Mechanics
of USA, the British Society for Strain Measurement,
the Japanese Society of Materials Science and the Japanese
Society for Experimental Mechanics.
ECF16
will focus in all aspects of structural integrity with
the objective of improving the safety and performance
of engineering structures, components, systems and their
associated materials. ECF16 will include two tracks
devoted to failure analysis of engineering materials
and structures, and nanomaterials and nanostructures.
Emphasis will be given to micro- and nanoelectromechanical
systems (MEMS and NEMS). The technical program of ECF16
is the product of hard work and devotion of more than
160 world leading experts to whom I am greatly indebted.
ECF16 will comprise invited lectures by eminent academics
from both sides of the Atlantic together with contributed
oral and poster presentations covering all aspect of
fracture and fatigue. During the conference special
symposia covering major areas of research activity organized
by members of the Scientific Advisory Board will take
place including a symposium on “Measuring, Monitoring
and Modeling Concrete Properties” in honor of
Professor S.P. Shah of Northwestern University.
The
attendees of ECF16 will have the opportunity to interact
with the most outstanding world leaders and get acquainted
with the latest developments in the area of failure
of engineering and nano materials and structures. ECF16
will be a forum of university, industry and government
interaction and exchange of ideas in an area of utmost
scientific and technological importance.
I
am sure that besides the superb technical program, you
will enjoy the majestic city of Alexandroupolis with
its unique beaches and scenic beauty, the areas of historical
interest and archeological importance of the prefecture
of Thrace, our one-day excursion to the nearby island
of Samothrace, the delicious local cuisine, and the
traditional Greek hospitality.
ECF16
will be an unforgettable event from the scientific,
social and recreational point of view.
Welcome
to Alexandroupolis
Emmanuel
E. Gdoutos
ECF16 Chairman |
