FLAC3D Training: Static and Dynamic Numerical Modeling Training
DATE: June 16 – 17, 2025
LOCATION: Istanbul, Türkiye
We’re excited to announce an exclusive opportunity to learn from one of the most experienced names in numerical modeling: Dr. Jim Hazzard, Product Manager at Itasca Software, will be leading a two-day, hands-on FLAC3D Geotechnical Training
Registration is hosted by our Turkish reseller GEOgrup.
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Designed to benefit both beginners and advanced modelers, this exclusive training offers a rare opportunity to build practical skills and gain insights from one of the field’s most experienced professionals, with a focus on real-world applications and geotechnical problem-solving.
Who would benefit from this training?:
- Civil Engineers
- Seismic Engineers
- Geotechnical Modelers
- Anyone interested in advanced geomechanics
Pricing
$650
Agenda
Day 1: June 16 – FLAC3D Basic Training – Static
This course is ‘hands-on” and includes using software examples therefore a laptop is required. FLAC3D Basic Training provides a foundational introduction to geotechnical modeling with FLAC3D, covering essential topics such as:
- FLAC3D User Interface
- Grid Generation
- Basic constitutive models and properties
- Model solving and monitoring
- Plotting and interpreting results
- Factor of safety
- Fluid flow
- Structural support
Day 2: June 17 – FLAC3D Advanced Training – Dynamic
This course is ‘hands-on” and includes using software examples therefore a laptop is required. FLAC3D Advanced Training builds on fundamental concepts to explore more complex topics required for dynamic geotechnical simulations such as:
- Advanced constitutive models
- Introduction to FISH
- Wave propagation
- Dynamic boundary conditions
- Damping
- Ground motion processing
- Liquefaction
- Structural support
Registration is hosted by our Turkish reseller GEOgrup.
Instructor
Day 1-2
Jim Hazzard, Ph.D. (Geophysics)
Principal Engineer, Software Manager, 3DEC Product Manager
Jim Hazzard is a geological engineer with a Ph.D. in geophysics. He has extensive experience in software development for geomechanics and he is currently the Software Manager at Itasca Consulting Group, as well as product manager and primary developer for 3DEC.
Dr. Hazzard is also a consultant with Itasca and has worked on several projects evaluating the stability of open pit and underground mines. Other interests include numerical modeling of seismicity and hydraulic fracture. Dr. Hazzard is a registered Professional Engineer in Ontario, Canada.
Education
Ph.D. (Numerical Modeling of Acoustic Emissions and Dynamic Rock), 1998
Keele University, Keele, UK
B.Sc. (Geological Engineering and Geophysics), 1994
Queen’s University, Ontario, Canada