Nepal Tunnelling conference 2014

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    FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT

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    INTRODUCTION

    Nepal Tunnelling Association (NTA) is organizing first Nepal Tunnelling Conference 2014 on 19 December 2014. The main aim is to gather all tunnel professionals and share experiences for development in Nepal through tunnelling.
    Constructing tunnels and caverns in the tectonically active Himalayas is full of challenges and uncertainties. Therefore, sharing experiences and knowledge from different underground projects is very important for the development of Hydro and Transport Tunnels in the Nepal Himalayas.
    This Conference is a great opportunity to share project experiences in Nepal regarding site investigations, design, construction techniques, instrumentation and monitoring, back analysis of critical problems, alternate design and construction techniques, and recent developments in thetunnelling industry.
    NTA looks forward to organizing this Conference where it we can collaboratively look at advancingtunnelling and underground usage and technology. Your participation, presentation of papers and case histories will contribute significantly to the success of this Conference.
    Nepal Tunnelling Association invites all Engineers, geologists and experts involved in underground construction industry to share experiences and participate in this Conference.

    TOPICS
    Nepal Tunnelling Conference 2014 topic covers
    � Site Investigation, design and construction for tunnels/caverns
    � Tunnel/cavern excavation, technology and equipment
    � Case Studies: Hydro, Water supply and Transport tunnels/caverns
    � Instrumentation, monitoring, equipment and safety

    KEYNOTE LECTURE
    To be confirmed.

    IMPORTANT DATES

    30 October 2014 Submission of Extended Abstract
    19 November 2014 Submission of Full Papers
    30 November 2014 Registration

    PUBLICATION
    The Conference Proceedings will be published after the Conference.

    PROGRAM

    Friday 19 December 2014
    Time Sessions Topics
    8:00 – 9:00 Registration
    9:00 – 9:30 Inauguration:
    9:30 – 10:30 Keynote Lectures TBD
    10:30 – 11:00 Tea Break
    11:00 – 12:30 Session I: Site Investigation, Tunnel Design and Constructions
    12:30 – 1:30 Lunch break
    1:30 – 2:30 Session II: Tunnel excavation, technology and equipment
    2:30 – 4:30 Session III: Project Case Studies: Hydro, Water Supply and Transport
    4:30 – 5:00 Tea Break
    5:00 – 6:00 Session IV: Instrumentation, monitoring, equipment and Safety
    6:00 – 6:10 Closing ceremony
    6:30 – 9:00 Cocktail dinner

    REGISTRATION AND FEE
    The registration fee:
    � Rs, 2,000 per person for individuals from Nepal
    � Rs. 4,000 per person for Organisation from Nepal
    � Rs. 1,000 per person for NTA Life members/students
    � US$ 100 per person from other countries
    Payment can be made either in cash or by bank transfer to NTA:
    Account Name: Nepal Tunnelling Association, Nepal (NTA)
    Account Number: 17725240200370
    Bank Name: Nepal SBI Bank Limited
    Swift Code: NSBINPKA

    CONTACT
    AND
    RSVP
    Mr. Subas Sunuwar
    Nepal Tunnelling Association (NTA)
    Kathmandu, Nepal
    Phone: +977-9851107241
    Email: sunuwarsc@gmail.com
    Mr.Uddhav Ojha
    Independent Power Producers’ Association, Nepal (IPPAN)
    Heritage Plaza II, Kamaladi
    Kathmandu, Nepal
    Phone: +977-1-4169175
    Email: uddhav@ippan.org.np
    Mr. Ram Hari Sharma
    Nepal Tunnelling Association (NTA)
    Kathmandu, Nepal
    Phone: +977-9851075819
    Email: ramhari.sharma@gmail.com
    Mr. Tika Ram Poudel
    Nepal Tunnelling Association (NTA)
    Kathmandu, Nepal
    Phone: +977-9841391720
    Email: trpaudel123@hotmail.com

    Web site : http://www.nepaltunnelling.org.np/