1 recommended prerequisites

Basic knowledge in the fields of mechanics, soil mechanics and foundation engineering
Basic knowledge in the theory of finite elements (FEM)

2 Excerpts from the content

- Finite element method in geotechnical engineering
- Special features of FEM calculations in geotechnical engineering compared to classical mechanics
- Material models of soils for numerical calculations
- MOHR-COULOMB material model (linear-elastic and ideal-plastic material model without consolidation)
- DRUCKER-Prager material modelMaterial model according to DRUCKER-Prager
- Hardening soil model
- Contact models for building/soil interfaces
- Numerical modeling using selected examples
- Creation of model geometry
- Mesh
- Input of boundary conditions (loads, supports ...))
- Simulation of foundations, excavations ...

3 Scope

Lecture - 2 SWS
Exercise - 2 SWS

4 Exam

Term paper on practical applications of numerical methods in Geotechnical Engineering