The bienniel Geosynthetics conference series will be organized from 1-4 April 2013 in Long Beach, California. This conference has issued call for proposals for short courses, panel discussions and technical papers. This event will be organized on the same location as the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) annual Southwest Geotechnical Engineers Conference and the Geosynthetic Institute’s (GSI) 25th Geosynthetic Research Institute conference (GRI-25).
Panel discussions which are 90-minute sessions will be conducted. These will bring professionals together for discussion and debate about technical and non-technical subjects as well as industry issues, such as political influences or social trends and their impact. Panel Discussions have an eminent facilitator along with various panelists to present differing viewpoints. A published summary of the discussion is possible.
Some of the topics which will be explored during the event include:
- Energy
- Mining
- Dams and Levees
- Environmental Protection
- Renewable Energy
- Failures
- Agriculture / Aquaculture
- Foundations
- Transportation
- Shoreline and Water Protection
- Geosynthetics Properties
- Ground Improvement
- Hydrofracking
- Temporary Roads
- Case Studies
- Panel Discussions
Proposals should contain an outline and title along with synopsis of the expected outcome of the discussion along with opening names for panelists and facilitators. Facilitators are accountable for securing panel members and organizing the panel discussion. Meeting room along with AV equipment laptop, projector and sound, will be offered.
Short Courses
Short Courses will be the centre of attraction in the technical program. Geosynthetics 2013, is committed to provide continuing education opportunities for participants. Short Courses at Geosynthetics 2013 may include beginner, intermediate and advanced courses.
Technical Paper Sessions
Technical Paper Sessions are of 90-minutes duration during which four to six related papers are presented by their authors. Multiple papers that present various facets of a project are encouraged. Multiple sessions with an associated theme are possible. Technical Paper Sessions require minimum of a Session Chair who request paper submissions (if required), conducts anonymous reviews and conducts the session onsite. Co-chairs are preferred but are not needed.
Deadline for submission: 1 February 2012.
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