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Seminar: Finite Element Geotechnical Modelling
Learn how to build models that realistically simulate
the behaviour of practical geotechnical excavations and provide useful design insights.
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Rocscience will be holding a two-day training seminar on state-of-the-art finite element (FE) geotechnical modelling on June 13th and 14th in Toronto. This seminar is geared towards engineers who desire to increase their proficiency in modelling a wide range of geotechnical problems.
The course will use Phase2, the 2D FE program developed by Rocscience. In addition to learning techniques for realistically simulating the behaviour of rock and soil excavations, support elements, and groundwater inflows, participants will be introduced to leading-edge technology for modelling slopes and retaining structures.
By the end of the seminar, delegates, each of whom will receive free use of Phase2 for a month, would have learned proper use of FE tools (especially recent advances) in geotechnical modelling, and the advantages and limitations of FE analysis. This will enable them to design and analyze more quickly, efficiently and reliably, saving time and money.
Price: $695.00 + $48.65 (G.S.T.) = $743.65 (Canadian Dollars)
To register, click here or contact us at seminars@rocscience.com.
Course Contents
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Module I: Overview of Phase2
Introduction to the finite element method
Layout of Phase2
Features of Phase2
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Module II: Elements of Geotechnical Modelling
Model development (construction of geometry, meshing, loads and boundary conditions, analysis options)
Material models and constitutive relations
Interpretation of results
Verification/validation of models
Tips, limitations and pitfalls in FEM modelling
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Module III: Advanced Features
Mesh refinement and sensitivity
Modelling of material softening/hardening behaviour
Soil and rock support systems for excavations
Staged material softening and load splitting
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Module IV: Groundwater Analysis
Groundwater analysis using Phase2
Permeability functions
Boundary conditions
Seepage analysis of staged excavations
Influence of meshes on results; mesh selection and quality
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Module V: Continuum Modelling of Slope Stability
Application of FEM to slope stability analysis
Advantages of FEM
Shear Strength Reduction approach
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Module VI: Case Studies in rock and
soils
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