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| Advanced Course on Computational Geotechnics - (3 days - 24th - 26th August)
Monday 24 August 2009 - University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Course Aims
The well established advanced course on Computational Geotechnics, also known as the course for Experienced Plaxis users will be organised for the first time in the UK this year. The course is a continuation of the standard course on Computational Geotechnics.
Whilst the standard course concentrates on engineering aspects and 2D modelling, the advanced course fully focuses on the background of the advanced constitutive models and 3D modelling. Another aim of the course is the numerical analysis of geotechnical problems, such as excavations, soil improvements, embankments and foundations. Practical cases are presented to illustrate this.
For 2D problems, version 9.0 is used, which includes the extension to small strains and a feature to simulate standard laboratory tests. The tutorials on groundwater flow use the program PlaxFlow version 1.6.
For 3D problems the newest version 2.2 of the 3D Foundation program is applied, which includes consolidation and new options to generate complex geometries.
Training Dates
Monday 24th - Wednesday 26th August 2009
The course starts with the registration on Monday morning, before the start of the course presentations. The program format consists of three days, which are arranged in intensive session blocks, allowing for compact and time effective course. All three days include a morning and afternoon session block. Each block is 3 hours long and contains two 45 minute lectures and a 60 minute exercise with full tutoring.
Training Venue
University of Strathclyde, Glasgow in the Royal College, Room 473
Presenters
Dr Minna Karstunen
Reader, Civil Engineering, University of Strathclyde
Minna is a Reader at University of Strathclyde and the leader of the Infrastructure Research Group. She has been a user of finite elements since 1990 and developer since 1993. Her industrial experience relates to the design of roads, tunnels and bridge foundations on very soft soils. Her research focuses on constitutive and numerical modelling of soft and/or unsaturated soils, considering the effects of anisotropy, structure and time-dependence. Currently she is finalising the negotiations for an EC-funded Industry-Academia Partnerships and Pathways project (GEO-INSTALL) in collaboration with e.g. U. Stuttgart, TU Delft, U. Stellenbosch, PLAXIS, NGI, Keller and GeoDelft Innovations.
Peter Scott
Technical Director, Buro Happold Ltd
Peter is Technical Director for Buro Happold ground engineering. He has over 30 years experience and has acquired geotechnical expertise in many sectors of civil engineering, including infrastructure, buildings and deep excavations. Particularly for urban and complex design projects he promotes the adoption of quality site investigation and the use of finite element analysis as a primary design tool. He has worked in many parts of the world contributing to the successful construction of high profile projects in areas such as USA, Middle East and UK.
Dr. Ronald Brinkgreve
Plaxis BV / Delft University of Technology
Ronald has worked on the development of Plaxis since 1989. In 1994 he obtained a PhD based on his thesis "Geomaterial Models and Numerical Analysis of Softening" and started working at Plaxis as the Manager Research & Development. Since 1997, he is has been a part time lecturer at Delft University of Technology, where he teaches a soil modelling course. Ronald has published extensively on various aspects of finite element modelling for geotechnical engineering and design.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, delegates will be issued with a Certificate of Attendance; attendance on this course may contribute towards CPD (Continual Professional Development), please check with your Institution.
Course Prices & Registration
If you would like to learn more, download the course outline, by clicking on the "Download Event" button below. Alternatively, contact Dr. Brian Miller on 0161 474 7479 or e-mail him on bmiller@wildefea.co.uk for further details.
Please note that places are limited to a maximum of 30 delegates and are filling fast, so book today to avoid disappointment.
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