2014-05 73rd Annual SAWE International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering - May 17-21, 2014

Technical Tracks

73rd Annual International Conference 
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 17-21, 2014
Renaissance Long Beach
Long Beach, California

Miguel Mascaray-Rufas
Vice President – Technical Director
Airbus

Patrick Mitchell
Deputy VP Technical Director
The Boeing Company

Werner Massinger
Deputy VP Technical Director
Airbus D & S

Since its inception in 1939, the purpose of the SAWE has been to promote the exchange of technical information and new ideas in Mass Properties Engineering. The SAWE International Conference is the annual meeting that brings together mass properties professionals from throughout the world.  These dedicated men and women work in close cooperation with and address the needs of industry, government, and other engineering and manufacturing organizations.  The 2014 Technical Tracks are a result of input from these mass properties professionals with the combined efforts of the International Officers, the 2014 Conference Committee, and the Technical Committee.

For us, the mass properties professionals, but also for all engineering community, the SAWE Annual event is an excellent opportunity to learn and share the latest developments on the discipline, not only attending the technical sessions and papers presentations but also meeting colleagues from all around the world.

The technical content of the 2013 Conference will include weight aspects of new materials, new weight design procedures, methods for calculating mass properities, weight estimation in preliminary design, novel aircraft configurations weight estimations, etc.

There will be two complete days dedicated to the technical presentations.

The Technical and Organization Committee is working on the technical contents of our conference by searching for papers and also setting up a continuation of the new format introduced last year in our sessions: the technical forum — an open debate on one specific topic of Mass Properties. 

 

Call for Papers and Instructions to Authors

Submit Abstracts

 

Expected Technical Papers:

3610 Impact of Inertia Uncertainty on Mooring Systems
– Santhosh Kumar Chandrasekaran, Andy Schuster, SBM
3611 Differences Between the Marine and Offshore Weight Control
– Andy Schuster, SBM
3612

Measurement of the Mass Properties of a Light Aircraft 
– P. Apollonio, M. Gobbi, G. Mastinu, G. Previati
– Politecnico di Milano (Technical University), SmartMechanical_Company, Italy

3613 Development of a Conceptual Flight Vehicle Design Weight Estimation Library and Documentation
– Andrew S. Walker, Graduate Student, University of Texas at Arlington 
3614 A Method for Assessing Mass Data Quality Throughout the Product Development Process
– Parviz Haghdoost, Ford
3615 Application of a Flexible Wing Modeling and Physical Mass Estimation System for Early Aircraft Design Stages
 – Felix Dorbath, German Aerospace Center (DLR)
3616 Methodology for Lightweight Design of Stiffened Skin in Advanced Aerospace Structures
 – August Noevere, Student, Georgia Institute of Technology
3617 In-Service Weight Control for Submarines
 – David Tellet, NAVSEA, US Navy
3618 Building SAWE Capability as an ANSI Accredited Standards Developer
 – Jeff Cerro, NASA
3619 Inflatable Antenna for CubeSat: Design, Fabrication, Deployment and Tests
 – Alessandra Babuscia, JPL
3620 Inertia Uncertainty Coordinate Transformation
- Adam Tahir and John Nakai, The Aerospace Corporation 
3621 Development and Mass Tracking of the P-17 Prospector Launch Vehicle
- Jose Vivas, Naoki Osishi, Sinem Ergen, Dr. Eric Besnard 
3622 How to Implement the Special Requirements for Managing Mass Properties in Transportation Industries
- Claudia Rosenberger, usb GmbH
3623 Special Requirements for Managing Mass Properties in Rail Transportation
- Kirstin Toepfer, Bombardier Transportation

 

SAWE TECHNICAL FORUMS

During the Monday and Wednesday Sessions, we will continue the new format introduced at last year’s Conference:

The SAWE TECHNICAL FORUMS

This year we will debate

The Role of Mass Properties Engineering

 

Call for Papers - 73rd International Conference on Mass Properties

 

73rd Annual International Conference on Mass Properties
May 17-21, 2014
Long Beach, California, USA

 

The 73rd International Conference on Mass Properties is seeking technical papers. This is great opportunity for you to join us in our annual technical event by presenting a technical paper. In Long Beach, you will join Mass Properties professionals from all around the world. An unique and enriching experience to show your innovations on Mass Properties. Regular chapter, regional and international meetings provide a welcoming opportunity for mass properties engineers to meet and to discuss mutual problems, procedures and specifications, thus broadening their individual horizons and becoming better informed.

 

Papers solicited deal with current issues and recent advances in Mass Properties and related engineering disciplines. Our Technical sessions will cover the following topics:

  • Integrated Product Design
  • Product Life Cycle Management
  • Marine Systems Design
  • Ground Systems Design
  • Flight Technology Manned
  • Flight Technology Unmanned & Space
  • Advanced Design Characterization
  • System Verification

 

Background

Since 1939, the Society of Allied Weight Engineers has been promoting recognition of mass properties as a specialized discipline. The principal means for accomplishing this objective is the annual conference for presentation of papers and discussion of engineering standards and recommended practices. Papers and reports are published and distributed.

 

Abstracts

Abstracts should include the paper title, author's name, position and company affiliation. They should be 250 - 350 words in length and should contain a statement of the problem or objective, the method of approach, and a summary of conclusions. The abstract should not deal with specific data. To submit abstracts or for more information, please use our Papers and Abstracts submission form. Paper abstracts are due by 15 December 2013. Abstracts will be reviewed for paper session assignment. Final Papers are due by 1 April 2014.

 

Click here for SAWE Author Instructions

 

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Standards and Practices Day

73rd Annual International Conference 
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 17-21, 2014
Renaissance Long Beach
Long Beach, California

 

Alan Titcomb
Standards and Practices Committee Chairman
Huntington Ingalls Industries

The objective of the SAWE’s Standards and Practices Committee, or SPC, is to serve the mass properties profession by providing a non-proprietary, consensus forum for the development of industry products that respond to the needs of our members and their customers. Much of this work centers on Recommended Practices, or RPs, of many types including requirements, best practices, product and process standards. SPC activities are not limited to RPs alone. Just about any activity that serves the society membership in a given industry sector is acceptable. Past examples have included textbooks, handbooks, and industry surveys. An unofficial objective of the SPC is to foster the development of products that make our professional activities more efficient, more consistent, and more valuable for the professionals of today and tomorrow as well as clearer and more understandable to our customers.

You may be interested in reviewing the process SAWE has proposed to become an Accredited Standards Developer, it was posted for public review as an ANSI Standards Action, release date 31 January 2014

Planned SPC Events

The SPC is such an important activity that the SAWE dedicates an entire day to it. That day will feature the following highlights:

Opening Session– A kickoff to the day’s activities at which the year’s progress will be reviewed, our progress towards becoming an official ANSI-recognized Standards Developing Organization will be presented, and future objectives will be discussed.

SPC Breakout Sessions – During these meetings chaired by industry and government leaders, industry needs and opportunities are reviewed, the year’s activities are presented, and future activities are planned. Present standards are reviewed for currency and new standards are formulated. Specific industry breakout sessions include: Marine, Military Aircraft, Offshore Systems, Missiles and Space Systems, Airline Affairs, and Ground Systems.

In these sessions, sample topics of discussion include:

  • Where do the committees stand with respect to work in progress?
  • How did the committees do with respect to the objectives established during last year’s conference?
  • What new standards are needed by industry?
  • What is the highest priority for each committee to accomplish in the coming year?

The SPC welcomes all members and visitors to participate and improve the mass properties profession as it relates to your specific industry. We always welcome new ideas, new participants, and new contributions. Help us improve our profession by participating in SAWE SPC activities.

 

Standards and Practices Luncheon Speaker


Dave Davis

Dave Davis


Mr Davis is in his 36th year with the United States Air Force (USAF) Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC).  He spent the first ten years supporting the Global Positioning System (GPS) Program and Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) working primarily satellite hardware manufacturing, quality and test.  He is currently the SMC Chief Systems Engineer and supports the Engineering Directorate for center wide application of systems engineering, parts, materials and processes, radiation hardening, specifications and standards, industrial base, manufacturing/quality engineering, space flight worthiness criteria assessment and was the lead engineer for several of these initiatives.  In addition, he is involved with the individual program acquisition planning and execution.  Previously, he was the interim acting director of engineering.

 

 

Training Program

73rd Annual International Conference 
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 17-21, 2014
Renaissance Long Beach
Long Beach, California

 

Errol Oguzhan, PE
Vice President – Training
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co.
Rick Watkins
Deputy VP – Conference Training
Altair Engineering
Dan Rowley
Conference Training Coordinator
Northrop Grumman 

As the Society of Allied Weight Engineers Training committee prepares to welcome you to the 73rd Annual International Conference on Mass Properties in Long Beach, California, we would like to present our preliminary slate of classes for your professional development. These classes are offered to expand your expertise as a Mass Properties Engineer (MPE), and we hope that many of you will register for classes in fields outside of your area of expertise or industry. We hope that after taking these classes you will emerge more knowledgeable and learn how special the discipline of weight engineering is across the multiple industries. This year, the Training Program will take place at the Renaissance Long Beach hotel from May 17th through May 22nd. The SAWE has a long proven track record of delivering outstanding training and we hope you will enjoy it with us here in Long Beach.

 

Day Date Class Title
Saturday 5/17 SAWE RP-7: Mass Properties Mangement and Control of Military Aircraft
Measurement of Mass Properties
Sunday 5/18 Aircraft Weight Estimating and SAWE RP-8: Weight and Balance Reporting Forms for Aircraft

Aircraft Weight and Balance
 - Day One
Monday 5/19 Aircraft Weight and Balance
 - Day Two
Wednesday 5/21 Ship Inclining
Automated Weight and Balance System (AWBS) Version 10 

 

SAWE RP-7: Mass Properties Management and Control of Military Aircraft
Dudley Cate, SAWE Fellow, NAVAIR-Retired

This full-day class will familiarize students with effective control of the weight and other mass properties of an aircraft. The class will also expose students to other considerations associated with mass properties management and control described in SAWE RP-07. The primary objective will be to acquaint participants with the major considerations for successful weight control during the development phases of a program, to include: concept exploration, demonstration, validation, and full-scale development. These major elements incorporate planning, organizing, staffing, subcontractor control, requirements allocation, risk reduction, data collection, analysis, tracking, controlling, weight reduction programs, validation, verification, and test support.

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Aircraft Weight Estimating and use of SAWE RP-8: Weight and Balance Reporting Forms for Military Aircraft
Dudley Cate, SAWE Fellow, NAVAIR-Retired

The objectives of this one-day course are to provide an overview of weight estimating methods and the weight estimating process for aircraft and to provide insight into the weight and balance reporting formats and requirements of SAWE Recommended Practice 8. Included will be descriptions of the many types of aircraft estimating methods, together with their applicability and limitations. Many other weight estimating considerations also will be addressed, including impacts of new technologies, estimating prototypes and derivatives, sources of weight data and estimating methods, and dealing with estimating uncertainty. Estimating aircraft center of gravity location and moments of inertia will be briefly discussed. The portion of the course devoted to RP-08 will address the three major parts contained therein. The basic RP-08 concept of allocation by function will be explained, and the important RP-08 allocation instructions will be covered. The requirements for structural increments and design information also will be addressed, along with why inclusion of those data is so important to weight estimating and weight control. 

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Principles of Weight Management and Weight Estimating Methods for the Offshore Oil Industry
Dave Bennett, Worley Parsons

Weight Management is a critical element of design, construction, and operation of an offshore oil system. Keeping the weight and center of gravity within predefined limits can be challenging. However, application of proven principles and tools will result in achieving these goals.

The principles involved in weight management for the offshore oil industry will be presented and explained. The student will develop an understanding of technical topics such as development of preliminary and detailed weight estimates, application of weight contingencies and allowances to cover ‘known unknowns,’ control of changes to designs, and weight saving techniques. The student will develop an appreciation of how weight information is used by other project team members such as cost control, scheduling, transport and lift contractors, and others. Also, the student will learn about some of the techniques that can be used to successfully manage the weight.

A key to Weight Management is the initial weight estimate. Therefore, an overview of weight estimating methods as defined in SAWE RP-14 and applied to the offshore industry is included. For example the application of proven methods - based on historical weight data and experience - is employed to determine preliminary weights for offshore structures.

This training course will highlight the importance of weight management in the oil industry, present several of the methods typically used to create preliminary estimates of weight and center of gravity and walk through an example of estimating preliminary weight and CG data for a floating offshore platform. After registration, please keep an eye out for an e-mail from the instructor. He will likely be sending out a list of reading material to review before the class.

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Aircraft Weight & Balance Course
Tom Oole, SAWE Honorary Fellow, United States Air Force - Retired

This two-day course assumes a basic knowledge of weight and balance. The class will demonstrate and teach proper procedures for weighing and completing forms for military aircraft. The intent of this class is to provide the student with an understanding of the weight and balance system within the United States Air Force and “pitfalls” involved in weighing aircraft. Students should bring basic calculators, paper, and pens/pencils for use in examples and exercises. Students should also dress appropriately for the trip to the aircraft hangar. Wear rubber-soled, closed-toed shoes. 

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Automated Weight and Balance System (AWBS) Software Training
Harold Smoot, SAWE Member, Lockheed Martin

This one-day class will present the features of the Automated Weight and Balance Software in a hands-on training class. The class will begin with a discussion of the terms and developmental history of AWBS, minimum system requirements, and software installation. The basic approach of the class is to give computer demonstrations followed by student exercises that will provide the students with a good understanding of AWBS Version 10.0 features. Students will receive a complete overview of the software features to support weight control programs for military aircraft. The instructor will also allow time to address specific AWBS needs and questions of the students. Students are required to bring their laptop computer. A version of AWBS 10.0 will be required for the class. 

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Measurement of Mass Properties
Jerry Pierson, SAWE Honorary Fellow, L-3 Communications - Platform Integration Division

This class is a basic class which teaches measurement of weight, center-of-gravity, and moments of inertia (MOI). Effects of gravity variation due to latitude and altitude will be explained. This class will demonstrate and teach moment of inertia measuring techniques typically used for missiles and control surfaces. The Mass Properties Measurement class will contain both a classroom presentation and a laboratory session. The class will consist of approximately three hours of lecture and five hours of hands-on laboratory session with participants making mass properties measurements.

The classroom discussion will include mass definition and mass measurement techniques. Force measurement methods such as spring scales, load cells, strain gauges, and rebalance technology will be discussed. The MOI definition and its relationship to torque and angular acceleration and measurement techniques will be included. The definition of Product of Inertia (POI) will be discussed and how it relates to Principle Axes definition, measurement, and calculation techniques. Laboratory exercises will include mass measurement, center- of-gravity measurement, MOI measurement using a torsion rod and the bifilar method. POI measurement/ calculation and principle axis measurement/calculation will be taught.

It is the intent of this class to provide the student with an understanding of the methods for measuring moment of inertia. The class will conclude with the taking of a test to verify that the class has provided the students with the basic understanding of how to measure moment of inertia of a missile or a control surface.

Basic calculators will be needed for examples and exercises. Please dress appropriately for working with measusring equipment. 

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Ship Inclining Training
William Fox, P.E., SAWE Fellow, Alion/JJMA (Retired)

This one-day class will discuss the inclining of a vessel in order to determine its displacement (weight) and centers of gravity. The primary emphasis will be on inclining in water, but inclining in air will also be covered. A classroom session on the theory, procedure, and results of inclining will be held, followed by an actual demonstration of inclining techniques aboard a waterborne vessel.

The objectives of the class are to provide the student with an introduction to the principles of naval architecture and to marine terminology, and to discuss and demonstrate the inclining of a vessel to determine its weight and center of gravity. ASTM F 1321-90, Standard Guide for Conducting a Stability Test, will be used as a text for this class. Following the classroom session, the class will travel to and board a vessel for a practical demonstration of an inclining. A brief light ship survey will be completed, drafts and specific gravity of the water will be taken, and inclining weight will be moved to obtain a plot of tangents and inclining moments. The resulting data will be processed and the vessel’s light ship displacement and centers of gravity will be determined at the conclusion. After the inclining, the class will return to the hotel for a summary and closing. The class will conclude with a short open-book test and exercise to confirm that the student has gained an understanding of the theory and practice of inclining a vessel. A conference room at the hotel will be provided, as will transportation to and from the inclining site.

Basic calculators will be needed for examples and exercises. Students should wear casual clothes and rubber- soled shoes, as they will be boarding a vessel. Class size will be limited to about 20 students.

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Vendors and Sponsors

73rd Annual International Conference 
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 17-21, 2014
Renaissance Long Beach
Long Beach, California

 

William Griffiths
VP Vendor Relations
The Aerospace Corporation

Paul Kennedy
Space Electronics LLC
Deputy VP Vendor Relations

Claudia Rosenberger
Deputy VP Vendor Relations
usb GmbH

Yi-Ling Tam
Chapter Vendor Coordinator
The Aerospace Corporation

On behalf of the International Society of Allied Weight Engineers, Incorporated, I encourage your company to participate as an exhibitor or sponsor at the 73rd Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering in Long Beach, California. The venue is the Renaissance Hotel, which is very close to a beautiful beachfront area full of outdoor activities, including bike paths and a marina. The Aquarium of the Pacific is within walking distance, as are many shops and quality restaurants. This site will be a drawing card for many diverse members and companies, and I encourage potential exhibitors and sponsors to take advantage of this opportunity to expand their business base.

As an exhibitor, your company will have the opportunity to provide conference attendees with an awareness of the newest concepts, products, and services that you have to offer. Each exhibitor will have an 8’x10’ area to display their products and services in a secured exhibit area, which has ample space for 15-20 exhibitors, so claim your spot by registering today! Exhibitors and sponsors are each invited to make a brief presentation in one of the Technical Tracks. Longer presentations of 15-30 minutes can be arranged with concurrence of the Technical Program Committee. In addition, if you desire to provide training in the use of your product or service, a discussion can be arranged with our Training Group to afford this opportunity. I encourage more involvement with SAWE on every level.

Conference attendees are encouraged to visit all of the exhibits to discuss the products and technologies with the attending representatives. Depending on the particular exhibitor, knowledge in the form of demonstrations, literature, or samples will be available to take back to your place of employment and share with colleagues.

If you are interested in participating as an exhibitor, sponsor, author of a technical paper or presentation, or would like to teach a vendor training course, please visit the website, www.sawe.org. Early registration for the conference is encouraged. The deadline for registering and paying in full is May 2, 2014.

For more information on sponsorship and exhibiting, please use this contact form.

 

Sponsorhip Opportunities and Registration

 

Silver Conference Sponsors

 

Huntington Ingalls Industries

Intercomp

 

Exibitors

The Aerospace Corporation
Altair Engineering 
BAS Engineering
General Electrodynamics Corporation 
i.e. Solutions
Intercomp 
Northrop Grumman
ShipWeight
Space Electronics LLC
Stanley Vidmar
usb GmbH 

 

Break Sponsors

Space Electronics LLC

 

Sponsorship/Exhibitor Information and Registration - 73rd SAWE International Conference

ShipWeight North American User Group Meeting

73rd Annual International Conference 
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 17-21, 2014
Renaissance Long Beach
Long Beach, California

ShipWeight

The 8th ShipWeight User Group meeting will be held on Monday, May 19. The meeting will be of interest to active ShipWeight users as well as those who are considering acquiring it.

This year’s meeting will be focused on presenting the advanced user features in the latest release, along with a look ahead into what is planned for the future.

The meeting is also an excellent opportunity to meet other ShipWeight users in an informal setting for exchanging experiences and discussions on best practices. Last, but not least, it is a great opportunity to provide feedback to BAS Engineering as developers of ShipWeight and participate in making priorities for future development of the software. 

 

Key Information
Where

Renaissance Hotel, Long Beach, California

When

Monday, May 19, from 8:00 am– 4:00 pm 

Registration General Conference Registration
Cost

Per General Conference Registration. One Day registration permits attendance to the ShipWeight User Group meeting. Two or more day’s registration grants access automatically to the ShipWeight User Group meeting. Note, lunch is at an additional cost. 

Registration Deadline Per General Conference Registration

 

 

Social Events

73rd Annual International Conference 
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 17-21, 2014
Renaissance Long Beach
Long Beach, California

 

Los Angeles Angels Baseball GameSaturday, May 17: (Evening)
Los Angeles Angels Baseball Game

For those of you who are here for the Board of Directors meeting and want to relax Saturday evening, we have a limited number of tickets to attend a Los Angeles Angels baseball game. They will be playing the Tampa Bay Rays. The game starts at 6:05 PM. Like last year, the BOD meeting will adjourn at 5:00 PM, right!!! We will carpool to Angel Stadium and the tickets are first come, first served. Make your reservation for this event early. They will definitely sell out. The price is $17/ticket.

 

California Science CenterSunday, May 18: (Daytime)
California Science Center Tour

We will travel by bus to Los Angeles, California, to the home of the Space Shuttle Endeavor. The tour celebrates Endeavour’s many scientific achievements and its strong connection to California, where all the orbiters were built. In the Samuel Oschin Pavilion, you will be able to see Endeavour up close and discover some of the science behind this amazing vehicle. We will depart the hotel at 9:30 am to arrive at the Science Center by 10:00 am. Entry ticket to the Shuttle exhibit is included in the price. Admission to the Science Center’s permanent exhibition galleries is also included. The IMAX and lunch are on your own. We plan to leave the Science Center by 4:00 pm. Transportation and Endeavor tickets are included.

 

Wayfarer's ChapelMonday, May 19: (Daytime)
Wayfarer’s Chapel and Ports ‘O Call Village

Wayfarers Chapel is located on a knoll overlooking the ocean. It is known as the “Glass Church” and was designed by Lloyd Wright, architect and son of Frank Lloyd Wright. It was designed to serve as a chapel for meditation and prayer for wayfarers. We will also visit the adjoining visitor’s center and the tastefully landscaped gardens. We will leave the hotel at 9:30 am to arrive in time for our 10:00 reservation. Around noon, we will take a 10-minute ride to Ports O’ Call Village in neighboring San Pedro. We will eat lunch, browse, and shop for several hours, and board the bus ~3:15 pm for our return to the hotel. Your cost includes transportation and donation to the Wayfarers Chapel. Lunch and other purchases are on your own.

 

Medieval TimesMonday, May 19: (Evening)
Medieval Times

Inside the stone walls of an 11th century-style castle, Medieval Spain comes to life as six knights, donning authentic armor, clash in a jousting tournament for the King’s Champion. Surrender to an age of bravery and honor and witness epic battles of steel while you feast on a four-course meal fit for royalty. From ringside seats, enjoy more action, more fun, and more excitement as you thrill to a rousing live jousting tournament, marvel at awe-inspiring horsemanship and falconry. We will board the buses at 5:30 pm and be back at the hotel by ~10:00 pm. Your fee includes all costs except alcoholic drinks and pictures.

 

Nixon LibraryTuesday, May 20: (Daytime)
Nixon Library

The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum is the presidential library and final resting place of Richard Milhous Nixon, the 37th President of the United States. Located in Yorba Linda, California, the library is one of thirteen administered by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). After its original dedication in 1990 it became a federal facility on July 11, 2007. The 9-acre campus incorporates Richard Nixon birthplace where Nixon was born in 1913 and spent his childhood. The facility is now jointly operated by NARA and the Richard Nixon Foundation. We will leave the hotel at 9:30 AM and return by 4:00 PM. The fee includes transportation and the library entrance fee, only. We will have lunch at a nearby restaurant, however, the price of lunch is not included.

 

CSULB Japanese GardenWednesday, May 21: (Daytime)
CSULB Japanese Gardens & Gondola Cruise

At 9:30 AM we will take a quick trip to start our morning off with a leisurely walk through the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden which is a Japanese garden encompassing 1.3 acres on the campus of California State University, Long Beach, in Long Beach, California. The Japanese Garden has been featured in popular garden publications, such as Sunset magazine, and attracts more than 50,000 visitors each year. At noon we will board the bus for a quick drive from the Japanese influence across the continent to enjoy lunch and ride on an authentic Italian Gondola. We will drift along the water as professional gondoliers guide them through the 100-year-old canals of Naples Island. We will enjoy our lunch as we cruise. Lunch is included in the event price. We will board the bus again to return to the hotel by 3:30 pm. Your cost includes transportation and lunch.

 

USS IowaThursday, May 22: (Daytime)
Battleship USS Iowa

Tour the USS IOWA (BB-61), first of four battleships in the IOWA class, and the only battleship open to the public on the West coast. The USS IOWA saw action in World War II, Korea, and served throughout the Cold War. Designated the “world’s greatest naval ship” due to her big 16-inch guns, heavy armor, fast speed, longevity, and modernization, she kept pace with technology for more than 50 years. The 90-minute Alpha Tour will lead visitors throughout the ship with a short movie and museum area at the end. Of special interest is the FDR cabin where the visiting presidents and dignitaries stayed and the only bathtub in the fleet was installed for Roosevelt on his way to the Tehran conference.

As befits a battleship, there are many sets of stairs and ladders, which translate into a lot of walking. Closed- toe flat shoes are highly recommended, strollers are not allowed and the tour is not wheelchair accessible, although plans are in the works for improving accessibility for disabled guests. We will board the bus at 9:45 am and travel from the hotel to the LA waterfront dock in San Pedro. We will return by 1:00 pm. Price includes transportation and admission only.

 

Reservations for special events should be made at time of conference registration. Space is limited and is subject to availability. Payment must be received upon request of event registration and registration will not be confirmed until payment is received. All event registration information will be retained by the Special Events Chair and may be verified at time of conference check-in if desired. All social events are detailed in this announcement and prices are listed below.

 

Date Day Event Fee
5/17/14 Saturday Los Angeles Angels Baseball (Evening Game) $17
5/18/14 Sunday California Science Center - Space Shuttle Endeavor $40
5/19/14 Monday

Wayfarers Chapel and Ports O’ Call

$40
5/19/14 Monday (Evening) Medieval Times $75
5/20/14 Tuesday Nixon Library $55
5/21/14 Wednesday

Japanese Garden/Gondola and Lunch 

$65
5/22/14 Thursday

Battleship Iowa Tour

$40

 

Conference Registered Events

In addition to our technical schedule and training classes, we will offer numerous opportunities for relaxation and social interaction. Whether this is your first conference or fifty-first, come join us for fun, networking, and meeting friends old and new. The three organized events for this are the Sunday Welcome Reception, Tuesday’s Standards and Practices Luncheon, and, of course, Wednesday’s closing Awards Banquet, where the history and heritage of the SAWE will be on display. All members, attendees, and guests are invited to join us. Separate registration and payment is required for each, including for exhibitors.

  • Welcome Reception – We will gather together in a setting overlooking the beautiful waterfront view of Long Beach and its famed Port and Queen Mary. Our reception will feature 3 separate stations of selected California cuisine. A cash bar will be available for liquid refreshments. 
  • Standards and Practices Luncheon – Enjoy a plated luncheon of salad, charbroiled Brandt beef with shallot jam and vegetable, starch, rolls and butter, coffee and tea, and dessert.  
  • Awards Banquet – The Awards Banquet closes our conference and allows us to honor all those who have had a part in running our Society for the past year or more. We induct our new international officers for 2014-2015, introduce the latest Fellows and Honorary Fellows, confer the Best Paper Award and Student Scholarship, and present all the other accomplishments of note. Dinner will consist of a grilled New York steak with mushroom sauce and includes salad, dinner rolls, dessert, and coffee or tea. A cash bar will be available during our Silent Auction before the banquet and a limited time at the beginning of the banquet. 

Date Day Price Event
5/17/14 Saturday $30 Board of Directors Lunch
5/18/14 Sunday $59* Welcome Reception
5/20/14 Tuesday $48* SPC Luncheon
5/21/14 Wednesday $76 Awards Banquet

 *$10 for 3-day registrations

Hotel and Transportation

73rd Annual International Conference 
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 17-21, 2014
Renaissance Long Beach
Long Beach, California

 

Location

Renaissance Hotel Long BeachThe 73rd Annual International Conference of the Society of Allied Weight Engineers will be held at the Renaissance Long Beach. This is a Marriott Hotel located on Ocean Blvd in downtown Long Beach overlooking the beautiful, peaceful harbor view of the city with the Queen Mary and Port of Long Beach on the extreme Western end all the way to the Peninsula with its breakwater protecting Alamitos Bay on the extreme Eastern end.

The hotel is only steps away from some of the best dining in the city of Long Beach, fabulous night life, and gift shopping. This hotel reflects a chic, casually elegant ambience from plush beds and soft colors, to marble bathroom counters and modern desk chairs as well as bold styling in all guest rooms. SAWE guests will enjoy free internet service in their guest room. The hotel has an outdoor pool, a spa, and fitness center.

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/lgbrn-renaissance-long-beach-hotel

 

Accommodations

Renaissance Hotel Long Beach
111 East Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, California 90802

Our room block has been reserved at the Renaissance Hotel Long Beach for the 2014 International Conference. Rooms are available three days pre- and post-conference from Thursday, May 15, through Saturday, May 24, based on hotel availability. The special conference room rate is $159 plus 15% CA tax and $0.10 tourism tax per night for standard rooms. A government rate is available with proof for up to ten rooms. It is important to note that the conference is being held during a very high usage rate in the city. Please make your reservations early. The cutoff date for our guaranteed room block is April 29, 2014. Hotel reservation deadline has been extended until May 5, 2014. There will likely be no extension to that date because of on-going activities within the city. Use Group Code SWESWEA when making online reservations.

 

Renaissance Hotel Reservation Link

 

Transportation

Air transportation is primarily from Los Angeles International (LAX). However, Jet Blue and Alaska Airlines do fly into Long Beach Airport (LGB) and John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Orange County is also very close.

Once you get to the hotel in Long Beach, there is really no need to have a rental car. Transportation will be provided for all the events and training. The city offers free transportation throughout the downtown area and minimal cost throughout the city with its “Red Line” service and your choice of dining is within walking distance from the hotel.

SuperShuttle or other transportation companies are a good means of commuting to and from the hotel from the airport of your choice. You are encouraged to make your reservations ahead of time to reduce the wait time at the airport.

If you decide to rent a car, the Renaissance is very accessible by freeway. However, be forewarned that our freeway system is often a “parking lot” during rush hours. SAWE has arranged for $8/day self-parking at the hotel. You must indicate you are with the SAWE group at the front desk upon check-in to obtain the rate.

 

Registration

73rd Annual International Conference 
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 17-21, 2014
Renaissance Long Beach
Long Beach, California

 

General Conference Registration

Conference registration is required for everyone planning to attend or participate in any conference events, including technical tracks, training, social and special events, etc. Only by registering can you obtain a Conference Badge, which is required for admittance to all events. Advance registration is strongly advised. Payment of all applicable Registration Fees by credit card, check, or cash is required prior to or at the time you obtain your badge and conference materials at Registration. There are NO exceptions to this, including for exhibitor representatives. General Registration fees are as follows. Students, Retirees, Authors, and Presenters, please see the fees identified under the Special Conference Registration section. 

Advance online payment of registration fees is preferred, however registration fees can also be paid at the conference registration desk.  Credit card payments can be processed online at the registration desk.  Travelers checks will be accepted if their values are stated in US dollars.  Personal checks will be accepted only if they are from banks located in the United States. Cash in US currency will also be accepted.

 

Registration Level Fee1 Registered Event Fee: Access to Conference
Papers2

Welcome
Reception
Std/Prac
Luncheon
Awards
Banquet
SAWE Members
3-Day Registration $900 $10* $10* $76 Yes
2-Day Registration $600 $59 $48 $76 No
1-Day Registration $300 $59 $48 $76 No
Non-members3
3-Day Registration $1000 $10* $10* $76 Yes
2-Day Registration $700 $59 $48 $76 No
1-Day Registration $400 $59 $48 $76 No

* For the 73rd International Conference, ALL attendees and exhibitors must separately register and pay for the Welcome Reception and SPC Luncheon. This is to improve headcounts for food budgeting and help eliminate excess costs to the conference. Exhibitors and attendees with 3-day registrations are granted a discounted fee for each event (see the Conference Registered Events section).

  1. All registrations conducted after May 6, 2014, will incur a $50 Late Charge over and above the listed fees. We therefore encourage all parties to pre-register prior to this date, even if your company has not yet authorized your attendance or you know you will be paying your fees upon arrival at the conference instead of at the time of registration. There is no charge to cancel a registration.
  2. All qualifying registered attendees will be granted access to all SAWE papers presented at the conference by means of a password and link to allow access to them electronically. The links will be forwarded to the attendance list shortly after the conference. As a benefit of SAWE membership, members also have free access to all presented papers from past conferences one year or more previous to the current conference.
  3. Non-members registering for the conference automatically incur a $100 non-member fee. Since current SAWE membership dues are $60/year, consideration should be made to becoming an SAWE member at registration instead.

 

Special Conference Registration

Full-time students, retirees, authors of SAWE conference papers, and conference presenters (who do not submit an associated paper for the presentation) are all eligible for Special Conference Registration fees. Please note that all Registration Fees must be paid in full by credit card, check, or cash prior to or at the time you obtain your badge and conference materials at Registration. There are NO to exceptions this. 

 

Registration Level Fee What does this fee include?
Welcome
Reception
Std/Prac
Luncheon
Awards
Banquet
Access to Conference
Papers
Full-time Students and Retirees
Student (Full-time undergraduate)
or Retiree
$30/day No No No No
Authors and Presenters
Author (non-student) Complimentary 1-day registration 
on day paper is presented
for one individual per paper only 
No No No No
Author (student) Complimentary 3-day registration
for all authors or co-authors
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Presenter (without SAWE paper submittal) Complimentary 1-day registration
for day of presentation
No No No No

 

Training Registration

 Class Member
One two-day class $1,000
One full-day class: $500

Course registrations must be completed no later than April 30, 2014, to ensure your seat in the class, and to allow for pre-planning by the instructor and preparation of sufficient class materials. Exceptions will be considered ONLY if class space remains after the aforementioned date. Class sizes are limited, and enrollment is subject to availability. The SAWE reserves the right to cancel or combine classes if enrollment does not meet the minimum requirements.

 

 

Scholarship Fund Silent Auction

73rd Annual International Conference 
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 17-21, 2014
Renaissance Long Beach
Long Beach, California

2014 SAWE Scholarship Fund Silent Auction 

Goodyear Blimp Flight Certificate Auction

A Goodyear Blimp Flight Certificate for (2) passengers, valid at either Carson, CA or Pompano Beach, FL location is being auctioned to support the SAWE/Frank Fong Memorial Scholarship Fund at the SAWE International Conference in Long Beach. 

Minimum Advance Bid of $1,000 for Goodyear Blimp Flight Certificate for two.

Note that Goodyear Blimp Flight Certificates are very much in-demand and when offered at charity auction, typically fetch $3,500 on average with $24,500 being the all time high.

Advance bidders need not be present to bid on this “once in a lifetime” chance to ride on a blimp. Advance bids will only be accepted until 3:00 PM PDT, Wednesday, May 21, 2014. The highest advance bid accepted by 3:00 PM will be listed as the current high bid at the 5:00 PM start of the Silent Auction, that same day, at the Renaissance Hotel in Long Beach. Bidders in attendance at the Silent Auction will have an opportunity to submit higher bids on the Blimp Flight plus also bid on a variety of other unique items to be on display in the 2nd Floor Foyer between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM.

Please contact Ian Mac Neil, Silent Auction Chairman, by 3:00 PM PDT, Wednesday, May 21, 2014 to place an advance bid on the Goodyear Blimp Flight Certificate for two.  Click here to submit a bid online.

  • The certificate is valid for one year from the date of issue.
  • As yet don't have information about availability of specific dates. Blimp Flight rides are subject to availability, e.g. if there is a specific sports event going on, the blimp may be in service covering that event subject to contractual obligations of Goodyear and various TV networks - it is the responsibility of the certificate owner to contact Goodyear and make a reservation for their flight.
  • The flight is guaranteed for 30 minutes but typically lasts an hour. The pilot determines the route, but it generally is from the base to the port area in Long Beach, or along the coastline for example.
  • The certificate may also be redeemed at the Pompano Beach base in Florida, subject to availability.


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