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in traditional energy applications (electric power plants, oil and gas, thermal insulation, urban heating, etc.), uses of composit...
in traditional energy applications (electric power plants, oil and gas, thermal insulation, urban heating, etc.), uses of composite materials in the application of alternative energies (geothermal energy, solar energy, marine energy, etc.) and the applications of such materials in many forms of transportation. Further details may be obtained from: Monsieur GOrard Bonavent, lnstitut Franqais du POtrole, 1 and 4 Avenue de Bois-Pr6au, 92506 Rueil Malmaison Cedex, France.
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON COMPOSITE STRUCTURES Organised by Paisley College of Technology in association with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the National Engineering Laboratory, an International Conference on Composite Structures will take place at the college from the 16th to the 18th of September, 1981. The aims of the conference are to bring together users, manufacturers, designers and researchers in the general field of composite materials used in structural/engineering applications. Current problems in composite engineering will be examined from both the practical and theoretical points of view and improvements and extensions of existing design approaches will be sought. Further information may be obtained from Dr I. H. Marshall, Conference Director, Paisley College of Technology, Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering, High Street, Paisley, Scotland, Great Britain.