2013 RETC
Rapid Excavation & Tunneling
Conference & Exhibit
June 23-26, 2013
Marriott Wardman Park
Washington, DC



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2013 RETC CALL FOR PAPERS

(For Prospective Authors)


Click here for Abstract Submission
The first page is a Copyright Assignment Form that you must fill out to go on to the Abstract Subission upload page.

The 2013 RETC Organizing Committee has issued a Call for Papers. Prospective authors should submit the following by June 30, 2012:

  • Abstract of 100 words
  • Contact author, affiliation, address, phone, fax, and email
  • Please indicate project name
The ideal paper presents an interesting or unique challenge and the solution or outcome of that challenge.

TOPICS
  • Contracting Practices
  • Design/Build Projects
  • Difficult Ground
  • Environment/Health & Safety
  • EPB/Slurry Shield Tunnels
  • Geotechnical Considerations for Underground Work
  • Ground Improvements/Rehabilitation/Water Control
  • Ground Support and Tunnel Linings
  • International Projects
  • Large Span Tunnels
  • Microtunneling
  • Mining Applications
  • New Austrian Tunneling Method/Sequential Excavation Method
  • New and Innovative Technologies
  • Future Projects & Planning
  • Deep Shafts and Raises
  • Hard Rock Tunneling
  • Water and Gas Control
  • TBM Case Histories
  • Tunneling for Sustainability
  • Construction Costs & Market Conditions
  • East Coast Area Projects
Additional topics of interest will be considered.

Click here to SUBMIT ONLINE

Authors will be notified of acceptance by September, 2012. Final manuscripts from accepted authors are due January 15, 2013. Manuscripts are mandatory for inclusion in the program and will be included in the proceedings volume distributed on-site to all full registrants.

If at any time you should have questions on this material, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,
Tara Davis
davis@smenet.org
Membership & Marketing Manager


   
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