3rd International Conference on the

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3rd International Conference on the Flat
Dilatometer (DMT)
Rome 15th-17th June 2015
www.dmt15.com
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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
are pleased to announce
The 3rd International Conference on the Flat
Dilatometer DMT15 in Rome, 15th-17th June 2015
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Past DMT International Conferences
DMT1 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.
DMT2 2006 Washington (USA) Organizer Roger
Failmezger 50 papers, 80 participants, dinner
lectures by M. Jamiolkowski and J. Schmertmann
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Important Dates Deadlines

• 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

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DMT15 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

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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
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Other Conference Information

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

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Venue steps away from town center
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Rome touristic attractions
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St. Peters and Pope Francesco
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Why to book a.s.a.p.
Early booking of flights and hotels is strongly
recommended

• Many tourists expected in June 2015
• High popularity of Pope Francesco
• EXPO 2015 (Milan-Rome)
• June is high season

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