The Second Announcement and Call for Papers

◆ SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

◆ SECRETARY-GENERAL
Dr. SUI, Tongbo, Associate Professor, China Building Materials Academy
◆ VICE SECRETARY-GENERAL
Dr. XU, Qianwei, Associate Professor, Tongji University
◆ OBJECTIVES
To review the progress in the fields of cement and concrete since the 4th Beijing international Symposium held in 1998 and to exchange the achievements of related scientific research throughout the world, and thus to promote the sustainable development of cement and concrete industries in 21st century.
◆ TOPICS
-Technology and equipment for cement making, including new technology and new equipment of various kinds, energy conservation and environmental protection in cement manufacturing, and process automation of production.
-Blended cements and special cements, including function and use of new kinds of cement, industrial wastes used in cement industry, and new cementitious materials.
-Cement concrete and products, including new techniques for making concrete products, special concrete of all kinds, concrete admixtures, products of lime and gypsum, and industrial wastes used in concrete. -Basic research and experimental techniques, including theoretical study on cement and concrete, and new experimental techniques by using modern instruments to open up new fields of material science.
-Circulation and trade of building material, including technique and economy of storage and transportation, exportation and importation of cement.
◆ SEMINARS
The Organizing Committee schedules several seminars in the afternoon, Oct. 31, 2002. Companies and organizations are welcome to sponsor seminars with the topics chosen by themselves. The main theme may include environmental friendly cement based materials, eco-cement, advanced equipment and technology and utilization of wastes for producing cement based materials, etc. Meeting room and the other necessary facilities will be provided by the symposium. The charge for sponsoring a seminar is USD3,000.
◆ LANGUAGES
-The official languages of the symposium are Chinese and English
- Simultaneous interpretation will be available
- All papers to be presented during the sessions should be typed in English
◆ SCHEDULE

◆ REGISTRATION
To register for the conference, please complete and return this registration form before March 1, 2002, together with an abstract of your paper within 500 words, if you would like to give a presentation during the conference. The full paper and a text for 15-minute oral presentation should be given before April 1, 2002.
◆ COORDINATING EXHIBITION
The posting boards, standard stands, and other necessary facilities will be provided for participants to exhibit samples, pictures, and photos of your products and equipment. Expense will depend on the exhibition area used. Estimated cost for 1 m2 is USD100.
◆ ACCOMMODATION
Registration should be made by filling this registration form and a deposit of USD100 for hotel has to be paid, together with the registration fee, by T/T to Chinese Ceramic Society, Head Office, Bank of China, Beijing, A/C No. 00164908094001, indicating 5th ISCC. No reservation will be confirmed in the absence of the payment.
◆ The Room Rate (USD per night)

Note: Breakfast included

◆ REGISTRATION FEE

◆ POST SYMPOSIUM TOURS
There are two post-symposium tours at your choice (the price is in USD per person):

Note:
1.The price listed above is for tourist group of more than 6 members and will cover all the expenses for hotel room, food, transportation, and tour guide.
2. The expense for hotel room in the above-mentioned price is for two persons sharing one room. USD140 per person is additionally needed for any member asking for single room.
◆ FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information about the symposium, please contact:
Dr. SUI Tongbo - Associate Professor China Building Materials Academy Guanzhuang, Chaoyang District Beijing 100024, P.R.
China Tel: + 86 10 65761325
Fax: + 86 10 65761714
E-mail: snxcs@public3.bta.net.cn