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Numerical analysis using finite element and finite difference methods has transformed from a niche to a mainstream design tool within geotechnics in the last decade. This is due to the development of sophisticated yet accessible 2D and 3D programs that model the ground and adjacent structures, together with increased training in the use of this technology. Many lessons are learned through hindsight. Looking at case histories is not only a great way to understand post design behaviour of the structures installed; there are also significant benefits in learning from what others have done, through both their positive and negative experiences. This seminar will highlight successes, near misses and failures in geotechnical engineering when involving the use of numerical analysis. Two eminent geotechnical engineering professionals who have helped pioneer the development and application of these programs will give keynote lectures during morning and afternoon sessions. There will also be presentations by a number of leading geotechnical engineering companies on their experiences using numerical analysis. Venue: East Midlands Conference Centre, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RJ Further information can be found on: www.nafems.org/geo12<http://www.nafems.org/geo12> -- You cannot change the past but you can improve the future by working on the present. -- Follow the events of the School of Civil Engineering on twitter: @civeng_unibham<http://twitter.com/#!/civeng_unibham> -- Eur. Ing. Prof. Andrew H.C. Chan (陳衍昌): Professor in Computational Engineering Deputy Head of School and Head of Learning and Teaching School of Civil Engineering, The University of Birmingham B15 2TT Tel: +44 121 41 45100 Fax: +44 121 41 43675 Mobile: +44 77099 68522 Email/ Linkedin: [log in to unmask] skype: aquila_eagle Personal email/MSN Messenger/facebook: [log in to unmask] The contents of this email may be privileged and are confidential. It may not be disclosed to or used by anyone other than the addressee, nor copied in any way. If received in error please notify the sender and then delete it from your system. Should you communicate with me by email, you consent to the University of Birmingham monitoring and reading any such correspondence.