3rd International Conference on the Flat Dilatometer (DMT)

Rome 15th-17th June 2015

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are pleased to announce

Formal Conference AnnouncementThe Technical Committee TC-102 of the International Society of Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE) and the Italian Geotechnical Society (AGI) in cooperation with L'Aquila University

The 3rd International Conference on the Flat Dilatometer DMT’15 in Rome, 15th-17th June 2015

Past DMT International Conferences

DMT’1 1983 – Edmonton (Canada)‘In 1983 a small group of engineers convened in Edmonton to present their findings at the First International conference on the Flat Dilatometer.’

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DMT’2 2006 – Washington (USA)Organizer: Roger Failmezger ~ 50 papers, 80 participants, dinner lectures by M. Jamiolkowski and J. Schmertmann

Important Dates & Deadlineswww.dmt15.com

Deadlines for abstracts and papers:•15 July 2014 - abstract deadline•30 November 2014 – draft paper submission•28 February 2015 – final paper submission

Deadline for early bird registration•15 March 2015 – reduced registration cost

DMT’15 Conference TopicsSettlement prediction Liquefaction evaluationCompaction controlDetecting slip surfaces in slopes Correlations /comparisons with lab or other in situ

tests Laterally loaded pilesDiaphragm walls designFEM input parametersIn situ G-g decay curvesSeismic design (NTC08, Eurocode 8)

Other geotechnical problems using the soil parameters for which the DMT provides estimates

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Conference program formatwww.dmt15.com

Presentations:State of the Art reportsSpecial lecturesSession reportersOral presentations

Intensive DMT / SDMT short course: equipment, test procedure, data reduction, maintenance, ..A signed certificate will be awarded to participants who have diligently followed the course and demonstrated to instructors the skill to run correctly the test

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• Exhibition of equipments and services

• Conference Proceedings

• Sponsorship opportunities (different levels)

• Gala dinner

• Social program including guided tours

Venue steps away from town centerwww.dmt15.com

Rome touristic attractionswww.dmt15.com

St. Peters and Pope Francescowww.dmt15.com

Why to book a.s.a.p.www.dmt15.com

Many tourists expected in June 2015:•High popularity of Pope Francesco•EXPO 2015 (Milan-Rome)•June is high season

Early booking of flights and hotels is strongly recommended

3rd International Conference on the Flat Dilatometer (DMT)

Rome 15th-17th June 2015

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