Analyses of Embankment Dams and Slopes using FLAC2D/3D
This course will lead participants in using FLAC2D and FLAC3D to conduct complex analyses of embankment dams and slopes. The training is composed of multiple presentations and step-by-step tutorials.
COURSE DATES and TIMES
16 hours total of flexible, synchronous hands-on training
Instructor will be available throughout the instruction period for technical support and to answer questions
DATES (2025):
May 28, 30
June 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20
TIMES (PST):
Offering A: 7 - 9 AM
Offering B: 3 - 5 PM
COURSE TOPICS
Introduction
Course Summary
Presentation: FLAC2D/3D basics and mesh generation
Tutorial 1: Embankment dam mesh in Sketch using FLAC2D/3D
Tutorial 2: Embankment dam mesh using Rhino/Griddle
2D and 3D Analyses of Embankment Dams and Slopes
Presentation: FLAC commands & FISH in FLAC2D/3D
Tutorial 3: Gravity-driven embankment dam deformations in FLAC2D
Tutorial 4: Gravity-driven embankment dam deformations in FLAC3D
Advanced Constitutive Modeling
Presentation: Constitutive modeling in FLAC2D
Tutorial 5: UBCHYST material parameter calibration
Presentation: Constitutive modeling in FLAC3D
Tutorial 6: P2PSAND material parameter calibration
Seismic Analyses of Embankment Dams and Slopes
Presentation: Earthquake engineering modeling in FLAC2D/3D
Tutorial 7: Seismic analysis of embankment dam in FLAC2D
Tutorial 8: Seismic analysis of embankment dam in FLAC3D
Each day will be split into short presentations and longer analysis tutorials using FLAC2D/3D.
During the training period, the instructor will be available for follow-up questions regarding FLAC2D/3D and numerical modeling.
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