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>CALL FOR PAPERS -- 2008 ICTI
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>First iSMARTi International Conference on
>Transport Infrastructure (ICTI), Beijing, China, 2426 April 2008.
>The 2008 ICTI conference is organized by China
>Academy of Transportation Sciences (CATS) in cooperation with iSMARTi.
>See the conference web site for latest updates. http://www.jtzx.net.cn/icti/
>
>A 250-word abstract in Word file on the program
>tracks or related topics must be sent by the
>deadline of April 30, 2007 as an e-mail attached file. [log in to unmask]
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>In recognition of the importance of sustainable
>transportation infrastructure, iSMARTi, is
>launching this international conference series
>to address the various issues pertaining to the
>development, design, construction, maintenance
>and rehabilitation of the infrastructures of the
>different modes of transportation. The first
>conference of the series will be held in Beijing
>on April 2426 before the 2008 Summer Olympics
>in China. In view of the scale and impacts of
>the transport infrastructure development, China
>is without doubt an ideal venue for the
>conference. With the strong and steady economic
>growth, the transportation infrastructures are
>undergoing rapid changes in China. The total
>road mileage across the country amounts to 1.93
>million km, including 41 thousand km of
>expressway. The expressway is ranked second in
>the world. There are 321,000 bridges across the
>country. In 2005, the total investment in road
>infrastructure exceeded 548.5 billion Yuan (70
>billion US dollars).
>During the conference, technical visits will be
>arranged to provide conference participants the
>opportunity to view the transport
>infrastructures specially built for the 2008
>Beijing Olympics. In addition, a large
>exhibition showcasing the latest technology and
>equipment will also be held in conjunction with the conference.
>Further information about the 2008 China Transpo
>is available from: www.chinatranspo.com
>
>The technical program of the conference is
>planned around the following tracks:
>• Airport infrastructure
>• Port and harbor infrastructure
>• Road and highway infrastructure
>• Rail transport infrastructure
>• Intermodal, Mass Transit and other transport infrastructure issues
>
>Special program will be arranged for accompanied
>persons. It will be a wonderful opportunity to
>visit this land of ancient civilization and
>modern landmarks. The organizers will facilitate
>pre- and post- conference tours. We look forward
>to seeing you in Beijing, China on 24-26 April 2008.
>
>Professor Wei Zhou, Director, China Academy of
>Transportation Sciences (iSMARTi Vice President,
>China) [log in to unmask]
>Professor Tien Fang Fwa (iSMARTi Vice President,
>South & Southeast Asia), National University of Singapore [log in to unmask]
>Professor Paulo Pereira (iSMARTi Executive Vice
>President), University of Minho, Portugal [log in to unmask]
>Professor Waheed Uddin (iSMARTi President),
>University of Mississippi, USA [log in to unmask]
>http://www.civil.uminho.pt/ismarti/
>iSMARTi - international Society for Maintenance
>And Rehabilitation of Transport infrastructures
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>2008 ICTI Deadlines:
>April 30, 2007: Deadline for receiving abstracts
>by e-mail to [log in to unmask]
>May 30, 2007: Notification of abstract acceptance subject to review
>August 15, 2007: Full paper in conference format
>by e-mail (Word file) subject to review
>October 31, 2007: Notification of acceptance and corrections
>November 30, 2007: At least one author is
>required to register by this deadline to ensure publication of paper
>
>Note: All iSMARTi members in good standing will
>be offered a discount in the conference
>registration fee (30 % for Founder members and 20 % for Regular members).
>Please contact Professor Fwa, chair of iSMARTi
>conference standing committee for 2008 ICTI, for
>questions related to conference matters. [log in to unmask]
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