Mathematical and Physical Modelling in Rock Engineering

The course is focused on mathematical and physical modeling, including basic principles of models, starting relationships and equations, principles of individual modeling methods (finite element method, boundary element method, finite difference method, discrete elements). Furthermore, the student acquainted with the principles of stochastic modeling (Monte Carlo simulation method, the method LHS) and back analysis methods and their application to input data objectification of mathematical models and increase their explanatory power.