CEE 644 Numerical Modeling in Geotechnical Engineering

Credits: (3-0) 3

As an introduction to numerical modeling for both geologic materials and structural elements in geotechnical engineering, this course will introduce students to physics based modeling, finite elements, and finite differences of continuum elements. Use of the three modeling techniques will be shown for problems relating to: dewatering, earth structures, foundations, geosynthetics, pavements, and ground improvement. Basics of plasticity constitutive models for soil, concrete and rock. Physical modeling using geotechnical centrifuges.

Prerequisites: CEE 347 or equivalent

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