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MIDAS GTS-NX Seminar and Hands-on Training
Mastering Geotechnical Numerical Analysis
To Build Resilient Urban Infrastructure
Organized by MIDAS in collaboration with IGS Delhi Chapter and IIT Delhi
    🕘9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (IST)
📍LH 316, Lecture Hall Complex, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), New Delhi – 110016

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For any enquiries or assistance, or if you wish to reach out to us, please contact us at india@midasit.com

Overview

Geotechnical underground engineering deals with the analysis and design of structures built below the ground surface, such as tunnels, shafts, basements, and underground stations. Due to the complex, nonlinear behavior of soils and rocks, and their interaction with underground structures, numerical analysis has become an indispensable tool in the modern geotechnical engineer’s toolkit.

 

Numerical analysis, particularly through Finite Element Method (FEM) tools like MIDAS GTS NX, plays a crucial role in modern geotechnical engineering. In the context of underground excavation and ground improvement, it provides deep insight into soil-structure interaction, helps predict potential failures, and supports optimized and safe designs.

 

Why numerical analysis is crucial ?

• Capturing Complex Soil-Structure Interaction
• Simulation of Construction Stages
• Modeling Nonlinear and Anisotropic Ground Conditions
• Predicting Ground Movements and Settlements
• Analysis of Retaining Structures and complex geo-structural systems
• Safety and Stability Assessment
• Groundwater and Seepage Analysis
• Dynamic and Seismic Analysis
• Optimization and Risk Reduction

Event Highlights

🔹 Keynote Sessions by Expert Speakers
The first half of the event will feature two distinguished speakers:
🎙️Dr. Altaf Usmani (Chairman, IGS Delhi Chapter)
🎙️Er. Chiranjib Sarkar (Principal Engineer, GEOCONSULT India Pvt Ltd)
🎙️Mr. Vatan Sharma (Geotechnical Engineer, MIDAS Research & Development Centre (I) Pvt Ltd)
 
🔹 Hands-On Training Workshop
The second half of the event will be an interactive, instructor-led hands-on training session where participants will perform following operations using cutting-edge advanced tool for geotechnical analysis MIDAS GTS-NX:
⁍ Understanding the problem overview of a deep excavation project requiring detailed FEM analysis.
⁍ Use CAD based commands to draw ground layers, excavation area, retaining structures (diaphragm walls, sheet piles etc.)
⁍ Defining constitutive material models for soil and structural elements.
⁍ Leveraging advanced hybrid mesh types to generate high quality meshes simulating accuracy around critical geometry areas.
⁍ Utilizing wall-soil interaction interface options to simulate nonlinear contact properties and applying boundary constraints.
⁍ Applying gravity, surcharge and water pressure loads.
⁍ Perform initial stress generation and construction staging analysis.
⁍ For water-bearing soils, include seepage analysis and consider dewatering effects.
⁍ Analyzing key outputs at each construction stage (including in-situ and post construction effects): deformations and stresses in ground and retaining earth structures. Using contours, graphs and tables to interpret results. 
⁍ Generating a high quality and intuitive 3D PDF project report.

Agenda
  • 9:00 AM-9:15 AM

    Registration & distribution of welcome kits

  • 9:15 AM-9:30 AM

    Opening Ceremony by IGS Delhi Chapter Committee

  • 9:30 AM-10:30 AM

    Understanding the ground beneath: Geotechnical Engineering Basics by Dr. Altaf Usmani

  • 10:30 AM-11:30 AM

    Case studies on numerical analysis of underground excavations, tunnels, and slope protection works by Er. Chiranjib Sarkar

  • 11:30 AM-11:45 AM

    Tea Break

  • 11:45 AM-1:00 PM

    Simulating FEM models of staged excavations to slope stability to tunnel systems - One-stop solution for geotechnical analysis by Mr. Vatan Sharma

  • 1:00 PM-2:00 PM

    Lunch Break

  • 2:00 PM-3:45 PM

    Hands-on training Part 1

  • 3:45 PM-4:00 PM

    Tea Break

  • 4:00 PM-5:45 PM

    Hands-on training Part 2

  • 5:45 PM-6:00 PM

    Closing Ceremony and Certificate Distribution

Registrations are now closed.


For any enquiries or assistance, or if you wish to reach out to us, please contact us at india@midasit.com

Speaker
  • Dr. Altaf Usmani
    Chairman, IGS Delhi Chapter and AGM (Technical), Underground, Engineers India Ltd (EIL)     Lead Geotechnical Expert with 15+ Years of Experience, geotechnical professional with over 15 years of experience post-Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering. Specializing in slope stability analysis and designing and constructing underground structures such as tunnels and caverns. Key areas of expertise include soil investigations, advanced soil testing, numerical modeling, and geotechnical design for complex infrastructure projects. Known for delivering technically sound and field-validated solutions across challenging geological conditions.
  • Eng. Chiranjib Sarkar
    Principal Engineer, Geoconsult India     Mr. Chiranjib Sarkar is a Post Graduate Civil Engineer with more than 16 years of extensive experience in Detailed Design, Design Management, Geo-Technical Investigation, and Execution Planning for Metro, Railway, Road, and Bridge projects. His contributions span metro projects in eight major cities across India. Principal Engineer at GEOCONSULT India, Mr. Sarka,r leads significant tunnel and underground projects domestically and internationally. Presently, he is serving as the Lead Structural Designer for the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Package C2, Jaipur Metro JP03, NFR Tunnel T12, and many more.
  • Eng. Vatan Sharma
    Senior Geotechnical Engineer, MIDAS IT     Vatan Sharma is a Senior Geotechnical Engineer at the MIDAS Research and Development Centre and holds a postgraduate degree in Earthquake Engineering from IIT Roorkee. With extensive experience in geotechnical and hydropower engineering, he has contributed significantly to underground and tunnel design projects. He is also actively engaged in delivering technical training sessions for renowned government agencies and multinational corporations. His training expertise covers a broad range of topics, including tunnels, slopes, excavations, dams, hydropower projects, and other geotechnical engineering applications.