Benefits of Membership Australian National Member Group (NMG)
Australian
National
Member Group
Membership of the International Federation for
Structural Concrete Australian NMG
Introduction
The International Federation for Structural Concrete, usually referred to as fib (fédération
internationale du béton) is a non-profit organisation created in 1998 by merging the
Comité Euro-International du Béton (CEB) and Fédération Internationale du Précontrainte
(FIP). These bodies had existed independently since 1952.
The objectives of fib are to develop at an international level the study of scientific
and practical matters capable of advancing the technical, economic, aesthetic and
environmental performance of concrete construction.
These objectives are achieved through:
• stimulation of research
• synthesis of findings from research and practice
• dissemination of the results by way of publications, guidance documents and
the organisation of international congresses and symposia
Front cover image and above:
National Portrait Gallery submitted to
fib for 2010 Awards for Outstanding
Concrete Structures
• production of recommendations for the design and construction of concrete
structures
Architect: Johnson Pilton Walker
Architects Pty Ltd
• informing members on the latest developments in structural concrete.
Building Contractor: John Holland
Engineering Consultant: Arup
This building, dedicated to the
Australian people, exemplifies
excellence in concrete in every aspect
The objectives are pursued in conjunction with technical associations and regional
standardisation organisations.
Photographer – Brett Boardman.
Why Australian membership?
Within a construction market increasingly influenced by international developments and
opportunities, the ability to remain up to date and shape international practices is vital
to Australian industry. Membership of the Australian NMG enables you to join with other
participating Australian organisations to understand the latest developments in structural
concrete and collectively participate in and influence the work of fib Commissions and
Task Groups.
You will be able to network with leading Australian organisations and help determine the
Australian voting position at fib council meetings.
The Australian NMG works to support the objectives of fib and the interests of its
membership.
It serves to:
• positively influence and promote the international work of fib
• foster coordinated participation from Australia in fib commissions and task
groups
• support members in understanding and sharing developments in the work
of fib
• disseminate fib information and publications amongst members
• support international networking
• foster closer links between industry and academia
• make available a wealth of unpublished research and expertise to Australian
committees through members participating in fib commissions and task groups
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Membership
fib has 39 National Member Groups as statutory members, and about
1000 individual or corporate members in about 65 countries.
A National subscription from the Australian NMG entitles the Group to
2 votes at the General Assembly and 4 subscriptions. The Group funds
the Australian National subscription and provides the formal Australian
delegation to fib. The total annual cost is divided equally amongst the
membership – the more members, the lower the individual organisation
fee.
The current Australian NMG members are;
ADG Engineers
Arup
Building and Construction Research and Consulting (BCRC)
Concrete Institute of Australia
Hyder Consulting
Parsons Brinckerhoff
Taylor Thomson Whitting
University of New South Wales
Westkon Precast
fib-news is produced as an integral part of the fib
Journal Structural Concrete. Larger quantities of
offprints are made available to National Members
Groups on request.
March 2009
London 2009:
The future of
concrete structures
“Concrete: 21st Century Superhero”, the
2009 fib symposium, jointly organised by
the UK fib group and JCI, will be held in
London from 22 to 24 June 2009.
The Australian concrete industry can benefit enormously by individuals
from company members bringing back information from their involvement
in fib working bodies, preferably as members but also as corresponding
members. Hence the Australian NMG encourages member companies
to put up appropriately qualified or experienced staff for fib committee
membership with the objective that Australia becomes represented
on all fib Commissions and Task Groups. The knowledge gained will
be of immediate benefit to the NMG companies. Dissemination of that
knowledge to the industry at large will lift Australia’s knowledge, and
therefore its international competitiveness, and in the process lift the
profile of the Australian NMG companies.
Membership benefits include access to a comprehensive range of
products and services including the following:
• Directory – an annual publication – Details the structure and
membership of fib. Outlines the work of the Commissions, Task
Groups, and Special Activity Groups, lists contact names and
their affiliations.
• Bulletins – Access to fib Bulletins. These are a priority output
from fib. They are regularly produced reports on technical,
economic, aesthetic, ergonomic and sustainability aspects of
concrete construction from the Commissions, Task groups and
Special Activity Groups. These fall into 4 categories, Technical
Reports, State-of-the-art Reports, Guides/ manuals and Model
Codes.
• fib news – Quarterly Newsletters – General round up of fib
activities.
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Event overview
This major event will be a forum for all
persons involved in concrete design and
construction. Leading engineers, designers and researchers will examine the
evolution of concrete into a cost-effective,
sustainable structural material, solutions to
meet design needs, and the future of
concrete structures.
With over 200 papers submitted to the
review process, the symposium organisers
are confident of a highly successful event.
The topics addressed will fall within the
symposium’s main themes: sustainability,
durability, materials, structures & construction, design & analysis. The complete
programme can be downloaded from
www.fiblondon09.com.
Technical tours will take advantage of the
current construction boom in London,
allowing visitors access to some of the
most pioneering projects in the city.
Keynote speakers
Dr Ahmad Rahimian is President of WSP
Cantor Seinuk, Structural Engineers, New
York Division of WSP Group. An expert in
the behaviour of structures under seismic
and wind loading, he has written widely
on designing towering structures, and has
been involved in the design and engineering of buildings, stadiums, and bridges
around the world.
Dr Koji Sakai is a Professor at Kagawa
University in Japan. He is Chairman of fib
Commission 3 (Environmental Aspects of
Design and Construction), of the JCI
Committee on Minimization of Global
Warming Substances and Wastes in the
Concrete Sector, and of ISO/TC71/SC8,
Environmental Management for Concrete
and Concrete Structures.
Prof Odd E. Gjørv is a Professor Emeritus
of Structural Engineering at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology
in Trondheim. His research includes
advanced concrete materials and concrete
technology as well as durability of concrete structures in severe environments.
Registration
Register at www.fiblondon09.com and be
part of this important international event.
Special rates are available for students; for
more information, contact the symposium
organisers at: fiblondon09@emap.com.
The new fib
Model Code
An interview with Joost
Walraven
Special Activity Group 5
(SAG 5), New Model Code,
held their latest meeting in
Lausanne in January 2009.
We took the opportunity
to ask the group’s chair,
Prof Joost Walrav en, a
few questions about the
progress of the work.
What is the current state of the w ork,
and w hen do y ou ex pect the Model
Code w ill be published?
JW: We will meet in June of this year to
see if the drafts are really complete and
evaluate what we’re missing; if the group
members agree on that draft, then we can
start to to harmonize and finalize it, and
then send it to the commissions. The
commissions will have maybe half a year
to give their comments and suggestions
for improvements. And then we are in
2010 and we should be able to present
the document as it is to the General
Assembly of fib in Washington.
IN THIS ISSUE
London 2009 symposium
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The new fib Model Code
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fib-news is produced as an integral part of the fib
New
Group
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JournalTask
Structural
Concrete.
offprints are made available to National Members
Groups on request.
Formwork
and falsework
London 2009:
The future of
concrete structures
Keynote speakers
Dr Ahmad Rahimian is President of WSP
Cantor Seinuk, Structural Engineers, New
York activity.
Division of WSP Group. An expert in
London city hall against a backdrop of construction
Structural
Concrete
• 2009 • 10
• No. 1
“Concrete:
21st Century
Superhero”,
the
2009 fib symposium, jointly organised by
the UK fib group and JCI, will be held in
London from 22 to 24 June 2009.
Event overview
This major event will be a forum for all
persons involved in concrete design and
construction. Leading engineers, designers and researchers will examine the
evolution of concrete into a cost-effective,
sustainable structural material, solutions to
meet design needs, and the future of
concrete structures.
With over 200 papers submitted to the
review process, the symposium organisers
are confident of a highly successful event.
The topics addressed will fall within the
symposium’s main themes: sustainability,
durability, materials, structures & construction, design & analysis. The complete
programme can be downloaded from
www.fiblondon09.com.
Technical tours will take advantage of the
current construction boom in London,
allowing visitors access to some of the
most pioneering projects in the city.
the behaviour of structures under seismic
and wind loading, he has written widely
on designing towering structures, and has
been involved in the design and engineering of buildings, stadiums, and bridges
around the world.
Dr Koji Sakai is a Professor at Kagawa
University in Japan. He is Chairman of fib
Commission 3 (Environmental Aspects of
Design and Construction), of the JCI
Committee on Minimization of Global
Warming Substances and Wastes in the
Concrete Sector, and of ISO/TC71/SC8,
Environmental Management for Concrete
and Concrete Structures.
Prof Odd E. Gjørv is a Professor Emeritus
of Structural Engineering at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology
in Trondheim. His research includes
advanced concrete materials and concrete
technology as well as durability of concrete structures in severe environments.
Registration
Register at www.fiblondon09.com and be
part of this important international event.
Special rates are available for students; for
more information, contact the symposium
organisers at: fiblondon09@emap.com.
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The new fib
Model Code
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interview
with Joost
Walraven
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Special Activity Group 5
(SAG 5), New Model Code,
held their latest meeting in
Lausanne in January 2009.
We took the opportunity
to ask the group’s chair,
Prof Joost Walrav en, a
few questions about the
progress of the work.
What is the current state of the w ork,
and w hen do y ou ex pect the Model
Code w ill be published?
JW: We will meet in June of this year to
see if the drafts are really complete and
evaluate what we’re missing; if the group
members agree on that draft, then we can
start to to harmonize and finalize it, and
then send it to the commissions. The
commissions will have maybe half a year
to give their comments and suggestions
for improvements. And then we are in
2010 and we should be able to present
the document as it is to the General
Assembly of fib in Washington.
IN THIS ISSUE
London 2009 symposium
London city hall against a backdrop of construction activity.
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New bulletins
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The new fib Model Code
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New Task Group 8.8
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Formwork and falsework
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Australian
National
Member Group
Join the Australian NMG today and start receiving all the benefits of membership
-To find out more about the Australian NMG contact:
Telephone: (02) 9736 2955
Fax: (02) 9736 2639
Email:
fib_NMG@concreteinstitute.com.au
Web:
www.fib.org.au
Australian NMG
PO Box 3157
Rhodes NSW 2138
CIA and the Australian NMG
The Concrete Institute of Australia (CIA) is a member of the Australian NMG and has agreed to provide the
NMG with secretarial and administration support. CIA membership brings it greater knowledge about the world
concrete scene which is passed on to its members. There is also a symbiotic relationship that brings benefits
to both organisations. However, the fib expertise that the Australian NMG can access is only available to NMG
companies, and then only maximised by NMG companies putting up individuals to actively participate in fib
Commissions and Task Groups.
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