13 - 15 November 2016, Dubai, UAE STANDARD COURSE ON COMPUTATIONAL GEOTECHNICS

REGISTRATIONIn order to attend the course, please register via www.plaxis.com/events before October 24th, 2016. After registration participants will receive a confi rma-tion, travel suggestions and additional information via e-mail correspondence.

The total number of participants is limited to twentyfi ve (25). Registrations will be accepted in the order in which they are received. Participants who require a visa are suggested to register early. The process of obtaining a visa may take up to two months.

Please fi nalize the payment before the 1st of November, 2016. If the payment is not made before 1st of November, the organisation will reserve the right to cancel your registration and grant your seat to the fi rst person on the waiting list, if applicable. The organisers also reserve the right to make any necessary amendments to the program.

CANCELLATIONParticipants are requested to give immediate writ-ten notifi cation if, after registration and confi rmation formalities have been completed, they are unable to attend the course. Cancellation of course registration is subject to the PLAXIS Academy terms and conditions whereas refund of the accommodation fee is subject to the regulations of the booked hotel. In case the course is cancelled by the organiser the fees for the course as well as the accommodation, if booked along with the registration, will be fully refunded. For registration and cancellation our Terms & Conditions apply (www.plaxis.com/page/terms).

VENUEThe course will be held at the American University in Dubai, www.aud.edu

REGISTRATION

For information visit our site: www.plaxis.com

COURSE ORGANISATIONPlaxis bvP.O. Box 5722600 AN DelftThe Netherlands

Mr. Dennis WatermanTel: + 31 (0)15 2517720Fax: + 31 (0)15 2573107Email: courses@plaxis.com

PLAXIS SOFTWAREPlaxis bvP.O. Box 5722600 AN DelftThe Netherlands

Mr. Erwin BeerninkTel: + 31 (0)15 2517720Fax: + 31 (0)15 2573107Email: sales@plaxis.com

COURSE FEEStandard Course (13 - 15 November) €1250

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2016ON CONCEPTS & SOIL MODELS

• Finite element modelling in geotechnical engineering

• Introduction to plasticity and Mohr-Coulomb model

• Introduction to PLAXIS 2D• Footing on elastoplastic Soil (exercise)• Structural elements in PLAXIS• The Hardening Soil model & parameter selection• Simulation of soil lab tests (exercise)• Warehouse foundation (optional exercise)

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2016ON EXCAVATIONS

• Mesh selection and initial stresses• Modelling water in PLAXIS• Excavations in PLAXIS• Tied-back excavation with MC and HS model

(exercise)• Deep excavations• Safety factors• Undrained behaviour• Undrained excavation using method A and B

(exercise)

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2016ON FOUNDATIONS

• Introduction to PLAXIS 3D• Plate foundation using PLAXIS 3D (exercise)• Geometry selection & boundaries• Non-linear computations• Deep foundations• Modelling piles in PLAXIS 3D• Flieden bridge piled raft foundation (exercise)

INTRODUCTIONThis standard course is held around the world and has a long tradition in advanced geotechnical engineering. Each year it is well attended by participants from consulting and contracting companies, public work bodies and universities.

The course consists of a balanced mixture of lectures and hands-on computer analyses. Lectures focus on soil behaviour and advanced methods in geotechni-cal engineering and on the use of PLAXIS software. Subjects like undrained behaviour and 3D modelling, normally treated in advanced courses, are included in this course. Theoretical and practical lectures are illustrated by practical cases studies of excavations and foundations. This way the course offers an intro-duction to the modelling of geotechnical problems encountered in day-to-day engineering practice.

SUBJECT MATTERThe main subject of the course is the practical appli-cation of the finite element method (FEM) for stress, deformation and stability in geotechnical engineering and design. The course concentrates on the following:

• Modelling complex soil conditions• Analysing deformations due to phased

construction and excavation in realistic projects• Obtaining input data for both simple and

advanced soil models• Interpreting computational results• Undrained soil behaviour• Determination of Factor of Safety

The course provides the necessary backgroundinformation for a proper use of the finite elementmethod in geotechnical engineering applications.

LECTURERSExperts with a thorough theoretical background and an extensive experience in practical finite element modelling have been invited to give lectures and to prepare exercises and case studies on the topics mentioned earlier. Lecturers are:

• Luc Bijsterbosch, Msc - Plaxis bv• Dr. Yasser El-Mossallamy - Arcadis Consult

SOFTWAREExercises and case studies are based on the PLAXIS computer programs. PLAXIS 2D is a user-friendly computer program that is used by geotechnical engi-neers worldwide for deformation calculations, stability assessment and consolidation analysis. It contains special options for soil-structure interaction. It has a fully automatic mesh generator based on graphical input of soil-layer geometries and several features to facilitate input and analysis of complex situations. In addition, PLAXIS 3D is used for the analysis of tunnels, foundations and other complex problems.

FORMATEach day consists of a morning and an afternoon session. Each session deals with a specific topic and starts with a general presentation, followed by an introduction to the practical application and a hands-on computer exercise. At the end of each day, extra time is reserved to complete exercises and to discuss the computational results.

COSTThe cost of the computational geotechnics course is €1250. The registration includes a full set of instruc-tion manuals and the use of a computer. The fees also cover all lunches and two tea breaks per day. Please note that lodging is not included in the course fee and registration. Several hotels are located near the course venue. Participants must make reservations by themselves.

STANDARD COURSE ON COMPUTATIONAL GEOTECHNICS13 - 15 November 2016, Dubai, UAE

SCHEDULE

Dates: 13 - 15 November 2016

Location: American University in Dubai, UAE

Course leader: Luc Bijsterbosch, Msc

Organiser: Plaxis bv