Consolidation Analysis for Embankments
Construction of embankments on soft soil presents a challenge. Soft soil deposits have a high moisture content and a low permeability by nature. Furthermore, their behavior strongly depends on the ra...
CHANCE Foundation Solutions' Utility Anchor Seminar begins on Aug 16th 2022
CHANCE Foundation Solutions' Utility Anchor Seminar begins on Aug 16th 2022
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Methodological Aspects of 3D Numerical Analysis on Cavern Complex in Difficult Conditions
This case study presents the most relevant aspects of the geomechanical analysis of a cavern complex belonging to a hydroelectric repumping plant. 1. Powerhouse (PH, cavern housing turbines where wat...
Rocscience | Pile Capacity Table Generator - A new feature in RSPile
RSPile, our FEM Pile Analysis program is one of the most comprehensive Pile Analysis software in the industry today. The program is designed to handle analyses that include Axially Loaded Piles, Late...
Seequent named NZ HiTech Company of the Year 2022
Seequent, The Bentley Subsurface Company, has been named the PwC Hi-Tech Company of the Year at the 2022 NZ Hi-Tech Awards. The awards celebrate New Zealand’s most successful high-tech companies and...
Sinkhole opened up in private pool: one man found dead after being swept into
A man was found dead on Thursday afternoon, hours after a sinkhole opened up in an inground swimming pool at a private home in central Israel, with the receding water dragging him away along with ano...
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RS3’s 3D Soil Structure Modeling of a Cofferdam for Cut & Cover Tunnel
Whether in a recently reclaimed land or a densely populated area, excavating on soft and heterogeneous soil can make it challenging to understand the ground response. This highlights the importance o...
Foundations challenges and solution for the Boston University Center for Computer & Data Sciences project
With its unique, award-winning, design resembling a cantilevered stack of books, the Center for Computing & Data Sciences is a striking addition to Boston University’s Central Campus which is loc...
Reinforced Slope Analysis Using the Finite Element Method
In mainstream applications, slope stability analysis is generally a choice between limit equilibrium or finite element. PLAXIS demonstrates that finite element can be a more straight forward and less...
Rocscience | Planetary Geomechanics and the Future of Geotechnical Engineering – A Special Session at RAC2022
By Reginald Hammah and Frema Awuku-Asabere Here are some intriguing “do you know” questions for you: Do you know the value of acceleration due to gravity for the Moon? What about that for Mars? Do y...
Parametric Study: Homogeneous Slope Stability Under Rainfall with RS2
Slope failure induced by rainfall is a common geotechnical problem in tropical locations with abundant soils; landslides in Hong Kong are one such example. Soils found in tropical locations typically...
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Publications
Combined geotechnical – geophysical soil investigations: a case study from Budapest Effect of Rock Matrix with Circular Opening on Strength Characteristics Using Triaxial System with Partial Unconfined Condition Determination of the undrained shear strength of organic soils using the cone penetration test and Marchetti’s flat dilatometer test Numerical investigation of soil behaviour under road structures Geotechnical field and laboratory tests comparison on the M100 motorway T181 tunnel The stability analysis of a steep slope at a lake; Hungary PMT some insights Liquefaction potential evaluation SPT based Prediction of permeability coefficient for Quaternary Sediments of Drava River using different empirical correlations Laboratory Investigation of Old Bay Clay Consolidation Strain Rate and Creep Behavior
Education
Geotechnical Engineering Practice in the Mycenaen Civilization (1600-1100 BC)
by Dimitrios Zekkos, John Manousakis, Adda G. Athanasopoulos Reference: Zekkos, D., Manousakis, J., Athanasopoulos, A. (2005), “Geotechnical engineering practice in the Mycenaean Civilization (1600...
Buchanan Lecture 2021: video available
The following material has been provided by ASCE President and Distinguished Professor and Buchanan Chair Holder Jean-Louis Briaud of Texas A&M University. The 2021 Buchanan Lecture, held on Nove...
New ISSMGE TC304 Course on “Probability Analysis in Civil Engineering” by Dr. Jie Zhang
Professor Jie Zhang of Tongji University (China) is delivering a course on Probability Analysis in Civil Engineering under the auspices of the Virtual University of the International Society of Soil...
In Memoriam: Distinguished Professor Paul G. Marinos (1944-2021)
The following obituary was prepared and presented by the International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment (IAEG). May the earth be light to you, rest in peace Prof. Paul Mari...
Numerical Modelling: The Soft-Soil and Soft-Soil Creep Model
The following was prepared by Dr. Ronald B.J. Brinkgreve, and first presented by Virtuosity. The term ‘soft soil’ is associated with fine-grained soils (mostly normally-consolidated clays). For examp...
Equipment for in-borehole gravimetry
By Dimitrios Zekkos, 15 Jun 2013
soil erosion model26 May 2022
UCS test of rockBy Avishek Shrestha, 05 Apr 2022
Books
2021 Geotechnical Business Directory
This unique annual business directory includes 23,000+ professionals and 1,000+ companies and organizations in the geotechnical engineering profession. Powered by GeoWorld, the professional network fo...
Practical Soil Dynamics
The objective of this book is to fill some of the gaps in the existing engineering codes and standards related to soil dynamics, concerning issues in earthquake engineering and ground vibrations, by...
Practical Guide to Green Technology for Ground Engineering
Over the last 50 years there has been rapid development of construction techniques, analytical methods and materials for use in ground engineering. One of the major techniques which has been developed...