Early Career Group Event 18th October 2016 at 6.00 pm Godfrey Mitchel Theatre, Institution of Civil Engineers One Great George Street, London, SW1P 3AA The role of numerical modelling in the design of major rock engineering projects Anastasios Stavrou (Engineering Geologist Postgraduate Researcher, AECOM) – The BGA Early Career Group are pleased to invite you to The talk aims to October’s event. demonstrate the role of realistic numerical modelling in the design of major civil and mining projects such as the Stockholm Bypass rock tunnels, the Glensanda Supper Quarry expansion and the Hinkley C Point Nuclear Power Station deep excavations. The objective is to show that since rock masses are generally jointed, anisotropic and not homogenous, the accurate representation of the in-situ rock mass conditions is of paramount importance in rock mechanics modelling and design. The talk will provide some guidelines on the numerical modelling of underground and surface excavations and will discuss why the choice of appropriate modelling methods (i.e. Continuum vs Discontinuum & 2D vs 3D) in simulating the behaviour of a rock mass and the elements used as rock reinforcement is a critical and extremely important decision that should be undertaken with careful consideration. Anastasios Stavrou. Anastasios works for AECOM UK Ground Engineering since 2012. Over these years he has played a key role in the design of major civil and mining projects and his work has been recognised via his participation in conferences, awards and lectures. He is working towards achieving chartership with the Institution of Civil Engineers and the Geological Society of London. AECOM and Radioactive Waste Management (part of the NDA) are supporting Anastasios in undertaking a part-time PhD (University of Leeds) in Rock Mechanics where he investigates the long-term stability of deep underground excavations. Details of online registration requirements to be advised For any queries or further info contact:
Early Career Group Event 18th October 2016 at 6.00 pm Godfrey Mitchel Theatre, Institution of Civil Engineers One Great George Street, London, SW1P 3AA The role of numerical modelling in the design of major rock engineering projects Anastasios Stavrou (Engineering Geologist – Postgraduate Researcher, AECOM) The BGA Early Career Group are pleased to invite you to October’s event. The talk aims to demonstrate the role of realistic numerical modelling in the design of major civil and mining projects such as the Stockholm Bypass rock tunnels, the Glensanda Supper Quarry expansion and the Hinkley C Point Nuclear Power Station deep excavations. The objective is to show that since rock masses are generally jointed, anisotropic and not homogenous, the accurate representation of the in-situ rock mass conditions is of paramount importance in rock mechanics modelling and design. The talk will provide some guidelines on the numerical modelling of underground and surface excavations and will discuss why the choice of appropriate modelling methods (i.e. Continuum vs Discontinuum & 2D vs 3D) in simulating the behaviour of a rock mass and the elements used as rock reinforcement is a critical and extremely important decision that should be undertaken with careful consideration. Anastasios Stavrou. Anastasios works for AECOM UK Ground Engineering since 2012. Over these years he has played a key role in the design of major civil and mining projects and his work has been recognised via his participation in conferences, awards and lectures. He is working towards achieving chartership with the Institution of Civil Engineers and the Geological Society of London. AECOM and Radioactive Waste Management (part of the NDA) are supporting Anastasios in undertaking a part-time PhD (University of Leeds) in Rock Mechanics where he investigates the long-term stability of deep underground excavations. Details of online registration requirements to be advised For any queries or further info contact:
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