Geology Reference
In-Depth Information
the pro
le and quality of geotechnical and geoenvironmental
engineering. Information can be found at
http://www.ags.org.uk.
The membership comprises UK organisations and individuals having
a common interest in the business of site investigation, geotechnics,
geoenvironmental engineering, engineering geology, geochemistry,
hydrogeology and other related disciplines. The AGS is also active in
Hong Kong.
The AGS produces guidelines on what it considers good prac-
tice and organises meetings. It has played a particularly impor-
tant role in de
ning ways for transfer of geotechnical data
electronically.
As noted above, the ISRM and sister society ISSFGE in the UK are
taken under the wing of the British Geotechnical Association, which is,
in turn, provided support by the ICE.
The following is taken from the ISRM webpage:
http://www.isrm
The International Society for Rock Mechanics (ISRM) is a non-
pro
c association supported by the fees of the members and
grants that do not impair its free action. The Society has 5,000 mem-
bers and 46 national groups. The
t scienti
field of rock mechanics is taken to
include all studies relative to the physical and mechanical behaviour of
rocks and rock masses and the applications of this knowledge for
the better understanding of geological processes and in the
fields of
engineering (ISRM Statutes).
The main objectives and purposes of the Society are:
to encourage international collaboration and exchange of ideas
and information between rock mechanics practitioners;
to encourage teaching, research and advancement of knowledge in
rock mechanics;
to promote high standards of professional practice among rock
engineers so that civil, mining and petroleum engineering works
might be safer, more economic and less disruptive to the
environment.
The ISRM holds rock mechanics congresses every four years and also
sponsors and supports other conferences internationally.
Geotechnical Engineering
The aim of the ISSMGE is the promotion of international co-operation
amongst
engineers
and scientists
for
the advancement and
