Submission Deadline: February 11, 2013

The Geo-Institute’s 2014 annual congress will be packed with extremely useful and relevant technical and career information covering the broad spectrum of the geo-profession. Several sessions, panel discussions, and keynote lectures will feature the Geo-Characterization and Modeling for Sustainability theme.

Why Present at this Geo-Congress?

To define what sustainability in geotechnical engineering and the geo-profession means To present the latest practices and research in the geotechnical and geo-profession To demonstrate to engineers and applied scientists how adaptation to change requires

fast evaluation and innovative approaches that standards and regulations could stifle To show how efficient geotechnical approaches are sustainable approaches To transform geotechnical practice to reflect life-cycle concepts needed for asset

management and to meet the principles of sustainability

Here’s your chance to help us shape the 2014 Geo-Congress into a phenomenal and exciting event.

About Our Anticipated 2014 Geo-Congress Attendees

Your proposed abstract should appeal to a broad range of geo-professionals who include practitioners, academicians, those within the first few years of their profession, and students. Attendees to your presentation should leave with a heightened knowledge of the topic and possible solutions to the problems presented and discussed.

Guiding Threads of Content for the 2014 Congress

Geo-Characterization Innovation, Standardization, and Regulation Numerical and Resilience Modeling Sustainable Design, Visualization, and Communication

Authors are requested to select a session from the list of broad session topics below during web submission (http://www.asce.org/geo/Conferences/Conferences/). Authors are encouraged to submit their abstracts to the session that is most closely related to the topic of their paper. The final program will be established according to papers submitted, and the conference organizers may relocate submissions that fit well in multiple sessions.

Session Topics for Geo-Congress

Track A – Geo-Characterization

01/ Characterization of Gravelly Soils Using Laboratory, In Situ, and Numerical Techniques

02/ Characterization of Intermediate Soils Using Laboratory, In Situ, and Numerical Techniques

03/ Dam and Levee Instrumentation for Sustainable Design

04/ Field Testing and Performance Evaluation of Anchors, Bolts, and Soil Nails

05/ Geo-Characterization Challenges of Coal Combustion Residuals

06/ Geo-Characterization for Mega Projects

07/ Geotechnical Testing and Monitoring for Underground Construction and Tunneling

08/ Hydrocarbon Bearing Geomaterials for Sustainable Energy Production

09/ Innovative Rock Characterization and Analyses

10/ Micro-Mechanics of Granular Soils

11/ Quantifying Inter-Analyst Uncertainty from a Common Dataset Using Surface Wave Measurements

12/ Reliability-Based Geotechnical Design Input Properties

13/ Remote Sensing Techniques for Geo-Characterization

14/ Selection of LRFD Design Soil/Rock Properties

15/ Soil Erosion and Sustainability

16/ Sustainable Design in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Soil Dynamics

Track B – Innovation, Standardization, and Regulation

17/ Characterization of Dynamic Properties of Unsaturated Soil

18/ Conservatism in Geo-Characterization, Analysis and Design

19/ Geophysicochemical and Biological Properties of Soils for Geoengineering Applications

20/ Innovations in Characterizing Drilled Shafts and Driven Piles

21/ Innovations in Engineered Barriers for Geoenvironmental Containment

22/ Innovations in Monitoring and Predicting Performance of Spread Footings for Sustainable Design

23/ Innovative Monitoring Technologies for a Sustainable Geoenvironment

24/ Recent Advances in Characterizing Coastal Deposits

25/ Sustainable Stabilization/Solidification of Contaminated Soil and Waste

26/ Underground and Foundation Construction Risk Management through Geotechnical Baseline Reports

27/ Use of Geophysical and NDT Methods for Transportation Infrastructure Inspection

Track C – Numerical and Resilience Modeling

28/ Managing Geosystems through Monitoring, Health Assessment and Lifecycle Prediction

29/ Managing Risk through Improving Predictions of Scour Potential and Depth at Bridges

30/ Modeling and Characterizing Solid-Fluid Material Transitions in Soil Mechanics

31/ Multiphysics Characterization and Modeling of Geomaterials

32/ Multi-scale Characterization of Geomaterials

33/ Numerical Modeling and Testing for Sustainable Pavements

34/ Numerical Modeling of Soil‐Structure Interaction with Geosynthetics

35/ Optimization of Earth Retaining Structures through Numerical Modeling

36/ Physical Modeling to Achieve Climate-Resilient Geotechnical Infrastructure

37/ Role of Probabilistic Methods in Geotechnical Sustainability

Track D – Sustainable Design, Visualization, and Communication

38/ Enhanced Imaging and Visualization for Materials, Processes, and Designs

39/ Geotechnical Engineering Challenges and Advancements in Stormwater Management

40/ Ground Characterization for Sustainable Underground Space

41/ Modeling and Characterization of Frozen Unsaturated Soils for Infrastructure Sustainability

42/ Sustainability in Geotechnical Engineering (Reuse/Rehabilitation of Foundations and Geosystems; Recycled/Reengineered Material Use; Carbon Footprint Analyses and Pollution Control; Balanced Design and Management of Risk)

43/ Sustainability in Geotechnical Engineering Education

44/ Sustainable Geotechnical Inspiration from Nature

45/ Unsaturated Soil Engineering for Sustainability

46/ Use of Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil for Sustainable Design Bridges

Abstracts

Submitted abstracts should be 200-300 words in length, and should fit into the technical sessions listed above and on the MIRA paper management system accessed either through the Geo-Institute website (http://www.asce.org/geo/Conferences/Conferences/), or directly at

http://submissions.miracd.com/ASCE/GeoCongress2014/login.asp. During abstract submission, authors will be asked to identify their type of paper submission, the technical session that best fits their abstract topic, and whether they would prefer to present their paper in a 15 to 20 minute oral presentation or, interactive presentation with brief 5-minute oral comments followed by further explanation at large-format printed panels or on flat-panel electronic monitors. Interactive presentation formatted sessions will be scheduled daily in dedicated blocks with no competing oral presentation sessions.

Upon acceptance of abstracts, authors are required to submit their paper according to the format guidelines for Geotechnical Special Publications (GSP). Papers will be peer-reviewed and produced as proceedings for distribution to registrants and available to the community at large through ASCE Press. Presenting authors will be required to pay a paper deposit fee at final paper upload as outlined below.

Paper Types

A feature of this year’s Geo-Congress is the types of papers that can be submitted. The two types of paper submissions are “technical papers,” and “case study papers.”

Technical Papers

“Technical paper” submissions should be 8-10 pages in length, and should describe in significant detail the results from research or practice-oriented projects that will be of broad interest to the geotechnical engineering community. This category corresponds to the traditional paper format from past Geo-Congress proceedings.

Case Study Papers

“Case study paper” submissions should be 10-15 pages in length, and should provide more extensive details and information about an individual field case study that will be of broad interest to the geotechnical engineering community. The additional pages that are allowed for papers in this category can be used to present additional pictures, graphics, and discussion needed to properly document the case study for the long-term benefit of the geotechnical community.

Paper Deposit Fee

Presenting authors whose abstracts or draft papers are selected will be requested to submit a final paper along with the paper deposit fee of $150* USD by the final paper submission deadline. Submitting a paper to the congress constitutes agreement that, if their paper is accepted, the presenting author(s) will register appropriately for the congress, attend the congress, and present their work in person. The deposit fee will be credited towards the congress registration for the presenting author submitting the final paper. Upon acceptance of the paper, the registration discount code and instructions will be forwarded to the presenting author. Presenting authors uploading more than

one paper will pay only one deposit fee. Please note the deposit fee will not apply to a substitute author’s registration fee. All paper deposit fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable, and payment of the deposit fee does not guarantee the author a copy of the proceedings. Authors must attend the congress and register for a fee category that receives proceedings to receive the proceedings. All expenses associated with the preparation, submission, and presentation of abstracts and papers are the responsibility of the authors. *Note: Paper deposit fees from student presenting authors will include a copy of the proceedings assuming they attend the Geo-Congress.

Key Dates to Consider

Abstract Deadline – February 11, 2013

Abstract Notification of Decision – March 1, 2013

Draft Paper Deadline – May 15, 2013

Draft Paper Review to Authors – July 10, 2013

Final Paper Deadline – September 4, 2013

Presenting Author Paper Deposit Fee Payment Deadline – September 4, 2013

Atlanta… a world-class, modern city with a rich, passionate history

Atlanta is one of the South's most interesting major cities with a mixture of history, art, culture, dining, and family attractions. Whether this is your first-time visit, or a return trip, something always catches your eye.

Congress Venue Hotel…a downtown landmark

The 73-story Atlanta Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel, topped by the revolving Sun Dial Restaurant, graces the heart of Atlanta. Connected to AmericasMart, The Westin Peachtree Plaza is steps from CNN, the Georgia Aquarium, Georgia World Congress Center and the Georgia Dome. It’s also conveniently located at the Peachtree Plaza station on Atlanta’s light rail system, MARTA, which connects downtown Atlanta directly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Who’s Who

Congress Chair – Jeff Keaton, AMEC, Jeff.Keaton@amec.com

Congress Co-Chairs Nick Hudyma, University of North Florida, nhudyma@unf.edu Scott Anderson, Federal Highway Administration, Scott.Anderson@dot.gov

Technical Program Chair – Anand J. Puppala, University of Texas at Arlington, anand@uta.edu Technical Program Co-Chairs:

Thomas L. Sheahan, Northeastern University, tsheahan@coe.neu.edu Paola Bandini, New Mexico State University, paola@nmsu.edu

Technical Publications Murad Y. Abu-Farsakh, Louisiana State University, cefars@lsu.edu Xiong Bill Yu, Case Western Reserve University, xxy21@case.edu Laureano R. Hoyos, University of Texas at Arlington, lhoyos@uta.edu

Interactive Presentations Chair – Ning Lu, Colorado School of Mines, ninglu@mines.edu

Exhibitor/Sponsor Chair – J. David Frost, Georgia Tech, david.frost@ce.gatech.edu

Geo-Institute Director – Rob Schweinfurth, rschweinfurth@asce.org

Geo-Congress Technical Program Manager – Helen Cook, hcook@asce.org

Sponsoring Geo-Institute Technical Committees

Engineering Geology and Site Characterization

Soil Properties and Modeling

Joint Committee on Sustainable Practices