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New releases: PLAXIS CONNECT Edition V22 Update 2 is out!
- Oct, 13, 2022
- Numerical & Constitutive Modeling Soil Behavior Modeling Constitutive Modeling / Soil Behavior Finite Element / Finite Difference Data Management Foundation Design / Construction News On Software
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
With the latest release of PLAXIS 2D, PLAXIS 3D, and PLAXIS Monopile Designer, Bentley continues to add functionality to make PLAXIS easier to use for rock and mining engineers, offer workflow improv...
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Admiralty Arch Going Digital Project
- Oct, 11, 2022
- Finite Element / Finite Difference Underground Structures Tunneling Foundation Design / Construction Deep Foundations News On Projects / Industry News On Software
- United Kingdom
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
WSP used Bentley’s PLAXIS geotechnical application and Bentley’s RAM structural engineering application to transform an iconic London landmark into a luxury hotel, overcoming site and coordination ch...
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How to Determine the Basic Soil Parameters
- Sep, 28, 2022
- Numerical & Constitutive Modeling Finite Element / Finite Difference News On Products & Services
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
In order to obtain stresses and deformations in a geotechnical analysis, finite element analyses require stiffness parameters in addition to the traditional cohesion and friction angle strength par...
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Rocscience | 2D Finite Element Analysis of a Reinforced Soil Embankment Constructed on a Cellular Foundation Mattress
- Sep, 02, 2022
- Finite Element / Finite Difference Foundation Design / Construction News On Products & Services News On Software
- Authored by: Rocscience Inc
By Ian Williams, Ph.D. & Dan Simpson Introduction This article presents a brief summary of a 2D finite element analysis carried out using RS2 to model a proposed reinforced soil embankment suppor...
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Solving Complex Geotechnical Analysis Challenges
- Aug, 31, 2022
- Finite Element / Finite Difference Numerical & Constitutive Modeling Dam Engineering Deep Excavations Data Management News On Software
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Geotechnical challenges are everywhere, starting from the soil interaction with the foundation of our homes, roads, embankments, dams, retaining walls, and tunnels. Engineers have studied these cases...
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Edenville dam failure GeoStudio simulation
- Aug, 23, 2022
- Dam Engineering News On Research / Academia News On Projects / Industry News On Products & Services Slope Stability Finite Element / Finite Difference
- United States, Michigan, Beaverton
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
It was impossible to foresee what began as heavy rainfall on 18 May, 2020, would end with the brutal failure of both the Edenville and Sanford dams in Michigan, USA. But the catastrophe could have b...
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Urban Excavation Analysis
- Aug, 22, 2022
- Deep Excavations Deep Foundations News On Software Data Management Finite Element / Finite Difference Earth Retaining Structures
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Vertical excavations are common in urban environments due to the lack of available space for gentle slopes. These excavations are supported by retaining structures, such as diaphragm walls tied back...
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Consolidation Analysis for Embankments
- Aug, 12, 2022
- Finite Element / Finite Difference Numerical & Constitutive Modeling News On Software
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
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...
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Reinforced Slope Analysis Using the Finite Element Method
- Aug, 01, 2022
- Finite Element / Finite Difference Data Management News On Software
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
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...
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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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