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Seminar

"This two day workshop builds on the previous introduction to slope stability course presented by APEGBC and led by Erik Eberhardt, Oldrich Hungr and Doug Stead, and will be of interest to geotechnical engineers and geoscientists interested in new developments in slope characterization, monitoring and analysis, as they apply to highways, mining, forestry and hazard assessment. The course is open to everyone, including those who did not participate in the introductory workshop.

The first part of the course will discuss new developments in slope characterization and monitoring using photogrammetry, terrestrial and airborne laser scanning (LiDAR), and terrestrial and satellite radar interferometry (InSAR). This will be followed by an introduction to advanced slope stability analysis using continuum and discontinuum numerical methods (e.g. finite-element, distinct-element), together with instruction on the best use of these advanced tools. Accompanying these lectures will be a series of tutorials that will provide hands-on experience in the use of several numerical modelling codes and concepts like shear strength reduction (SSR).

The  third part of the workshop will explore the subjects of advanced  landslide runout analysis  using empirical and analytical techniques and  the essentials of quantitative risk analysis (QRA). These will be followed by lectures and hands-on exercises looking at the design of protective structures."

Instructor

Dr. Doug Stead
B.Sc. Hons, Exeter, 1973; M.Sc., Leeds, 1976; Ph.D., Nottingham, 1984
Dr. Stead has over 30 years rock mechanics/engineering geology experience in mining and civil engineering in Africa, Hong Kong, Papua New Guinea, Europe and Canada.  His research emphasizes the investigation of natural hazards and the safe and economic exploitation of resources.  Current work involves the geotechnical application  of remote sensing techniques, numerical modelling of major landslides (e.g. Frank Slide, Hope Slide) and surface mine rock slopes, rock slide induced tsunamis, analysis of ground behaviour adjacent to underground and surface excavations, experimental rock mechanics and acoustic emission.
 
Dr. Erik Eberhardt
Associate Professor, Geological Engineering, Rock Mechanics & Rock Engineering
Dr. Eberhardt received his B. Eng. degree in Geological Engineering and his Master's and Ph.D. in Rock Mechanics & Rock Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan.   He then spent 6 years as a senior research engineer at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology working on a number of tunnelling a rock slope hazard projects.  In 2004, Erik came to UBC where he is an Associate Professor in the Geological Engineering  program.  His research work focuses on the integration of geological mapping, geotechnical monitoring and advanced numerical modelling to better understand complex rock slope failure processes in open pit mining and natural rock slopes.

Dr. Oldrich Hungr
Professor, Engineering Geology
 Dr. Hungr has an interest in all aspects of engineering geology in rock and soils, but his main area is the study of landslides. Before coming to UBC in May 1996, he worked for a number of years in private practice as an engineering geologist. He participated in a variety of projects such as roads, hydro power plants, tunnels, forestry projects and mines. Dr. Hungr was involved in the investigation of landslides, debris flows and avalanches, both natural and those caused by human activities such as slides related to logging or disposal of mine waste. For several years, Dr. Hungr has been trying to develop new techniques for slope stability analysis, modelling of landslide behaviour with emphasis on rapid motion, landslide hazards mapping, quantitative hazard and risk assessment and design of remedial and protective measures. 

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