Geotechnical HOPE

Teacher: Tod Vachev - Language: English - Duration: 9 hours and 55 minutes - Number of Videos: 100.

What you will learn in the course:  Variables: Everything you need to know about variables in MATLAB, their types or lack of types, conversion between different types, naming conventions, semicolon operator and more.

Basic computational operations in MATLAB: The most important thing in this part of the course are the brackets and the order of operations. Many beginners get confused when dealing with complex expressions and you will become a master.

Vectors: Immediately after that, starting with vectors, we move on to deeper topics. You will learn how to think vectorially and perform a variety of operations on and with vectors. Connecting vectors, extracting or selecting subvectors, and more.

Matrices: Matrices are the next section, but you don’t need any pills because I cover everything for you. You will learn everything you need to work with matrices in MATLAB, and in this section you will learn a trick that will help you optimize your code and make it run up to 100 times faster.

Data Visualization: Because, well, what’s the point of working with data if you can’t understand it or share it with others, so data visualization is key in any field of work.

And finally we get to real MATLAB programming using conditional statements, loops, and functions to control code flow, write less code, and make your code modular.

Teacher: Mostafa Ismail - Language: English - Duration: 3 hours - Number of Videos: 7.

In this comprehensive course tailored specifically for beginners, students will embark on an empowering journey into the world of geotechnical engineering software, focusing on the renowned PLAXIS 2D. Throughout this transformative learning experience, participants will acquire the fundamental knowledge and practical skills necessary to confidently navigate the complexities of PLAXIS 2D and embark on successful numerical modeling.

The course begins with a solid foundation, ensuring students grasp the essential concepts of building a numerical model. They will become familiar with the essential skills, setting the stage for a deeper understanding of PLAXIS 2D functionalities. Students will dive into the software, exploring its intuitive user interface and gaining proficiency in model creation and manipulation. Through hands-on exercises, they will learn to efficiently generate meshes, analyze soil-structure interaction, and interpret modeling results and outputs. From foundational concepts such as boundary conditions and soil material models to advanced topics like slope stability assessments and dep excavations, participants will gain a holistic understanding of PLAXIS 2D's capabilities. Moreover, the course will empower students to solve real-world geotechnical challenges. They will learn to simulate ground settlement, evaluate the stability of retaining walls, and analyze the behavior of soil-structure systems. Through comprehensive tutorials and practical examples, students will develop a problem-solving mindset and learn to make informed engineering decisions using PLAXIS 2D.

By the end of this empowering course, beginners will have gained a solid command of PLAXIS 2D, enabling them to embark on geotechnical projects with confidence. Armed with a deep understanding of modeling principles and hands-on experience with the software, students will be prepared to tackle complex geotechnical challenges, optimize designs, and contribute to the field of numerical modeling with excellence and proficiency. With this newfound expertise, students will be well-equipped to take their first steps toward a successful geotechnical engineering career, focusing on numerical analysis.