FIBER REINFORCED POLYMERS call for papers

March 5, 2010
Starting Time: letter of intent due

ACI Spring 2011 Convention
Tampa, FL USA
Sponsor(s):ACI Committee 440
Description:

FIBER REINFORCED POLYMERS

Meeting: 10th International Symposium on “Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Reinforcement for Concrete Structures,” during the ACI Spring 2011 Convention, April 2-4, 2011, Tampa, FL; sponsored by ACI Committee 440, Fiber Reinforced Polymer Reinforcement.

Solicited: Any topic on FRP materials or products used to repair, strengthen, or reinforce concrete and masonry structures. Topics include but are not limited to: global codes and standards; sustainability of FRP reinforced concrete structures; emerging FRP systems; design and performance of FRP reinforced concrete under sustained and fatigue loading; effect of environment on durability; bond of FRP bars, grids, and laminates to concrete; strengthening of concrete structures using FRP systems; field applications and case studies; seismic resistance of concrete structures using FRP materials; effects of extreme events on FRP reinforced structures; and testing of FRP material characteristics.

Requirements: Submit the paper title, a one-sentence description, and author name(s), organization, address, telephone, and e-mail. Titles and descriptions will be reviewed to ensure the material is consistent with the conference. Acceptance of the letter of intent does not constitute acceptance of the paper. Presentations are limited to one per presenter. Presentation of the paper at the conference is contingent on publication of the paper in the proceedings.

Deadlines: Letters of intent should be submitted via e-mail by March 5, 2010. Upon acceptance of the topic, authors will be provided paper preparation instructions. Manuscripts are due June 4, 2010.

Send to: E-mail letter of intent to frprcs10@eng.usf.edu.

For more information, contact:

ACI Committee 440

E-mail: frprcs10@eng.usf.edu