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Cablebolts are used in mining and rock engineering, to control the stability of underground structures or rock slopes, when the rock mass needs to be reinforced to a larger depth. The advantages of cablebolts are the long reinforcement length and the high load-bearing capacity. ​

Traditionally in PLAXIS, structural elements such as node-to-node anchor and embedded beam, or their combinations, are commonly used to model rock reinforcements. However, since the material parameters of embedded beam are highly tailored to pile behaviors, according to the purpose that it was initially developed for, it is then less straightforward to translate properly the rock reinforcement properties into input parameters required by the material set. ​

This led to the introduction of the cable element that allows for a more straightforward definition of reinforcement parameters that are in line with rock engineering practice, as well as their calibration against specific test results, e.g. pull-out test, for the evaluation of mechanical parameters. The new element complements the missing capabilities of traditional embedded beam has, when it comes to rock reinforcement modelling, and is capable of producing relevant behaviors geared towards the mining and rock engineering practice.​

The webinar comprises of​

• Numerical formulation and properties of the cable element ​
• Types of rock reinforcement based on coupling mechanisms​
• Modelling cable-bolt reinforcement​

Join us for an informative webinar where we'll delve into the fascinating world of PLAXIS. ​

Take advantage of this opportunity to enhance your geotechnical analysis skills. Register now to secure your spot!​

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