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Title: Workshop on Geosynthetic Materials Durability: Field and Laboratory Experiences Dates: Friday January 29 2010 Location: Grand Hyatt San Antonio; San Antonio, TX Event Name: Workshop on Geosynthetic Materials Durability: Field and Laboratory Experiences About The Event Registration Information Continuing Education Units Technical Chair Contact Information Standards Development Meetings Future Meeting Dates Hotel Information Headquarters and Transportation Questions |
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The Workshop on Geosynthetic Materials Durability: Field and Laboratory Experiences, will be held January 29, 2010. Sponsored by ASTM Committee D35 on Geosynthetics and the Geosynthetic Research Institute (GRI), the workshop will be held at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio in San Antonio, Texas, in conjunction with the January 27-29 standards development meetings of Committee D35. ASTM Committee D35 and the Geosynthetic Research Institute are pleased to invite you to submit abstracts in support of this important workshop on geosynthetic materials durability. The workshop will focus on all types of geosynthetic materials durability in both covered and exposed applications, and will be organized in four parts. 1). Long-term field experiences under various environmental conditions; i.e., exposed versus covered, hot versus cold, wet versus dry, stressed versus nonstressed. 2). Accelerated weathering studies. All types of geosynthetics which have been evaluated from the perspective of durability are encouraged, particularly if corroborated with field experiences. Note that the workshop is on polymer durability and not on long-term creep, creep rupture, or installation damage. 3). Polymers and additive packages that constitute the final geosynthetic material's formulation. This critical aspect of durability is rarely discussed in open forum and the workshop organizers feel that (after 40-years of geosynthetics use) the time has come. Examples of premier as well as unsuccessful formulations are greatly encouraged. The fourth part of the workshop will consist of a panel of experts who will summarize the workshop and project research durability needs into the future. Discussions on lifetime prediction methods and projected values will also be included. Request for Abstracts: Several more titles and abstracts for this Workshop are still being solicited and are due by December 31, 2009. Based upon their appropriateness and acceptance, the formal final program will be developed. Titles and extended summaries (2 to 5 pages) will then be required by January 5, 2010. The final abstracts will form the information booklet which will be distributed to all participants at the Workshop. All oral presentations will be on Power Point with a time allocation of 15 to 25 minutes, depending on the response to this solicitation. Information
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Online registration opens approximately 8 weeks before the workshop and closes January 20, 2010. The fees to attend this workshop are listed below. A significant portion of these fees are a contribution to the activities of ASTM Committee D35, the workshop sponsor. Students – A student's fee is waived, provided that he/she is a full-time student and is not employed full time. After registering online, the student must check in at the ASTM Registration Desk on site and present his/her student ID. All attendees, including presenters and ASTM members, are urged to register online for this event so that space requirements can be accommodated. If you do not register online by the closing date, then you must register upon arrival at the workshop. All attendees must check in at the ASTM registration desk upon arrival at workshop. Cancellation If you have questions concerning online registration, please contact Hannah Sparks in Symposia Operations at hsparks@astm.org, Tel: 610-832-9677, or ASTM Technical Support at support@astm.org or 1-800-262-1373 (domestic) or 610-832-9578 (international). |
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Workshop attendees interested in receiving 0.7 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) should complete a CEU application form at the adjournment of the workshop, and then submit it to the ASTM staff member on site. A certificate will be sent to the attendee approximately 4 weeks after the workshop. |
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Additional information about the workshop is available from Workshop Co-Chairmen:
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Meeting schedules of Committee D35 are posted on the ASTM web site at www.astm.org/COMMIT/COMMITTEE/D35.htm or contact the ASTM staff manager, Christi Sierk, at csierk@astm.org or tel: 610-832-9728. |
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Committee D35 invites you to attend their future standards development meetings. There is no fee to attend these meetings, and membership in ASTM International is not required. For more information, visit the web page listed immediately above, and click on "Future Meetings". |
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Reservations may be made by telephoning the Grand Hyatt San Antonio directly at 1-800-233-1234. To make your hotel reservation on-line, visit. http://www.grandsanantonio.hyatt.com/groupbooking/satghastm2010 or www.grandhyattsanantonio.com and enter Group Code G-ASTM. Select your dates and proceed as instructed. If you need assistance with your reservation call the hotel directly. Group rate will be honored until the ASTM block is full but no later than Monday, December 21, 2009.ASTM rates are $149 single/double plus 16.75% tax (when calling directly you must mention ASTM January Meeting to receive group rate). You may be charged a higher rate if reservations are received after the cut-off date, or when the block is full. U.S. Government Rates: The Grand Hyatt San Antonio has a limited number of rooms at the Government per diem rate of $117. To obtain a government rate call the hotel directly at 210-271-8019 to make your reservation. IMPORTANT! ASTM Rates are non-commissionable. If you book your reservation through a travel agent they must ask for a non-commissioned ASTM Group Rate. ASTM cannot adjust your higher rate if commissions were paid to a travel agent. Advance Deposit: The Grand Hyatt San Antonio requires a credit card to guarantee your reservation. Confirmation Notices: The Grand Hyatt San Antonio sends confirmations by email. Cancellation/Change Policy: At the Grand Hyatt Regency San Antonio, notice of cancellation must be received by 3:00pm, 48 hours prior to arrival date. Check the ASTM Website for Updates on Overflow Hotel Room Availability. INTERNET |
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All meetings will be held at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio, 600 East Market St., San Antonio, TX 78205. The hotel is located approximately 8 miles/15 minutes from the San Antonio International Airport. The hotel's phone number is 210-224-1234 and the general fax number is 210-271-8019. The web site is http://grandsanantonio.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp?src=google_propertyspecific_hhc_2008&s_kwcid=TC%7c6184%7cgrand%20hyatt%20san%20antonio%7c%7cS%7cp%7c1343204768. For information on the city of San Antonio visit the San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau website at: http://www.visitsanantonio.com/index.aspx. AIRPORT SHUTTLE SERVICE PARKING DRESS/WEATHER SPECIAL NEEDS |
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QUESTIONS concerning general registration, accommodations, travel, hotel, logistics, etc. Contact Dottie Meyers in the ASTM Meetings Department at 610-832-9706 or dmeyers@astm.org. |