BEM/MRM 44 - Call for Papers

 

44th International Conference on Boundary Elements and other Mesh Reduction Methods

15–17 June 2021

Online

Introduction

The annual conference on Boundary Elements and other Mesh Reduction Methods (BEM/MRM), now in its 44th version, is to take place in Valencia, Spain.

Since starting in 1978, the Conference has attracted high-quality papers that report further advances in techniques that reduce or eliminate the type of meshes associated with finite elements or finite differences, for instance.

Theoretical developments and new formulations have been reported, helping to expand the range of applications as well as the type of modelled materials in response to the requirements of contemporary industrial and professional environments. This ability to evolve is reflected in the history of the Conference and has ensured the success of the meetings as well as the establishment of a community of stakeholders.

As design, analysis and manufacture become more integrated, the chances are that software users will be less aware of the capabilities of the analytical techniques that are at the core of the process. This reinforces the need to retain expertise in certain specialised areas of numerical methods, such as BEM/MRM, to ensure that all new tools perform satisfactorily within the aforementioned integrated process.

The maturity of BEM since 1978 has resulted in a substantial number of industrial applications of the method; this demonstrates its accuracy, robustness and ease of use. The range of applications still needs to be widened, taking into account the potentialities of the Mesh Reduction techniques in general.

This well-established conference acts as a forum to discuss new ideas and critically compare results before the developed solutions and tools are released to end-users.

The meeting welcomes all stakeholders interested in the methods and particularly the participation of young researchers. Their new contributions have been the principal reason why the conference has continued to evolve.

The meetings since 1978 have produced a collection of edited volumes in which the major developments in the field have been represented. This valuable series has been offered in digital form since 1993, with all papers available Open Access in the Wessex Institute’s eLibrary website (www.witpress.com/elibrary), where they can be easily accessed and downloaded for free.

Conference Topics

The following list covers some of the topics that can be presented at BEM/MRM 44. Papers on other subjects related to the objectives of the conference are also welcome.

• Advanced formulations
• Fast multipole BEM
• Advanced meshless and mesh reduction methods
• Hybrid formulations
• Interfacing with other methods
• Computational methods
• Solution of large systems of equations
• H-matrices and wavelets
• Multiscale problems
• Stochastic modelling
• Other numerical techniques not necessarily meshless
• Solid mechanics
• Heat and mass transfer
• Fluid flow modelling
• Damage mechanics and fracture
• Dynamics and vibrations
• Wave propagation phenomena
• Particle-particle interaction methods
• Engineering and industrial applications
• Structural mechanics applications
• Electrical engineering and electromagnetics
• Applications in biomedical engineering
• Design optimisation and inverse problems
• Coupling with design and manufacturing
• Computer science issues related to any of the above topics
• Characterisation based on simulation and experimental data
• Case Studies

STREMAH 2021 - Call for Papers

 

17th International Conference on Studies, Repairs and Maintenance of Heritage Architecture

26–28 May 2021

Online

Introduction

STREMAH 2021 is the 17th International Conference on Studies, Repairs and Maintenance of Heritage Architecture. The meeting has taken place on a regular basis since the first conference started in Florence (1989) and continued in Seville (1991); Bath (1993); Crete (1995); San Sebastian (1997); Dresden (1999); Bologna (2001); Halkidiki (2003); Malta (2005); Prague (2007); Tallinn (2009); Tuscany (2011), the New Forest, UK home of the Wessex Institute (2013), A Coruna, Spain (2015), Alicante, Spain (2017) and Seville, Spain (2019).

The importance of retaining the built cultural heritage cannot be overstated. Rapid development and inappropriate conservation techniques are threatening many heritage unique sites in different parts of the world. This conference aims to provide the knowledge required to formulate regulatory policies, to ensure effective ways of preserving the architectural heritage. The series has been most successful and the conference continues to attract a wide range of high-quality contributions since it started in 1989.

The meeting addresses a series of topics related to the historical aspects and the reuse of heritage buildings, as well as technical issues on the structural integrity of different types of buildings, such as those constructed with materials as varied as iron and steel, concrete, masonry, wood or earth. Restoration processes require the appropriate characterisation of those materials, the modes of construction and the structural behaviour of the building. This knowledge can be gained through a series of material characterisation techniques, preferably via non-destructive tests. Modern computer simulation can provide accurate results demonstrating the stress state of the building and possible failure mechanisms affecting its stability. Of particular importance are studies related to their dynamic and earthquake behaviour aiming to provide an assessment of the seismic vulnerability of heritage buildings.

This conference brings together contributions from scientists, architects, engineers and restoration experts from all over the world dealing with different aspects of heritage buildings.

Papers contained in the volumes in the series have been published in both paper and digital format, and widely distributed around the world. They are also permanently archived in the Wessex Institute eLibrary where they are available to the international community (https://www.witpress.com/elibrary).

Conference Topics

The following list covers some of the topics to be presented at STREMAH 2021. Papers on other subjects related to the objectives of the conference are also welcome.

• Heritage architecture and historical aspects
• Learning from the past
• Maintenance and conservation issues
• Rehabilitation of metallic and concrete structures
• Earth construction
• Modern (19th/20th century) heritage
• Ports and coastal heritage
• Heritage masonry structures
• Wooden structures
• Simulation and modelling
• New technologies and materials
• Seismic vulnerability and retrofit
• Management and assessment of heritage buildings
• Re-use of heritage buildings
• Heritage and tourism
• Guidelines, codes and regulations for heritage
• Defence heritage
• Industrial heritage
• Transportation heritage
• Social, cultural and economic aspects
• Adaptability and accessibility
• Monitoring and damage detection
• Vernacular architecture
• Case studies

ERES 2021 - Call for Papers

 

13th International Conference on Earthquake Resistant Engineering Structures

26–28 May 2021

Online

Introduction

ERES 2021 is the 13th international conference in the series on Earthquake Resistant Engineering Structures organised by the Wessex Institute. The Meeting provides a unique forum for the discussion of basic and applied research in the various fields of earthquake engineering relevant to the design of structures.

Major earthquakes and associated effects such as tsunamis continue to stress the need to carry out more research on those topics. The problems will intensify as population pressure results in buildings in regions of high seismic vulnerability. A better understanding of these phenomena is required to design earthquake resistant structures and to carry out risk assessments and vulnerability studies.

The problem of protecting the built environment in earthquake-prone regions involves not only the optimal design and construction of new facilities but also the upgrading and rehabilitation of existing structures including heritage buildings. The type of highly specialized retrofitting employed to protect the built heritage is an important area of research.

This conference will address these problems continuing to expand on the development of previous meetings in the series. Papers presented at ERES are an invaluable record of the state of the art in this field. Most of them are now freely available on the Wessex Institute eLibrary (www.witpress.com/elibrary) where they are a permanent record demonstrating the quality of the research presented at the ERES conference series.

The conference began in Thessaloniki, Greece in 1997, followed by Catania, Italy (1999); Malaga, Spain (2001); Ancona, Italy (2003); Skiathos, Greece (2005); Bologna, Italy (2007), Cyprus (2009), Tuscany, Italy (2011), A Coruña, Spain (2013), Opatija, Croatia (2015), Alicante, Spain (2017) and Seville, Spain (2019).

Conference Topics

The following list covers some of the topics to be presented at ERES 2021. Papers on other subjects related to the objectives of the conference are also welcome.

• Seismic hazard and tsunamis
• Building performance during earthquakes
• Vulnerability
• Earthquake prediction
• Seismic isolation and energy dissipation
• Performance-based design
• Experimental studies
• Dynamic analysis
• Passive protection systems
• Numerical analysis
• Monitoring and early warning systems
• Lifelines and resilience
• Forensic engineering
• Safety engineering
• Heritage structures
• Earthquakes and landslides
• Liquefaction
• Innovative technologies
• Paraseismic devices
• Case studies

CMEM 2021 - Call for Papers

 

20th International Conference on Computational Methods and Experimental Measurements

25–27 May 2021

Online

Introduction

CMEM 2021 is the 20th International Conference in this well-established series on Computational Methods and Experimental Measurements. These successful meetings provide a unique forum for the review of the latest work on the interaction between computational methods and experiments.

This series of conferences started in Washington DC (1981) followed by a meeting on board the Queen Elizabeth II Ocean Liner (1984); Porto Carras, Greece (1986); Capri (1988); Montreal (1991); Siena (1993); Capri (1995); Rhodes (1997); Sorrento (1999); Alicante (2001); Sani Beach, Greece (2003); Malta (2005); Prague (2007); the Algarve (2009), the New Forest, home of the Wessex Institute, UK (2011), A Coruña, Spain (2013), Opatija, Croatia (2015), Alicante, Spain (2017) and Seville, Spain (2019).

The principal objective of the conference has always been to provide to the international technical and scientific community, an opportunity to discuss the interaction between experimental measurements and computational methods with all associated topics. Foremost consideration and importance are devoted to their reciprocal and advantageous integration.

The continuous improvement in computer efficiency, coupled with diminishing costs and the rapid development of numerical procedures have generated an ever-increasing expansion of computational simulations that permeate all fields of science and technology. As these procedures continue to grow in magnitude and complexity, it is essential to validate their results to be certain of their reliability. This can be achieved by performing dedicated and accurate experiments, which have undergone constant and enormous development. At the same time, current experimental techniques have become more complex and sophisticated so that they require the intensive use of computers, both for running experiments as well as acquiring and processing the resulting data.

The conference aims to address a wide variety of topics related to experimental and computational methods with emphasis on new applications and the latest developments.

Conference Topics

The following list covers some of the topics to be presented at CMEM 2021. Papers on other subjects related to the objectives of the conference are also welcome.

• Computational and experimental methods
• Fluid flow studies and experiments
• Structural and stress analysis
• Materials characterization
• Electromagnetic problems
• Structural integrity
• Destructive and non-destructive testing
• Heat transfer and thermal processes
• Advances in computational methods
• Automotive applications
• Aerospace applications
• Other applications in industry
• Ocean engineering and marine structures
• Fluid structure interaction
• Bio-electromagnetics
• Hybrid methods
• Process simulations
• Environmental monitoring, modelling and applications
• Validation of computer modelling
• Data and signal processing
• Virtual testing and verification
• Measurements in engineering
• Electromagnetic compatibility
• Life cycle assessment
• Case Studies

Water and Society 2021 - Call for Papers

6th International Conference on Water and Society

19–21 May 2021

Online

Introduction

The Water and Society Conference is to be reconvened in 2021 following the success of the previous meetings, the first of which was held in Las Vegas in 2011, followed by a meeting in 2013 in the New Forest, UK, home to the Wessex Institute; La Coruna, Spain (2015), Seville, Spain (2017) and Valencia, Spain (2019).

Over the centuries, civilisations have relied on the availability of clean and inexpensive water. This can no longer be taken for granted as the need for water continues to increase due to the pressure from a growing global population demanding higher living standards. Agriculture and industry, major users of water, are at the same time those that contribute to its contamination. Water distribution networks in urban areas, as well as soiled water collection systems, present serious problems in response to a growing population as well as the need to maintain ageing infrastructures.

Many technologically feasible solutions, such as desalination or pumping systems are energy demanding but, as costs rise, the techniques currently developed may need to be re-assessed. The Conference will address the interaction between water and energy systems.

This meeting will encourage trans-disciplinary communication on issues related to the nature of water, and its use and exploitation by society. The conference is motivated by the need to bridge the gap between the broad spectrum of social-political sciences and humanistic disciplines and specialists in physical sciences, biology, environmental sciences and health, among others.

The socio-political implications of a world short of clean, easily available water are enormous. It will lead to realignments in international politics and the emergence of new centres of power in the world.

Policymakers need to be educated and advised on developing policies and regulations that will support the water systems of tomorrow. The role of society and its involvement with water is paramount. To meet the future demands for water, new standards, new training and additional support roles will best be delivered by those knowledgeable of the new technologies and direction of the industry.

The intention of the Water and Society series of conferences is to review these issues, as well as the more technical aspects of water resources management and quality, to help put forward policies and legislation that will lead to improved solutions for all.

The papers selected for presentation and included in the Conference book are permanently stored in the WIT eLibrary where they are freely available to the international scientific community (https://www.witpress.com/elibrary).

Conference Topics

The following list covers some of the topics to be presented at Water and Society 2021. Papers on other subjects related to the objectives of the conference are also welcome.

• Water resources management
• Water as a human right
• Water quality
• Water resources contamination
• Water, sanitation and health
• Water and disaster management
• Policy and legislation
• Future water demands
• Irrigation management
• Water management
• Urban water management
• Management of catchments
• Groundwater management and conservation
• Agribusiness
• Water science
• Seawater desalination
• Conservation strategies
• Water and economy
• Case studies

Sustainable Water Resources Management 2021 - Call for Papers

11th International Conference on Sustainable Water Resources Management: Effective Approaches for River Basins and Urban Catchments

18–20 May 2021

Online

Introduction

The 11th International Conference on Sustainable Water Resources Management will present recent technological and scientific developments, associated with the management of surface and sub-surface water resources and also the river basin management methodologies.

Water is essential for sustaining life on our planet and its uneven distribution is a source of permanent conflict. The growth of human population combined with the irregularity in precipitation and water availability may restrict even further the access to water in certain regions of the world. This problem is made more severe by anthropogenic activities that affect its quality.

River Basin Management includes all aspects of Hydrology, Ecology, Environmental Management, Flood Plains and Wetlands. Riverine systems are coming under increasing pressure due to anthropological and natural causes. Prominent amongst the problems affecting them is water scarcity and quality, which requires the development of improved methods for better river management.

Changes in the landscape, use of the land and climate conditions lead to a continuous re-evaluation of river basin management objectives. This requires the development of better measuring tools as well as the use of increasingly accurate computer software.

Catastrophic events such as floods and associated landslides, erosion and sedimentation can have serious effects not only on life and property but also on the basin ecology. Frequently these problems are aggravated by the unforeseen consequences of man-made changes in the river basin. This has led in recent years to work on river restoration and rehabilitation with various degrees of success.

The conference provides a platform for professionals involved in sustainable water resources management to exchange knowledge and gain an insight into the state of the art in the current technology, techniques and solutions in that field as they have been developed and applied in different countries. Participants include a wide variety of stakeholders from research and academia, to industrial sectors as well as government organisations.

The first conference of this series was held in Halkidiki, Greece in 2001, followed by Las Palmas, Gran Canaria (2003); the Algarve, Portugal (2005); Kos, Greece (2007); Malta (2009), Riverside; California (2011) the New Forest, UK, home of the Wessex Institute (2013); A Coruna, Spain (2015); Prague, Czech Republic (2017) and Alicante, Spain (2019).

Papers presented at the Sustainable Water Resources Management meetings are permanently available to the international community in digital format at www.witpress.com/elibrary.

Conference Topics

The following list covers some of the topics to be presented at Sustainable Water Resources Management 2021. Papers on other subjects related to the objectives of the conference are also welcome.

• Water resources management and planning
• Sustainable management
• Ecological and environmental impact
• Water rights and accessibility
• Trans-boundary water management
• Water markets economics and policies
• Water resources in arid regions
• Climate change effects
• Flood risk management
• Drought risk management
• Rainwater management
• Erosion and sediment transport
• Irrigation
• Groundwater
• Wetlands as water sources
• Estuaries and deltas
• GIS and remote sensing
• Integrated water analysis
• Hydraulic structures
• Hydropower issues and development
• Hydrological modelling
• Hydraulic modelling
• Application of river hydraulic software
• Data acquisition, management & analysis
• Experimental measurements
• Water quality and health
• Agricultural pollutants and organic contaminants
• River basin management
• River restoration and rehabilitation
• Water, food and energy
• Water and the community
• Case studies

BEM/MRM 43 - Post Conference Report

43rd International Conference on Boundary Elements and other Mesh Reduction Methods

7–9 December 2020
Online

Overview

With the main objective to preserve our delegates’ well-being, but also with the belief that the scientific community should not be stopped, WIT decided that BEM/MRM 43 should not take place as scheduled, in Florida, USA, but take place as an online event instead.

The conference was organised by the Wessex Institute (UK) and the University of Mississippi (USA), represented by Prof Alex Cheng, the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (USA), represented by Prof Eduardo Divo and the University of Central Florida (USA), represented by Prof Alain Kassab.

The conference, which started in 1978, is well-established and always attracts a wide international spread of delegates. The conference attracts high-quality papers that report further advances in techniques that reduce or eliminate the type of meshes associated with finite elements or finite differences, for instance.

Opening of the Conference

The conference was opened by Prof A. Cheng who welcomed the delegates to the event.

George Green medal

Following the opening of the conference, Prof A. Cheng conducted the George Green Medal Ceremony and awarded this year’s medal to Prof C.S. Chen, from the University of Southern Mississippi (USA). Subsequently, Professor Chen gave a keynote address on “Novel fictitious point methods using radial basis”.

Invited Presentations

There were a series of invited lectures on advanced topics of research and applications, as follows:

• “An overview of method of fundamental solutions: Convergence and applications”
  Keynote address by A Cheng, University of Mississippi, USA
  
  
• “BEM analysis of gravitational-capillarity waves on free surfaces of compound shells of revolution”
  by E A Strelnikova, Ukrainian Academy of Sciences, Ukraine
  
  
• “Machine-precise evaluation of stress intensity factors with the consistent boundary element methods”
  by N A Dumont, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  
  
• “A new adjoint problem for two-dimensional Helmholtz equation to calculate topological derivatives of the objective functional having tangential derivative quantities”
  by T Matsumoto, Nagoya University, Japan
  
  
• “Multi-physics coupling analysis of rope sealed structures with braided ceramic fibres by element differential method”
  by X W Gao, Dalian University of Technology, China

Conference Publication

Papers presented at this conference are published in the International Journal of Computational Methods and Experimental Methods (Electronic ISSN: 2046-0554). Papers presented at the meeting are available Open Access in the eLibrary of the Wessex Institute https://www.witpress.com/journals/cmem) from where they can be freely downloaded by any interested parties.

Related Conferences

CMEM 2021, 25–27 May 2021

BEM/MRM 44, 15–17 June 2021

AFM/MPF 2021, 6–8 July 2021

Materials Characterisation 2021, 7–9 July 2021