The knowledge of different constitutive models and their applications are state of the art in geotechnical design. After a general introduction to computational geotechnics and constitutive models, the participants will learn basics of Critical State Soil Mechanics. Tools for parameter calibration of selected constitutive models (elasto-plastic and hypoplastic constitutive models) will be introduced and complemented by simulations of element tests. The influence of the individual material parameters and the individual models is clearly visualized in the element tests. Based on this, the modeling of different boundary value problems with different models and different FE software packages is a main focus of the Summer School.
Info
Degree
Certificate of the University of Innsbruck
Duration/ECTS-Credits
1 Semester/5 ECTS-Credits
Start
25.07.2022
Language
English
Cost
450 EUR
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Objectives
- Introduction to finite element applications in geotechnical engineering
- Getting to know different constitutive models and their calibration
- Applications of different constitutive models on element tests
- Modelling of boundary value problems
- Influence of the plane strain simplification
- Finding Mistakes
Target group
Students with major in geotechnical engineering and PhD students working on soil mechanics with an interest in numerical modeling.
Requirements
- Completed master's/diploma studies
- Research experience / practical experience / publications
- Master students with in-depth knowledge of geotechnical engineering.
Contact
Priv.-Doz. Dr. Barbara Schneider-Muntau
Institute for Infrastructure
Unit of Geotechnical Engineering
Technikerstraße 13
6020 Innsbruck
Academic Supervision
Priv.-Doz. Dr. Barbara Schneider-Muntau
Institute for Infrastructure, Unit of Geotechnical Engineering
Instructors
Organisational Information
Programme
Please be aware that this Summer School will be a face-to-face event.The Summer School lasts one week and takes place at the University of Innsbruck. After the week in presence, the participants write a research-based final report.
Block 1 – Introduction in Computational Geotechnics
25. Juli 2022, 08:45 – 12:30 Uhr / 13:30 – 17:30 Uhr
Assoc. Prof. DI Dr. Franz Tschuchnigg
Block 2 - Critical State Soil Mechanics
26. Juli 2022, 08:45 – 12:30 Uhr / 13:30 – 18:00 Uhr
Dr. Gertraud Medicus, Assoc. Prof. DI Dr. Franz Tschuchnigg
Block 3 – Elasto-plastic und Hypoplastic constitutive models and their calibration
27. Juli 2022, 08:45 – 12:30 Uhr / 13:30 – 18:00 Uhr
Dr. Gertraud Medicus, Priv.-Doz. Dr. Barbara Schneider-Muntau, Assoc. Prof. DI Dr. Franz Tschuchnigg
Block 4 – Modelling of element tests (triaxial tests / compression tests / biaxial tests) and identification of the influence of the single material parameters
28. Juli 2022, 08:45 – 12:30 Uhr / 13:30 – 18:00 Uhr
Priv.-Doz. Dr. Barbara Schneider-Muntau, Assoc. Prof. DI Dr. Franz Tschuchnigg
Block 5 – Modelling of boundary value problems
29. Juli 2022, 08:45 – 12:30 Uhr / 13:30 – 15:30 Uhr
Dr. Gertraud Medicus, Priv.-Doz. Dr. Barbara Schneider-Muntau, Assoc. Prof. DI Dr. Franz Tschuchnigg
Room
University of Innsbruck
Technikerstraße 13
HSB5
Accomodation
There are 4- to 8-bed rooms in the “Aguntum excavation house” on the excavation site. Kitchen and bathrooms are shared. Washing machine and free WiFi is available. Cost for lodging: 300 EUR for the entire duration of the summer school.
Equipment
Field work clothes for very hot (up to 35°C), cold and rainy days is recommended. Safety shoes are obligatory. All further equipment and tools are provided.
Registration
Please register via the Registartion Button above.
General Information for Course Registration.