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	      AI Techniques in Engineering and Mechanics

			 A Special Session of
			 
			      EIGHTEENTH
		       SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE
		 ON THEORETICAL AND APPLIED MECHANICS

			 April 14 - 16, 1996

			 TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA



     Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques are now being used
     by the practicing engineer to solve a whole range of
     heretofore intractable problems.  This session will consist
     of paper presentations describing the practical application
     of AI in all branches of engineering and 
     mechanics, and thus will serve as
     a forum for the transfer of knowledge in this rapidly
     developing field.  Papers are welcome from
     individuals and research groups on the subject of
     applications of AI including, but not limited to, the
     following topics:


     Systems and techniques such as:

     Expert systems, knowledge acquisition, knowledge-based
     systems, interactive knowledge-based systems, intelligent
     CAD/CAM systems, signal processing, sensor and data
     fusion, adaptive learning systems, neural networks,
     performance analysis, machine-vision systems, deductive
     databases, knowledge representation, modelling, learning
     heuristics, intelligent control systems, fuzzy logic, and
     genetic algorithms.

     Engineering applications including:

     Manufacturing, industrial engineering, production
     engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering,
     electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, process
     control, robotics, autonomous vehicles, and communication.


To submit a paper to the special session, follow instructions in
the general SECTAM XVIII announcement (included below). 
Please indicate that the paper is for the AI special session.
Contact persons for information on the special session are:

Robert E. Smith
Phone: (205) 348-1618
Email: rob@comec4.mh.ua.edu 
and
Charles L. Karr
Phone: (205) 348-0066
Email: ckarr@buster.eng.ua.edu
Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics
University of Alabama
Box 870278
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
Fax: (205) 348-7240

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			   CALL FOR PAPERS

			     SECTAM XVIII

			      EIGHTEENTH
		       SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE
		 ON THEORETICAL AND APPLIED MECHANICS

			 April 14 - 16, 1996

			 TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA




			      Hosted by

		      The University of Alabama



ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The Southeastern Conference on Theoretical and Applied Mechanics
(SECTAM) has been held biannually since 1962 to 
provide a forum for researchers from all over the world to 
publish the results of their investigations and to promote the 
exchange of new ideas in theoretical and applied mechanics.  
During the past thirty-three years, SECTAM has gained an 
international reputation for high quality presentations and
 proceedings.  Practitioners from industry, government, and 
education are invited to participate.  The program consists of a 
keynote address and invited and contributed papers.

TOPICS
Original papers are solicited in all areas of theoretical and 
applied mechanics and related topics.  Papers are especially 
sought in the areas of biomechanics and penetration/impact 
dynamics in which symposia are planned.  If researchers would 
like to propose additional symposia in other areas, 
please contact H. B. Wilson.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUTHORS
Research results can be submitted either as an abstract or a 
full-length paper.  Only full-length papers will be published 
in the hardback proceedings of the conference.  Both abstracts and 
full-length papers will be reviewed.  Accepted abstracts and full-
length papers will be presented at the conference.

  Abstracts
Abstracts are required for review by the Editorial Committee.  
Authors of accepted abstracts will present their work at the 
conference.  Abstracts are limited to two single-spaced pages in 
length.  Abstracts will be reprinted in a soft-cover collection 
and available for attendees at the conference.

  Full-length Papers
Full-length papers are required for review by the Editorial 
Committee.  Authors of accepted papers will be instructed to 
provide a complete camera-ready manuscript.  Accepted papers will 
be presented at the conference and will be published in 
the hard-bound proceedings, which will be available at the time 
of the conference.

  Student Paper Competition
After the successful student program introduced in 1992, SECTAM 
is proud to organize the Third Student Paper 
Competition.  Student papers must be authored by students only.  
Faculty collaboration, if any, should be recognized in an 
acknowledgment section.  Papers in this category will also be 
reviewed by the Editorial Committee and must adhere to the 
conference guidelines and deadlines.  Authors of accepted papers 
will be instructed to provide a complete camera-ready 
manuscript for publication in the hard-bound proceedings and are 
expected to present their work at the conference.  A panel 
of judges will evaluate paper presentations and select the best 
papers.  Plaques and cash prizes will be awarded to the authors 
of the best papers during the conference.  Awards for the best 
three papers are $300, $200, and $100.

  Specially Organized Technical Sessions and Panel Discussions
Individuals and/or groups who wish to organize technical sessions 
or panel discussions focusing on specific technical issues 
of current interest should write to the Conference Executive 
Chair by June 30, 1995 describing the proposed session.  Full-
length papers for these special sessions must be submitted to the 
Editorial Committee Chair.

Mail three copies of full-length papers or abstracts by 
September 30, 1995 to:
H. B. Wilson, Editorial Committee Chair, SECTAM XVIII
Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics
University of Alabama
Box 870278
Tuscaloosa, AL  35487-0278
email: hwilson@ua1vm.ua.edu

EDITORIAL COMMITTEE
H. B. Wilson, University of Alabama, Chair
W. F. Ames, Georgia Institute of Technology
R. C. Batra, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
C. W. Bert, University of Oklahoma
R. A. Schapery, University of Texas at Austin
D. S. Stewart, University of Illinois
F. F. Swinson, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
J. L. Hill, University of Alabama, Chair
K. K. Stevens, Florida Atlantic University, Vice Chair
H. B. Wilson, University of Alabama, Editorial Committee Chair
S. C. Gambrell, Jr., University of Alabama, Secretary/Treasurer
T. H. Moulden and B. N. Antar, SECTAM XVI, University of 
Tennessee Space Institute
F. A. Akl, SECTAM XVII, Louisiana Tech University

DEADLINES
June 30, 1995		Proposals for specially organized 
                        technical sessions and/or panel discussions
September 30, 1995	Deadline for full-length papers
December 30, 1995	Notification of acceptance
January 31, 1996	Deadline for camera-ready manuscripts
February 15, 1996	Program and conference material mailed to 
                        prospective participants
March 8, 1996		Deadline for conference rates at hotels
April 14-16, 1996	Conference

CONFERENCE INFORMATION
For technical information, please contact:			

J. L. Hill, SECTAM XVIII Executive Chair		
Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics		
University of Alabama
Box 870278, 210 Hardaway Hall
Tuscaloosa, AL  35487-0278	
Phone:  (205) 348-1628	
FAX:  (205) 348-7240
email:  jhill@ua1vm.ua.edu	


For general information, please contact:

Ms. Patty Stewart, SECTAM XVIII
University of Alabama					
Box 870278						
Tuscaloosa, AL  35487-0278
Phone:  (205) 348-7251
FAX:  (205) 348-7240					
email:  mhdept@ua1vm.ua.edu


World Wide Web:	
http://hamton.eng.ua.edu/college/orgs/esm/sectam.html


REGISTRATION FORM				
SECTAM XVIII, April 14-16, 1996, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Name:	________________________________	
Title:  __________________________________________

Address	  _______________________________
___________________________________________________

City	 ________________________________   
State/Country _______________________ Zip ___________

Telephone  _____________ Fax _______________ 
Email (internet) ___________________________________

PLEASE CHECK APPROPRIATE ITEMS BELOW:

Registration fee:     
_____   $175 early bird or    
_____  $200 after February 28, 1996
		
(including the costs of a copy of the proceedings, 
a banquet, a lunch, and two breakfasts)
Author page charge:  $17/single-spaced page of camera-ready 
manuscript
		              
Total page charge _________________________
Student registration fee for technical sessions only 
(meals and proceedings extra):
		    
_____  $35 early bird or      _____  $45 after February 28, 1996
		
(Authors of student papers are exempt from page charges.)

	
______ Amount enclosed:  __________________________________

	
______ I am interested in the Spouse/Friends Program.

Please make check, money order, or draft payable in U.S. 
currency to:  
			
The University of Alabama - SECTAM XVIII

Please mail the completed form with payment to:

Registration Services
College of Continuing Studies
University of Alabama
Box 870388
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0388

Phone in Registration (credit card only):
(205) 348-3000

Fax Registration (credit card or purchase order):
(205) 348-6614

Fax or phone in registration must have PO # or credit card #
and information. If PO # is used, please attach.

THE BRYANT CONFERENCE CENTER & HOTEL
The Bryant Conference Center will be the site for SECTAM XVIII.  
The Bryant Conference Center and Sheraton Capstone 
Inn are located on the campus of the University of Alabama and 
adjacent to the Paul Bear Bryant Museum.  The hotel 
offers high quality service in a cordial atmosphere with modern 
comfortable facilities.  Room rates per night for the 
conference are:			
Single Occupancy:	$65.00
Double Occupancy:	$75.00
For reservations, please call the Sheraton Capstone Inn 
(205) 752-3200.  The cut-off date for hotel conference rates is 
March 8, 1996.

Alternatively, the newly-constructed Hampton Inn is located 
less than a mile from campus and may be reached at 
(205) 553-9800.  
Room rates per night are:	
Single Occupancy:	$50.00
Double Occupancy:	$55.00
Information about other accommodations will be provided with 
your registration confirmation.

TRAVEL INFORMATION
Direct airline service to Tuscaloosa, Alabama is available on 
American Eagle from their hub in Nashville, Tennessee.  Most 
major airlines fly into Birmingham International Airport.  
Tuscaloosa is a one-hour trip southwest on I20/59 from 
Birmingham.  Car rentals are available at the airport.

SPOUSES/FRIENDS PROGRAM
Information about the Spouses/Friends Program will be available 
at registration.  Please check the box on the registration 
form to receive more information on such area attractions as:
Mound Archaeological Park and Museum (Native American 
Archeology, Geology)
Historical University Campus Buildings
Gulf States Paper Corporation (Guided Tours of a Fabulous 
Collection of American Art)
Scenic Tannehill State Park (Museum, Crafts, Nature Trails, 
Civil War Iron Works, Water Powered Grist Mill)


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