Call for papers--Domes in the World

Call for papers

Domes in the World
International Congress
Florence
November 3-6, 2011

Deadline for abstracts submission: July 31, 2010

Application Information

    <URL:http://domesintheworld.wordpress.com>

Conceived by the Romualdo Del Bianco Foundation

Main Sessions of the Congress

    I.      Cultural Identity given by Domes

                Ancient and Contemporary
                Landscapes and Skylines

    II.     The Symbolism of Domes

    III.    Dome Shapes and their Geometrical Genesis

    IV.     Construction and Conservation

                Constitutive Elements: Shells (single or double),
                Ground Supports, Pendentives, Drums, Openings,
                Coverings  and Protections, Facings, Decoration

                Building and Conservation Techniques: Materials,
                Bonds, Structural Systems, Wooden Domes etc.

                Survey, Analysis and Documentation: Objectives,
                Instruments, Methods

                Deterioration and Conservation: Theory, History and
                Practices of Dome Strengthening

    V.      Contemporary Domes and Vaults

For more details regarding Domes in the World, see

Andrea Redditi
Secretariat office
Fly Events S.r.l.
Via del Giglio 10, 50123
Firenze, Italia
+39  55 285588
Fax: +39 55 283260


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