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Foundation design is changing from conventional design methods to design frameworks such as limit state approaches; performance-based design; load and resistance factor design or probabilistic design. In this context, load tests of single piles and plate-load tests on a construction site are necessary as 'element tests' for design of foundation systems such as pile groups (and rafts). The number of tests on site is also a key factor in the foundation design. Hence, the role of dynamic tests including rapid load and vibratory test methods are becoming increasingly important in the processes of the new design frameworks.

The objective of the conference is to provide an international forum for practitioners, academics and researchers from various countries to share and disseminate their knowledge, experience and expertise in the field of pile engineering. Emphasis will be placed on the effective use of pile testing applied to design of foundation systems.

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The word "Testing" covers the full range of test methods including Dynamic Load Testing (DLT), Rapid Load Testing (RLT), Sonic Integrity Testing (SIT), other integrity testing, Static Load Testing (SLT), ground investigations and related numerical and physical modeling while "Design" implies the use of the test and experimental results in the design of whole foundation systems such as pile groups and piled raft foundations.

The conference will also include papers relating to the testing of shallow foundations and informative case histories involving 'testing' and 'design'.

  1. Application of stress-wave theory to piles
    • 1. 1.　 Wave mechanics applied to pile engineering
    • 1. 2.　 Relationship between static resistance to driving and long-term static soil resistance
    • 1. 3.　 Case histories involving measurement and analysis of stress waves
    • 1. 4.　 Dynamic monitoring of driven piles
    • 1. 5.　 Numerical and physical modeling of dynamic soil-pile interaction
    • 1. 6.　 High-strain dynamic testing
    • 1. 7.　 Low-strain dynamic testing
    • 1. 8.　 Rapid load testing
    • 1. 9.　 Monitoring and analysis of vibratory driven piles
    • 1.10.　Correlation of dynamic and static pile load tests
    • 1.11.　Quality assurance of deep foundations using dynamic methods
    • 1.12.　Incorporation of dynamic testing into design codes and testing standards
    • 1.13.　Ground vibrations (environmental impact) induced by pile motions
    • 1.14.　Drivability analysis for impact and vibratory hammers
    • 1.15.　Dynamic horizontal load testing

  2. Other pile load test and analysis methods

    • 2.1.　Static load testing
    • 2.2.　Osterberg cell tests
    • 2.3.　Horizontal load testing
    • 2.4.　Tension load testing
    • 2.5.　Numerical and physical modeling of static soil-pile interaction
    • 2.6.　New test methods for deep foundations

  3. Pile integrity test methods other than sonic integrity (low-strain) testing

  4. Testing other than pile testing

    • 4.1.　Static and dynamic plate load testing
    • 4.2.　Dynamic methods for ground investigations

  5. Use of test results in the design of a foundation system (such as a pile group, piled raft, etc.)

    • 5. 1.　 Construction control of piles
    • 5. 2.　 Testing programs of quality control techniques for piling projects
    • 5. 3.　 Re-use of existing old foundations
    • 5. 4.　 Applying pile test results to design of piled foundations
    • 5. 5.　 Design of foundation systems based on reliability, probabilistic, or statistical approaches
    • 5. 6.　 Design of foundation systems based on performance-based design approach
    • 5. 7.　 Application of pile test results to design in an LRFD context
    • 5. 8.　 Statistical methods for designing test programs and evaluating test results
    • 5. 9. 　Economic considerations for deep foundation design and testing
    • 5.10.　Environmental considerations for deep foundation design and testing
    • 5.11.　Correlation of results of pile tests, soil tests, and site investigations
    • 5.12.　Incorporation of pile testing into design codes and testing standards

  6. Testing and design methods for energy piles

  7. Case histories involving testing and design

  8. Others

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The official conference language will be English.

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submission_of_abstract

Papers should be submitted online. Please visit the following link to check details of the format and other information.

Submission to Paper for Proceedings of IS-Kanazawa 2012

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Early bird
(from 1st January 2012 to 31st May 2012)

Normal
(from 1st June 2012 to 10th August 2012)
ISSMGE member
45,000 Yen
50,000 Yen
Non ISSMGE member
50,000 Yen
55,000 Yen
Student
15,000 Yen
15,000 Yen
Accompanying person
15,000 Yen
15,000 Yen

The conference organizers have negotiated 50% discounts with several hotels for the foreign delegates for the duration of the conference from 17th to 21st September 2012 (Six nights maximum). See Registration & Accommodation for details.

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Submission of abstracts 30th June 2011
extended to 31st July 2011
Notification of acceptance of abstracts 31st August 2011
Submission of papers in prescribed format 31st December 2011
Notification of final acceptance of paper 31st March 2012
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Kanazawa Bunka Hall
15-1, Takaoka-machi, Kanazawa, 920-0864, Japan
Tel (+81) (0)76-223-1221

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Kanazawa is known widely as “sho-Kyoto” or “little Kyoto”, and has provision for a wide range of post-conference tours and activities, as well as possibilities for custom programs. Kanazawa, along with the outlying areas of natural beauty, offers virtually endless combinations for its visitors.

Flights to Komatsu International Airport near Kanazawa from Tokyo (Narita), Tokyo (Haneda), Shanghai, Seoul and Taiwan are available. Kanazawa is also accessible by trains to and from major cities in Japan.

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Three official hotels near the conference venue are available. See Registration & Accommodation for details.

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If you have questions about the Conference, please contact us:

E-mail:   office@ is-kanazawa2012.jp
　　　　　(matsumot@t.kanazawa-u.ac.jp)
Homepage: http://www.is-kanazawa2012.jp
Address: IS-Kanazawa 2012 Organizing Committee
Att. Prof. Tatsunori Matsumoto
Department of Civil Engineering, Kanazawa University,
Kanazawa, 920-1192, JAPAN
Phone and Fax: (+81) 76-234-4625

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