1. 3 rd International Conference on the Flat Dilatometer (DMT) Rome 15 th -17 th June 2015 www.dmt15.com

2. 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

3. 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.’ www.dmt15.com DMT’2 2006 – Washington (USA) Organizer: Roger Failmezger ~ 50 papers, 80 participants, dinner lectures by M. Jamiolkowski and J. Schmertmann

4. Important Dates & Deadlines www.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

5. 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 www.dmt15.com

6. Conference program format www.dmt15.com 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

7. Other Conference Information www.dmt15.com Exhibition of equipments and services Conference Proceedings Sponsorship opportunities (different levels) Gala dinner Social program including guided tours

8. Venue steps away from town center www.dmt15.com

9. Rome touristic attractions www.dmt15.com

10. St. Peters and Pope Francesco www.dmt15.com

11. 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

12. 3 rd International Conference on the Flat Dilatometer (DMT) Rome 15 th -17 th June 2015 www.dmt15.com