• Cancellation Policy

Seminar Description

This two day workshop builds on the previous introduction to slope stability course presented by APEGBC and led by Erik Eberhardt, Doug Stead and Scott McDougall 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.

Instructors:

Dr. Erik Eberhardt, P.Eng.
Associate Professor, Geological Engineering, Rock Mechanics & Rock Engineering, University of British Columbia
Dr. Eberhardt received his B. Eng. degree in Geological Engineering and his Masters in Mining Rock Mechanics from the University of Saskatchewan.   Dr. Eberhardt went on to receive his PH.D. 1998 in Geotechnical Rock Engineering after which he spent 5 years as a senior research associate and lecturer at ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology).  In 2004, Erik came to UBC and is now an Associate Professor here at UBC.  The goal of Erik’s work is to improve our ability to effectively assess, monitor and predict rock mass behaviour and the potential for catastrophic failure - both spatially (in three-dimensions) and temporally (i.e. 4-D).

Dr. Doug Stead, P.Eng.
Resource Geotechnics/Earth Sciences, Simon Fraser University
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. Scott McDougall, P.Eng.
Geotechnical Engineer, BGC ENGINEERING INC.
Scott is a geotechnical engineer with BGC Engineering Inc. in Vancouver.  The focus of his Ph.D. work was the dynamics of rapid landslides and, specifically, the development of a state-of-the-art 3D computer model for the simulation of rapid landslide motion.  Scott has co-authored a number of journal and conference papers on this subject.  Through the course of his work, he has analysed dozens of landslide case studies and has consulted on several projects involving landslide runout prediction.

What Previous Participants have said about this Seminar:

• "A pleasure to be instructed by people who are experts in their field and enthusiastic about their subject matter."
• "An excellent session, good overview of analyses methods, practical applications and a mix of presentation and hand on exercises."
• "Quality of instructors was excellent. I highly recommend it!"

Cancellation Policy

Registered attendees unable to attend the event may designate a substitute, provided APEGBC receives written notification at least one business day prior to the event. Registration information for the substitute attendee should accompany the notice. If notice of cancellation of registration is received:

•  5 business days or more prior to the event, a refund will be processed
•  Less than 5 business days prior to the event, no refunds apply

Substitute registrants are permitted up to the day of the seminar and member/non-member fees will be applied. The organizers reserve the right to cancel the event if less than the minimum required participants have registered. Liability limited to registration fee.

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