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2009 Electrical Transmission and Substation Structures Conference

Technology for the Next Generation

 

A Specialty Conference on the

Analysis, Design, Construction, and Maintenance of

Electrical Transmission Line and Substation Structures

Fort Worth, Texas

November 8 – 12, 2009

 

Online abstract submission is required and easy at http://submissions.miracd.com/ASCE/ETS2009/login.asp

Simply follow the directions provided on the Web site.

The Conference will provide a forum for transmission and substation engineers to exchange ideas, concepts, and philosophies, while providing new engineers with the opportunity to learn more about the art and science specific to transmission lines and structures, substation structures, and foundation engineering. The Conference Steering Committee is currently accepting abstracts of papers to be presented in nine (9) technical sessions with case studies strongly encouraged.  A poster session format may also be provided.  Suggested topics for papers are:

 

  • Structural analysis and design
  • Foundations
  • Asset management (including facility life extension and inspection methods)
  • Line upgrading
  • Line and substation design
  • Line and substation siting
  • Construction challenges
  • Emerging technologies
  • Lifeline reliability and performance
  • Major storm events
  • Aesthetic design principles
  • Utility project management

Project Case Studies are encouraged on all of the above topics.

 

Abstracts are due September 24, 2008 and must include the title of the paper, a 200-word maximum description of the content of the paper, the author's name, mailing address, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address.  Notification of acceptance of the paper will be done by e-mail by November 12, 2008. Published papers must be a minimum of 6 pages and a maximum of 12 pages in length including figures, graphs, charts, and photographs.  All speakers are required to submit a PowerPoint presentation 30 days prior to the conference.

Key Dates:


  • Abstracts due September 24, 2008
  • Completed Draft Paper Submitted Electronically February 17, 2009
  • Steering Committee Review February 17 – April 30
  • Comments to Authors Via Email – April 30
  • Final Papers Submitted Electronically – June 30, 2009
  • Power Point Presentations Uploaded to FTP Site –October 9, 2009

 


 

For additional information, please contact Marlon Vogt, Conference Chair at MarlonVogt@alliantenergy.com (319)786-4399 or Debbie Smith, Manager SEI Programs at dsmith@asce.org (703)295-6095