CONFERENCE COMMITTEE

Conference Chairs: L M Ferreira Gomes, University of Beira Interior, Portugal Isabel Pinto, University of Coimbra, Portugal

Conference Director: Er John S Y Tan, CI-Premier Pte Ltd, Singapore

Secretary: Ms Peggy L P Teo, CONLOG, Singapore

Local Organising Committee: Isabel Falorca, Luís Pais, Paulo de Carvalho, Pedro Almeida, José Riscado (University of Beira Interior, Portugal)

Scientific and International Advisory Committee:

Chairman:

Victor Cavaleiro (University of Beira Interior, Portugal)

Members:

Ferreira Gomes (University of Beira Interior, Portugal) Isabel Pinto (University of Coimbra, Portugal) Andrea Segalini (Università Parma, Italy) Amândio Teixeira Pinto (ISPT, Angola) BaoChun Chen (Fuzhou University, China) Claúdia Beato (Universidade Publica de Cabo Verde, Cabo Verde) Luíz Vallejo (Complutense University of Madrid, Spain) M Teresa Condesso de Melo (IST, Portugal) P Seco Pinto (LNEC, Portugal and ISSMGE President, 05-09). Ramiro Sofronie (ECOLAND, Romania) R M Kowalczyk (Univ. of Ecology and Management, Warsaw, Poland) Sérgio Lopes (University of Coimbra, Portugal)

Keynote Speakers with provisional titles: - R. M. Kowalczyk (University of Ecology and Management in Warsaw, Poland): Tall Buildings and Sustainability

- Grzegorz Knor and Jan Holnicki-Szulc (IPPT PAN, Warszawa): Identification, modeling and control of temperature fields in concrete structures

- Amândio Teixeira Pinto (ISPT, Angola): Soft soil stabilization with construction and demolition waste

- Andrea Segalini (Università Parma, Italy): Defensive structures for debris flow protection

- José Gomes Mendes (University of Minho, Portugal): Ecosystems and Urban Planning

- Luís Ribeiro (IST, Portugal): Groundwater resources and ecosystems

- Luíz Vallejo (Complutense University of Madrid, Spain): Environments geotechnique

- Pedro Seco Pinto (LNEC, Portugal): Soil Liquefaction. Assessment and Remediation

Editors: Victor Cavaleiro, Isabel Pinto, Ferreira Gomes

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

Even if Civil Engineering plays a key role in environmental protection and management, some of its major creations are often blamed for causing serious environmental degradation. Is it possible to promote the development of the society by improving dignity and comfort of the people while taking care of the environment? This is the motto for the conference: how can Civil Engineering activities be simultaneously effective and environmentally friendly… what is currently being done in order to achieve that goal?

This conference is an excellent opportunity for all of those with environmental concerns, such as engineers, academics, construction equipment and materials manufacturers, suppliers and government officials, to present and exchange the experiences and concerns, new ideas, innovative methodology and future development on the different fields of interest. The conference follows the traditional model for conferences, combining technical sessions with plenary lectures given by renowned scientists.

Themes (others may also be included):

• Air and water quality • Environmental education • Energy • Environmentally friendly architecture • Fluvial and coastal protection • Geohazards, Disaster Mitigation and Management • Geosynthetics for Geoenvironmental Applications • Reuse and recycling in construction • Risk management • Soil and water protection • Territorial and urban planning • Vegetation in Civil Engineering • Waste management • Case Studies

Send your submissions early

No formal form for submission is required, just email your abstracts of 250-300 words (with the paper title and keywords to: The Conference Secretariat (CE13), Mss Peggy Teo at ci-p@cipremier.com.

Important dates • Abstracts 02 December 2012 • Notification of acceptance 02 January 2013 • Full text to be received by 02 March 2013 • Final notification of acceptance 02 April 2013 • Date of conference 26-28 May 2013

The 2nd International Conference on

CIVIL ENGINEERING TOWARDS A BETTER

ENVIRONMENT

26—28 May 2013

2nd Announcement and call for papers –CE13

Venue

University of Beira Interior Engineering Faculty

6200-001 Covilhã, Portugal

Organizers

University of Beira Interior

University of Coimbra

CI-Premier Conference

Covilhã

Registration form (CE13)

Name (pl print):__________________________________________

Affiliation:_______________________________________________

Address:________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

______________________ Country: _________________________

Tel:___________________ Fax:_____________________________

E-Mail:___________________________________________

(or clip your business/name card here)

Registrations fees (in EUROS)

Before 1st May After 1st May K Welcome reception, cocktails (26th May) 40 50

K Conference Dinner (27th May) 60 80

K Regular Fees 500 600

(incl. Lunch, conference dinner, refreshments & proceedings)

K Special Fee for residents in Portugal 400 450

(without conference dinner)

K Special Student Fee for no residents in Portugal)350 400

(without conference dinner)

K Special Student Fee for residents in Portugal) 250 300

(without conference dinner)

K Accompanying person 250 300

(incl. Lunch, conference dinner, refreshments & social visits)

All payment is to be made to ‘CI-PREMIER PTE LTD’

The Secretariat: CI-Premier Pte Ltd, 150 Orchard Road #07-14. Orchard Plaza. Singapore 238841. Email: ci-p@cipremier.com / Web: www.cipremier.com

Modes of payment 1. Telegraphic Transfer: (The payer is responsible for all bank charges incurred) Account Name: CI-Premier Pte Ltd

Bank Name and Address: Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Ltd (Jalan Sultan Br), 200 Jalan Sultan #01-05, Textile Centre, Singapore 199018.

Bank/Branch Codes/Account No. (Swift Address): 7339-515-024354-001 (OCBC-SGSG) Please send us a copy of your bank transfer order. 2. Credit Cards: (VISA & MASTERCARD only) are acceptable. Please give details and authorisation for charge by email or fax. Alternatively you may remit directly by internet. Please note that it is part of the requirements of submission of abstract that the Author or one of his/her co-authors will present the paper (accepted by the Review Committee) at the conference; and that all papers to be included in the conference documentation must be registered with a text inclusion of SGD400/200 Euros - per paper.

Contacts

CI - PREMIER PTE LTD 150 Orchard Road #07-14 Orchard Plaza Singapore 238841 Tel: +65 67332922 Fax: +65 62353530 E-mail: ci-p@cipremier.com University of Beira Interior Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture Calçada Fonte do Lameiro 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal Tel. +351 275 329 722/26 | Fax: +351 275 329 969 E-mail: lmfg@ubi.pt University of Coimbra Department of Civil Engineering FCTUC—Polo II Rua Luis Reis Santos 3030-788 Coimbra, Portugal E-mail: isabelmp@dec.uc.pt

Cancellation Policy: (only acceptable in writing to the secretariat) One week before date of conference: full refund less 25% overhead/administration charges; no refund thereafter, however, a set of the conference documentation will be sent to you, or alternatively you may send a replacement (please advise name) at no extra cost.

Notice: The organiser reserves the right to change the venue and/or programme or cancel the conference if deemed necessary. In the event of cancellation, all fees paid will be refunded.

Footnote: The CE13 conference is twined with the 5th International Conference on THE CONCRETE FUTURE” (running in parallel)

Initial Conference Programme

26th May 2013- in conference HQ hotel Early registration and welcome reception 27th May 2013 - in Engineering Faculty, University of Beira Interior Opening session, Keynote and Technical Sessions, refreshments and lunch Conference Dinner with musical and cultural show 28th May 2013 - in Engineering Faculty, University of Beira Interior Keynote and Technical Sessions, Closing session, refreshments and lunch 29th May 2013 - Technical and social visit (Sponsored) Sabugal earth dam and cultural heritage (monuments in historic villages - Sortelha and Belmonte) with lunch

The city of Covilhã in Portugal

The University of Beira Interior is one of the youngest universities in Portugal. It is located in the city of Covilhã which is halfway between Lisbon and Porto, connected by highway. The city was once regarded as the "Portuguese Manchester" due to the long tradition in textile industry. However, it was hit in the 70’s by an industry crisis, leading to the closure of many factories, with disastrous social and economic consequences for the region. It was in this scenario that UBI emerged, and one of the most interesting physical characteristics is the recovery of old factory buildings with high historical, cultural and architectural value. While maintaining its landmarks, the old city buildings were restored and revitalized into spaces devoted to education and research, taking into account the environmental aspects of the urban area. Nowadays UBI has about 8000 students distributed by five faculties: Science, Engineering, Social Sciences and Humanities, Arts and Letters and Health Sciences. Covilhã is located on the slopes of Serra da Estrela, where the highest mountain in Portugal is, with 1993 m altitude, facing east. It offers the visitor a beautiful view of its buildings and an amphitheatre framed by majestic mountains. Snowing is common in winter and people can practice many winter sports, like snowboarding or skiing.

Other Information Covilhã city: http://www.cm-covilha.pt/ Covilhã region: http://www.rt-serradaestrela.pt/index.php/en/ Sabugal dam: http://cnpgb.inag.pt/gr_barragens/gbportugal/Sabugal.htm

Sortelha: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZhWycQ1-Cg ; http://www.guiadacidade.pt/pt/poi-sortelha-14535 Maritime Discovery Museum: http://www.cm-belmonte.pt/indexadnm.html

Judaic Museum: http://www.cm-belmonte.pt/Museus/museujudaico.html

Olive Oil Museum: http://www.cm-belmonte.pt/Museus/azeite.html Lisbon informations: http://www.visitlisboa.com/Home_UK.aspx?lang=en-GB

Accommodation proposal H Hotel Quality Capacity Site

1 Hotel

Turismo da

Covilhã

**** 100 http://www.hotelturismocovilha.com.pt/

2 TRYP

Covilha D

Maria Hotel

**** 87 http://www.melia.com/hotels/portugal/covilha/tryp-covilha-dona-maria-hotel/home.htm

3 Covilha

Parque Hotel

** 140 http://www.covilhaparquehotel.com.pt/

4 Hotel Santa

Eufemia

** 85 http://www.hotelscombined.pt/Hotel.aspx?fileName=Hotel_Santa_Eufemia&languageCode=EN

5 Hotel V dos

Carqueijais

**** 50 http://www.turistrela.pt/pt/hotel-dos-carqueijais.html

6 H2otel

Congress &

Medical SPA

**** 90

http://www.h2otel.com.pt/

Appendix: Covilhã Hotels, Transportation and logistics

Appendix - The Twin Conferences: CE13 -The 2nd International Conference on CIVIL ENGINEERING, TOWARDS A BETTER ENVIRONMENT

& CF13 - The 5th International Conference on THE CONCRETE FUTURE

(in construction)

Hotéis da Covilhã ( information taken from the internet in 20/9/2012) Hotel Quality Capacity Site Cost per night (euro)

Double room or Twin Cost per night (euro)

Single room Address

1 Hotel

Turismo da

Covilhã

**** 100 http://www.hotelturismocovilha.com.pt/

http://www.hotelscombined.pt/EN/Hotel/Hotel_Turismo_

Da_Covilha.htm

54 39 Acesso à Variante 6200,

6200-507 Covilhã

2 TRYP

Covilha Dona

Maria Hotel

**** 87 http://www.melia.com/hotels/portugal/covilha/tryp-

covilha-dona-maria-hotel/home.htm

57 47 Alameda Pero da Covilha,

Covilha, 6200 Portugal

0800-762-1295

3 Covilha

Parque Hotel

** 140 http://www.covilhaparquehotel.com.pt/

http://www.hotelscombined.pt/EN/Hotel/Covilha_Parque_

Hotel.htm

35 30 Av . Frei Heitor Pinto, 6201

- 909 Covilhã

4 Hotel Santa

Eufemia

** 85 http://www.hotelscombined.pt/Hotel.aspx?fileName=Hotel

_Santa_Eufemia&languageCode=EN 35,20 € 26,40 Avenida da Universidade,

6200-374 Covilhã

5 Hotel V dos

Carqueijais

**** 50 http://www.turistrela.pt/pt/hotel-dos-carqueijais.html

http://www.hotelscombined.pt/EN/Hotel/Estalagem_Varan

da_dos_Carqueijais.htm

75 65 EN 339 Km 5 - Serra da

Estrela, 6200-073 Covilhã

6 H2otel

Congress &

Medical SPA

**** 90 http://www.h2otel.com.pt/

http://www.hotelscombined.pt/SearchedHotel.aspx?langua

geCode=EN&fileName=H2otel_Congress_Medical_Spa_

Hotel_Unhais_da_Serra&checkin=2012-12-

18&checkout=2012-12-19&Rooms=1&adults_1=2

120 90 Av. Das Termas, 6215 - 604

Unhais da SerraNota: Hotel

– Covilhã 22 km (20 min)

Taxi =

COVILHÃ LOCATION

LOCATION OF MAIN HOTELS

�Hospital

�Railway Station

���� Faculty of Medicine

���� Hotel Varanda dos Carqueijais

���� Covilha Parque Hotel

���� Hotel Sta Eufémia

����Bus Station

���� Hotel Turismo

H2otel Congress & Medical SPA (22 km, 20 min by car)

���� TRYP Covilha Dona Maria Hotel

����Faculty of Engineering (The Twin Conferences venue)

Bus Schedules (http://www.rede-expressos.pt/) Bus trip: Lisbon ---> Covilha (263 km)

Departure

(hours) Arrival Price (euro) Links Period Frequency BUS

08:00 11:42 26.20 except Sundays

Citi Express

09:50 13:30 26.20

daily Citi Express

13:00 19:40 26.20 16:30 - Coimbra Except Saturdays and Sundays

Rede Expressos

13:15 17:00 26.20 Except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.

Citi Express

14:00 17:50 26.20 Except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.

Citi Express

16:30 19:55 26.20 On Friday (or Thursday if Holidays Eve) and Sunday (or Monday if holiday).

Citi Express

16:30 20:16 26.20

daily Citi Express

18:45 22:17 26.20 On Friday (if Friday is holiday takes place on the Eve, not on holiday)

Citi Express

18:45 22:31 26.20 Sunday (or Monday if holiday)

Citi Express

18:45 22:31 26.20 Except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.

Citi Express

20:00 23:45 26.20 On Friday (if Friday is holiday takes place on the Eve, not on holiday)

Citi Express

Bus trip: Covilha ---> Lisbon (263 km)

Departure (hour)

Arrival (hour)

Price (euro) Links Period Frequecy Bus

06:00 09:45 26.20 Except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. Citi Express

07:30 13:25 26.20 09:40 - Viseu Except Sunday and Monday if holiday Citi Express

07:45 11:31 26.20 Except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. Citi Express

09:11 12:53 26.20 Except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. Citi Express

09:15 13:01 26.20 On Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. Citi Express

11:15 14:55 26.20 Saturdays Citi Express

13:45 17:31 26.20 Except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. Citi Express

14:56 18:38 26.20 Except Saturdays and holidays (If Monday is done) Citi Express

15:00 18:46 26.20 On Friday or Thursday if Friday is Holiday, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays Citi Express

15:00 20:50 26.20 17:00 - Viseu On Friday (or Thursday if Eve Holiday) and Sundays (or Mondays if Holiday). Citi Express

15:00 20:50 26.20 17:00 - Viseu Except Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays Citi Express

17:15 23:45 26.20 20:30 - Viseu daily

Rede Expressos

17:41 21:23 26.20 Sundays Citi Express

17:41 21:23 26.20 Except Saturdays and Sundays Citi Express

17:45 21:23 26.20 Sunday (or Monday if holiday) Citi Express

17:50 23:50 26.20 20:00 - Viseu Sunday (or Monday if holiday) Citi Express

18:30 00:20 26.20 22:00 - Coimbra It takes place from 1 October to 30 June On Friday (or Thursday if Fair Holidays Eve) and Sunday (or Monday if holiday). Rede Expressos

20:11 23:53 26.20 It takes place between September 15 and June

30 Sunday (or Monday if holiday) Citi Express

Note: schedules submitted may suffer slight adjustments in 2013

Train timetables and ticket prices (http://www.cp.pt/cp/)

Situation guideline (times and prices may suffer slight adjustments)