39th PARIS International Conference on Research in Civil & Architectural Engineering (RCAE-26) July 20-22, 2026 Paris (France)

RCAE-26


Architecture Civil Engineering



Call for Papers: RCAE-26



 



All Abstracts, Reviews, short articles, Full articles, Posters are welcomed related with any of the following research fields:



1. Core Structural Engineering



This is the most significant overlap between the two disciplines, focusing on the "bones" of a project.





  • Statics and Dynamics: Analysis of loads (stationary and moving) on structures.




  • Mechanics of Materials: Stress, strain, and elasticity of wood, steel, and concrete.




  • Structural Analysis: Determining the effects of loads on physical structures and their components.




  • Reinforced Concrete & Steel Design: Designing frameworks for skyscrapers, bridges, and housing.




  • Seismic Engineering: Designing structures to withstand earthquake forces.





2. Geotechnical Engineering



Primarily a Civil Engineering branch, but essential for Architectural Engineers to understand foundation stability.





  • Soil Mechanics: Behavior of different soil types under pressure.




  • Foundation Engineering: Design of shallow and deep foundations (piles, rafts, footings).




  • Retaining Structures: Designing walls to hold back earth or water.




  • Slope Stability: Landslide prevention and embankment design.





3. Building Systems (Architectural Engineering Focus)



These are the "organs" of a building. While Civil engineers handle the site, Architectural engineers handle the internal environment.





  • HVAC Systems: Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning design for thermal comfort.




  • Electrical & Lighting Systems: Power distribution and specialized architectural lighting design.




  • Acoustics: Sound insulation and vibration control within spaces.




  • Plumbing & Fire Protection: Internal water distribution and life-safety sprinkler systems.





4. Construction Engineering & Management



The "how" of bringing a design to life. This is a highly interrelated field.





  • Project Scheduling: Using tools like CPM (Critical Path Method).




  • Cost Estimation: Quantity surveying and budgeting.




  • Construction Safety: Occupational health and safety on site.




  • Building Information Modeling (BIM): 3D digital representation of physical and functional characteristics.





5. Transportation & Infrastructure (Civil Engineering Focus)



These topics usually exist independently of building-specific architectural engineering.





  • Highway Engineering: Pavement design and geometric layout of roads.




  • Traffic Engineering: Flow analysis, signaling, and urban mobility.




  • Railway & Airport Engineering: Design of specialized transit hubs and tracks.





6. Environmental & Water Resources



Focused on the impact of the built environment on nature and vice versa.





  • Hydrology: Management of surface water and groundwater.




  • Wastewater Treatment: Design of systems to process and clean urban waste.




  • Sustainable Design (LEED): Energy efficiency and green building materials (Highly interrelated).




  • Hydraulics: Fluid mechanics in pipes and open channels.





7. Materials Science



The study of the physical and chemical properties of what we build with.





  • Advanced Composites: Carbon fiber and polymers.




  • Cementitious Materials: High-performance concrete and additives.




  • Sustainable Materials: Recycled aggregates and low-carbon timber (Cross-laminated timber).