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

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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.