INTRODUCTION

The Tunnelling & Underground Space Technical Division of The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM  TUSTD) is hosting for the first time  the Southeast Asian Conference and Exhibition in Tunnelling and Underground Space (SEACETUS2017) in Subang Jaya, which is approximately 27 Km from Kuala Lumpur City Centre. The conference will offer case studies and strategies that demonstrate innovation, skills and best practices, and help delegates understand the technologies and techniques guiding the Tunnelling and Underground Space Development Industry.

Its aims are to promote the sharing of knowledge, experience, skills, ideas and achievements in the  designing,  financing and contracting  as  well  as  construction, operation and maintenance of tunnels and other underground facilities among the ASEAN Countries on an organised basis and with agreed aims. International paper contributions are also welcomed.

CONFERENCE THEME

Innovation and Sustainable Underground Space Development

This conference is aimed at providing a forum for practising professionals – engineers, consultants,contractors, technologists, researchers, academicians, manufacturers and suppliers to share their experiences, research, studies and views so as to contribute to the advancement of Sustainable Tunnelling and Underground Space Development in general and particularly in Asia. A wide range of  high  quality  scientific  and  technical  papers  of  International  or  Regional  significance  on Tunnelling and Underground Space Development is expected on the following topics:

• Tunnelling to include process, operation, ventilation and maintenance.
• Trenchless Technology such as micro-tunnelling, pipe-jacking, directional drilling and rehabilitation.
• Related areas such as detection and inspection services, robotic development, sewerage services and structural aspects.
• Safety health environmental quality and legal aspects.
• Machine development and designs, latest models presentation from manufacturers of tunnelling and related machines.
• Geotechnical aspects with particular references to tunnelling and underground space development.
• Research and recent development and progress related to tunnelling & the use of underground space.

The Conference covers:

• Tunnelling projects – this includes past and present projects;
• Collaboration among researchers, governments, developers, consultants, contractors and specialists tunnel & trenchless contractors;
• Standards, legal, social, economic, safety & risk management and related topics on the use of underground space.

IMPORTANT DATES

The Organising Committee of the SEACETUS2017 cordially invites you to submit abstract(s) of not more than 200 words for the Conference by e-mail to: tunnelpaper2017@gmail.com.

SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACT:                  30 NOVEMBER 2016

SUBMISSION OF MANUSCRIPT:             31 DECEMBER 2016

ACCEPTANCE OF MANUSCRIPT:           31 JANUARY 2017

SUBMISSION OF FINAL MANUSCRIPT: 28 FEBRUARY 2017

The Conference language shall be English.

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