Analyses of Embankment Dams and Slopes using FLAC2D/3D

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.

Course Details

Online
2025年5月28日 - 2025年6月20日

Language: English

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