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Third U.S. national conference on earthquake engineering
Mt']KTIN(;S June 8-12, 1986 Florence, Italy
International Congress on Large Underground Openings
Jointly sponsored by the Societa Italiana Gallerie (SIG) and the International Tunnelling Association (ITA}, this congress will focus on the current state of the art in underground construction techniques and procedures over the past 30 years. The technical sessions will emphasize design criteria, investigations before and during construction, construction methods, and consolidation procedures. Official languages of the congress will be Italian, French and English. The 12th ITA/AITES General Assembly. which will be attended by delegates from 34 member nations, will be held simultaneously with the congess. Ten ITA working group meetings will be held and a special session in conjunction with SlG will be offered. For more information write: MGR-Societa di Organizzazione Congressi, Piazza Sant'Ambrogio, 16 20123 Milan, Italy
June 15-19, 1986 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A.
Second International Earth-Sheltered Buildings Conference
'Advances in Geotectural Design" is the theme of this conference, which will be held at the University of Minnesota. The conference will focus on documentation of advances m the design, analysis and construction of earthsheltered buildings throughout the world. Both hot- and cold-climate problems will be addressed, and special workshops will be offered on design for hot climates. Topics include: earth-contact heat transfer; building design/use case studies: structures; waterproofing/drainage; building materials; landscape architecture; economics; pysiological aspects; user acceptance/psychological aspects/interior design; urban/community applications,,' and institutional issues. For more information write: Dr Raymond Sterling, Second International Earth-Sheltered Buildings Conference, Underground Space Center. 790 Civil and Mineral Engineering Building, 500 Pillsbury Drive S.E., University of Minnesota, Minneapolps, MN 55455 U.S.A. Tel: (612) 376-1200
June 23-25, 1986 Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S.A.
27th U.S. Symposium on Rock Mechanics
'Rock Mechanics--Key to Energy Production" is the theme of this thirtieth anniversary symposium on rock mechanics, sponsored by the U.S. National Committee on Rock Mechanics, NRC/NAS/NAE. Featured sessions will focus on principles and fundamentals (rock fracture mechanics, rock characterization, laboratory measurement. model analysis, field measurement, subsidence); mining solid fuels (stability of mine openings, Iongwall mine design, Iongwafl face support, mine pillars, mine ground control, blasting): civil construction (tunneling, large openings, nuclear waste disposal, nuclear waste disposal WIPP, hydro pump storage); petroleum and conventional gas (wellbore stability/reservoir compaction, rock mechanics/fluid flow properties, rock-bit interaction-well shmulation; and unconventional resources (unconventional gas/coal gasification, oil sands/coalbed methane). Several field trips will also be offered. For more information write: Dr. Howard L. Hartmann, Symposium Chair, Department of Mineral Enginerring, P.O. Box 1468, The University of Alabama, University, AL35486 U S A Tel: (205] 348-1678.
August 24-28, 1986 Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A.
Third U.S. National Conference on Earthquake Engineering
Held on the eve of the t00th anniversary of the big Charleston earthquake, the conference will consider many issues: faulting and tectonics; seismicity and risk; special problem areas such as Charleston; soil liquefaction; dam safety; testing; evaluation and design of structures and components; retrofitting existing buildings; development and enforcement of codes; emergency preparedness and mitigation; and social and political exigencies. For more information write:
James E. Beavers, Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc, Building 9733-4, M/S 2, P.O. Box Y. Oak Ridge. TN 3783! U.S.A, Tel: (615) 574-3117
August 25-28, 1986 Helsinki, Finland
This international symposium, which will be held at the Helsinki University of Technology, is sponsored by the International Tunnelling Association and the International Society of Rock Mechanics. Case histories, aspects of finance and production, legal and environmental issues, and technical and geological problems will be examined. The program will also include local excursions and an exhibition of caverns, equipment, and literature. Post-symposium tours in Finland will be offered. For more information write: Dr Karl Saari, International Symposium on Large Rock Caverns, Technical Research Centre of Finland, Lehtisarent=e 2 SF-00340 Helsinki, Finland Tel: 358-0-4566172 Telex: 122972 VTTHA SF.
September 1-3, 1986 Stockholm, Sweden
Rock Stress and Rock Stress Measurement
This international symposium is being organized by the Swedish National Group of the International Society of Rock Mechanics, the Swedish Rock Engineering Research Foundation, and the Technical University of Lulea. Technical sessions on the following topics will be included: theory of rock stresses: the state of stress in the earth crust; methods for rock stress measurements; and application of rock stress measurements in mining and underground excavation. In English, German, and French; simultaneous interpretation For more information write: Rock Stress and Rock Stress Measurements, CENTEK Conference, University of Lulea, S-951 87 Lulea, Sweden.
September 8-13, 1986 Nottingham, England
International Symposium on Underground Mining
Sponsored by the Society of Mining Engineers of AIME. the Institute of Mining Engineers (U.K), and the National Coal Board, this conference will be held at the University of Nottingham. Principal topics will be: mining methods and operation; mechanized support and cutting systems: materials handling: computer-aided mine design; coal preparation: disposal and utilization of mine wastes: mine services: small mining operations; and groundwater. Inquiries from the American continent should be addressed to: Dr. Tony Szwilski, Symposium Co-Chairman, Department of Mining Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506 U.S.A. Tel: (606) 257-2953. Telex 510-476-8816. Inquiries from the rest of the world should be addressed to: Prof. T. Atkinson, Symposium Chairman, Head, Department of Mining Engineering, University of Nottingharn, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UK. Tel: 44-602-56101
September 21-26, 1986 Washington, D.C., U.S.A.
10th Triennial Congress of the International Council for Building Research, Studies and Documentation (CIB)
The Congress will focus on the technological and social issues facing the international building industry for advancing building technology in the coming years. The subthemes to be addressed are: advancing building technology for the computer age as applied in building practices; advancing building technology to shelter the homeless in developing countries, using local materials and labor: and translating research into practice in technology and techniques of technology transfer in CIB working commission and member organizations. The Congress is sponsored by CIB, the Building Research Board of the National Academies of Science and Engineering. and the National Bureau of Standards For more information write: Noel J. Raufaste, CIB.86 Director, B226 Building Research, National Bureau of Standards, Gaithersburg, MD 20899 US.A.
]uylnelhngand L'~MetlUOurMSparelerhnolog~, V o J 98
Large Rock Caverns
l'rillted in (;real Britain
1, N~ 1. [)[3.98,~100, 1986
0886-779N/8(;$3 I)(1 + (~ll Pergam, m I ,,t . rials l.td
International Congress on Large Underground Openings
Jointly sponsored by the Societa Italiana Gallerie (SIG) and the International Tunnelling Association (ITA}, this congress will focus on the current state of the art in underground construction techniques and procedures over the past 30 years. The technical sessions will emphasize design criteria, investigations before and during construction, construction methods, and consolidation procedures. Official languages of the congress will be Italian, French and English. The 12th ITA/AITES General Assembly. which will be attended by delegates from 34 member nations, will be held simultaneously with the congess. Ten ITA working group meetings will be held and a special session in conjunction with SlG will be offered. For more information write: MGR-Societa di Organizzazione Congressi, Piazza Sant'Ambrogio, 16 20123 Milan, Italy
June 15-19, 1986 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A.
Second International Earth-Sheltered Buildings Conference
'Advances in Geotectural Design" is the theme of this conference, which will be held at the University of Minnesota. The conference will focus on documentation of advances m the design, analysis and construction of earthsheltered buildings throughout the world. Both hot- and cold-climate problems will be addressed, and special workshops will be offered on design for hot climates. Topics include: earth-contact heat transfer; building design/use case studies: structures; waterproofing/drainage; building materials; landscape architecture; economics; pysiological aspects; user acceptance/psychological aspects/interior design; urban/community applications,,' and institutional issues. For more information write: Dr Raymond Sterling, Second International Earth-Sheltered Buildings Conference, Underground Space Center. 790 Civil and Mineral Engineering Building, 500 Pillsbury Drive S.E., University of Minnesota, Minneapolps, MN 55455 U.S.A. Tel: (612) 376-1200
June 23-25, 1986 Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S.A.
27th U.S. Symposium on Rock Mechanics
'Rock Mechanics--Key to Energy Production" is the theme of this thirtieth anniversary symposium on rock mechanics, sponsored by the U.S. National Committee on Rock Mechanics, NRC/NAS/NAE. Featured sessions will focus on principles and fundamentals (rock fracture mechanics, rock characterization, laboratory measurement. model analysis, field measurement, subsidence); mining solid fuels (stability of mine openings, Iongwall mine design, Iongwafl face support, mine pillars, mine ground control, blasting): civil construction (tunneling, large openings, nuclear waste disposal, nuclear waste disposal WIPP, hydro pump storage); petroleum and conventional gas (wellbore stability/reservoir compaction, rock mechanics/fluid flow properties, rock-bit interaction-well shmulation; and unconventional resources (unconventional gas/coal gasification, oil sands/coalbed methane). Several field trips will also be offered. For more information write: Dr. Howard L. Hartmann, Symposium Chair, Department of Mineral Enginerring, P.O. Box 1468, The University of Alabama, University, AL35486 U S A Tel: (205] 348-1678.
August 24-28, 1986 Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A.
Third U.S. National Conference on Earthquake Engineering
Held on the eve of the t00th anniversary of the big Charleston earthquake, the conference will consider many issues: faulting and tectonics; seismicity and risk; special problem areas such as Charleston; soil liquefaction; dam safety; testing; evaluation and design of structures and components; retrofitting existing buildings; development and enforcement of codes; emergency preparedness and mitigation; and social and political exigencies. For more information write:
James E. Beavers, Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc, Building 9733-4, M/S 2, P.O. Box Y. Oak Ridge. TN 3783! U.S.A, Tel: (615) 574-3117
August 25-28, 1986 Helsinki, Finland
This international symposium, which will be held at the Helsinki University of Technology, is sponsored by the International Tunnelling Association and the International Society of Rock Mechanics. Case histories, aspects of finance and production, legal and environmental issues, and technical and geological problems will be examined. The program will also include local excursions and an exhibition of caverns, equipment, and literature. Post-symposium tours in Finland will be offered. For more information write: Dr Karl Saari, International Symposium on Large Rock Caverns, Technical Research Centre of Finland, Lehtisarent=e 2 SF-00340 Helsinki, Finland Tel: 358-0-4566172 Telex: 122972 VTTHA SF.
September 1-3, 1986 Stockholm, Sweden
Rock Stress and Rock Stress Measurement
This international symposium is being organized by the Swedish National Group of the International Society of Rock Mechanics, the Swedish Rock Engineering Research Foundation, and the Technical University of Lulea. Technical sessions on the following topics will be included: theory of rock stresses: the state of stress in the earth crust; methods for rock stress measurements; and application of rock stress measurements in mining and underground excavation. In English, German, and French; simultaneous interpretation For more information write: Rock Stress and Rock Stress Measurements, CENTEK Conference, University of Lulea, S-951 87 Lulea, Sweden.
September 8-13, 1986 Nottingham, England
International Symposium on Underground Mining
Sponsored by the Society of Mining Engineers of AIME. the Institute of Mining Engineers (U.K), and the National Coal Board, this conference will be held at the University of Nottingham. Principal topics will be: mining methods and operation; mechanized support and cutting systems: materials handling: computer-aided mine design; coal preparation: disposal and utilization of mine wastes: mine services: small mining operations; and groundwater. Inquiries from the American continent should be addressed to: Dr. Tony Szwilski, Symposium Co-Chairman, Department of Mining Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506 U.S.A. Tel: (606) 257-2953. Telex 510-476-8816. Inquiries from the rest of the world should be addressed to: Prof. T. Atkinson, Symposium Chairman, Head, Department of Mining Engineering, University of Nottingharn, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UK. Tel: 44-602-56101
September 21-26, 1986 Washington, D.C., U.S.A.
10th Triennial Congress of the International Council for Building Research, Studies and Documentation (CIB)
The Congress will focus on the technological and social issues facing the international building industry for advancing building technology in the coming years. The subthemes to be addressed are: advancing building technology for the computer age as applied in building practices; advancing building technology to shelter the homeless in developing countries, using local materials and labor: and translating research into practice in technology and techniques of technology transfer in CIB working commission and member organizations. The Congress is sponsored by CIB, the Building Research Board of the National Academies of Science and Engineering. and the National Bureau of Standards For more information write: Noel J. Raufaste, CIB.86 Director, B226 Building Research, National Bureau of Standards, Gaithersburg, MD 20899 US.A.
]uylnelhngand L'~MetlUOurMSparelerhnolog~, V o J 98
Large Rock Caverns
l'rillted in (;real Britain
1, N~ 1. [)[3.98,~100, 1986
0886-779N/8(;$3 I)(1 + (~ll Pergam, m I ,,t . rials l.td