Case Histories of Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering

**17/02/12 - This seminar is almost at full capacity - if you wish to attend, please register today to guarantee your place.**

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.

Agenda

09:30     Coffee& Registration

              Welcome & Introduction
              Tim Morris, NAFEMS 
              Ashraf Hamalawi, EMGG
              Peter Scott, NAFEMS GC

              Keynote Lecture 1 - Use of FEM in Design of Deep Excavations – Successes
              and Failures
              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 - Mind the Gap - the Integration of Numerical Modelling 
              into Engineering Design
              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)

              ClosingRemarks 
              Peter Scott, Chairman of the NAFEMS Geotechnical Committee

17:00     Close

Venue

East Midlands Conference Centre
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Nottingham
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