONFERENCE TOPICS

Geographical and geotechnical engineering

Seismic hazard and vulnerability

Seismic isolation and energy dissipation

Structural dynamics

Building performance during earthquakes

Retrofitting

Lifelines

Material mechanics and characterisation

Nonlinear numerical analysis

Performance based design

Experimental studies

Forensic analysis

Safety and security

Innovative technologies

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OPEN ACCESSParticipants who opt to have their paper permanentlyand openly accessible in the Wessex Institute eLibrarywill receive a USB Flash Drive containing all the paperspresented at previous conferences in this series.

We strongly believe that removing barriers to research

published online will greatly aid progress in manyscientific and technical disciplines.

Journal SubmissionDelegates attending ERES 2011 will be invitedto submit an expanded version of their paper forpublication in the International Journal of Safety and

Security Engineeringor the International Journal ofSustainable Development and Planning, associatedwith the Wessex Institute of Technology.


Papers are invited on the topics outlined and others fallingwithin the scope of the meeting. Abstracts of no more than300 words should be submitted as soon as possible. Westrongly encourage the submission of abstracts online.

Abstracts should clearly state the purpose, results and

conclusions of the work to be described in the final paper.Final acceptance will be based on the full-length paper,which if accepted for publication, must be presented at theconference. To be fair to all participants, each registereddelegate will only be able to submit one paper.

The language of the conference will be English.

Online Submission

www.wessex.ac.uk/eres2011

Email Submission

Email: [email protected] Please submit your abstract with ERES 2011 in thesubject line. Include your name, full address andconference topic.

Fax or Mail Submission

Fax or mail a copy of your abstract with the completedEnquiry Form overleaf to the secretariat below.

SUBMISSION INFORMATION

For more information visit: www.wessex.ac.uk/eres2011

CONFERENCE SECRETARIATClaire Shiell

Conference Coordinator

ERES 2011

WESSEX INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Ashurst Lodge, AshurstSouthampton, SO40 7AA, UK

Tel: + 44 (0) 238 029 3223Fax: + 44 (0) 238 029 2853

Email: [email protected]

INDEXING AND ARCHIVING OF PAPERSPapers presented at Wessex Institute conferences are referenced by Crossref and regularly appear in notablereviews, publications and databases, including referencing and abstract services – Scopus, Compendex, ISI Webof Knowledge, Index to Scientific & Technical Proceedings, ProQuest and Scitech Book News. All conferencebooks are archived in the British Library and American Library of Congress.

In addition the conference papers will be:

Published by WIT Press in a volume of WIT Transactions on the Built Environmentin paper and digital format (ISSN:1743-3509).

Available to conference delegates at the time of registration as a hardcovervolume.

Promoted directly to researchers and institutional libraries.

Distributed widely through the international book trade.

Archived online in the Transactions of the Wessex Institute collection, whichprovides the international scientific community with immediate and permanentaccess to individual papers.

View the Transactions of the Wessex Institute collection at:

http://library.witpress.com

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Photo: ApT Chianciano Terme Val di Chiana

WESSEX INSTITUTE

OF TECHNOLOGY The Wessex Institute of Technology (WIT) is anInternational Centre for Knowledge Transfer thatfosters a number of key programmes within theresearch community.

The excellent reputation of the WIT ConferenceProgramme held in different parts of the worldcontinues to grow. This is just one of the initiativesoffered by the Institute. Other activities include:

Graduate Programmes at Master and PhD level.

Advanced research.

Publications, including books and journals.

E-Publishing comprising the Transactions andother journals of the Wessex Institute.

Services to industry.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION VISIT

www.wessex.ac.uk

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ERES 20117 - 9 September 2011, Chianciano Terme, Italy

DISPLAY FACILITIESThere will be space for organisations to displayproducts, services and literature related to the themeof the conference. Further details are available from theConference Secretariat.

ERES 2011 will take place in the Grand Hotel Excelsiorin Chianciano Terme. The Grand Excelsior is a traditionalstyle hotel in the heart of the city, set within attractivegrounds and close to all city-centre amenities. Thehotel looks out onto Piazza Italia, the main square of

Chianciano Terme.

Nestled amongst the rolling hills and lakes of the Sienaregion of Italy, the medieval town of Chianciano Terme ishome to Renaissance architecture, beautiful castles andchurches, and typical rustic Italian cuisine. Established bythe Etruscans, during Roman rule the town was renowned

for its thermal waters and since has become an acclaimedspa town. Today the city is composed of two contrastingparts, the historic hilltop Chianciano Vecchia, and themodern spa resort of Terme, both within a short distanceof the stunning natural waterfalls and picturesque Italianvillages for which the area is famed.

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