Dates: 12-16 September 2011
Venue: Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey
Language: English
TNO DIANA BV is pleased to invite you to its training course on Finite Element Based Geotechnical Analysis. The course focuses on the application of finite element method in geotechnical analyses such as, nonlinear construction phased, deformation and stability, groundwater flow-stress, drained and undrained, pile and piled-raft, 3D excavation, and nonlinear dynamic analysis. The lectures are followed by exercises to provide participants with hands-on experience in a balanced blend.
Course Description
Benefits
- The course focuses on the application of the finite element method in geotechnical and underground engineering. The lectures will be followed by exercises to provide participants with hands-on experience relevant to the presented theory
- Large part of the course will be oriented on 3D modelling and handling of complex geometries
- Gain insight in the workings of finite elements and get started with real 3D modelling concepts and applications
Who should attend?
The course is aimed for practicing engineers or academics who wish to learn more about finite element based geotechnical analysis technique.
Course Tutors
Dr Ahmed Elkadi - TNO DIANA BV
MSc Wijtze Pieter Kikstra - TNO DIANA BV
Dr Pranesh Chatterjee - TNO DIANA BV
Keynote Speakers
Prof Dr Erol Güler - Boğaziçi University
Dr Sedat Sert – Sakarya University
Software
Exercises and case studies are based on the software DIANA (DIsplacement ANAlyzer), which is an extensive multipurpose finite element software package that is dedicated, but not exclusive, to analysis of a wide range of problems arising in civil and oil & gas engineering including structural, geotechnical, tunnelling, and earthquake engineering disciplines. DIANA development started in 1973 at the Department of Computational Mechanics of TNO (Netherlands Organisation for Applied Research). In the 1980s, DIANA was made commercially available and since then is distributed worldwide among universities, research organisations and engineering companies. In 2003, the department of computational mechanics of TNO became a wholly owned subsidiary of TNO, with the name TNO DIANA BV in Delft, The Netherlands.
If you would like to try the software out prior to the course, a two month trial is available and can be requested below. Assuming payment has been received the trial will be send out a couple of weeks before the course.
Format
- Timing for the course on each day is: 9.00am - 6.00pm
- Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptop, please ensure that your laptop meets the minimum requirements as described on our support page
- Lunches and refreshments are provided
Outline Agenda
It is not necessary to attend all five days of the course, however, for new users it is advisable to attend the first day in order to gain a basic understanding of the software in order to continue on to days 2, 3, 4 and/or 5.
12 September 2011 (day 1)
- Introduction to DIANA
- Geometrical modelling and meshing
- Linear static analysis
- Post processing and interpretation of results
13 September 2011 (day 2)
- Nonlinear analysis procedures and equation solvers
- Introduction to FE based Geotechnical Analysis
14 September 2011 (day 3)
- Introduction to material modelling and parameter assessment
- Drained and undrained static analysis
15 September 2011 (day 4)
- (Coupled) Pore pressure-stress analysis
- 3D excavation analysis
- 3D piled-raft analysis
16 September 2011 (day 5)
- Linear and nonlinear dynamic analysis
Fees:
- €600 (This price excludes VAT)
- 50% discount for students (Students are asked to provide evidence that they are enrolled in a relevant programme of study in order to qualify for the reduced enrolment fee)
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The cost includes all lunches and refreshments. The course fee also includes a full set of hand-outs and the use of a computer (for those who don’t have their laptop).
Enrolment
To request further information about the course please contact us via courses@tnodiana.com.