The Fourth International Conference on
New Development in Rock Mechanics & Engineering
（NDRM2012）
Bulletin No.2
Shenyang·China
September 14-17, 2012
Supported by
Organized by
CALL FOR PAPERSIMPORTANT DATES
Full Papers are invited on the topics outlined in the conference themes and on other topics within the general scope of the conference (refer to the first notice). As the requests of some contributors, the important dates of the conference have been modified as follows:
(1)The full-length paper (6 pages) and updated abstract (1 page)should be submitted to the conferences Secretariat () before 1stAugust 2012.
(2)The program committee will notify the contributors the acceptance of their contributions by 10th August 2012. The final acceptance will depend upon a satisfactory full-length paper.
(3)Submission of final camera-ready full-length paper, participation fees and registration form should not be later than 20th August 2012.
Registering Fees
Before/on Aug. 20, 2012After August 20, 2012
Participant US$400US$450
AccompanyUS$250US$300
Student*US$350US$400
*A student, as full-time registered at a university or other educational institution, should present an identity proof, for instance a letter from his/her supervisor or head of department, in order to receive discount in registration.
Name of Bank: Bank of CHINA
Bank Address: Sanhao Street Branch, Bank of CHINA, No.72, Sanhao Street, Heping District, Shenyang City, 110004, P.R. China
Bank Tel: +86-24-23843987
Account No.:4199907-0188-040335-3;
Bank Card No: 6013820400001404737
Name: Wang Shuhong
Name: Northeastern University
Bank Name: Shenyang Northeastern University Branch of China Construction Bank
Account No.:21001464601059123456
Address: No.3-11, Wenhua Road, Heping District, Shenyang City, Liaoning, 110004, P.R. China
Remarks postscript:NDRM2012
The registration fees include: (1) Welcome reception & closing Banquet; (2) Technical sessions; (3) Break tea; (4) One set of proceedings; (5) Three out of five places for visiting: ①Marshal Zhang's Mansion Museum (Residence of General Zhang Xueliang or Chang Hsüeh-liang, the Founder and first principal of Northeastern University, 4A tourist attraction, refer to ②Shenyang Palace Museum of Qing Dynasty (introduction in both English and Chinese, 4A tourist attraction); ③Shenyang Botanical Garden (also known as Shenyang EXPO Garden, 5A tourist attraction, refer to ④Shenyang Mountain Qipanshan International Scenery Tourism Development Zone (4A tourist attraction, ⑤“9.18 Mukden Incident” History Museum (4A tourist attraction).
The details of payment along with registration form will be available later.
Working Language
The working language is English. All the contributions, presentations, and correspondences will be in English.
Conference Proceedings
Proceedings of NDRM'2012 will be published by Rinton Press (New Jersey, USA). Each delegate will receive a copy. The book will also be distributed worldwide.
Each contribution in full length should be within 6 pages. The MS word template for preparing abstract and camera-ready full-length manuscript can be downloaded in the email attachment.
Some of the authors have requested to have more pages for their proceedings contributions. This is permitted with a charge of US$80 for each additional 2 pages.
Symposium Accommodation
The conference registration fee does not include the accommodation expense. The organizing committee has the deal with the following hotels:
1. Sheraton Shenyang Lido Hotel
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2. Kempinski Hotel Sheyang
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The accommodation expense is estimated between US$80-140/night/room, including utilities, such as shower, air conditioner, cable TV and breakfast. The details will be announced in the third round conference bulletin.
Accompanying Persons’ Program
An accompanying persons program from 11 to 13Sept. will be arranged. Accompanying persons may fully enjoy their stays in Shenyang, including in-town sightseeing, free charge tours and shopping. This program will provide an occasion for people from different countries to know each other and to have a view of daily life in Shenyang.
Post-symposium Tours
Four lines of tourism after the conference would be arranged:
Benxi Water Cave - the fantastic longest underground river in Asia;
Shenyang- Benxi Water Cave - Miraculous Slope- Shenyang (1 day, by bus)
Tour Fare: US$80/person (including transportation, meal and tickets)
4A tourist attraction, refer to
Mountain Qianshan- holy place for Buddhism and Taoism;
Shenyang - Mountain Qianshan - Shenyang (1 day, by bus)
Tour Fare: US$50/person (including transportation, meal and tickets)
4A tourist attraction, refer to
Dandong Yalu River - border between North Korea and China;
Shenyang – Dandong Yalu River - Shenyang (1 day, by bus)
Tour Fare: US$80/person (including transportation, meal and tickets)
Baekdu Mountain, also known in China as Changbai Mountain
Shenyang – Baekdu Mountain - Shenyang (3 days, by bus)
Tour Fare: US$300/person (including transportation, meal and tickets)
5A tourist attraction
Mini-exhibition
Exhibition fees: international company is charged for US$500-1500 (2-4 m2 + one delegate, extra US$200 for one additional delegate), the poster and video exhibition should be contacted to the secretaryof organizing committee first.
Website
For further and updated information, please visit the website
Abstracts, Full Texts and enquiries should be sent to:Mr. Hui Cao
College of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University
Shenyang 110819, P. R. China
Tel: 86-24-83672576
E-mail:
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