2nd Circular

of The International Institute of Welding

Annual Assembly and International Conference 60th

Organised by International Institute of Welding and Croatian Welding Society

01 – 08 July 2007 Dubrovnik&Cavtat, Croatia

www.iiw2007.hr

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IIW BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Mr.Chris Smallbone Treasurer Prof.Detlef von Hofe Past President Mr.Bertil Pekkari Vice- President Dr.Damian Kotecki Vice- President Prof.Slobodan Kralj Vice- President Prof.Luisa Quintino Director Dr.Christoph Wiesner Director Dr.Takashi Miyata Director Prof.Jeff Packer Director Mr.Philippe Bourges Director Prof.Bruno de Meester Director Dr.Baldev Raj Director Prof.Ping Shan

BOARD OF DIRECTOR UNITS

TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT BOARD

Chairman Prof. Bruno de Meester

INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATION BOARD Chairman Mr. Bertil Pekkari

WORKING GROUP COMMUNICATION Chairman Ms.Cécile Mayer

WORKING GROUP REGIONAL ACTIVITIES Chairman Ms.Anne Rorke

IIW SECRETARIAT STAFF Chief Executive Mr. Daniel Beaufils Scientific and Technical Officer Ms.Véronique Souville Standardisation Officer Mr. H. Glenn Ziegenfuss Assistant Ms. Mireille Aubert

CROATIAN ORGANIZING COMMITTEE:

Prof.Dr.sc. Slobodan Kralj Dipl.ing.Dubravka Bilić President of Organizing Committee Dipl.ing.Božo Despotović Dipl.ing.Miljenko Gobin Prof.Dr.sc. Zoran Kožuh Prof.Dr.sc.Kajo Grubić President of International Conference Dipl.ing.Franjo Javor Prof.Dr.sc.Ivan Juraga Dipl.ing. Jadranka Eržišnik Dipl.ing.Lenko Mendica Chief Executive of CWS Dipl.ing. Damir Mesing Dipl.ing.Ivica Veljača

Organization

Welcome address

It is with great pleasure that I can invite you on behalf of the International Institute of Welding and on behalf of CWS to Croatia, to Dubrovnik and Cavtat. The Croatian Welding Society, as the executive organizer, has the special honour of organizing the 60th anniversary Annual Assembly along with the accompanying International Conference.

Regarding the area it covers, Croatia belongs to the group of smaller European countries. Nevertheless, welding in Croatia with its long tradition has always ranked high regarding its significance. The 260 m long bridge of fully welded design, spanning the river Sava in Zagreb was one of the first of its kind in Europe. The bridge is still in use today. Or, for example, the Croatian shipbuilding ranks fourth in the world at present. Recognizing the importance of welding, the Croatian Welding Society was founded 55 years ago and has been ever since continuously involved in training of the welding personnel, organization of symposia, welding fairs, publications of technical literature, development of standards and regulations, etc. We are especially proud of the Journal Welding with its 50 years of continuous publication. Over the last ten years, the articles have been published not only in Croatian but also in the English language. We are glad that the 60th anniversary of the International Institute of Welding is starting precisely in Dubrovnik, in Croatia. A lot of important activities are ahead of IIW. We hope to achieve many targets with both the development of the IIW Business Plan and IIW White Paper amongst others. The IIW programme of certifying personnel and companies will be promoted and, most certainly, the improvement of welding personnel training will continue.

The new IIW slogan "world of joining experiences" needs to show that our aim is not only to improve the image of IIW and welding in general, but that we also want to maximally contribute to the overall global quality of life.

CWS will spare no effort to make this Annual Assembly and the accompanying International Conference organizationally at the highest level possible, just following in the footsteps of the previous organizers.

The commissions and other working units will work at the premises of the University of Dubrovnik. The participants will have at their disposal the rooms with numerous computers and free Internet access. The International Conference will take place in Cavtat, at the Hotel Croatia. The title "WELDING & MATERIALS Technical, Economic and Ecological Aspects" allows cooperation of a large number of experts and combines, apart from the technical, also the increasingly present economic and ecological requirements.

For this Annual Assembly and the International Conference, we have chosen the adjacent towns of Dubrovnik and Cavtat, the two pearls of the Adriatic Sea. Because of its beauty and significance, Dubrovnik has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage site. Apart from the beauty, Dubrovnik offers something else as well, and that is, the sense of freedom. This old republic was the first in the world to abolish slavery, long ago, in 1272. Therefore, it is no wonder that the flag of Dubrovnik has remained until the present days the one with the large letters LIBERTAS – a word understood in almost any language in the world. The Organizing Committee have planned also many social events and tours to the Dubrovnik and Cavtat surroundings and invite you to make the most of it. We are looking forward to seeing you in Dubrovnik and Cavtat, in Croatia, and in the manner of a good host, we will try to do our best to make your stay here as pleasurable and fruitful as possible.

President of Organizing Committee

Prof.dr.sc. Slobodan Kralj

Welcome to Croatia !

Croatia is a central European country located on the Adriatic. It stretches in the form of an arc from the Danube river in the northeast to Istria in the west and Boka Kotorska in the southeast. It covers an area of 56,538 sq. km with the territorial sea covering an area of about 31,900 sq. km. Geographically, it is situated on the crossroads between Central Europe and the Mediterranean.

The Republic of Croatia is a European parliamentary state and part of the European political and cultural history. By size, it can be classified among the middle-sized European countries, such as Denmark, Ireland, the Slovak Republic, or Switzerland. The area of Croatia can be divided into three major natural and geographical regions:

The first, Pannonian and Peri-Pannonian area comprises the lowland and hilly parts in the eastern and north-western Croatia. In this part mountains higher than 500m are rare. Most of the area is being used for farming and livestock breeding. Counties like Slavonija and Baranja are the most suitable for growing cereals, and humid valleys and the hills are richly afforested.

The second is the hilly and mountainous area south of the Pannonian region. It separates the Pannonian Croatia from its coastal belt and is the least developed. Its future development will be based on the transit importance and non-pollution which is a perfect ground for rural tourism and production of healthy food and clean water.

The third is the Adriatic coast. It is one of the most indented coasts in the world. There are 1185 islands and islets with the total length of 4058 km, 1777 km being the mainland coastline itself. The largest island is Krk. Other large islands include Cres, Brač, Hvar, Pag and Korčula. The largest peninsula is Istria and the largest bay is the Kvarner Bay. The coastal area can be further divided into the northern (Istria and Kvarner) and southern part (Dalmatia).

The capital of Croatia is Zagreb. It is a political, industrial and cultural centre of Croatia. The city celebrated its 900th birthday in 1994. It has a rich civil and cultural heritage. The roots of Zagreb date back to the prehistoric period (Veternica Cave, Palaeolithic) as well as to the Roman era (Scitarjevo). The historical part of the city, the Upper Town and Kaptol are a unique urban core, even in the European terms. The old town and its streets and squares can be reached on foot, starting from the Ban Josip Jelacic Square, the central part and the heart of Zagreb.

Dubrovnik

The well known city of Dubrovnik lies in the south of Croatia. It occupies an area of 364.05 square kilometers, extending from the Duboka Ljuta gorge in the east, to Imotica in the west - a distance of 53 kilometers. The city of Dubrovnik is surrounded by a group of islands known as the Elaphite archipelago (Šipan, Lopud, Koločep, Tajan, Olipa, Jakljan and Daksa).

Dubrovnik is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site and is rich in cultural and historical monuments. It is a city of a unique political and cultural history, one of the most attractive and famous cities of the Mediterranean and of the World. The sightseeing of Dubrovnik and its monuments requires several days. However, already a walk through Stradun, through narrow streets and small squares, monumental ramparts and fortresses, provides enough opportunities to experience the millennial beauty of its shell-shaped urban core. Dubrovnik offers individual choice, it offers centuries of building, stone-cutting, carving and engraving, the Duke's Palace, libraries, the oldest pharmacy in the south of Europe. The Dubrovnik Museum in the Duke's Palace keeps 15,500 exhibits in its cultural and historical department. A collection of furniture from the 17th-19th century uniforms of dukes and councillors, aristocratic garments and many other items are exhibited in the authentic halls of the palace.

Cavtat Small town of Cavtat lies extended on the most southern part of the Croatian Adriatic coast. It has developed from the ruins of the ancient Greek settlement of Epidaurus on the slopes of two peninsulas: Rat and Sustjepan. The downfall of the Western Roman Empire and the invasion of Avars and Slavs caused the fall of Epidaurus. The legend says that the refugees from Epidaurus fled to the protected settlement of Laus Lave Ragusa from which Dubrovnik originates. It is not hard to perceive the spiritual and architectural bond between Dubrovnik and Cavtat. Historical sources often call Cavtat as Ragusa Vecchia which very clearly confirms that connection In times of the Dubrovnik Republic, Cavtat was the second most important administrative and trading place. It was a port where people from Konavle had their own administrative and juridical control and where the masterminds like Baltazar Bogišić (writer and scientist), Vlaho Bukovac (painter) and Frano Supilo (journalist and politician) were born. Today's Cavtat has a population of 1500 inhabitants. It consists of an ancient nucleus and the settlements of Obod, Zvekovica, Poluganje and Mećajac. Vegetation is typically Mediterranean and includes macchia, the evergreen woods of pines, cypresses and holm oaks. On the slopes of Snježnica, interesting mixed woods of pines, oaks, ash-trees, elm-trees and cypresses can be found. Cavtat also offers excellent recreational opportunities. One of the major tourist attractions is the natural monument called the Šipun Cave. Accommodation facilities are located in the background of the town port and the Tiha cove. Nice beaches stretch all the way to the Cape Prahljevac. The main permanent cultural event is the Cavtat Summer (July - August), with a number of concerts of harmony-singing groups, folk music groups and sports tournaments (water-polo).

Welcome to Dubrovnik & Cavtat !

Contact Hosting Member Society: Croatian Welding Society (CWS)

IIW 2007 Venue: University of Dubrovnik Hotel Croatia, Cavtat

Croatian Organizing Committee: Prof.Dr.sc. Slobodan Kralj Dipl.ing.Dubravka Bilić President of Organizing Committee Dipl.ing.Božo Despotović Dipl.ing.Miljenko Gobin Prof.Dr.sc. Zoran Kožuh Prof.Dr.sc.Kajo Grubić President of International Conference Dipl.ing.Franjo Javor Prof.Dr.sc.Ivan Juraga Dipl.ing. Jadranka Eržišnik Dipl.ing.Lenko Mendica Chief Executive of CWS Dipl.ing.Damir Mesing Dipl.ing.Ivica Veljača

IIW 2007 Secretariat:

Croatian Welding Society Ivana Lučića 1 HR-10 000 Zagreb Croatia Tel: +385 1 6168 597 Fax: +385 1 6157 108 E- mail: iiw2007@iiw2007.hr

Bank transfer for Croatian citizens: Beneficary:Hrvatsko društvo za tehniku zavarivanja Bank: ERSTE & STEIERMÄRKISCHE BANK Address: Vukovarska 41, HR-10 000 Zagreb Account no. 2402006 – 1100478814

Please include name of participant , and IIW 2007

Bank transfer for citizens outside of Croatia: Beneficary: Croatian Welding Society Bank: ERSTE & STEIERMÄRKISCHE BANK Address: Vukovarska 41, HR-10 000 Zagreb Account No: 7001000 – 03279707 Swift code: ESBCHR 22 Please include name of participant , and IIW 2007

Entry to Croatia Travel to Dubrovnik & Cavtat

From the Airport

Currency and Taxes Credit Cards Banks

Further information about Dubrovnik can be found at www.tzdubrovnik.hr, about Cavtat www.tzcavtat-konavle.hr, and about Croatia www.croatia.hr

The Croatian currency is the Kuna (HRK), made up of 100 Lipa. Foreign currency can be exchanged for local money at banks, post offices and exchange offices, according to the valid rates of exchange. Approximate exchange rate for EUR is 7.4 kuna. Foreigners can claim a sales tax refund within one year for purchased goods exceeding 500 kuna in one store. Don’t forget to ask the salesman to fill out the tax refund form when purchasing goods, which you must present to the customs office upon leaving the country.

All major credit cards are widely accepted throughout Croatia, from hotels and restaurants to small shops and gas stations.

General information

Banks are generally open between 08.00 – 19.00 from Monday to Friday, 08.00 – 13.00 on Saturday. Exchange offices operate also on weekends.

By airplane Airport, located in Čilipi, 20 km from Dubrovnik and 5 km to the Cavtat. Airport has excellent connections with regular commercial flights to all European centers and USA, both directly from Dubrovnik or through connection flights via Zagreb. More information at the following websites: www.croatiaairlines.hr or www.airport-dubrovnik.hr By boat Ferries operated by Jadrolinija company, link Rijeka, Split, Dubrovnik and many other places, and offer an excellent opportunity to enjoy beautiful coastline and thousands of islands. Dubrovnik is also linked with several cities in Italy by Car Ferry Services www.jadrolinija.hr

Transfer to Dubrovnik • ATLAS BUS - Upon arrival of every regular flight, price HRK 30 (4 euro) • Taxi Services, price approx. HRK 250 (30 euro) Transfer to Cavtat • Hotel Croatia organizes for their guests transfer from the airport

All visitors need a valid passport to enter Croatia. Ask the Croatian Consulate or Embassy in your country for Visa information. If you need a Letter of Invitation please contact IIW 2007 Croatian Organizing Committee (hdtz.cws@fsb.hr)

Climate

Time Electricity/ Water

Medical Service

Post Office and Telecomunications Working hours

Important telephone numbers

The temperatures during the summertime vary from the north to the south of Croatia. In Dubrovnik area, the daytime temperature normally ranges between 32 to 35 0C, but can go as high as 40 degrees Centigrade. During the night temperatures range between 20 to 28 0C

General information

GMT plus one hour in winter and GMT plus two in summer.

Voltage of city power grid 220V, frequency 50HZ, two pin plugs Tap water is potable throughout Croatia.

There are hospitals and clinics in all larger cities and first aid clinics and pharmacies in all places. Foreign tourists do not pay for medical services if the Health Care Convention was signed between Croatia and the country they come from. Expenses of health services provided to persons coming from the countries with which the Health Care Convention is not signed are charged directly to users according to the price list.

Post offices are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays until 1 p.m. There are post offices which are open until 10 p.m. in summer. Stamps are sold at post offices and at newsstands. Public telephones can be used only with phone cards, which can be purchased at post offices and at newsstands, in hotels and tourist complexes.

Shops and department stores are open between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., or to 3 p.m. A smaller number of stores close between noon and 4 p.m. Many stores are also open on Sundays, especially in the summer, and a smaller number in the larger cities are open 24 hours a day. Public services and companies usually work from 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. from Monday to Friday.

The dialling code for Croatia is +385. Emergency: 112 or Emergency medical assistance: 94 Fire department: 93 Police: 92 Road assistance: phone: 987; E-mail: 987@hak.hr General information: 981

The Venue:

Language

Registration Desk

Badges and Tickets

Mail during the Assembly and Conference Meals during the Assembly

Information on the 60th Annual Assembly

The official language of the IIW Annual Assembly and the IIW International Conference is English. No translation will be provided

Unversity of Dubrovnik Ćira Carića 4, HR - 20000 DUBROVNIK www.unidu.hr Hotel Croatia Frankopanska 10 HR – 20210 CAVTAT www.hoteli-croatia.hr

Participants are asked to register as soon as possible after their arrival in Dubrovnik by presenting their Registration Form at the Registration Desk. Annual Assembly The Registration and Information Desk in the University of Dubrovnik will operate as follows:

14.00 – 18.00 Saturday, 30th

08.00 – 18.00 Sunday, 1st 07.00 – 18.00 Monday, 2nd

08.00 – 18.00 Tuesday, 3rd

08.00 – 18.00 Wednesday, 4th

International Conference Registration desk for the International Conference in the Hotel Croatia in Cavtat will operate as follows:

14.00 – 18.00 Tuesday, 3rd

08.00 – 18.00 Wednesday, 4th

08.00 – 18.00 Thursday, 5th 08.00 – 18.00 Friday, 6th

Upon registration, the participants will receive a badge of specific colour which must be worn at all times. Badges are required for all events. Tickets for social events and tours will be distributed together with the registration package at the Registration Desk and must be presented at entrance of all events.

There are a lot of fine restaurants in Dubrovnik. For a quick lunch, there are many local restaurants in the immediate vicinity of the University.

Incoming correspondence and messages will be left in each participant's correspondence pigeon box. Participants are invited to check their pigeon boxes daily.

Changes in the programme and Liability Registration for the Annual Assembly

Delegates Lounge Accompanying Person Lounge

Information on the 60th Annual Assembly

The Organising Committee reserves the right to make any necessary changes in the programme. The Organising Committee will not accept liability for any personal injury, damage or loss of property that may occur during the Annual Assembly and the International Conference. Participants are advised to take out customary insurance coverage against such risk.

The Registration Fees for the Annual Assembly for delegates, and accompanying persons include attendance at the Opening Ceremony and Reception, the Assembly Banquet and the Croatian Evening. Registered participants may attend the International Conference free of charge; however, if they wish to have a copy of the Proceedings, these must be ordered on the Registration Form and will be available upon check-in. The Registration Form is now available at the 2007 Assembly web site www.iiw2007.hr Registration can be made on the enclosed Registration Form which must be typed or written in block letters, including evidence of payment, and must be sent to the IIW 2007 Secretariat at:

Croatian Welding Society Ivana Lučića 1 HR -10 000 Zagreb Croatia phone No: +385 /1/ 6168 597 Fax No: + 385 /1/ 6157 108

E-mail: iiw2007@iiw2007.hr

The details and location will be announced in the Final Programme which will be included in the Registration Package.

The details and location will be announced in the Final Programme which will be included in the Registration Package.

Banquet Reservations Accomodation IIW International conference

Information on the 60 th Annual Assembly

One of the pleasures of the Banquet is sitting with your colleagues; however, this can only be arranged through the IIW 2007 Assembly Secretariat which will have a desk available in the check-in area at which seating and tables can be reserved. It is up to the Head of each National Delegation or their designate to make a reservation on behalf of the delegation in order to avoid duplication of reservations, which resulted in confusion at previous Banquets. Individuals may make reservations for themselves or other groups; however, please ensure that your Head of Delegation is aware of the arrangements.

Blocks of rooms have been reserved for a number of hotels. These blocks and rates are guaranteed until May 1st, after which the rooms will be released for sale to the public. After May 1st, CWS will make every effort to procure a suitable hotel room for the participants; however, preferences for either a particular hotel or the published rates cannot be guaranteed. Consequently, participants are urged to make hotel reservations as early as possible since Dubrovnik and Cavtat are prime vacation resorts at this time of the year. Details of the hotels in which blocks of rooms have been reserved can be seen at the 2007 Assembly web site www.iiw2007.hr, or in the Registration Form. All requests for accommodation must be made either on the appropriate forms included in Circular No.2 and sent to CWS, Secretariat for the 2007 Assembly, or can be printed from the official web site www.iiw2007.hr CWS will manage all details of accommodation for the Assembly. The number of a valid credit card and expiration date are required to

The IIW International Conference will take place at the Hotel Croatia in Cavtat. The Conference title is : «Welding and Materials – Technical, Economical and Ecological Aspects» Anyone planning to attend the International Conference and wishing to attend the meetings of the Technical Working Units of the IIW Annual Assembly, must register as full participants in the IIW Assembly and pay the appropriate Registration Fee. The registration for the Assembly permits attendance at the Conference at no charge as described in «Registration form for the Annual Assembly». Authors who wish to present their papers at the Conference should submit the title of the paper, the name(s) of the author(s) with personal data including e-mail, key words, and an abstract of 200 to 300 words by February, 28th 2007 to e-mail: zoran.kozuh@fsb.hr More details about the International Conference can be found on the web site www.iiw2007.hr

Accompanying persons Students Additional Fees Enrolment during the Annual Assembly

Information on the 60th Annual Assembly

The Organizing Committee warmly welcome all persons who accompany the Assembly participants to Dubrovnik & Cavtat - beautiful cities, worth any journey and there to be enjoyed. A number of tours have been arranged especially for this event and are designed to suit all tastes. The registration Fee for an accompanying person includes attendance at the Opening Ceremony and Reception, Assembly Banquet and the Croatian Evening Accompanying persons are not eligible to attend meetings of the Working Units or the International Conference.

Students who wish to register for the Assembly must provide evidence to the Organizing Committee that they are in a full-time student program leading to a recognized qualification together with a copy of their Student ID, at the time submitting their Registration Form to the Organizing Committee at the Check-in Desk in Dubrovnik before receiving the Registration Package.

Payments for social programme for the participants and accompanying persons should be remitted at the same time as the registration fees. Due to the limited number of people for the tours, early registration is advisable. Reservation will be done on a "first come – first served" basis. The Organising Committee reserves the right to refuse an enrolment above the maximum admissible number of persons. A tour may also be cancelled if the minimum number of persons required is not reached. In such cases the relevant fee will be refunded.

Late enrolment at the Annual Assembly and International Conference is also accepted at the On-site Registration Desk. The registration fee is expected to be paid in HRK or EUR in cash or by credit card only. The following credit cards will be accepted: EC/MC VISA MAESTRO BC

Payment of Registration and Other Fees Cancellation and Refunds

Bank transfer and Credit Cards (VISA, EC/MC, MAESTRO, BC) in EURO are accepted for payments of fees related to IIW 2007.

Cancellation of participation Cancellation of a registration will only be accepted when confirmed in writing by: e-mail iiw2007@iiw2007.hr or faxed (+ 385 1 6157 108) to IIW 2007 Secretariat. For cancellations received before May, 1st , 2007, the fee will be refunded in full and processed after the Assembly. After this date, no refunds will be made. Cancellation of tours and International Conference meals If a participant cancels a tour or International Conference meal(s), for which they have already paid, a refund of 80% will be made upon application in Dubrovnik. No refund will be made if cancellation occurs after June 15th. If payment for tours or International Conference meals has not been received by June 15th it will be assumed that the participant no longer wishes to go on the tour or visit, or requires meals for the International Conference, and reservations will be cancelled. The Organizing Committee may cancel a tour if the minimum number of persons required is not reached. In such cases, the fees will be fully refunded. Minimum requirement for bus tours are 30 persons and for boat tours 130 persons. Cancellation of accommodation All cancellations must be made in writing and addressed to the IIW 2007Assembly Secretariat, by e-mail: iiw2007@iiw2007.hr or fax + 385 1 6157 108. Reservation of Hotel accommodation is ensured only for participants who provide the credit card number. Cancellations 30 days before arrival – full refund Cancellations between 29–15 days – Hotel will charge the amount of one-night accommodation 14– 0days/no show – Hotel will charge the total amount of reserved nights accommodation

Information on the 60th Annual Assembly

The Scientific and Technical Programme consists of two main parts: The Meetings of the Technical Working Units and the International Conference. Meetings of Technical Commisssions Monday, July 02nd – Wednesday, July 04th

Group A Commissions (08.30 – 12.30)

Group B Commissions ( 14.00 – 18.00)

Commission II Arc Welding and filler metals

Commission I Brazing, soldering, thermal cutting and flame processes

Commission IV Power beam processes

Commission III Resistance welding, solid state welding and allied processes

Commission VI Terminology

Commission V Quality control and quality assurance of welded products

Commission X Structural performance of welded joints – fracture avodiance

Commission VIII Health and safety

Commission XI Pressure vessels, boilers and pipelines

Commission IX Behaviour of metals subjected to welding

Commission XIII Fatigue of welded components and structures

Commission XII Arc welding processes and production systems

Commission XIV Education and training

CommissionXV Design analysis and fabrication of welded structures

Commission XVI Polymer joining and adhesive technology

The IAB (International Authorisation Board) Meetings Meeting of the Chairmen of Working Units ¸ Meeting of Technical Management Board Meeting of Other Committees etc.

The International Conference

Scientific and Technical Program

The main topics at the Conference will focus on welding, welding-related technologies and materials, and the presentations are expected to reflect the latest world achievements in the mentioned fields. Participation of experts for welding and the related technologies and materials from all over the world is expected. Professionals from practice will present the achievements in industry; there will be manufacturers of the welding equipment, base materials and welding consumables. The development and the latest technologies will be presented by the experts from universities and institutes. The latest equipment for welding and related technologies, consumables, and literature will be presented at the accompanying exhibition. Topics: - welding and related technologies - standardization - equipment for welding and related technologies - automation and robotization - welding procedures - materials - education and training - tribology - base materials and consumables - quality assurance - weldability - calculation and technological - NDT design of welded joints - corrosion and protection against corrosion - economic and ecological aspects - health and safety - ecological aspects of welding - underwater welding and testing

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IAB Group „A“ meeting Monday, July 2nd (08.30 – 18.00 hrs) IAB Group „B“ meeting Tuesday, July 3rd (08.30 – 18.00 hrs) IAB Board meeting Tuesday, July 3rd (18.00 – 20.00 hrs)

Thursday, July 5 th (16.00 – 17.30)

Friday, July 6 th (09.00 – 11.00)

The details of time and location of other meetings will be announced in the Final Programme, which will be in the Registration Package. Other information will be available on the notice boards in the Delegates Lounge

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General Assembly, Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception Annual Banquet of the IIW The Croatian Evening

General Assembly, Opening Ceremony and Welcome reception will take place at the Hotel Croatia in Cavtat on Sunday, July 1st

The Annual Banquet will be held at the Hotel Croatia in Cavtat on Tuesday, July 3rd from 21.00 – 23.00

The Croatian Evening will be held in Dubrovnik, at the Hotel Minčeta, on Thursday, July 5th from 21.00 – 23.00

Social Program

Tours

1.DUBROVNIK PANORAMA & SIGHTSEEING Price: EUR 30,00 per person) Date: July, 1st Time: 09.00 am This tour begins with a coach drive to the coastal highway for a panoramic view of the city walls, ancient roof tops and the picturesque surroundings. We then continue with the walking tour of the city which is on UNESCO-s List of Cultural Heritage. This ancient town, surrounded by ramparts and fortresses, is a treasure trove of architectural and cultural masterpieces, scrupulously preserved over the centuries. A pleasant walk will take you to the Rector's Palace, the Franciscan Monastery with its 14th-century Pharmacy, as well as to other places of interest.

2. MOSTAR - Full day tour Price: EUR 60,00 per person Date: July, 2nd Time: 08.00 am This area has seen varied cultures and religions over the centuries, each of them leaving its traces which this tour will show you. We drive along the coast to the town of Neum, then inland through the karst and mountainous areas of Hercegovina. A short stop above the Deransko Lake will be followed by a drive along the Neretva River valley to Mostar. During the Turkish rule, the city was an important trade centre, and a guided tour will show you the city's highlights, such as the old Bazaar, the Mosque or a typical Turkish house. Our return drive takes us to Počitelj - a picturesque fortress town rich in oriental architecture. Passport required.

3. MEDITERRANEAN GARDENS (TRSTENO – STON) - Half day tour Price: EUR 40,00 per person Date: July, 3rd Time: 09.00 am The Arboretum at Trsteno will delight you with its exotic vegetation and plants, such as giant plane trees, palms and camphor trees. After a leisurely stroll through the botanical garden, we depart for Ston, which was among the first towns in Europe to be built according to a definite urban plan. Hundreds of visitors are attracted by the 5 kilometers long stone walls protecting Ston. Other attractions include the old salt-work where salt is still produced, and the famous oyster and mussel farm. Sightseeing will be followed by a snack in a Dalmatian cellar.

Tours

4. MONTENEGRO - Full day tour Price: EUR 60,00 per person Date: July, 4th Time: 08.00 am Less then one hour from Dubrovnik, the Montenegro Littoral provides incomparable natural beauties and an abundance of historical sites. Our drive takes us to the mouth of the Bay of Kotor and along the curving roadway through the towns of Risan and Perast to Kotor. Here we will stop to capture forever on film one of the most beautiful parts of the bay, and learn some of the compelling history of this area. Our descent from the heights will take us to Cetinje, the one-time seat of Montenegran rulers, today a city-museum. After sightseeing in Cetinje we return to the coast with a short stop above Sveti Stefan and Budva. Our return drive to Dubrovnik will be pleasantly shortened by a ferry ride across the bay. Passport required.

5. VILLAGE OF ČILIPI – Folklore tour - Half day tour Price: EUR 30,00 per person Date: July, 5th Time: 09.00 am Our drive takes you through the Župa dubrovačka region to the village of Čilipi in the heart of the fertile Konavle Valley. Heavily damaged in the recent war, the village of Čilipi has been restored, preserving its charm and rich tradition. A welcome drink will be offered upon arrival, and those who wish may attend Mass at St. Nicholas' church. The tour continues with a walk through this picturesque village with an opportunity to buy traditional souvenirs. After Mass, there will be a folklore performance in front of the church.

6. KONAVOSKI DVORI - Half day tour Price: EUR 61,00 per person Date: July, 3rd Time: 09.00 am A unique opportunity to spend an unforgettable day in an idyllic natural setting. Enjoy a drive through the picturesque villages of the Konavle region (Popovići, Radovčići) before we stop above the town of Molunat for a view of the Croatian southernmost part - the Prevlaka peninsula. We rejoin our coach to continue through the Konavle Valley to the Konavoski Dvori Restaurant. A traditional welcome of local brandy and dried figs will take place in front with the restaurant. Enjoy the romantic charm created by the swift river lined with greenery, exceptional wines and traditional cuisine of the area. A visit to the gallery of the primitive painter Mijo Šiša Konavljanin in the village of Mihanići will round off this memorable and highly enjoyable excursion.

7. MEĐUGORJE - Place of pilgrimage – Full day tour EUR 55,00 per person Date: July, 6th Time: 08.00 am Join our tour to experience the spirit of Međugorje. Discover and experience the phenomenon that has made Međugorje one of the most famous places of pilgrimage throughout the Catholic world, attracting millions of visitors. Since 1981, the Virgin Mary has been relaying Her message of peace to the seers, this place has been attracting millions of visitors from all over the world. After Mass, those who wish may visit the Apparition Hill where the Virgin Mary first appeared to the children. Passport required.

8. PELJEŠAC WINES AND VINEYARDS Full day tour Price: EUR 60,00 per person Date: July, 2nd Time: 08.00 am A quality wine is, by its drinkability, colour and bouquet, a real treat for your eyes, taste and your soul. It is particularly enjoyable to drink it with homemade specialities, wich you will experience on our Pelješac wine trail. Pošip and Mali Plavac wines from the Grgić wine cellar (a famous Californian vintner) will be tasted at Trstenik, a picturesque place in lovely cove. We continue via Potomje, where a photo pause will be made, to Prizdrina for lunch with the Bartulović family. The tour takes us on to the village of Ponikve to visit the Miloš family wine cellar. There will be ample opportunity to capture the picturesque vineyards and scenery with your camera.Guide, wine tasting and lunch included. Sportswear recommended.

9. NERETVA - RIVER DELTA / Combination of historical heritage and natural beauty, Full day tour Price: EUR 60,00 per person Date: July, 4th Time: 08.00 am The Neretva River Delta is an area of vast marshland abundant in flora and fauna sheltering hundreds of species of birdlife. Cruise in small boats - "trupice" - through the canals to enjoy the beauty and variety of the delta. Visit the Ornithological Collection in the town of Metković, preserving 229 exhibits of bird species. Visit the excavation of ancient Narona (today a town of Vid) from 1st/2nd centuries where ramparts, temples, and a forum have been covered by the mud from the river for centuries.Guide, local drink, lunch and entrance fees included. Light sportswear recommended. Passport required.

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10. THREE ISLANDS CRUISE - Full day cruise Price: EUR 50,00 per person Date: July, 2nd Time: 09.00 am This cruise takes us to the Elaphite Islands for a visit to the three largest islands in the group: Koločep, Šipan and Lopud. Ruins of former patrician summer residences are scattered along the island's wooded slopes. A short stop will be made on the island of Šipan, followed by a trip to Lopud where we shall visit the 15th-century church of St. Mary. Time at leisure on Lopud before our return voyage. Guide, transfer, local drink aboard and entrance fees included.

11. ISLAND OF KORČULA - Full day tour ( by hydrofoil) - Price: EUR 65,00 per person Date: July, 7th Time: 09.00 am Korčula is considered to be the birthplace of Marco Polo, and legend says that the town of Korčula was founded by the Trojan hero Antenor. History and tradition are apparent when you walk along the paved streets and squares of this lovely town. The city tour includes a visit to cultural and historical monuments, including the treasury of the Abbey, the City Museum and the Museum of Icons. The rest of the day at leisure before our return sail to Dubrovnik. Guide, entrance fees and transfer included.

12. ISLAND OF MLJET - National Park - Full day tour by hydrofoil – Price: EUR 65,00 per person Date: July, 8th Time: 09.00 am The island of Mljet is one of the loveliest and most densely wooded islands in the Adriatic. A part of the island has been declared a national park, whose main attractions are two salt-water lakes - Veliko jezero and Malo jezero (g Great lake and Small lake). Join a boat trip to the islet in the Great Lake for a visit to the 12th-century Benedictine Monastery. Enjoy a stroll around the islet or swim in the lovely saltwater lake. Transfer, guide, entrance fees to the National Park and boat tour included.

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Saturday, June 30th DUBROVNIK UNIVERSITY

Check-in Desk open 14.00 – 18.00 Sunday, July 1st

DUBROVNIK UNIVERSITY Check-in Desk open 08.00 – 18.00

CAVTAT HOTEL CROATIA Meeting of the Board of Directors 08.30 – 12.30 General Assembly 14.00 – 16.00 Opening Ceremony 18.00 – 19.30 Opening Reception 19.30 – 21.30

Monday, July 2nd DUBROVNIK UNIVERSITY

Check-in Desk open 07.00 – 18.00 Commission Meetings Group «A» 08.30 – 12.30 Meeting of IAB Group «A» 08.30 – 18.00 Commission Meetings Group «B» 14.00 – 18.00

Tuesday, July 3rd DUBROVNIK UNIVERSITY

Check-in Desk open 08.00 – 18.00 Commission Meetings Group «A» 08.30 – 12.30 Meeting of IAB Group «B» 08.30 – 18.00 Commission Meetings Group «B» 14.00 – 18.00 IAB Board of Directors 18.00 – 20.00

CAVTAT HOTEL CROATIA Banquet 21.00 – 23.00

Wednesday, July 4th DUBROVNIK UNIVERSITY

Check-in Desk open 08.00 – 18.00 Commission Meetings Group «A» 08.30 – 12.30 Commission Meetings Group «B» 14.00 – 18.00

Thursday, July 5th

CONFERENCE

WELDING & MATERIALS

Technical – Economical – Ecological Aspects CAVTAT HOTEL CROATIA

Check-in Desk open 08.00 – 18.00 International Conference 08.30 – 18.00 Lunch – International Conference 12.30 – 14.00 Meeting of Chairmen of Working Units 16.00 – 17.30

DUBROVNIK HOTEL MINČETA Croatian Evening 21.00 – 23.00

Friday, July 6th CAVTAT HOTEL CROATIA

Check-in Desk open 08.00 – 12.00 International Conference 08.30 – 18.00 Meeting of the Technical Management Board 09.00 – 11.00 Meeting of the Board od Directors 11.00 – 14.00 Lunch – International Conference 12.30 – 14.00

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