IX. REGIONAL ROCK MECHANICS SYMPOSIUM
30 - 31 OCTOBER 2008

DOKUZ EYLÜL UNIVERSITY   
ENGINEERING FACULTY OF GEOLOGY - MINE
TURKISH NATIONAL SOCIETY FOR ROCK MECHANICS



  • Original researches and new developments
  • Theoretical and analytical studies
  • Numerical methods
  • Rock mechanics applications and tests
  • Geotechnics and in-situ measurements
  • Underground mining
  • Slopes and open pit mining
  • Quarrying
  • Drilling-blasting and ground vibration
  • Earthquake mechanism
  • Mine shafts

Symposium Subjects


  • Underground excavations
  • Subways and tunnels
  • Foundation of dam and power stations
  • Oil and natural gas repositories
  • Radioactive waste storage
  • Military storage facilities
  • Geothermal energy applications
  • Oil-exploration drilling
  • Ground reinforcement studies
  • Rock mechanics assessment in urban areas