The British Geotechnical Association (BGA) is the principal association for geotechnical engineers in the UK.
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The British Geotechnical Association
06.02.2024
1830 - 2000
University of Leeds, School of Engineering, Theatre A, Leeds, LS2 9JT
BGA Meetings
Tea and coffee will be available from 18:00
The use of high end numerical methods such as Finite Element, Finite Difference and Boundary Element analysis have become common place in many design offices. These methods are particularly useful for optimising and checking detailed designs. However, for the development and comparison of design solutions it is important to quickly develop concept designs without resorting to complex analysis.
This lecture concentrates on methods to quickly assess concept designs to allow comparative pricing. The use of design charts and simple analysis allows for the feasibility of design solutions to be determined.
The lecture considers the applicability of rules of thumb and presents design methods that euphemistically fit onto the back of envelopes or cigarette packages.
Despite its title, the lecture relies heavily on work done by Rankine and Glossop lecturers.
Coffey Geotechnics Limited
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