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Welcome to the Australia Division/Group
Upcoming Events President Visit to Australia - Capital City Itineraries Melbourne Visit: 29-31 July 2008 Brisbane Visit: 31 July - 5 August Sydney Visit: 5- 7 August Melbourne Planned Highlights: WEDNESDAY 30 JULY 2008 07:30 Graduate House (220 Leicester Street, Carlton) of the University of Melbourne – address a joint meeting with IStructE/IEAust Structural Branch. (The President to talk on “The Burj, Millau Viaduct and the London Eye – how I played no part”) 10:30 Meet and address (mainly) final year students at Melbourne University followed by a discussion session. 19:00 Dinner for IStructE members and guests at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in the HCA Harrison Room, entry via Gate 1. Brisbane Planned Highlights: FRIDAY 1 AUGUST 2008 10:30 -13:00 “Real World of Structural Engineering Research for the 21st Century” Seminar at QUT Faculty of Built Environment & Engineering. (The President to give short address on “IStructE role in promoting research, etc”.) 19.00 for 19:30 The President, Geoff Buck, Dr Keith Eaton and Janet Eaton to host a dinner for IStructE members, partners and guests at Brett’s Wharf. (President to give short address – “Attract, Support, Enthuse” and Dr Keith Eaton to give a talk on “The State of the Nation”). Dress – smart causal (but warm clothes) MONDAY 4 AUGUST 2008 10:00 Brisbane City Council Hall for launch of the “History of Structural Engineering in Brisbane” Exhibition – short speeches by Sarah Buck and Julie Hammer (National President, Engineers Australia) (plus a rep from each of BCC & State Government) followed by morning tea 10:15 Launch of Engineering Week by Engineers Australia President Julie Hammer 10:20 Launch of 100 years of Structural Engineering exhibition by IStructE President Sarah Buck 11:15–14.00 Meeting between Engineers Australia and IStructE to include the re-signing of the mutual recognition agreement In attendance (exhibition opening and meeting) will be: Engineers Australia: (Attendees to be confirmed) Julie Hammer, Peter Taylor, Michael Ganza (President Qld Divn), Phil Blundy (Structural College Chair) and Paul Hummel (Qld Executive Director). IStructE: Sarah Buck, Keith Eaton, Peter Ho, David Donnan, Dave Hargreaves and Mike Fordyce. Sydney Planned Highlights: TUESDAY 5 AUGUST 2008 Presidential Lecture: Evening Dinner for NSW Executive, invited EA and NAWIC Reps with Spouses. Next Seminar - Tuesday 12 August 2008 "3D Steel - The Real Story" Collaborative tools for integrated steel design and manufacture. By Mr Anthony Pollard – ASI National Manager Engineering and Construction Timing: 5.45pm for 6.00pm - 7.30 pm. Venue: Engineering House - Hawken Auditorium 447 Upper Edward Street, Brisbane Register: Phone: John Gardner (07) 3853 5320 ~~ Email: John Gardner ASI State Manager ~~ Online: at the "Event" Section of Eng Aust The seminar will cover the use of tools integrating design and fabrication. For a hardcopy download of the flyer: ~~ PDF copy Presented by:The Institution of Structural Engineers, Engineers Australia, Structural Branch - Queensland Division and ASI Future Seminar - Tuesday 1 August 2008 "Real World Research For The Next Millenium" By Mrs Sarah Buck - IStructE President Timing: 10:30am to 1:00pm. Venue: QUT Gardens Point Campus, A316 Email Register:Keryn Gray QUT The seminar will present Key Note speaker, Sarah Buck, and additional speakers from QUT focusing on the relevance of current research programs. For a hardcopy download of the flyer: ~~ PDF copy Presented by:The Institution of Structural Engineers, & Queensland University of Technology Other Business AUSTRALIA DIVISION NEWS – July / August 2008 Australian Council of Engineering Deans have asked how to produce good engineers for the work place and are looking for feedback, ie. 4 year degree vs 3 + 2 year sandwich, generalist or specialist. Feedback to be sent to: Peter Ho - "peter.ho@alcan.com" ISTRUCTE CENTENARY CELEBRATION – 2008 The Young Structural Engineers International Design Competition will be held again in 2008. Entries are encouraged from Australia including undergraduate teams from Universities. The IStructE Structural Awards 2008 will be focused on attracting international entries. Engineers Australia EngQuest will be run mid-2008 to encourage primary school level participation in engineering activities. Engineering Week will be an opportunity to discuss the female engineer. Australia Division Committee Meeting will be held tba 2008 at tba pm via teleconference from tba Contact David Donnan for more details: Telephone Work: +61-7-3023 6053 Fax Work: +61-7-3023 6023 Email Work: david.donnan@arup.com.au Engineers Australia / Queensland Structural Committee Meeting will be held 8 July 2008 at 7:15 am Robert Bird Group Level 16 - ANZ Centre, 324 Queen Street (cnr Queen & Wharf Street) Contact David Donnan for more details: Telephone Work: +61-7-3023 6053 Fax Work: +61-7-3023 6023 Email Work: david.donnan@arup.com.au | 2008 Australia Division Executive Chairman - Peter Ho (F, Qld) Email: "peter.ho@alcan.com" Ph: 0412 796243 Secretary - David Donnan Email: "david.donnan@arup.com.au" Ph: 07 - 30236053 Treasurer - Dave Hargreaves Email: "Dave.Hargreaves@bne.robertbird.com.au" Ph: 07 - 33192777 Committee Members - Ex-Officio: Mike Fordyce (F, Qld) Email: "mike.fordyce@kbr.com" Ph: 07 - 37216177 Don Gudgeon (F, WA) Email: "gudgeond@bigpond.net.au" Ph: 08 - 9256 1180 Iain Hespe (M, NSW) Email: "iain.hespe@hyderconsulting.com" Ph: 02 - 9807 9000 David Morris (M, Vic) Email: "david_morris@consultant.com" Ph: 03 - 8687 8358 Vinod Odhavji (M, NSW) Email: "odg@odgconsulting.com" Ph: 02 - 9484 3229 Ken Poon (M, WA) Email: "kennethyhpoon@hotmail.com" Ph: 0424 455 377 John Woodside (M, SA) Email: "john.woodside@bigpond.com" Ph: 08 - 8271 8331 Professor Brian Uy (Co-Opted)(M, NSW) Email: "b.uy@uws.edu.au" Ph: 02 - 4736 0137 Web Page Administration Website update: 20 July 2008 Maintenance: Chris McCarthy - "cbmccart@bechtel.com" The Australia Division website is new. The old Division websites for each state are still available: |