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SAIMM and SANIRE are pleased to announce the

Second
Southern Hemisphere International
Rock Mechanics Symposium

SHIRMS 2012

Where: Sun City, South Africa

When: 14 – 17 May 2012

Background:
The first Southern Hemisphere International Rock Mechanics Symposium (SHIRMS) was held in October 2006 in Perth which covered a wide range of topics in rock mechanics and proved to be very successful. The 2nd SHIRMS is to be held in South Africa during 2012 and promises to follow in the same tradition. Organised by The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, the Symposium will be combined with the planned South African Rock Engineering Symposium (SARES 2012).

The Venue:
Nestled in the rolling hills of the Pilanesberg, one of South Africa’s most scenic locations, Sun City is a world unto itself and has earned its reputation as Africa’s Kingdom of Pleasure. You will find whatever you want at Sun City, from sizzling entertainment, world class casinos and restaurants to cater for all tastes, to the more relaxed poolside venue, quiet places, lush gardens, and extensive sporting facilities including two world-class golf courses. These are just some of the elements that make Sun City unique among the world’s entertainment resorts. Finally re-discovered and now part of Sun City, the Lost City and the Valley of Waves, fabled to be the Ruins of a glorious ancient civilisation, celebrate and bring to life the legends of this mystical city. The Lost City is internationally applauded for its wonderfully imaginative theme and exquisite landscaping whilst the fantastic Valley of Waves is one of the world’s most exciting waterparks.

Objectives:
To provide an international forum to present and discuss the latest developments in rock mechanics and geotechnical engineering.

Who should attend:

Rock engineering practitioners DMR inspectors

Researchers Academics

Mining engineers Civil engineers

Topics and Papers:
Papers for the conference that integrate the following topics are invited:

Fracture and damage of rocks Numerical modelling Constitutive models Rock mechanics data Deformable rock

Underground rock mechanics Tunnelling Slope stability Caving

Ground support Subsidence Seismicity Risk

All accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings. Selected papers will be published in the Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. To submit papers and for a list of key dates please go to www.saimm.co.za

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