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Improve your geotechnical Modelling skills
Learn from experienced geotechnical engineers and developers
Your choice of five workshops
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Rocscience Finite Element Modelling Workshop, GHD Pty. Ltd, Brisbane, Australia
We offer a range of Standardized Workshops that cover areas in rock and soil slope stability, finite element Modelling, settlement and consolidation and 3D stress analysis.
These Workshops can be provided either at our Rocscience office in Toronto, Ontario, Canada or we can arrange to include your office location on one of our International Tours, bringing the Rocscience Workshop to your engineers at your location, saving your organization time and money.
Training materials and temporary copies of software are provided for all course participants.
If you do not find the Workshop that you are looking for, please go to our Customized Workshops page for further options, or Contact us with your questions.
Slope Stability Analysis Using Slide
We offer a 2-day workshop in Slope Stability using Slide. This course will include a review of the principles and practices typically used in slope stability modeling as well as demonstrating how you can work with the more advanced concepts using this software.
Principles & Practices of Slope Stability Analysis 1st day (Click to expand list)
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Module I: Overview of limit-equilibrium methods for slope stability analysis
Failure modes of soil and rock slopes
Limit-equilibrium methods
Overview of computer programs for limit-equilibrium analysis
Module II: Slope stability analysis
Model building
Material behaviour models
Interpretation of results
Verification of models
Module III: Selection of Analysis Methods
Selection of method for locating minimum factor of safety
Surface optimization
Module IV: Analysis and Design of Reinforced Slopes
Slope support and reinforcement measures
Back analysis of support force
Common pitfalls in slope stability analysis
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Advanced Concepts in Slope Stability Analysis 2nd day (Click to expand list)
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Module V: Groundwater analysis
Overview of groundwater analysis
Seepage analysis using the finite element method (FEM)
Permeability functions
Influence of meshes on results; mesh selection and quality
Tailing dam downstream slope problem
Module VI: Probabilistic and Sensitivity analysis
Overview of basic statistical concepts and distribution
Probability of failure
Monte Carlo and Latin hypercube simulations
Sensitivity analysis
Module VII: Continuum modelling of slopes
General concepts of FEM
Application of FEM to slope stability analysis
Gravity loading approach
Strength reduction approach
Module VIII: Case studies of soil and rock slopes
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Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics Using Phase2
We offer a 2-day workshop using Phase2. This course will include a review of the principles and practices typically used in finite element modeling as well as demonstrating how you can work with the more advanced concepts using the software.
Principles & Practices of Finite Element Modeling 1st day (Click to expand list)
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Module I: Introduction to Stress Analysis
Concepts of stress and strain
Stress-strain relationships
Two-dimensional analysis
Strength models for soil and rock masses
Introduction to numerical methods
Module II: Overview of Phase2
Introduction to the finite element method
Layout of Phase2
Features of Phase2
Module III: 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
Module IV: Design of Support Systems for Excavations
Support types (bolts, liner, structural elements)
Model development
Interpretation of results
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Advanced Concepts in Finite Element Modeling 2nd day (Click to expand list)
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Module V: 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
Module VI: Groundwater Analysis
Groundwater analysis using Phase2
Permeability functions
Boundary conditions
Seepage analysis of staged excavations
Influence of meshes on results; mesh selection and quality
Module VII: Continuum Modelling of Slope Stability
Application of FEM to slope stability analysis
Advantages of FEM
Shear Strength Reduction approach
Reinforced earth slopes
Deep seated slope failure
Blocky mass rock slopes
Module VIII: Case studies in rock and soil
Analysis of Underground Excavations
Deep excavation supported by sheet piles
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Settlement Analysis with Settle3D
A one-day workshop on the principles of settlement and consolidation analysis. Learn how to use Settle3D to calculate vertical deformation underneath loads, including wick drains and staged embankment analysis.
Settlement Analysis with Settle3D 1-day (Click to expand list)
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Module I: Introduction to Settlement Analysis
Stress distribution underneath loads
Review of settlement calculation
Module II: Overview of Settle3D
Layout of Settle3D
Features of Settle3D
Module III: Immediate and Consolidation Settlement Analysis
Immediate, primary and secondary consolidation calculation
Examples
Module IV: Wick Drains
Consolidation acceleration techniques
Effect of wick drains
Discussion
Module V: Case Studies
Buoyancy effect
Staged Embankment Analysis and Design
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Rock Slope Engineering
A one-day workshop on the principles of rock slope engineering, using Dips, Swedge, RocPlane, and RocFall. Topics include stereonets, wedge failure and analysis of rock falls.
Rock Slope Engineering 1-day (Click to expand list)
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Module I: Introduction to Discontinuities Data Analysis
Geological data collection
Review of stereonets
Module II: Wedge Stability Analysis
Wedge failure modes
Introduction to RocPlane
Introduction to Swedge
Deterministic vs. probabilistic analysis
Module III: Rock Fall Analysis
Analytical formulation of rockfall
Rockfall movement analysis
Introduction to Rocfall
Remediation and stabilization
Advanced rockfall analysis techniques
Module IV: Case Studies
Rock and soil slope examples
Discussion
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3D Stress Analysis for Underground Excavations
A two-day workshop on stress analysis and the boundary element method, with a focus on underground excavations. Learn how to use Examine3D for a wide range of applications.
3D Stress analysis for Underground Excavations 2-day (Click to expand list)
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Module I: Introduction to Stress Analysis
Concepts of stress and strain
Stress-strain relationships
Strength models for soil and rock masses
Introduction to numerical methods
Module II: Introduction to BEM
Introduction to the boundary element method
Module III: BEM Software
Layout of Examine3D
Features of Examine3D
Module IV: Model Development
Discretization, elements and approximation error
Distribution of unknown quantities over elements
Stress-strain relationship (constitutive model)
Interpretation of results
Module V: Model Input
Elastic behaviour vs. plastic behaviour
Initial stress states
Boundary conditions
Excavation sequences
Applied loads
Module VI: Advanced features
Meshes, mesh quality and mesh sensitivity
Calibration and verification of results
Module VII: Case studies
Elastic analysis of mine-wide behaviour
Stress shielding effects of large excavations
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Rocscience Workshop Costs
At the Rocscience Inc. Toronto office location - $1,500 USD per day
Maximum of 6 participants
Travel & hotel expenses covered by participants
At your office location - $2,000 per day
Maximum of 20 participants
Hotel expenses & travel to your office are additional Workshop costs
Please fill out our Workshop Information Form, and we will contact you regarding your workshop needs and a quotation if requested.
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