> 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