ISEC Advisory Committee Amarjit Singh, President ISEC Society, University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA EURO-MED-SEC-3 Siamak Yazdani, Secretary ISEC Society, California State University, Pomona, USA Mohamed-Asem Abdul Malak, American University of Beirut, Lebanon Dejan Dinevski, , Asli Pelin Gurgun, Yildiz Technical University, Turkey Technical Committee Mohamed-Asem Abdul Malak, American University of Beirut, Lebanon Syed Faiz Ahmed, Lievense Arabia Consulting Engineers, Saudi Arabia Baabak Ashuri, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA Rita Awwad, Lebanese American University, Lebanon Charalampos Baniotopoulos, University of Birmingham, UK John Bellos, Neapolis University Pafos, Fadi Hage Chehade, , Lebanon Symeon Christodoulou, University of Cyprus, Cyprus Georgios Constantinides, Cyprus University of Technology, Cyprus Dejan Dinevski, University of Maribor, Slovenia Dionysios D. Dionysiou, University of Cincinnati, USA Mounir El Asmar, Arizona State University, USA Sherine El Baradei, Nile University, Egypt Maged Georgy Basta, RMIT University, Australia Vassilis Gikas, National Technical University of Athens, Asli Pelin Gurgun, Yildiz Technical University, Turkey Makarand (Mark) Hastak, Purdue University, USA Detlef Heck, Graz University of Technology, Austria Boulent Iman, University of Surrey, UK Jamal Khatib, Beirut Arab University, Lebanon Hiam Khoury, American University of Beirut, Lebanon THE THIRD EUROPEAN AND MEDITERRANEAN STRUCTURAL Nicholas Kyriakides, Cyprus University of Technology, Cyprus Andreas Lampropoulos, University of Brighton, UK ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE Evripides Loukaides, University of Bath, UK Markella Menikou, University of , Cyprus Edward Minchin, University of Florida, USA Mohammad Najafi, University of Texas at Arlington, USA August 3 - 8, 2020 - Limassol, Cyprus Didem Ozevin, University of Illinois, USA Voula Pantazopoulou, York University, Canada HOST: Cyprus University of Technology Kypros Pilakoutas, University of Sheffield, UK Imran Rafiq, University of Brighton, UK Swapan Saha, Western Sydney University, Australia Engy Serag, Orascom Construction, Egypt Ezzeldin Yazeed Sayed-Ahmed, The American University in Cairo, Egypt Jim Shiau, University of Queensland, Australia John Smallwood, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa Issam Srour, American University of Beirut, Lebanon Local Organizing Committee Yiannis Vacanas, Cyprus University of Technology, Cyprus (Conference Chair) Chris Danezis, Cyprus University of Technology, Cyprus (Conference Chair) Christis Chrysostomou, Cyprus University of Technology, Cyprus CALL FOR PAPERS Diofantos Hadjimitsis, Cyprus University of Technology, Cyprus Kyriacos Neocleous, Cyprus University of Technology, Cyprus Elia Tantele, Cyprus University of Technology, Cyprus Holistic Overview of Structural Design and Construction Kyriacos Themistocleous, Cyprus University of Technology, Cyprus Renos Votsis, Cyprus University of Technology, Cyprus The Third European and Mediterranean Structural Engineering and Construction Conference aims to bring together the state-of-the-art research and their applications in the fields of structural engineering Editors and construction management. The conference will provide a platform to discuss recent technical Yiannis Vacanas, Cyprus University of Technology, Cyprus advancements in the professions of structural engineering and construction. The conference is an Chris Danezis, Cyprus University of Technology, Cyprus Amarjit Singh, University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA excellent opportunity for the exchange of ideas and knowledge, and for discussing future challenges. Siamak Yazdani, California State University, Pomona, USA

Who should attend? Conference Products and Registration Fees Academics, engineers, entrepreneurs, architects, and other interested persons are invited to attend Early Bird Standard Rates the conference. Products currently ongoing Call for Papers Regular Registration $825 $925 Student Registration $745 $845 Authors are invited to submit abstracts of between 150 and 250 words at: Cyprus Resident Regular Registration $495 $645 https://www.isec-society.org/EURO_MED_SEC_03/abstractsAndPapers/ Cyprus Resident Student Registration $395 $545 Authors must create an account, login, and upload their abstract. Authors of accepted abstracts will LADR and ADR Workshop Registration $195 $195 be invited to submit full papers for peer review. One author of each accepted paper will be expected Accompanying Person Registration (A/P) $295 $295 A/P Tours Only for A/Ps. No extra charge to present the paper at the conference. Only accepted papers for which the full registration is paid Evening Welcome Reception $20 $20 will be published in the conference proceedings. Technical Tour $40 $40 $35 Conference Topics Dinner Banquet $65 $65 Cultural Tour 1 $40 $40 The topics to be covered are in all areas of Structural and Construction Engineering, Air and Water, Cultural Tour 2 $70 $70 Architecture and Architectural Engineering, Education and Ethics, Energy, Pipelines, Geotechnical Cultural Tour 3 $70 $70 and Foundation Engineering, Project Management, Risk and Safety Management, Sustainability, Exhibitor $950 $1,050 and others. Please see details at: https://www.isec-society.org/EURO_MED_SEC_03/topics.php Registration without Paper $895 $995 Important Dates Publishing without Attending (One Paper) $375 $395 Publishing without Attending (Two Papers) $445 $475 Abstract submission Sunday, Jul 7, 2019 Additional Paper (Beyond Two) $250 $295 Abstract acceptance Monday, Jul 15, 2019 All prices in US$. Manuscript submission (Extended) Thursday, May 7, 2019 Regular, student, and exhibitor registrations include conference lunch, coffee breaks, open-access Manuscript decision (Extended) Sunday, May 31, 2019 conference proceedings, and attendance to the 2nd day dispute resolution workshop. The technical Revised Manuscript submission (Extended) Wednesday, June 10, 2020 and cultural tours registrations are extra for all registrants. Final Manuscript Decision (Extended) Thursday, June 25, 2020 All students will be required to show a valid student ID at the conference registration desk. Standard Registration - necessary for publication of papers Ongoing Accompanying person (A/P) registration includes lunches, coffee breaks, reception, and A/P tours Conference Activities and Dates during the main conference (if held). The minimum number of people is 6 for each Cultural Tour and Technical Tour. Evening Welcome Reception Monday, August 3, 2020 Authors (including co-authors) may submit up to TWO manuscripts for one registration fee; for each Opening Session / Keynote Speeches Tuesday, August 4, 2020 additional manuscript published, an additional fee of $250 must be paid. Conference sessions Tuesday, August 4, 2020 Technical Tour Wednesday, August 5, 2020 Please register online at https://isec-society.org/store/EURO-MED-SEC-3-registration Dinner Banquet Wednesday, August 5, 2020 The ADR workshop is co-sponsored by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Cyprus); while the Cultural Tour 1 Thursday, August 6, 2020 LADR Workshop is co-sponsored by the ASCE Construction Institute; The lunch and coffee Cultural Tour 2 Friday, August 7, 2020 breaks on August 4, 2020 are included in the registration price. Cultural Tour 3 Saturday, August 8, 2020 Accompanying Person Program Conference Venue Please see details at https://www.isec-society.org/EURO_MED_SEC_03/accompanying.php. The conference will be held at the Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol Campus. Exhibits About Limassol The Conference will provide an opportunity for companies to display their latest products and services in the field of structural engineering and construction. Those interested in having a display Please see details at https://www.isec-society.org/EURO_MED_SEC_03/about.php. booth should contact the local organizing committee. Visit the Contacts page for contact information. Weather in Limassol Technical Tour In Limassol, Cyprus, June is the beginning of summer, when Limassol will experience average Please see details at https://www.isec-society.org/EURO_MED_SEC_03/techtours.php. temperature lows of 20°C (68°F) and average highs of 30°C (86°F). The temperature will gradually Cultural & Networking Tours rise until the temperature peak in July/August. The average rainfall is 1.4 mm. Therefore, you will Cultural Tour 1: Old Town of Limassol experience beautiful sunlight without worrying about any rainfall. It is recommended to pack light Cultural Tour 2: Ancient Cyprus Tour clothing and sunscreen. But, as with anything related to nature, the above are general guidelines Cultural Tour 3: Enchanting Mountains Tour only. Please see details at https://www.isec-society.org/EURO_MED_SEC_03/cultural_tours.php. Transportation in Limassol Dress Code Smart Casual Wear. Please see details at https://www.isec-society.org/EURO_MED_SEC_03/transportation.php. Contact Information Accommodation Local Committee: [email protected] Please see details at https://www.isec-society.org/EURO_MED_SEC_03/accommodation.php. ISEC Society: [email protected]