Call for papers/Topics

Topics of interest for submission include any topics related to:

1. Structural Engineering

Focuses on the design and analysis of structures that support or resist loads.

• Structural Analysis: Statics, dynamics, and the study of forces (tension, compression, shear).

• Materials Science: Behavior of concrete, steel, timber, and composite materials.

• Design Standards: Reinforced concrete design, structural steel design, and masonry.

• Seismic Engineering: Earthquake-resistant design and vibration control.

• Bridge Engineering: Design of suspension, arch, and cable-stayed bridges.

2. Geotechnical Engineering

Deals with the behavior of earth materials and how they interact with structures.

• Soil Mechanics: Soil composition, permeability, and shear strength.

• Foundation Engineering: Shallow and deep foundations (piles, piers, and caissons).

• Retaining Structures: Design of retaining walls and bulkheads.

• Slope Stability: Landslide prevention and embankment design.

• Tunneling and Underground Structures.

3. Transportation Engineering

The planning, design, and operation of systems that move people and goods.

• Highway Engineering: Pavement design, geometric design of roads, and drainage.

• Traffic Engineering: Traffic flow theory, signal timing, and safety analysis.

• Urban Transit Systems: Light rail, bus rapid transit (BRT), and subway planning.

• Airport and Railway Engineering: Runway layout and track design.

• Pavement Management: Maintenance and rehabilitation of infrastructure.

4. Water Resources Engineering

Focuses on the collection and management of water as a natural resource.

• Fluid Mechanics: Study of fluids at rest and in motion.

• Hydraulics: Flow in open channels (rivers, canals) and closed conduits (pipes).

• Hydrology: The water cycle, precipitation, runoff, and groundwater modeling.

• Coastal Engineering: Wave mechanics, shore protection, and harbor design.

• Dam and Reservoir Engineering.

5. Environmental Engineering

Focuses on protecting human health and the environment through engineering solutions.

• Water Treatment: Physical, chemical, and biological processes for potable water.

• Wastewater Engineering: Sewage treatment, sludge management, and nutrient removal.

• Air Quality Management: Control of particulate matter and gaseous emissions.

• Solid Waste Management: Landfill design, recycling systems, and waste-to-energy.

• Hazardous Waste Remediation: Cleanup of contaminated soil and groundwater.

6. Construction Engineering and Management

The business and logistical side of turning designs into physical reality.

• Project Scheduling: Critical Path Method (CPM) and PERT.

• Cost Estimating: Budgeting, bidding, and quantity surveying.

• Construction Safety: OSHA standards and site risk management.

• Sustainability: Green building certifications (LEED) and life cycle assessment.

• BIM (Building Information Modeling): 3D modeling and integrated project delivery.

7. Geomatics and Surveying

The science of measuring and mapping the earth's surface.

• Land Surveying: Boundary identification and topographic mapping.

• GIS (Geographic Information Systems): Spatial data analysis and mapping.

• Remote Sensing: Satellite and aerial imagery analysis.

• GPS/GNSS: High-precision global positioning.