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Fifth Thailand
Rock Mechanics Symposium
Romantic Resort & Spa
Khao Yai National Park, Thailand
Geomechanics Research Unit
Institute of Engineering
Suranaree University of Technology
January 22-23, 2015
ThaiRock 2015
Contact Us

Geomechanics Research Unit
Institute of Engineering
Suranaree University of Technology
Nakhon Ratchasima Thailand 30000
Tel. (66-44) 223-363
Mobile (66-89) 948-3570
E-mail : kittitep@sut.ac.th

www.geomechsut.com
Venue/Accommodation

All Technical and social events will be held at:
Romantic Resort & Spa
336 Moo 4, Moosee
Pakchong District
Nakhon Ratchasima 30130, Thailand
Tel. (66-44) 297 369 - 72
http://www.romanticresortandspa.com

Reservation at Romantic Resort & Spa can be
made through the symposium registration.
Call for Abstracts

You are invited to submit a 300 words abstract
(in English) to kittitep@sut.ac.th. The abstracts
will be reviewed based on their merit and
originality.
Symposium Themes

The symposium themes, cover all aspects of
rock mechanics and rock engineering practices.
Accepted topics can range from principles and
applications in rock mechanics to numerical
modeling, laboratory testing and field
measurements. Recent practices and case
studies in rock engineering are also encouraged.
Important Dates

Abstract due July 28, 2014
Abstract acceptance August 18, 2014
Full length paper due October 27, 2014
Pre-registration deadline November 24, 2014
Symposium dates January 22-23, 2015
Organizing Committee

Kittitep Fuenkajorn (Co-Chair, SUT)
Noppadol Phien-wej (Co-Chair, AIT)
Kritika Trakoolngam (MC, KKU)
Ladda Wannakao (KKU)
Watcharin Gasaluck (EIT)
Pipat Laowattanabandit (CU)
Pornkasem Jongpradist (KMUTT)
Cheowchan Leelasukseree (CMU)
Bavonwit Akarachantachok (DPIM)
Helmut Durrast (PSU)
Prachya Tepnarong (SUT)
Decho Phueakphum (SUT)
Anisong Chitnarin (SUT)
Kanlaya Pubpho (Financing Officer, SUT)
Welcome
Geomechanics Research Unit (GMR), Institute
of Engineering, Suranaree University of
Technology is pleased to present the Fifth
Thailand Rock Mechanics Symposium
(ThaiRock 2015) to be held on January 22-23,
2015, at the Romantic Resort & Spa, Khao Yai
National Park, Thailand.

ThaiRock 2015 is aimed to promote the
significance of rock mechanics knowledge and
profession in the ASEAN countries. The
symposium allows an opportunity for academia,
researchers and regulators to discuss and
exchange their knowledge, problems and
experience. The rapid development of
infrastructures and exploitation of energy and
mineral resources in the ASEAN countries has
enhanced the significance and needs of rock
mechanics knowledge and skill. These include,
for example, potash and coal mining, energy
storage, waste disposal, geothermal energy, oil
& gas production, and high-speed transportation
system. The success of the past Thailand Rock
Mechanics Symposia (2007 through 2013) also
reflects the increasing demand of professional
rock mechanists for the research institutes and
private industries. We are confident that
ThaiRock 2015 will be fruitful for the academia
and practitioners in all disciplines relevant to rock
mechanics.

Symposium Proceedings

All technical papers and presentations will be
made in English. Full registration will include a
copy of proceedings, two luncheons and one
awarded dinner.
Advisory Committee

Prof. Jaak J.K. Daemen
(University of Nevada, USA)
Prof. John M. Kemeny
(University of Arizona, USA)
Prof. Hiroyasu Ohtsu
(Kyoto University, Japan)
Prof. Harushige Kusumi
(Kansai University, Japan)
Prof. Xia-Ting Feng
(Chinese Academy of Sciences, China)

Registration Fees

Symposium Fee
3,500 Baht / US$ 130 (Before Nov. 23, 2014)
4,500 Baht / US$ 170 (After Nov. 23, 2014)