Conference Flyer
Key Dates
Abstract submission 30 June, 2023
Abstract acceptance 20 July, 2023
Paper submission 01 October, 2023
Paper acceptance 31 December, 2023
Final Paper 15 February, 2024
Abstract Submission
An abstract of 300-400 word outlining the content and conclusions of the paper should be e-mailed to: scmt6conference@unlv.edu
Official Language
The official language of the conference is English.
Venue and Daily Schedule
The conference will be held at the University of Lyon, Lyon, France. The technical program will include keynote lectures, invited papers, and parallel technical sessions.
Sunday afternoon (9 June, 2024): Registration and Reception Monday (10 June, 2024): Opening session and parallel paper sessions Tuesday (11 June, 2024): Parallel paper sessions
Tuesday evening (11 June, 2024): Banquet
Wednesday (12 June, 2024): Closing session
Thursday (13 June, 2024): Technical visits
Friday (14 June, 2024): City attraction visits
Conference Themes
Papers are invited on all the different materials that are used in construction including aggregates, bitumen, cementitious materials (fly ash, wood ash, slag, silica fume, natural pozzolans, and other similar materials), concrete, glass, gypsum, lime, masonry, metals, plastics, rock, timber, and other materials of construction. Papers on paints, adhesives, preservatives, and preservation processes are also welcome.
The themes include Carbon Credits. Carbon Dioxide Sequestration. Designing structures with sustainable materials. Embodied energy from production. End of life-materials that can be demounted/deconstructed and reused or recycled. Energy requirements for transport and
use. Energy management during construction. Energy management during use of the buildings and infrastructures. Greenhouse gas reduction. Life cycle analysis. Making construction materials durable. Maintaining quality and durability while achieving sustainability. Maintenance and repair technologies for sustainability of buildings and infrastructure. Mass balance - sources and final destinations of materials. New materials production and construction technologies using innovative materials. Recycling of municipal solid waste (MSW). Combustion ashes. Sustainability, quality, and public perception. Use of recyclable by-products in construction materials. Innovative and non-traditional materials.
Awards
Manuscripts selected for award will be published in special publication of the ICE Construction Materials journal (ICE Proceedings) or Sustainability Journal's special issue on 'Green Innovations for Sustainable Development Goals Achievement'.
Past SCMT Conferences
SCMT1 11-13 June 2007, UK
SCMT2 28-30 June 2010, Italy
SCMT3 18-21 August 2013, Japan
SCMT4 07-11 August 2016, USA
SCMT5 14-17 July 2019, UK
For details of the previous conferences and free downloads of past papers, you can see:
Exhibits and Exhibition Fees
The conference will provide an opportunity for companies to display their latest products and services in the field related to the conference themes. Those interested in having a display booth should contact the conference chair at chair.scmt6@unlv.edu for more details. The charge for booth display is €2000 that includes full conference registration fee for one person. The charge for table-top display is €1500 which does not include conference registration fee.
Sponsorships
Sponsorships are requested to support the conference. All sponsors will be recognized during the session events. There will be three categories of sponsorships: Platinum (€2500), Gold (€2000), and Silver (€1500). Platinum sponsors will be offered a booth at no charge. The gold and silver sponsors will be offered a tabletop display at no charge.
Accompanying Persons and after Conference Programs
The accompanying persons program includes shopping and visiting scenic attractions and museums.
The after conference program on 13 and 14 June, covers a visits to technical sites and city attractions. More details can be found in the conference website.
About Lyon and Accommodation
Lyon is the 3rd largest city and 2nd largest metropolitan area of France. The city is recognized for its cuisine and gastronomy, as well as historical and architectural landmarks; as such, the districts of Old Lyon, the Fourvière hill, the Presqu'île and the slopes of the Croix-Rousse are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is also a home of renowned universities and higher education schools; Lyon is the second-largest student city in France.
For accommodation the conference participants may choose to stay at the wide range of the hotels near the conference venue. Morning and afternoon bus transportation will be provided.
Conference Registration Fee
Before 1 March 2024 After 1 March 2024
Full registration € 775 € 875
Developing countries € 600 € 700
Poster € 675 € 775
Student € 375 € 475
Virtual € 375 € 475
Day registration € 375 € 475
Accompanying person € 375 € 475
The registration fee includes morning and afternoon refreshments, daily lunches, morning breakfast for presenting authors. Each registered participant will receive a book of abstracts and conference proceedings in a USB. Additionally, one manuscript is covered by the full registration. For one additional manuscript, the extra fee will be € 150.
Correspondence
Mail: SCMT6 Conference, Box 454015, 4505 Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, Nevada 89154- 4015, USA
Phone: +1 (702) 895-2531
Fax: +1 (702) 895-3936
Email: scmt6conference@unlv.edu
Website www.scmt-conferences.com
The website will be updated regularly to provide the latest information about the conference.