Geological Engineering Problems in Major Construction Projects

This international symposium is being held in combination with the 7th Asian regional conference of the IAEG

The purpose of this symposium is to provide a platform for exchanging and discussing the typical engineering geological problems in major construction projects. The symposium programme includes visiting some key projects for onsite discussion and displays of engineering technology and equipment.

 

General Themes:

1: Geological risks and Environmental Geological problems in large-scale construction projects
2: Mechanism and control of large-scale landslides
3: Terrain stability, geo-hazards and risk control in mountainous cities in geologically active regions
4: Foundations of high dams, high buildings, bridges, etc
5: Engineering geological problems and Geo-hazards in the construction of long, wide and deep tunnels, roads and rail roads
6: Sustainable use of underground space in complex geological conditions

Special Themes:

1: Geo-engineering lessons learned from the 2008, May 12 Earthquake in Sichuan
2: Geo-engineering lessons learned from the construction of the Three Gorges Dam

Technical Tours

Visits to large projects and tours to scenic spots will be arranged for participants and accompanying persons. The following pre- and post-symposium tours are presently considered:

Tour 1 Chengdu - Jiuzhaigou Valley- Huanglong-Chengdu (Sep. 6 – 8, 2009, 3 days)
Tour 2 Chengdu - Xi'an- Chengdu (Sep. 6 – 8, 2009, 3 days)
Tour 3 Chengdu - Wenchuan Earthquake Area -Chengdu (Sep. 12 – 14, 2009, 3 days)
Tour 4 Chengdu - Three Gorges- Chengdu (Sep. 12 – 15, 2009, 4 days by cruise ship)

Submission of Papers

Participants intending to present a paper are invited to send a one A4 page abstract in English to the Conference Secretariat in Chengdu. The abstract should include the title of the paper, author(s), mailing address, e-mail, telephone and fax numbers. 
Abstract should be submitted by 31 March 2009 
Notification of acceptance of abstracts by 30th April 2009
Full paper submission by 31 July 2009.

Language

The official language of the conference will be English

Further information and registration

Further information can be obtained fom the conference website IAEG2009