1. 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:

2. 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

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

4. Presented papers

5. 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)

6. Participants Presented papers

7. Programme Tuesday 28 th January Morning 08.00 - 08.40Registration 08.40 - 09.00Conference opening 09.00 - 10.40Session 1 10.40 - 11.10Coffee Break 11.10 - 12.50Session 2 12.50-14.30Lunch Afternoon 14.30 - 15.20Invited lecture I 15.20 - 16.35Session 3 16.35 - 18.30Poster session (and coffee) 19.00 - 20.00Cocktail party at the City Hall of Châlons-en-Champagne

8. Hôtel de Ville

9. Poster session Lunch Conference room

10. 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

11. Enjoy the conference !!