acuus 2012 - 13rd World Conference of ACUUS: Underground Space Development-Opportunities and Challenges

13th World Conference of the
Associated research Centers for the Urban Underground Space
Underground Space Development
? Opportunities and Challenges
7 ? 9 November 2012
Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

Interested authors are invited to submit an abstract of not more than 300 words.

The conference will cover the following main topics:

Master planning
Architectural design for liveable underground space
Safety, health, and the environment
Legal framework and government policies
Reasons for going underground
Cost-benefit-analysis
Socio-economic issues
Site investigation and geo-planning
Geotechnical and rock engineering
Innovations and technology advancement
Research and support
Underground transport systems
Deep caverns and mined space
Earth-sheltered buildings and pedestrian networks
Industrial and commercial applications
Underground space as a strategic resource
Utilisation of underground space and case studies
Special projects

Conference registration will be required before the final acceptance and inclusion of papers in the proceedings.