A Three-Day Hands-on Workshop on

INTEGRATED GEOTECHNICAL AND STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS WITH PLAXIS 2D & SACS

Organised by School of Infrastructure, IIT Bhubaneswar in association with IGS Bhubaneswar Chapter

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Key Information 💡

🗓️ Dates

13 - 15 November, 2025 (3 Days)

📍 Venue

School of Infrastructure, IIT Bhubaneswar

🛠️ Collaboration

Bentley Systems (PLAXIS & SACS Software)

Workshop Coordinators

Dr. Sumanta Haldar & Dr. Shantanu Patra

School of Infrastructure, IIT Bhubaneswar

About the Workshop

This three-day hands-on workshop, conducted by experts from Bentley Systems, offers comprehensive training on PLAXIS and SACS software. The program is specifically designed to strengthen the computational modeling skills of students, researchers, and professionals, and to facilitate the application of advanced tools in both geotechnical and offshore structural engineering fields.

Participants will gain practical, real-world exposure to topics including finite element modeling, offshore design workflows, advanced soil–structure interaction, and automation using Python scripting. This is a unique opportunity to learn directly from industry experts.

Expert Speakers 🎤

Dr. Keerthi Raj

PLAXIS Expert (Bentley Systems)

Dr. Rohan Deshmukh

PLAXIS Expert (Bentley Systems)

Mr. Kaushik Mukherjee

SACS Expert (Bentley Systems)

Dr. M. Siddiquee

PLAXIS Expert (Bentley Systems)

Topics Covered 📚

Who Can Attend? 🎓

Tentative Programme Schedule 📅

Day 1: 13th November, 2025 (PLAXIS WORKSHOP)

  • 9:30 - 10:00 am: Inauguration
  • 10:00 - 10:20 am: Introduction to Bentley Geotech by Dr. Rohan
    • Showcasing Bentley Geotechnical Products (PLAXIS, GeoStudio, OpenGround, LEAPFROG)
    • PLAXIS Indian Case Studies
  • 10:20 - 10:30 am: Tea Break
  • 10:30 - 11:30 am: Introduction to PLAXIS by Dr. Keerthi [Lecture Session]
    • Basics of FEM, PLAXIS user interface, Mode Switches
  • 11:30 am - 1:30 pm: >Hands-on Session 1 - Slope Stability Analysis by Dr. Keerthi
    • Fundamentals of SSA and an earth embankment slope stability analysis
    • Hands-on training and applications
  • 1:30 - 2:30 pm: LUNCH
  • 2:30 - 3:45 pm: Hands-on Session 2 - Geosynthetic Reinforced Structures by Dr. Keerthi
    • Fundamentals of Geosynthetic inclusion in PLAXIS with examples (e.g., earth embankment stabilised with Geosynthetic)
  • 3:45 - 4:00 pm: Tea Break
  • 4:00 - 6:00 pm: Soil Constitutive Models Applications in PLAXIS by Dr. M. Siddique [Online Session]
    • Basics of Soil constitutive models: Hardening Soil Model and HS Small Model

Day 2: 14th November, 2025 (PLAXIS)

  • 10:00 - 11:30 am: Introduction to PLAXIS 3D and PYTHON Scripting by Dr. Keerthi
    • Introduction to Python & PLAXIS Scripting fundamentals
  • 11:30 - 11:40 am: Tea Break
  • 11:40 am - 1:30 pm: Hands-on Session 1 - Soil Structure Interaction (SSI) Session 1 by Dr. Keerthi
    • Submerged construction of an excavation through PLAXIS Scripting
  • 1:30 - 2:30 pm: LUNCH
  • 2:30 - 5:00 pm: Hands-on Session 2 - Soil Structure Interaction (SSI) Session 2 by Mr. Kaushik and Dr. Keerthi
    • Suction anchor modelling in PLAXIS 2D
    • Suction Anchor Application in Offshore Industries
    • SACS-PLAXIS Interaction Domain

Day 3: 15th November, 2025 (SACS WORKSHOP)

  • 10:00 - 11:30 am: Introduction to the features of SACS by Mr. Kaushik Mukherjee
    • System Configuration & Domain of Analysis
    • Creating the Model – Fixed Offshore Jacket Structures
  • 11:30 - 11:40 am: Tea Break
  • 11:40 am - 1:30 pm: Modelling Considerations
    • Environmental and other load generations
    • Preparation for Static Analysis
  • 1:30 - 2:30 pm: LUNCH
  • 2:30 - 5:00 pm: Miscellaneous Topics
    • PSI Fundamentals and non-linear soil-structure interaction analyses for offshore fixed jacket structures
    • Introduction to SACS Wind Turbine
    • Digital Twin Applications

Travel, Boarding, and Lodging ✈️🏨

Travel, boarding, and lodging expenses are to be borne by the delegates or their sponsoring organizations. A limited number of accommodations can be arranged at guest houses or nearby hotels on a payment basis, upon request.

For assistance with hotel bookings and other lodging arrangements, delegates are requested to contact the **Organizing Secretary**.

Below is a list of hotels that delegates may consider for their stay during the event:

Hotels Distance Contact
Hotel Landmark (3-star)
Padanpur, Near Niser/IIT Bhubaneswar, Jatni		 5.3 km (11 min by car) Email: hotellandmarkjatni@gmail.com
Ph: 092381 01008; 07978175792; 078943 96332; 094397 23463
Ginger Hotels (3-star)
Opp. Nalco Headquarter, Jayadev Vihar, Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar		 30 km (40 min by car) Email: reservations@gingerhotels.com
Ph: 0674 666 3333
Swasti Premium (5-star)
P1, Jaydev Vihar, Nandankanan Rd, Bhubaneswar, Odisha		 34 km (50 min by car) Email: crs@swostihotels.com
Mob: +91 99372 93755, +91 85 9499 9002
Landline: +91 67 4661 1111, +91 67 4353 0600
Vivanta Bhubaneswar (5-star)
DN Regalia, Patrapada, Bhubaneswar		 23 km (35 min by car) Email: bookvivanta.bhubaneswar@tajhotels.com
Ph: 0674 688 8888
MAYFAIR Convention (4-star)
Opposite Mayfair Lagoon, Jaydev Vihar, 751013 Bhubaneshwar, India		 33 km (50 min by Car) Email: reservations@mayfairhotels.com
Ph: 0674 236 0111; 092375 00101

Workshop Venue & Travel Directions

The workshop venue is the **IIT Bhubaneswar Campus**.

From Bhubaneswar Airport to IIT Bhubaneswar Campus:

  • Prepaid taxis are available at the airport exit.
  • App-based cabs (**Ola/Uber**) are also available.

From Bhubaneswar Railway Station to IIT Bhubaneswar Campus:

  • Prepaid taxis are available at the station exit.
  • App-based cabs (**Ola/Uber**) are also available.

From Khurda Railway Station to IIT Bhubaneswar:

  • Prepaid taxis or prepaid auto-rickshaws are available.

Registration & Payment 💳

Workshop Fees (3 Days)

Category Fee (INR)
StudentsRs. 6000/-
Academicians / ResearchersRs. 9000/-
Working ProfessionalsRs. 12000/-









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