The 3rd International Conference on the Flat Dilatometer Rome 14-16 June 201

The 3rd International Conference on the Flat Dilatometer
Rome 14-16 June 2015

The Technical Committee TC-102 of the International Society of Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE), the Italian Geotechnical Society (AGI) in cooperation with L’Aquila University are pleased to announce the 3rd International Conference on the Flat Dilatometer DMT’15 in Roma (Italy).

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The 3rd International Conference on the Flat Dilatometer will be held June 14-16, 2015 at the  Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel & SPA  in Rome (Italy), steps away from Via Veneto, centre-stage of Fellini’s Dolce Vita, overlooking Villa Borghese. Ancient Rome (Colosseum, Roman Forum etc etc) the Vatican and other sightseeing attractions are easily reached from the hotel.

The theme of the Symposium is the solution of geotechnical problems using the Flat Dilatometer Test (DMT), in particular settlement prediction and liquefaction evaluation. Other design applications include: compaction control, detecting slip surfaces in slopes, laterally loaded piles and other geotechnical problems using the soil parameters for which the DMT provides estimates.

Highlights of the DMT’15 Conference Program will include Prof. Schmertmann’s dinner talk, Prof. Jamiolkowski’s lecture on the use of SDMT in the Zelazny Most dam  in Poland and Prof.  Schnaid’s lecture on the use of DMT in tailings dams.

Engineers, Consultants, Geologists, Researchers, Teachers and Students are invited to share their knowledge and experience. The technical and social program will provide an opportunity for meeting new contacts. The event will include an exhibition of equipments and services.

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ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENSION

The Deadline for abstract submission has been extended to 15th September 2014. Max 1 page abstract
may be submitted to papers@dmt15.com. Please find below the updated Conference Topics list. Thanks
to all the Authors for the contributions received and for those to come. The number of abstracts received
and announced is higher than expected.

Conference Topics:
Settlement prediction Theoretical and numerical analysis of the DMT
Detection and characterization of liquefiable layers Shear wave velocity and Earthquake
resistant design
Tailings dams parameters and analysis Measurements of the P-Wave by direct
push probes
Compaction control Correlations and comparisons with other lab or
in situ tests
Using the combination DMT + CPT to estimate
parameters or performance
Difficult soils (nearly liquid, crushable, residual,
cemented, expansive etc.)
Detecting slip surfaces in slopes Offshore execution of DMT
Laterally loaded piles In situ gamma decay curves
Diaphragm walls design Other geotechnical problems using the soil
parameters for which the DMT provides estimates.
FEM input parameters

Highlights of the DMT’15 Conference Program

Highlights of the DMT’15 Conference Program include Prof. Schmertmann’s dinner talk, Prof. Jamiolkowski’s
lecture on the use of SDMT in the Zelazny Most dam  in Poland and Prof.  Schnaid’s lecture on the use of
DMT in tailings dams.


Online Conference registration now available

The online registration form is now available on the official Conference website  www.dmt15.com. Please
note the early bird registration deadline on the 31st December 2014.

Costs including VAT 22%  

EARLY REGISTRATION
WITHIN DECEMBER 31 ST 2014

LATE REGISTRATION
AFTER DECEMBER 31 ST 2014

CONGRESS REGISTRATION

€ 550,00

€ 635,00

STUDENTS

€ 430,00

€ 450,00

SDMT TRAINING COURSE
on the 14th JUNE 2015

€ 35,00

€ 50,00


 Online Hotel reservation now available

The accommodation in the Conference venue is granted at a very special Conference rate by booking
through the direct link to the Parco dei Principi Hotel and Spa available on the official Conference
website www.dmt15.com
Additional rooms have also been pre-booked in Hotels nearby and will shortly

The 3rd International Conference on the Flat Dilatometer
Rome 14-16 June 201

be available for online reservation.

Kindly note June is a high season month in Roma and hotel advanced booking is strongly recommended.