Call for Papers

INDOROCK 2017
7th Indian Rock Conference
25-27 October 2017 Venue:
Hotel Radisson Blu
New Delhi
Dwarka, New Delhi

Organising Secretary
Hari Dev

Scientist
Central Soil and Materials
Research Station
Olof Palme Marg, Hauz Khas
New Delhi 110016
E-mail: haridev65@gmail.com
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
Conference Website: http://indorock.in CENTRAL SOIL AND MATERIALS RESEARCH STATION
Conference E-mail: info@indorock.in, isrmtt92@gmail.com &
WAPCOS LTD.
 THEMES INTRODUCTION
Rock Mechanics: Emerging techniques of in-situ and laboratory Rock mechanics has been a part of human existence since the times unknown. Caverns were made in hilly rocks and tunnels
investigations New Developments were excavated for religious and strategic purposes. With the space at premium due to rapid urban growth and requirements

Development
Hydropower
Tackling Geological Surprises
Conventional and Mechanised Excavation Rock Mechanics at Historical Sites and
New Materials for Accelerated Construction Monuments
Large Tunnels, Caverns, Support Systems and Lining Design and Assessment of Cavern for
Numerical and Analytical Techniques Storage and Waste Disposal
Instrumentation and Monitoring Rock Mechanics for Oil/Gas Reservoir
Case Studies Blasting Techniques: Design for Safe and
Speedy Excavation
New Emerging Areas in Rock Mechanics
Deep Tunnels and Shafts for Mining
Landslide Hazards Mitigation
for resource exploitation, underground spaces have assumed a vital role. Large slopes have to be created for road and other
facilities. With ever growing challenges of executing such spaces, deeper understanding of behavior of rock and soil masses
has become indispensable. Rock mechanics lays down the foundations of such planning, design and trouble shooting
throughout the lifespan of a facility. Rock masses exhibit extremely complex behavior due to complex geological and
geotectonic processes involved in bringing to their present form. With the advent of modern technologies in computation,
visualization and investigation fields, the knowledge is progressing rapidly. It is necessary that the new information generated
and experiences gained are disseminated far and wide for the betterment of knowledge and improved implementation of rock
structures. Sustainability of facilities created at significant costs to the society and nations have to be ensured right from their
conceptualization stage. World has been endowed with a wide variety of geo tectonic set ups and the complexities encountered

Underground
in Himalayan and Peninsular Indian rock formations provide a rich experience base for use elsewhere in the world and vice-
Urban Tunnelling

Mining
versa. Leveraging new technologies in the field of testing and investigations is of enormous help for simulation of behavior in
Planning and Design for Large Surface and Underground Mines
advance and expecting the unknowns. Rock mechanics community has to imbibe such techniques from multi-disciplinary
Construction Equipment and methodologies fields and implement them to their fullest advantage. Geological surprises have been the bug bear of timely and economic
Ventilation Systems, Health and Safety
Abstract Format construction in the field of rock engineering. Minimization of such surprises is a task that needs to be collectively handled by
Risk Management the rock engineers and scientists.
Abstract of maximum 500 words Indorock has been a flagship event eagerly expected by the rock mechanics professionals in India and abroad as it provides
a dedicated forum for exchange of ideas and experiences across the whole spectrum of rock engineering. The forum provides
Underground Space Development for technical papers on the
Researchers and Practioners of the field a unique forum to interact and improve their respective knowledge base. The event is
themes are invited. Authors

Infrastructure
Underground
Rock Mass Characterisation also a great opportunity for the consultants, manufacturers and construction agencies to showcase their capabilities and
Planning and Design names and affiliations must be network amongst the whos who of the rock mechanics domain.
Trenchless Technologies: Pipe Jacking and Micro Tunnelling provided. The Abstract can be
Health and Safety during Construction uploaded online at conference
Architecture in Design Space website http://indorock.in
TBM Tunnelling: Design and Selection
OBJECTIVES
The main objective of conference is to provide a platform to bring together high level delegation from all over India

REGISTRATION FEE and other countries for exchanging information and ideas as well as presenting new development on themes
IndoRock-2017 has been aimed.

To provide delegates with an update on current progress, activities and opportunities.

ISRMTT Members INR 8000 To provide information and gather views on good practices in underground construction.
Authors of Papers INR 8000 To provide an opportunity to share experiences and to discuss issues and challenges in the planning and delivery of
projects in hydropower, mining and infrastructure.
Non ISRMTT Members INR 10000
Students INR 4000
IMPORTANT DATES
SPONSORSHIP March 20, 2017
There is a range of sponsorship levels providing various chances for campaign to a targeted and
Abstract Submission
May 25, 2017
highly significant group of rock mechanics professionals at INDOROCK-2017. Begi
Abstract Submission Deadline
March 1, 2017
Platinum Sponsorship INR 3,00,000 6 Delegates, one page advertisement, logo
June 05, 2017n
Begin
Acceptance Notification
on banner & proceedings n
Golden Sponsorship INR 2,00,000 4 Delegates, one page advertisement, logo August 10, 2017
on banner & proceedings Full Paper Submission Deadline
Silver Sponsorship INR 1,00,000 2 Delegates, one page advertisement, logo August 25, 2017
on banner & proceedings Full Paper Acceptance