Advance Your Numerical Modeling Expertise with 3DEC — Build Skills That Drive Better Decisions

This advanced online training is crafted specifically for engineers who already understand numerical modeling and are ready to expand their capabilities with 3DEC. Through a dynamic, step‑by‑step learning progression, you’ll move from foundational concepts to increasingly complex applications, gaining both the fluency and confidence needed to model real‑world geomechanical challenges.

What sets this training apart is our commitment to learning through application. Every concept is anchored in real case studies—practical engineering scenarios that demonstrate how leading practitioners use 3DEC to solve difficult problems. You’ll benefit from peer‑to‑peer knowledge exchange, instructor insights drawn from active consulting work, and theory that is distilled into only what’s essential for expert‑level modeling.

You’ll engage with hands‑on exercises, guided PowerPoint modules, open group discussions, and targeted theoretical refreshers that bring clarity to rock and soil mechanics fundamentals. To ensure you leave with validated competence, the course concludes with a short quiz assessing your understanding of the key principles covered.

By the end of this training, you will be able to:

• Understand the 3DEC numerical approach and recognize the types of engineering problems it is uniquely equipped to solve.
• Navigate the 3DEC user interface with confidence—accessing, visualizing, and interpreting model results effectively.
• Apply the recommended modeling workflow to build and simulate a complete, simple case from start to finish.

Course Outline

• Introduction to Itasca software and 3DEC
• Model building: geometry creation and project setup
• Modeling steps: constitutive models, boundaries, structural elements
• Applied example: simple tunnel excavation
• Advanced tools introduction: scripting (FISH/Python), complex meshing, and enriched physical processes

If you’re ready to deepen your modeling expertise and learn directly from engineers who apply 3DEC daily in high‑stakes consulting environments, this training is your next strategic step.

Secure your seat and take your modeling capabilities to the next level.

Live Online Training — March 11–12, 2026
Level up your expertise with our immersive two‑day virtual training event. Taking place March 11–12, 2026, this live online session combines expert instruction, interactive learning, and practical exercises to help you build skills you can apply immediately.