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| The Benefits of Finite Element Analysis for Geotechnical Engineers (Dublin)
Thursday 27 March 2008 - Dublin
FREE seminar on the latest tools to assist 2D & 3D geotechnical design & analysis - in association with Trinity College Dublin
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.
Wilde FEA will also 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
Turqui Kharchi
Business Development Manager, Wilde FEA Ltd
Dr Eric Farrell
Trinity College Dublin
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.
Registration
Please click Registration below to indicate your interest or call Turqui Kharchi or Maureen Mairs on +44 (0)161 474 7479 if you have any questions.
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