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.
