Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of the Organizing Committee, it is my greatest pleasure to invite you to attend the 15th International Conference of the International Association for Computer Methods and Advances in Geomechanics (15th IACMAG) on October 19-23, 2017 in Wuhan, China.
The International Association for Computer Methods and Advances in Geomechanics (IACMAG) which grew out of the “International Committee on Numerical Methods in Geomechanics” was established in 1988, but the first conference in what is now a series of IACMAG International Conferences was held in Vicksburg, USA, in 1972. Since then, subsequent conferences have been successfully held on approximately a 3 to 4 year cycle. As more and more experienced engineers, scientists and young researchers from all over the world have been attracted to participate, the IACMAG International Conference is now one of the most important and influential events in the world in the field of Geomechanics and computational methods. In 1997, the 9th IACMAG International Conference was held in Wuhan, China. Two decades later, it is a great honor for us to succeed in inviting IACMAG to hold the conference in the same place again. We pledge to do our utmost to make the 15th edition of the conference the most memorable.
The 15th IACMAG aims to provide a forum for exchanging new experiences and discussing future developments of computer methods in Geomechanics and geotechnical engineering and other important and related topics like constitutive modeling and wider applications. The main theme is "Advances of Computer Methods in Geomechanics" to emphasize the critical role of computer methods in meeting geotechnical engineering requirements for development and the need to protect and preserve our environment. The conference will cover the entire scope of computer methods and current research topics in Geomechanics and geotechnical engineering. In addition to the 4-day technical program, we will also organize technical visits, exhibitions, social programs, and programs for accompanying persons. Pre-conference workshops and short courses will also be organized.
Wuhan-the host city-is the capital of Hubei Province in central China and is situated on Jianghan Plain, a river-crossed fertile land created by the Hanjiang River joining the Yangtze River. Not only does she offer very convenient transportation for attendees, but also she is the place with both history and natural wonders such as Hubei Provincial Museum, Yellow Crane Tower, Yangtze River Bridge, East Lake, Three Gorges Dam located at Yichang where is only 2 hours by train from Wuhan, and so on, all which make Wuhan a top destination for all travelers. The website www.hubeitour.gov.cn may help you to prepare for your travel. Meanwhile, with her numerous research institutes, universities and colleges, Wuhan is also the scientific and educational center in central China.
We are looking forward to your kind support and attending 15th IACMAG held in Wuhan in 2017.
Sincerely yours,
Xia-Ting Feng
Chairman, Organizing Committee of the 15th IACMAG
Organization
Sponsors
International Association for Computer Methods and Advances in Geomechanics
Organizers
State Key Laboratory of Geomechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Institute of Rock and Soil Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
State Key Laboratory of Hydroscience and Engineering, Tsinghua University
Chinese Society for Rock Mechanics and Engineering
Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education on Safe Mining of Deep Metal Mines, Northeastern University
Conference Topics
Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline October 15th 2016
Notification of Abstract Acceptance December 15th 2016
Full Paper Submission Deadline April 15th 2017
Early Bird Registration Deadline August 15th 2017
Abstracts and Papers Submission
Abstracts and papers must be submitted online in PDF format. Please follow the rules and guidelines before submitting.
Abstract: The abstract (no more than 800 words) must include the title of the paper, authors, affiliation of authors, e-mail address of the corresponding author, keywords and, the text in English.
Full Paper: The content of the papers submitted should be scientific, advanced, innovative, and must not have been published in any academic journals or reported in any prior academic meetings. The corresponding author of the selected paper will be invited to make a presentation in the 15th IACMAG International Conference, and the deserving manuscripts will be introduced to the Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, International Journal of Geomechanics, Environmental Geotechnics and Ground Improvement.
Technical Exhibition and Poster Sessions
Technical exhibition are available at the 15th IACMAG conference venue from October 19-23. Due to strong demand, interested companies are advised to contact the organizer and book early. Poster sessions will accompany the oral presentations.
Advertising Opportunities
We offer several possibilities to place your advertisements for more than 700 participants right then. Take advantage of this unique chance and become a sponsor of 15th IACMAG. For details, please contact the organizer.
Correspondence
Dr. Hang Ruan
State Key Laboratory of Geomechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Institute of Rock and Soil Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan 430071, P. R. China
Tel: +86-27-87198413
Email: ruanhang307@gmail.com