AGS Sydney Symposium 2024
Advances in Geomechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
The Australian Geomechanics Society Sydney Chapter is holding its 28th annual Symposium on Friday 1 November 2024: ‘Advances in Geomechanics and Geotechnical Engineering’. The symposium forms part of the continuing program of events organised by the AGS Sydney Chapter. It aims to encourage ideas and discussions about one of the key aspects of design, construction and research which are becoming more prevalent in industry and academia.
Overview
The symposium will showcase state-of-the-art practices, new research findings and case histories that demonstrate advances in geomechanics and geotechnical engineering.
The organising committee welcomes submissions of papers covering various aspects of geomechanics and geotechnical engineering from practitioners and researchers.
The symposium presents an opportunity for professional engineers, researchers, specialist contractors, regulators, educators and students to meet and share their knowledge and experiences in geotechnical engineering.
Suggested topics
The following are some suggested topics for this symposium:
- Applications of machine learning and artificial intelligence in geotechnical engineering
- Application of modern geotechnical engineering to remote long-term resilience and sustainability of infrastructures.
- New methods for site investigation and monitoring
- Advanced numerical modelling and simulation in geomechanics
- Geotechnical engineering solutions for disaster risk reduction
- Innovative use of recycled materials in geotechnical construction
- Other topics
And More!
Diversity in ideas and experiences is valued, contributing to the richness of the community. Should the work fall outside the specified topics, submission is still encouraged. Unique perspectives and insights are vital to the vibrant exchange of knowledge within the field.
Papers that have been previously published will not be accepted for the symposium.
Benefits of sponsorship
- Ability to upload a video (2 minutes long) to play during the symposium, and/or provide LinkedIn – link for each level of sponsorship
- Recognition of your sponsorship at the Symposium and to readers of Australian Geomechanics
- There will be three levels of sponsorship – Platinum, Gold and Silver.
- More information is available in the flyer.
Gold and Silver Sponsorship can be purchased directly.
Organisations wishing to be a Platinum sponsor, should contact Saman Zargarbashi via [email protected]
Important dates and submission
Abstracts must be submitted by 15 May 2024, with papers to be completed by 30 June 2024. All papers will be peer-reviewed and should be submitted in the Australian Geomechanics journal format.
The final version of the papers, after addressing any reviewers’ comments, must be submitted by 11 August 2024.
All abstracts and papers should be sent to Hadi Khabaz via [email protected] By submitting a paper for the symposium, the author(s) are giving permission for the AGS to publish the paper in the proceedings and other AGS national publications.
Abstract format
One-page abstracts should be submitted in the following format:
- Title of presentation (font type: Times New Roman Bold, font size: 14, alignment: centre)
- Authors’ full names (font type: Times New Roman Bold, font size: 10, alignment: centre)
- Authors’ full affiliation and address including position, name of company/university, email address and contact number (font type: Times New Roman Italic, font size: 10, alignment: centre)
- Underline the presenter’s name (only one presenter)
- Abstract’s text, maximum 500 words (font type: Times New Roman, font style: regular, font size: 10, alignment: left justified)
- Page layout with 20 mm margins (top, bottom, left and right)
- In the covering email sent to the organising committee, author(s) must confirm that the abstract and the proposed paper have not been previously published.
Organising committee
- Mehdi Tamadon, GHD (Organising Committee Coordinator)
- Ali Parsa, JK Geotechnics
- Hadi Khabbaz, University of Technology Sydney
- Cholachat Rujikiat-kamjorn, University of Technology Sydney
- Saman Zargarbashi, WSP
- Sam Mirlatifi, GHD
- AHM Kamruzzaman (Zaman), TfNSW
- Alice Clark, Aurecon
- Mehrnaz Alibeikloo, WSP
- Hamid Mortazavi Bak, Beca
- Mrigesh Tamang, STS Geotechnics
Engineers Australia members participating in AGS technical sessions can record attendance on their personal CPD logs. Members should refer to Engineers Australia CPD policy for details on CPD types, requirements and auditing guidelines.