SDeCUS 2016

International Conference on Safety Design and Construction of Underground Structures

11 - 13 April 2016

Czech Technical University in Prague, CZ                                           Conference programme

Safety in construction have the highest priority in the engineering of a underground structures and have to be fully integrated into the every stage of activities like design, construction and exploitation. This theme is of a great importance for researching a new more safety technology development.

Opening of the Conference

The Conference was opened by Dr. Alexander Kravcov, who expressed his gratitude to the authorities of the Czech Technical University for hosting the International Conference on Safety Design and Construction of Underground Structures. He also expressed his appreciation to Prof. Vladimir Křistek, for making time in his busy schedule to participate in the opening ceremony.

Dr. Kravcov mentioned that the SDeCUS programme is an important part of Willenberg Foundation objectives. The meetings bring together colleagues from different disciplines from various parts of the world, resulting in transfer of knowledge and setting up of many joint programmes. Alexander concluded by emphasising the commitment of SDeCUS 2016 to help bring together the international community. 

Keynote Speakers

Each session has been opened by invited Keynote Speakers, leaders in their field, providing an overview of their topic of expertise as an introduction to the themes.

SDeCUS 2016 have the following confirmed Keynote Speakers:

  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ing. Jan Pruška, Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic

Professor Pruška holds the Research Position at the Department of Geotechnics of the Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Civil Engineering, since 1998. His research areas include the back analysis in numerical modelling of underground structure, constitutive modeling of soils and rock, Larin Hypercube Sampling and swelling of the soils and rock. He holds a Adjunct Professor in Geotechnical Engineering from the CTU in Prague for his „Influence of the rock bolts to the stress and deformation of the discontinuous rock mass“ in 2003. Prof. Pruška is a Fellow of Czech Tunnelling Association ITA-AITES, Czech Chamber for certified engineers and technicians active in construction and of the Czech Geotechnical Society ČSSI.

  • Prof. Alexander Karabutov, Head of the International Laser Center of M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, with Contact Laser-Ultrasonic Evaluation of Residual Stress

 

  • Aaron Mc Daid, MSc Bsc(HONS) Bsc AiFireE MIEI, Arup Gulf Ltd., Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Aaron is a Fire Engineer based in Arup’s Dubai office. He has extensive experience in fire strategy for large rail and metro projects, including the development of individual tunnel and station fire strategies for the prestigious High Speed 2 (HS2), Northern Hub and Crossrail in the UK. Aaron has worked on a wide variety of rail and infrastructure throughout the Middle East region such as Istanbul Metro, Dubai Tram, Doha Metro, Abu Dhabi Integrated Public transport Network and Riyadh Metro. Having worked on various projects related to design and construction around the world, Aaron has specialist skills in the Design, Construction and Operation of underground structures. He has held the position of Fire Prevention Officer for the Irish Fire Service and has published several scientific papers on the safe design and ventilation of enclosed spaces. He is a guest lectures on fire and smoke dynamics, tunnel evacuation and the use of computational fluid dynamics in fire engineering.

 

  • Prof. Elena B. Cherepetskaya, from the National University of Science and Technology “MISIS” with Assessment of Factors Affecting the Final Value of «volume loss» by TBM tunneling

 

 

  • Petr Dvořák, from the University of Defence, Czech Republic with Protective Structure Design against Airblast Effect

Conference Dinner

The programme gave the participants ample opportunities for holding discussions otside as well as in the conference rooms. The delegates met over coffee breaks and during lunches, as well as during the different social functions organised by the Willenberg Foundation. The Conference Dinner took place in the very pleasant setting of Hanavský pavilon in Letna outside the Prague Castle.  The place renowned for its cuisine and meat dishes, also offered a selection of excellent wines.  The quality of the food, convivial atmosphere and excellent service made this a unique occasion.   

                                      

CONFERENCE CHAIRMEN

Prof. Ing. Vladimir Křístek, DrSc., Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic

Prof. Ing. Boris A. Kartoziya, DrSc., National University of Science and Technology MISiS, Russia

Assoc. Prof. Ing. Pavel Svoboda, CSc., Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic

Dipl.-Ing. Alexander Kravcov, Ph.D., Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic

INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Prof. Ing. Helmut Kurth, Ingenieurbüro in Fölschnitz, Germany

Ing. Svatoslav Chamra, CSc., Czech Geotechnical Society, Czech Republic

Prof. Ing. Jiří Barták, DrSc., vice-chairman of the Czech Tunnelling Association, Czech Republic

Prof. Ing. Zdeněk Dvořák, PhD., Faculty of Security Engineering in Žilina, Slovak Republic

Prof. Ing. Andrey V. Korchak, DrSc., National University of Science and Technology MISiS, Russia

Prof. Ing. Claus-Peter Strobach, LGA Bayern, Nürnberg, Germany 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ing. Jan Pruška, Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Eckhard Goldau, MHS Baunormteile, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Prof. Ing. Alexander N. Pankratenko, DrSc., National University of Science and Technology MISiS, Russia

Prof. Ing. Michail N. Schuplik, DrSc., National University of Science and Technology MISiS, Russia

Col. Assoc. Prof. Ing. Pavel Manas, Ph.D., University of Defence in Brno, Czech Republic

Ing. Miroslava Popenková, CSc.., Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic

Ing. Lucie Figuli, PhD., Faculty of Security Engineering in Žilina, Slovak Republic

Mjr. Ing. Jiří Štoller, Ph.D., University of Defence in Brno, Czech Republic

Ing. Rostislav Šulc, PhD., Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic

Dr. Ing. Vaclav Pospichal, Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic

SUPPORTING TEAM

Bc. Julia Zinková, Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic

Conference Topics

  • Risk analysis and risk management
  • Rock and Mining Engineering
  • Expolisve Engineering
  • Seismity and Geomechanics
  • Underground Structures and Excavations
  • Safety material engineering
  • Integrated safety design process
  • Natural disaster management
  • Emergency response
  • Critical infrastructure protection
  • Public safety and security
  • Transportation safety and security
  • Modelling and experiments
  • Hardened structures (chembers)
  • Earthquakes

Important Dates

  • Abstracts are due Monday, November 16, 2015 
  • Final minuscripts are due Wednesday, December 23, 2015 for publication onto the Conference Proceeding 
  • Paper sobmission due: Friday, November 27, 2015

Organised by

  • Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic
  • National University of Science and Technology MISiS, Russia
  • Willenberg Foundation, Czech Republic

Conference Venue 

  • The Czech Technical University, Faculty of Civil Engineering is situated near the centre of Prague. Only a short distance from the City Airport and downtown. 

Registration and Fee

  • Registration Fee, € 230 for paper. Includes conference proceedings, other documentation and refreshments. 
  • The SDeCUS 2016 Conference Dinner will take place on Wednesday, April 12, 2016. Guests will be treated to a three course banquet with drinks. Tickets are in addition to the registration fee and are € 50.

Publication of Papers 

                                                      

 The proceedings of SDeCUS 2016 – International Conference on Safety Design and Construction of Underground Structures, edited by Vladimir Křístek, Andrew Korchak, Alexander Kravcov and Vaclav Pospichal Volume 838 /doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.843/ of the scientific international journal "Journal of Applied Mechanics and Materials".  (ISSN print 1660-9336, ISSN cd 1660-9336, ISSN web 1662-7482) are available available in full text via www.scientific.net. 

Related Conference 

  •  ICSCF 2016, Šatov, Czech Republic, December, 2016