WORKSHOP Best Practices & Advancements in Geotechnical Investigations of Hydropower and Infrastructure Projects

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1 Information Bulletin WORKSHOP Best Practices & Advancements in Geotechnical Investigations of Hydropower and Infrastructure Projects July 2014, New Delhi Organised by: Central Board of Irrigation and Power in association with Indian National Group of International Society for Rock Mechanics and Indian National Hydropower Association

2 OBJECTIVE Construction of hydropower projects, which involve large structures and underground works, demand a well-considered program of investigation that would provide sufficient information, especially about the subsurface conditions towards establishing safe and economic project. Of the various activities, the geotechnical investigations, which are considered a fundamental requirement of planning & design of civil engineering structures pertaining to hydroelectric projects and large infrastructure schemes, towards techno-economic feasibility evaluation, are of paramount importance. The objective of the program is to provide a forum for executives, involved in development of hydropower and large infrastructure projects, to bring into focus the importance of planned geotechnical investigations, right from the initial Pre-feasibility stage, in duly selecting/finalizing project site alternatives, feasibility evolution and design formalization. The workshop aims to bring forth awareness about the best practices and advancements in instruments & techniques in geotechnical investigations, encompassing geological, geophysical and remote sensing studies as well as geomechanical & other allied tests: It intends to foster the necessity of planned and extensive approach in geotechnical investigations, involving state-of-the-art techniques that would result in carrying out the project execution in challenging situations with enhanced level of confidence and facilitate in minimizing geological uncertainties towards establishing secure & economic project within schedule, with optimum involvement of direct explorations. TOPICS The following important topics incorporating the best practices & advancements in enhancing geotechnical investigation efficiency in the prime activities will be covered: Geological Investigation Planning of Engineering Geological Studies for Effective Surface & Subsurface investigation in minimizing geological Uncertainties On Gainful Application of Engineering Geology in Hydroelectric Project Site Investigation: Case Studies Geo-mechanical Testing Advancements in Field & Laboratory Rock & Soil Mechanic Testing and allied studies Geophysical Survey Planned Utility of Engineering Geophysics in Subsurface Investigation with Special Reference to Seismic Techniques Advantageous application of Geo-electrical Resistivity Technique in Site Investigation Utility of Seismic Tomography in Site Characterization Remote Sensing Study Remote Sensing and GIS utility in Geotechnical Investigations and Interpretation

3 Application of Remote Sensing in Hydropower Project Site Investigation Exemplified Through Case Studies Practical Demonstration / Display Demonstration of Remote Sensing Data Processing Display of Advanced Engineering Geophysical Instrument Systems OFFICIAL LANGUAGE English will be the official language of the Workshop. DATES AND VENUE The Workshop will be held at Central Board of Irrigation and Power, Malcha Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi during July CALL FOR PAPERS/CASE STUDIES Papers/Case studies on the topics proposed and allied topics are invited. Intending authors may send the full text of their papers/case studies, as per the guidelines given below. The last date for the receipt of full texts of the papers/case studies is 16 June The papers/case studies will be reviewed by the Technical Committee as to their suitability for presentations. The papers/case studies accepted for presentations will be notified by 30 June A condition of acceptance of the papers/case studies will be that the author, or one of the authors in case of multiple authors, will attend the Workshop and make the presentation. The paper/case study shall contain: a descriptive, but brief title title, name(s) and affiliation of the author(s) address for correspondence (including fax numbers and addresses) detailed information about the objective, methods, results and conclusion, to enable a correct appraisal of the suitability of the proposed paper/case study for the Workshop The full text of the papers/case studies, not exceeding 08 pages of A4 size, in single space, both in MS Word and PDF, need to be sent through only at uday@cbip.org. The papers/case studies after having been scrutinized and accepted, will be printed by offset process. Therefore, the text of the paper in English must conform strictly to the following requirements and be free from errors. Only original contributions that have not been published or presented at any other forum are acceptable. At the end of the references, the author(s) must furnish biodata not exceeding 100 words as per sample given below: AAAAAA graduated in Civil Engineering from the University of PPPPPP in He obtained a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at the University of QQQQQQ. From 1969 to 1980 he worked for RRRRRR, specialising in design and construction of gates at hydro plants. In 1980 he joined SSSSSSS Company as Hydraulic Design Chief Engineer, where he

4 worked on civil aspects of the following hydro projects: xxxxx, yyyyyyy and zzzzzz. From 1988 he has been Professor of Hydraulic Engineering at the University of GGGGGGG, where he specialises in analysis of model test procedures for hydraulic gates. A similar description should be given for each author. Certificate The author(s) certify that the paper titled and submitted for consideration for the Workshop on Best Practices & Advancements in Geotechnical Investigations of Hydropower and Infrastructure Projects, to be held in New Delhi during July 2014, is in original and has not been published or presented at any other forum, in the present form. The Author(s) also hereby assigns to the Publisher, The Central Board of Irrigation and Power, Malcha Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi (India), the copyright to the Contribution named above whereby the Publisher shall have the exclusive right to publish the said Contribution in print/electronic form, wholly or in part, in its other technical journals. Place Date Signature(s) REGISTRATION FEE The registration fee payable by the delegates, including authors of papers, for participation in the Workshop is as follows: Members of CBIP/ISRM/INHA INR 9,000/USD 225+ Service 12.36% Non-Members INR 10,000/USD Service 12.36% Researchers/Academicians/Students INR 5,000/USD Service 12.36% In case of 03 or more nominees from an organization, one nomination will be allowed free registration. To avail the student concession in the registration fee, the registration form/request will have to be submitted along with a certificate from the head of the Department/institute. The registration fee covers the cost of registration kit, and lunch and tea in-between the technical sessions. The participants will have to make their own arrangements for travel and stay. No financial support will be provided by the organizers. The last date for receipt of the registration form is 21 July Photocopies of the registration form can be used for additional requirements, if any. Spot registration facilities will also be available, provided the prior information is received. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY The Workshop provides an effective opportunity for organisations/companies to sponsor the Workshop by paying a fee of Indian Rs.1,00,000 / USD Sponsoring organisations will have the facility to promote their products/services among the participants. Following facilities will be extended to sponsors:

5 PAYMENTS Nomination of five delegates Distribution of promotion literature among the participants through registration kit Table top display of products/services Company name and logo on Web Page (linked to the company website), banners, etc. All payments shall be made by Bank draft/cheque payable at par at New Delhi in favour of the Central Board of Irrigation and Power. The payments can also be arranged by bank transfer as per details given below: Name of Bank: HDFC Bank Limited, G-3/4, Suryakiran Building, 19 K.G. Marg, New Delhi Account Holder Name: Central Board of Irrigation & Power Account No Swift Code: HDFCINBBDEL IFSC: HDFC MICR Code: ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE All correspondences relating to the Workshop should be addressed to: Mr. V.K. Kanjlia Secretary Central Board of Irrigation & Power Malcha Marg, Chanakyapuri New Delhi , India Contact Persons: Mr. A.C. Gupta, Director (WR)/Mr. Uday Chander, Senior Manager Phone : / , Extn. 114 Mobile : (Mr. Uday Chander); (Mr. A.C. Gupta) Fax : uday@cbip.org; cbip@cbip.org

6 WORKSHOP Best Practices & Advancements in Geotechnical Investigations of Hydropower and Infrastructure Projects July 2014, New Delhi REGISTRATION FORM (To be filled in block letters, preferably typed) 1. Name of Participant (Surname) (First Name) (Prefix Prof./Dr./Mr./Mrs./Ms.) 2. Designation: 3. Name of Organisation: 4. Mailing Address: City State Country PIN Phone Fax 5. Payment details Bank Draft/cheque No. dated INR/USD drawn on Bank is enclosed/ amount transferred to Central Board of Irrigation and Power Account with HDFC Bank. The details of transfer are enclosed. Dated Signature Registration Form duly filled in, together with necessary payments to be mailed to the following address: Mr. V.K. Kanjlia Phone : / Secretary Fax : Central Board of Irrigation & Power uday@cbip.org; cbip@cbip.org Malcha Marg, Chanakyapuri New Delhi , India Note: The last date for receipt of the registration form is 21 July Photocopies of the registration form can be used for additional requirements, if any. Spot registration facilities will also be available, provided the prior information is received.