39th PARIS International Conference on Research in Civil & Architectural Engineering: RCAE-26

Call for Papers: RCAE-26

All Abstracts, Reviews, short articles, Full articles, Posters are welcomed related with any of the following research fields:

1. Core Structural Engineering

This is the most significant overlap between the two disciplines, focusing on the "bones" of a project.

• Statics and Dynamics: Analysis of loads (stationary and moving) on structures.

• Mechanics of Materials: Stress, strain, and elasticity of wood, steel, and concrete.

• Structural Analysis: Determining the effects of loads on physical structures and their components.

• Reinforced Concrete & Steel Design: Designing frameworks for skyscrapers, bridges, and housing.

• Seismic Engineering: Designing structures to withstand earthquake forces.

2. Geotechnical Engineering

Primarily a Civil Engineering branch, but essential for Architectural Engineers to understand foundation stability.

• Soil Mechanics: Behavior of different soil types under pressure.

• Foundation Engineering: Design of shallow and deep foundations (piles, rafts, footings).

• Retaining Structures: Designing walls to hold back earth or water.

• Slope Stability: Landslide prevention and embankment design.

3. Building Systems (Architectural Engineering Focus)

These are the "organs" of a building. While Civil engineers handle the site, Architectural engineers handle the internal environment.

• HVAC Systems: Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning design for thermal comfort.

• Electrical & Lighting Systems: Power distribution and specialized architectural lighting design.

• Acoustics: Sound insulation and vibration control within spaces.

• Plumbing & Fire Protection: Internal water distribution and life-safety sprinkler systems.

4. Construction Engineering & Management

The "how" of bringing a design to life. This is a highly interrelated field.

• Project Scheduling: Using tools like CPM (Critical Path Method).

• Cost Estimation: Quantity surveying and budgeting.

• Construction Safety: Occupational health and safety on site.

• Building Information Modeling (BIM): 3D digital representation of physical and functional characteristics.

5. Transportation & Infrastructure (Civil Engineering Focus)

These topics usually exist independently of building-specific architectural engineering.

• Highway Engineering: Pavement design and geometric layout of roads.

• Traffic Engineering: Flow analysis, signaling, and urban mobility.

• Railway & Airport Engineering: Design of specialized transit hubs and tracks.

6. Environmental & Water Resources

Focused on the impact of the built environment on nature and vice versa.

• Hydrology: Management of surface water and groundwater.

• Wastewater Treatment: Design of systems to process and clean urban waste.

• Sustainable Design (LEED): Energy efficiency and green building materials (Highly interrelated).

• Hydraulics: Fluid mechanics in pipes and open channels.

7. Materials Science

The study of the physical and chemical properties of what we build with.

• Advanced Composites: Carbon fiber and polymers.

• Cementitious Materials: High-performance concrete and additives.

• Sustainable Materials: Recycled aggregates and low-carbon timber (Cross-laminated timber).