Special Lecturers Future challenges for geotechnical engineers (a more contractor orientated perspective) W. Sondermann & C. Kummerer Reconnaissance in and findings from the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake in Japan I. Towhata Keynote Lecturers Application of geosynthetics in civil engineers projects E.C. Shin, M.K. Jung & J.K. Kang Problems of Syrian historical monuments, destroyed by military action: Diagnostics, strengthening and reconstruction T. Awwad Geotechnical and construction considerations of pile foundations in problematical soils A.Zh. Zhussupbekov &A.R. Omarov On interim results of sand production research in weak sandstone formations in Kazakhstan J.R. Kim & M.H. Nguyen Laboratory and field testing (TS1) Centrifuge applications in micropile foundations A. Alnuaim, M.H. El Naggar & H. El Naggar Analyzing of soil ground to frost heaving of structures Z. Shakhmov, A. Tleubayeva, E. Smagulova, L. Utepbergenova, Y. Togabayev & D. Bazarbayev Advantages of the piles testing methods according to the USA standards A.S. Tulebekova, N.T. Alibekova, I.T. Zhumadilov & G.R. Alipbayeva Measured temperature and moisture distribution in the subgrade of the “Almaty-Bishkek” highway A. Nugmanova & B. Teltayev Research of the mechanical properties of soil basis by an equivalent material B. Kaldanova, G. Zhukenova, A.Zh. Zhussupbekov, Y. Muzdybayev, T. Muzdybayeva & B. Dosmukhambetova Evaluation of wind power unit reliability according to the results of field studies on the example of Ereymentau wind power station D.K. Orazova, A.Zh. Zhussupbekov, R.E. Lukpanov & S.B. Yenkebayev Influence of blow energy of the hammer on the bearing capacity of piles during dynamic testing R.E. Lukpanov, D.V. Tsigulyov, S.B. Yenkebayev & D.T. Askarov Foundation and underground structure (TS2) A case study on zoned excavation of a large foundation pit in proximity to existing tunnels Q. Li, Z.H. Xu, J. Li & X.J.Wang Reliability evaluation of the bearing capacity of a nodular cast-in-place concrete pile K.Watanabe, A. Mitsumori, H. Nishioka & M. Koda Comparative analysis of allowable load carrying capacity of laterally loaded piles F.N. Sheikh, A.A. Gill, T. Masood & M. Irfan Mid-tunnel underground docking of tunnel boring machines in Singapore G.T. Senthilnath Reliability analysis of pile driving formula for concrete driven piles in stiff soil layer: Case study in Chiang Mai province S. Thongmunee &A. Thongchai Two-lane vehicle underpass using pipe roof method at Sentosa Gateway Tunnel S.C. Teo, T.G. Ng, I. Yogarajah, K.X.Woon & H.P. Dang Analysis of pile foundation behavior on modern and ancient clay bases A.B. Ponomaryov & E.N. Sychkina Stress strain behaviour of urban road with underground communication structure K. Tileu & B. Teltayev Development of a reinforced concrete foundation system for renewable energy storage using compressed air technology A. Sabirova, D. Zhang, J. Kim, M. Nguyen & C.-S. Shon Prospects of using an innovative crushed stone (lightweight, solid, heat-insulating) and an aggregate for concrete structures as well as in the building process of the underground part A. Montayeva The analysis of the piling tests on construction site “The future of the free country” A.R. Omarov, A.Zh. Zhussupbekov, A.D. Tulegulov, G.A. Zhukenova & G.K. Tanyrbergenova The pile anchor base with use of the extending mixes G.G. Kamshibaev, L.V. Gorshkova & K.T. Sakanov Ground improvement (TS3) Role of considering non-constant soil thermal parameters in the simulation of geothermal heat storage systems in the vadose zone T. Ba¸ser, Y. Dong, N. Lu & J.S. McCartney Strengthening of pile foundation under dynamic loads by high-pressure injection M.L. Nuzhdin & L.V. Nuzhdin New designs of the combined tape bases providing fuller use of the bearing ability of the basis T.A. Krakhmal’ny, S.I. Evtushenko & M.P. Krakhmal’naya Properties of collapsible soil—a case study A. Zhakulina, Y. Akhmetov, A. Akhmetov &A. Zhakulin Improvement of soft soil characteristics through application of dry concrete mix pillars T. Tronda Laboratory modeling of soil dam reinforced by geosynthetic material R.E. Lukpanov Estimation of liquefaction potential: A case study in San Francisco, California A. Mussa, E. Satekenova, D. Zhang, S. Thiyyakkandi & J.R. Kim Earthquake and environment (TS4) Seismic bearing capacity of footings in c-f soil by using a non-associated flow rule D. Chakraborty Application of local bentonite as buffer and backfill material in low-level radioactive waste disposal facility F. Teng Geotechnical approaches on the seismic risk assessment for architectural heritages at historical sites using field and centrifuge tests H.-J. Park & D.-S. Kim Liquefaction susceptibility analysis based on SPT and microtremor N. Shrestha & S.K. Jha Foundations on artificial bases stabilized by Vertical Armo-Elements (VAE) with a seismic-protective damping layer Z.A. Khasanov, A.Z. Khasanov & I.I. Usmankhodjaev Monitoring and protection of the foundations of buildings of dangerous production plants on seasonally heaving ground S.A. Kudryavtsev, V.V. Kogay, A.A. Moldazhanova, I.V. Shestakov &A.V. Kazharzkii Hazardous geological processes in the Northern Sikhote-Alin S. Kvashuk, P. Iazvenko &V. Iazvenko Numerical and analytical modeling (TS5) Three-dimensional finite element analysis for stabilizing piles used in homogeneous slopes I.-H. Ho Numerical simulation for the estimation the jacking force in pipe jacking J. Yen & K. Shou Application of 3-D static analysis program for residual deformation due to liquefaction Y. Tadano, H. Uno &A. Tateishi Evaluation of damage morphology in three-hinge precast arch culvert based on shaking table tests and numerical analyses Y. Sawamura, K. Kishida, M. Kimura & H. Ishihara Numerical study on electrical resistivity tomography for prediction of anomaly in mechanized tunnelling job-sites K.-H. Lee & I.-M. Lee Analysis of efficiency of fiber reinforced sand as a backfill of retaining walls A.S. Grishina &A.B. Ponomaryov Mathematical modeling of massif state around the mountain road slopes and highland pit S.Zh. Kuvakov, K.Ch. Kozhogulov & G.Dz. Kabaeva Finite element analysis of deep excavation: A case study of underground parking underneath Russel Square, London K. Bekish, A. Ulykbanov, T. Mukashev, Y. Serik, M. Nguyen & J. Kim Analysis of excavation-induced ground movements in urban areas C. Hung Comparison analysis of features in Eurocode and Kazakhstan norms requirements A.Zh. Zhussupbekov, A.S. Tulebekova, R. Lukpanov & I.T. Zhumadilov Stabilization of strain mound road to partially thawing permafrost base using geocells N.V. Kushnareva, D.O. Grigoriev & S.A. Kudryavtsev Advanced soil mechanics (TS6) Long-term durability of soil-bentonite cutoff walls used for containment of ground contamination A. Takai, T. Katsumi, T. Inui, M. Kamon & S. Araki Strength and deformation characteristics of sand-geosynthetic interfaces through digital image analysis P. Vangla & M.L. Gali Analysis of stress-strain state of anisotropic soil basement L.V. Nuzhdin & K.V. Pavlyuk The use of express method for determining the modulus of deformation of fill soil A.B. Ponomaryov & S.A. Sazonova Experimental research of deformed state of uniform soil massif depending on the step of barretts K.Y. Stepanischev, P.V. Buryak, D.A. Vnukov & F.F. Zekhniev Estimation of railway ballast and subballast bearing capacity in terms of 300 kN axle load train operation A.F. Kolos &A.A. Konon Historical sites (TS7) The rehabilitation of historic buildings—case study Al-Thakana Al-Hamidieh in Syria L. Awwad, N. Rahme &T. Awwad Engineering-geological conditions and analysis of deformation of historical monuments in Kazakhstan A.Z. Issina, S.Sh. Sadykova, Zh.S. Bisenova &A.S. Temirova Strengthening of hydraulic structures on undermi
