Event | Global FEM Workshop Series 2025 : Edition 2: Tunneling From Simulation to Real Application

Continuing Our Journey, Together

The first edition of GGWS showed us something important when engineers learn together, we elevate the standard of real-world engineering practice.

The collaboration, questions, and insights shared across regions proved that this is more than a webinar series. It’s a growing community of engineers committed to mastering geotechnical design.

That is why we are introducing a new, focused edition dedicated entirely to Tunneling.

To deepen your learning experience, this edition includes:

- Topic-specific technical references and engineering notes

- Model files & tutorials to help you apply what you learn

- A LinkedIn Certificate Badge, awarded through mini-assignments that reinforce hands-on understanding

Join engineers around the world who are pushing tunneling analysis forward not just in theory, but in practice. Let’s keep learning, building, and advancing together.

Why Join This Series

Modern tunneling isn’t just about running models. It’s about interpreting ground behavior and construction decisions together.

In this series, you will learn how to:

- Understand how geology affects deformation and support

- Connect numerical analysis → construction staging → field practice

- Compare excavation strategies and evaluate their impacts

- Interpret results to improve safety, efficiency, and constructability

- Build a clearer, more confident design approach

And you’ll learn with engineers worldwide exchanging practical workflows shaped by real projects.

Who Should Attend

Tunnel & geotechnical engineers who want practical, field-ready tunneling analysis not just theory.

You’ll benefit if you are:

- Design or analyze NATM/SEM or cut & cover tunnels
- Need clear guidance on excavation control & support systems

- Want to interpret 3D numerical results with confidence

- Aim to apply FEM modeling directly to real site conditions

💻 Session Highlights

Sesson 1.
Nov 13, 2025
Construction Strategies for NATM/SEM Tunnels in Residual Porous Clayey Soil: A Case Study from the São Paulo Metro, Brazil ▪️Speaker: Osvaldo P M Vitali | Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
▪️Key Topics: 3D FEM modeling for shallow NATM/SEM tunnels — understanding soil–structure interaction, optimizing excavation sequences, and improving settlement prediction through advanced constitutive modeling.Interaction
Sesson 2.
Nov 19, 2025
Cut & Cover Tunnel Design of an Underground Mine Portal ▪️Speaker: Gary Preddey | Projects Director, Newbridge Civil Pty Ltd
▪️Key Topics:
Sesson 3.
Nov 27, 2025
Numerical Modelling of Underground Excavations and Tunnelling Works: Research and Practice ▪️Speaker: Chiranjib Sarkar | Principal Engineer, GEOCONSULT India
▪️Key Topic: Understanding how ground conditions and seismicity affect tunnel behavior.
This presentation compares tunnel responses under varying soil profiles, overburden depths,
and seismic levels through numerical modeling — providing practical correlations for design decisions.

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Session 1. Slot Schedule (Nov 13)

Session 1 will be streamed twice a day to fit your time zone.

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🌍 Region	Slot 1 (03:00 GMT)	Slot 2 (08:00 GMT)
Europe (CEST)	07:00	10:00
India (IST)	10:30	13:30
SEA / SG / HK	12:00 – 13:00	15:00 – 16:00
Australia (AEST)	15:00	18:00
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For the other slot, a MIDAS technical expert will lead the live Q&A, and all questions submitted during the webinar will be shared with the external speaker for follow-up.

Session 2. Slot Schedule (Nov 19)

Session 2 will be streamed twice a day to fit your time zone.

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🌍 Region	Slot 1 (03:00 GMT)	Slot 2 (08:00 GMT)
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SEA / SG / HK	09:00 – 10:00	15:00 – 16:00
Australia (AEST)	12:00	18:00
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For the other slot, a MIDAS technical expert will lead the live Q&A, and all questions submitted during the webinar will be shared with the external speaker for follow-up.

Session 3. Slot Schedule (Nov 27)

Session 3 will be streamed Once a day to fit your time zone.

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🌍 Region	Slot 1 (03:00 GMT)
Europe (CEST)	10:00
India (IST)	13:30
SEA / SG / HK	15:00 – 16:00
Australia (AEST)	18:00
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For the other slot, a MIDAS technical expert will lead the live Q&A, and all questions submitted during the webinar will be shared with the external speaker for follow-up.

🎙️Speakers

Osvaldo P. M. Vitali

Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering l the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

Osvaldo P. M. Vitali, Ph.D., P.E., is an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, specializing in geotechnical and tunneling engineering. He earned his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Purdue University and is a licensed Professional Engineer in Hawaiʻi. Dr. Vitali has over 15 years of professional experience in the design and numerical modeling of tunnels, deep excavations, and underground structures in complex ground conditions. His research currently focuses primarily on tunnel–ground–structure interaction under complex loading and geotechnical conditions.

Gary Preddey

Projects Director l Newbridge Civil Pty Ltd

Gary P. Preddey is a structural engineer with 30 years of experience designing buried structures in road, rail, and mining applications. He is a long-time member of various Australian/New Zealand Standard Committees, including the bridge code AS5100,buried corrugated metal structures AS/NZS2041, and earth retaining walls AS4678.He is a founding partner in the Australian civil engineering business Newbridge Civil Pty Ltd.

Chiranjib Sarkar

Principal Engineer l GEOCONSULT India

Mr. Chiranjib Sarkar, Principal Engineer at GEOCONSULT India, has over 16 years of experience in tunnel and metro design projects across India.
An active member of TAI and IGS, he’s an award-winning tunneling expert currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Tunnel Design at Jadavpur University.

🎁 Attendee's Benefits

Register now to gain full access to premium resources, including a trial license and comprehensive tutorials designed to help you maximise your experience with MIDAS. Don't miss this opportunity to explore powerful engineering solutions!

4-Week GTS NX Training License Get full access to GTS NX for 4 weeks free.
Use the software to practice the workflows covered in the sessions and experiment with real tunneling scenarios.
Exclusive Technical Resources from Speakers Receive session-specific reference materials prepared directly by our speakers:case studies, analysis notes, modeling guides, and practical insights that connect theory to field conditions.
LinkedIn Certificate Earn recognized proof of your learning:
Demonstrate your learning with official certification.
- 1 mini-assignment → PDF Certificate of Completion
- 3 mini-assignments → LinkedIn Shareable Certificate (with Credential ID)
🔗 Assignment Submission Form
Special Product Discount — Up to 40% Off Participants receive an exclusive 40% discount
on MIDAS solutions. Plus, register between
Nov 3 – Nov 14 to receive an additional 10% early bonus discount.A limited-time offer for GGWS participants only.

📋 Webinar Details

Date :

S1. November 13, 2025

S2. November 19, 2025

S3. November 27, 2025

Time : Two live time slots are available for each session 👉🏼Check your local time here

Duration : Varies by session (typically 60–90 minutes)
Platform : GoToWebinar (Live)
Language: English

🟠 A live join link will be sent to your registered email one day before each session.
🟠 You will have access to all sessions, including on-demand replays (limited access for Americas only).
🟠 To receive your Certificate of Completion, you must:
✓ 1 mini-assignment → PDF Certificate of Completion

✓3 mini-assignments → LinkedIn Shareable Certificate with Credential ID

🔗 Assignment Submission Form

🟠 Assignments must be submitted by December 5, 2025 (KST).
🟠 The certificate will be issued and sent via email on December 12, 2025.
🟠 All resources (training licenses, models, tutorials) will be sent via email after registration or each session.

FAQ

Q. Is this training program free of charge?

Yes. The Global Geotechnical Webinar Series 2025 is completely free of charge. Once registered, you’ll get access to all live and on-demand sessions, expert talks, hands-on tasks, and learning materials — at no cost.

Q. How do I earn the certificate?

The requirements for earning the certificate are :

✅ Submit 1 assignment by Dec 5, 2025

(PDF Certificate of Completion)
✅ Submit 3 assignments in total by Dec 5, 2025

(LinkedIn Shareable Certificate with Credential ID)

🚩Certificates will be emailed to qualified participants on Dec 12, 2025.

☑️ What to do next From your session follow-up or session page: download model & tutorial → run → upload via the submission form

🔗 Assignment Submission Form

Q. How is my progress tracked?

Attendance is tracked automatically when you join with your personal join link (no extra steps). Assignments are counted after we verify your submission.

Q. Where can I get the assignment files and how should I submit them?

You can download the assignment files from replay pages of each session, and they will also be sent via email after the webinar ends. Once completed, please submit your assignments through the form link below.

🔗 Assignment Submission Form

Q. Can I receive webinar materials?

Yes, we provide all webinar materials only to those who attend the live session.
On the day after each live session, you will receive an email at 9:00 AM (your local time) with the model/assignment files, the recording, and the slides.

Q. How can I receive my training license?

The training license is provided only to registrants. If you’ve already registered for the workshop, you can find your training license in your webinar registration confirmation email.

If you’d like the license resent, please visit the page below and request a resend. Be sure to enter the same email address you used when registering for the webinar.

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Session 1. Slot Info

Each session will be streamed twice a day to fit your time zone.

Check your regional time below and join at your convenience.

🌍 Region	Slot 1 (03:00 GMT)	Slot 2 (08:00 GMT)
Europe (CEST)	05:00	10:00
India (IST)	08:30	13:30
SEA / SG / HK	10:00 – 11:00	15:00 – 16:00
Australia (AEST)	13:00	18:00
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For the other slot, a MIDAS technical expert will lead the live Q&A, and all questions submitted during the webinar will be shared with the external speaker for follow-up.