CVEN 6738 - Finite Element Method in Geotechnical Engineering

Topics covered include: review of finite element methods, advantages and limitation of FEM for analysis of geotechnical engineering problems, one- and two-dimensional seepage analysis, consolidation analysis, incremental and iterative procedures in nonlinear analysis, no-tension analysis, simulation of construction sequence, simulation of soil behavior, simulation of interface behavior, and load-displacement analysis of earth structures. Prereq: CVEN 5708 and 5515 or consent of instructor. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3