Short Course on Probabilistic Methods in Geotechnical Engineering
The UON node of the CGSE is holding a one day short-course presented by Professor D Vaughan Griffiths from Colorado School of Mines which will be held on Monday, 8 August 2018.
The course starts by reviewing basic probability theory and introduces the idea of treating geotechnical engineering properties as random variables. The available tools range from quite simple approximate techniques, such as the FOSM or the FORM to M-C methods involving repetitive calculations. The M-C approaches range from single random variable methods that can be implemented quite routinely, to computationally intensive methods such as the RFEM that properly account for spatial correlation. The tools are described and explored in the context of the risk assessment of common geotechnical design problems, such as slope stability, bearing capacity, and earth pressures. All the software described is available free to the course participants.
REGISTRATION: The cost for the one-day workshop program is $400 for AGS Members, $450 for non-AGS members and $250 for University students (including GST). Refreshments will be provided.
Register online: https://payments.newcastle.edu.au/OneStopWeb/ProbabilisticMethodsinGeoEng
WHEN AND WHERE: Monday, 6 August 2018, University of Technology Sydney Short Courses Venue, Building 10, Level 7, 235 Jones Street, Ultimo.
ENQUIRIES: E: Kirstin.Dunncliff@newcastle.edu.au or P: +61 2 4921 88332