USD2012 International Conference on Uncertainty in Structural Dynamics, 17-19 September, 2012

Objectives

Over the past decades, it is more and more acknowledged that including uncertainty in numerical analysis embodies a very useful and valuable application of the increasing capabilities of modern (high-performance) computer facilities, both in science and in industry. Non-deterministic methodologies enable the numerical simulation of uncertain or variable processes, providing information on ranges of possible behavior rather than unique predictions. This information can only increase the trustworthiness of the underlying analysis, and proves to be of great value in the virtual prototyping process that is becoming a standard in current design engineering practice.

The objective of the USD conference series is to gather scientists and engineers that are active in the field of uncertainty modelling in structural dynamics. The conference intends to create an open discussion forum on current developments and practices in this research area. The conference topics range over analysis techniques, implementation strategies and applications of non-deterministic numerical methods in structural dynamics, covering probabilistic as well as non-probabilistic approaches.

This USD conference will be organised in conjunction with ISMA2012 from 17 till 19 September 2012 in Leuven. Registration is managed by the ISMA staff. A single registration will grant access to both ISMA as well as to the USD conference.

Schedule

• 1 October, 2011: Start of online abstract submission.
• 15 January, 2012: Deadline for submission of abstracts.
• 15 March, 2012: Authors are notified regarding acceptance of their contribution, and receive instructions concerning the format of the paper.
• 1 June, 2012: Deadline for paper submission (in digital format).
• 17-19 September, 2012: ISMA2012-USD2012 conference.

Abstract submission

Potential contributors are requested to submit an abstract (40 lines) through the online submission procedure before 15 January, 2012. The scientific committee will decide upon the selection of the papers. If the abstract is selected, the author will be asked to submit a paper (max. 15 pages), suitable for publication in the conference proceedings.

The online abstract submission will be available in November 2011.

Technical exhibition

Parallel to the conferences, an exhibition of related equipment (FFT-analysers, data acquisition systems, transducers, software packages, etc.) will be organised, to give the conference attendants the chance to face new products.

The exhibition will take place in the entrance hall of the 'college De Valk', where the conference will be held. It will be opened on: Monday 17 September (13h-18.25h), on Tuesday 18 September (8.50h-18.35h) and on Wednesday 19 September (8.50h-13h).

Registration

Online registration will be available from May 2012.

Conference venue

The conference will be held on the city campus of the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, located in the old centre of Leuven.

The Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, founded in 1425, is one of the oldest and most famous universities of the European continent. The historic and artistic past is present everywhere in this charming city which is the true capital of Brabant. The town hall, the beguinage, the numerous churches, monasteries, convents and university colleges are evidence of a glorious past and lend the town a medieval character. Leuven is located in the centre of Belgium only 30km from Brussels and 20km from Brussels National Airport. Practical information and travel information can be found here.

For more information please visit the location website.