Post-doctoral position proposal by CEA Saclay, France
The CEA of Saclay in France is proposing a post-doctoral position entitled:
Numerical estimation of the mechanical properties of the rebar/concrete interfaces subjected to corrosion.
This position is reserved to non-French applicants who didn’t complete a thesis in France.
Contact:
Benoît Bary, CEA, Laboratory of Study of Concrete and Clay Behaviour Studies (LECBA)
Expected salary: 2 300 Euros per month.
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Season's Greetings!
Pascale Callec and the RILEM General Secretariat team give you their best wishes for the new year.
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Special discount for RILEM Members on a book edited by Prof. Ole M. Jensen
The book: The Science of Construction Materials edited by Ole Mejlhede Jensen, has just been published by Springer.
All RILEM Members benefit of a 20% discount until the end of the year 2009.
Please ask for your personal token and guidelines before ordering on springer.com
e-mail address of the General Secretariat: sg@rilem.org
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Call for applications for the RILEM Robert L'Hermite Medal 2010
Each year RILEM is evaluating proposed candidates for the prestigious Robert L’Hermite Medal. The medal is awarded to a young person, under the age of 40 years, who performed high level scientific research in the field of ‘Building Materials and Structures’, and published at least one original paper in an international scientific journal, preferably (but not exclusively) the RILEM journal ‘Materials and Structures’, during the last two years, in general as main contributor to the paper.
If you are aware of any young researcher that would be eligible for the Medal, please encourage the potential candidate to apply. Applications should be submitted in electronic form to the RILEM Secretariat General at sg@rilem.org,no later than December 31 2009.
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MSC Data-Warehouse: a new tool for data storage and elaborations on masonry strengthening with composite materials. Now open freely for contribution!
https://contribution.rilem.isqweb.it/
The 223-MSC Rilem Technical Committee started its work on 2007, aimed firstly at sharing and systematizing the current knowledge on the structural behaviour of masonry structures and components strengthened with composite materials, in order to highlight needs and lacks in the field, to direct further research developments.
As first result of this phase, a data-warehouse (DWH) has been recently produced. It is able to store data related to single structural components (walls/panels, arches/vaults/domes, columns/pillars) or whole constructions, as well as to focus on specific problems, as bond, durability and NDT applications, or to include the main description of interventions on cases study. Experimental works are mainly considered, but sections concerning analytical or numerical evaluations are also provided. Data on materials, researches and results are easily exportable in common formats (Excel, Acrobat) and processed for direct comparisons, by means of charts and diagrams, in order to permit a quick evaluation of the current state of knowledge, and to evidence possible topics to integrate with researches in the field.
This tool has been tested by TC members (now about 40 people) and it is now open freely to contribution from experts through the web site:
https://contribution.rilem.isqweb.it/
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Technical Day Programme in Haifa, 10 September, 2009
Dear participant at the Technical day of the 63rd RILEM week in Haifa,
It is a pleasure to welcome you to an interesting "technical day" of the RILEM week. You will be updated about the frontiers of research within various materials - concrete, asphalt and wood - and you will have the possibility to interact with engaged and well-informed researchers from far away. This forum is RILEM in a nutshell. Please enjoy.
Ole Mejlhede Jensen, chairman of the RILEM Technical Activities Committee
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Proceedings and Reports Online, for free
The latest publications - Technical Committees reports and proceedings - can now be downloaded for free on our web site.
The full texts are available for any public.
You will only need to enter your username and password if you are RILEM Member or to create a new account if you are not already registered in our scientific association.
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2009 Robert L'Hermite Medallist: Dr Pietro LURA
Dr. Pietro Lura was awarded the 2009 Robert L’Hermite Medal in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the study of the early-age behavior and volume instability of cement-based materials.
A RILEM senior member, Dr. Lura is currently head of the concrete/construction chemistry laboratory at EMPA, the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research at Dübendorf, Switzerland.
An active member of the association, Dr. Lura is a member of RILEM TC 225-SAP - Application of super absorbent polymers to concrete construction, RILEM TC 214-CCD - Concrete cracking and its relation to durability: Integrating material properties to structural performance and RILEM TC MPS - Mechanical properties of self compacting concrete.
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Editorial from Peter Richner, Vice-president of RILEM
In March 2006 RILEM organized an internal workshop in Madrid under the title 'Making RILEM more attractive'. Among the topics discussed was the publication of proceedings and books. It was concluded that the content and the quality of proceedings from RILEM conferences and the state of the art reports produced by the technical committees of RILEM are of high quality. At the same time it was felt that the visibility of the material should be enhanced by making the content freely available on the RILEM website. This has been implemented in the following months.
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New Director of Development: Geert De Schutter
Since 1st February 2009, RILEM has created a part-time position of Director of Development. This position is taken up by Prof Geert De Schutter, professor at Ghent University, Belgium. As Director of Development, Prof. Geert De Schutter will be responsible for the development of the Association’s long-term strategy, and for the further development of RILEM worldwide. He will work in close cooperation with RILEM Management Activities Committee (MAC) and RILEM Bureau and Presidency. The position is defined for a period of three years.
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NEW RILEM Secretary General : Mrs Pascale CALLEC
Since 1st January 2009, Pascale CALLEC has taken up the position of Secretary General of RILEM. Pascale CALLEC is already active within RILEM since 1994, and has been coordinating the activities of the RILEM Secretariat as Acting Secretary General since the retirement of Michel Brusin. Now she officially takes over as Secretary General, and will be in charge of the management of the RILEM Secretariat in Bagneux, France.
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Position - Department of Civil Engineering, Université de Sherbrooke, Canada
The Faculty of Engineering at the Université de Sherbrooke is seeking outstanding applicants for a tenured position in the field of Concrete Science and Technology. The selected candidate will work within the Research Group on Cement and Concrete at the Department of Civil Enginneering.
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RILEM - MULTI SCALE MODELLING - course for Concrete (MMC)
From 20-24 of October, 2008, Delft University of Technology are organising the:
RILEM - MULTI SCALE MODELLING - COURSE for Concrete (MMC)
Some places are still available. If you or one of your colleagues or students are interested, please contact us.
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Dr. Jason WEISS, 2008 Robert L'Hermite Medallist
Dr. Jason WEISS was awarded the 2008 Robert L’Hermite Medal in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the investigation of the volume stability of hydrating cement-based materials and its implication on cracking. Jason Weiss is a RILEM Senior Member. He is professor at the School of Civil Engineering, Purdue University (Indiana, USA). Dr. Weiss is Associate Editor of Materials and Structures, member of the Technical Activity Committee of RILEM, Chairman of RILEM TC 214-CCD: Concrete cracking and its relation to durability: Integrating material properties with structural performance and Secretary of Educational Activities Committee.
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Summary of the 2008 RILEM Spring Meeting
The traditional spring meeting of the RILEM standing committees took place on March 26 and 27 2008 in the RILEM office in Bagneux. On the first day, the technical activities committee (TAC) and the Management Advisory Committee (MAC) held their individual meetings which were followed by a joint meeting which took place with the presence of the President, the Vice-President, Treasurer and the Acting Secretary General. On the second day the Bureau meeting was held. Discussions focused on the ongoing activities of RILEM, in particular looking into future developments and addressing recommendations made by the TAC, MAC and the Editor-in-Chief of Materials & Structures. Altogether 20 people were present in these meetings.
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Learning from Failure: Long-term Behavior of Heavy Masonry Structures - edited by L. Binda, Politecnico di Milano
This book edited by L. Binda has the scope of helping architects and engineers to deal with the continuous damage of heavy structures and, to understand the signs of the phenomenon while proposing some modelling, but also to give guidelines for the on site investigation, monitoring and repairing of the damaged structures.
ISBN: 978-1-84564-057-6 October 2007 256pp
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Just published: A new book on SCC, authored by Geert De Schutter, Peter J. M. Bartos, Peter Domone and John Gibbs
A new book on SCC is published by Whittles Publishing, authored by G. De Schutter et al.
The book is scientifically sponsored by RILEM TC EAC, the Educational Committee of RILEM.
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Offre d'emploi en Suisse
La société CORNAZ & FILS SA recherche un ingénieur béton, développeur de produits, créatif pour son site de production situé à Allaman, Suisse,
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Dr. Nicolas ROUSSEL, 2007 Robert L'Hermite Medallist
The author selected by the jury for the 2007 Robert L'Hermite Medal is Dr Nicolas ROUSSEL in recognition of his extensive scientific work within rheology of concrete. In particular his physical analysis of concrete rheology and his ability to combine experimental and theoretical work is of high quality.
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J. Roger Glunt Graduate Fellowship at Penn State University
The purpose of this fellowship is to provide financial assistance to a graduate student who is interested in a career in the residential construction industry, the technology of residential construction or housing in general.
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"The New Concrete" handbook, by Mario Collepardi
This new book was just published. More details available on www.encosrl.it
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WORKSHOP ON CONCRETE MIX DESIGN
Ponzano Veneto, Italy, 28-31 May 2007. Information from Prof. Mario Collepardi
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Critères de choix des matériaux de construction durables
Cet article paru dans CSTC-Contact N° 13 - Mars 2007 développe quelques aspects susceptibles d'aider les professionnels de la construction à opérer un choix judicieux.
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Otto Graf Journal Vol. 17 2006 just published
This edition is featuring advances in research at the Otto-Graf-Institute in 2006 (ISSN 0938-409X).
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New Book Announcement: Environmental Deterioration of Materials
This book deals with the fundamental principles underlying environmental degradation of widely-used and economically important construction materials such as metals, stone, brick, concrete, timber, cast iron, steel, copper alloys and aluminium
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Oxand recruits experts and engineers
Oxand is recruiting 30 consultant engineers in 2007 in France, Switzerland, Spain, Canada and UK.
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Position of Assistant/Associate Professor, Natural Fiber Materials Engineer, at The Pennsylvania State University
This offer was notified to RILEM Secretariat General by Prof. Bohumil Kasal, RILEM Senior Member.
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Dissemination of Knowledge and Publishing Activities
This message from RILEM President Arnon Bentur gives an important highlight to our new strategy and actions for enhancing the visibility and dissemination of scientific knowledge.
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Professor Dr. rer.nat Dr.-Ing. Folker H. Wittmann, Honorary Member of RILEM
Professor Dr. rer.nat Dr.-Ing. Folker H. Wittmann was appointed Honorary Member by the General Council, during its annual meeting in Quebec City, Canada, on 15 September 2006.
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Prof. Luigia Binda, Honorary Member of RILEM
Luigia Binda was appointed Honorary Member by the General Council, during its annual meeting in Quebec City, Canada, on 15 September 2006.
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Print Edition of the Directory of RILEM Members
A print edition of our Directory of Members has been issued in December 2006. An online edition is also available in the private area restricted to RILEM members.
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fib seeks new SG
Due to the retirement of the present Secretary General in 2008, fib is seeking a highly motivated person with a strong interest in the association.
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Recruitment Offer from Empa, Switzerland
Empa is currently seeking the Leader of the laboratory for Concrete and Construction Chemistry.
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GC'2007 : Le développement durable, une exigence d'innovation pour le génie civil
Ces journées techniques sont organisées par L'AFGC les 21 et 22 mars 2007 à Paris.
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Volume 39, Number 10 / December, 2006
Materials and Structures - ISSN 1359-5997 (Print) 1871-6873 (Online) - Pages 937-1059 Online Date Friday, November 17, 2006
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Materials and Structures: Volume 39, Number 9 / November, 2006 online
The table of contents is available at http://www.springerlink.com/content/1871-6873/
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Advances in Construction Materials 2007 - Symposium in honour of Hans W. Reinhardt
This symposium wil be held in Stuttgart, Germany, on 23 and 24 July 2007.
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HPFRCC 5: High Performance Fiber Reinforced Cement Composites
This 5th RILEM International Workshop will be held in Mainz, Germany, July 10-13, 2007.
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Carlo De Pauw, Honorary President of RILEM in 2007
On 15 September 2006 in Quebec City, Canada, the General Director of BBRI has been elected Honorary President of RILEM for 2007.
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Materials and Structures, Journal of the Month on SpringerLink
Springer, our publisher for RILEM scientific journal Materials and Structures, selected to have it as journal of the month.
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Zdenek P. Bazant Foreign Member of the Italian National Academy in Rome
Zdenek P. Bazant has been elected as Foreign Member of the Italian National Academy in Rome, Italy.
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Projet National B@P : Bétons autoplaçants, 21-22 novembre 2006
Les résultats du projet national B@P seront présentés à Paris les 21-22 novembre 2006.
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GranDuBé : Mesures des Grandeurs associées à la Durabilité des Bétons
Les journées de clôture des travaux du projet GranDuBé ont eu lieu les 11 et 12 octobre 2006.
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News from ECCS, a Liaison Committee Member
New Acting Secretary General: Véronique Dehan, after termination of Georges Gendebien's contract. Our best wishes to Georges and welcome to Véronique, waiting to meet her in Madrid for the annual meeting of the Liaison Committee.
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Peter Richner elected as RILEM Vice President on 15 September 2006
Dr. Peter Richner was elected Vice President on 15 September 2006 during the General Council meeting of the association, for a 3-year mandate.
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RILEM workshop on Integral service life modelling of concrete structures: Call for abstracts by 15 December 2006
An international RILEM workshop on Integral service life modelling of concrete structures will be held on November, 5-6, 2007 in Guimarães, Portugal.
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Poste d'assistant doctorant à l'EPFL Lausanne (Suisse)
Poste d'assistant(e) doctorant(e) pour contribuer à un programme de recherche dans le domaine de l'application des Bétons Fibrés Ultra Performants, pour la réhabilitation des ouvrages d'art en béton armé.
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Prof. Hans Reinhardt, RILEM Honorary Member
On 15 September 2006, the General Council of RILEM, during its annual meeting in Quebec city, Canada, confirmed the appointment of Prof. Hans-W. Reinhardt as Honorary Member.
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Prof. Arnon Bentur, new RILEM President
On 15 September 2006, the General Council of RILEM, during its annual meeting in Quebec city, Canada, elected Arnon Bentur as the President of RILEM, for a three-year mandate.
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New Creative Chair in Structures and Fire - The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh seeks an outstanding person with an international track record of excellent achievement in their own area of expertise.
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Two Professorial Chairs and one Lectureship @ The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh seeks 3 individuals for the following positions: Professorial "Chair in Structures & Fire" - Professorial "Chair of Structural Mechanics" - Lectureship in Geotechnics/Granular Mechanics. Closing date May 12th, 2006.
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RILEM Journal M&S: online submission with Editorial Manager
On 29 December 2005, a new URL address was implemented for on-line submission to the RILEM journal Materials & Structures.
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Research Scholarship in Cement and Concrete Materials
The University of Cape Town and the University of Witwatersrand are seeking a suitable candidate for a Research Scholarship for a period of three years.
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Arnon Bentur elected as the Dean of the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Technion
Prof. Arnon Bentur was elected as the Dean of the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Technion, Haifa, Israel.
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Honorary doctorate from TU Wien received by Prof Zdenek Bazant
Prof. Zdenek Bazant received an honorary doctorate from the Vienna University of Technology.
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Dr. Maria Rosa Valluzzi, Robert L'Hermite's 2005 Medallist
During the RILEM Bureau meeting on Friday 18 March 2005, the Members of the Jury of the Robert L’Hermite Medal were pleased to recommend that Dr. Maria Rosa Valluzzi be awarded the medal for 2005.
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Research assistantship in residential building construction
A research assistantship is available for highly motivated M.S. or Ph.D. student interested in residential building construction.
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SCC'2007: 5th International RILEM Symposium on Self-compacting Concrete
The 5th International RILEM Symposium on Self-Compacting Concrete will be held in Ghent, Belgium, from 3 to 5 September 2007, in conjunction with the 61st International RILEM Annual Week.
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Offres d'emploi au sein de la société OXAND
OXAND recherche pour des emplois CDI 1 ingénieur sénior (plus de 10 ans),4 ingénieurs confirmés (plus de 5 ans) puis 6 ingénieurs (moins de 5 ans)
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2nd International RILEM Symposium on 'Advances in Concrete through Science and Engineering'
Held in Quebec City (Canada) on September 11-13,2006, this conference is designed to provide a forum to highlight and discuss the most recent developments and innovations in the science and engineering of concrete.
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NICOM2: It is time to register for the Bilbao Symposium
The 2nd International Symposium on Nanotechnology in Construction, Bilbao, Spain, is held on November 13-16, 2005. It is time to confirm your participation for this unique opportunity of discovering most recent advances in this field.
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Active RILEM Technical Committees
After our 59th RILEM week in Moscou (5-9 September 2005), here is the updated list of current RILEM Technical Committees.
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Aggregates in Concrete
This book authored by Mark Alexander and Sidney Mindess focuses on the nature and performance of aggregates in concrete. Its emphasis is on the interaction between the matrix or binder phase and the aggregate phase,
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Report 31: Advanced testing of cement based materials during setting and hardening: Final report from RILEM TC 185-ATC
This final report, received in Bagneux on 12 September 2005 was published on-line on 22 September 2005.
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RILEM Magazine n°1, April 2005
An invitation for contributions was sent to all RILEM members...
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Press Release, 25 March 2005 - Materials and Structures Online
On 15 February 2005, RILEM publishing company launched a new web site for direct access to each paper published in our scientific journal Materials and Structures.
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M&S Online: Direct access to each published paper
On 15 February 2005, RILEM publishing company launched a new web site for direct access to each paper published in our scientific journal Materials and Structures.
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Letter from Arnon Bentur President of RILEM
Dear RILEM member
This message is to inform you that Michel Brusin, our Secretary General, has stepped down from his position, starting February 1st, 2008.
Michel has been the Secretary General of RILEM since 1993, and during this period he has overseen numerous changes in our organization, all of which lead to an Association which is much stronger in terms of its organization as well as its technical activities. It is the commitment of Michel and the team in Bagneux which made all of this happen.
We owe Michel our thanks and respect for leading RILEM over all these years and we wish him success in the future.
We appreciate that for the time being, Pascale Callec accepted to take on the responsibility for the operation in Paris. We will inform you in the near future on the needed steps to appoint a new Secretary General.
Sincerely
Arnon Bentur
RILEM President
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