Fifth International Conference on

MATERIALS STRUCTURE & MICROMECHANICS OF FRACTURE

Main Conference page MSMF-5
in Brno, Czech Republic
June 27 - 29, 2007
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  CSNMT FME BUT ESIS  

Under the auspices of Prof. Karel Rais, rector of the Brno University of Technology
Organised by Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Brno University of Technology: Institute of Physical Engineering, Institute of Materials Science and Engineering
Sponsored by the Czech Society for New Materials and Technologies (CSNMT)
Approved by the Europen Structure Integrity Society (ESIS)

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MSMF-5 will be focused on fundamental relations between structural and mechanical characteristics of materials. Papers dealing with a multiscale approach are particularly welcome. Micromechanisms in fracture and fatigue will be discussed within the frame of a special symposium organised by the related ESIS Technical Committee (TC2).

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

On-site registration (room U1)
 Tuesday June 2617:00-20:00
 Wednesday June 278:00-17:30
 Thursday June 288:00-17:30
 Friday June 299:00-12:00
Opening Ceremony (room P1)
 Wednesday 27th June 9:00
Conference Closure (room P1)
 Friday 29th June   14:30
 
Scientific program (rooms P1, P2, P3, U3)
 Please see the separate page.

ABSTRACT BOOKLET AND CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

Abstract Booklet containing camera-ready extended abstracts of all accepted contributions will be available at the beginning of the conference. A special issue of the scientific journal "Materials Science Forum" devoted to the MSMF-5 will appear in the begining of the year 2008. Moreover, a production of a special issue of the journal "Strength of Materials" published by Springer is under negotiations. Papers for both these issues will undergo a peer-review procedure. The reviewers will recommend the categorization of papers to the respective special issue. A final decision about the structure of both special issues will be met by an agreement between designated guest editors P. Šandera (MSF) and J. Pokluda (SoM).

INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUTHORS

please read the separate page.

PARTICIPATION FEE

Before April 15, 2007:
100 €      (2800 Kč*)   postgraduate students from EU countries. The study statement (confirmed by the respective educational institute) is to be handed over at the registration desk,
150 €  (4200 Kč*)   members of International Advisory Board of MSMF-5,
250 €  (7000 Kč*)   all other regular participants,
80 €  (2300 Kč*)   accompanying persons,
20 €  (500 Kč*)   conference dinner (is not a part of participation fee).
After April 15, 2007:
150 €      (4200 Kč*)   postgraduate students from EU countries. The study statement (confirmed by the respective educational institute) is to be handed over at the registration desk,
300 €  (8400 Kč*)   all other regular participants,
125 €  (3500 Kč*)   accompanying persons,
25 €  (700 Kč*)   conference dinner (is not a part of participation fee).
The participation fee covers the Proceedings (excluding accompanying persons), organising and administrative costs and refreshment during the conference time. The payment should be made according to instructions sent in the accompanying letter to individual participants. Please note that it is not possible to restore already paid participation fees.
Payment detail can be found on the registation page of individual participants.
* Payments performed by Czech subjects should be made in the Czech currency ( Kč).

VENUE

MSMF-5 will take place at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Brno University of Technology, Technická 2, Brno-Žabovřesky, Czech Republic. Brno lies in the central part of Europe, in the Czech Republic; it is the second largest city in the coutry (nearly 400 000 inhabitants). It is the centre of the province of Moravia, one of the historic lands of the Czech Crown. Brno is situated in a picturesque countryside (190 - 425 m above sea level), surrounded on three sides by wooded hills and opening to the Southern Moravian lowlands. Geographically, Brno is part of the Danube Basin and has many historical ties to the Austrian capital Vienna, which lies a mere 110 km to the south. Brno enjoys a very pleasant, moderate climate, ideal for recreation and everyday living.

TRANSPORT

Brno occupies a strategic location in the contemporary European transportation network.
Road Network
The city is located at the crossroads of freeways D1 and D2 that form a part of the trans-european highways west to east (France - Ukraine: E 50), and north - south (Scandinavia - the Balkans: E 65).
Railways
The rail route from the Balkans to western Europe and Scandinavia passes through Brno (Budapest - Prague - Berlin). Brno is also a stop on the Euro-City Express route (Prague - Vienna). Time tables are available on http://www.idos.cz/ConnForm.asp?tt=a&cl=E5
Bus connections
Brno is connected with the majority of big towns in Europe. Many of the bus-lines go through Prague from where, between 5:00 am and 9:00 pm, the bus service is practically continuous. All connections can be found on http://www.idos.cz/ConnForm.asp?tt=b&cl=E5
Air connections
Current flights connect Brno with London, Munich and Prague. The airport (IATA Code: BRQ) is only 7.5 km from downtown. All information are available on the web page http://www.airport-brno.cz/?lang=en&id=15.
The international airports in Prague and in Vienna serviced by international airlines are only about 2 hours car or bus ride away. All bus connections from Prague or Vienna are on http://www.idos.cz/ConnForm.asp?tt=b&cl=E5

ACCOMMODATION

For a limited number of participants, the organizing committee can book an accommodation in the hotels near the faculty campus: the hotel Imos, Hudcova 72, Brno or the hotel Prometheus, Hudcova 78a, Brno.
Hotels lie near the faculty campus (walking distance 15 min), and rooms of standard quality and a very low-price will be available. You can choose:
Standard room***separate double-bedded room which contains bathroom and toilet, a colour television with satellite reception and a telephone
Studio room**double-bedded hotel room which share a hall, bathroom and toilet with the neighouring room
All these offer include breakfast.

Each conference participant can take a full room (single use) or leave the second bed to a room-mate according to the organisers decision (a half price).

Many other hotels of wide quality range are also available in Brno.

A standard lunch (equivalent of about 3 € ) will be provided at the conference site.

ORIENTATION MAPS

Orientation maps are available on the separate page. These maps will show the easiest route from the town centre to the conference and accommodation sites.

CONFERENCE WEB SITE

The topical information can be found on the internet address http://msmf.fme.vutbr.cz. This web site will be updated regularly with more detailed information about all aspects of the conference.

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