Course: Finite Element Modelling of Underground Coal Mine Excavations

Rocscience is pleased to announce a 1-day introductory training course on utilising RS2 and RS3 to assess underground coal mine stability.

The course will cover the fundamentals of rock mechanics and rock mass responses to excavation and loading. Underground excavations will then be assessed for stability using RS2 and RS3. Using these tools participants will learn how to complement their 2D models (which typically provide simplicity and low costs) with the power of 3D analysis.

Course Details:

• Course Date: January 30, 2025 (8:30am to 4:30pm)
• Venue: Hilton, 190 Elizabeth St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
• Languages: English

What's included:

• Temporary software licenses
• PDF of course materials
• PDH Certificate
• Morning Tea, Lunch & Afternoon Tea

Please note:

• Registrants will be responsible for their own transport and accommodation
• Participants must bring their own laptops (and mice)
• Recommended minimum specs:
• 32 GB RAM is the recommended minimum
• 64 GB RAM for 100,000+ triangles
• 100 GB SSD is the recommended minimum
• 500 GB SSD preferred
• Discrete Nvidia brand graphics cards preferred for optimal experience
• Windows 10 64-bit recommended minimum
• Windows 11 64-bit preferred
• Participant numbers are limited

Course Agenda:

Module 1: Fundamentals of Underground Excavation Stability Analysis

• Overview of rock masses, rock mechanics and underground excavation stability issues
• Measures of stability – Safety Factor, Probability of Failure, Deformations
• Fundamentals of solid mechanics including: concepts of stress, strain and stress-strain relationships

Module 2: Introduction to RS2:

• Overview of the Finite Element Method
• Developing model geometries including: model setup, material models, meshing & mesh refinement, insitu stresses, boundary conditions
• Applying joints and discrete fracture networks
• Excavating in stages
• Adding and evaluating support
• Interpretation of elastic and plastic results using damage criteria

Module 3: Applications of RS3:

• 2D vs 3D analysis of underground problems in rock
• Demonstration of example applications
• The Convergence-Confinement method
• Roadway/cut through intersections, and main gate/tail intersections with face roads
• Pillar stresses in room and pillar mining

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For any additional queries, please reach out to australia@rocscience.com.

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