{"id":54333,"date":"2021-08-05T07:21:47","date_gmt":"2021-08-05T07:21:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ingeoexpert.com\/en\/?post_type=product&#038;p=54333"},"modified":"2026-06-02T06:50:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T06:50:39","slug":"numerical-modelling-of-rock-fracturing-processes","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/ingeoexpert.com\/en\/courses-online\/numerical-modelling-of-rock-fracturing-processes\/","title":{"rendered":"Numerical modelling of rock fracturing processes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #2d5c88; text-align: center;\" align=\"center\">Full-featured version of Irazu Geomechanical Simulation software included<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #2d5c88; text-align: center;\" align=\"center\">In collaboration with Geomechanica<\/p>\n<h3 align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ingeoexpert.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/geomechanica-logo.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-54345 size-full aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ingeoexpert.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/geomechanica-logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"185\" height=\"61\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 185px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 185\/61;\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\">Introduction<\/h3>\n<p>In this course, we will provide an overview of numerical methods commonly used in rock engineering, including their limitations in dealing with problems involving large deformations and fracturing of discontinuous rock masses. Then, we will introduce the finite-discrete element method (FDEM), with a focus on theoretical aspects as well as computational and software implementation aspects. Finally, a large number of theoretical and practical case studies will be discussed with application to underground and surface mining, civil, and petroleum engineering.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\">Objectives<\/h3>\n<p>By attending this course, participants will learn about the basic concepts of numerical modeling for rock fracturing processes, available solutions, their pros and cons, as well as the FDEM method. Attendees will leave the course with a basic understanding of simulation approaches and in particular FDEM and how to apply FDEM to model complex engineering problems, such as underground excavations and slope stability analyses. Participants will learn how to build FDEM models in Geomechanica\u2019s Irazu software, including the assignment of correct input parameters and postprocessing of the results.<\/p>\n<p><b>Prerequisites: <\/b>A basic understanding of rock mechanics and numerical modeling is required.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Course participants will receive a free, full-featured version of\u00a0Geomechanica&#8217;s\u00a0flagship Irazu simulation software for the duration of the course<\/strong>. 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