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FLAC3D Fundamentals

Master 3D continuum modeling for geotechnical applications.

  • 24 hours
  • 4 modules
FLAC3D Fundamentals

Course preview

Videos & teaching samples

What you will build in the first week of training.

Course overview

What you will build in the first week of training.

8 min

Step-by-step zoning for a representative tunnel cross-section.

Meshing walkthrough

Step-by-step zoning for a representative tunnel cross-section.

13 min

Reading displacement contours and validation checks.

Results interpretation

Reading displacement contours and validation checks.

18 min

About this course

Comprehensive FLAC3D training covering meshing, constitutive models, and tunnel excavation simulation.

What you will learn

Build calibrated 3D continuum models for tunnels and excavations
Choose constitutive models for soil, rock, and interfaces
Run staged construction and interpret ground response
Document assumptions for audit-ready simulation reports

Requirements

Basic geotechnical knowledge. Laptop required.

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Yes — once enrolled you can revisit lessons and materials for this course.

What background do I need?

Each course lists prerequisites on its page. Intermediate geotechnical knowledge is typical for simulation workshops.

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Do I receive a certificate of completion?

Yes — after finishing all required modules you can download a certificate from your account.

Curriculum

  1. 1
    Introduction & Theory

    Rock mechanics fundamentals and FLAC3D workflow

    25 min

  2. 2
    Mesh Generation

    Structured grids, zoning strategy, and quality checks

    40 min

  3. 3
    Constitutive Models

    Elastic, Mohr–Coulomb, and advanced soil/rock laws

    35 min

  4. 4
    Simulation Workshop

    Hands-on staged tunnel excavation model

    55 min