> Subject: need help
> From:    HongQuin Fan
> Date:    8/11/97  2:52 PM
>
> Prof.Yunmei Lin                                     James Fan
> Northeastern University                             New York Agency
> Dept. of Civil Engineering                          1400 Madison Ave.
> Shenyang, 110006                                    Box#16, NY 10029, USA
> P.R. China                                          Fax: 1-718-828-8544 or
>                                                          1-718-358-7728
>
>     E-mail: HongQuin_Fan_at_MSSM-1@smtplink.mssm.edu
>
>
>             Call for papers
>
>             Scientific Publication
>             "Advances in Rock Mechanics"
>
> Objectives: We seek papers on any aspect of rock mechanics. The purpose of
> publication is to present the state of art in this field. Therefore, we
solicit
> contributions that will present ongoing or recently completed research as
>well
> as examples of current practice with advanced technologies or methods.
>
>
> Main Topics
>
> *Rock Mechanical Properties
> *Foundation of Rocks
> *Rock Classification Systems
> *Large Caverns
> *Constitutive and Numerical Modelling
> *Tunnels and Tunnelling Technologies
> *Rock Fragmentation and Blasting
> *Dynamic Problems
> *Stability of Rock Engineerings
> *Rock Stress
> *Stratum Movement and Ground Control
> *Rock Supporting and Reinforcement
> *Laboratory and Field Instrumentation and Measurements
>
> Papers are invited on the topics outlined and other topics consistent
>with the
> themes of the publication. The abstract (of no more than 500-600 words)
>should
> be submitted to the chief editor Prof. Yunmei Lin as soon as possible and
>no
> later than 15th October 1997. Abstract should clearly state the purpose,
result
> and conclusion of the work to be described in the final paper. Final
acceptance
> will depend upon the review of the full-length paper. The language is
>English.
>
>
> Attention:
> Your application must include all of the following:
> 1. Title of paper,
> 2. Abstract
> 3. Authors List (List principal author first), including:
>     First (Given) name; Last (Family) name; Affiliation; Mailing Address;
>
> Telephone (office and Home); Fax; E-mail Address for all authors.
> 4. key word ( a maximum of five key words)
>
>
>
>         International Editorial Board
>
> Prof. Shunsuke Sakurai (Japan), President ISRM, Kobe University
>
> Prof. Charles Fairhurst (USA), University of Minnesota
>
> Prof. Jun Sun (P.R. China), Vice-President at Large of ISRM, Tong-ji
University
>
> Prof. Bingjun Fu (P.R. China), Secretary General of Chinese Rock
>Mechanics and
> Engineering Society
>
> Dr. Nielen van der Merwe (Rep. of South Africa), Vice-President for
>Africa,
> Managing Director, ITASCA Africa (Ply) Ltd
>
> Dr. C.W. Mallett ( Australia), CSIRO, Exploration and Mining Division
>
> Prof. Peter K. Kaiser (Canada),Chair for Rock Mechanics and Ground
>Control,
> Laurentian University
>
> Prof. Alexander Linkov (Russia), Institute for Rock Mechanics and Mining
> Surveying
>
> Prof. Jean-Claude Roegiers(USA), The University of Oklahoma
>
> Prof. Gunter Swoboda (Austria), University of Innsbrnck
>
> Prof. Arne M. Myrvang (Norway), Norwegian University of Science and
>Technology
>
> Prof. Yunmei Lin (P.R. China), Chair for Northeastern Area of Chinese Rock
> Mechanics and Engineering Society, Northeastern University
>
>
>
> Submittal: obtain necessary clearance from your management
>
> Paper must be sent to:                  Important Days
> Prof.Yunmei Lin
> C/0 James Fan
> 1400 Madison Ave.                       Abstract    due Oct.15, 1997
> Box#16, NY 10029                        (Late submit will be permitted
>only in
> New York, USA                           Special case)
> (When faxing, do not send
> original via post)                      Manuscript  due Dec.15, 1997
>
> *This publication is scheduled for release in late 1998. It will be
reserved by
> worldwide libraries, universities,researchers and businesses. A limited
>number
> will be offered only to authors of selected papers at discount price. The
> authors requesting offprints will be charged merely publication costs add
> postage and packing fee.

> Please copy and dispense this call of papers to your colleagues