5th International Conference On Geotechnical And Geophysical Industry

Following the successful series of international conferences on site characterization: ISC-1 (1998, Atlanta Georgia USA), ISC-2 (2004, Porto, Portugal), ISC-3 (2008, Taipei, Taiwan), and ISC-4 (Pernambuco, Brazil), the ISSMGE TC 102 / TC 16 on In-Situ Testing has organized the ISC-5 to be held near Brisbane Australia in Sept 2016. Our hosts will be Allan McConnell of ISG, Dr. Richard Kelly of Univ NSW/Coffey & Partners, and Professor Barry Lehane of Univ. Western Australia.

Three Big Reasons Why You Should Attend This Event!

1. Sharing and Learning:
Site characterisation is unarguably the most important, but also most "difficult", component of geo-engineering. ISC'5 brings together the world's experts who, with you and others, are working daily to improve the quality and reduce the difficulties involved. This conference is the forum for sharing this knowledge and experience. Hear and contribute to the latest ideas and technologies at the conference. See and touch and learn of the latest hardware and software and services at the trade exhibition. Take home new knowledge and give some to others to take also home.

2. Networking:
The conference will be attended by academics, consultants, researchers, industry icons, students, contractors, suppliers, and many others – experts, beginners, learners, teachers and users. All of these are real people who look forward to meeting each other, including yourself. ISC'5 is the No 1 opportunity to forge friendships and relationships with people like you who are committed to best practice site characterisation. This makes the benefits of attending the conference life-long, not a one-shot exercise.

3. Enjoyment:
The conference is being held in an excellent venue at one of Australia's most famous business, leisure and holiday destinations – the very accessible Queensland Gold Coast. The ambience is an intriguing mix of relaxation and excitement. Stay in accommodation with ocean views. Stroll along and swim at some of the world's finest beaches. Eat and drink at fine places. Enjoy nature in the surrounding countryside. Enjoy the casino attached to the conference centre. Visit the nearby beautiful city of Brisbane (host to the recent G20). Arrive early and bring your family if you can, and stay as long as possible afterwards. Life was meant to be enjoyable, even when sharing, learning and networking.

Key Dates:
Call for Abstracts Open 1 May 2015
Registration Open 1 September 2015
Call for Abstracts Close 31 August 2015
Notification to Authors of Abstract Acceptance 15 November 2015
Early Bird Registration Close 1 March 2016
Full Program released 1 April 2016

Conference Themes

Penetration testing: In situ characterisation using various forms of cone tests, dilatometer tests, full-flow penetrometers, dynamic penetrometers (e.g. SPT) and free fall devices.
Geophysics: Characterisation and interpretation of the full suite of geophysical tests. Comparisons with in situ and laboratory test data.
Environmental testing: Characterisation of contaminated sites and landfills, applications to remediation.
In Situ testing of rock: Developments in in situ rock testing that enable assessment of characteristics such as permeability, stiffness, strength and structure.
Pressuremeter: Site and soil characterisation using various pressuremeter devices.
Characterisation of non-standard soils and unsaturated soils: Interpretation of characterisation tests in partially saturated soils and in non-standard materials such as tailings and crushable soils.
Interpretation of in situ tests: New developments extending current theory or refining existing theory.
Liquefaction assessments: Using in situ and laboratory based techniques to assess liquefaction potential of soils and, in particular, soils for which there are limited data.
Developments in technology and standards: New and improved site and laboratory based techniques for site characterisation, developments in national and international standards.
Sampling: Developments in onshore and offshore sampling techniques, Quantification of effects of various sampling techniques in different soils, developments to reduce effects of sampling disturbance.
Design using in-situ tests: Direct application of in situ test parameters to the assessment of the performance of foundations and other geotechnical structures.
Application of statistical techniques to site characterisation: Improved site and ground characterisation using statistics and stochastic analysis.
Pavements and fills: Characterisation of pavements and fills, correlations with various characterisation tools.
Case Histories: Documentation of previous experience and lessons for practice, relationships between in situ and laboratory test data and with the performance of geotechnical structures.

Abstracts:
Abstract submission deadline: August 31, 2015
Please submit your abstracts to:Submit Abstract

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