IZIIS

50 SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT

SE-50EEE 1963-2013 International Conference on Earthquake Engineering

50 Years Skopje Earthquake 50 Years European Earthquake Engineering Under the Auspices of IZIIS and EAEE, Hosted by Macedonian Association of Earthquake Engineering MAEE http://www.se-50eee.org

May 2013, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia

INVITATION On behalf of the Organizing Committee, MAEE, I have the pleasure of announcing the SE-50EEE marking 50 years from the Skopje catastrophic earthquake in July 1963. SE-50EEE will be hosted in Skopje from 29.05-31.05.2013.

The common aim of SE-50EEE is to share our experiences and exchange our knowledge of the latest research results and design innovations in the field of earthquake engineering. As such the conference should be of interest to earthquake scientists, engineers, students and all those involved in managing earthquakes.

We hope that you will be able to be part of this event and that we will have the opportunity and pleasure of warmly welcoming your presence.

Prof. Dr. Mihail Garevski President of MAEE Chairman of SE-50EEE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------COMMITTEES Mihail Garevski-Chairmen

LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

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Zivko Bozinovski

Violeta Mircevska

Dragi Dojcinovski

Golubka Necevska-Cvetanovska

Viktor Hristovski

Roberta Petrusevska

Lidija Krstevska

Danilo Ristic

Ljupco Lazarov

Zoran Rakicevic

Zoran Milutinovic

Veronika Sendova

Vlado Micov

Vlatko Sesov

Gavril Mirakovski

Ljubomir Taskov

HONORARY COMMITTEE Nicholas Ambraseys (UK)

Trifun Paskalov (Macedonia)

Mohamed Belazougui (Algeria)

Bozidar Pavicevic (Montenegro)

Rafael Blazquez (Spain)

Dimitar Petrovski (Macedonia)

Jackob Eisemberg (Russian Federation)

Haresh Shah (USA)

Predrag Gavrilovic (Macedonia)

Roy Severn (UK)

Masanor Izumi (Japan)

Miroslav Stojkovic (Macedonia)

Dimitar Jurukovski (Macedonia)

Kosta Talaganov (Macedonia)

James Kelly (USA)

Theo P. Tassios (Greece)

Gheorghe Marmureanu (Romania)

R.D.Borcherdt (USA)

Vladimir Mihailov (Macedonia) SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE Ahmed Mehmedi Ansari (Bangladesh)

Mikayel Melkumyan (Armenia)

Atilla Ansal (Turkey)

Kazuhiko Kawashima (Japan)

Marat Ashimbayev (Kazahstan)

Vladimir Ladinski (UK)

Viatcheslay Belyaev (Russian federation)

Farzad Naeim (USA)

Christoph Butenweg (Germany)

Ahmad Naderzadeh (Iran)

Mehmed Celebi (Turkey)

Carlos Sousa Oliveira (Portugal)

Omar Dario Cordona (Colombia)

Tso Chien Pan (Singapore)

Peter Fajfar (Slovenia)

Alain Pecker (France)

Dora Foti (Italy)

Ragnaar Sigbjornsson (Iceland)

James Brown Johnes (UK)

Vladimir Smirnov (Russian Federation)

Andreas Kappos (Greece)

Mladen Ulicevic (Montenegro)

Martin Koller (Switzerland)

Radu Vacareanu (Romania)

Ziggy Lubkowski (UK)

Mihaela Zamolo (Croatia)

Dan Lungu (Romania)

Roko Zarnic (Slovenia)

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS The list of keynote speakers will be announced on the conference website soon.

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HOST CITY Skopje is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Macedonia with about a third of the total population. It is the country's political, cultural, economic, and academic centre. A visit to Skopje offers a unique opportunity to feel the spirit of its 2000 year old tradition. You can take a walk along the beautiful quay of the Macedonian river “Vardar”, stroll the narrow streets in the Old Bazaar or take a cable railway to the Millennium Cross and enjoy the perfect view over the whole city.

Skopje is also internationally famous for being the birthplace of Mother Teresa and for the hospitability of its citizens.

After the exciting day in Skopje, the tasteful Macedonian cuisine and delicious Macedonian wines will surely win you over.

Some of the cultural monuments in Skopje to visit: Stone bridge - symbol of Skopje and connection between the modern city and the old town.

Skopje fortress - built of stone blocks from the ruins of the city of Skupi, during the rule of the Romans, Czar Iustinianus the I-st.

Mustafa Pasha Mosque - built by Mustafa Pasha, the vizier of Sultan Salem I in 1519.

It is a big building of great aesthetic beauty. It has a square shape and in the upper part there is a dome. Particularly attractive part of this building is the tall minaret, made of cut stone, whereas the expanded part is decorated with ornaments.

Old Bazaar in Skopje is the largest bazaar in the Balkans outside Istanbul. Situated on the eastern bank of the Vardar River, the bazaar has been the city's centre for trade and commerce since at least the 12th century and it has specificities and dynamics of its own kind.

St.Pantelejmon Monastery in the village of Nerezi, near Skopje, is an old, wonderfully preserved Byzantine church from the middle of the 12th century and should be visited by anyone interested in Byzantine art.

The Mother Teresa Memorial House - dedicated to the humanitarian and Nobel Peace Prize winner Mother Teresa and located in the centre of Skopje. The memorial house is situated in the popular “Macedonia” street, on the very location of the once Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman catholic church, where Mother Teresa was baptized.

Museum of Macedonian Struggle with impressive collections of wax sculptures Skopje City Square and the fountain

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CONFERENCE VENUE SE-50EEE will take place in Holiday Inn Hotel situated in the heart of the historic city center at a walking distance from all major sightseeing attractions.

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Stone bridge

Skopje fortress

Old Bazaar

The Mother Teresa Memorial House

Skopje City Square and the fountain

St.Pantelejmon Monastery

Mustafa Pasha Mosque

Museum of Macedonian Struggle

Skopje at night

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ACCOMODATION List of recommended hotels in Skopje: Holiday Inn Hotel ***** Mosa Pijade Str.2, Skopje Tel: + 389 2 329 2929 Fax:+ 389 2 3115 503 Email: hiskopje@holiday-inn.com.mk www.holiday-inn.com/skopje Hotel Alexandar Palace ***** Bul.Oktomvriska Revolucija 15, Skopje Tel: + 389 2 3092 392 Fax: + 389 2 3092 152 Hotel Best Western**** Gjuro Strugar Str., Skopje Tel: + 389 2 3289 111 Email: bestwestern@hotelturist.com.mk www.bestwestern-ce.com/turist Hotel Karpos **** Shekspirova bb Str., Skopje Tel: + 389 2 3088 388 Fax: + 389 2 3088 389 Email: hotelkarpos@hotelkarpos.com.mk www.hotelkarpos.com.mk Hotel Sonce**** Blagoja Gojan Str. 43, Skopje Tel: + 389 2 2736 449 Fax: + 389 2 2733204 Email: info@hotelsonce.com.mk http://www.hotelsonce.com.mk Hotel Ambasador**** Pirinska Str. 38, Skopje Tel: + 389 2 3121383 Fax: + 389 2 3215729 Email: info@ hotelambasador-sk.com.mk http://www.hotelambasador-sk.com.mk Gjuro Strugar Str., Skopje Tel: + 389 2 3289 111

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Single room (breakfast incl.) 105 Euros/night Double room (breakfast incl.) 135 Euros/night

Single room (breakfast incl.) 100 Euros/night Double room (breakfast incl.) 133 Euros/night

Single room (breakfast incl.) 92 Euros/night Double room (breakfast incl.) 124 Euros/night

Single room (breakfast incl.) 70 Euros/night Double room (breakfast incl.) 90 Euros/night

Single room (breakfast incl.) 36 Euros/night Double room (breakfast incl.) 28 Euros/night

Single room (breakfast incl.) 36 Euros/night Double room (breakfast incl.) 28 Euros/night

PROGRAMME The program will include technical papers, keynote sessions, oral and poster presentations on the following topics: • • • • • • •

Lessons from Damaging Earthquakes Engineering Seismology Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Dynamic Analysis of Structures and Seismic Codes Experimental Mechanics, Control of Structures and Structural Health Monitoring Seismic Retrofit of Structures and Protection of Historic Buildings Societal, Economical and Managerial Aspects

COMPLEMENTARY TECHNICAL PROGRAMME Technical visit to the Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Seismology IZIIS Skopje and the Dynamic Testing Laboratory. Dynamic testing on the state-of-the-art 5m x 5m digital control shaking table will be preformed.

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Old Skopje Theatre New Skopje Theatre

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CALL FOR PAPERS Participants wishing to present a contribution (paper or poster) are invited to submit an abstract to the Technical Secretariat. The abstract should have not more than 350 words and shall be submitted electronically via the Conference web. The abstract should include: title of paper, authors’ details, keywords, objective, scope, results, conclusions of the work intended for presentation and topic preference.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT DATES Submission of abstracts

01.12.2012

Notification about abstract submission

15.12.2012

Submission of papers

10.03.2012

Notification for oral/poster presentations

15.04.2012

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LANGUAGE English will be official language of the Conference for both oral and poster presentations.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PROCEEDINGS Extended Abstracts Volume and CD with collection of full-length papers will be distributed at the Conference. The keynote papers along the fifteen best selected papers of the conference will be published in hardcover by an eminent international publisher.

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REGISTRATION FEE Category

Early Registration 30.12.2012

Late Registration 20.04.2012

On site Registration

Full Delegate

190 Euros

210 Euros

250 Euros

Student

95 Euros

110 Euros

120 Euros

Accompanying person

30 Euros

45 Euros

55 Euros

Participants’ fee includes • Transport from Skopje airport to hotel • All technical sessions • Proceedings (CD) • Coffee break • Conference Dinner

Accompanying persons’ fee includes • Transport from Skopje airport to hotel • Conference Dinner

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS Exhibition space will be arranged at the conference. Companies and organizations interested in exhibition space or sponsoring should contact the Conference Secretariat for information. A wide range of sponsoring opportunities is available.

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SOCIAL PROGRAMME Social program will be arranged for delegates and accompanying persons. A number of local tours such as a visit to the Matka Lake and Canyon, St. Pantelejmon Monastery, the Millennium Cross as well as other opportunities will be available during the conference.

These activities will be in addition to the receptions and the conference dinner.

Matka Canyon is a canyon located west of Skopje. It is one of the most popular outdoor destinations in Macedonia and is the home to several medieval monasteries.

There are 10 caves at Matka Canyon, with the shortest in length being 20 metres (65.6 feet) and the longest being 176 metres (577.4 feet). “Vrelo” cave is located on the right bank of the Treska River, and it was listed as one of the top 77 natural sites in the world in the New7Wonders of Nature project. ”Vrelo” cave has many stalactites including a large one in the middle of the cave known as the "Pine Cone" due to its shape. There are two lakes at the end of the cave, with one larger than the other. The smaller lake is 8 metres at its longest length and 15 metres in depth at its deepest point. The larger lake is 35 metres at its longest length, and 18 metres at its deepest point.

Though the exact depth of the cave is unknown, some speculate that it could be the deepest underwater cave in the world.

Matka Canyon

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Millennium Cross is one of the newest symbols of Skopje. It was built during 2002, and finished in August 2002 in order to celebrate 2000 years of Christianity in the World and on the Macedonian soil. With its 66 meters height, situated on the top of the Vodno Mountain in Skopje, it is one of the biggest crosses in the world.

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POST-CONFERENCE TOUR Post-conference visit to Ohrid will be organized for the weekend 31.05-02.06.2012.

Ohrid is one of the most attractive cultural and tourist centers in Macedonia. It is 2400 years old and altogether with the Ohrid Lake, one of the largest biological reserves in Europe was put under UNESCO protection in 1980. Ohrid is rich in picturesque houses and monuments and it is also notable for having once had 365 churches, one for each day of the year and has been referred to as a "Macedonian Jerusalem".

In the IX century the first Slavic University was established here by the Slavic educators and their students. The town of Ohrid was a center of the Christian civilization and a bisphoric center of that time. In IX century, it became the capital of the first Macedonian State governed by King Samoil.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FURTHER INFORMATION More detailed information regarding registration, speakers, accommodation, technical exhibits, social events, and other issues will be announced on the Conference web.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CONFERENCE SECRETERIAT SE-50EEE Secretariat c/o Macedonian Association for Earthquake Engineering 73 Salvador Aljende, P.O.Box 101, Skopje 1000 Republic of Macedonia Tel: + 389 2 3107 701 Fax: +389 2 3112 163 Email: secretariat@se-50eee.org http://www.se-50eee.org

Under the Auspices of IZIIS and EAEE, Hosted by Macedonian Association of Earthquake Engineering MAEE

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50 SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT

SE-50EEE 1963-2013 International Conference on Earthquake Engineering

50 Years Skopje Earthquake 50 Years European Earthquake Engineering Under the Auspices of IZIIS and EAEE, Hosted by Macedonian Association of Earthquake Engineering MAEE http://www.se-50eee.org

May 2013, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia