A sinkhole appeared next to a construction site in Taipei, Taiwan, around 2.50 p.m. on Saturday, May 13. According to the Taipei City government, the sinkhole measured 15 meters in length and 3 met...
Read MoreA landslide occurred southwest of Antioquia, Colombia on Sunday March 12. An active strand-tieback wall was under construction on the slope at the time of failure and, as can be seen from the video...
Read MoreIn the latest GeoStudio version, you’ll notice improvements to speed up your geotechnical 3D workflow. Key features and functionality are implemented to improve your 3D modelling experience and to en...
Read MoreVertical 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...
Read MoreBy 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...
Read MoreNominations are now open for the 2022 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure If you used PLAXIS, OpenGround, or GeoStudio to tackle a complex geotechnical project, you can win a trip to London and...
Read MoreRetaining wall systems are designed and manufactured to hold earth elements like rock and/or soil. In commercial settings that showcase grade changes, retaining wall structures help increase right of...
Read MoreBy 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 propose...
Read More2021 has been a spectacular year for Rocscience! Read the annual review below and get a sneak peek into what is coming in 2022! Q1...
Read MoreBy Alexander S. Greene, Feffer Geological Consulting The world of numerical modeling has revolutionized the way we analyze and understand the world around us. It allows us to predict change by combin...
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