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3rd International Conference on the
Flat Dilatometer (DMT)
Rome 15th-17th June 2015
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Formal Conference Announcement
The Technical Committee TC-102 of the
International Society of Soil Mechanics and
Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE) and 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 Rome, 15th-17th June 2015
Past DMT International Conferences
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DMT’1 1983 – Edmonton (Canada)
‘In 1983 a small group of engineers convened in
Edmonton to present their findings at the First
International conference on the Flat Dilatometer.’
DMT’2 2006 – Washington (USA)
Organizer: Roger Failmezger
~ 50 papers, 80 participants, dinner lectures by
M. Jamiolkowski and J. Schmertmann
Important Dates & Deadlines
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Deadlines for abstracts and papers:
• 15 July 2014 - abstract deadline
• 30 November 2014 – draft paper submission
• 28 February 2015 – final paper submission
Deadline for early bird registration
• 15 March 2015 – reduced registration cost
DMT’15 Conference Topics
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 Settlement prediction
 Liquefaction evaluation
 Compaction control
 Detecting slip surfaces in slopes
 Correlations /comparisons with lab or other in situ tests
 Laterally loaded piles
 Diaphragm walls design
 FEM input parameters
 In situ G-g decay curves
 Seismic design (NTC08, Eurocode 8)
 Other geotechnical problems using the soil parameters
for which the DMT provides estimates
Conference program format
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Presentations:
 State of the Art reports
 Special lectures
 Session reporters
 Oral presentations
Intensive DMT / SDMT short course: equipment,
test procedure, data reduction, maintenance, ..
A signed certificate will be awarded to participants who
have diligently followed the course and demonstrated
to instructors the skill to run correctly the test
Other Conference Information
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• Exhibition of equipments and services
• Conference Proceedings
• Sponsorship opportunities (different levels)
• Gala dinner
• Social program including guided tours
Venue steps away from town center
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Rome touristic attractions
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St. Peters and Pope Francesco
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Why to book a.s.a.p.
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Early booking of flights and hotels
is strongly recommended
Many tourists expected in June 2015:
• High popularity of Pope Francesco
• EXPO 2015 (Milan-Rome)
• June is high season
3rd International Conference on the
Flat Dilatometer (DMT)
Rome 15th-17th June 2015
www.dmt15.com