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CIVIL-423: Computational geomechanics

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The goal of this course is to introduce the student to modern numerical methods for the solution of coupled & non-linear problems arising in geo-mechanics / geotechnical engineering.

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https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/computational-geomechanics-CIVIL-423

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Summary

The goal of this course is to introduce the student to modern numerical methods for the solution of coupled & non-linear problems arising in geo-mechanics / geotechnical engineering.

Lectures

Instructors

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/computational-geomechanics-CIVIL-423

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/CIVIL-423

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Lectures in this course (9)

Computational Geomechanics

Covers the basics of computational geomechanics, including poroelasticity, plasticity, and numerical methods for solving geotechnical problems.

Computational Geomechanics: Meshing, Groundwater Flow, and Constitutive Behavior

Covers mesh generation, groundwater flow, and constitutive behavior modeling in computational geomechanics.

Computational Geomechanics: Reverse Teaching Approach

Covers computational geomechanics and the Reverse Teaching approach, including live-streamed lectures and exercise sessions.

Computational Geomechanics: Unconfined Flow

Explores unconfined flow in computational geomechanics, emphasizing weak form derivation and relative permeability.

Computational Geomechanics: Unconfined Flow Analysis

Explores unconfined flow analysis in geomechanics, emphasizing iterative solution methods and boundary condition considerations.

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