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F e b r u a r y 24-27, 1992 Phoenix, Arizona U.S,~.
SME Annual Meeting and ] ~ h i b i t
The theme of this annual meeting of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME) is "Mineral Resources--the Cornerstone." The meeting will feature three specialty symposia: Commlnution--Theory and Practice; Emerging Process Technologies for a Cleaner Environment; and New Technology in Mine Health and Safety. For more information: Meetings Department, Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, Inc., P.O. Beat625002, Littleton, CO 80162, U.S.~ Tel. 303-979~q461. Fax: 303-979-3461.
February 25-28, 1992 New OrleAnR, LouisiAn8 U.S.A
Grouting, Soil Improvement and Geosynthetics
The ASCE Committees on Grouting and Soil Improvement and Geosynthetics are jointly organizing this conference. The conference will focus on recent developments in the U.S. and abroad in design and practice ofgrouting techniques, soil improvement and geosynthetics engineering. Sessions will cover: (1) Reinforcement of foundation softs; (2) Densification of foundation soils; (3) Stabilized e m b a n k m e n t s ; (4) I n - s i t u slope stabilization; (5) Geosynthetics for soil improvement; (6) Grouting materials; (7) Grouting technology and applications; (8) Ground treatment for tunnels; (9) In-situ waste stabilization; and (10) Soil modification and environmental geotechnology. For more information: Dr. ]]an Juran, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 U.S.A. Tel. 504/388-8699. Fax: 504/388-5990. March 26-27, 1992 E u r o p e a n Civil E n g i n e e r i n g Luxembourg, Belgium After 1992 The aim of this conferenceis to provide a forum to debate the many important issues that will affect the establishment of means of cooperation with the European civil engineering industry to ensure the success of the Single European Market. The White Paper on the completion of the Single Market, published in June 1985, identified the construction industry as a priority sector for harmonisation among the European community. Now is the time for the construction industry to look forward into the next century in order to assess its polace, contribution and requirements within the framework of the Community. Educators, leaders of industry, representatives of regional and member state governments, and politicians are being invited to participate in this unique event. The seven sessions of the conference will address issues relevant to the following sectors: Education and Training; Transport; Environment; Forms of Contract, Liability and I ns ur a nc e ; Technical Harmonisation; European Teamwork; and The Way Forward. Short presentations will be made by prominent speakers representing industry and government, and ample time has been set aside for debate by participants. The conference sessions will be simultaneously translated into English, French, German and Spanish. For further information: The Conference Office, Institution of Civil Engineers, 1 Great George Street, London SWIP 3AA, U.I~
April 6-10, 1992 L a k e w o o d (Denver) Colorado, U.S,A,
This course will cover the fundamental elements of design of small and medium embankment dams constructed of earth, rockfill or mine waste for such purposes as impoundment oft~illn gs, municipal water supplyreservoirs, recreational lake developments, flood and debris control reservoirs, and coolingwater reservoirs for power plants. It is also applicable to the evaluation of safety of existing dams. The instruction covers aspects of wave protection, design, and construction control ofembankments for strength and stability, foundation design, seepage control and relief drainage, and slope stability by computer methods. Emphasis will be on practical aspects, and the workshop will include slope stability analysis by hand and by computer methods. These problems are common to embankment dams of earth or rock impounding water and to dam8 constructed of mine wastes. The workshop will stress solution of problems from actual designs. No attempt will be made to cover hydrologic and hydraulic design of the reservoir and spillway. The IBM PC microcomputer and compatible compact computers will be used to solve slope stability problems for the design of embankment slopes. For more information: Continuing Education, University of Missouri-Rolla, 119 M.E. Annex, Rolla, MO 65401-0249, U.S.A~ Tel. 1-800-752-5057. Fax: (314) 341-4992. April 6-12, 1992 Munich, F.R.G.
Baum e '92: 3rd I n t e r n a t i o n a l Symposi~lm on T u n n e l Con stru c tio n
The general theme of this symposium is "Developments in Tunnel and Gallery Construction." The five sessions will deal with: Full-thickness cutting machines; Part-face haeding machines; Shield driving machines; Special methods; and Electronics, control systems, and safety techniques. Simultaneous translation in German, French and English will be offered. For further information: Miinchener Messe- und Ausstellungsgesellschaft mbH, 3. Internationales ~[~mnelbau-Symposinm; Postfach 1210 09, D-8000 Miinchen 12. Tel. (89) 51-07-159. Telex 5218940. Fax: (89) 51-07-180. April 7-9, 1992 London, U.K.
Piling E u r o p e
This international conference will bring together delegates from around the world to review the latest advances in pfllng and explore up-to-date methods of design, mnnufacture, installation, control and testing of piling works. Keynote speakers will outline the state of the art in the different regions ofEurope and invite cornment on innovations, practice and trends in Europe and worldwide. For more information: The Conference Office, Institution of Civil Engineers, 1 Great George St., London SW1P 3AA, U.I~ May 11-14, 1992 Inst i t ut e of Shaft Drilling Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A. Technology The annual Institute of Shaft Drilling Technologytechnical conferencewill include presentations on shaft construction, technology and equipment, international shai~ drilling activities, special topics, and major projects planned or underway. For more information: ISDT Annual Technical Conference, c/o Pat Blodgett, 11007 E. 34th, Spokane, WA 99206, U.S.A. Tel. (509) 926-5255. Fax: (509) 927-8556.
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16th A nnual S h o r t Course on E m b a n k m e n t Dams Soils, Incl udi ng Safety of Existing Dams
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