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Rocscience | Planetary Geomechanics and the Future of Geotechnical Engineering – A Special Session at RAC2022
- Jul, 28, 2022
- Other Geotechnical Earth Retaining Structures News On Research / Academia News On Events
- Authored by: Rocscience Inc
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...
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Northern Philippines: At least five fatalities and dozens injuries after 7.0-magnitude earthquake triggers landslides
- Jul, 27, 2022
- Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Earthquake Reconnaissance Landslides Slope Stability Slope Stabilization Transportation Geotechnics Other Geotechnical Seismic News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- Philippines
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
At least five people have been killed and dozens have been injured after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake in the northern Philippines set off multiple landslides and damaged buildings. So far, 64 people ha...
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Parametric Study: Homogeneous Slope Stability Under Rainfall with RS2
- Jul, 26, 2022
- Landslides Slope Stability Analysis News On Software News On Research / Academia
- Authored by: Rocscience Inc
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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British Columbia: Canada supports flood, landslide recovery efforts with $870 million
- Jul, 18, 2022
- Landslides Slope Stability Reconnaissance Of Natural Disasters Other Geotechnical News On Projects / Industry News On Products & Services Other News
- Canada
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
The advance payments of over 870 million Canadian dollars (700 million U.S. dollars) is in addition to the 207 million Canadian dollars (166 million U.S. dollars) in support of wildfire recovery effo...
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The Benefits of Shift Support to OpenGround Data Collector
- Jul, 25, 2022
- Data Management Foundation Design / Construction News On Software
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Shift Support in OpenGround can be an invaluable tool in ensuring shift changes happen more smoothly and productively, says Product Manager Marie-Claude Dubé. It makes life easier for the teams on...
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Rocscience | Liner Local Coordinates in RS3
- Jul, 20, 2022
- Finite Element / Finite Difference Tunneling News On Software News On Products & Services
- Authored by: Rocscience Inc
by Daniel Wai RS3 is well known for its capabilities to analyze and design complex 3D models. This Finite Element Analysis program is a powerhouse of features, and its applications include tunneling,...
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At least 106 homes damaged in Ambon due to flood and landslides
- Jul, 20, 2022
- Landslides Slope Stability Slope Stabilization Reconnaissance Of Natural Disasters News On Natural Disasters / Failures Other News
- Indonesia
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
At least 106 homes in Ambon City, Maluku Province, were damaged between June 19 and July 20, 2022 due to floods and landslides that triggered by high-intensity rainfall, according to data provided by...
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Rocscience | Efficient Jointed Rock Slope Analysis using XFEM
- Jul, 15, 2022
- Rock Engineering Rock Mass Characterization Slope Stability Analysis Finite Element / Finite Difference News On Software News On Research / Academia
- Authored by: Rocscience Inc
An overview of the application of XFEM in jointed rock slopes for discontinuities Introduction: Modeling jointed rock slopes is one of the more challenging problems in rock mechanics. The position an...
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Seismic Zone Foundation System
- Jul, 22, 2022
- Pile Foundations Foundation Design / Construction News On Projects / Industry
- United States, California , Santa Rosa
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
A 5 foot 6 inch thick slab of concrete was not a good enough foundation for this seismic zone. Learn what engineers proposed for a foundation design - and how it held up when an earthquake put it to...
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Hoover Dam transformer explosion: no fatality was reported
- Jul, 20, 2022
- Dam Engineering Concrete / Rollercrete Dams Reconnaissance Of Natural Disasters Other News News On Natural Disasters / Failures News On Projects / Industry
- United States, Nevada
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
A transformer exploded on Tuesday at Hoover Dam, one of the nation's largest hydroelectric facilities, producing a thick cloud of black smoke and flames that were quickly extinguished. The cause of t...
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