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NEWS AND NOTICES
Innovation and medical technology discussion papers open for comment
Engineers Australia Innovation Taskforce is inviting member comments on its draft discussion paper on innovation in Australia.
The discussion paper is the first step towards developing an Engineers Australia report and policy statement on innovation. Feedback received from this initial consultation process will be incorporated into a report that will make recommendations to government about how innovation-related policies and programs can be improved. The report will then form the basis of a policy statement that will be submitted for approval by the Engineers Australia Council.
The innovation discussion paper asks a range of questions and seeks feedback from members about their experiences of the innovation system. The paper also provides opportunities for members to submit case studies to illustrate the problems/barriers faced by the engineering profession at various stages of the innovation process as well as to show the impact of successful engineering innovations.
The draft discussion paper and supplementary information is available here.
Closing date for submissions is 30 September.
Also, Engineers Australia's College of Biomedical Engineering has released Crossroads – A discussion paper on managing medical technology for an assured future. The paper looks at issues relating to the implications for Australia's health system of current medical technology management practices. The benefits to be derived from contemporary medical technology are well recognised. Patient safety and the need for diagnostic accuracy and treatment effectiveness are critical. The Australian community expects that the medical equipment used in our system will be state of the art, safe, effective and reliable. Comments are being sought until 30 September. To read the paper and comment click here.
New issue of Sustainable Engineering Australia emag out now
The fourth issue of Sustainable Engineering Australia has gone live online this week, bringing you the latest sustainable developments in the engineering sector.
This issue features articles about action on reconciliation by EWB Australia and Engineers Australia; new guidelines for mine closure in Western Australia; an action plan for emissions reduction in Tasmania; and, a solar first in the Northern Territory.
The e-magazine also contains a podcast about the solar tower in Newcastle, and an entertaining video about a kinetic art installation.
The e-magazine is a dynamic medium that brings you a heightened sense of interactivity. After viewing the publication you can share your views on Facebook, Twitter or by emailing the editor dcameron@engineersmedia.com.au.
Sustainable Engineering Australia is published by Engineers Media and is only available online. Check it out at: http://sustainableengineering.realviewtechnologies.com/.
Nominations invited for registration board chair
The National Engineering Registration Board is inviting nominations for the election of a new chairman. Rolfe Hartley has been in this position for two years and is eligible to stand for reelection.
The Board is a Committee of Council, established under Bye-law 33.6.2. Its Terms of Reference are available at http://www.nerb.org.au under the “Board” tab. The election will take place by 1 November.
Nominations should include the nominee’s name, Australian honorific (if any), current employment position, brief CV and, if the nominee desires, a policy statement (max 250 words). Nominations must be signed by a proposer, a seconder and the nominee. A preferred form for nominations is available.
Nominations must reach Michael Bevan by mail at Engineers Australia, 11 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600 by close of business on 30 September.
Michael Bevan is the Returning Officer for the election. He is the registrar of national registers and associate director registration at Engineers Australia.
Have you read the Reconciliation Action Plan yet?
This is just a reminder to read Engineers Australia's Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) for the period 2011 to 2015 – a commitment and response by the organisation to “closing the gap”, which was launched last month.
In this, the Year of Humanitarian Engineering, Engineers Australia's RAP details steps and priorities that the organisation will undertake to assist in helping to achieve indigenous equality and to help build positive relationships between indigenous and non-indigenous people.
To read the RAP go to: http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/rap/.
Call for young engineers to join the discussion
Young Engineers Australia national chair Dr Jessica Andrewartha has called on young engineers to join the current discussion on humanitarian engineering.
In her latest blog, Andrewartha discusses corporate social responsibility, reconciliation action plans and the recently attended humanitarian engineering summit.
Andrewartha said the Australian Humanitarian Engineering Summit in Brisbane identified six focus areas in need of attention: education, capacity building, appropriate technology, reconciliation, partnerships, and commitment and leadership. She said it was now time to join the conversation to flesh out these response areas and the online forum was open at http://yohe.uservoice.com/.
Click here to read the blog.
Symposium for structural engineers
The Victoria Division is hosting the 2011 Sustainability in Practice Symposium for structural engineers in October. The symposium will explore the tenets of sustainability, with speakers presenting innovative technologies and projects that have adopted sustainability principles as part of an alternative design methodology.
The two day symposium will provide the option of attending site tours to Melbourne's "green" landmarks as well as a Symposium Networking Dinner at Crown Casino to interact with presenters and colleagues.
The 2011 Structural Symposium will be held on 11 and 12 October at John Connell Auditorium, Engineers Australia. For more information go to: http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/structuralsymposium/.
Calls for abstracts
Abstracts for the ELOPTO 2012 Conference, dedicated to the field of colloidal and molecular electro-optics, on 7-8 February 2012 in Sydney are due 15 September 2011. Inquiries: www.engineersaustralia.org.au/ieaust/events/conferences/elopto/.
Abstracts for the 2012 Conference on Railway Engineering (CORE2012) on 10-12 Sep 2012 in Brisbane are due 14 October 2011. Inquiries: www.core2012.com.
Notice of Annual General Meeting
The Ninety First Annual General Meeting of the Institution of Engineers Australia will be held in the Canberra Room, Hyatt Hotel Canberra, Commonwealth Avenue, Yarralumla ACT 2600 on Thursday 24 November at 2.00 pm.
The agenda will be:
- Confirmation of Minutes of the Ninetieth Annual General Meeting held in Canberra on 25 November 2010.
- Presentation of Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2010/2011.
- Election of Auditors for 2012.
- Business raised under Bye-Law 51.2 of Supplemental Royal Charter 2006.
- Presentation of Engineers Australia Awards for 2011.
- Presentation of Certificates to Honorary Fellows 2011.
- Presentation of Peter Nicol Russell Memorial Medal for 2011.
- National President’s Address.
- Installation of National President of Engineers Australia.
- Declaration of the National Congress and Council for 2012.
PUBLICATIONS
Modern Marvels: Engineering Disasters & Engineering Connections Series 3
Special price together: $57.23 + GST = $62.95 until September 15
2010 9322225092297 2 Disc DVD
Modern Marvels:
In 18 thrilling episodes History investigates the world's most
notorious engineering failures from the devastating effects of Hurricane
Katrina to the sinking of an off-shore oil rig. Using a combination of
real-life footage and state-of-the-art special effects this series
examines not only what went wrong but what can be learned from these
spectacular disasters.
Running Time: 846 Minutes
Release Date: 2011
Engineering Connections:
In a third series Richard Hammond investigates the engineering
connections that lie inside some of the most iconic structures on the
planet: • A Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) tanker designed to carry an
ultra-cold cargo with the energy equivalent of 50 nuclear bombs • The
‘earthquake-proof’ Rion Antirion Bridge in Greece, • NASA’s Space
Shuttle, the first re-usable space vehicle • The sail-shaped Burj al
Arab hotel in Dubai, • A Formula 1 car, • The iconic Japanese Bullet
Train, the first, and still the most technologically advanced high speed
railway system in the world.
Running Time: 270 Minutes
Release Date: 2011
To purchase this special 2 DVD set click here.
Purchasing a DVD on its own will not incur a freight charge within Australia.
All DVDs are Region 4 intended for sale to Australian territories only.
Handbook of Structural Steel Connection Design and Details, 2nd Edition
Akbar Tamboli
RRP: $205.00
Our Price: $117.23 + GST = $128.95
2010 9780071550055 630pp Hardcover
Fully
updated with the latest AISC and ICC codes and specifications, Handbook
of Structural Steel Connection Design and Details is the most
comprehensive resource on load and resistance factor design (LRFD)
available. This authoritative volume surveys the leading methods for
connecting structural steel components, covering state-of-the-art
techniques and materials, and includes new information on welding and
connections. Hundreds of detailed examples, photographs and
illustrations are found throughout this practical handbook.
To purchase this book set click here.
Engineers Australia conferences
The Newcastle Division Regional Convention will be held in Armidale on 16-18 Sep. Inquiries: Click here or call 02 4926 4440.
Chemeca 2011, the annual chemical engineering conference jointly organised by Engineers Australia's Chemical College, the IChemE in Australia and New Zealand, and the Royal Australian Chemical Institute, will be held in Sydney on 18-21 Sep. Inquiries: www.chemeca2011.com.
The Australian Society for Engineering in Agriculture's 2011 International Conference will be held in Surfers Paradise on 28-30 Sep. To register click here.
Inquiries: www.seagconference.com.au.
The Coasts and Ports Conference 2011, hosted by Engineers Australia's National Committee for Coastal and Ocean Engineering, PIANC, IPENZ and the NZ Coastal Society, will be held in Perth on 28-30 Sep. Inquiries: www.coastsandports2011.com.au.
The Society for Sustainability and Environmental Engineering is holding its International Conference on 24-26 Oct in Brisbane. Inquiries: www.ssee2011conference.com, email ssee2011@icms.com.au or phone: +61 7 3844 1138.
The Australian Control Conference (AUCC2011) will be held on 10-11 Nov in Melbourne. Inquiries: www.aucc.org.au.
The Engineering Heritage Conference 2011 will be held on 13-16 Nov in Hobart. Inquiries: www.cdesign.com.au/ehac2011.
The Humanitarian Engineering Conference 2011, organised by Engineers Australia, Engineers Without Borders and RedR, will be held on 30 Nov–2 Dec in Melbourne. For inquiries contact Nick Byrne. To register click here.
The Australasian Association for Engineering Education is holding its 2011 conference on 5-7 Dec in Fremantle. Inquiries: www.aaee.com.au/conferences/2011/
The 2011 Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference will be held on 5-8 Dec in Melbourne. Inquiries: www.apmc2011.com
The Pacific 2012 International Maritime Conference will be held on 31 Jan–2 Feb 2012 in Sydney. Inquiries: www.pacific2012imc.com
The 3rd Asia-Pacific Optical Sensors Conference (APOS2012) will be held on 31 Jan–3 Feb 2012 in Sydney. Inquiries: www.apos2012.org.
The ELOPTO 2012 conference, dedicated to colloidal and molecular electrooptics, will be held on 7-8 Feb 2012 in Sydney. Inquiries: www.engineersaustralia.org.au/ieaust/events/conferences/elopto/. Abstracts are due 15 Sep 2011.
The Water Sensitive Urban Design conference (WSUD2012) will be held on 21-23 Feb 2012 in Melbourne. Inquiries: www.wsud2012.com.
The Mining Electrical and Mining Mechanical Engineering Society (MEMMES) Convention will be held on 24-25 May 2012 at the Crown Plaza Hunter Valley. Inquiries: www.engineersaustralia.org.au/memmes
The Risk Engineering Society Conference (RISK 2012), organised by Engineers Australia’s Risk Engineering Society, will be held on 23-24 May 2012 at the Crown Plaza Hunter Valley. Inquiries: www.engineersaustralia.org.au/risk
The 2012 Engineering Leadership Conference will be held on 30 May–2 June 2012 in Adelaide. Inquiries: www.elc2012.org. Abstracts are due 26 Aug 2011.
The 11th Australia New Zealand Conference on Geomechanics will be held on 15-18 Jul 2012 in Melbourne. Inquiries: www.anz2012.com.au.
CORE2012, the Conference on Railway Engineering, will be held on 10-12 Sep 2012 in Brisbane. Inquiries: www.core2012.com. Abstracts are due 14 Oct 2011.
The 28th Congress of the International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences will be hosted by the Australian Division of the Royal Aeronautical Society, in cooperation with Engineers Australia, on 23-28 Sep 2012 in Brisbane. Inquiries: Click here.
For a complete list of Engineers Australia National Conferences click here.
Engineering Education Australia
An Introduction to Fibre Optics will be held in Melbourne on 19-20 Sep. Inquiries: Click here.
A five-day ASME master class on Power Piping Design and Fabrication will be held in Brisbane on 10-14 Oct and Perth 17-21 Oct. Inquiries: Click here.
The second annual Engineering Leadership Residential - Leadership for Preferred Futures will be held on 5-10 Nov on the Sunshine Coast. Inquiries: click here.
Engineering Education Australia is Engineers Australia’s subsidiary company organising professional development courses, seminars and other events. For a full list of its offerings go to www.eeaust.com.au.
Other events
Several events will be held at Sydney Division in September. For inquiries and to register, click on the links below.
GIS in Engineering - 9 September
Natural Disasters in NSW, Are We Prepared? - 14 September
Workplace health and safety - The impact of upcoming changes to you and your organisation – 21 September
The Concrete Institute’s seminar on High Performance Concrete: Design and Applications will be held on 13 Sep in Brisbane and 16 Sep in Sydney. For program details and to register click here.
The South Australian Engineering Excellence Awards will be held on 16 Sep in Adelaide. RSVP by 2 Sep. For inquiries and bookings click here.
The Precast Engineering for Graduates Seminar, hosted by the National Precast Concrete Association Australia, will be held in Sydney on 22 Sept. Inquiries: Click here.
Sediment Transport Short Courses, offered by Engineers Australia’s WA Coastal, Ocean and Port Engineering Panel, will be held on 26 Sep. The two one-day short courses will be targeted at coastal engineers with between 5 and 10 years experience. Inquiries: Click here.
The PIANC Australia Dredging Workshop will be held on 26 Sep in Perth. Inquiries: Click here.
The Australian Nuclear Association is holding its 2011 Conference on 7 Oct in Sydney. The conference is supported by Engineers Australia’s Nuclear Engineering Panel. Inquiries: www.nuclearaustralia.org.au.
The International Conclave on Climate Change and Exhibition will be held in Hyderabad, India, on 12-14 Oct. For inquiries and registration go to www.iccc-esci.com.
Materials Australia, a Technical Society of Engineers Australia, is hosting the Materials Innovation in Surface Engineering 2011 Conference on 18-19 Oct in Melbourne. Following the conference a one-day Heat Treatment Workshop is being run on 20 Oct. Inquiries: www.materialsaustralia.com.au/ or contact 03 9326 7266.
The PacRim Stainless 2011 conference, organised by the Australian Stainless Steel Development Association, will be held on 20-21 Oct at the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. For more information click here.
Four-day training courses will be held in Brisbane and Perth for engineers involved with the design or maintenance of high capacity belt conveyor systems for the mining or related industries. The first is scheduled for 31 Oct–3 Nov in Brisbane and the second for 29 Nov–2 Dec in Perth.
Inquiries: ann.odonovan@techtraining.com.au
The inaugural Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) Science, Technology and Engineering Conference, supported by the Australian Society for Defence Engineering, will be held on 8-10 Nov in Adelaide. Inquiries: www.submarineinstitute.com/sia-conferences/
The 52nd Floodplain Management Association Conference is being held at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club, Batemans Bay from 21-24 February. Inquiries: http://www.floodplainconference.com/.
The Newcastle Division Regional Convention will be held in Armidale on 16-18 Sep. Inquiries: Click here or call 02 4926 4440.
Chemeca 2011, the annual chemical engineering conference jointly organised by Engineers Australia's Chemical College, the IChemE in Australia and New Zealand, and the Royal Australian Chemical Institute, will be held in Sydney on 18-21 Sep. Inquiries: www.chemeca2011.com.
The Australian Society for Engineering in Agriculture's 2011 International Conference will be held in Surfers Paradise on 28-30 Sep. To register click here.
Inquiries: www.seagconference.com.au.
The Coasts and Ports Conference 2011, hosted by Engineers Australia's National Committee for Coastal and Ocean Engineering, PIANC, IPENZ and the NZ Coastal Society, will be held in Perth on 28-30 Sep. Inquiries: www.coastsandports2011.com.au.
The Society for Sustainability and Environmental Engineering is holding its International Conference on 24-26 Oct in Brisbane. Inquiries: www.ssee2011conference.com, email ssee2011@icms.com.au or phone: +61 7 3844 1138.
The Australian Control Conference (AUCC2011) will be held on 10-11 Nov in Melbourne. Inquiries: www.aucc.org.au.
The Engineering Heritage Conference 2011 will be held on 13-16 Nov in Hobart. Inquiries: www.cdesign.com.au/ehac2011.
The Humanitarian Engineering Conference 2011, organised by Engineers Australia, Engineers Without Borders and RedR, will be held on 30 Nov–2 Dec in Melbourne. For inquiries contact Nick Byrne. To register click here.
The Australasian Association for Engineering Education is holding its 2011 conference on 5-7 Dec in Fremantle. Inquiries: www.aaee.com.au/conferences/2011/
The 2011 Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference will be held on 5-8 Dec in Melbourne. Inquiries: www.apmc2011.com
The Pacific 2012 International Maritime Conference will be held on 31 Jan–2 Feb 2012 in Sydney. Inquiries: www.pacific2012imc.com
The 3rd Asia-Pacific Optical Sensors Conference (APOS2012) will be held on 31 Jan–3 Feb 2012 in Sydney. Inquiries: www.apos2012.org.
The ELOPTO 2012 conference, dedicated to colloidal and molecular electrooptics, will be held on 7-8 Feb 2012 in Sydney. Inquiries: www.engineersaustralia.org.au/ieaust/events/conferences/elopto/. Abstracts are due 15 Sep 2011.
The Water Sensitive Urban Design conference (WSUD2012) will be held on 21-23 Feb 2012 in Melbourne. Inquiries: www.wsud2012.com.
The Mining Electrical and Mining Mechanical Engineering Society (MEMMES) Convention will be held on 24-25 May 2012 at the Crown Plaza Hunter Valley. Inquiries: www.engineersaustralia.org.au/memmes
The Risk Engineering Society Conference (RISK 2012), organised by Engineers Australia’s Risk Engineering Society, will be held on 23-24 May 2012 at the Crown Plaza Hunter Valley. Inquiries: www.engineersaustralia.org.au/risk
The 2012 Engineering Leadership Conference will be held on 30 May–2 June 2012 in Adelaide. Inquiries: www.elc2012.org. Abstracts are due 26 Aug 2011.
The 11th Australia New Zealand Conference on Geomechanics will be held on 15-18 Jul 2012 in Melbourne. Inquiries: www.anz2012.com.au.
CORE2012, the Conference on Railway Engineering, will be held on 10-12 Sep 2012 in Brisbane. Inquiries: www.core2012.com. Abstracts are due 14 Oct 2011.
The 28th Congress of the International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences will be hosted by the Australian Division of the Royal Aeronautical Society, in cooperation with Engineers Australia, on 23-28 Sep 2012 in Brisbane. Inquiries: Click here.
For a complete list of Engineers Australia National Conferences click here.
Engineering Education Australia
An Introduction to Fibre Optics will be held in Melbourne on 19-20 Sep. Inquiries: Click here.
A five-day ASME master class on Power Piping Design and Fabrication will be held in Brisbane on 10-14 Oct and Perth 17-21 Oct. Inquiries: Click here.
The second annual Engineering Leadership Residential - Leadership for Preferred Futures will be held on 5-10 Nov on the Sunshine Coast. Inquiries: click here.
Engineering Education Australia is Engineers Australia’s subsidiary company organising professional development courses, seminars and other events. For a full list of its offerings go to www.eeaust.com.au.
Other events
Several events will be held at Sydney Division in September. For inquiries and to register, click on the links below.
GIS in Engineering - 9 September
Natural Disasters in NSW, Are We Prepared? - 14 September
Workplace health and safety - The impact of upcoming changes to you and your organisation – 21 September
The Concrete Institute’s seminar on High Performance Concrete: Design and Applications will be held on 13 Sep in Brisbane and 16 Sep in Sydney. For program details and to register click here.
The South Australian Engineering Excellence Awards will be held on 16 Sep in Adelaide. RSVP by 2 Sep. For inquiries and bookings click here.
The Precast Engineering for Graduates Seminar, hosted by the National Precast Concrete Association Australia, will be held in Sydney on 22 Sept. Inquiries: Click here.
Sediment Transport Short Courses, offered by Engineers Australia’s WA Coastal, Ocean and Port Engineering Panel, will be held on 26 Sep. The two one-day short courses will be targeted at coastal engineers with between 5 and 10 years experience. Inquiries: Click here.
The PIANC Australia Dredging Workshop will be held on 26 Sep in Perth. Inquiries: Click here.
The Australian Nuclear Association is holding its 2011 Conference on 7 Oct in Sydney. The conference is supported by Engineers Australia’s Nuclear Engineering Panel. Inquiries: www.nuclearaustralia.org.au.
The International Conclave on Climate Change and Exhibition will be held in Hyderabad, India, on 12-14 Oct. For inquiries and registration go to www.iccc-esci.com.
Materials Australia, a Technical Society of Engineers Australia, is hosting the Materials Innovation in Surface Engineering 2011 Conference on 18-19 Oct in Melbourne. Following the conference a one-day Heat Treatment Workshop is being run on 20 Oct. Inquiries: www.materialsaustralia.com.au/ or contact 03 9326 7266.
The PacRim Stainless 2011 conference, organised by the Australian Stainless Steel Development Association, will be held on 20-21 Oct at the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. For more information click here.
Four-day training courses will be held in Brisbane and Perth for engineers involved with the design or maintenance of high capacity belt conveyor systems for the mining or related industries. The first is scheduled for 31 Oct–3 Nov in Brisbane and the second for 29 Nov–2 Dec in Perth.
Inquiries: ann.odonovan@techtraining.com.au
The inaugural Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) Science, Technology and Engineering Conference, supported by the Australian Society for Defence Engineering, will be held on 8-10 Nov in Adelaide. Inquiries: www.submarineinstitute.com/sia-conferences/
The 52nd Floodplain Management Association Conference is being held at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club, Batemans Bay from 21-24 February. Inquiries: http://www.floodplainconference.com/.