This training is an introduction to continuous modeling with FLAC2D and FLAC3D. At the end of the course, participants will master the graphical interface, documentation and the main modeling steps. Concepts are illustrated using a tunnel excavation example, from building the model geometry to results analysis. This introductory course provides the foundation for more advanced use of the software, which can be covered in more specific training modules.
Itasca Denver, Inc., a subsidiary of Itasca International Inc., provides consulting services in groundwater hydrology, contaminant hydrogeology, and aqueous geochemistry. Itasca Denver’s scientists and engineers specialize in solving hydrogeologic-related problems in the mining, petroleum, and environmental industries. We work directly with industries, government agencies, law firms, and as specialists to other consulting firms; our roles address a wide range of water resource issues. Our extensive experience with quantitative assessment of groundwater flow and water quality enables us to efficiently provide our clients with reliable information that is critical for attaining their operational and environmental goals as well as for navigating the complex technical, legal, and permitting aspects of water resources.