Advanced Numerical Modelling Solutions
Our Numerical Modelling Technical Community (NMTC) offers a state-of-the-art, consultancy-based approach that provides practical solutions even for the most complex projects. Our unique capabilities ensure practical outcomes that are seamlessly combined with specialist in-house laboratory research and testing.
All NMTC members share a commitment to excellence and a dedication to enhancing the sustainability of operations. We deliver consistent technical excellence, whether assisting clients with hydrology and flood impact assessments, liquefaction and stress-strain behaviour of geostructures or modelling seepage and contaminant transport.
Our team employs numerical models to simulate the response of hydraulic and geostructures such as tailings, waste and water-retaining structures to various types of loading and surface water and groundwater conditions. We also support clients’ water supply and management assessments as well as operational, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
Flac Model – Coupled Static Liquefaction of Tailings and Dam Break Modelling
Safety First
The NMTC brings strategic know-how that supports clients in protecting the environment, safeguarding lives and enhancing operations. By upholding rigorous engineering standards and fostering a culture of innovation, we ensure that our solutions consistently meet and exceed client expectations. Advanced numerical modelling techniques assess the geotechnical, structural, surface, and groundwater risks associated with mining operations and infrastructure. Our solutions align with the highest standards, driven by our commitment to engineering innovation and responsible resource management.
– Discrete Element Modelling of Large Scale Triaxial Testing (1m Diameter)
State-of-the-Art Capabilities
When clients engage our numerical modelling services, they benefit from consultancy-level outcomes encompassing:
- Over 250 Years of Combined Numerical Modelling Experience
Our team combines decades of expertise in numerical modelling, offering insights from over 100 projects across diverse analysis conditions. - Technical Excellence
We use in-house methodologies and state-of-the-art software to deliver cost-effective solutions with efficient turnaround times to the highest technical standards while ensuring optimised outcomes.
Triaxial Testing – Large Scale Triaxial Testing of Rockfill
Stability Analysis – Strength Reduction and LB/UB Theorems
Bespoke Numerical Modelling Services
Our Numerical Modelling services cover all continuum (Finite Element, Finite Difference, Finite Layer, Finite Strain and Boundary Element methods), discontinuum (Distinct and Discrete Element methods), and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling employed in a variety of applications including but not limited to:
- Small and large strain consolidation assessment of earth and tailings materials,
- Stress-strain and deformation analyses (static, dynamic, coupled or uncoupled with flow)
- Surface water modelling (for mine water management, flood modelling, mine closure and progressive rehabilitation and closure)
- Groundwater modelling (MODFLOW-USG, MODPATH, PEST, Non-linear uncertainty analysis, analytical solutions)
- Unsaturated and saturated seepage flow and contaminant transport modelling
- User-developed constitutive models complemented with strong custom coding capabilities in programming languages (e.g. Fortran, Python, C/C++/C#, Fish, Matlab, VBA, etc.) and implementation in numerical modelling software platforms such as FLAC, PLAXIS, PFC, etc.
- Earthquake response analysis
- Soil-Structure interaction assessment
- Dam Breach Assessment (tailings and water retaining structures)
- Design Evaluation and Optimisation
- Performance Based Design
- Forensic analysis and investigation
- Third-Party Review
– Flood Modelling
Meet our Numerical Modelling Team
Featured L to R:
Dr Alfredo Arenas
Technical Community Lead / Senior Principal
Meri Sadeghipour
Associate Engineer
Dr Mahdi Naeini
Associate Engineer
Featured L to R:
Dr Reza Asadi
Experienced Engineer
Dr Hooman Baghban
Senior Engineer
Minh Bui
Senior Associate Engineer
Featured L to R:
Dr Glen Burton
Principal Engineer
Andrew Chapman
Principal Engineer
Dr Roberto Cier
Associate Engineer
Featured L to R:
Dr Behrooz Ghahreman-Nejad
Chief Technical Officer/ Senior Principal
Dr Morteza Ghamgosar
Senior Associate Engineer
Dr Mojtaba Karami
Associate Engineer
Featured L to R:
Dr Nathan Podlich
Senior Engineer
Freeternity Rusinga
Senior Associate
Dr Nima Salimi
Senior Associate Engineer
Featured L to R:
Matthew Stewart
Senior Engineer
Dr Yuqi Tan
Associate Engineer
To learn how our Numerical Modelling Technical Community can support your next project, contact Alfredo Arenas at +61 8 9213 1600
