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Numerical Modeling in Geotechnical Engineering. Applications Using Plaxis 2D

Industry-Specific
Digital Skills

Engineering, Construction, and Infrastructure

Duration

40 hours

PRESENTATION

This course provides an up-to-date overview of numerical modeling, which is essential for geotechnical engineering projects. It covers the theoretical and practical principles of the finite element method, revealing it to be an indispensable tool for analyzing and predict behavior soils and rocks. The course focuses on Plaxis 2D, industry-leading software, covering everything from the construction of geometry, from mesh generation to the interpretation of water and results. It is supplemented by practical examples, reinforcing the ability Analytics in the Face of Real-World Challenges. This training course refines conceptual understanding and technical application skills, which are essential for professionals who keep pace with innovations and demands in the geotechnical field.

Objectives

  • Understanding the fundamentals and the principles of the numerical modeling and its application in geotechnical engineering.

  • Understanding the foundations and principles of the numerical calculations, especially the method of the finite elements.

  • Become familiar with the procedure for numerical modeling in geotechnical engineering in general and, in particular, using the software Plaxis 2D.

Syllabus

TEACHING UNIT 1. NUMERICAL MODELING AND ITS APPLICATION IN GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING. INTRODUCTION TO PLAXIS 2D 1. Introduction to Numerical Modeling 2. The Finite Element Method 3. Numerical Modeling in Geotechnical Engineering 4. Introduction to Plaxis 2D. Overview 5. Organization and Structure of Plaxis 2D. The User Interface TEACHING UNIT 2. APPLICATIONS WITH PLAXIS 2D – CONSTRUCTION OF THE GEOMETRY AND THE FINITE ELEMENT MESH 1. Defining the Geometry and Soil Structure 2. Geometric Elements, Loads, and Imposed Displacements in Plaxis 2D 3. Defining Soil Behavior: Constitutive Models 4. Structural Elements in Plaxis 2D 5. Defining the Finite Element Mesh TEACHING UNIT 3. APPLICATIONS WITH PLAXIS 2D – CALCULATION, WATER, AND RESULT ANALYSIS 1. Defining calculation phases 2. Types of calculations in Plaxis 2D 3. Water in Plaxis 2D 4. Analysis scheme and control parameters 5. Visualization and analysis of results TEACHING UNIT 4. APPLICATIONS WITH PLAXIS 2D – PRACTICAL CASES 1. Study of a Shallow Foundation 2. Slope Stability Analysis 3. Modeling an Excavation Between Retaining Walls 4. Embankment Construction and Consolidation 5. Study of Water Flow in the Soil
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