Call for Presentations
Please note the following important dates regarding the submission of presentations:
| Important Dates | |
| July 27, 2018 | Abstract deadline |
| August 24, 2018 | Notification of acceptance |
| September 30, 2018 | PowerPoint Presentations due |
Suggested Topics
KYTC will be hosting the 2018 STGEC in Louisville, Kentucky. As part of this conference, we are looking forward to a variety of presentations that demonstrate feasible, state-of-the-practice and innovative solutions to today’s challenges in transportation geotechnical engineering. Suggested topics for the presentations include the following:
- In-situ Testing Methods
- Geophysical Testing Methods
- Soil and Rock Mechanics
- Seismic Design
- Soil and Rock Slope Design
- Deep Foundations and Substructures
- Geotechnical Innovations
- Geosynthetics
- Ground Improvements
- Earth Retaining Structures
- Geotechnical Instrumentation (Use of Smart sensors, etc.)
- Geotechnical Asset Management
- Design Build
- Case Studies
- Other related topics are welcome. Please Specify
Abstract Submission Guidelines
Abstract length should be limited to 200 to 400 words, 1½-spaced, 11-point Arial font type, justified, without figures or photos, in Microsoft WORD DOC format (2007 or newer).
The abstract should include:
- Title of paper,
- Authors' names,
- Affiliations of all authors, and
- Contact information (addresses, phone numbers, fax numbers, and e-mails).
Technical and editorial assistance for abstract preparation are available on request.
Abstract Submission Contacts
To submit your abstract and speaker information or to ask any questions you may have, please contact either
Darrin Beckett (darrin.beckett@ky.gov, 502-782-3811) or
Clayton Cook (clayton.cook@ky.gov, 502-782-3834)