WORKSHOP: DESIGN OF DEEP EXCAVATIONS - THEORY, METHODS AND SOFTWARE APPLICATION
TIME AND DATE: March 26, 2025 - 9 AM to 5 PM EST
6.5 PDH Credits Available
Price: Only $850 / Attendee
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About
Mastering Deep Excavation Design – Now with AI-Assisted Modeling!
In this workshop, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of deep excavation design, starting with fundamental principles and progressing to advanced applications. From theory and simple examples to real-world case studies, this workshop will cover essential design methods, best practices, and industry tricks, distilling years of engineering expertise into a single session.
FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE:
This workshop blends theory with real-world application. Participants will:
✅ Refresh their knowledge of deep excavation design methods and global standards
✅ Learn to apply these methods within advanced software applications
✅ Explore multiple excavation types and simulations, including deep excavations near tunnels
✅ Gain hands-on experience with AI-assisted modeling and analysis
✅ Extend their problem-solving skills and discover economic alternative solutions
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Agenda
WORKSHOP - AGENDA
Part 1: Introduction
Presented by Dimitrios Konstantakos, PE, CEO Deep Excavation LLC
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Introduction to deep excavations
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Deep excavation design challenges
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Deep excavation methods & limitations
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NEW: AI-Assisted Generated Models for Deep Excavations
Part 2: Deep Excavation Design Methods & Theoretical Background
Presented by Nikolaos Lesgidis, PhD, EU PE, Lead Developer Deep Excavation LLC
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Limit equilibrium analysis methods
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Non-linear analysis approach (soil springs method)
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Finite element analysis background
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Deep excavation design case studies
Part 3: Deep Excavation Design Examples - Practice and Software Applications
Presented by Dimitrios Mamoglou, EU PE, Senior Engineer Deep Excavation LLC
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Introduction to DeepEX software
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Deep excavation models (cantilever wall, cofferdam, anchored excavations, deadman systems, top-down excavations, circular shafts)
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Slope Stability Analysis & soil nails in DeepEX
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3D excavation models - simulation & analysis
John Damm | Geotechnical Engineer, Bechtel NS&E
Eric Lahita, President Lahita Engineering
"Overall, I thought it was a great class!. I learned a great deal of info, and I’m sure the powerpoint slides will come in handy as a reference."
Alexandre Leblanc,ing.
Substructur Expert-conseil, Montreal, Canada
Tajudeen Bakare, Lead Bridge Engineer, CT Consultants
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Testimonials
SOME WORDS FROM OUR WORKSHOP PARTICIPANT PROFESSIONALS!
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Team
OUR EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTORS
WORKSHOP INSTRUCTOR: DIMITRIOS C. KONSTANTAKOS, P.E.
Dimitrios C. Konstantakos, P.E., is the founder and CEO of Deep Excavation LLC, a developer of user-friendly, high-quality, deep excavation calculation and design software. He is also the current chair of the American Society of Civil Engineers’ Earth Retaining Structures Committee. Mr. Konstantakos holds a master of science degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a BS degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Lowell. He has been involved in the design of bridge foundations, tunnels, deep excavations, finite element simulations, piers and bulkheads, pile foundations, and field inspections. Mr. Konstantakos has also taught Support of Excavation Systems as an adjunct professor at New York University.
WORKSHOP INSTRUCTOR: DIMITRIOS MAMOGLOU, P.E. EU
Dimitrios Mamoglou, P.E. EU is a professional Structural/Geotechnical Engineer, cooperating with Deep Excavation LLC since 2010. Mr Mamoglou has been involved with the company's software products development, production of technical documents and manuals, as well as with the technical support and training of users in the effective use of geotechnical engineering programs. Mr. Mamoglou holds a Diploma of Engineeging Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He is a Certified Professional Engineer in EU, and he has been involved in the design of pile foundations, helical pile projects and deep excavations.
WORKSHOP INSTRUCTOR: NIKOLAOS LESGIDIS, P.E. EU
Nikolaos Lesgidis, P.E. EU, PhD, M.ASCE is a lead software engineer (computational geotechnics) in Deep Excavation LLC, responsible for the development of the Finite Element Analysis modules of the DeepEX and DeepFND software suites. He is the co-author of over 15 high impact journal and international conference publications in the field of soil structure interaction and computational mechanics. Dr. Lesgidis holds a Dpl.Ing and a Phd in Civil Engineering from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He is a Certified Professional Engineer in EU, and has been involved in numerous research projects worldwide.