Conference
Goals & Themes
CONFERENCE GOALS
The goals of UIR 2001 are to advance the
use of new
underground construction techniques by:
1. Gathering international researchers,
academics and industry
leaders in an unbiased environment.
2. Providing a forum for the sharing of
research findings and
solutions to unique industry problems.
3. Increasing manufacturer, supplier,
government and contractor
awareness of international research activities and problems.
4. Identifying immediate and long-term
research needs.
CONFERENCE THEMES
1. Materials:
- New Materials
- Long-Term Behaviour
- Corrosion, Degradation and Creep
- Composites
- Advances in Pipeline and Conduit Materials
- Soil Stabilization
2. Installation and Construction:
- New Technologies for Installation and Repair
- Simulation and Optimization
- Automation and Computer Control
- Open-Cut vs. Trenchless Construction Techniques
- Monitoring and Instrumentation
3. Analysis and Design:
- Performance of Underground Structures
- Numerical Simulation and Analysis
- Design Issues
- Soil-Structure Interaction
- Deterioration Science
- Risk Assessment
- Site Investigation
4. Management:
- Life-Cycle Analysis
- Social Costs
- Replacement vs. Rehabilitation
- Privatization
- Standards and Specifications
- Build-Operate-Transfer Projects
and Other Non-Traditional Project Types
- Underground Structure Location
- Innovations in Systems Management
- Condition Assessment
- Data Management
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