ISSMGE TC40 Forensic Geotechnical Engineering Announces An International Symposium on FORENSIC GEOTECHNICS OF VIBRATORY AND NATURAL HAZARDS

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1 ISSMGE TC40 Forensic Geotechnical Engineering Announces An International Symposium on FORENSIC GEOTECHNICS OF VIBRATORY AND NATURAL HAZARDS December 14-15, 2010 in Collaboration with The Indian Geotechnical Society Indian Institute of Technology Bombay Venue : Indian Institute of Technology Bombay Mumbai, INDIA.

2 Welcome Forensic Geotechnical Engineering involves detailed identification of type of distress a structure is subjected to, determine the cause of distress by studying the history of the built structure from design stage to distress stage and finally pinpoint the causes of distress/failure. Technical Committee (TC-40) on Forensic Geotechnical Engineering (FGE), a body of International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE), the Indian Geotechnical Society (IGS) New Delhi and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay are pleased to invite you to the International Symposium on Forensic Geotechnics of Vibratory and Natural Hazards, to be held in Mumbai on December This symposium aims at providing interactive platform for the experts, engineers and professionals working in the area of Geotechnical engineering from different parts of the world to discuss the role of Forensic Geotechnical Engineering in fostering new knowledge from unforeseen or unanticipated events. About the Symposium Failure of geotechnical structures due to earthquakes, tsunamis and hurricanes lead to significant damages to population and structures. Difficulties involved in reconstruction have always been a challenges to the geotechnical fraternity. Failure analysis as per forensic principles of collapse of structures such as bridges, dams, pavements and other infrastructure facilities contributes to better understanding of the effect of these phenomena. It helps in improving analysis procedures, and develop guidelines for design of disaster resistant structures. Similarly, understanding the effect of vibratory loading due to machinery and / or construction operations on the performance of structures in the context of geotechnical failure is another variant that poses significant challenges. These aspects need to be examined using Forensic Geotechnical Engineering principles. The normally adopted standard procedures of testing, analysis, design and construction that are used in Design Engineering are not adequate for the Forensic Analysis in majority of cases. It helps in identifying what went wrong when, why and by whom. In addition, risk, vulnerability and legal issues are also examined. Registration : The registration fee for the conference is US $300 for foreign delegates and includes accommodation for two days. The registration fee for Indian delegates is Rs. 2,000/- and does not include accommodation. The registration fee needs to be paid in favour of ISFGE 2010, Bangalore. It can also be directly credited to the Savings Bank Account No of the symposium at Canara Bank, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. The total number of registration is restricted to120. Hence, delegates are requested to register early. A discount 20% is given if registration is done before 31st October 2010.

3 Themes Assessment of the nature and magnitude of disturbing forces. Survey and characterization of distress. Design and perform suitable laboratory and/or situ tests to evaluate appropriate geotechnical parameters/characteristics for the prediction of actual/observed behaviour of geotechnical structure. Back analysis: Selection of theoretical model and methods of analyses. Monitoring and Instrumentation Risk and Vulnerability Assessment. Full length papers from engineers and scientists experienced in the above areas and related to natural and vibratory hazards are invited as contributions to the proceedings of the symposium based on the acceptance of the abstract of about 500 words. The length of the papers is restricted to 10 pages and shall follow formatting requirements for papers published in ASCE conferences. INTERNATIONAL ADVISORS Prof. J. L. Briaud President of ISSMGE Prof. Zuyu Chen China Vice President of ISSMGE Prof. Seco Pinto Portugal Mr. P. W. Day South Africa Prof. M. Popescu Prof. K. K. Phoon Singapore Dr. Yoshi Iwasaki Prof. J. Mecsi Hungary Mr. D. K. Saxena Mr. David Starr Australia Prof. W. F. Lee Taiwan Dr. R. Hwang Hong Kong Prof. Samsher Prakash Prof. Ikuo Towhata Er. M. Bidasaria India TECHNICAL ADVISORS Prof. K. S. Subba Rao Prof. B. R. S. Murthy Prof. A. V. Shroff Prof. N. Som Prof. K. S. Rao Dr. Kirty Dave Abstract submission : June 01, 2010 Paper submission : Sept. 01, 2010 ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Chairman : Dr. V. V. S. Rao Co-Chair : Prof. M. R. Madhav Prof. G. Venkatachalam Mr. S. P. Bagli Organising Secretaries : Prof. G. L. Sivakumar Babu Prof. B. V. S. Viswanadham Prof. D. S. N. Murthy Members: IMPORTANT DATES: Mr. Jai Bhagwan Prof. K. Rajagopal Prof. T G Sitharam Prof. R. G. Robinson Mr. I. V. Anirudhan Prof. G. V. Ramana Dr. Chandan Ghosh Mr. P. Raghuveer Rao Dr. B. Munwar Basha Dr. R. A. Hegde Miss. K. Nadgouda Acceptance of papers : Oct. 01, 2010 Symposium : Dec , 2010

4 Proceedings Proceedings of the symposium in the form of invited lectures and contributory papers will be brought out in a CD with an abstract volume and will be furnished to delegates. Contact All correspondence relating to the symposium shall be sent to Prof. G L Sivakumar Babu Organizing Secretary Department of Civil Engineering Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore gls@civil.iisc.ernet.in Phone: / 2360, Fax: COMPOSITION OF TC 40 Chairman : Dr. V. V. S. Rao Vice Chairman : Prof. M. R. Madhav Secretary : Prof. G. L. Sivakumar Babu TC40 CORE MEMBERS Mr. P. W. Day South Africa Prof. M. Popescu Prof. K. K. Phoon Singapore Dr. Yoshi Iwasaki Prof. J. Mecsi Hungary Mr. D. K. Saxena Mr. David Starr Australia Prof. W. F. Lee Taiwan Dr. R. Hwang Hong Kong

5 International Symposium on Forensic Geotechnics of Vibratory and Natural Hazards Mumbai December 14-15, 2010 Name : Designation : Organisation : Address : REGISTRATION FORM Phone : Fax : I am enclosing a crossed demand draft payable at Bangalore in favour of ISFGE-2010 with following details: No. Dated Bank For Rs. Date towards registration fee /sponsorship Signature All correspondence relating to the symposium shall be sent to Prof. G L Sivakumar Babu Organizing Secretary Department of Civil Engineering Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore gls@civil.iisc.ernet.in Phone: / 2360, Fax: