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38th ROME World Conference on Architectural Design & Civil Engineering (WADCE-26) June 17-19, 2026 Rome (Italy)

WADCE-26

URL: https://urcae.urst.org/conference/177
Event Date: 2026-06-17 ~ 2026-06-19
Submission Date: 2026-06-01
Organizer: URCAE
Location: Rome, Italy

Architecture Civil Engineering

Call for Papers: WADCE-26

Full Articles/ Reviews/ Shorts Papers/ Abstracts are welcomed in the following research fields:

1. Architectural Design

Architectural design is the art and science of ensuring that structures are functional, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing.

Design Fundamentals
- Spatial Planning and Organization
- Form, Space, and Order
- Human Factors and Ergonomics
- Circulation and Flow Analysis

Building Types
- Residential Architecture (Single-family, Multi-family)
- Commercial and Retail Design
- Industrial and Institutional (Hospitals, Schools)
- Urban Design and Master Planning

Sustainability and Environment
- Passive Solar Design
- Biophilic Design
- Green Building Materials and Certification (LEED, BREEAM)
- Adaptive Reuse and Historic Preservation

Documentation and Visualization
- Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- Conceptual Sketching and 3D Modeling
- Construction Documentation (Blueprints)
- Architectural Rendering and Virtual Reality

2. Structural Engineering

This sub-field of Civil Engineering ensures that buildings can withstand the loads and forces they encounter.

Mechanics and Materials
- Statics and Dynamics
- Strength of Materials (Stress and Strain)
- Properties of Concrete, Steel, and Timber

Structural Analysis
- Load Calculations (Dead, Live, Wind, and Snow loads)
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
- Seismic (Earthquake) Engineering
- Foundation Design and Soil-Structure Interaction

Construction Systems
- Reinforced Concrete Structures
- Steel Frame Construction
- High-Rise and Skyscraper Engineering
- Bridge Engineering (Suspension, Arch, Truss)

3. Geotechnical Engineering

Focuses on the behavior of earth materials and how they support structures.

Soil Mechanics
- Soil Classification and Composition
- Permeability and Seepage
- Consolidation and Settlement

Foundations and Retaining Structures
- Shallow vs. Deep Foundations (Piles, Caissons)
- Slope Stability
- Retaining Wall Design
- Tunnelling and Underground Structures

4. Transportation and Infrastructure

The planning and construction of the systems that move people and goods.

Highway and Pavement Engineering
- Geometric Design of Roads
- Traffic Flow Theory
- Pavement Materials (Asphalt vs. Concrete)

Urban Infrastructure
- Public Transit Systems (Rail, Metro)
- Airport and Harbor Engineering
- Smart City Infrastructure

5. Water Resources and Environmental Engineering

Managing the most vital natural resources within the built environment.

Hydraulics and Hydrology
- Fluid Mechanics
- Stormwater Management and Drainage
- Flood Control Systems

Environmental Systems
- Water Treatment and Distribution
- Wastewater Collection and Treatment
- Solid Waste Management

6. Construction Management

The "how" of bringing a project from paper to reality.

Project Lifecycle
- Cost Estimation and Quantity Surveying
- Scheduling (CPM, PERT)
- Contract Administration and Bidding

Site Operations
- Safety Management (OSHA standards)
- Equipment Productivity
- Quality Control and Quality Assurance (QC/QA)

7. Building Services (MEP)

Ensuring the internal environment of a building is habitable.

Mechanical Systems: HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning)

Electrical Systems: Power distribution, Lighting design, and Fire Alarms

Plumbing Systems: Water supply and Sanitary piping

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