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    Global FEM Online Workshop Series 2 2025 Cut & Cover Tunnel Design of an Underground Mine Portal

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    • Demonstrates a field-driven workflow for cut & cover tunnel design using MIDAS GTS NX.
    • Explains how to evaluate ground response and compare design alternatives under varying soil conditions.
    • Covers deterministic and sensitivity design approaches to assess the impact of soil parameter changes.
    • Provides guidance on selecting and calibrating soil constitutive models for realistic analysis outcomes.
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    What You'll Take Away

    A clear workflow for cut & cover tunnel modeling in real project environments

    Practical criteria for choosing and calibrating soil constitutive models

    How to evaluate ground behavior and adjust support systems efficiently

    A repeatable approach for deterministic and sensitivity-based design decisions

    Description

    Cut & cover tunnel structures are frequently used for mine portals, where the transition between surface excavation and underground support requires precise control of ground–structure interaction. In these environments, geology, groundwater, and construction sequencing play a critical role in stability and deformation behavior. Designers often need to evaluate deterministic outcomes while also performing sensitivity studies to understand how changes in soil parameters influence performance. Selecting and calibrating soil constitutive models is essential to ensure that the analysis reflects realistic ground behavior.

    This session presents a practical, field-driven approach to cut & cover tunnel design for an underground mine portal using MIDAS GTS NX. You’ll learn how to set up the model, assess ground response, compare design alternatives, and efficiently adapt support systems based on real project considerations.

     

    Who Should Attend

    • Geotechnical / Tunnel Engineers working on cut & cover or portal structures

    • Underground Structure Design Engineers needing practical modeling and sensitivity evaluation

    • Mining & Underground Project Engineers designing or reviewing mine portal access structures

    • FEA / Numerical Analysis Engineers seeking guidance on soil constitutive model selection and calibration 

     

    Why Should Join 

    • See how cut & cover tunnel design decisions are made in real projects

    • Learn practical workflows for model setup, verification, and adjustment

    • Understand when and how to apply deterministic vs sensitivity design approaches

    • Gain clear guidance on selecting and calibrating soil constitutive models for reliable results

     

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    Gary Preddey Projects Director 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.
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