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This document provides information on the graduate course "Advanced computational Methods in Geotechnical Engineering" offered at Addis Ababa University. The course introduces students to advanced computational methods like the finite element method, finite difference method, and boundary element method. It covers topics like discrete mathematical modeling, finite element formulation and modeling, finite difference solutions, and applications of these methods in geotechnical engineering analyses. Students will apply the methods to solve geotechnical problems using software. Evaluation includes assignments and a final exam.

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Course Title: Course Code: Credit Hours: Program: Regular Semester: Course Instructor: Dr. Tensay G

This document provides information on the graduate course "Advanced computational Methods in Geotechnical Engineering" offered at Addis Ababa University. The course introduces students to advanced computational methods like the finite element method, finite difference method, and boundary element method. It covers topics like discrete mathematical modeling, finite element formulation and modeling, finite difference solutions, and applications of these methods in geotechnical engineering analyses. Students will apply the methods to solve geotechnical problems using software. Evaluation includes assignments and a final exam.

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2007 EC 2014/15 GC

Addis Ababa University


Addis Ababa Institute of Technology
Graduate Program in Geotechnical Engineering
Course Title: Advanced computational Methods in Program: Regular
Geotechnical Engineering Semester: I
Course Code: CENG 6202 Course Instructor: Dr. Tensay G.
Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite:

Students must have the knowledge of the different soil constitutive models, good background of computer
programing knowledge (FORTRAN, C++, Matlab, Mathematica)

Course Objectives:

The overall objective of this course is to provide students the fundamental concepts of the different advanced
computational methods (FEM, FDM, BEM, HM) and apply these methods for solving some geotechnical
problems we often encounter in practice. Introduce students with some of the state-o-the-art geotechnical
engineering software.
Course Content

1. Introduction to Discrete Mathematical 2.4.2 Numerical Formulation and solution


Modeling strategy
1.1 Review of Matrix Algebra 2.4.3 Finite element for 3-D problems
1.2 Introduction to Matlab/Mathematica 2.5 Finite Element modeling
1.3 Computational mechanics 2.5.1 Introduction
1.4 Discretization methods 2.5.2 Meshing
2.5.2.1 Mesh refinement
2. Finite Element Method 2.5.2.2 Element aspect ratio
2.1 Introduction to Finite Element Method 2.5.2.3 Physical interfaces
2.1.1 FEM variants 2.5.2.4 Shape selection/ preference
2.1.2 The FEM analysis process 2.5.3 Loading
2.1.3 Interpretations of FEM 2.5.3.1 Principle of lumping
2.2 One dimensional finite element 2.5.4 Initial and boundary conditions
2.2.1 Spring element 2.5.5 Support conditions
2.2.2 Bar element 2.5.6 Symmetry and antisymmetry
2.3 Two dimensional finite element conditions
2.3.1 Review of the basic theory
2.3.2 Numerical Formulation and solution 3. Application of Finite Element Method in
strategy Geotechniques using FE based software
2.3.3 Finite Element for 2-D problems 3.1 Deformation Analysis
2.4 Three dimensional finite element 3.2 Embankment/excavation construction
2.4.1 Review of the basic theory 3.3 Excess pore-water pressures
3.4 Soil-structure interaction

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3.5 Consolidation analyses 4. Finite Difference Method
3.6 Seepage analysis 4.1 Introduction
4.2 Derivation of finite difference equations
4.3 Finite Difference solution of Terzaghi’s 1D 5. Application of Finite Difference Method in
consolidation equation Geotechniques using FD based software
4.4 FD solution of consolidation settlement & 5.1 Deformation Analysis
average degree of consolidation 5.2 Embankment/excavation construction
4.5 FD solution for Two-dimensional Flow 5.3 Excess pore-water pressures
4.6 FD modeling of problems (1-D, 2-D & 3-D) 5.4 Soil-structure interaction
4.6.1 General description 5.5 Consolidation analyses
4.6.2 Numerical formulation 5.6 Seepage analysis
4.6.2.1 Body discretization 6. Introduction to Boundary Element Method
4.6.2.2 Initial and boundary conditions
4.6.2.3 loading

References:

1. FEA in Geotechnical Engineering by David M. Potts and Lidija Zdravkovic


2. Finite Element Modeling for stress Analysis by Robert D. Cook
3. Finite Element Proceduers by K.J. Bathe
4. The Finite Element Method by O.C. Zienkiewicz (Vol. 1 & 2)

Methods of evaluation:

 Series of projects/assignments (50%-70%)


 Final Exam (30% – 50%)

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