SCOPE More information The Internatiional Conference on Sustainable Structural www.sustainconcrete2015.com.ar Concrete will provide a forum for international scientists, engineers, companies, and constructors to present and discuss the latest advances, technical knowledge, continuing Contact person: Yury Villagrán Zaccardi research and solutions for sustainable concrete LEMIT manufacturing and construction from several perspectives. 52 entre 121 y 122 s/n – 1900 La Plata – Argentina This Conference will also offer learning and networking tel. +54 221 4831141 opportunities for international cooperation. fax +54 221 42504771 VENUE [email protected] Call for Abstracts – Deadline extended La Plata is the capital of the Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is a medium size city, with a population near International Conference on 700 thousand people, home of many Universities and Research Centers. Sustainable Structural Concrete La Plata is a planned city, urban planning paradigm of the La Plata, Argentina late 19th century. The trace of the city, designed by architect 15-18 September 2015 Pedro Benoit is characterized by a strict grid and its many avenues and diagonals. The culture has a major role in this city, reflected by the large amount of cultural centers, theaters, museums, cinemas and libraries. Asociación Argentina de Tecnología Some of the most interesting sites to visit in La Plata are the del Hormigón imposing Neogothic Cathedral, the Astronomical Observatory, the Argentinean Theatre, and the Natural History Museum, the most important of its kind in Argentina Asociación Argentina del Hormigón and South America. Estructural La Plata is situated 60 km from Buenos Aires, the capital city of Argentina. Buenos Aires is a singular, open and Laboratorio de Entrenamiento integrating destination for visitors. The Tango is a symbol of Multidisciplinario para la Buenos Aires. The city is full of places where you can listen Investigación Tecnológica to Tango music, and look and learn how to dance Tango, as well. Immigrants have made of Buenos Aires a lovely combination of European culture and Latin American spirit. International Union of Laboratories and Experts in Construction The cultural life of the city is vibrant, and varied themes can Materials, Systems and Structures be found at the many Museums and Theaters of Buenos Aires. American Concrete Institute Cathedral of La Plata Organizing Committee Scientific Committee TOPICS President: Alaejos, Pilar Spain 1- SUPLEMENTARY CEMENTITIOUS MATERIALS AND Alexander, Mark South Africa Lima, Luis (RILEM, AAHES, UNNOBA) BYPRODUCTS Andrade, Carmen Spain Traversa, Luis (RILEM, AATH, LEMIT, CIC) Baroghel-Bouny, Véronique France 2- WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING OF CONCRETE Fernández Luco, Luis (RILEM, AATH, UBA) Barragán, Bryan France 3- DURABILITY FOR SUSTAINABILITY Di Maio, Ángel (AATH, LEMIT, CONICET) Basheer, Muhammed United Kingdom Zerbino, Raúl (RILEM, AATH, UNLP, CONICET) Balázs, György Hungaryr 4- HIGH PERFORMANCE CONCRETES AND NEW Giaccio, Graciela (AATH, LEMIT, CIC, UNLP) Bertero, Raúl Argentiina TECHNOLOGIES Luchtenberg, Carlos (RILEM, AAHES) Carvalho, Francisco Brazil 5- ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF CONCRETE Villagrán Zaccardi, Yury (RILEM, AATH, LEMIT, CONICET) Castro Borges, Pedro Mexico Zega, Claudio (RILEM, AATH, LEMIT, CONICET) da Silva Filho, Luiz Brazil 6- SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES Sota, Jorge (AATH, UTN Concordia) de Belie, Nele Belgium Torrijos, María Celeste (AATH, UNLP, CONICET) Di Maio, Ángel Argentiina OTHERS Rosato, Vilma (RILEM, UTN La Plata, CONICET) Fairbain, Eduardo Brazil Checmarew, Leonardo (AATH, UNLP) Fernández Luco, Luis Argentiina Abstract submission Gettu, Ravindra India Abstracts must be submitted in a Word file to Keynote Speakers (to be confirmed) Giaccio, Graciela Argentiina [email protected], in English or Spanish, with a Giovambattista, Alberto Argentiina Hooton, Doug Canada maximum length of 200 words, and without any figure or Carmen Andrade Irassar, Edgardo Argentiina reference included. Nele de Beliie John, Vanderley Brazil Alberto Giovvambattista Justnes, Harald Norway Deadlines Enric Vázquez Katz, Amnon Israel Abstract submission, deadline extended: 1 November 2014 Ravindra Gettu Kawai, Kenji Japan Paper submission: 20 December 2014 Kovler, Konstantin Israel Lemay, Lionel United States Paper acceptance: 1 April 2015 Official Languages Lima, Luis Argentiina Final paper submission: 1 May 2015 English and Spanish López, Raúl Argentiina Conference: 15-18 September 2015 Simultaneous translation between the official languages will Marinkovic, Snezana Serbia be provided during the meeting. Marfil, Silvina Argentiina Awards The full paper will be in one of the official languages. Menéndez, Esperanza Spain A selection of the most outstanding papers will be made. Terms Milanesi, Carlos Argentiina Mueller, Anette Germany and conditions for these awards will be informed shortly. Olek, Jan United States Peris Mora, Eduardo Spain Registration Plizzari, Giovanni Italy Rahhal, Viviana Argentiina Torrijos, María Celeste Argentiina Fees (USD) (3) Before 15-Jun-2015 After 15-Jun-2015 Torrent, Roberto Argentiina Participant 600 750 Torres Acosta, Andrés Mexico Participant Member (1) 450 560 Traversa, Luis Argentiina Student (2) 250 350 Van Dam, Thomas United States Accompanying person 100 150 Vázquez, Enric Spain Weiss, Jason United States (1) Members of LEMIT, AATH, AAHES, RILEM and ACI. Zega, Claudio Argentiina (2) Proof required. Postgraduate students included. Zerbino, Raúl Argentiina (3) Or equivalent in ARS (according to the dollar bill selling exchange Zitzer, Leonardo Argentiina rate of BNA on the payment date). La Plata Museum of Natural History .