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Advancing the Frontiers of Blocky Rock Mass Modelling with Discrete Fracture Networks | Rocscience
- Sep, 11, 2023
- Tunneling In Rock Structural Geology Rock Mass Characterization Slope Stability Risk & Reliability Finite Element / Finite Difference Numerical & Constitutive Modeling News On Software
- Authored by: Rocscience Inc
This article describes the importance of Discrete Fracture Networks (DFNs) in rock mechanics modelling. It outlines capabilities in Rocscience programs RS3 (and RocSlope) to analyze discontinuous (...
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Solving complex underground challenges in Laohutai mine with PLAXIS
- Jul, 20, 2023
- Mining Underground Structures Finite Element / Finite Difference Constitutive Modeling / Soil Behavior Numerical & Constitutive Modeling Rock Engineering Rock Mass Characterization News On Software News On Projects / Industry News On Research / Academia
- China, Fu Shun Shi
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
PLAXIS 3D enabled CCTEG Chief Scientist Wang Yong, and his research team, to successfully compute the complex interplay of soil and rock at the Laohutai mine, in China. We spoke with Seequent’s Mique...
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New study finds signs of underground climate change and influence on civil infrastructure
- Jul, 11, 2023
- Geothermal Underground Structures Geo-Energy Finite Element / Finite Difference News On Research / Academia News On Publications Other News
- United States, Illinois, Chicago
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
A new study by Alessandro F. Rotta Loria of Northwestern University, titled “The silent impact of underground climate change on civil infrastructure”, that was recently published in the Communication...
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Advanced Techniques with 3D FEA and Satellite Remote Sensing (InSAR) Integration Case Study
- Mar, 28, 2023
- Finite Element / Finite Difference Numerical & Constitutive Modeling Road Embankments Ground Improvement Geomatics Satellite-Based News On Projects / Industry News On Software
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
This case study demonstrates how Finite Element Method (FEM) analyses, combined with InSAR remote sensing monitoring, helped to complete an embankment project on soft ground and peat, safely and cost...
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PLAXIS 2023.1 New release is out!
- Mar, 01, 2023
- Shallow Foundations Underground Structures Tunneling Rock Engineering Slope Stability Retaining Walls Deep Foundations Geosynthetics Finite Element / Finite Difference Ground Improvement Soil Mechanics News On Software
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
The latest releases of PLAXIS marks our definitive transition to becoming part of Seequent, The Bentley Subsurface Company, with some minor cosmetic changes and a change to the version numbering. Ben...
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RS3’s 3D Finite Element Modeling at the Sugar Lake Dam
- Jan, 30, 2023
- Dam Engineering Finite Element / Finite Difference News On Research / Academia News On Software
- Authored by: Rocscience Inc
Since the inception of civilization, water resources have been the highest priority to humans. To prevent water bodies from floods and drought, dams were created and used in several useful ways. Dams...
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GEO5 2023 - New Edition released!
- Jan, 04, 2023
- Finite Element / Finite Difference Numerical & Constitutive Modeling Retaining Walls News On Software Slope Stability Engineering Geology Mechanically Stabilized Earth (Mse) Walls Borehole Logging
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
The new GEO5 2023 Edition has been just released with new data collection options and many improvements! The New Mobile Application – GEO5 Data Collector Free app for Android and Apple devices simpl...
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Slope Stability Analysis of an Open Pit with Weak Layers, Using RS3 and Slide3
The Limit Equilibrium Methods (LEMs) and Finite Element Methods (FEMs) are extensively used in slope stability analysis to identify critical failure surfaces. Slide3 uses the theories and principles...
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Using Finite Element Analysis to Verify the Stability of the Melbourne Metro Tunnel
- Oct, 14, 2022
- Tunneling Tunneling In Soils Tunneling In Rock Underground Structures Soil Behavior Modeling Settlements Shear Strength Of Underground Materials Finite Element / Finite Difference News On Projects / Industry
- Authored by: Rocscience Inc
Complex geological compositions and existing underground structures can significantly impact your tunnel design and construction. Before planning a tunneling project, it’s essential to analyze the ad...
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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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