Case Histories of Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering Seminar
21 February 2012
Numerical analysis using finite element and finite difference methods has transformed from a niche to a mainstream design tool within geotechnics in the last decade. This is due to the development of sophisticated yet accessible 2D and 3D programs that model the ground and adjacent structures, together with increased training in the use of this technology.
Many lessons are learned through hindsight. Looking at case histories is not only a great way to understand post design behaviour of the structures installed; there are also significant benefits in learning from what others have done, through both their positive and negative experiences.
This seminar will highlight successes, near misses and failures in geotechnical engineering when involving the use of numerical analysis.
Two eminent geotechnical engineering professionals who have helped pioneer the development and application of these programs will give keynote lectures during morning and afternoon sessions. There will also be presentations by a number of leading geotechnical engineering companies on their experiences using numerical analysis.
Objectives
Attendance at the seminar will enable delegates to:
•Appreciate the potential impact that numerical methods have on the geotechnical design.
•Recognise and understand the various benefits from numerical methods through the presentations of case studies.
•Understand how to improve the use of geotechnical numerical analysis by learning from practitioners within the industry.
•Realise the future direction for geotechnical design using numerical methods.
The event will also provide an opportunity to network with other delegates and share knowledge and experiences in applying numerical analysis within geotechnics.
Who should attend?
This seminar is intended for:
1.Geotechnical engineers and analysts, from newly qualified to experienced, who are already using or considering undertaking numerical analysis.
2.Stakeholders who commission geotechnical works.
3.Equipment manufacturers who develop geotechnical instrumentation.
4.Software developers who provide geotechnical software to the industry.
Venue:
East Midlands Conference Centre
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RJ
Agenda
09:30 Coffee & Registration
Welcome & Introduction
Tim Morris, NAFEMS
Ashraf Hamalawi, EMGG
Peter Scott, NAFEMS GC
Keynote Lecture 1
Brian Simpson, Arup
Presentations chaired by Brian Simpson
High Rise using Pile Assisted Raft, including Pile Tests, Specialist SI and Back Analysis Based on Monitored Data
Peter Scott & Jonathan Dewsbury, Buro Happold
Calibrated Numerical Model for Assessment of Safe TBM Operating Pressures
Yu Sheng Hsu, Mott MacDonald
13:00 Lunch break
Keynote Lecture 2
Tony O’Brien, Mott MacDonald
Presentations Chaired by Prof Andrew Chan and Dr Tony O’Brien
A Practical Application of FEA to Derive Soil Displacements and Investigate the Effects on Piles from Jack-up Installation
Nigel Kee and Lindsey Cubbon (Fugro)
Basal Instability Adopting Conventional and FE (Utilising Different Material Models)
Alex Nikolic and Angelo Fasano (Buro Happold)
Closing Remarks
Peter Scott, Chairman of the NAFEMS Geotechnical Committee
17:00 Close
Booking Form and Programme :Case Histories of Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering
CIHT members can register at the reduced members rate of just £70, plus VAT for this one day event.
For full booking & venue details, please visit the NAFEMS website here. Please contact Jo Davenport at jo.davenport@nafems.org to register your attendance at this special rate