A well-known engineering challenge in the framework of finite element (FE) analysis-based design is the large number of input factors involved in geotechnical computational models. There is always a...
A slow-moving landslide that is associated with permafrost deterioration has caused some major issues in Alaska's Denali National Park and Preserve. Denali National Park is located north of Anchorage...
By Ian Williams, Ph.D. Introduction This article provides a brief summary of a 3D finite element analysis carried out using RS3 to model a contiguous pile retaining wall at the site of a proposed c...
At least one person died after a M 7.0 earthquake hit southwestern Mexico on September 8, 2021. The seismic shock struck northeast of Acapulco, a seaport located on the Pacific coast of Mexico dista...
A new study investigates the combined effect of wind and earthquake forces to assess the dynamic behavior of wind turbines. The demand for renewable energy is nowadays at its peak. Wind power is a gr...
All Engineers can relate to an experience we’ve had where what we designed was not how it turned out in “the real world”. Rarely does a project end up being exactly as what we put down on paper. Soil...
Bentley and Seequent are pleased to announce that the OpenGround Connector in Leapfrog Works is now out of the Early Adopter Program (EAP) and available to all Leapfrog Works users with an OpenGround...
Read an article by Patrick Hannigan, President of GRL Engineers Inc., and Brent Robinson, Vice President of Pile Dynamics Inc., to learn how using reliable testing methods can save money for pile dr...
Numerical analysis is a valuable tool to support the decision-making process in geotechnical design. Such analyses might still remain excessively time-consuming if FE models are not being set up prop...
PLAXIS 3D is a very powerful tool that can provide extremely valuable information to geotechnical engineers, but did you know there are some insider tips that can help you save time? Here is some u...
GeoWorld, the biggest online platform for geotechnical engineers, is excited to announce the publication of the sixteenth issue of "Geo-Trends Review" magazine. The sixteenth issue was just distrib...
With Pile Dynamics’ Remote Testing Capabilities, owners and contractors can realize scheduling flexibility, while improving health and safety at the jobsite. Join Pat Hannigan, P.E. as he discusses t...
Pile Dynamics, Inc. announces their new web series "PDI Discussion Hours", a small format live webinar that will focus on improving practices and expanding understanding for existing users. These wi...
The following was prepared by Dr. Ronald B.J. Brinkgreve, and first presented by Virtuosity. In a previous blog, the importance of using advanced soil models for geotechnical finite element calculati...
The following was prepared by Dr. Ronald B.J. Brinkgreve, and first presented by Virtuosity. Numerical modelling of geotechnical applications requires appropriate soil models to obtain realistic an...
Slope Stability Analysis In this chapter of the Geoengineer.org series on Slope Stability, a simple example of slope stability analysis will be illustrated. The analysis will be conducted in Sl...
The following was prepared by Dr. Ronald B.J. Brinkgreve, and first presented by Virtuosity. Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering is a special discipline in the geoengineering profession. It require...
Critical Failure Surface As discussed in the previous chapters of the Geoengineer.org series on Slope Stability, a single failure surface can be analyzed via various methods that evolved over the ye...
The following obituary is distributed by Canadian Geotechnical Society on June 2021. It is with sadness that we announce the passing of long-time CGS member, Arvid Landva, on May 4th. Born in Norw...
Recently at the Rocscience International Conference 2021, Dr. Evert Hoek received the Lifetime Achievement Medal for his contributions in the field of Rock Engineering. Below you can watch the sp...
By Ahmad Jazzar, 13 Aug 2021
Creating a detailed 3D FE model of a slope in PLAXIS3DBy Sally Simpson, 16 Jul 2021
Correlated UCS values from PLIBy Asoka Kumarasiri Jayawardana, 14 May 2021
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...
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...
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...
