On behalf of Ineris and Georessources Laboratory I am very pleased to announce the First International Symposium on “COMPUTATIONAL & GEOENVIRONMENTAL GEOMECHANICS FOR UNDERGROUND AND SUBSURFACE STRUCTURES” (COGGUS2) to be held in February 2019 in the beautiful historical town of Nancy, France.
Computational geomechanics is continually challenged by the development of new ground and underground industrial operations with emerging questions, issues and potential risks. Computational geomodelling is a prominent way for better understanding, anticipation and prevention.
My sincere hope is that this symposium gathers researchers, pundits, engineers and practitioners all together with students from the community, offering a great opportunity to explore and discuss experiences and new directions.
In addition to the program of the symposium, a technical visit of the Andra URL, scholarships for selected young researchers and publication of selected papers in an international journal will be organized.
Note that Nancy offers many interesting visits and excursions among which a wonderful walk through the famous Art Nouveau style named the Ecole de Nancy and the extraordinary group of architectural masterpieces inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List: Place Stanislas, Place de la Carrière and Place d’Alliance.
The Organizing Committee would be very pleased to help you with your visiting plans. So be welcome to Nancy, looking forward to meeting you.
Farid Laouafa,
Symposium Chair