federation internationale du beton (fib)
International federation for structural concrete
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Press contact:  Laura Thommen-Vidale, Editor
Email:  laura.thommen-vidale@epfl.ch
Tel.:  +41 21 693 2747
Fax:  +41 21 693 6245
Press area: www.fib-international.org/press

Lausanne, 30 January 2007
ref. PR07001

Structural concrete and the pearl of the Adriatic:
fib symposium, Dubrovnik, May 2007

The 2007 fib symposium, which will take place in Dubrovnik, Croatia, from 20 to 23 May 2007, promises to offer an ideal combination of old and new: the latest structural concrete technologies and innovations presented in a historically- and culturally-rich context on the shores of the Adriatic sea.
The symposium will focus on the role of concrete structures as stimulators of development that enhance quality of life. Topics will include the design and construction of structures connecting mainland and islands, concrete structures in energy production, new materials, analysis techniques, durability, inspection and maintenance. Papers on these topics will be presented during technical sessions that will be held in parallel over the course of three days. In addition, the fib diploma for younger engineers will be awarded, and the awardees will present summaries their work to the public.
Registration is now open for the symposium, with a reduced fee for those who register by 15 March 2007.
The symposium venue will be the Hotel Croatia, situated in Cavtat, just south of Dubrovnik. This five-star hotel offers spacious, comfortable conference halls and meeting rooms and the possibility of lodging directly at the symposium venue. A commercial exhibition will be held in parallel with the symposium at the same venue, offering an ideal opportunity for companies to display their products and services.
The main technical tour will take visitors to see the rehabilitation and extension of the Dubrovnik's passenger port, and the cable-stayed bridge over the Ombla River - one of the largest single-pylon cable-stayed bridges in Europe.
Tours and excursions will be organised for accompanying persons during the symposium, and will include a walking tour of Dubrovnik and an island cruise.
Further information can be obtained from the symposium website, www.igh.hr/fib-dubrovnik-2007.
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