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1st International Congress on Civil Engineering

27 - 29 Nov. 2024
University of Cuenca
Cuenca - Ecuador

The First International Congress on Civil Engineering offers a unique platform to stay up to date on the latest research and technological advancements in the field, network with industry leaders, and share your own projects with an international audience. Whether as a speaker, attendee or sponsor, this event is an invaluable opportunity to contribute to the growth of the civil engineering sector.

Welcome

We aim to consolidate the International Congress of Civil Engineering as a technical-scientific reference in the region, bringing together leading researchers, professionals, students and companies from the civil engineering sector. In this first edition, the event is organized by the Department of Civil Engineering of the University of Cuenca in collaboration with the Cámara de la construcción de Cuenca, which are committed to the promotion and excellence of education, research and sustainable development in the field of construction and infrastructure.

 

The congress has the following objectives

 

​Dissemination of knowledge: facilitate the dissemination of research and experiences that promote the development of solutions to the current challenges of civil engineering.

 

Strengthening collaboration: create and strengthen cooperation networks between professionals, academics, companies and public institutions, to advance towards innovation and sustainability in the sector.

Innovation and sustainability: promote emerging technologies and innovative approaches that contribute to the construction of safer, more resilient and sustainable infrastructures.

Main activities and topics

The event will feature keynote lectures by renowned specialists, presentations and demonstrations of innovations in construction projects and new technologies applied to civil engineering that will set the course for development in the coming years. In addition, a call is being made for the submission of scientific articles, inviting the academic and professional community to share their research and proposals that address the current and future needs of the sector.

 

The main themes of the congress are the following:

Structures, seismicity and materials

Exploring the latest advances in the design and behavior of structures, the study of seismicity and the development of new, more efficient and sustainable materials.

Geotechnics, roads and transportation

Addressing challenges in ground stability, road infrastructure design and innovative solutions for urban and rural transportation.

Water engineering and environmental sanitation

Focused on integrated water management, wastewater treatment, and technologies for environmental sustainability.

Local scientific committee

International scientific committee

Contact

For specific questions, please email pablo.cabrerar@ucuenca.edu.ec or DIC.UCuenca@gmail.com

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