1. Author Instructions How to upload a Session Proposal that will not have any papers -1 Step Process

2. Paper Management System Website http://submissions.miracd.com/ASCE/Structures2015 If you have ever used Mira you have an account. You do not need a new account every year. If you are a new user select New User at the top of screen to create an account.http://submissions.miracd.com/ASCE/Structures2015 If you do not remember you password use the forgot my password button or e- mail Debbie Smith at dsmith@asce.org for assistance.dsmith@asce.org Use this if you forgot your password

3. Author Page Authors have 3 choices; 1)Submit a New Individual Abstract 2) Submit Abstract to an Existing Session Proposal 3) Create a New Full Session Proposal It is very important that you make the correct selection. See next slide for definitions.

4. Definitions New Individual Abstract – document that describes an individuals presentation. You are not working with a group to organize a full 90 minute program. You submit your abstract to a topic and subtopic. New Full Session Proposal – A session is a 90 minute program. Traditional Session require 2 steps. Traditional Session has a moderator and about 4 papers presented. A panel session has a moderator and presenters but no papers and may be more interactive. Submit Abstract to an Existing Session Proposal - If you have been contacted by someone organizing a Full Session and you have been told what the name of the Session is then you would select this option. Your document describes what you will discuss during your part of the full session. If you have not been contacted then you do not select this option. You select New Individual Abstract.

5. Topics Topics and Subtopics appear in a drop down menu when you make your submission. Note: Invited LPC, Invited NTPC, or TAD Mini Track are ONLY for people who have been contacted by one of these groups. If you have not been asked to upload your submission to one of these Please do not use it. Your submission will not be considered for the conference if uploaded to these topic when you were not invited.

6. Create a New Full Session Proposal Select this if you are organizing a full 90 minute program What to Include in the Session Proposal: Session Title Moderator (Name, Credentials - e.g. – P.E., Ph.D., Company and working e-mail address) If NTPC has any questions about the session who should they contact; name, e-mail and phone number Topic submitted to in paper management system. Is this sponsored by a committee? List committee name Is this a panel session with no papers just presenters? Is this a traditional session with abstracts/papers and traditional presentations? Short Description of what will be discussed during the 90 minute Program (about 250- 500 words) should include the following: –Is this topic of regional, national or international interest? –Who is the target audience? Please be specific in your abstract, for example is the target audience: –university faculty? If so what discipline? –design professionals? - If yes, what specialty? –code developers? If so what type? –construction management professionals? If so what type of construction? –Other? – If so who? What discipline and what level of employment? What will the audience take away from your presentation? Try to list 3-5 specific items. –Explain how the audience will be able to use what they learn? –How will this help the audience in their job? Is this research that other faculty could use to expand their research or teaching? Does this provide a practical solution to a problem that could simplify or make a designer’s job more efficient? Will it improve the accuracy of a design, or provide new information to assist in a design problem? List all other benefits. List all presenters including credentials like P.E., Company and e-mail and phone number. Is this session organized by another organization? Please identify organization

7. Create a New Full Session Proposal Step 1: Log in to paper management system and on author home page select Create a New Full Session Proposal. Upload the session document. If this is a non paper session you do not have any other steps. If you might have papers than you need to follow the two step process.

8. Upload a Session Create a New Full Session Proposal Select create a new full session proposal and then hit Go.

9. Session Proposal Screen On this screen you select the topic the session should fall under and then enter the session Title. Upload the document. Select Save. Since you have chosen a non paper session you have a one step process. You can not decide later to have a paper. No abstracts connected to the session no paper.