1st MUMOLADE Workshop, Grenoble Sept. ‘12
The scientific part covered the following subjects:
- Introduction to Natural Hazards, by Didier Richard/Dominique Laigle, Stéphane Lambert, Mohamed Naaim
- Basic Geomechanics, by Cino Viggiani
- Advanced Geomechanics, by Félix Darve
- DEM Modelling and Simulation (YADE), by Bruno Chareyre
- Programming methodology and collaborative development, by Bruno Chareyre
- Vadose Zone Hydrology, by J.P. Vandervaere
- Itasca’s software packages FLAC3D, PFC3D and UDEC, by Benedikt Wöhrl
The Complementary skill training provided by Mrs. A. Bogdanovich-Guillon was focused on of rules and tips in ‘Scientific communication’.
Prof. Viggiani also spend more than one hour to show enthusiastically the modern lab of ENSE³ (Grenoble INPG), including unique devices such as a self-developed True Triaxial test for high pressures or a computer tomography device used to scan internal changes on real grain-scale during shear.
To experience the alpine nature surrounding Grenoble, Irstea organized a field trip to the summit of mountain Belledonne. Being in touch with the material central to the MUMOLADE project (live and in 3D) and having a great view over the landscape, the geological history of the Grenoble area was illustrated.
Beside the scientific enrichment, social events offered the students some memorable moments. A dinner close to Grenoble’s Bastille gave an overview on the famous French cuisine and Grenoble at night. On another occasion the multi-cultural background of the ESR led to a spontaneous invitation to a home-made Lebanese dinner.
Visit our gallery on facebook to take a look at some pictures taken during the workshop in Grenoble.