Theory teaching
Using numerical methods in geostatic analysis. Numerical modeling of terrain in the finite elements method (FEM). Constitutive models of soils and boundary conditions in the finite elements method (FEM). Constitutive models of discontinuities in finite element method. Stresses and strains in finite element method. Using finite element method for determining lateral earth pressure for retaining walls. Stability of slopes using finite element method. Stress-strain analyses for tunnels using finite element method. Using computing programs in getechnical engineering (GEOSLOPE, PLAXIS). Reliability analyses in geotechnical engineering: reliability analyses in slope stability, reliability of the settlement estimates.

Practical teaching
Exercises follow the material of lectures. Computing exercises, preparation of seminar papers.

1. Hadži-Niković, G. 2002.The reliability analyses in geotechnical engineering" -12th Danube European conference -Geotechnical engineering, Passau, 223-226
2. Hadzi-Niković G. (2002): Reliability calculations in stability analyses, 9th National Mine Surveying Conference – Hazard in geotechnical engineering, Varna, Bulgaria.
3. S.Ćorić, 1987. Naponsko-deformacijska analiza tla primenom konačnih elemenata. RGF – Institut za puteve, Beograd
4. Duncan & Wright, 2006: Soil strength and slope stability. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Hoboken, New Jersey
5. F.Silva, W.Lambe & W.A.Marr: Probability and Risk of Slope Failure. Journal og Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental engineering, ASCE, December, 2008.