3 rd International Conference on the Flat Dilatometer (DMT) Rome 15 th -17 th June

are pleased to announce Formal Conference Announcement The 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 3 rd International Conference on the Flat Dilatometer DMT’15 in Rome, 15 th -17 th June 2015

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

Important Dates & Deadlines Deadlines for abstracts and papers: 15 July 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 Topics  Settlement prediction  Liquefaction evaluation  Compaction control  Detecting slip surfaces in slopes  Correlations /comparisons with lab or other in situ tests  Laterally loaded piles  Diaphragm walls design  FEM input parameters  In situ G-g decay curves  Seismic design (NTC08, Eurocode 8)  Other geotechnical problems using the soil parameters for which the DMT provides estimates

Conference program format Presentations:  State of the Art reports  Special lectures  Session reporters  Oral 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

Other Conference Information Exhibition of equipments and services Conference Proceedings Sponsorship opportunities (different levels) Gala dinner Social program including guided tours

Venue steps away from town center

Rome touristic attractions

St. Peters and Pope Francesco

Why to book a.s.a.p. 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

3 rd International Conference on the Flat Dilatometer (DMT) Rome 15 th -17 th June