The Concrete Institute of Australia is seeking abstracts for technical papers for Concrete2013, which will be held on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia from 16th to 18th October 2013.

This Conference is an opportunity to present learned technical papers on the broad range of concrete materials, design, construction and performance and the research and development that goes into these important areas.

It also offers the opportunity for peer review of papers for those from Academic Institutions.

The broad theme of the Conference is "Understanding Concrete", covering materials, research, design, construction and innovation.

It is anticipated that papers presented at the Conference will be cover areas such as:

  • Design
  • Construction
  • Materials
  • Innovation
  • Structural monitoring, assessment and forensic engineering
  • Repair and retrofitting
  • Durability
  • Sustainability
  • Precast/Geopolymer/Sprayed concrete
  • Architectural concrete
  • Concrete masonry
  • Major projects/Case studies

Topics covered will be of value to Civil and Structural Engineers, Concrete Product Manufacturers, Civil and Building Contractors, Developers, Government Departments covering Transport, Roads, Railways and Public Works and Local Government Shires and Councils.

The Call for Abstracts for Technical Papers Closes on the 15th December 2012.