The Philippine Group of IABSE and the Department of Civil Engineering, De La Salle University will hold an Information Forum on ÖUTSTANDING STRUCTURES" om May 4, 2019 at VH207, DLSU, Manila. The forum will highlight lessons on structural design and construction of IABSE Outstanding Structures awardees and finalists. The IABSE Outstanding Structure Award (OStrA) was established in 1998. It is one of the highest distinctions awarded by IABSE and recognises, in different regions of the world, some of the most remarkable, innovative, creative, or otherwise stimulating structures. Sustainability and respect of the environment is also an important factor.
To present selected outstanding structures are Philippine Group members of IABSE:
- Engr. Juanito Cunanan - to present outstanding bridges
- Engr. Adam Abinales - to present outstanding vertical structures
The forum will also promote IABSE, now that it celebrates its 90th year. Dr. Jonathan Dungca and Engr. Asisclo Villafuerte will share their experience and learnings as IABSE members and participant in one of the IABSE symposiums and conferences. Dr. Dungca attended IABSE-Stockholm in 2016 while Villafuerte attended IABSE-Vancouver, Canada in 2017. Dr. Oreta will present about IABSE - history and benefits.
Civil and structural engineers are invited to attend the forum. Register online at https://goo.gl/forms/54j60eBiVoUPGCXn1
