Introduction
The annual conference on Boundary Elements and other Mesh Reduction Methods (BEM/MRM) which started in 1978 is now in its 46th year.
The meetings since 1978 have produced a collection of edited volumes in which the major developments in the field have been represented. This valuable series has been offered in digital form since 1993, with all papers available Open Access in the Wessex Institute’s eLibrary website (www.witpress.com/elibrary), where they can be easily accessed and downloaded for free.
Since starting in 1978 the Conference has attracted high quality papers that report further advances in techniques that reduce or eliminate the type of meshes associated with finite elements or finite differences, for instance.
Theoretical advances and new foundations have been reported at the Conference for more than 40 years, helping to expand the range of applications as well as the type of materials in response to industrial and professional requirements. This ability to evolve is reflected in the history of the Conference which has ensured the success of the meetings as well as the establishment of a community of stakeholders.
As design, analysis and manufacture become more integrated the chances are that the users will be less aware of the capabilities of the analytical techniques that are at the core of the process. This reinforces the need to retain expertise in certain specialised areas of numerical methods, such as BEM/MRM, to ensure that all new tools perform satisfactorily in the integrated process.
The maturity of BEM since 1978 has resulted in a substantial number of industrial applications which demonstrate the accuracy, robustness and easy use of the technique. Their range still needs to be widened, taking into account the potentialities of the Mesh Reduction techniques in general.
This well-established conference acts as a forum to discuss new ideas and critically compare results before the solution and tools are released to end users.
The meeting welcomes all stakeholders interested in the methods and particularly the participation of young researchers. Their new contributions have been the principal reason why the conference has continued to evolve.
Conference Topics
The following list covers some of the topics to be presented at BEM/MRM 46. Papers on other subjects related to the objectives of the conference are also welcome.
- Advanced formulations
- Hybrid foundations
- Advanced meshless and mesh reduction methods
- Structural mechanics applications
- Solid mechanics
- Heat and mass transfer
- Electrical engineering and electromagnetics
- Computational methods
- Fluid flow modelling
- Damage mechanics and fracture
- Dynamics and vibrations
- Engineering applications
- Interfacing with other methods
- Coupling with design and manufacturing
- Solution of large systems of equations
- Fast multipole BEM
- H-matrices and wavelets
- Multiscale problems
- Applications in Biomedical engineering
- Particle-particle interaction methods
- Design optimisation and inverse problems
- Stochastic modelling
- Wave propagation phenomena
- Nanocomposites and nanofluids
- Molecular dynamics simulations
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning
- Case Studies
Benefits of Attending
USB Drive
Delegates will receive a USB drive at the conference containing the presented papers.
Publication
Papers presented at BEM/MRM 46 are to be published in a volume of WIT Transactions on Engineering Sciences (Electronic ISSN: 1743-3533). The publication will be available in both electronic and hard copy.
Indexing
The WIT Transactions are DOI registered with CrossRef and are currently listed in indexing services such as Scopus and Google Scholar, as well as being submitted to the Web of Science. All conference books are listed in the British Library and American Library of Congress.
Open Access and Digital Archive
All conference papers are archived permanently on our electronic library where they can be downloaded for free (www.witpress.com/elibrary).
Peer review
To ensure the quality of our publications, abstracts and papers are double peer-reviewed by members of the International Scientific Advisory Committee and other experts, with manuscripts processed through CrossRef Similarity Check to screen for plagiarism.
Reduced Fee for PhD Students
The Wessex Institute believes in the importance of encouraging PhD students to present and publish innovative research at its conferences. As a result, the Institute offers PhD students a much-reduced conference fee.
Networking
Participants can present their research and interact with experts from around the world, as part of a unique community.
Publication of Papers
Peer review
To ensure the quality of our publications, abstracts and papers are double peer-reviewed by members of the International Scientific Advisory Committee and other experts, with manuscripts processed through CrossRef Similarity Check to screen for plagiarism.
Publication
Papers presented at BEM/MRM 46 are to be published in a volume of WIT Transactions on Engineering Sciences (Electronic ISSN: 1743-3533). The publication will be available in both electronic and hard copy.
Indexing
The WIT Transactions are DOI registered with CrossRef and are currently listed in indexing services such as Scopus and Google Scholar, as well as being submitted to the Web of Science. All conference books are listed in the British Library and American Library of Congress.
Open Access and Digital Archive
All conference papers are archived permanently on our electronic library where they can be downloaded for free (www.witpress.com/elibrary).
George Green Medal
The George Green Medal was established by the University of Mississippi at Oxford, Mississippi, USA, and the Wessex Institute and is supported by Elsevier. It is in honour of the man who single-handedly set up the basis for the modern Boundary Element Method, among other notable achievements.
The Medal is awarded to those scientists who have carried out original work with practical applications in the field of Boundary Elements and other Mesh Reduction Methods, continuing in this manner to further develop the pioneering ideas of George Green. They are also persons of the highest integrity who, by sharing their knowledge, have helped to establish research groups all around the world. The Medal is given once a year and is presented during the BEM/MRM Conference.
The George Green Medal 2023 will be presented on the occasion of the 46th International Conference on Boundary Elements and other Mesh Reduction Methods (BEM/MRM 46). The ceremony will take place online during a special session, followed by a keynote address from the medal recipient. The date of the ceremony will be confirmed at a later stage.
George Green (1793-1841)
George Green was a self-taught genius who mysteriously delivered one of the most influential mathematics and physics works of all time. He educated himself in mathematics and self-published the work “An Essay on the Application of Mathematical Analysis to the Theories of Electricity and Magnetism”. In his very first article, he derived Green’s first, second and third identities, forged the concept of Green’s function, and solved the problem of the electrical potential created by a single charge placed inside a spherical metal shell. The ideas of Green’s function forever changed the landscape of science, as many physics and mathematics problems have been solved using this technique. As Green died early, and his work was discovered only posthumously, it remains a mystery today how Green could produce such a masterpiece without the guidance of a great teacher or school and, in fact, without a formal education. Only recently, due to the advent of powerful computers, has it been possible to take full advantage of Green’s pioneering developments.
2023 George Green Medal Recipient
Professor Ferri M H Aliabadi, PhD, FRAeS, Imperial College London, UK
Ferri Aliabadi is Professor of Aerostructures and holds the endowed Zaharrof Chair in Aviation (https://www.nature.com/articles/154234a0.pdf). Head of Department of Aeronautics, Imperial College (2009-2017). Prior to joining Imperial College in 2005, he was Professor of Computational Mechanics, Director of Research and the Director of Aerospace Engineering at Queen Mary, University of London (1997-2004) (https://www.imperial.ac.uk/people/m.h.aliabadi).
Ferri Aliabadi’ s work covers a wide range of topics related to the field of Solids and Structures, with particular emphasis on the development of boundary element methods for modelling fracture processes and related structural integrity issues. During the last decade, he has pursued research and development in Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) for composite airframe (http://www.imperial.ac.uk/structural-integrity-health-monitoring/).
Ferri Aliabadi has published 470 papers in international journals and authored two books. He has coordinated and participated in 36 national and European research projects and continues to work closely with the aerospace sector in UK and Europe.
Location
Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, is one of the oldest cities in Europe and predates other European capitals such as London, Paris and Rome. Lisbon has a rich and diverse history and is thought to have been founded by Phoenicians. Its compact historic centre means that it is easy to explore through the characteristic narrow and winding streets. The city boasts many museums, squares, towers, gardens and cafes as well as the Castle of St George, which overlooks Lisbon in its entirety.
Castelo de São Jorge, dates back to the 11th Century, although it is thought the first fortifications on the hilltop were erected during the 2nd Century. The Castle overlooks Lisbon and the Tagus River is one of the city’s top attractions and visitors are able to climb the towers and walk along the walls. There are three guided tours daily in Portuguese, English and Spanish.
The UNESCO-listed Monastery, Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, is another must-see in the parish of Belem, Lisbon. Populated by the monks of the Order of St Jerome until the order was dissolved in 1833, the Monastery then served as a school and orphanage until around 1940. The monastery is one of the most prominent examples of the Portuguese Late Gothic Manueline style of architecture in Lisbon.
Lisbon enjoys 290 days of sunshine a year and the temperature rarely drops below 15 degrees centigrade. As a coastal city, there are also fantastic sandy beaches easily accessible by public transport.
Lisbon tops a recent list of travel destinations.
Travel Information
Travelling by air
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
Lisbon International Airport is very well connected internationally. Direct flights are available from most major airports in Europe and as well as North and South America, Middle East, Moscow, Tel Aviv or Beijing.
For full information on all the destinations and airlines operating in this airport, please visit: https://www.ana.pt/en/lis/home
From the airport to the conference venue - The hotel is less than 3km from the airport and can easy be reached by public transport:
• Metro: There is only one metro line operating at the airport, “Linha Vermelha” (Red Line) .You need to depart the metro at the third stop after leaving the airport (the stop is called ORIENTE). The hotel is only 2 minute walk from the station. You must purchase the '7 Colinas' / 'Viva Viagem' electronic travel card, which you can then top up with balance for your journeys and can be used both for the Metro and for Carris (bus network). The cost of the card is €0.50 and a single fair costs €1.45 (you can also purchase a 24hr pass for €6.30. See further information at https://www.metrolisboa.pt/
• Taxi: The cost of the taxi is around €10-12, depending on how much luggage you have.
Travelling by rail
Most international trains arrive at Santa Apolonia station which is in the city centre.
In order to travel to the hotel, you will need to depart the train at Santa Apolonia and take either the Urban Service or Regional Service to Oriente station. The journey takes around 8 minutes and costs less than 2€. The hotel is a 2-minute walk from the Oriente Station.
If you prefer to take a taxi once you have arrived at Apolonia station, the price of a taxi from the city centre to the hotel will cost around €10-15 depending on how much luggage you have.
Further information can be found at https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en
Moving around Lisbon
The hotel is situated in the north part of the city, in an area known as “Parque das Naçoes” which was developed for the 1998 Expo. The area is connected to the city centre via metro (“Linha Vermelha”, Red Line). A single ticket will cost 1.45€ and a 1-day ticket will cost 6.30€. You can buy this at the metro or train station.
Some useful links to prepare for your trip:
Lisbon tourism information website: https://www.visitlisboa.com/
Lisbon metro information http://www.metrolisboa.pt/eng/
Lisbon airport: https://www.ana.pt/en/lis/home
Portuguese Railway: https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en
Please note that all information included above is correct as of September 2022. All prices and travel details are subject to change.
Venue and Accommodation
The conference will take place at the Hotel Melia Lisboa Oriente. The hotel is located in the heart of the Parque das Naçoes, alongside the ultramodern transport hub at Gare do Oriente and the Vasco da Gama Bridge (the longest bridge in Europe). The hotel is just a few minutes from the centre of the city and 3km from Lisbon International Airport, it is also in the vicinity the Oceanarium, the Vasco da Gama shopping mall, and the marina. It has more than 200 rooms, a fitness centre, a private garage and free WiFi access throughout the hotel.
Conference venue address:
Melia Lisboa Oriente Hotel
Av. D. João II, Parque das Nações, 1990-083
Lisbon
Portugal
Additional Information
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