The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) will hold the First International GSI-Asia Geosynthetics Conference at the Windsor Hotel Taichung in Taichung, Taiwan from 16-18 November 2010. The conference themes is "Geosynthetics in Infrastructure Applications." GSI’s Geosynthetic Research Institute (GRI) annually holds an international event in North America. That event is nearing its 25th anniversary. The launch of an international forum serving the Asia region is exciting news.
This new event unites GSI, GSI-Taiwan and GSI-Korea for a much-welcomed pan-Asian geosynthetics gathering. It will be sponsored by the National Science Council, Minister of Economic, and Minister of Education, Taiwan. Main topics include Mechanical Stabilized Earth (MSE) Structures and Coastal and Hydraulic Engineering.
Those interested in submitting abstracts for the event’s consideration can still do so. Abstracts are due 30 April 2010, and abstract acceptance notification is scheduled to be announced 15 May 2010.
Key presentations already scheduled for the conference include:
- Robert M. Koerner, Director, GSI, “The Importance of Drainage Control for MSE Walls and Slopes”
- Imad L. Al-Qadi, Director, Illinois Center of Transportation, “Geosynthetics in Pavements: Optimization through Advanced Modeling and Field Response Measurements”
- Chris Lawson, Global Director, Soil Reinforcement & Geosynthetics, TenCate, “Geosynthetic Soil Reinforcement in Asia”
- Jorge G. Zornberg, Vice President of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS), "Geosynthetic Capillary Barriers"
The conference will provide an excellent opportunity for engineers, academics, manufacturers, and government officials to present and exchange the latest developments and the applications related to geosynthetics. Taichung is the third-most populous city in Taiwan and serves as an industrial, businaess and cultural center for central Taiwan. As the island has developed, Taichung’s importance has grown substantially.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: 16-18 November 2010
Venue: Windsor Hotel, Taichung
Organization: National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, NPUST
Executive-Organization: Geosynthetic Institute, Taiwan Chapter (GSI-Taiwan)
Co-organizations:
- West Pacific Chapter of International Geosynthetics Society (IGS)
- Taiwan Group, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
- Chinese Geosynthetics Association
- Geosynthetic Institute, Korea (GSI-Korea)
Under the auspices of:
Official Language: English
Register before 31 August 2010 for the best rate.
Chris Kelsey is the editorial director for Geosynthetica. He can be reached at chris@geosynthetica.net.
