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ON BARCELONA
Barcelona’s
personality reflects an ever-changing multifarious image,
which is based upon a social mosaic constructed during a two
thousand-year historical process that has made the city unique.
Barcelona’s ancient past is projected into its present
through its buildings and streets. This, in turn, accounts for
its rich cultural and artistic heritage. In the 19th Century,
Barcelona’s fabulously well-structured layout designed by
Lesseps contributed to the spreading of the already
flourishing Modernist architecture in the city. This 19th
Century heritage, still one of the best preserved in the world,
will be celebrated in 2002 with the 150th birth Anniversary of
Antonio Gaudi, the outstanding Modernist architect. With the
1992 Olympic Games, Barcelona carried out widespread
modernisation which, combined with its well-kept appearance,
renewed its international image enhancing the city’s
presence on the international scene.
CONFERENCE &
EXHIBITION VENUE
The Conference and
Exhibition will take place at the Palau de Congressos
de Barcelona, situated inside the city, close to Plaça Espanya, at the foot of Montjuïch
Mountain. The modern underground,
bus and rail network provide easy connections from the Congress Centre
to the airport (20 minutes) as well as to all parts of Barcelona.
TECHNICAL AND SCIENTIFIC
PROGRAM
The session subjects consider the industrial application of the
different methods of NDT in the following areas:
Accreditation of laboratories and inspection
bodies. Aerospace. Aeronautics. Automotion. Archaeology. Art. Chemical and
Petrochemical. Building. Computer procesing. Landmines detection.
Material characterisation. Non-metallic materials.
Nuclear. Offshore industry. Pipe lines. Power stations. Pressure
vessels. Probability of detection and validation. Quality management.
Radiation protection. Railroads. Ship building. Standardisation. Steel
industry. Steel structures. Training and Certification.
CALL
FOR PAPERS
First
announcement and call for papers: October 2000.
Latest submittal of abstracts: July 31, 2001.
Latest submittal of full papers:
Januray 31, 2002.
Authors who want to submit a paper are asked to follow the
instructions
indicated in the Abstract form.
Authors of abstracts accepted for
presentation will be contacted by October 31, 2001, Final papers must
be prepared in accordance with connference guidelines (supplied upon
acceptarce of abstracts).
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
The official language of the 8th European Conference on
Non-destructive
Testing is English. Simultaneous translation to Spanish will be provided in
relevant sessions.
LIABILITY AND INSURANCE
Neither the AEND, nor Pacifico, S.A. will assume responsibility whatsoever
for damage or injury to persons or property during the Conference.
Participants are recommended to arrange their own travel and health insurance.
SOCIAL PROGRAMME
Special events are arranged to help you to enjoy your stay in Barcelona and
to give you an insight into the Mediterranean cultural way of life.
- Monday, June 17, 2002 (19.00 h. to 21.00h.)
Get-together Party – Hotel Fira
Place An informal reception at the Hotel Fira Palace, situated close to the
Conference Centre.
Concert – Basilica de Santa María del Mar An exclusive opportunity to
enjoy the beauty of the 14th Century breathtaking Basilica Santa Maria del
Mar, situated in the old district of: "la Ribera". This Church, which provides
incredible acoustic conditions for any type of concerts, is considered the
foremost achievement of Catalan Gothic architecture on account of the purity
of its lines and the harmony of its proportions.
Gala Dinner – A special moment to enjoy a
nice evening with friends and colleagues.
SIGHTSEEING TOURS
A nice programme is prepared for Participants and Accompanying Persons, to
delight in discovering the special flavour of Barcelona and surroundings…
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