- Email: [email protected]
34th U.S. symposium on rock mechanics
installation and equipment. For more information: NASTY, 435 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1717, Chicago, IL 60611-4067. Tel. 312/644-0828. Fax 312/644-8557. May 24-28, 1993 International Symposium on Xian, Sha~nxl A p p l i c a t i o n of C o m p u t e r M e t h o d s P.P~C. in R o c k M e c h a n i c s a n d E n g i n e e r i n g The goal of the symposium is to provide a forum for researchers, designers and engineers to exchange ideas and experience in reck and soil engineering theory, with an emphasis on application. The most recent advances in the fields of computer methods, as well as applied techniques and examples of practical engineering (in particular, those dealing with tll n n els, dams, slopes and mining engineering) will be discussed. Papers will introduce research and practice carried out in China on the application of computer methods. The official language of the Symposium will be English. Themes of the symposium are: Numerical and analytical methods, and application in tunnels with underground openings, dams, slopes and foundations, and mining engineering; Mechanical behavior of rock and joints--modelllng and application; Physical and computer modelling; Comparison of model tests, measurement and computer analysis; Field measurement and monitoring techniques, instruments, data processing, and utilization; Inverse problems, including back analysis; Optimization techniques; Computer codes in geomechanics, including numerical analysis, expert system, CAD/CAM; and Use of microcomputers and personal computers. An exhibition displaying publications, instruments, computer hardware and software, and other equipment will be held in conjunction with the Symposium. Post-Symposium study tours are being organized. For more information: Prof. Liu Huaiheng, Xian Institute of Minlng and Technology, 14 Yanta Road, Xian, Shaanxi, P.R.C. 710054. Tel. (29) 752034. Fax (29) 711585. J u n e 1-4, 1993 Rolla, M i s s o u r i U.S.A.
Third International Conference o n Case H i s t o r i e s in Geotechnlcal Engineering
Sponsored by the University of Missouri/Rolla, this conference is intended for geotechnical civil and structural engineers, engineering geologists, and consulting engineers. For more information: Norma R. Fleming, Senior Coordinator, 119 ME Annex, University of Missouri-Rolla, Rolla, MO, U.S.A. Tel. 312/341-6061 or 1-800-752-5057. Fax 314/ 341-4992. J u n e 8-11, 1993 Montpelier, France
G e o C o n f i n e '93
This international symposium on geology and confinement of toxic wastes is being jointly organized by the French Committee of Engineering Geology and the Bureau de Recherches G~logiques et Mini~res, under the auspices of the International Association of Engineering Geology. The symposium sims to promote an exchange of scientific knowledge and know-how concerning the behaviour of barriers and their confinement performances. Proposed themes for the conference are: (1) Natural geological barriers; (2) Improvement of containment with treated geomaterials; (3) Cover and surface isolation for disposal sites; (4) Monitoring systems and safety of confinement; and (5) New confinement concepts. Round table discussions will be held on (1) Technical specifications with a view to regulations; and (2) Communication and public acceptance. English and French will be the working languages of the symposium; simultaneous translation will be provided. For more information: General Secretariat of the Symposium, Michel Barres, BRGM - Department "Environment", BP 6009, 45060 Orleans Cedex, France. Tel. (33) 38-643414. Fax (33) 38643013. Telex 780258.
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J u n e 13-17, 1993 Rapid Excavation Tunneling Boston, M a s s a c h u s e t t s Conference U.S.A.
This conference is designed to provide a forum for the exchange of new developments in the technology of underground rapid excavation and tnnneling on a worldwide scale. The RETC is jointly sponsored by the American Institute of Minlug, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers and the American Society of Civil Engineers. Thee conference will deal with the following topics: Basic Technology; Ground support; Shafl~ and raises; Conventional underground excavation; Soft ground case histories; Excavation of large chambers; Geotechnical, water and gas control; TBM case histories; Difficult ground case histories; Design and p|Annlng; Major projects of the future; Applications of new technology; Rapid excavation in mining; SmAll-diameter tnnnels and pipejacking; Expert systems in underground construction; and Transalpine tlmnels. For more information: RETC, c/o Meetings Dept., SME, P.O. Box 625002, Littleton, CO 80162, U.S.~ Fax (303) 979-3461. J u n e 27-30, 1993 Madison, W i s c o n s i n U.S-4,
34th U.S. S y m p o s i u m o n Rock M e c h a n i c s
For more information: Bezalel C. Hnlmaon, 34th Symposium on Rock Mechanics, Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1509 University Avenue, Madison, WI 53706-1595, U.S.A~ J u l y 5-8, 1993 Vienna, A u s t r i a
Fourth International Symposium on Rock Fragmentation b y Blasting
Like past FRAGBLAST symposia, this meeting will address researchers, scientists, and practitioners in the areas of blasting, mining, rock fracture mechanics, rock mechanics, structural geology, geology, geophysics, tectonics, numerical modelling, structural engineering, and civil engineering. As an international symposium, it provides the opportunity to guide researchers in relevant directions of both applied and theoretical research, with the aim of contributing to the advancement of science and research in the area of rock fragmentation by blasting. More than 50 original papers will be presented during the technical sessions. Principal speakers have been selected from around the world from mining companies, explosives suppliers and technical institutions, as recognized experts in the fields of blasting physics, instrumentation and measurement, performance evaluation, blast design and initiation, fragmentation mechanics, modeling and computer simulations, applications and blasting economics, depending on rock properties, case studies, legal and environmental issues. Several workshop/seminars sessions will be offered, and field tours to relevant field sites will be organized. For more information: FRAGBLAST-4 Conference Secretariat, Doz. Dr. H. P. Rossmanith, Institute of Mechanics, Technical University of Vienna, Wiedner HaptstaBe 8-10/325, A-1040 Vienna, Austria. Tel. (222) 588-01/5514 or 5519. Fax(222) 587-5863. J u l y 7-10, 1993 Lule~, S w e d e n
Mine Mechanization and Automation
The symposium will provide a forum for the review and exchange of information on new and emerging technologies in mine mechanization and automation for improved productivity, reduced costs, and enhanced safety. The symposium will address all aspects of surface and underground miningrelated to mechanization and automation. For more information contact: CENTEK, Lena Karbin, Lule~t University of Technology, 951 87 Lule~i, Sweden.
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Third International Conference o n Case H i s t o r i e s in Geotechnlcal Engineering
Sponsored by the University of Missouri/Rolla, this conference is intended for geotechnical civil and structural engineers, engineering geologists, and consulting engineers. For more information: Norma R. Fleming, Senior Coordinator, 119 ME Annex, University of Missouri-Rolla, Rolla, MO, U.S.A. Tel. 312/341-6061 or 1-800-752-5057. Fax 314/ 341-4992. J u n e 8-11, 1993 Montpelier, France
G e o C o n f i n e '93
This international symposium on geology and confinement of toxic wastes is being jointly organized by the French Committee of Engineering Geology and the Bureau de Recherches G~logiques et Mini~res, under the auspices of the International Association of Engineering Geology. The symposium sims to promote an exchange of scientific knowledge and know-how concerning the behaviour of barriers and their confinement performances. Proposed themes for the conference are: (1) Natural geological barriers; (2) Improvement of containment with treated geomaterials; (3) Cover and surface isolation for disposal sites; (4) Monitoring systems and safety of confinement; and (5) New confinement concepts. Round table discussions will be held on (1) Technical specifications with a view to regulations; and (2) Communication and public acceptance. English and French will be the working languages of the symposium; simultaneous translation will be provided. For more information: General Secretariat of the Symposium, Michel Barres, BRGM - Department "Environment", BP 6009, 45060 Orleans Cedex, France. Tel. (33) 38-643414. Fax (33) 38643013. Telex 780258.
464 TUNNELLINGAND UNDERGROLrND SPACETECHNOLOGY
J u n e 13-17, 1993 Rapid Excavation Tunneling Boston, M a s s a c h u s e t t s Conference U.S.A.
This conference is designed to provide a forum for the exchange of new developments in the technology of underground rapid excavation and tnnneling on a worldwide scale. The RETC is jointly sponsored by the American Institute of Minlug, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers and the American Society of Civil Engineers. Thee conference will deal with the following topics: Basic Technology; Ground support; Shafl~ and raises; Conventional underground excavation; Soft ground case histories; Excavation of large chambers; Geotechnical, water and gas control; TBM case histories; Difficult ground case histories; Design and p|Annlng; Major projects of the future; Applications of new technology; Rapid excavation in mining; SmAll-diameter tnnnels and pipejacking; Expert systems in underground construction; and Transalpine tlmnels. For more information: RETC, c/o Meetings Dept., SME, P.O. Box 625002, Littleton, CO 80162, U.S.~ Fax (303) 979-3461. J u n e 27-30, 1993 Madison, W i s c o n s i n U.S-4,
34th U.S. S y m p o s i u m o n Rock M e c h a n i c s
For more information: Bezalel C. Hnlmaon, 34th Symposium on Rock Mechanics, Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1509 University Avenue, Madison, WI 53706-1595, U.S.A~ J u l y 5-8, 1993 Vienna, A u s t r i a
Fourth International Symposium on Rock Fragmentation b y Blasting
Like past FRAGBLAST symposia, this meeting will address researchers, scientists, and practitioners in the areas of blasting, mining, rock fracture mechanics, rock mechanics, structural geology, geology, geophysics, tectonics, numerical modelling, structural engineering, and civil engineering. As an international symposium, it provides the opportunity to guide researchers in relevant directions of both applied and theoretical research, with the aim of contributing to the advancement of science and research in the area of rock fragmentation by blasting. More than 50 original papers will be presented during the technical sessions. Principal speakers have been selected from around the world from mining companies, explosives suppliers and technical institutions, as recognized experts in the fields of blasting physics, instrumentation and measurement, performance evaluation, blast design and initiation, fragmentation mechanics, modeling and computer simulations, applications and blasting economics, depending on rock properties, case studies, legal and environmental issues. Several workshop/seminars sessions will be offered, and field tours to relevant field sites will be organized. For more information: FRAGBLAST-4 Conference Secretariat, Doz. Dr. H. P. Rossmanith, Institute of Mechanics, Technical University of Vienna, Wiedner HaptstaBe 8-10/325, A-1040 Vienna, Austria. Tel. (222) 588-01/5514 or 5519. Fax(222) 587-5863. J u l y 7-10, 1993 Lule~, S w e d e n
Mine Mechanization and Automation
The symposium will provide a forum for the review and exchange of information on new and emerging technologies in mine mechanization and automation for improved productivity, reduced costs, and enhanced safety. The symposium will address all aspects of surface and underground miningrelated to mechanization and automation. For more information contact: CENTEK, Lena Karbin, Lule~t University of Technology, 951 87 Lule~i, Sweden.
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