Welcome to the international conference “Composites Testing and Model Identification” CompTest2003 Professor Michael WISNOM, Bristol University, UK Professor Fabrice PIERRON, ENSAM, France Chaimen: Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing Research Group (LMPF) Organized by:

CompTest2003 French Society for Composites Supported by French Society for Mechanics Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining Sponsored by City of Châlons en Champagne Marne District Champagne Ardenne Region

CompTest2003 Why CompTest20003 ? Very few events on testing of composites Innovative measurement techniques Need for testing/modelling interaction

Presented papers

Special issue of Composites Part A Papers to be handed in at the registration desk (3 paper copies plus electronic copy if available) 28 papers preselected Extension of the deadline: 28 th February (FINAL)

Participants Presented papers

Programme Tuesday 28 th January Morning Registration Conference opening Session Coffee Break Session Lunch Afternoon Invited lecture I Session Poster session (and coffee) Cocktail party at the City Hall of Châlons-en-Champagne

Hôtel de Ville

Poster session Lunch Conference room

Bus shuttles from and to the following hotels: Le Campanile Le Montréal Première classe Formule 1 Speakers: Contact Dr Stéphane AVRIL at registration desk Please transfer your electronic presentation to the conference PC IN ADVANCE

Enjoy the conference !!