Course content

Use of Finite Element program Phase2 for exercise. Model generation, input parameters, computation, result analysis, post-processing and reporting. Simulation of excavation, in-situ rock stress and rock support.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:
- Students will acquire basic knowledge and techniques of numerical analysis for rock engineering.

Skills:
- Students will be capable of using Phase2 for exercises and execute simulation of tunnel excavation, in-situ rock stress and rock support.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and exercise, mainly exercise. A total of 3 or 4 lectures in a semester, each 2 hours. Exercise: a complete numerical analysis of a real underground cavern or tunnel. Lectures are held in English.

Compulsory assignments

• Exercises

Recommended previous knowledge

TGB4210 Rock and Soil Mechanics.

Course materials

On-line user manual and documents of Phase2 and RocLab programs.