Presenter: Niall Corney, Huesker

Venue: Birmingham University,

IGS/Midland Geotechnical Society joint meeting, 6.30pm for 7.00pm.

Presenter: Peter Atchison, PA Geotechnical

Venue: Loughborough University,

IGS/East Midlands Geotechnical Group joint meeting, 6.00pm for 6.30pm, Room RT040, Sir Frank Gibb Building.

Presenter: Steve Corbet (AECOM)

Venue: Leeds University,

IGS/Yorkshire Geotechnical Group joint meeting, 5.45pm for 6.30pm.

Presenter: Steve Corbet (AECOM) & Ian Fraser (Tensar Int)

Venue: University of Manchester,

IGS/North West Geotechnical Group joint meeting, 6.00pm for 6.30pm.

Presenter: Joerg Klompmaker, Naue

Venue: Royal Holloway College, Egham

IGS/Thames Valley Geological Society joint meeting, 6.30pm for 7.00pm.

Presenter: Prof Robert Sarsby, Wolverhampton University

Venue: Birmingham University, Birmingham

IGS/West Midlands Regional Group Geological Society joint meeting, 6:30pm.

Presenter: Hartmut Hange (Huesker GmbH) & Martin Curd (Scott Wilson)

Venue: Burlington House, London

IGS/British Geological Society joint meeting, 5.00pm for 5.30pm

Presenter: Chris Jenner, Tensar Int

Venue: Scottish Engineering Centre, Glasgow

IGS/Scottish Geotechnical Group joint meeting, 5.30pm for 6.15pm.

Presenter: Dr J P Giroud

Venue: Institution of Civil Engineers, London

A summary of more than 30 years of work on geotextile and granular filters by the author. A rational approach to the development of filter criteria is presented in a lively manner using animated slides. In particular, the author demonstrates that, while two criteria are needed for granular filters, four criteria are needed for geotextile filters. The author also demonstrates that, while the traditional permeability criterion for granular filters is adequate, the retention criterion for granular filters could and should be improved by adapting some of the features of the retention criterion for geotextile filters. The application of the filter criteria is illustrated and discussed step by step using the case history of the design, construction and performance monitoring of a geotextile filter in a dam constructed in 1970 and still in service.

Presenter: Dr.-Ing Dimiter Alexiew (Huesker GmbH)

Venue: The Loxwood Suite at Gatwick Manor Hotel, London Road, Crawley RH10 9ST

The illustrated talk will present an introduction to this technique for the improvement of soft soils and alluvial sediments by the incorporation of geotextile encased, granular filled columns. This simple but highly effective technique has been used extensively in northern Europe over the last decade with great success. The talk will include recent case histories and outline the typical design process.

Presenter: Russell Jones (Golder Associates) & Gareth Swift (Salford University)

Venue: Haworth Building, University of Birmingham

Joint meeting with Midland Geotechnical Society, 19:00 (drinks & food from 18:30 in the Shell Lounge)

Presenter: Julian Hughes, Ground Investigation & Piling Ltd

Venue: Haworth Building, Birmingham University

IGS/Midland Geotechnical Society Joint meeting. 19:00 (drinks & food from 18:30 in the Shell Lounge)

Presenter: Bernard Myles

Venue: Royal Holloway College, Egham

Joint meeting with Thames Valley Geological Society - 18:30 for 19:00

Presenter: Dr Russell Jones (retiring IGS UK Chapter Chairman)

Venue: Burlington House, London

17:30 (coffee/tea at 17:00)

Presenter: Prof Ennio Marques Palmeira, University of Brasilia

Venue: James Watt Conference Centre, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh

18:30 Joint meeting with Scottish Geotechnical Group

Presenter: Peter Atchison, MD of PAGeotechnical, Corby

Venue: Haworth Building, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2TT

Joint meeting with Midlands Geotechnical Society. Assessing risk to buildings from landfill gases. In particular there will be reference to the recent CIRIA report C659 '' Assessing risk posed by hazardous ground gases to buildings'' which consolidates the various earlier guidance notes on ground gas monitoring, risk assessment and building protection. The new 'Code of Practice for Characterisation and Remediation from Ground Gas in Affected Development' BS 8485 2007 will also be discussed.

Presenter: Kevin Raven & Peter Assinder

Venue: Royal Holloway University of London, Egham TW20 0EX

When designing a construction programme over soft/very soft ground, consideration has to be given to gaining access onto site and the ability to maintain stable temporary works structures. It is not just the permanent works that have to take into account the poor ground conditions during the design process. The presentation will cover the use and benefits of geosynthetics within the design and construction of haul/access roads and working platforms over large tracts of soft ground. The use of geosynthetics in permanent works solutions, relevant to an earthworks structure over extensive soft ground, shall also be discussed.

Presenter: Ing Edwin L F Zengerink, TenCate Geosynthetics

Venue: The Geological Society, Burlington House, London

Marine construction has recently seen the development of the Geotube® and Geocontainer® geosynthetic systems. These systems are produced out of woven geosynthetic tubes filled with sand. They can be used to construct bases or cores for marine structures like dams and dikes. It is an easy way to make use of locally available sand and install large scale systems with steep slopes under water.

Presenter: Chris Jenner, Tensar Int

Venue: Institution of Civil Engineers, London

Presenter: Dr Neil Dixon, Loughborough University and Dr Russell Jones, Golder Associates

Venue: Renold Building, UMIST, Manchester

Joint meeting with the ICE North West Geotechnical Group.

Presenter: Phil Newman, Golder Associates (UK) Ltd

Venue: Royal Holloway College, Egham

Joint meeting with the Thames Valley Regional Group of the Geological Society.

Presenter: Professor Alan McGown, University of Strathclyde.

Venue: Scottish Engineering Centre, Glasgow

Joint meeting with the Scottish Geotechnical Group.

Presenter: Led by convener Derek Smith, Edge Consultants Ltd

Venue: The Geological Society, London

Joint meeting with The Engineering Group of the Geological Society.

Presenter: Professor Colin Jones, University of Newcastle

Venue: Institution of Civil Engineers, London

Joint meeting with the British Geotechnical Association.

Presenter: Dr Jerry Love, Geotechnical Consulting Group

Venue: , Pontypridd

Joint meeting with the Wales Ground Engineering Group.

Presenter: Nigel Robinson, TerraConsult Ltd, and Dr Jack Cheetham (Consultant)

Venue: Renold Building, UMIST, Manchester

Joint meting with the ICE North West Geotechnical Group.

Presenter: Dr Peter Rankilor, Geotechnical Consultant

Venue: Royal Holloway College, Egham

Joint meeting with the Thames Valley Regional Group of the Geological Society.

Presenter: Professor Alan McGown, University of Strathclyde

Venue: IInstitution of Civil Engineers, London

Joint meeting with the British Geotechnical Association.

Presenter: Dr Neil Dixon, Loughborough University, and Dr Russell Jones, Golder Associates

Venue: Royal Holloway College, Egham

Joint meeting with the Thames Valley Regional Group of the Geological Society.

Presenter: Prof Kerry Rowe, Queen's University, Canada

Venue: IInstitution of Civil Engineers, London

Joint meeting with the British Geotechnical Association.