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| The Benefits of Finite Element Analysis for Geotechnical Engineers (London)
Tuesday 29 April 2008 - London
FREE seminar on the latest tools to assist 2D & 3D geotechnical design & analysis - in association with University of Strathclyde & Coffey Geotechnics Ltd
The development of dedicated software packages, coupled with the availability of powerful yet inexpensive computers, is leading to an increase in the number of companies of all sizes using finite element techniques to analyse their geotechnical designs and solve a wide range of engineering problems.
Users of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) are able to:
- Predict the ground movement, structural deflections and loads with accuracy
- Remove many of the conservatisms that are inherent in classical techniques
- Overcome the limitations of empirical methods
- Carry out sensitivity studies to bound the effects of material property uncertainties
- Calculate the correct combined behaviour of a structure and the ground
- Account for the interaction effects of adjacent structures
These FREE half-day seminars will provide an overview of how you can also benefit from industry-leading software tools. Presented by leading experts in geotechnical analysis, you will learn from case studies about the improvement of design through simulation, and how to get the most out of FEA.
Coinciding with sponsorship by Wilde FEA and Plaxis BV of a new MSc course in geotechnics, senior lecturers from Strathclyde University will also provide a short introduction on how they can support engineers through education. Furthermore, Wilde FEA will supply details of our in-depth 3-day Training Course on Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering held annually in June.
Content
The seminars will consist of a mixture of lectures and interactive demonstrations using the PLAXIS 2D & 3D software packages. The following subjects will be covered:
- Background to the benefits of geotechnical FEA
- Principles of soil modelling
- Applications and limitations of the techniques
- Practical case studies such as deep excavation, embankment, foundation and tunnel design.
- Geotechnical courses and training options available.
All delegates will receive a full working version of PLAXIS software to keep** and a 10% discount on all new PLAXIS products purchased by 31st May 2008
**limited to one soil type and no printing capabilities
Who Should Attend?
The seminars are aimed at practicing geotechnical and civil engineers who wish to learn about finite element analysis and analytical techniques applied to geotechnics and the tools available from Wilde FEA Ltd and its partners. The presentations, from leading experts in industry and academic research, will be relevant to both current and potential users of finite element software and associated consultancy services.
Presenters
David Deakin
Managing Director, Wilde FEA Ltd
David has been involved in finite element technology for over 25 years and currently heads the software, consulting and training business within the Wilde Group.
Dr Minna Karstunen
Senior Lecturer, University of Strathclyde
Minna has been a user of FEA since 1990 and a developer since 1993, with research focusing on constitutive and numerical modelling of soft and/or unsaturated soils. Her industrial experience relates to the design of roads, tunnels & bridge foundations on very soft soils. She is the coordinator of EC-funded AMGISS Network (Advanced Modelling of Ground Improvement on Soft Soils), in which PLAXIS is used as the computational platform.
Dr. Ronald Brinkgreve
Plaxis Technical Manager/Delft University, Plaxis BV
Ronald has worked on the development of Plaxis since 1989. He obtained his PhD based on Geomaterial Models and Numerical Analysis of Softening in 1994 and started as R&D Manager at Plaxis. Since 1997 he has lectured at Delft University of Technology on soil modeling and has published extensively on various aspects of FEA for geotechnical engineering and design.
Dr. Andrew Mar
Manager Numerical Analysis, Coffey Geotechnics Ltd
Andrew has developed finite element analysis programs since 1989 and obtained his PhD in 1993 based on advanced soil models and adaptive meshing. He is a former employee of Shell E&P, Wilde FEA and Donaldson Associates and author of the NAFEMS publication “How To Undertake Finite Element Based Geotechnical Analysisâ€. Andrew has conducted numerous civil/geotechnical projects and training courses involving finite element analysis tools.
Registration
Please download the seminar leaflet and return by post or fax on 0161 4747492. Alternatively, click Registration below to indicate your interest.
Please call Turqui Kharchi or Maureen Mairs on +44 (0)161 474 7479 if you have any questions.
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