2nd International Conference on Rock Dynamics and Applications (RocDyn-2)

18–20 May2016, Suzhou, China

INFORMATION UPDATE (2015.07.15)

KEYNOTE AND SCHEME PRESENTATIONS

The Conference is pleased to announce the following invited keynote and scheme presentations, with tentative/suggested topics:

·  David BECK: Modelling of deep mining seismicity

·  Derek ELSWORTH: Induced seismicity in EGS

·  Manchao HE: Dynamic behaviour of NPR bolt and its application to rock burst control

·  Thomas KENKMANN: Dynamics of impact craters

·  Haibo LI: Vibration monitoring of nuclear power plant

·  Laura PYRAK-NOLTE: Wave propagation in rock fractures

·  Paul YOUNG: Rock fracture physics and seismicity

·  Jian ZHAO: Rock dynamic testing and 3D Hopkinson bar

ABSTRACT AND PAPER SUBMISSIONS

Abstract submission deadline is 30 September 2015.Prospective authors are invited to submit abstracts on various aspects of the conference topics. Abstract template can be downloaded from the conference website. The on-line abstract submission system will be open soon. Deadline for full-length paper submission is 31 January 2016. The Organiser is arranging a special issue in international journals with selected papers from the conference.

ISRM SPECIALISED CONFERENCE

RocDyn-2 has been endorsed by the International Society for Rock Mechanics as an ISRM Specialised Conference. It gives 20% discount to ISRM members. The standard registration fee is USD 700, while for ISRM members is USD 560, and for full-time students is USD 280.

SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITION

The conference welcomes rock testing material and equipment suppliers, engineering consultants and contractors, and universities and research institutes to sponsor the conference and/or to participate in the exhibition at the conference. Sponsorship and exhibition information are available at the conference website. Interested exhibitors and sponsors are advised to contact the conference organiser for further discussion.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION AND VISA SUPPORT LETTERS

Conference registration will be open soon at the conference website. Please visit the conference website for registration details as well as the visa information.

Please visit http://www.rocdyn.org/for more information

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