ICWCSS 2020: 14. International Conference on Wood Construction and Structural Safety
February 10-11, 2020 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The International Research Conference Aims and Objectives
The International Research Conference is a federated organization dedicated to bringing together a significant number of diverse scholarly events for presentation within the conference program. Events will run over a span of time during the conference depending on the number and length of the presentations. With its high quality, it provides an exceptional value for students, academics and industry researchers.
ICWCSS 2020: 14. International Conference on Wood Construction and Structural Safety aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Wood Construction and Structural Safety. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the fields of Wood Construction and Structural Safety
Call for Contributions
Prospective authors are kindly encouraged to contribute to and help shape the conference through submissions of their research abstracts, papers and e-posters. Also, high quality research contributions describing original and unpublished results of conceptual, constructive, empirical, experimental, or theoretical work in all areas of Wood Construction and Structural Safety are cordially invited for presentation at the conference. The conference solicits contributions of abstracts, papers and e-posters that address themes and topics of the conference, including figures, tables and references of novel research materials.
Guidelines for Authors
Please ensure your submission meets the conference's strict guidelines for accepting scholarly papers. Downloadable versions of the check list for Full-Text Papers and Abstract Papers.
Please refer to the Paper Submission Guideline, Abstract Submission Guideline and Author Information before submitting your paper.
Conference Proceedings
All submitted conference papers will be blind peer reviewed by three competent reviewers. The peer-reviewed conference proceedings are indexed in the Open Science Index, Google Scholar, Semantic Scholar, Zenedo, OpenAIRE, BASE, WorldCAT, Sherpa/RoMEO, and other index databases. Impact Factor Indicators.
Special Journal Issues
ICWCSS 2020 has teamed up with the Special Journal Issue on Wood Construction and Structural Safety. A number of selected high-impact full text papers will also be considered for the special journal issues. All submitted papers will have the opportunity to be considered for this Special Journal Issue. The paper selection will be carried out during the peer review process as well as at the conference presentation stage. Submitted papers must not be under consideration by any other journal or publication. The final decision for paper selection will be made based on peer review reports by the Guest Editors and the Editor-in-Chief jointly. Selected full-text papers will be published online free of charge.
Conference Sponsor and Exhibitor Opportunities
The Conference offers the opportunity to become a conference sponsor or exhibitor. To participate as a sponsor or exhibitor, please download and complete the Conference Sponsorship Request Form.
Application Forms
Selected Papers
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Effect of Shear Wall Openings on the Fundamental Period of Shear Wall Structures
Anas M. Fares, A. Touqan -
Weaving Social Development: An Exploratory Study of Adapting Traditional Textiles Using Indigenous Organic Wool for the Modern Interior Textiles Market
Seema Singh, Puja Anand, Alok Bhasin -
A Study on the Effect of Mg and Ag Additions and Age Hardening Treatment on the Properties of As-Cast Al-Cu-Mg-Ag Alloys
Ahmed. S. Alasmari, M. S. Soliman, Magdy M. El-Rayes -
Design Optimization of Doubly Fed Induction Generator Performance by Differential Evolution
Mamidi Ramakrishna Rao -
Design for Metal Additive Manufacturing: An Investigation of Key Design Application on Electron Beam Melting
Wadea Ameen, Abdulrahman Al-Ahmari, Osama Abdulhameed -
Effective Wind-Induced Natural Ventilation in a Residential Apartment Typology
Tanvi P. Medshinge, Prasad Vaidya, Monisha E. Royan -
Design and Fabrication of a Parabolic Trough Collector and Experimental Investigation of Wind Impact on Direct Steam Production in Tehran
H. Akhbari, M. Bidi, A. Bakhtiari, S. Eslami -
Behavioral Mapping and Post-Occupancy Evaluation of Meeting-Point Design in an International Airport
Meng-Cong Zheng, Yu-Sheng Chen -
Comprehensive Studies on the Aerodynamic Characteristics of Subsonic Scarf Inlets
M. Jegannath, V. Akshaya, B. Arunkumar, G. Lakshmi Soundharya, V. Thenmozhi, S. Varun, V. R. S. Kumar -
Taguchi Robust Design for Optimal Setting of Process Wastes Parameters in an Automotive Parts Manufacturing Company
Charles Chikwendu Okpala, Christopher Chukwutoo Ihueze -
Effectiveness Evaluation of a Machine Design Process Based on the Computation of the Specific Output
Barenten Suciu -
The Effects of T-Walls on Urban Landscape and Quality of Life and Anti-Terror Design Concept in Kabul, Afghanistan
Fakhrullah Sarwari, Hiroko Ono -
Investigating Aesthetics According to Gestalt's Theories and Principles of Architectural Design
D. Moussazadeh, A. Aytug -
Optimization of Two Quality Characteristics in Injection Molding Processes via Taguchi Methodology
Joseph C. Chen, Venkata Karthik Jakka -
A Topology for High Voltage Gain Half-Bridge Z-Source Inverter with Low Voltage Stress on Capacitors
M. Nageswara Rao
Wood construction design
Design of wood framing
Wood materials and properties
Wood species
Lumber sizes
Lumber grades
Structural wood panels
Lumber design values
Structural evaluation
Structural safety checks
Frame construction
Timber construction
Fastenings, connections and notching
Problems
Fire protection requirements
Innovative wood products and building systems
Prefabricated systems
Cross laminated timber
Building techniques
Grade marking
Lumber seasoning
Protection of materials
Platform frame
Balloon frame
Fastenings
Truss-framed construction
Plank and beam construction
Wood foundations
Wood supports embedded in ground
Abstracts/Full-Text Paper Submission Deadline | December 12, 2019 | |
Notification of Acceptance/Rejection | December 31, 2019 | |
Final Paper (Camera Ready) Submission & Early Bird Registration Deadline | January 11, 2020 | |
Conference Dates | February 10-11, 2020 |
Ali Sarrafi Nik | Islamic Azad Unversity, IR |
Farzaneh Hadafi | Islamic Azad University, IR |
Kausalyah Venkatason | Universiti Teknologi MARA, MY |
Rosnah Shamsudin | Universiti Putra Malaysia, MY |
Mohammadreza Vafaei | Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, MY |
Hanafizan Hussain | Multimedia University, MY |
Saifudin Hafiz Yahaya | Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, MY |
Mohammed Abdelfatah Alhoot | International Medical School, MY |
Massoomeh Hedayati Marzbali | Universiti Sains Malaysia, MY |
Olumide Bolarinwa Ayodele | Universiti Teknologi Petronas, MY |
Raja Aziz Raja Maarof | Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysia France Institute , MY |
Senthil Pari | Multimedia University, MY |
Zohreh Asadi-Shekari | Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, MY |
Mehdi Moeinaddini | Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, MY |
Amimul Ahsan | UPM, MY |
Been Seok Yew | Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, MY |
Ruhizal Roosli | Universiti Sains Malaysia, MY |
Ridzuan Hussin | Sultan Idris Education University, MY |
Wan Ahmad Yusmawiza Wan Yusoff | International Islamic University, MY |
Sharifah Maszura Syed Mohsin | Universiti Malaysia Pahang, MY |
Ramana Murthy Gajula | Multimedia University (Malacca Campus), MY |
Roslina Ibrahim | Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, MY |
Chockalingam Aravind Vaithilingam | Taylor's University, MY |
Bassam Rajabi | University of Malaya, MY |
Zainal Abidin Akasah | Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, MY |
Zamri Omar | Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, MY |
Harozila Ramli | Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, MY |
Mohd Fauzi Sedon | Sultan Idris Education University, MY |
Tajul Shuhaizam Said | Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, MY |
Cheefai Tan | Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, MY |
Participation Type | Early Registration Fees | Registration Fees |
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Non-Student Oral/Poster Presenter Registration | € 350 | € 400 |
Student Oral/Poster Presenter Registration | € 300 | € 350 |
Listener Registration | € 250 | € 300 |
Additional Paper Publication | € 100 |
All conference materials and services will be delivered digitally to the participant with the online conference management system. Conference registration includes the following digital materials and services:
- e-certificates [for Authors: Certificate of Attendance and Presentation; for Listeners: Certificate of Attendance; for Chairs: Certificate of Attendance and Appreciation; for Presenters: Certificate of Best Presentation (if conferred based appraisal)]
- e-program
- e-book
- e-name badge
- e-receipt
- e-presentation
Presentation Types:
- Physical presentation is an oral conferencing presentation that is made using digital technology including embedded digital elements ( texts, tables, graphs, or videos ) for PowerPoint sharing.
- Digital presentation is a digital conferencing presentation that is made using digital technology including embedded digital elements ( texts, tables, graphs, or videos ) for PowerPoint sharing.
Early Bird Registration
Early Bird registration is valid until 2020-01-11 23:59:59
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Other Events

February 2021 in Kuala Lumpur
- Event Code: 21MY02ICWCSS
- Abstract/Full-Text Paper Submission: December 12, 2019
- Notification of Acceptance/Rejection: December 31, 2019
- Final Paper and Early Bird Registration: January 11, 2021
- Conference Date: February 11-12, 2021