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North America No-Dig '91
MEETINGS For free listings, material for the "Meetings" section should be submitted to the editor six months to three years prior to the event. We will do our best to publish all submissions.
May 5-8, 1991 N o r t h A m e r i c a No-Dig '91 K a n s a s City, M i s s o u r i U . S - ~
Sponsored by the Water Pollution Control Federation and the North American Society for Trenchless Technology, this conference will cover the following subject areas: Microbmnelling; Pipeline mapping; Pressure pipe renovation; Pipeline Locations; Directional Drilling; Pipe Sealing and Lining; Moling and Pipe Bursting; Structural I,inlngof Sewers; Microtunnelling Materials; and Microtunnelling Machines. For more information: Richard O. Thomasson, Chairman, North American Society for Trenchless Technology, 435 North Michigan Ave., Suite 1717, Chicago, IL 60611, U.S.A. Tel. (312) 644-0828. May 13-17, 1991 Rella, Missouri U.S.A.
June 16-20, 1991 Seattle, W a s h i n g t o n U.S.A.
This biennial conference,jointly sponsored by the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers and the American Society of Civil Engineers, seeks to examine the latest innovations in excavation and tunneling technology. The technical program will cover the following topic areas: Basic Technology; Ground Support; Shafts and Raises; Conventional and Underground Excavation; Excavation of Large Chambers, Geotechnical, Water and Gas Control; the Channel W~mnel; Design and Planning; Major Projects of the Future; Applications of New Technology; Rapid Excavation in Mining; and Small-Diameter Wnnnels and Pipejacking. Several sections of case studies also will be presented. For more information: SME Meetings Department, P.O. Box 625002, Littleton, CO 80162, U.S.A. Tel. (303) 973-9550. Fax (303) 979-3461.
17th Annual S h o r t C o u r s e on Quality Geotechnlcal Lab T e s t i n g
Sponsored by the University of Missouri-Rolla's Continuing Education Division, this short course will provide advanced instruction in consolidation and shear strength testing of foundation and embankment soils, as well as permeability (hydraulic conductivity) testing of soils, including compacted clay liners for solid and toxic waste sites. Participants may sign up for a five-day additional "hands-on" laboratory for quality geotechnical lab testing, to be held May 18-22. For more information: Continuing Education, University of Missouri-Rolla, 119 Mining Annex, Rolla, MO 65401-024, U.S.A. Tel. 1-800-752-5057. May 27-30, 1991 l l 0 t h ISSMFE E u r o p e a n Florence, Italy R e g i o n a l C o n f e r e n c e o n Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering
Organized by the Italian Geotechnical Society, the conference will focus on the following themes: (I) Deformation of soils, and displacements of structures; (2) Modelling the stress-strain-time behavior of natural soils; (3) Displacements and seil-structure interactions; (4) Displacements and soilstructure interactions: earth-retalnlng structures and deep excavations; (5) Displacements and soil-structure interactions: special problems. Languages of the conference will be English, French and Italian. An exhibition of geotechnical apparati will be featured. For more information contact: The OrgAnlzing Committee, X E C S M F E , c/oAGI, Via Bormida, 2, 1-00198 Rome, Italy. Tel. (39) 6-856120. J u n e 10-12, 1991 Harare, Zimbabwe
A f r i c a n M i n i n g '91
African Mining '91 will deal with all aspects of the minerals industry--exploration, exploitation, treatment and fin a n c e - t h a t have particular relevance to Africa. Papers are invited on technical and operational aspects of geology, mineral exploration, mining, mineral processing, smelting, refining and marketing, as well as finance and investment. Particular emphasis will be given to small mining and appropriate technology, and to the role of mining in the establishment of new industries. For more information: The conference Office, The Institution of Mining and Metallurgy, 44 Portland Place, London W1N 4BR, U.I~ Tel. (1)580-3802. Telex261410. Fax: 1-436-5388.
July 10-12, 1991 32nd U.S. S y m p o s i u m o n N o r m a n , O k l a h o m a U.S.A. R o c k MecbAulcs The theme of this symposium is "Rock Mechanics as a Multidisciplinary Science." The objective is to gather scientists and practitioners from various fields with interrelated interests in rock mechanics to share their common problems and approaches. The papers and theme lectures will be grouped into the following categories: (1) Theoretical Studiea/Modelling; (2) Laboratory Experiments; and (3) Field Observations and Measurements. Possible topics include Deep drilling experience, state of stress investigation; Joints/ Discontinuities (modelling, stabilization, cleat systems and natural fractures; induced fractures); In-situ Stress Field (measurement and interpretation of porous media; Time dependency; Profiling; Influence on completion and reservoir models); and Environmental Concerns (nuclear waste disposal; earthquake prediction; verification of nuclear testing; subsidence). For more information: 32nd U.S. Symposium on Rock Mechanics, Attu: Carla Cates, The University of Oklahoma, SchoolofPetroleum and Geological Engineering, 100 East Boyd, Room T301, Norman, OK 73019-0628, U.S.A. Tel. 405/325-2921. Fax: 405/325-3180. S e p t e m b e r 9-11, 1991 Third International Oslo, Symposium on Field Measurements Norway in G e o m e c b n n i c s This conference, sponsored by the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute, will focus on the following aspects of field instrumentation: 1. Instruments and measurement techniques; 2. Data acquisition, processing and interpretation; 3. Use of field measurements as an aid in problem solving. Each topic will be introduced by a main lecture, followed by a general preport on the papers submitted to m conference. A special lecture on each topic will be presented by an engineer. Poster sessions and small discussion groups will provide a forum for exchanging ideas and experiences. For more information: FMGM-91, Norwegian Geotechnical Institute, P.O. Box 40, Taasen, 0801 Oslo 8, Norway. Tel. (47) 2/230388. Fax: (47) 2/23-0448. Telex: 19787 ngi n.
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7th I n t e r n a t i o n a l ISRM C o n g r e s s o n Rock Mechanics
S e p t e m b e r 16-20, 1991 Aachen, West G e r m a n y
Themes of the congress will be: (I) Rock mechanics and geology; (2) Stress-strain behavior, dynamic behavior, and water permeability of jointed rock; (3) Underground openings in rock; (4) Rock excavation; (5) D a m foundations in rock; and (6) Slopes. A number of one-day workshops also
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Tenth Rapid Excavation and T, uneling Conference (RETC)
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May 5-8, 1991 N o r t h A m e r i c a No-Dig '91 K a n s a s City, M i s s o u r i U . S - ~
Sponsored by the Water Pollution Control Federation and the North American Society for Trenchless Technology, this conference will cover the following subject areas: Microbmnelling; Pipeline mapping; Pressure pipe renovation; Pipeline Locations; Directional Drilling; Pipe Sealing and Lining; Moling and Pipe Bursting; Structural I,inlngof Sewers; Microtunnelling Materials; and Microtunnelling Machines. For more information: Richard O. Thomasson, Chairman, North American Society for Trenchless Technology, 435 North Michigan Ave., Suite 1717, Chicago, IL 60611, U.S.A. Tel. (312) 644-0828. May 13-17, 1991 Rella, Missouri U.S.A.
June 16-20, 1991 Seattle, W a s h i n g t o n U.S.A.
This biennial conference,jointly sponsored by the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers and the American Society of Civil Engineers, seeks to examine the latest innovations in excavation and tunneling technology. The technical program will cover the following topic areas: Basic Technology; Ground Support; Shafts and Raises; Conventional and Underground Excavation; Excavation of Large Chambers, Geotechnical, Water and Gas Control; the Channel W~mnel; Design and Planning; Major Projects of the Future; Applications of New Technology; Rapid Excavation in Mining; and Small-Diameter Wnnnels and Pipejacking. Several sections of case studies also will be presented. For more information: SME Meetings Department, P.O. Box 625002, Littleton, CO 80162, U.S.A. Tel. (303) 973-9550. Fax (303) 979-3461.
17th Annual S h o r t C o u r s e on Quality Geotechnlcal Lab T e s t i n g
Sponsored by the University of Missouri-Rolla's Continuing Education Division, this short course will provide advanced instruction in consolidation and shear strength testing of foundation and embankment soils, as well as permeability (hydraulic conductivity) testing of soils, including compacted clay liners for solid and toxic waste sites. Participants may sign up for a five-day additional "hands-on" laboratory for quality geotechnical lab testing, to be held May 18-22. For more information: Continuing Education, University of Missouri-Rolla, 119 Mining Annex, Rolla, MO 65401-024, U.S.A. Tel. 1-800-752-5057. May 27-30, 1991 l l 0 t h ISSMFE E u r o p e a n Florence, Italy R e g i o n a l C o n f e r e n c e o n Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering
Organized by the Italian Geotechnical Society, the conference will focus on the following themes: (I) Deformation of soils, and displacements of structures; (2) Modelling the stress-strain-time behavior of natural soils; (3) Displacements and seil-structure interactions; (4) Displacements and soilstructure interactions: earth-retalnlng structures and deep excavations; (5) Displacements and soil-structure interactions: special problems. Languages of the conference will be English, French and Italian. An exhibition of geotechnical apparati will be featured. For more information contact: The OrgAnlzing Committee, X E C S M F E , c/oAGI, Via Bormida, 2, 1-00198 Rome, Italy. Tel. (39) 6-856120. J u n e 10-12, 1991 Harare, Zimbabwe
A f r i c a n M i n i n g '91
African Mining '91 will deal with all aspects of the minerals industry--exploration, exploitation, treatment and fin a n c e - t h a t have particular relevance to Africa. Papers are invited on technical and operational aspects of geology, mineral exploration, mining, mineral processing, smelting, refining and marketing, as well as finance and investment. Particular emphasis will be given to small mining and appropriate technology, and to the role of mining in the establishment of new industries. For more information: The conference Office, The Institution of Mining and Metallurgy, 44 Portland Place, London W1N 4BR, U.I~ Tel. (1)580-3802. Telex261410. Fax: 1-436-5388.
July 10-12, 1991 32nd U.S. S y m p o s i u m o n N o r m a n , O k l a h o m a U.S.A. R o c k MecbAulcs The theme of this symposium is "Rock Mechanics as a Multidisciplinary Science." The objective is to gather scientists and practitioners from various fields with interrelated interests in rock mechanics to share their common problems and approaches. The papers and theme lectures will be grouped into the following categories: (1) Theoretical Studiea/Modelling; (2) Laboratory Experiments; and (3) Field Observations and Measurements. Possible topics include Deep drilling experience, state of stress investigation; Joints/ Discontinuities (modelling, stabilization, cleat systems and natural fractures; induced fractures); In-situ Stress Field (measurement and interpretation of porous media; Time dependency; Profiling; Influence on completion and reservoir models); and Environmental Concerns (nuclear waste disposal; earthquake prediction; verification of nuclear testing; subsidence). For more information: 32nd U.S. Symposium on Rock Mechanics, Attu: Carla Cates, The University of Oklahoma, SchoolofPetroleum and Geological Engineering, 100 East Boyd, Room T301, Norman, OK 73019-0628, U.S.A. Tel. 405/325-2921. Fax: 405/325-3180. S e p t e m b e r 9-11, 1991 Third International Oslo, Symposium on Field Measurements Norway in G e o m e c b n n i c s This conference, sponsored by the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute, will focus on the following aspects of field instrumentation: 1. Instruments and measurement techniques; 2. Data acquisition, processing and interpretation; 3. Use of field measurements as an aid in problem solving. Each topic will be introduced by a main lecture, followed by a general preport on the papers submitted to m conference. A special lecture on each topic will be presented by an engineer. Poster sessions and small discussion groups will provide a forum for exchanging ideas and experiences. For more information: FMGM-91, Norwegian Geotechnical Institute, P.O. Box 40, Taasen, 0801 Oslo 8, Norway. Tel. (47) 2/230388. Fax: (47) 2/23-0448. Telex: 19787 ngi n.
Printed in G r e a t Britain
7th I n t e r n a t i o n a l ISRM C o n g r e s s o n Rock Mechanics
S e p t e m b e r 16-20, 1991 Aachen, West G e r m a n y
Themes of the congress will be: (I) Rock mechanics and geology; (2) Stress-strain behavior, dynamic behavior, and water permeability of jointed rock; (3) Underground openings in rock; (4) Rock excavation; (5) D a m foundations in rock; and (6) Slopes. A number of one-day workshops also
Tunnellingmwl b'rule~grouTutSpaceTechnology, Vol. (i. N~. 250
Tenth Rapid Excavation and T, uneling Conference (RETC)
2. pp. 2 5 0 2 5 2 ,
19'91.
Ip~6-779~/91 $3.00 + I~q~ Pen g a m o n Press pl,