Mechanics of the continuous medium and constitutive models

With our "continuous environment and constitutive models" course, we open the doors to the study of geotechnics, adapting the complexity of the mechanics of the continuous environment to its practical application in soils and rocks. In a world that constantly lifts new structures, the understanding of these foundations is essential. The course is designed to build a robust theoretical basis from elasticity to plasticity, and familiarize with essential constitutive models to address both elastic and plastic behaviors, and viscous of rocky massifs. You will discover key theoretical tools for the development and interpretation of numerical models in land engineering, which makes this course a valuable investment for professionals to expand their knowledge spectrum and for those interested in the fundamentals of geotechnical engineering.

- Expand knowledge about mechanics from the continuous environment and its application to geotechnics, both for floors and rocks. - Study the foundations of elasticity and elastic behavior of materials. - Learn the principles of plasticity theory and its use in the field of land engineering. - Know the main constituent models used to model soil and rock behavior. - Introduce the student to the viscous behavior that rock massifs can sometimes present. - Provide solid theoretical knowledge about the constituent models of soils and rocks, mainly focused on their application when developing or interpreting numerical models.

The course "Mechanics of the continuous environment and constitutive models" opens numerous doors in industries such as geotechnics, mining and construction. Trained professionals can apply elasticity and plasticity theories in foundation engineering, tunnel design and slope stability. With knowledge in Hardening Soil and Hoek-Brown models, there are opportunities in structural analysis of soils and rocks, as well as in research and development laboratories of geoconstructive materials.

This course prepares you to understand and apply the mechanics of the continuous environment in geotechnics. You will learn about the elastic behavior of materials, principles of plasticity theory and the use of constituent models in soils and rocks. In addition, viscosity concepts are introduced for the analysis of rock massifs, increasing your ability to analyze and use numerical models in land engineering. Ideal to expand theoretical knowledge with practical applications in the field.

Aimed at engineers, geologists, students and professionals in the sector who seek to understand soil and rock mechanics. Ideal for those who wish to learn about elasticity, plasticity and constitutive models without the need to be previous experts. Apt for those who wish to expand their knowledge in geotechnics and numerical modeling applied to land engineering.