| SKILLS |
| Software | FLAC 3D and 2D, PFC 3D, UDEC and 3DEC, Rocscience Software collection (Phase, Unwedge, Swedge, Slide, Rocsupport, Dips). |
| Mechanized excavation |
Prediction of hard rock TBMs penetration rate and performance factor, subsidence in EPB tunneling and evaluation of required thrust in shielded TBMs. |
| Numerical simulation |
Flow analysis in continuum and dis-continuum media, hydro-mechanical couple analysis, slope stability analysis in static and dynamics modes and stability analysis of underground excavations. |
| Site characterization |
Engineering classification of rock mass and soil based on laboratory and in-situ tests, joint sets mapping and core logging. |
| Support design | Design the temporary and final support of underground openings and slopes applying practical, analytical and numerical approaches. |
