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¶ Introduction: The
International
Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE) is a
scientific /
technical Association with 3900
members in 100 countries, counting 48
National Groups worldwide. Founded in 1929
it has its seat
in Zurich,
Switzerland.
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IABSE
deals with all
aspects of structural engineering: the science and art of planning,
design,
construction, operation, monitoring and inspection, maintenance,
rehabilitation
and preservation, demolition and dismantling of structures, taking into
consideration technical, economic, environmental, aesthetic and social
aspects.
The term 'Structures' includes bridges, buildings and all types of
civil
engineering structures, composed of any structural material.
¶ Purpose: The
mission of IABSE is to promote
the
exchange of knowledge and to advance the practice of structural
engineering
worldwide in the service of the profession and society.
IABSE
has following objectives:
- to promote
cooperation and understanding among all those concerned with structural
engineering and related fields by worldwide exchange of knowledge and
experience
- to encourage
awareness and responsibility of structural engineers towards the needs
of society
- to encourage
actions necessary for progress in structural engineering
- to improve and
foster cooperation and understanding between organisations having
similar objectives
For this purpose, the Association may:
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organise conferences by itself or in collaboration with
other organisations
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encourage and conduct continuing education programmes
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publish reports, communications and periodicals
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identify research and development needs- initiate and support research
activities
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confer awards for structural engineering achievements
¶ Membership: Being
a Member of IABSE is
being a Member of the foremost international society
of structural
engineering experts. Members have the opportunity to develop an
international
network of professional and personal contacts with colleagues all over
the
world.
Membership
is on annual basis from
January 1 to December 31.
To apply
for IABSE
Membership, please fill in the order form, which you
can download from
official website of IABSE,
and send it to IABSE Headquarters by Fax at +41-44-633 1241
or by email at secretariat@iabse.org
This form also has fee details
in it.
In
addition, IABSE offers fellowship
to eligible members. Fellows are dedicated Members of
IABSE, who have accepted the Association's
invitation to join as Fellows.
The
IABSE Fellowship is a good opportunity to actively
support promising young engineers through IABSE services. IABSE Fellows
are
entitled to all individual member benefits.
An
applicant should fulfill the following criteria:
- have been an
IABSE Individual Member for more than 8 years
- be at least 45
years of age
- be, or have
been, a member of an IABSE Committee and/or have published and
article in an IABSE Publication
- hold,
or have held, a position of responsibility and contributed
significantly to the profession on a national or international
level.
Click Here to download an IABSE
booklet on membership benefits & details
from official website of
IABSE.
¶ Lecture Series on
Internet :
The
'IABSE Lecture Series on Internet'
include: Lectures, Short courses, Videos and Animations about the
construction
of structures.
A
selection of the Lecture Series is available for Non-Members
(where indicated with 'free')
at this page on official
website of
IABSE.
