Course: Mastering 3D Geotechnical Modelling of Mining Excavations

Course Overview:

This intensive course will equip mining engineers and engineering geologists with cutting-edge skills in 3D geotechnical modelling for both underground and open-pit mining. Participants will dive deep into the often-overlooked but critical aspect of 3D input geometry processing. It will help participants to learn to, within hours (instead of days and weeks), overcome common challenges that can consume up to 90% of modelling time.

The course will also cover the essentials of 3D finite element method (FEM) and limit equilibrium method (LEM) analysis of mine excavations. It will reveal tricks that make it easier to model mine excavation sequences and provide practical insights into efficient and accurate simulation of complex mining operations.

• Venue: Facultad de Ciencias Físicas y Matemáticas de la Universidad de Chile, Beaucheff 850, Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile
• Languages: English with simultaneous Spanish translation

What’s Included:

• Participants will receive fully operational software licenses (commercial versions) for two weeks after the course ends for continued use of:
  • RS3 & RS2
  • Slide2 & Slide3

• Each day 2 Coffee Breaks and Lunch

• PDH Certificate

If you have any questions about the course registration process, please get in touch with us at latam@rocscience.com.

Key topics include:

1. 3D Geometry Fundamentals
   1. Understanding common input geometry errors
   2. Techniques for detecting and repairing geometry issues
   3. Practical exercises using industry-standard software tools
2. Advanced Geometry Concepts
   1. Excavation sequencing in 3D models
   2. Optimizing geometry for computational efficiency
   3. Handling complex intersections and multi-stage excavations
3. Finite Element Method (FEM) Essentials
   1. Principles of FEM in geotechnical applications
   2. Meshing strategies for 3D models
   3. Interpreting and validating FEM results
4. Limit Equilibrium Method (LEM) in 3D
   1. Extending 2D concepts to 3D analysis
   2. 3D slope stability assessment
   3. Integration of LEM with FEM models
5. Practical Applications
   1. Case studies from underground and open pit projects
   2. Hands-on workshops using real-world data
   3. Best practices for model building and analysis

By the end of this course, participants will be able to efficiently create, repair, and analyze complex 3D geotechnical models, significantly reducing modelling time and improving accuracy. This skill set is essential for staying competitive in the rapidly evolving field of 3D geotechnical engineering.

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