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An Overview of Column-Based Soil Improvement Modelling with PLAXIS

Soil improvement is a critical process in geotechnical engineering, aimed at modifying soil properties to enhance performance. This technique is commonly used to increase load-bearing capacity, cont...

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Modelling Prefabricated Vertical Drains (PVDs) Using PLAXIS: A Guide for Geotechnical Engineers

Prefabricated vertical drains (PVDs) are essential tools in geotechnical engineering, particularly for improving the properties of soft soils. By facilitating drainage and accelerating consolidatio...

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Predicting Tailings Dam Failures: Are Numerical Models Up to the Task?

Tailings dams, essential for storing mining byproducts, represent one of the most significant geotechnical challenges in engineering. These structures are exposed to diverse factors like material var...

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Eurocode's Ground Model Revolution: A New Era in Geotechnical Engineering

The Ground Model, as defined by the 2nd generation Eurocode 7, serves as a "site-specific outline of the disposition and character of the ground and groundwater." It is a critical tool for geotechnic...

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Geotechnical - Structural Tests Join Powers Protecting Amsterdam's Quay Heritage

Amsterdam’s historic quay walls, some over a century old, are undergoing advanced testing to ensure their safety and longevity. Recent field tests on a masonry quay wall in the city center have provi...

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Optimizing Soil Improvement with PLAXIS: Techniques and Benefits

Soil improvement refers to the process of modifying the physical properties of soil to improve its load-bearing capacity, reduce settlement, and mitigate the risk of liquefaction. These improvements...

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Geoengineer.org interviews Seequent's CEO at the 2024 Year in Infrastructure

Introduction The Geoengineer.org team attended Bentley Systems’ 2024 Year in Infrastructure & Going Digital Awards that was held between October 8-9, in Vancouver, Canada. There we got the chanc...

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Innovative Soil Plasticity Analysis Enhances Tunnel Stability in Urban Construction

In an effort to enhance the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of urban tunnelling operations, groundbreaking research led by Professor Shinya Inazumi from the Shibaura Institute of Technology ha...

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Global Geotechnical Engineering Software Industry to Witness Exponential Growth by 2032

The global Geotechnical Engineering Software market is experiencing a significant surge, with projections indicating it will surpass US$ 4.65 billion by 2032. According to recent reports, the market...

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PLAXIS 2024.2 New release is out!

This latest PLAXIS release includes two new user defined materials models, one that helps improving the process of designing tailings dams and the other for the design of tunnels in swelling rocks or...

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