3DEC Introductory course

3DEC 7.0 Introductory Course

This course is a recording of our 3-day introductory training from Spring 2022 which covers the concepts of Joint Modeling, FISH, Dynamics, Fluid, Thermal, DFN, and much more.

BUY $270.00

Course curriculum

1. Introduction
1. Numerical Modeling Methods
2. Explicit Calculation Method
3. Numerical Modeling
4. Getting Started with 3DEC
5. Knowledge Check #1
1. Distinct Element Method
2. Knowledge Check #2
1. Quick Start Tutorial Part-1
2. Quick Start Tutorial Part-2
3. Quick Start Tutorial Part-3
1. FISH Part-1
2. FISH Part-2
3. FISH Part-3
4. FISH Part-4
5. FISH Part-5
6. FISH Part-6
7. Knowledge Check #3
1. Simple Slope Tutorial
1. Zones and Constitutive Models Part-1
2. Zones and Constitutive Models Part-2
3. Knowledge Check #4
1. Failing Bench Tutorial Part-1
2. Failing Bench Tutorial Part-2
1. Static Solution
2. Static Analysis
3. Knowledge Check #5
1. Initial Conditions
2. Boundary Conditions
3. Knowledge Check #6
1. Simple Tunnel Example Part-1
2. Simple Tunnel Example Part-2
3. Simple Tunnel Example Part-3
1. Modeling Joints in 3DEC
2. Contacts
3. Joint Properties
4. New Contacts
5. Knowledge Check #7
1. Jointed Slope Tutorial-1
1. (Part-1) Jointed slope tutorial-2
2. (Part-2) Jointed slope tutorial-2
1. Dynamics Part-1
2. Dynamics Part-2
3. Dynamics Part-3
4. Dynamics Part-4
5. Dynamics Part-5
6. Dynamics Part-6
7. Dynamics Part-7
8. Knowledge Check #8
1. Fluid in 3DEC
2. Pore Pressure in Blocks - Demonstration
3. Joint Fluid Flow Part-1
4. Joint Fluid Flow Part-2
5. Fluid Flow Calculation Modes
6. One Way Coupling (Fluid + Mechanical)
7. Fully Coupled (Fluid + Mechanical)
8. Knowledge Check #9
1. Thermal Analysis Part-1
2. Thermal Analysis Part-2
1. Griddle and Rhino
2. Advanced Model Construction Part-1
3. Advanced Model Construction Part-2
1. Open Pit Stability Part-1
2. Open Pit Stability Part-2
3. Script - Difference of Results Between Two Stages
1. DFN Part-1
2. DFN Example Demonstration Part-1
3. DFN Example Demonstration Part-2
1. Computational Speed
1. Copy of Feedback

About this course

$270.00
70 lessons
13.5 hours of video content

Get Started

Buy Now

Are you a student?

Special pricing is available for currently enrolled students. To receive a coupon for 50% off, email [email protected] proof of your current enrollment in an accredited university.

Get 50% off

Instructor

Jim Hazzard

Principal Engineer, Software Manager, 3DEC Product Manager

Jim Hazzard is a geological engineer with a Ph.D. in geophysics. He has extensive experience in software development for geomechanics and he is currently the Software Manager at Itasca Consulting Group, as well as product manager and primary developer for 3DEC. Dr. Hazzard is also a consultant with Itasca and has worked on several projects evaluating the stability of open pit and underground mines. Other interests include numerical modeling of seismicity and hydraulic fracture. Dr. Hazzard is a registered Professional Engineer in Ontario, Canada.

3DEC 7.0 Introductory Course

Course curriculum

Introduction

Numerical Modeling

Distinct Element Method

A Quick Start Tutorial - Sliding Block

FISH

Simple Slope Tutorial

Zones and Constitutive Models

Failing Bench Tutorial

Static Analysis

Initial and Boundary Conditions

Simple Tunnel Example - Tutorial

Joints and Joint Properties

Joint Slope Tutorial - 1

Joint Slope Tutorial - 2

Dynamics

Fluid Flow and Joint Fluid Flow

Thermal Analysis

Advanced Model Construction

Advanced Example Demonstration - Open Pit Stability

Discrete Fracture Networks