The next CFSRC Colloquium is scheduled for October, 2024. We are currently planning for a hybrid format with online options for our global audience and an in-person option for domestic attendees and those willing to travel. Final details will be worked out closer to the event.
The stated goal of the Colloquium is to provide a forum for all research related to
cold-formed steel structural engineering and related topics.
Submission: Abstract submission will open in Spring 2024.
Registration: Consistent with the first two colloquium’s we will keep registration costs as low as possible for the event. Note, links for viewing the online feed of the conference will only be provided to registered speakers and attendees.
Conference Format: We are currently pursuing a hybrid format for the 2024 conference, but we are working with the organizing committee to determine final status. We attend to conduct the conference in a single track so attendees can hear all talks. Consistent with the first two colloquia, attendees will be able to listen and see the latest research, click through on the program to the accompanying paper, and contribute in real time to the ongoing conversations about the work being presented. A slack site (or similar) will be made available for more casual conversation during breaks and following up with the speakers.
Speakers/authors: Thank you for being interested in sharing your work with the global cold-formed steel community. Deadlines for the 2024 conference are not yet established, but we expect they will be something like abstract submission by 1 May 2022, accepted papers announced by 1 June 2022, final papers received without exception by 1 September 2022. In the past, and generally expected this time, presentations will be given over Zoom. Talks are 15 minutes total, 12-13 minute talk with 2-3 minutes of questions.
Attendees: Anyone interest in learning more about cold-formed steel and the latest innovations in cold-formed steel research are encouraged to attend! Simply register for the colloquium. Details for registration will be provided when they are complete.
Awards: We are developing final criteria for the 2024 Awards. In 2022 the Colloquium included four student awards: Best Student Paper – Modeling Insights, Best Student Paper – Experimental Insights, Best Student Paper – Innovation/Creativity and Best Student Presentation. All of them consist of a first place award and an honorable mention. The awards will consist of a certificate and a monetary prize. To be eligible for the Student Paper awards, the awardee must (1) be the first author of the paper and (2) the paper must contain research which was conducted by the awardee as a student. The awardee does not need to be a currently enrolled student nor present the work. To be eligible for the Student Presentation award, the presentation given by the awardee must (1) be research which was conducted by the awardee as a student and (2) must be an author on the related paper, although can be in any author position. The awardee does not need to be a currently enrolled student, although should not have graduated more than one year prior to the conference. For more on how the best presentation will be selected will be provided soon. The awards will be announced during the conference and posted on the conference website.
Sponsors: The CFSRC Colloquium is still accepting sponsors which are committed to innovation in cold-formed steel structures. The participation of the sponsors is greatly appreciated. Financial support from the sponsors will allow the Colloquium price to remain low, and provide support for the student paper and presentation awards. Please contact cfsrc@jh.edu if you have interest in supporting the Colloquium. In 2022 the CFSRCS Colloquium was sponsored by the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), Clark Dietrich, the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA), RSG Software, Run To Solve, the Steel Deck Institute, Unarco Material Handling, and Verco Decking.
Proceedings and Copyright: Proceedings of the colloquium will be posted online. CFSRC does not require a copyright transfer, so authors remain the copyright holders for their work. Proceedings are not registered in ISI or Scopus, but are provided in a format readily searchable by Google Scholar and other databases. We are considering other registration for the proceedings if you have specific input on making the proceedings more impact fully contact us at cfsrc@jh.edu.
Continuing Education / PDH credits: In 2022 CFSRC partnered with the Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) to provide PDH credits. We intend to partner with CFSEI again in 2024, final details will be provided closer to the event.
Questions? Email cfsrc@jh.edu if you have any additional questions.