Validation of numerical analysis in geotechnical engineering
A seminar for engineers, designers, practitioners, senior managers and technical reviewers working in validation of numerical analysis, in partnership with NAFEMS, the International Association of the Engineering Modelling, Analysis and Simulation Community.
Ticket information
This event is free for CIRIA Core and Associate members, and NAFEMS members.
NAFEMS members should contact Patrick Williams directly to avail of the member price.
This event costs £150 + VAT for non members.
When?
6 November 2014, 9.45am - 4.45pm (registration from 9.15am).
Overview
Numerical analysis using finite element and finite difference methods has become a mainstream design tool within geotechnics in the last decade or so. This is due to the development of sophisticated yet accessible 2D and 3D computer programs that can realistically model the ground and adjacent structures. With increasing reliance placed on this type of complex modelling effective training in the use of this technology and effective procedures to validate the analyses are required.
This seminar will outline a framework for validation of numerical analysis. The process will be illustrated through a number of case studies across a wide range of projects solving geotechnical challenges.
Undertaking mainstream geotechnical design with numerical methods is relatively new for the industry and senior engineers potentially unfamiliar with the methods are required to put in place structures and procedures to guide the outcome and ensure reliability of design.
The objectives of the seminar are:
- An overview of the validation process for numerical analysis
- Discuss the potential benefits and pitfalls of using numerical procedures
- What to expect and what NOT to expect from finite element calculations
- What managers of the users of finite element software need to understand
- What project managers need to understand
- Asking the right questions when guiding and supervising numerical analysis
Who should attend?
- Engineers, designers and practitioners who are undertaking numerical analysis
- Senior Managers, Technical Reviewers and Project Managers who are or are considering undertaking numerical analysis
- Stakeholders who commission geotechnical works
CPD
This event has a value of 5 hours towards your CPD (As recognised by ICE, CIOB, RICS, CIBSE, IstructE).
Programme
9.45 – 10.00 Introduction
Peter Scott (Chair of NAFEMS Geotech Committee)
First Session - Technical Presentations
Chairman, Andreas Zilles (Atkins)
Issues and concerns on advanced design procedures
10.00 – 10.35 Retaining Walls
Tony O’Brien &/or YuSheng (Motts)
10.35 - 11.10 Piled raft load test
Nina Mattsson (Geos Ingénieurs Conseils)
11.10 - 11.45 FE in Geotechnical Applications
Mahee Maheetharan (Atkins)
11.45 – 12.00 Coffee Break
Second Session – Overview of validation process
Chairman, Kelvin Higgins (GCG)
12.00 - 12.45 Validation by Managers and Reviewers
Ronald Brinkgreve (Delft/Plaxis)
12.45 – 13.15 Discussion
13.15 – 14.00 Lunch
Third Session – Workshop (starting 14.00)
Chairman, Mohamed Rouainia (Newcastle University)
Workshop showing the development steps in the design and areas where senior staff can monitor and review whether the outcome is appropriate.
14.00 - 14.45 Crossrail
Kelvin Higgins (GCG)
14.45 - 15.30 Foundation for High Rise
J Dewsbury/ P Scott (Buro Happold)
15.30 – 15.45 Coffee Break
Fourth Session
Chairman, Peter Scott (Buro Happold)
15.45 – 16.10 Engaging Senior Managers
Tony O’Brien (Motts)
16.10 - 16.40 Open Forum – question and answer session
Panel – Ronald Brinkgreve, Tony O’Brien, Kelvin Higgins, Mahee Maheethran
16.40 -16.45 Closing remarks
Peter Scott (Buro Happold)
16.45 – 17.30 Networking & reception
Partner
Where?
CIRIA offices, Griffin Court, 15 Long Lane, London, EC1A 9PN
Booking
If you are unable to book online, please contact Patrick Williams on 0207 549 3308
0207 549 3308 or return the booking form by post or fax.