第12届国际岩石力学大会一号通报

FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT

12^th International Congress on Rock Mechanics

Beijing, China, 21-24, October 2011

Harmonizing Rock Engineering and the Environment Organized by

Chinese Society for Rock Mechanics and Engineering

(ISRM National Group for China)

Society for Rock Mechanics and Engineering Geology, Singapore

(ISRM National Group for Singapore)

Supported by International Society for Rock Mechanics

Invitation

The ISRM National Groups for China and Singapore warmly invite you to Beijing for the 12th ISRM International Congress on Rock Mechanics in 2011.  The scheme for the ISRM 2011 Congress is "Harmonizing Rock Mechanics and the Environment" to emphasize the critical roles of rock mechanics and rock engineering in sustainable development and environment preservation. In addition to the 4-day technical program, workshops, short courses, technical visits, exhibitions and social programs will be organised.  Meetings and functions of ISRM Board, Council, Interest Groups and Commissions, and other ISRM related activities will also take place in conjunction with the Congress. We look forward to welcoming you to the ISRM 2011 Congress.

With the fastest growing economy and the largest population in the world, China`s economic and social growths require the development of resources and infrastructures.  Rock mechanics research and rock engineering practice present unique opportunities as well as challenges to science and technology.  The ISRM 2011 Congress in Beijing offers an excellent opportunity for the international rock mechanics and rock engineering community to exchange, to share, and to progress. The ISRM National Groups for China and Singapore pledge to do our utmost to make the ISRM 2011 Congress the most exciting congress. With the combined efforts and experiences of China and Singapore, and supports of other Asian countries, we can assure you that this will be the congress to long for and to be remembered for years.

Scope and Conference Themes

The Congress will cover the entire scope of rock mechanics and rock engineering, with the emphasis on interfacing rock mechanics and rock engineering with the environment.  The main topics include but not limited to the followings:

Site investigation and field observation.

Rock material and rock mass properties testing  (laboratory and in situ).

Analysis techniques and design methods, modeling and numerical methods.

Information system, artificial intelligence and other advanced techniques.

Rock engineering in hazardous geo-environments.

Rock breakage and excavation techniques.

Underground storage of petroleum, gas, CO2, and nuclear waste disposal.

Workshops & Short Courses

Workshops and short courses on various aspects of rock mechanics and rock engineering will be invited, and will be arranged prior to the technical sessions during the congress.

Other Activities

Other activities will include exhibitions, technical visits, social programs, accompanying persons programs, and post-symposium tours and excursions.

Language

The language of the congress will be English.

Host City

Beijing is the capital of China. It is the centre of China`s politics, economy, culture and international affairs. The city covers an area of 16,800 square kilometers, and has a population of 10.9 millions. Beijing is the host city of 2008 Summer Olympic Games.

Late October is the Golden Season of Beijing with comfortable temperature, clear sky and crisp air. The hilly surroundings of Beijing is usually cover with red maple leaves and makes it the best time for enjoying the city`s nature beauty and historical heritage.

Conference Secretariat

Secretary General

Chinese Society for Rock Mechanics and Engineering (CSRME), Beijing 100029 CHINA

Tel/Fax: +86-10-62008462 , E-mail: secretariat@isrm2011.com, Website: http://www.isrm2011.com

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