Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, CSCE

Time History Analysis Workshop (10 Professional Development Hours Credits): Vancouver, BC on Friday & Saturday, 14 & 15 November 2008

Building on the hugely successful Response Spectra Technical Seminar 2007, CSCE Vancouver Section proudly presents the Time History Analysis Workshop in the same format and as an extension to the Response Spectra Technical Seminar. With the help of real-world case studies of Buildings and Bridge Structures, this workshop covers both linear and non-linear Time History Analysis and the use of time history in preparation for site-specific Response Spectra.

Attend In Person or Online Through Internet Webcast

The workshop will present a roadmap for guiding the user through the important steps to effective use of time history analysis. The major steps are: obtaining appropriate input motions, modeling of the structure and soil, software options for analysis, and interpretation of results.

The seminar will enable both structural and geotechnical engineers to reach a greater appreciation and understanding of their complementary roles in time history analysis of structures.

Download Brochure and Registration Form (98KB, pdf format in new window)

For further info, emailcontact@cscevancouver.ca

Findings of the Inquiry on Collapse of Laval Highway Overpass, Quebec in 2006- CSCE National Lecture Tour (NLT): Burnaby, BC on Wednesday, 08 October 2008

On 30 September 2006, the southern span of the Concorde Bridge over Highway 19 in Laval, Quebec suddenly collapsed killing five people and injuring several others. The Province of Quebec appointed the Johnson Commission of Inquiry on 03 October 2006 to investigate the causes and recommend measures to reduce the risks of such failure in the future.

This National Lecture Tour (NLT) is sponsored by ACROW Bridges and being delivered by Jacques Marchand and Denis Mitchell who led the comprehensive multidisciplinary technical assessment for the Johnson Commission of Inquiry.

This NLT will present the main aspects and findings of the investigation techniques including detailed material and structural evaluation. This presentation focuses on the three primary technical causes of the failure of the south-east section of the structure. Implications of the work performed by the team of experts on code provisions and future maintenance of reinforced concrete structures will also be discussed.

FREE for CSCE members; $20 entry fee for non-members which can be carried towards the purchase of CSCE membership (light refreshements included)

CSCE Vancouver Section expects to see you on
6:30 PM, Wednesday, 08 October 2008, at Holiday Inn Express in Metrotown, Burnaby.

Download the Program Brochure (325KB, pdf format in new window)

GeoWeb 2008 Conference - Infrastructure: Local to Global, Vancouver, Canada on 21-25 July 2008

This conference attracts the best of the bests in the geospatial industry including such leaders as Microsoft, Google, ESRI, and AutoDesk to interact with the Civil Engineering, Architect, and Urban Planning communities in Vancouver.

An unprecedented convergence is emerging with advanced technologies for geographic information, building design, and urban planning, namely, the BIM (Building Information Model), CAD (Computer Aided Design/Drawing) and GIS (Geographic Information Systems).

The forces driving such an integration include the emergence of the big search engines (e.g. Google Earth, Microsoft Virtual Earth) to the need to provide better life cycle management (design, build, deploy, operate) of the information about our cities. Further,not just an eye-candy, but this integration will also be useful in assessing critical issues such as massing, thermal impact, and noise absorption/reflection and so forth for new structures or structural modifications. This new environment is also enabling collaborative design using online tools like Microsoft Virtual Earth and Google Earth. This convergence has profound implications for all aspects of urban design and urban management.

GeoWeb 2008 - Infrastructure: Local to Global, being held during 21-25 July 2008, will emphasize the BIM/CAD/GIS Integration and build towards GeoWeb 2009 - Cityscapes, which will focus more on the city and city modeling.

Visit the Official Website: Everything is Connected - GeoWeb 2008

GeoWeb 2008 Student Competetion

Partnership for Innovation - Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE) Annual General Meeting & Conference, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada on 10-23 June 2008

The conference provides an opportunity to present practical and multifaceted solutions that address the economic, environmental and social challenges associated with the construction and restoration of infrastructures. The conference will also provide a platform for productive exchanges between over 500 engineers, technicians, suppliers, researchers and decision-makers in the public and private sector from around the world. Conference attendees will be able to choose from approximately 300 technical presentations that will take place throughout the conference.

The theme of the conference, Partnership for Innovation, is an invitation to civil engineering materials industries (steel, aluminum, wood, concrete, composite materials and pavement) to collaborate with each other in order to foster innovation.

In June 2008, Quebec City's 400th anniversary celebrations will be in full swing, which makes this city the perfect place to host such an event.

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1-Day course on DESIGN OF ALUMINIUM STRUCTURES (DAS) - CSCE National Lecture Tour (NLT), Vancouver, BC on 5 June 2008

The objective of this 1-day course is to provide consulting engineers, professionals, technicians, instructors and students with training on the design of aluminum structures as well as extensive information on the main properties of aluminum. This National Lecture Tour (NLT) series is sponsored byCANAM.

This course is based on the book Design of Aluminum Structures and is being delivered by the author of the book himself - Dr. Denis Beaulieu, Ph.D., ing., an acclaimed researcher and Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Laval.

The book adopts a pragmatic approach and offers practicing engineers and technicians a practical tool for designing aluminum structures. It draws from the Canadian Standard CSA-S157-05, Strength Design in Aluminum and from other Canadian, American and European standards in order to broaden its contents.

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Geohazards IV: From Causes to Management - 4th Canadian Conference on Geohazards. Laval University, Quebec, Canada on 20-24 May 2008

This conference, held every 4-5 years is being sponsored by the Canadian Geotechnical Society, the Quebec Ministry for Public Safety, the Quebec Ministry of Transport, and Laval University. It provides a unique opportunity to look at causes and effects of various types of geohazards such as tsunamis, earthquakes, mass movements, inundations, coastal and river erosion, volcanism, etc. Even climatic events which may impact erosion or mass movements are very much part of the geohazards to be considered. This Conference provides a unique opportunity to network with scientists and engineers who may be working on different geohazards issues but that may be using similar approaches on various issues like process, survey techniques (LIDAR), hazard mapping using GIS protocols, slope stabilization etc.

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American Society of Civil Engineers/Structural Engineering Institute (ASCE/SEI) Congress, Vancouver, Canada on 24-26 April 2008

The Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE) is co-sponsoring the 2008 Structures Congress. This Congress is being organized by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) under the banner CROSSING BORDERS in Vancouver on 24-26 April 2008. We hope to welcome you during the Congress.

Visit the Official Website of CROSSING BORDERS Congress

Rising to the Challenge: Urban Goods Movement Workshop, Sheraton Well Centre Hotel, Vancouver, BC (FREE REGISTRATION!)

Transport Canada, in collaboration with the Bureau of Intelligent Transportation Systems And Freight Security (BITSAFS) of the Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia (UBC) is hosting a workshop on the Impacts and Challenges of Urban Goods Movement featuring industry and academic experts from across Canada, the U.S., and abroad.

The workshop will be held at the Sheraton Wall Center Hotel in Vancouver (Canada) on March 18-19, 2008. There will be a formal workshop on first day followed by a technical panel on the second day focussing specifically on how the private sector manages freight movement.

You are invited to participate in this workshop. Registration is free.

For registration and further details, please contactCynthia Ree or download from the following links
Program Brochure in English (69 KB, pdf format in new window)...
Program Brochure in French (74 KB, pdf format in new window)...

BCIT Industry Professional Night: Social Event & Industry Mixer, British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), Burnaby Campus on 6:30PM-9:30PM, Thursday, 21 February 2008

The BCIT Student Chapter of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE) invite you and your organization to their Annual Industry Professional Night 2008 event. Students graduating with both Diplomas in Civil Engineering Technology and Bachelors of Civil Engineering degrees will be looking forward to welcoming you.

Open to anyone related to the field of Civil Engineering with-
Free Admission, Free Light Refreshments & Cash Bar

* RSVP is required *

Visit the official CSCE BCIT Chapter website for further info on RSVP and details on venue, access, and sponsorships...

Civil Engineering Professinal Night 2008: Socialization Event, University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver on 7PM-10PM, Wednesday, 13 February 2008

The UBC Student Chapter of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE) invite you and your organization to the CSCE UBC Civil Engineering Professional Night 2008, which is, traditionally, a socialization event among Civil Engineering professionals and students alike.
More details on the Invitation Flyer (91 KB, pdf format in new window)...

Open to anyone related to the field of Civil Engineering with-
Free Admission, Free Light Refreshments & Cash Bar

Download Brochure for Corporate Sponsorhips and Banners (44 KB, pdf format in new window)...