Advanced Slope Stability Analysis with SlopeX and FLAC3D

This course is designed for beginner to intermediate users of SlopeX software. The course covers software fundamentals, basic theoretical background, pre-processing (input parameters, geometry preparation, file structure, etc.) and post-processing (plotting, model interpretation and reporting).
The participants are encouraged to bring geometries to the workshop from the site or projects that work on. At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to construct and analyse a 3D open pit numerical model, generate model output/plots and interpret the results.
All workshop participants should have a basic knowledge of engineering mechanics such as understanding of stress, strain and displacement and geotechnical engineering fundamentals such as failure criteria (Mohr-Coulomb and Hoek-Brown) and key strength parameters (UCS, Cohesion, Friction Angle, GSI, Tensile Strength, mi etc.). In addition, basic CAD skills using any mining software (e.g. importing/exporting or converting geometries) is desirable. Participants should also be familiar with 3D geometrical objects such as strings, wireframes, surface, solid and points.

Workshop Presenters:

Dr. Abouzar Vakili, PhD, MAusIMM(CP), RPEQ, Principal Geotechnical Engineer at Mining One Pty Ltd, Executive Director at Cavroc

Abouzar Vakili, Principal Geotechnical Engineer. Doctor of Philosophy in Mining Geomechanics, Master of Engineering (Mining), Bachelor of Mining Engineering (Honours), MAusIMM
Abouzar is a Principal Geotechnical Engineer and numerical modelling specialist with over 16 years of experience in operations, geotechnical analysis, design and research. His expertise is primarily in applying advanced analytical techniques for geotechnical engineering and design. He has worked on studies involving large open pits and deep, high stress underground mines. He has authored more than 30 technical papers and articles and he is an AusIMM Chartered Professional and Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland. Abouzar is also the founder of Cavroc, a software company which facilitates cutting-edge geotechnical numerical modelling for all geotechnical engineers in an easy and user-friendly platform without the need for specialised skills.

Dr. Aidan Ford, B. Eng(Mining), GradDip(Maths), PhD(Civil), MAusIMM, Senior Geotechnical Engineer at Mining One Pty Ltd

Aidan Ford, Senior Geotechnical Engineer. Doctor of Philosophy in Rock Engineering, Graduate Diploma of Mathematics, Bachelor of Mining Engineering (Honours), MAusIMM.
Aidan has 10 years of operational and consulting experience. He has skills ranging from site-based engineering through to technical analysis using empirical, statistical and numerical methods. Aidan's PhD thesis focused mainly on probabilistic, multi-scale methods for estimating the characteristics of rock using nonparametric, parametric and stochastic statistical methods. Aidan holds university qualifications in Mining Engineering from UNSW, Mathematics from Charles Sturt University, and a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Queensland. Aidan's PhD thesis focused on multi-scale methods for probabilistically defining rockmass parameters at various scales for slope stability analysis.