Topics/Call for Papers
Topics of Interest for Submission include, but are Not Limited to:
Overarching Themes:
- Sustainability and Resilience:
- Sustainable Construction Practices and Materials
- Net-Zero Energy Buildings (NZEBs) and Carbon Neutrality
- Green Building Certifications (LEED, BREEAM, etc.)
- Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Design
- Adaptive Reuse and Renovation of Existing Structures
- Waste Management and Circular Economy in Construction
- Water Conservation and Management in Buildings and Infrastructure
- Ecological and Regenerative Architecture
- Digital Transformation and Innovation:
- Building Information Modeling (BIM) - Advancements and Applications
- Digital Twins for Infrastructure and Buildings
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning in Design and Construction
- Robotics and Automation in Construction
- 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing in Construction
- Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) for Visualization and Collaboration
- Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Buildings/Infrastructure
- Geospatial Technologies (GIS, Remote Sensing) for Planning and Monitoring
- Big Data Analytics in Civil and Architectural Engineering
- Smart Cities and Urban Development:
- Smart Infrastructure and Urban Systems
- Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS)
- Intelligent Transportation Systems
- Urban Planning and Design for Resilience and Sustainability
- The Role of Green Spaces in Urban Environments
- Smart City Governance and Data Management
- Urban Mobility and Public Transportation Innovations
- Advanced Materials and Techniques:
- High-Performance Concrete and Sustainable Concrete Technologies
- Self-Healing Materials in Construction
- Advanced Composites and Lightweight Materials
- Modular and Prefabricated Construction
- Innovative Foundation and Ground Improvement Techniques
- Seismic Retrofitting and Earthquake-Resistant Design
- Advanced Structural Health Monitoring Systems
- Architectural Design and Engineering:
- Biophilic Design and Integration of Nature in Buildings
- Energy-Efficient Building Design and Envelope Performance
- Human-Centered Design and Well-being in the Built Environment
- Acoustics and Lighting Design for Occupant Comfort
- Facade Design and Engineering Innovations
- Tall Building Design and Construction Challenges
- Preservation and Restoration of Historical Buildings
- Computational Design and Parametric Architecture
Specific Civil Engineering Areas:
- Structural Engineering:
- Bridge Engineering - Design, Maintenance, and Rehabilitation
- Tunneling and Underground Structures
- Structural Analysis and Design under Extreme Loads
- Finite Element Analysis and Numerical Modeling
- Geotechnical Engineering:
- Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering
- Slope Stability and Landslide Mitigation
- Geoenvironmental Engineering
- Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering
- Transportation Engineering:
- Pavement Design and Management
- Traffic Engineering and Safety
- Public Transportation Planning and Operations
- Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure
- Water Resources and Environmental Engineering:
- Hydraulic Modeling and Simulation
- Water Treatment and Distribution Systems
- Wastewater Treatment and Management
- Flood Risk Assessment and Mitigation
- Environmental Impact Assessment
Emerging and Interdisciplinary Topics:
- Forensic Engineering and Failure Analysis
- Construction Management and Project Delivery Innovations
- Engineering Ethics and Professional Practice
- Disaster Preparedness and Response in the Built Environment
- The Intersection of Civil/Architectural Engineering with Public Health
- Social and Economic Aspects of Infrastructure Development