#### **RAC07 - REGISTRATION FORM**

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**■■ FEES**

-   Registration fee -- author/co-author US\$545.00

*(includes conference dinner)*

-   Accompanying Person Program tba

-   Conference dinner (guest) US\$ 60.00

-   Conference Reception (guest) US\$ 50.00

###### ■■ MODES OF PAYMENT

1.  Bank Drafts, in Singapore dollars (equivalent to US Dollars, at the
    prevailing rate) must be drawn on a Singapore Bank. (Personal or
    international cheques are not acceptable)

2.  Telegraphic Transfer to:

CI-PREMIER PTE LTD Account No: 515-024354-001

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Ltd

(Jalan Sultan Branch), 200 Jalan Sultan

#01-05, Textile Centre, Singapore 199018.

The Bank's Swift Address is OCBC-SGSG.

Please send us a copy of remittance advice/bank transfer order.

3.  Credit Cards (VISA and MASTERCARD only) are acceptable. Please give
    details with authorization to charge.

> **(Please note that credit cards are charged in Singapore Dollars)**

**Cancellation Policy:** *(only acceptable if in writing to the
Secretariat)*

One week before date of conference: full refund less 20% overhead /
administration charges; no refund thereafter, however, a set of the
conference documentation will be sent to you, or alternatively you may
send a replacement (please advise name) at no extra cost.

*Send or fax form to* Conference Secretariat:

**CI-PREMIER PTE LTD.**

150 Orchard Road #07-14, Orchard Plaza,\
Singapore 238841

**Tel**: (065) 67332922 **Fax:** (065) 62353530

E-mail: <cipremie@singnet.com.sg>

Web: [http://www.cipremier.com](http://www.cipremier.com/)

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****[The First International Conference on]{.smallcaps}**

**[Recent Advances in Concrete Technology]{.smallcaps}**

**September 19-21, 2007, USA**

**■■ CONFERENCE ORGANIZATION**

***Conference Chairs***

**- Amde M. Amde ‌** University of Maryland, USA

**- Gajanan M. Sabnis ‌** Howard University, USA

***Organizing Committee***

**- Dr. Shri Bhide ‌** Portland Cement Association, USA

**- Mr. Paul Finnerty ‌** Maryland SHA, USA

**- Dr. Robert G. Fuller ‌** National Association of Home Builders\
Research Center, USA

**- Dr. Edward Garboczi ‌** National Institute for Standards &\
Technology, USA

**- Dr. Richard A. Livingston ‌** Federal Highway Administration,\
USA

**- Dr. Colin Lobo ‌** National Ready-Mix Concrete Association, USA

**- Dr. Tarun R. Naik ‌** University of Wisconsin, USA

**- Dr. V. Ramakrishnan ‌** South Dakota School of Mines &

Technology, USA

**- Dr. M. C. Tang ‌** T. Y. Lin International, USA

**- Dr. Shiraz D. Tayabji ‌** CTL Group, USA

**- Dr. Lori Tiefenthaler ‌** South East Cement Association, USA

**- Dr. Suneel Vanikar ‌** Federal Highway Administration, USA

***Conference Advisors***

**- Prof. Em Seng-Lip Lee (*Chairman*) ‌** National University of\
Singapore

**- Mr. C. R. Alimchandani ‌** STUP Consultants Ltd., India

**- Dr. Chen Chan-Ho ‌** Jacobs Engineering, USA

**- Dr. C. C. Chang ‌** Davenport College at Yale, USA

**- Prof Y K Cheung ‌** University of Hong Kong

**- Prof. DaJun Ding ‌** Southeast University, China

**- Dr.** **Abebe Dinku ‌** Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia

**- Prof. Ravindra Dhir ‌** University of Dundee, United Kingdom

**- Prof. Issam Harik ‌** University of Kentucky, USA

**- Prof. Em Shoji Ikeda ‌** National Yokohama University, Japan

**- Dr. Myint Lwin ‌** Federal Highway Administration, USA

**- Prof. Franco Mola ‌** Politecnico di Milano, Italy

**- Prof. Yoshihiko Ohama ‌** Nihon University, Japan

**- A/Prof. Gary K. C. Ong ‌** National University of Singapore

**- Prof. Toshinori Sakai ‌** Mie University, Japan

**- Prof. Ramiro Sofronie ‌** UNESCO, Romania

**- Mr. Chris Stanley ‌** Consultant, Hong Kong

**- Dr. C. T. Tam ‌** National University of Singapore

**- Dr. Olafur H. Wallevik ‌** Icelandic Building Research Institute,\
Iceland

***Conference Secretariat***

**- Director: Mr. John S. Y. Tan ‌** CI-Premier Pte. Ltd., Singapore

**- Member: Mr. Yogesh Chhabra ‌** Novaars International,\
Singapore

**- Member: Dr. Gorantla Vasubabu ‌** Consultant, USA

**- Secretary: Ms. Peggy L. P. Teo ‌** CONLOG, Singapore

**- Secretary: Ms. Josephine S. K. Gan ‌** CI-Premier Pte. Ltd.

![](media/image1.png){width="3.25in" height="7.0in"}**\
THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON**

**RECENT ADVANCES**

**IN CONCRETE**

**TECHNOLOGY**

**Sheraton Crystal City, Arlington, VA**

**WASHINGTON, D.C., USA**

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September 19-21, 2007**

**Announcement and**

**Call for Papers\
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***Organizers***

**• The University of Maryland, USA**

**• Howard University, USA**

**• CI-Premier Conference Organization**

***With the support of***

**• Federal Highway Administration, USA**

**• National Institute for Standards & Technology, USA**

**• Portland Cement Association, USA**

**• National Ready-Mix Concrete Association, USA**

**• National Association of Home Builders Research**

**Center, USA**

**• National Capital Chapter of ACI**

**• South East Cement Association**

Photo: Washington, D.C., USA

by K. Stanley ([www.kestan.com](http://www.kestan.com/))

**[The First International Conference on]{.smallcaps}**

**[Recent Advances in Concrete Technology]{.smallcaps}**

**September 19-21, 2007, USA**

**■■ INTRODUCTION**

The University of Maryland and Howard University in collaboration with
several organizations and the CI-Premier Conference Organization will
host the First International Conference on Recent Advances in Concrete
Technology. This follows the success of the previous 30 conferences on
concrete held since 1976 in Singapore under the sponsorship of\
CI-Premier.

**■■ INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE**

We have great pleasure in extending a cordial invitation to you to
participate in the First International Conference on Recent Advances in
Concrete Technology. This is the first time such Conference is being
held as an off-shoot of CI-Premier conferences held in South-East Asia
and elsewhere since 1976. The main objective is to bring together all
those who share a common interest in this subject area, to promote
international communication of new ideas, developments and innovations.

The Conference Committee is looking forward to a very successful and
convivial event and we hope that you will be able to join us.

We look forward to welcoming you to Washington, DC, USA in September
2007.

**Amde M. Amde,** University of Maryland, USA

**Gajanan M. Sabnis,** Howard University, USA

*(Conference Chairs)*

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**Sponsors, exhibitors, advertisers and commercial presenters, contact
CI-Premier.**\
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Please send all enquiries and registrations to <cipremie@singnet.com.sg>

**■■ Objective and Scope**

The conference will provide a forum to meet and discuss recent advances
in concrete technology. The conference scope includes but is not limited
to:

\- Durability of Concrete

\- Chemical Admixtures

\- Nondestructive Testing of Concrete

\- Material Science of Concrete

\- New Cementitious Systems

\- New Developments in Concrete Systems

\- New Approaches in Concrete Applications

\- Innovative Solutions to Conventional Concrete Systems

\- Special types of concrete made with Portland cement---\
Lightweight, Roller-Compacted Concrete, High density\
concrete, Self Consolidating Concrete, Fiber Concrete,\
High Performance Concrete, Flowable Fill, Pervious\
Concrete, White and Colored concrete, etc.

\- Special types of concrete not using Portland cement---\
Polymer concrete, Asphalt concrete, sodium silicate\
concrete, etc.

\- Codes and specifications

**■■ Schedule\
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Abstracts Due: November 1, 2006

Acceptance of Abstracts: December 1, 2006

Papers Due: February 1, 2007

Review of Papers April 1, 2007

Revised Papers Due: June 1, 2007

Acceptance of Papers: July 25, 2007

Conference Dates: Sept. 19-21, 2007

Both research and practical approaches will be considered and project
implementation and case presentation will be a theme in the conference.

The abstract may be sent by e-mail to the Conference Director at:

**CI-PREMIER PTE. LTD.**

E-mail: <cipremie@singnet.com.sg>

A separate paper format guideline for this conference will be issued
later. The publishing agreement can be retrieved from the website:
http://www.cipremier.com. At the top right hand corner, refer to the
hyperlink:\
\"Publishing Agreement_RACT07\"

The full text (one original and an electronic copy in MS Word or PDF
format) must reach the Secretariat on or before the deadline. This
deadline for submission of the text must be strictly adhered to, to meet
the printer\'s schedule.

I would like to submit a paper for the above International Conference
and enclose the abstract (on a single page) for your kind review,
classification and acceptance.

Name:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

*(name of corresponding author)*

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***Abstract to be submitted to:***

The Conference Director (RAC07)

**CI-PREMIER PTE LTD**

150 Orchard Road #07-14, Orchard Plaza,

Singapore 238841

Tel: (065) 67332922 Fax: (065) 62353530

Email: cipremie@singnet.com.sg