Call for papers/Topics

Topics of interest for submission include any topics related to:

1. Transportation Engineering

This field involves the planning, design, operation, and management of facilities for any mode of transportation.

Highway & Roadway Engineering

• Geometric Design: Alignment, sight distance, and intersection layout.

• Pavement Design: Flexible vs. rigid pavements and material science.

• Traffic Engineering: Flow theory, signal timing, and capacity analysis.

• Safety Engineering: Crash data analysis and roadside safety features.

Railway & Public Transit Systems

• Track Alignment: High-speed rail vs. light rail geometry.

• Signaling and Control: Automated train control and safety protocols.

• Transit Planning: Network optimization and multimodal integration.

• Station Design: Pedestrian flow and platform safety.

Airport & Aviation Engineering

• Airfield Design: Runway orientation, taxiway layouts, and apron design.

• Pavement Loading: Handling heavy aircraft wheel loads.

• Terminal Planning: Gate capacity and passenger processing.

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)

• Smart Infrastructure: V2I (Vehicle-to-Infrastructure) communication.

• Autonomous Vehicles: Integration of self-driving tech into city grids.

• Traffic Monitoring: Remote sensing, GPS data, and real-time management.

2. Architectural Engineering

This field focuses on the technical aspects of building design, ensuring structures are safe, sustainable, and functional.

Structural Systems

• Load Analysis: Static, dynamic, wind, and seismic (earthquake) loads.

• Material Mechanics: Steel, reinforced concrete, timber, and masonry.

• Foundation Engineering: Soil-structure interaction and deep foundations.

Building Mechanical Systems (HVAC)

• Thermal Comfort: Heat transfer and air distribution.

• Indoor Air Quality: Ventilation and filtration systems.

• Energy Efficiency: Passive cooling and geothermal heating.

Electrical & Lighting Systems

• Power Distribution: High-voltage supply and emergency backup systems.

• Illumination Engineering: Daylighting strategies and artificial lighting design.

• Acoustics: Sound isolation and room reverberation control.

Building Envelope & Sustainability

• Façade Engineering: Thermal bridging, moisture control, and glazing.

• Green Building Standards: LEED/BREEAM certification and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).

• Fire Protection: Smoke control and active/passive fire suppression.

3. The Intersection: Integrated Infrastructure

Where these two fields meet, we find complex urban projects that require both structural beauty and logistical efficiency.

• Transit-Oriented Development (TOD): Designing high-density buildings around transport hubs.

• Intermodal Hubs: Designing buildings that serve as airports, train stations, and bus depots simultaneously.

• Bridge & Tunnel Architecture: Combining aesthetic structural design with high-volume traffic needs.

• Urban Micro-mobility: Incorporating bike and scooter storage/lanes into building footprints.

• Building Information Modeling (BIM): Using 3D modeling for the lifecycle management of both buildings and transport assets.