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delegates from the North American societies, and the Vice
President from North America, Gabriel Auvinet.
In the three meetings Prof. Terzariol and Prof. Auvinet
opened the meetings by welcoming all delegates. They
acknowledged the presence of the various authorities and all
participants. An informal introduction of all delegates was
made, emphasizing the fact that most countries of the continent
were represented. Dr. Gabriel Auvinet presented a brief report
concerning the North American Region. Highlights in
conferences, seminars and other events were mentioned. Prof.
Roberto Terzariol briefly discussed the importance of SA
Societies within the ISSMGE, with 13 active countries and 2
more in formation (Uruguay and Guatemala). After that the
participants discussed the agenda, in particular the the
organization of the next Pan American Conference and the
Bylaws of the Committee.
6 CREATION OF THE WEBPAGE FOR THE
VICEPRESIDENCY
A webpage was created so as to improve the communications
between member societies and the vicepresident, and establish
an agenda of regional events, was created a webpage with the
following address:
Following is a sample of the page:
7 ACTIVITES IN EACH NATIONAL SOCIETY
7.1 ARGENTINE SOCIETY FOR GEOTECHNICAL
ENGINEERING - SOCIEDAD ARGENTINA DE
INGENIERIA GEOTECNICA (SAIG):
The Argentine Society is the oldest in the region, and has more
than 80 members. There were 10 main events in Argentina in
the period 2010-2013. The SAIG organized the following
events in the period:
• Seminar on “Pile Design for Building and
Infrastructure”. There were 3 lectures, given by Prof.
Eduardo Nunez, Juan Fernandez Vincent and Tomas
Van Cauwelaert on “Design and Construction of CFA
Piles”.
• The “International Symposium on Landslides and
Associated Risks” organized together between SAIG
and the Argentine Association for Engineering Geology
and Environment (ASAGAIA). The Seminar had 3 main
lectures given by Prof. Pedro Seco e Pinto, Dr. Raul
Sarra Pistone (Portugal) and Prof. Roberto Terzariol
(Argentina).
• The “XX National Conference on Soil Mechanics and
Geotechnical Engineering – CAMSIG2010” in
Mendoza. With 5 international lectures given by Carlos
Santamarina (Georgia Tech – USA), Carlos Costa
(Univ. of San Luis, Argentina), Luis Ortuño
(Polytechnic University of Madrid, Spain), Pedro
Ortigosa (Chile) and Oscar Varde (Argentina).
• The “International Course on Advanced Numerical
Geomechanics – PLAXIS” was held in Buenos Aires,
with participants from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile,
Colombia, Peru and Venezuela. There were lectures
given by Dr. Esteban Hormazabal (SRK Consulting),
Dr. Raul Bertero (Argentina), Cesar Sagaseta Millán
(Spain), Juan Pestana Nascimento (USA), Alejo Sfrisso,
Juan Fernadez Vincent and Jorge Laiún (Argentina),
and Dennis Waterman & Alfonso Alvarez Manilla
(PLAXIS VB).
• The “Seminar on Excavations, Braced Cuts, and
Underpinning”, organize together between SAIG and
the Association of Structural Engineers. With lectures
given by Prof. Alejo Sfriso.
• The “Symposium on Geotechnical Problems in the
Design and Construction of Mountain Roads” in
Tucumán, together with the Association for Engineering
Geology (ASAGAIA).
• In Córdoba, together with the local Councils of
Engineers and Architects be made two courses
regarding geotechnical implications in construction
management.
• The “XXI National Conference on Soil Mechanics and
Geotechnical Engineering – CAMSIG2012” in Rosario.
With 5 international lectures given by Gabriel Auvinet
(UNAM, Mexico), Charles Ng (Hong Kong), Pedro
Pinto (Portugal), and Roberto Terzariol (Argentina).
• The Seminar about “Deep Foundations” in Buenos
Aires, with lectures given by Eduardo Nuñez and Alejo
Sfrisso.
• Three short courses in San Juan, given by Marcelo
Sanchez (USA) and Luciano Oldecop (Argentina).
Additionally the Argentine Society continues, as it did in
2010, participating in developing the Argentine standards in
geotechnical tests (IRAM) and for the civil construction
(CIRSOC).
7.2 BRAZILIAN ASSOCIATION FOR SOIL MECHANICS
AND GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING - ASOCIACAO
BRASILERA DE MECANICA DOS SOLOS E
ENGENHARIA GEOTECNICA (ABMS)
The Brazilian Society is one of the more active in the region
with more than 700 members, divided in Regional Chapters for
the different states in the country, and has a continuous
participation in the ISSMGE´s Technical Committees and
Conferences.
• The Conference “Ecos da Sardenha”, about urban solid
waste treatment and deposition.
• A lecture of Tribute to Professor Milton Vargas a
emeritus member of ABMS and past president. The
ABMS authorities presented a document on Natural
Disasters in Brazil.
• The Regional Conference “GEOSUL2010”, was held in
Foz do Iguacu (PR), organized by the Regional Chapter
of Paraná/Santa Catarina.
• The Center and West Chapter of ABMS, held a Course
for Bore Hole Operators, and awarded qualifications to
29 individuals.
• The same chapter organized the “Symposium on soft
Soils” in Guarujá (SP).
• The 9º International Conference on Geosynthetics. This
conference took place also in Guarujá and was
organized together with the International Geosynthetics
Society (IGS). There were 7 keynote and special
lectures, given by S. Sandroni (Brazil), J. Giroud
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