Proceedings of the 5TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION
6 – 7 October, 2016, Kaunas, Lithuania
Kaunas University of Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture
Preparation of Papers for International conference Advanced Construction
First author1, second author2, third author3* corresponding author is marked using asterisk
1
Affiliation and full address of the author(s)
Kaunas University of Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Studentu st. 48, LT51367 Kaunas, Lithuania
3*
Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Sauletekio ave. 11, LT-10223
Vilnius, Lithuania
2
*Corresponding author: Firstname.lastname@domain.org
These instructions provide the guidelines for preparing papers for the conference. The length of the manuscript is not strictly
limited, but the suggested length is 5-12 pages. The abstract should not exceed 3000 characters. The abstract should contain
short background, methods, results and conclusion of the research or study. The abstract must clearly state the novelty of
the work regarding the journal fields. Paper should consist of introduction, methods, results and discussion, conclusions,
references, and, if necessary, acknowledgements.
KEYWORDS: provide up to five keywords or phrases in alphabetical order, separated by commas.
Introduction
Write the paper using Microsoft Office Word format (*.doc, *.docx), 10 pts Times New Roman font.
The paper should be send by email konf.statyba@ktu.lt together with Extended Abstract and Guaranty form.
For easiness of writing the article this guidance is provided in digital version, so authors can write directly in this
format.
The introduction should provide a clear statement of the problem, the relevant literature on the subject, and the
proposed approach or solution. It should be understandable to the colleagues from a broad range of scientific disciplines.
Methods
The author‘s guarantee form should accompany your submission. Authors are responsible for obtaining any security
clearances. All authors have to sign the copyright transfer form. The signed copyright form has to be scanned and uploaded
as a supplementary file on the web-site.
Only metric units (SI) should be used in a manuscript. After the first appearance of a term in full a standard
abbreviation may be used. Superscripts not slashes should be used to describe units, e.g. m 3.
Results
Figures and/or tables can be included in the discussion of results of the research or study. Each figure and table must
be clearly referenced in the text (e.g. Fig. 4, Table 1).
3.1. Figures
Experiment or study results can be illustrated in the form of figures (graphics or picture, see example Fig.1). The
figures must be numbered continuously throughout the text as shown in example. Title of figure is set under the figure.
Figures’ resolution of scanned picture has to be not less than 300 dpi.
Proceedings of the 5TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION
6 – 7 October, 2016, Kaunas, Lithuania
Kaunas University of Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture
Fig. 1. Example of the figure in the text
Tables and figures should be inserted in the text near to the place they are mentioned for the first time.
3.2. Tables
The title should be set above the table. Table is set centered alignment, and table limits must not exceed margins of
the page. The tables must be numbered continuously throughout the text as shown in example.
Table 1. Example of the table in the text
Item
Font
S
ize
Title of
paper
Authors'
names
Authors'
address
Text,
Formulae
Times New
Roman
Times New
Roman
Times New
Roman
Times New
Roman
S
tyle
1
2
B
old
1
2
B
old
1
2
N
orm
1
0
N
orm
Discussion
Equations and their numbering should be of 12 pts font size. Here is the example of formula in the text:
1
(1)

1
1
 1
f
s
where:
- explain the meaning of the variable; – explain the meaning of the variable; - explain the meaning
of the variable.
Equations should be numbered consecutively and referenced in the text (Eq. 1).
Citations in the text should be denoted with the author's surname and the year of publication (e.g.: using the data
obtained by Wargocki et al. (1999) or using data from literature (Tung 2001, Benson and Roe 2000). If the reference is
made to two or more papers written by the same author(s) in the same year, the citations should be differentiated by a letter
(e.g.: (Bučas 2001a). If the “author” is institution, please use acronym or abbreviation (e.g.: (HHC 2012).
Conclusions
A conclusion may review the main points of the paper do not replicate the abstract as the conclusion. A conclusion
might elaborate on the importance of the work or suggest applications and extensions. Make sure that the whole text of your
paper observes the textual arrangement on this page.
Acknowledgment
Please acknowledge anyone who made substantial contributions to the conception and / or design of the study,
acquisition of data, or analysis and interpretation of data, or who was involved in drafting the manuscript or revising it
Proceedings of the 5TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION
6 – 7 October, 2016, Kaunas, Lithuania
Kaunas University of Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture
critically for important intellectual content, but who does not meet the criteria for authorship. Please also include source(s)
of funding, if possible. In addition, please also acknowledge anyone who contributed materials essential for the study.
References
References should be listed at the end of the manuscript in alphabetical order. Journal names should be given in full
and should not be translated. Titles of papers should be given in their original language and they should be followed by a
translation into English in the square brackets. Capitalize only the first word in a paper title, except for proper nouns and
element symbols.
Examples:
Reference to a journal publication:
Wargocki P., Wyon D.P., Baik Y.K., Clausen G., Fanger P.O. Perceived air quality, sick building syndrome (SBS)
symptoms and productivity in an office with two different pollution loads. Indoor Air, 1999; 3(9): 165-179.
Vitkuvienė, J. Buvusių dvarų sodybų reikšmė miesto savitumui [Influence of manor residences on the identity of the
city]. Urbanistika ir architektūra, 2005; 3(29): 120-124.
Reference to a book:
Strunk Jr W. White EB. The elements of style. 3rd ed. New York: Macmillan; 1979.