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Call for Abstracts

Authors are invited to submit an abstract in English to be considered for an oral or poster presentation at the Congress. The deadline for submission of abstracts is July 1, 2009. Authors are asked to submit abstracts using the on-line abstract submission link a the bottom of this page.

Instructions for Submission of Abstracts

Abstracts may be submitted via Internet only. There is no paper form to complete or mail. Faxed and mailed submissions will not be considered. Only abstracts submitted in the correct format, as outlined below, will be considered.

When preparing to submit their abstract, authors should have on hand the complete contact information for the Presenting author (the Corresponding author should be the Presenting author).

Before submitting an abstract, please carefully review the following abstract submission guidelines.

1. Abstracts must conform to the following outline:

• Abstract Title (as it will appear in the Final Program, Book of Abstracts and Proceedings)
• Authors and Institutions
• Abstract body

2. The abstract body is limited to 300 words.  A template is available and must be saved and filled out for abstract submission. Please submit text only.  References, tables, figures, pictures or any other graphics are not permitted in the abstract submission.  Special characters and formatting are not compatible with the on-line submission process.  Please replace Greek letters by the actual word e.g. Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, etc… Abstracts must be submitted in MS Word (PC) format ONLY. 
3. Brand names may not be used in abstract titles and are limited to one reference within the body.
4. Limit of ten authors per abstract.
5. Limit of one abstract per presenting author.
6. All fields on the on-line abstract submission form must be completed. Please print a copy of the abstract submission form for your records prior to clicking the submit button.
7. Do not resubmit your abstract for any reason other than a notified submission error. If you do not receive a confirmation email with a receipt number that your abstract was successfully uploaded, please contact the Congress Secretariat Office.
8. Submitting authors are asked to select the most appropriate technical topics from the following list:

Topics

1. Innovative Techniques and Advances in Geotechnical Investigations for Tunnel Projects
2. Tunnelling in Soft Ground
3. Hard Rock Tunnelling
4. Tunnelling in Weak Rock
5. Tunnelling under High Stress Conditions
6. New Advances and Innovation in Mechanized Tunnelling
7. Tunnelling under Sensitive Structures
8. Geotechnical Instrumentation and Monitoring
9. Shafts and Tunnels for Mining Projects
10. The Use of Underground Space
11. New Advances in Rehabilitation and Repair
12. Risk Assessments
13. New Advances in Contract Practices and Procurement
14. Financing of Tunnel Projects
15. Insurance for Tunnel Projects
16. Innovation and Research for Tunnelling
17. Sequential Excavation and Sprayed Concrete Linings
18. Other

Abstract Review

All abstracts will be reviewed by the Technical Program Committee. Notice of acceptance will be sent to the corresponding author by email on October 1, 2009. Abstracts will be accepted or rejected at the discretion of the Scientific Program Committee. Please do not call regarding the status of your abstract.

Note to Authors

Accepted abstracts will be published in the Book of Abstracts with Proceedings on CD-ROM.

Submission of an abstract constitutes the commitment of at least one author to register for the Congress and do a presentation. Expenses associated with the preparation, submission, and presentation of a poster are the responsibility of the author/presenter.

In order to be part of the WTC 2010 Program, the author/presenter must register by March 15, 2010 and must submit payment at this time.

Agreement/Disclaimer

In submitting an abstract, you certify that the abstract is an original contribution and give permission to the Congress Organizers to publish it in the Book of Abstracts with Proceedings on CD-ROM. You further agree that if your abstract is accepted, you will be present at the Congress to present your research.

Abstracts are to be submitted via the Congress Website (only electronic submissions will be accepted for review).

Your abstract will be published as submitted. The organizers do not accept any responsibility regarding the accuracy of the abstracts.

The organizers reserve the right to reject any abstract at their sole discretion.

If your abstract is accepted for an oral or poster presentation, a full paper will be required for the Proceedings by February 1, 2010 .

NOTE: Should there be a need to make a change after your abstract has been submitted, please contact the Congress Secretariat at: wtc2010@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca.