NROCK2023

The IV Nordic Symposium on
Rock Mechanic and Rock Engineering
Reykjavik Iceland
24 - 26 May 2023

The Icelandic Geotechnical Society and The Icelandic Tunneling Society are pleased to welcome you to the Nordic Rock Meeting
- the IV Nordic Symposium on Rock Mechanik and Rock Engineering in Reykjavik, Iceland 24 - 26 of May 2023.
This symposium gathers Nordic rock mechanics and engineering geology experts to discuss the current state of research, infrastructure, rock caverns, tunnelling, mining, use of underground space for energy recovery and storage, and case histories. Use of underground space for various purposes is a natural choice in Nordic countries and it has made the understanding of rock mechanics and rock engineering vital. Be welcome and meet your colleagues at the Nordic Rock Meeting in Reykjavik, Iceland.

BERGMEKANIKK I NORDEN
The Nordic Rock Meeting was establised by the Norwegian Rock Mechanic Group and the first meeting was held in Norway 2010, followed by meetings in Sweden and Finland and the next meeting, the 4th, is planned in Reykjavik Iceland in 2023.

The Nordic Rock Meetings
2010 Kongsberg - Norway
2013 Göteborg - Sweden
2017 Helsinki - Finland
2023 Reykjavik - Iceland

Why Reykjavik Iceland

The Icelandic Geotechnical Society, IGS has hosted the Nordic Geotechnical Conference in 2016, the European Geotechnical Conference in 2019 and it is with great pleasure that we in cooperation with the Icelandic Tunnel Society welcome the Nordic Rock Symposium in 2023.

We offer our guests a venue unlike all others surrounded by inspiring nature. Iceland is one of the most geologically active locations in the world with volcanoes, lava fields, hot spots, earthquake activities, geothermal areas and glacial outburst. This has created both challenging geotechnical environment and magnificent scenery that you cannot find anywhere else in the world.

Reykjavík is a vibrant city with an excellent infrastructure, which means access to cutting-edge technology, inspiring meeting venues and warm hospitable people willing and able to render the best service.

REYKJAVÍK is NATURALLY ECO FRIENDLY

Did you know that eco-friendly Reykjavík has the world’s largest geothermal heating system and that green-minded Icelanders have been at the forefront of exploration of alternative fuel and electric cars. A considerable number of the vegetables consumed by Icelanders are also grown in greenhouses heated geo-thermally and illuminated by hydro-electricity. Ever better for the visitor — Icelandic tap water is famous for being pure and untainted with chemicals and minerals, with a healthy high Ph for the human body. The world’s largest geothermal heating system is located in the Icelandic capital. It has been growing and improving since it opened in 1930. All buildings in Reykjavík are heated with geothermal water and the majority of households in the country are heated in the same way, which means less pollution and fewer emissions. All buildings are therefore comfortably warm, even during the coldest winter days.

For half a century emission of greenhouse gases in Reykjavík have been systematically reduced and residents have found use for the surplus water using the 20°- 40°C water that has already heated their homes to keep ice from forming on their driveways and pavements.

Geothermal energy means:
- Less pollution
- Less emission of greenhouse gases
- Health benefits
- Cleaner air
- Comfortable warmth indoor

Alternative fuel
Icelanders are at the forefront of exploration of alternative fuel and electric cars. Methane, hydrogen and electric cars are in use by a number of civil services within the city and the municipal government intends to increase the number of these types of vehicles further. Methane and hydrogen filling stations are located within city limits, encouraging the public to make use of these cheaper and more eco-friendly energy sources to fuel their car.

TECHNICAL SITE VISITS and EXCURSIONS

Technical site visits and excursions will be arranged to geotechnical constructions sites as well as to various places in the country of both geotechnical and geological interest.
Pre-conference tours will be arranged during the weekend before the conference and the special technical site visit will be on the Friday following the conference.
City live or excursion into the countryside, there are many variable possibilities, normal or extreme.
Visit Reykjavik, Bus Excursions or Mountain Adventure

SUPPORT

The Icelandic Geotechnical Society has an extensive support to be a host for NROCK 2022

We are supported by Ministry of the Interior, The Mayor of Reykjavik, University of Iceland and Reykjavik University as well as all IGS´s supporting members; The Icelandic Road and Costal Administration, Landsvirkjun the National Power Company of Iceland, FSR - The Government Construction Contracting Agency and the Consulting Engineering Companies; EFLA, Mannvit and VERKÍS. The IGS works with the MEET in REYKJAVIK Convention Bureau in preparation of this bid to ensure a highly successful conference.