Upcoming Events

01 Jul "Coupled Phenomena in Environmental Geotechnics" (CPEG) "Coupled Phenomena in Environmental Geotechnics" (CPEG)... Environmental Geotechnics currently has to deal with numerous aspects and fields, such as the characterization of polluted sites and landfill waste, the design of containment systems for subsoil pollutant control, radioactive waste disposal, geo-energy exploitation and bacteria-driven soil modification, among others. In order to obtain reliable and effective predictions of the actual behavior and performance of all these very complex systems, theoretical and experimental research and advanced design procedures needs to take into account hydro-bio-chemo-physical and mechanical phenomena and processes at very different geometrical scales and, above all, in coupled conditions. Over the last few decades, these requirements have stimulated substantial advancements from the classical soil and rock mechanics background in terms of generalization, extension and refinement of theoretical modeling and experimentation capabilities. Today, the possibility of further progresses in the scientific state of the art and the substantial advancements of practical applications in an environmentally sustainable manner are closely related to the development of a shared knowledge among the different basic and applied sciences and technologies. The International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE) contributed to these developments by an ad hoc Committee (TC 215 – Environmental Geotechnics - formerly TC 5), which was established under the ISSMGE presidency of Prof. M. Jamiolkowski (1994-1997). Since then, a number of conferences, symposia and workshops have been organized and they have attracted large audiences that have always taken part in lively, interesting and useful discussions. In particular, the main periodic International Conference of Environmental Geotechnics (TC 215 - ICEG) deserves mentioning, as it reached its 6th edition in New Delhi, India (2010). Within this framework, the international symposium organized by ISSMGE TC 215 in Torino (Italy) in July 2013, has been planned as a unique event which will be specifically focused on the Coupled Phenomena in Environmental Geotechnics (from theoretical and experimental research to practical applications). In particular, the symposium will have the aim of discussing and sharing knowledge, skills and front edge research activities in the fields pertaining to theoretical aspects, experimental evidence and already operating, in progress and/or possible practical applications, looking not only inside the geotechnical community but also at related and complementary areas and disciplines. Visit Website Send Email Politecnico di Torino, C.so Duca degli Abruzzi 24, Torino Torino , Italy Send Email Torino, Italy 01 Jul - 03 Jul 2013

29 Sep GEOMONTREAL 2013 GeoMontreal 2013 The theme for GéoMontréal 2013 is “Geoscience for Sustainability” and will examine how our three associations invest in the progress necessary to create an innovative and prosperous economy that is ecologically and socially responsible. The organizers intend to weave the conference theme throughout the technical program and social activities and to remind delegates of this important goal in our professional work. The official languages for the conference will be French and English. Visit Website Montreal , CANADA Send Email Montreal, CANADA 29 Sep - 03 Oct 2013

14 Oct International Symposium Design & Practice of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soil Structures International Symposium on Design & Practice of... The Symposium shall cover, but not limited to the design and practice, on following topics: • Geosynthetic-reinforced soil retaining walls • Geosynthetic-reinforced soil slopes • Construction of reinforced embankments over soft soil • Geotexite tubes • Geocell-reinforced railways and highways • Properties of backfill soil, geosynthetics, and soil-geosynthetic interactions Visit Website Send Email Faculty of Engineering, University of Bologna Bologna , Italy Send Email Bologna, Italy 14 Oct - 16 Oct 2013

23 Oct Geosynthetics India '13 Geosynthetics India '13 - Silver Jubilee To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the founding of the IGS India Chapter there is planned a two day International Seminar, a worshop and an exhibition. Send Email New Delhi , India Send Email New Delhi, India 23 Oct - 25 Oct 2013

05 Nov GEOSINTEC IBERIA 1 GEOSINTEC IBERIA 1 This Congress will be about the most relevant aspects of geosynthetics (geomembranes, Geotextiles and related products), as well as issues concerning the research and development of new products and applications. In addition, there will be an area dedicated to manufacturers and related companies. Themes: • Reinforcement and transportation • Hydraulic works and port • Environment • Building • Examples of works in Spain Visit Website Hotel Melia Lebreros Seville , Spain Send Email Seville, Spain 05 Nov - 06 Nov 2013